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Second-half Geelong comeback not enough after Fremantle's stunning start in AFL elimination final
- September 08, 2012
Geelong's AFL premiership defence has ended with a whimper as a Matthew Pavlich-inspired Fremantle produced a stunning elimination final upset at the MCG on Saturday night.
The Dockers kicked the game's first seven goals then answered every Cats comeback attempt to win 14.12 (96) to 11.14 (80).
Geelong vs Fremantle
Melbourne Cricket Ground
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Josh Hunt 2 |
Matthew Pavlich 6 |
Andrew Mackie 2 |
Hayden Ballantyne 3 |
Allen Christensen 1 |
Michael Walters 2 |
Mitchell Duncan 1 |
Matthew De Boer 1 |
Steven Motlop 1 |
Ryan Crowley 1 |
Joel Selwood 1 |
Clancee Pearce 1 |
Mathew Stokes 1 |
Harry Taylor 1 |
Nathan Vardy 1 |
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Pavlich kicked six goals, three of the first five then three crucial last-half majors to kill off Geelong's resistance.
Midfielders Nathan Fyfe and David Mundy were outstanding, while feisty forward Hayden Ballantyne kicked three telling majors.
Defender Zac Dawson helped turn Cats star forward Tom Hawkins into a non-factor despite the absence of injured Fremantle backman Luke McPharlin.
It was just the third finals win in Fremantle's AFL history and puts them into a semi-final at AAMI Stadium on Friday night against an Adelaide side coming off a heavy loss to Sydney.
The Dockers' emergence as a significant finals player helps vindicate the club's daring move in poaching coach Ross Lyon from St Kilda at the end of last season.
The result consigned the Cats, who won three flags in the previous five years in their greatest-ever era, to their worst season since 2006, when then-coach Mark Thompson almost lost his job before overseeing the start of their golden period.
It also means star defender Matthew Scarlett, believed to be retiring, finished on an uncharacteristically flat note as part of a well beaten Cats defence.
Scarlett led his defeated team off the MCG.
With all their finals experience, the Cats had been heavily favoured and expected to show greater composure than the Dockers.
Instead, Fremantle cut them apart early, kicking five goals to none in the game's opening 20 minutes, all from marks.
That included three to Pavlich, who outclassed opponent Tom Lonergan, as the Cats' defence was repeatedly pierced.
The Dockers led 5.7 to 0.1 at the first change and kicked the first two goals of the second term to push 48 points clear.
Andrew Mackie finally kicked the Cats' first goal at the 18-minute mark, sparking a rush of three in four minutes.
The Cats added another two early in the second half to close to within 20 points, before Pavlich answered with a nerveless set shot from outside 50m.
Geelong kicked another, before Pavlich again responded after a superb half-volley pick-up and turn.
When the Cats closed to within 17 points late in the last term, it was again Pavlich who had the answer, with a sidestep and sealing goal.
Pavlich said it was as good a win as he had experienced.
"It probably is up there with the first final win that we had a number of years ago now,'' Pavlich said.
"Particularly against a side that we respect so highly.''
Dockers coach Ross Lyon said beating such quality opponents at the grand final venue would fuel belief.
"I'm rapt for the players who have been preparing extraordinarily well since I walked through the door, so they're getting some reward for effort,'' Lyon said.
Cats coach Chris Scott said it was a galling missed opportunity and the Cats were always going to struggle to come back from their poor first term, but at least they fought out the match.
"The glass half full side of things is that when the chips are down our boys really do stand up,'' he said.
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Sooperstu of Denmark says September 08, 2012 at 10:22 PM
Yeehah!!! Suck on that @SuckitFreo! You can take nothing away from Freo. Won a final against the reigning premiers in Melbourne. Time to stop bagging them. Well done Freo!!!!
GM Penny of Japan says September 08, 2012 at 10:24 PM
what a disappointment. was so hoping they would meet the mighty hawks in the prelim where we were sure to smash them. too old, too slow, and a touch of the fumbles. the window has soundly shut
Hawks fo Life says September 08, 2012 at 10:26 PM
Greatest sight to see Geelong out of the finals. Not as good as you thought. Guess you can't always cheat your way to a win Geelong. Seeing Hawkins in tears at end of game proves what a sook he really is. The flag now belongs to the Hawks. Bye Bye Geelong
Tom of Perth says September 08, 2012 at 10:27 PM
I didn't think Freo would beat Geelong, well done Fremantle.
bloods fan of the highlands says September 08, 2012 at 10:27 PM
ok you up yourself cats fans who booed the swannies to no end....where are you now? Freo were great and if it wasn,t for the umps trying to constantly get geelong back in they would have won it much easier! Also most biased commentary team on telly iheard for a long time! Go Swannies you great thing!!!
Buddy Mania of Glenferrie Oval says September 08, 2012 at 10:30 PM
Suck that one Cats !!! At least you don't have to worry about the Hawks eating you alive in 2 weeks time !...Oh the agony and the ecstasy !!! It's a long way home up the freeway !!! Happy as a Pig in fecal matter !!! Freo, way to go.....!!!
Jake dorn of Victoria says September 08, 2012 at 10:30 PM
how about win a grand final then we will stop bagging them
Bomber Boy - NOT A PARKO PRINCESS says September 08, 2012 at 10:30 PM
in a post yesterday Parko of Queanbeyan says⦠21st of September - Hawks V Geelong LMFAO in your dreams princess those cats are all washed up TOO OLD, TOO SLOW,TOO COCKY, i said earlier in the year watch the cats SLIDE as they put new slides just outside Kardinia Park so all the supporters can get a feel just like the players of what its like to SLIDE down the ladder, next year they wont even make the 8, they were lucky to get there this year,LMFAO
Parko of Queanbeyan says September 08, 2012 at 10:32 PM
Well done Fremantle, now no hack team can step up against the Hawks. Premiership is officially the Hawks to lose. Geelong hacks, you are GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONE.
kyle of perth says September 08, 2012 at 10:32 PMDid you want to make a comment? Use our form below
who said geelong would even beat adelaide to get to the hawks? good job freo just incredible.
Steven of Sydney says September 08, 2012 at 10:33 PM
@Hawks fo Life, need I remind you the Swannies is well in with a chance.
GEELONG DYNASTY OVER!!!! says September 08, 2012 at 10:34 PM
HAHAHAHA! Bye, bye you sad, old, slow pussy cats! Your supporters have been saying here for weeks how you were going to beat Hawthorn in the grand final and you cant even get past the first week!!! HAHAHA Cant stop laughing! Want some tissues Hawkins you big sook! HAPPY TEAM AT HAWTHORN. WAY TO GO FREO!!!!
Aaron Abh says September 08, 2012 at 10:38 PM
i guess its good bye for geelong this year, good luck for next year. Im actually sad geelong lost, it is devastating. Freo amazing start and pavlich6 goals was a game breaker. good job freo. I was hoping hawkin would kick a bag but he didnt... im tipping the hawks to win. I guess maybe the geelong era is now gone
this is good for FOOTY says September 08, 2012 at 10:38 PM
I guess its all over cats you got beat up by the underdogs, & what did Brad Scott say last week, We can win the flag from anywhere, Listen mr Scott you got lucky in your 1st year as coach, but before you shoot from your yapper too early you have to make the GF 1st, so i guess you bit off more than you can chew, well done Dockers in putting all those whinging sookie handbagger cats supporters back where they belong, THIS IS GOOD FOR FOOTY, c ya around next years pussies
Al says September 08, 2012 at 10:38 PM
Hey Hawks fo Life.. Your a loser if that's what you sit here and write, everyone with half a brain knows the cats are one of the greatest teams of all time. You won you flag in 08, what are you bitter about? The fact the cats are better than your team! Humble in victory, gracious in defeat!!
durka DURKA says September 08, 2012 at 10:43 PM
GEELONG you were so cocky with your captain writing articles saying 'we will win the Premiership'. What a joke. You really are not as good as you think you are. I'm almost disappointed because the Hawks would have SMASHED GEELONG. WIN IT OUTSIDE THE 8, what an EMBARRASSING JOKE YOU ARE. Pathetic, honestly to let that happen. THERE ARE NO EXCUSES. Geelong think they are great all the way up to their cocky Coach who always has a smug grin. Losers and bunch of hacks, looked past the Dockers. Now you lose Scarlett.
RICK of PERTH says September 08, 2012 at 10:46 PM
FREO...WAY TO GO........... WELL DONE BOYS... good try geelong..bit unlucky.
The Fox of Swans Town says September 08, 2012 at 10:46 PM
Well Done to FREO players & fans..!!! Hard luck Geelong.. Champion players, but the team didn't put it together tonight. Geelong coach was Out-Coached tonight.. They needed a Malthouse/Roos to stop that early onslaught which in the end cost Geelong the game..
FRANK of PERTH HOME OF FOOTY says September 08, 2012 at 10:48 PM
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Some sad Hawks fans here, much of a chip on your shoulder? You should be stoked though - you cant beat us so lucky someone else did it. Well done Pavlich, champion effort from a champion player and taught us a lesson tonight. Chin up Cats, terrible first quarter but still fought to the death. All the best Scarlet if your not back next year!
FRANK of PERTH HOME OF FOOTY says September 08, 2012 at 10:53 PM
"bloods fan of the highlands says⦠Also most biased commentary team on telly iheard for a long time! NOBODY CAN DISAGREE WITH THAT... WE ALL HAVE TO GET ON TO CHANNEL 7 AND COMPLAIN
SuckItFreo says September 08, 2012 at 10:59 PM
Damn, I knew this was going to happen at the end of the 1st quarter, when Geelong gave Fremantle a 40+pt head start. Protip - you dont win a final when you do that, Geelong!!! Oh well, I guess I will just have to wait for the Crows to do what the Cats couldnt...
They're a type of of Flat Cat says September 08, 2012 at 11:03 PM
YES!!! So, how many people wrote the Dockers off??????? Love it.... Geelong came back strongly, but we held.... We should be taking GREAT strength from this... The Dockers are coming... We may not win this season, but it's coming.... I love the Vic media... just love them! I'll bet Ross Lyon does too!!! ONYA PAV!!!! ONYA ROSSCO!!!!
Al says September 08, 2012 at 11:04 PM
To old to slow.. Tell me then what about he massive amount of debutants we played this year? your all jealous of the Cats past success. I hope the Hawks lose it this year because you moron supporters don't deserve the success. Your a bunch of brain dead cretins. Cats 3 flags in 5 years.. Hawks 1 flag in 5 years.. Says it all!!
Aidan of Mayfield says September 08, 2012 at 11:04 PM
SuckItFreo has gone silent. What a surprise, it seems like he likes to embarrass himself every week with stupid posts about Freo. Worry about your own bloody team twat!
dashmasha says September 08, 2012 at 11:07 PM
HEY EVERYONE. Hawks can come back from 51 points down to hit the lead. Hawks can come back from 38 points down against Sydney at the SCG. Hawks ARE BETTER THAN THE CATS AND WE ALL KNOW IT. Seeya Geelong and goodbye
RICK of PERTH..HOME OF FOOTY says September 08, 2012 at 11:09 PM
SuckItFreo says⦠HA..HAH..HAH..HA....YOUR GOOD FOR A LAUGH.. YOU CHEER ME UP...
Embarrassed Hawks Fan of Melbourne says September 08, 2012 at 11:09 PM
All you Hawks fans who are laughing at and mocking the Cats, and saying we have it in the bag and carrying on like toddlers are a disgrace to the Hawthorn Football Club. I'm a proud and loyal Hawks supporter, and as much as I have loved the Hawks vs Cats rivalry I have no hesitation in saying this particular crop of Cats players will deservedly go down in history as one the greatest groups ever. Pull your heads in. We still have 8 quarters of footy to go before we lift the trophy. Have a bit of humility. GO HAWKS!
Buddy Mania of Glenferrie Oval says September 08, 2012 at 11:17 PM
Hey Al...... Hawks 10 flags in the last 50 years. Cats 3......May I add 2-zip against your Pussies when we have met on GF Day.....Says it all LOSER !!! By the way - Tissues are on special at Coles in aisle 9. Wouldn't buy them locally in Geelong though as there may be a shortage ! Go Hawks !!!
HawksSquawks of Victoria says September 08, 2012 at 11:19 PMDid you want to make a comment? Use our form below
GEELOONG HAVE NEVER WON BACK TO BACK FLAGS, NOR HAVE THEY EVER BEEN IN SEVEN GRAND FINALS IN A ROW AND THEY ARE NOT IN THE TOP TIER OF BEST EVER TEAMS LIKE HAWTHORN IS. ALSO HAWTHORN IS THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SIDE SINCE 1960 AND STILL COUNTING..... also stephie jay said its not her fault her moggies lost the plot 2nite. But did any one see all the finger pointing at quater time ???
HawksSquawks of Victoria says September 08, 2012 at 11:25 PM
Goooooone........... Yeeeehaw, hawks would have smacked yas any way. Amazing pontsiadli didnt maime some one as per usuall MEEEEOWWWW....CH
07,09,11 of Camberwell says September 08, 2012 at 11:25 PM
Freo were sensational and deserved the spoils. What is humurous on this site are the comments of the hawthorn supporters now breathing a sigh of relief and all but claiming the flag. I'd have a sneaky bet on freo having you guys in a prelim and if you do make the grand final, the contested ball monsters in red and white won't allow you to the beautiful kicking outside game you cherish...in short: Freo too good, but hawks fan...you got a looooong way to go!
Johnno of Toronto says September 08, 2012 at 11:37 PM
The ABC commentators were better than the Channel 7 crew.just.Geelong might be a good side,but Freo wouldn't let them show it.Give the Dockers credit for skill and strength.Play like that and they'll beat the Crows and the Hawks.Self-belief doesn't equal success.Remember that , Hawks fans
FREO WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!! of perth says September 08, 2012 at 11:38 PM
Hey SUCKITFREO let's see if those west coast budgies can join us in the semis. I'm tipping NOT
Still the greatest team of all of Cattery says September 08, 2012 at 11:39 PM
This now becomes one of those easy premiership years with Geelong out.. Hey Haaawks... Haaaaawks!!! Don't choke now....
Alon Peled of Melbourne says September 08, 2012 at 11:42 PM
Goodbye Cats! what a relief to have you out of the finals. Come on Hawks!!!
Adam of Adelaide says September 08, 2012 at 11:43 PM
Great game, Geelong didn't lose because they did anything wrong - Freo won because they did more right. It looks like the formbook of the last month of the minor round means nothing, and this confirms that there isn't much between the top 8, aside from probably just the Hawks, but they only require one bad 15 minutes of play in the next 3 weeks to lose.
beno of Western Australia says September 08, 2012 at 11:51 PM
Ahh looks like all those years of loyalty may actually pay off. So so happy for the club.
HAWKS4EVA says September 08, 2012 at 11:51 PM
CONGRATULATION FREMANTLE!! What a fantastic win!! Cats never gave you credit, there usual arrogant selves!! Pavlich is a Champion and the Dockers all played very well! Lyon's coaching was tops! Sooooooooooooooooooo CATSSSSSSSSSSSSS HOW DOES IT FEEEEEEEEEEEEL?? How good has this week of finals been? Cant get any Better!! My HAWKS spank the Dirty Pies and the brilliant Dockers knock out The arrogant Cats!! WOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Realist of Nobbys Beach says September 08, 2012 at 11:55 PMDid you want to make a comment? Use our form below
Great game Freo, bad luck Cats. @ HawksSquawks of Victoria, yea that is why every Hawks supporter was fearing Geelong so much. They have you on a how many game win streak? Yet you make a stupid comment like that. Typical comment i suppose, from a non entity. Freo really shocked everyone, they actually have been playing well away all season. Tonight really put a stamp on how well their season has gone.
Realist of Nobbys Beach says September 08, 2012 at 11:56 PM
@ Still the greatest team of all of Cattery, also a stupid comment. Freo outmatched you in every area. Teams have more to fear from Freo than Geelong..fact.
Go the Bloods! says September 09, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Gotta love the insecure Hawks fans bagging out on the Cats while breathing a BIG sigh of relief that they won't face them in the finals!! Face it guys you were pooping yourselves at the thought of playing Geelong. Oh well. Gotta get past US now!
Realist of Nobbys Beach says September 09, 2012 at 12:02 AM
@ Hawks fo Life, grow up you muppet. That is by far the worst comment here, regardless. Learn to take a loss like a man. No need to act like a butthurt child. Geelong have smashed hawthorn on numerous occasions...and were by far the best team in the comp for the last 4 years. Hawks done well to win the GF in 2008, but it was common knowledge even in that game that Geelong wasted opportunity after opportunity in front of goal. Hawthorn played better that one day, but apart from that, you are cheating yourself if you think Geelong were not the best team of the past 4-5 years.
hawkrule of victoria says September 09, 2012 at 12:08 AM
if geelong weren't such free kick leeches and precious whingers when things don't go their way they would be so much easier to appreciate in the publics eye, but harry taylor and matt scarlett are true champs thru and thru. as for hawkins, he cant match it with big bodies and is probably the only reason catters lost 2nite, went missing all nite long absolutely no impact in such an important game, that just about says it all
BlueGirl says September 09, 2012 at 12:11 AM
HawksSquawks of Victoria PREMIERS 1951, 1952 CATS.. I think that's back to back as stated in 1952..By grand final day, Geelong was in the midst of a 26 game unbeaten run, and Collingwood posed few problems on the big day .What a shock this game was against Freo 1st 1/4 Cats looked like they had never played finals before while Dockers looked more composed Should of gone in at 1/4 50 plus up with straighter shooting.. Anyone bagging Cats though saying its over only need realize they out scored the Dockers in the next 3/4 just not enough to close the gap..They have a class player in Menzel to return and some good young players..I wouldn't write them of completely yet. Fremantle will beat crows easy if they carry on the same form and look out if they kick straighter. You Hawks supporters bagging CATS LOOK SILLY APPEARS YOU feared THE Cats playing you in this years Finals way you carry on. I believe Hawks would of beaten cats in Finals had they met..If you hate them so much you should be sad it was not Hawks stopping them. By the way Careful penciling in the Flag Ask Pies supporters how foolish they looked last year assuming they would go back to back.. Couple of good teams still play
Eagle of Cannington of Perth says September 09, 2012 at 12:12 AM
Well done Fremantle great win. Awesone footy first half and good enought to win. And to Hawks Sqawks Of Dills ville AFL started 1987 so tell us how many flags you have won since then. Eagles hace won 3 and you you MUPPET
lucasbomberfan of brisvegas says September 09, 2012 at 12:20 AM
Its funny how all the Hawks supporters get in here and act all cocky, it just shows how much they were crappin their pants at the thought of playing Geelong in the prelim, we all know the Cats would have knocked them out then and gone on to win the flag.In my opinion the Hawks are a very good team however Geelong are just that next level up and have the edge, they were caught off guard tonight by a team that wanted it more.I really hope the Hawks make the GF and then lose it.
SUCKIT CATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! says September 09, 2012 at 12:34 AM
Dont Write FREO off they r dangerous and every chance of playing you hawks in a prelim, HOWEVER SO GREAT TO SEE THE CATS GAWN, If Freo doesnt win it this year then i wouldnt mind if the hawks DID just to rub some salt into the cats wounds. And to WET TOAST, Hope North spanks you tommorow, if freo had played you it couldve gotten very ugly for you im talking like 100 plus point win for FREO, WATCH OUT CROWS THE PURPLE ARMY IS COMING TO TOWN
Scotty W of Perth says September 09, 2012 at 12:40 AM
@HawksSquawks of Victoria - you have no idea champ. Who cares about seven GF's in a row. And the most successful side since 1960? HAHAHA It's irrelevant, much like your opinion. Very happy Freo got up. Cats fans can be proud tho for a good finish to the year and a promising looking 2013. Ross Lyon has the Dockers playing a great brand of non-boring footy.
3-Peat of The Gabba says September 09, 2012 at 12:45 AMDid you want to make a comment? Use our form below
When it's all said and done 3 Flags on the trot beats anything these 2 clubs claim is great. Realistically now though it's between Hawks, Swans and Crows, but congratulations to Freo - a good stepping stone for the future.
Scott of Melbourne says September 09, 2012 at 12:46 AM
Listen to all the little jealous girls having a go at the Cats for finally bowing out early in a finals series. 10 debutantes in a premiership defensive year, we'll be a great team for years to come. Love to hear the hawk talk when they haven't won a thing yet. Scarlo, take your 3 flags and stick it up em
Garry of Perth says September 09, 2012 at 12:57 AM
Great win Dockers best win your history Cats era is over they could not even beat the Dockers in a final at the MCG Go Hawks
pv says September 09, 2012 at 12:57 AM
Al, how many flags does your team have big boy ???? Not as many as the Hawks hmmmm and you have been in the comp longer !!!! 42 years in fact !!!....feel like a clown? you should, you are one !! LMAO!!! GO THE MIGHTY HAWKS!!!!!
Paul Baker of Perth says September 09, 2012 at 1:05 AM
well I got it right, Geelong arrogance meant they gave Freo a 40 point head start before they realised they were in a game. They came in thinking they just had to turn up, just the same attitude from the Cats fans before the game. Do not underestimate this Freo team under Roscoe... any time any place, and a true legend as captain, with a team spirit better than any other squad in the league... at $17.00 I reckon that is good money, this team has been getting better and better since round 10, and who knows.. they may just have enough to put the other teams off their game, but Freo will struggle to match up with Hawthorn, if it is dry... but if it is wet, my money is on Freo against any team.... go Freo, well done.
Anyone to win except a Victorian side of Perth says September 09, 2012 at 1:25 AM
While I am a Docker's supporter (and Eagles when they're playing anyone else)I can empathise a little with the Cats players who, due to underestimating Freo (which a lot of people have done), and who fiercly fought back in the second half. Understandable when you are (over?)confident about your chances, excert that much effort, and still lose! Now you know what it feels like for lots of other teams. Yes, it would be something that any human being might shed a tear or two over. Well done, Dockers! So very proud of you. A bit frustrating that you have to travel YET AGAIN in only 6 days to play another away game at the Crows home grounds... but if you can muster the same mental and physical prowess you showed today, you could very well pull off the SECOND biggest upset of the Finals this year..... Hmmm, just a sneaky thought of a future Grand Final between two non-Victorian sides....Dockers v Eagles, perhaps?????
Anyone to win exept a Victorian side of Perth says September 09, 2012 at 1:35 AM
Sorry; just one more thing - Logic Exercise: If the Swans beat the Crows in Prelim, and the Cats beat the Swans in Round 23, and the Dockers beat the Cats in Prelim, who will win the game Dockers v the Crows?? Good question....
mirin? of mad? says September 09, 2012 at 2:01 AM
Haha hawks fans, we all know you know choke more than shoenmakers does in a big game. Just remember they changed the rules since '08. When you inevitably choke, try and avoid running the ball through the oppositions goal line for a point every 20 seconds :) Maybe buddy will go for another cruise this week. GO BLOODS.
Anchorman of Freo says September 09, 2012 at 2:14 AM
Heave ho! Out you go!
3 GF in 5 yrs of Melb says September 09, 2012 at 2:41 AM
Hawk supporters can release the sphincter now that the cats are out...good win freo, first cup maybe on the horizon....lets just see what else you can produce
kerry morga of Australia says September 09, 2012 at 4:36 AMDid you want to make a comment? Use our form below
just cant wait for the real team yep, north melbourne to play.out we come out we come out we come to play etc, just to blow west coast away you heard it first from me nemo
James Michalek of Australia says September 09, 2012 at 5:39 AM
I'm an eagles fan, and never usually support freo, but you bluddy deserved this result great job!! You did WA proud I'm sure any WA supporter would be happy both our teams are getting through in the finals. Keep it up boys! Freo- WCE GF!!! :DDD
Randler of Radelaide says September 09, 2012 at 7:13 AM
As a neutral observer on this forum, it is painfully obvious that most Hawthorn fans are knobs. You're also forgetting that the AFL only started in 1990, so the bleating about your VFL history counts for nought.
Striker of Melbourne says September 09, 2012 at 7:28 AM
Cats one of the greatest teams in AFL history.....No. Don't rate with Brisbane three on the trot nor the mighty Hawks of the eighties let alone countless other sides. Still in fairness they would be perhaps in the top 15 teams for a particular era. Pity the pussy cats couldn't get to the finals so the Hawks could bury them. Geelong were to old, slow; overrated and weighed down with one expectations that keen observers would have dismissed. Congratulations to Freo. Well played Ballantyne; Sandilands and Pavlich let alone numerous others.
Fremantle umpires of Qld says September 09, 2012 at 7:31 AM
the most disgraceful & blatant display of bias umpring ive ever seen in a footy match!!!Fair dinkum did the umps put blinkers on to only give freo free kicks???it happened in the game against north where every time a freo player ducked his head he got a free. I dont support either team but cant help but feel sorry for cat fans who had to witness this disgraceful umpiring.Mayne,Ballantyne,Pavlich & mundy are the umpires pets!!
Cuz of Wagga says September 09, 2012 at 7:48 AM
Al, your memory is short. The Hawks played in 7 GFs in a row in the 1980s.
jimbob of philippines says September 09, 2012 at 7:52 AM
jimbob> a dockers vs eagles grand final, im dreaming, but not out of the question, a probability??? and thats one victorion side out leaving only three?? but only 2 after today, you victorions must be really getting pissed off, with this.maybe you should suggest that we have no more afl and go back to to vfl.ha ha ha to all the docker knockers,suck eggs!unfortunatly we play another interstate side next week who we can beat, pity it wasnt colly wobbles or hawks. go the dockers.
Rach Of Qld says September 09, 2012 at 8:09 AM
What a great game of footy.. Well done to both, as a Hawks supporter i'm disgusted in reading all the comments from other Hawks supporters pull u head in guys. The Cats have been a great side in the last few years and was great.. We still have weeks to play before GF and looking forward to it
LoyalSwannie of newy says September 09, 2012 at 8:13 AM
Sydney fan here ........but I gotta comment on the Hawk comments. What a load of rubbish......you call geelong pretenders......How many times have they gotta beat you in big games to make you see u guys are the real pretenders. What a bunch of has-beens or wannabees, talk it up and more and you may just be crying urself in a couple of weeks. As last night showed no-one is a certainty.
Bao says September 09, 2012 at 8:15 AM
I knew they'd drop straight out, I didn't buy into the hype. The media seems to fawn over Geelong like no other team, it's almost creepy. Good luck to Freo, they deserve some small smidgen of success.
juzo of catland says September 09, 2012 at 8:16 AMDid you want to make a comment? Use our form below
Pretty disappointed with the effort from our guys, they just couldn't handle the pressure freo applied right from the opening bounce so full credit to them, they deserve the win and it will do wonders for their confidence having a finals win in melbourne. It's pretty much the hawks final to lose now, which will give some of their redneck supporters on this site great joy. Well done freo, feel sad for scarlo to bow out that way but that's the way it goes.
KL of VIC/QLD says September 09, 2012 at 8:23 AM
Al...you are a moronic idiot. Those pussycats are on the way down pal! We don't look at the past just the future in 3 weeks time....PREMIERSHIP CUP!!!!
Neutral Supporter says September 09, 2012 at 8:53 AM
seriously Cats fans wake up and smell the next 6 months of no footy. I love that your only argument is that "now we won't get a chance to smash Hawks" I really could not understand the big hype about the Cats, senior citizen team who is on the slide. And Hawks fans you are even worse, you have been claiming the premiership basically since round 1, if the footy gods do exist then Hawks won't win it purely to shut you annoying arrogant fans up. btw give me Pavlich over Hawkins, Lance, or Choke any day, what a superstar.
Joel Selwood says September 09, 2012 at 8:54 AM
It's unfair, I didn't get my usual 30 head high ducking free kicks, how can the AFL expect us to win with out them? Talk about a rigged competition.
Steve Johnson says September 09, 2012 at 8:56 AM
Sorry boys my bad, if I played I could have injured someone and then tried to cover it up so they would be a player down. I probably could have added a couple of behinds with my wonderful kicking style to the scoreboard too to get us that bit close. Oh well there's always next year if the old fella's don't break a hip over summer.
jacko of bayswater says September 09, 2012 at 9:01 AM
The worse thing about Freo winning is that Crap song they have sing!
Cats still the BEST says September 09, 2012 at 9:07 AM
Well done Freo, you played better on the night. As for all the dribblers bagging the Cats out just stop and read this. To even make the finals after having 10 debutonts play this year and still being competitive after 6 years at the top is an achievement in itself. Im quite sure most Cats supporters are satisfied with 3 flags in 5 years considering no other team will do that again for a very very very long time. As for the colliewobbles you will follow us out next week.
James 'Ladybug' Landsberg of Varsity Lakes says September 09, 2012 at 9:19 AM
C. Scott has got a 79% coaching win record. There's only one direction that thing is going!
eggsy of freo freo freo says September 09, 2012 at 9:36 AM
freo arrived tonight... no matter what happens next week we have laid the foundations for a huge tilt at a flag next year. we are still just learning ross's game but another preseason into these young blokes and we will be a force to be reckoned with in the next 2-3 years! 18 years is a long time to be a supporter of this club but man its gonna start paying off now!!! FREEEEEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOOOOOOO
JRM says September 09, 2012 at 9:44 AM
If Geelong is too old and too slow how come Freo only won by 16 points. And not sure what part of Motlop's head Mcphee didn't grab near the goal square one out, with 10 minutes to go. And 3 goals the diff. But well done to Freo. Bit more steel than past years. Cats - I don't why guys like Podsiadly and Hawkins mark the ball and look to pass when they can kick it 60 metres. Pods to chapman with a handpass after mark 2nd qtr was to a worse position and made it play on. Hawkins last qtr - near boundary - passed to no one in corridor. Why? Shoot or go long everytime PLEASE Tom. 3 flags in 5 years. Top stuff Cats. But we let an opportunity slip in 2012. From what we are seeing now - there wasn't much in the way of a 4th flag.
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Hey Suckit.. Can I take it from your comment you are tipping Adelaide, as we both know all your predictions have failed, miserably. Just waiting for you to confirm before backing Freo in at the TAB. Lets see if your Eagles can join us in the next round (the prospect of them being knocked out before Freo must be near killing you I am sure), however for me I would much prefer both WA teams to keep winning and meet in the Grand Final. So on that score, good luck Eagles, and Suckit Suckit..
Jack of Outback QLD says September 09, 2012 at 9:58 AM
Sad to see Scarlett play the worst game of his career in his last match, and watching highly skilled footy players like Jimmy Bartel fumble and stumble was terrible. The extreme pressure Freo threw at the Cats in that first quarter would have stopped any team, on any day. Extremely well coached and clinically executed. Imagine if Freo had kicked straight in that 1st 1/4!!! The game would have been completely over by the first change, lucky it wasnt 10 goals to zip!!! By the way, SUFFER IN YA JOX Cats fans. You are the worst fair weather fans in the AFL by far. West Coast fans run a close second! Lets see how many of you pussies buy memberships and attend games over the next 4 years while they rebuild the team!!! Mark my words, the drop in numbers will be massive.
Freo fan of Perth says September 09, 2012 at 10:04 AM
A big boo to the commentary team - with 2 minutes left on the clock, they were still saying the Cats were going to come back??!! Their commentary was all about the fantastic fight back the Cats were going to launch and we must sit back and watch a memorable game - cat got your tongue now Ch7?? Well done Freo....it was a good win over a top side :)
Scott of Melbourne says September 09, 2012 at 10:05 AM
It's going to be a long time before Geelong see Grand Final action again. The hype for them over the last week was good for a laugh.
cats gone! says September 09, 2012 at 10:06 AM
HOPEFUL HAWKER! of Camden says September 09, 2012 at 10:14 AM
Ok ok, calm down everyone. As a 37yr Memebrr of HawthornFC it's embarrassing to read some of the posts here. Yes, it's a relief to see any good side eliminated in the first week, but let's not go celebrating our 11th premiership before actually qualify for it (let alone win it). Also, living in the past is for people who have no future. if all don't shut up and stop talking about the past, we'll have Collingwood and Essendon fans on here sprucing their 16 premierships! We all love footy for the unpredictability it can deliver . . . as an Always Hawthorn supporter . . . let's hope nothing unpredictable happens over the next three weeks! Go Hawks!
eggsy of freo freo freo says September 09, 2012 at 10:36 AM
@fremantle umpires of Qld. Surely your not serious mate. Free kicks were 23-13 geelongs way. I know AFL isn't that big up there but think before you open your mouth with dribble.
bill of mandurah says September 09, 2012 at 10:36 AM
Can any hawks fans remind me the last time you beat the CATS. I don't think it was this year or last year ? Such a long time ago I can not remember. Face it. The Cats own you. Fremantle have done something that you guys have not been able to achieve in years. Fremantle may not be done with yet!!
Tom Hawkins of Shell/ skilled/ symmonds stadium says September 09, 2012 at 10:42 AM
Hopefully no one saw me crying after the game...
Neil of Bomber Land says September 09, 2012 at 10:51 AM
2 of Geelong's first 3 goals came from frees. 4 of their first 6 started from or were from frees. If it wasn't for the men in lime green Geelong might have been goalless at half time.
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@Fremantle umpires of Qld, Mate you are a tool !!!!! Did you not see the free kick count, it was 23 -13 in favor of Geelong Freo could not buy a free kick but it didn't matter they were still to focused and applied too much pressure for the cats to handle. Well done Freo great game bring on the Crows
Gazza of Brisbane says September 09, 2012 at 11:30 AM
Gee there's some morons who comment on footy stories. Most of you have no idea about the game or the history. I'm a Hawks man and have been for more than 50 years. You supposed Hawthorn 'supporters' that carry on like ferals are a disgrace and I'd wager you aren't supporters at all but 'barrackers'. Geelong is a great team, absolutely no doubt, certainly the best in the past 20 years but 80's Hawks were better. Hawthorn vs Geelong games are what the game is all about, it's why we watch. It would have been sensational to have them facing off again this year but that was put to rest once the Hawks rolled the Pies on Friday night. Make no mistake, there is no doubt, Geelong losing last night has made the flag Hawthorn's to lose now and, secretly, every Hawks supporter would have been breathing a sigh of relief. I know I was and for the first time ever, found myself barracking for another team, other than the Hawks, to beat Geelong, because I knew something would have happened in the Prelim Final where the Cats managed to squeeze past us.
Josh of Perth says September 09, 2012 at 11:37 AM
Um interesting that all the Hawks supporters have taken a huge sigh of relief they don't have to play Geelong now. Did any of you actually watch the game? Freo's game in the first half would've been too much to handle for ANY club, not just the Cats... I'd say you now have a bigger problem.. Talia and Maybe Dangerfield might not make it next week, and if Freo get over them, Hawks might want to put the party poppers away.. Already lost Guerra and Whitecross and Macpharlin would be back to shutdown Buddy. I'd still tip the Hawks but hey ,I know Ross Lyon won't be and the Hawks members seem to be showing just as much arrogance now as the cats did last week...just hope Clarkson doesn't make the same mistake, or you might not even get a crack at the swans.
AYDEN of high wycombe says September 09, 2012 at 11:43 AM
Tim of Docklands says September 09, 2012 at 11:58 AM
As a Hawthorn supporter, I feel embarrassed by some of the comments on here (comments 3, 26 and 30). Pull your heads in, you make Pies supporters look placid. Geelong is to be commended on another great season after being written off and has truly been a terrific side over 6 years. Besides Scarletts departure, I can't see many list changes therefore they'll again be strong next season. It is great to see Fremantle finally reach their potential and give their long suffering fans some reward. Recruiting Ross Lyon has been a masterstroke.
Rossko of Perth says September 09, 2012 at 12:34 PM
As an Eagles fan, I was extremely impressed with the Dockers performance last night. I Think on that performance they'd have to be a huge worry for the Crows but I'm not quite sure if they would have the wood on the Swans, time will tell. The exciting thing for Freo supporters is that Ross Lyon has not yet got the exact side that he would want to have a proper tilt at the flag, next year should in theory be even better, barring injury of course.
lucas of wa says September 09, 2012 at 1:38 PM
For all those blaming the umpiring for Geelongs loss, the free kick count was 23-13 in Geelongs favor, as well as a soft 50m penalty to the goal square for geelong. I agree that there were a few questionable decisions, but it went both ways, you shouldnt be depending on the umpires to win you games, you need to put the effort in yourselves and the Dockers certainly did that last night. Next week's game against Adelaide will be a lot more telling for how far the Docker's have come considering they haven't beaten a top 4 side this season and have lost to Adelaide twice
We should judge Geelong like all others of failed to win back to back like all great teams do says September 09, 2012 at 2:34 PM
Nice choke Geelong!!!!
JR of Northwest says September 09, 2012 at 2:42 PM
Fremantle umpires of QLD.. mate you better check the stats before you speak!! Cats 23 free kicks to Freo's 12...
KL of VIC/QLD says September 09, 2012 at 4:16 PM
Tomahawk.........THE BIGGEST SOOT
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FREO well done!! A stunning victory set up by a stunning first quarter!! But - nothing can stop the Hawks juggernaut. They look far more lethal than 2008 premiership year.
BlueGirl says September 09, 2012 at 4:39 PM
Randler of Radelaide says⦠Today at 7:13 AM As a neutral observer on this forum, it is painfully obvious that most Hawthorn fans are knobs. You're also forgetting that the AFL only started in 1990, so the bleating about your VFL history counts for nought. YET ANOTHER TOOL WHO NEEDS EDUCATING...VFL invited interstate teams to from and join the then vfl...Later changing the name to AFL.. AFL is NOT a new competetion formed rather a renamed VFL.. THE VFL.. was formed from soem break away clubs from the VFA..No VFL/AFL club counts the VFA flags as part of their wins in VFL/AFL as they won them in a comp THEY LEFT. I hope this helps you understand this and thus why the VFL website has all VFL/AFL flags counted. Or should we now start only counting flags won from this year when the GWS joined TOOL
Jack of Bendigo says September 09, 2012 at 5:03 PM
Geelong were never that great. Their period of success has mostly been due to the AFL knobbling their competition, see the rule change for rushed behinds post 2008, and the smaller bench post 2010. Both of which were intended to stop Hawthorn and Collingwood from playing successful but "unapproved" football. Then you also have the head contact rule changes which massively favored Geelongs ducking brigade.
google says September 09, 2012 at 5:14 PM
I have to say despite the fact geelong won the free kick count, there was a 2 goal turnaround in the 3rd qtr. podsiadly tackled a freo player in his 50 which was clearly holding the ball and was not paid. The ball was cleared to fyfe who kicked it to pavlich who goaled. because of the margin that could have changed the course of the game.
google says September 09, 2012 at 5:15 PM
Also, Umpire Number 28 is a disgraceful umpire who (deservedly so from both sides) was booed off at the end of the game. One point in the 2nd qtr he ran away from the contest because he didnt want to pay a free kick
Will Turner says September 09, 2012 at 5:43 PM
Wow 100 comments yet not one from Rob Bradley....... I know you will be reading them, so tell me Rob, if it had been Hawthorn who put up an effort like that you would no doubt say they were insipid, weak and had choked! In fact if memory serves me right, you said all those things about Hawthorn when they lost to Freo in a qualifying final in Perth 2 years ago. So what is your take on your mighty Cats and there effort last night? I think it can be put in two words............ GEELONG CHOKED.
dBaraka says September 09, 2012 at 7:02 PM
Bad luck Geelong, I believe complacency played a part subconsciously in your defeat. You took Freo lightly, now the Hawks don't get to play you in a prelim that would have been an awesome game to see. Not just by the fans of both teams, but by the footy community as well. I'm sure our nemesis will be back next year having close games with the Mighty Hawks and we might finally be able to win one eh. Bad Luck
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Premiers 2012 hopefully! of Warrnambool says September 10, 2012 at 12:11 AM
A couple of points. Since the 2008 granny Geelong had 12 players take the field his weekend, versus Hawks 8. We've turned our list over to our betterment. Secondly, finals are fun coz what you post can come back and bite. Amazingly, as a hawk man, the only team I truly fear is West Coast, and they barely get a mention on this blog. Shows how little people know about football. Swans will be a soda at the G with Rioli not the sub and any free kick count better than the 12-26 we were on the arse end of last time.
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Does anyone on here actually watch games. Cats playerd ordinary footy, they were slaughtered by the umps that cost them at least 4 goals, and only lost by 16 points. Freo have been gifted one, wont be so lucky next week.
The Call of the Wild says September 10, 2012 at 10:42 AM
ANYONE ANYWHERE ANYTIME... freo by 10 goals over adelaide away next week... freo by 20 goals over the dorks away the week after... and freo flog whoever (swongs, wet toast weavils, cold pies) on sep 29
John of Perth says September 10, 2012 at 11:43 AM
lots of bagging out here.. not neccessary really, is it? Swans too good on the day against Crows, Hawks get an easy win, and Freo step up finally.. The AFL is about to become more national as 8 of the last 20 flags have left Melbourne.. time for some new clubs to rise up.. Eagles, Crows, Dockers and Swans fight it out from Hawks.. it will be a good finals series!
Pathetic Cats Fans says September 10, 2012 at 12:17 PM
One thing that struck me watching this game as a neutral was the stunning ignorance of the Geelong fans. They had no idea of the rules for the duration of the game! One can only assume they were calling out in shock for most of it. Pathetic effort Cats fans, I thought you were better than that.
Rob Bradley of Darwin says September 10, 2012 at 7:57 PM
No they didn't choke Will you mental retard.THEY WERE BEATEN BY A BETTER SIDE ON THE NIGHT.No excuses...we just were not good enough.I don't make excuses like you sooks when my side is beaten by a better team on the day.I give credit where it is due and Fremantle outplayed us in every department .I am proud of what our boys have achieved this season.Nobody even thought we would make the eight this season.We have lost over 1100 games experience from last years premiership side and have introduced 10 debutantes to AFL footy.We have played the majority of the season with half our side with under 30 games experience under their belts.Not to shabby I reckon.So I am extremely proud of our boys efforts this season Will,and we will be back in the eight again next season ,much to your disgust.We will challenge you with gusto and your grief will continue.And remember Will....the demons remain,we are in your heads and the cancer continues to eat at you as it has done for a long long time.LOVE MY MIGHTY CATS.
Will Turner says September 11, 2012 at 10:30 PM
Good to see you've reappeared Rob Bradley because I was starting to worry about you. You see the difference between you and me is when Hawthorn lose I come back here and cop my wack, not like you and your Geelong mates who run and hide in a corner looking for excuses for the loss (normally the umpires fault) then reappear when they next win a game and hope all is forgotten. Now back to my point. So you are not called a hypocrite, I think that you should judge Geelong by the same standards you judge Hawthorn and all other teams. That means if we look at the weekends game, two things are pretty obvious. Firstly, I'd say it is pretty obvious that Geelong thought they just had to turn up and would win the game, and secondly, when they realised this wasnt the case and Freo were there to play, Geelong CHOKED BIG TIME. They showed how soft and insipid they can be when they are put under pressure, and folded quicker than an origami swan!! Any other comments on your pathetic, soft and insipid Cats Rob? personally, Id say folding to Freo in Melbourne is a lot worse than folding to them in Perth.
Rob Bradley of Darwin says September 12, 2012 at 7:31 AM
That cancer is getting worse Will.It eats at you like a flesh eating disease and gets worse as the time between victories against my mighty Cats increases.Time for professional help ya flog.Obviously you also cannot read as in my post I cannot remember where I blamed anyone except our club.NO MENTION OF UMPIRES, .....NO,NO MENTION OF UMPIRES.No other excuses used,wait a minute.....no,no other excuses used.Maybe that hatred cancer you have is starting to affect your eye sight you tool.As for you copping your wack.Not only are you a hypocrite,your memory is either failing you,or you are telling porkies.You and your mob of sooks are always using excuses when your mob lose.The list is too long to mention here.As for the Cats being chokers.I suppose you must be right as you are an expert on the subject....BIG TIME.Your insipid soft mob have been choking for the past four years against the mighty Cats.Giving up 30 point leads at 3/4 time.Blowing leads when put under pressure to lose game after game after game.I would say that is choking at it's best so you and your insipid club are experts in the field.


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SP Danny Bautista, Kansas City Royals – Bautista was dealt to the Orioles from Florida for Jeff Conine. The Birds dealt him to the Royals for an even cheaper price. Bautista has great potential, but he lacks command. If he is given a starting job, he should strike out a few hitters, but expect your ratios to be hurting. SP Joe Blanton, Oakland Athletics – Blanton was a dominator in the minors, striking out a tremendous amount of hitters with pinpoint control. He won't be Tim Hudson next year, but you can expect 10 wins and a 4.30 ERA from him with some nice K numbers. In other words, draft him. RP Jesse Crain, Minnesota Twins – I know, I know, Crain is only a relief pitcher, but hear me out! He has dominated every single minor league level and can step into a major league job right now. I think he'll pitch enough innings, strike out enough hitters, with low enough ratios to earn a spot on your team. Plus, if Joe Nathan proves last year a fluke or gets injured, Crain is number one in line to get saves. OF Joey Gathright, Tampa Bay Devil Rays – This kid can steal bases. He is literally one of the fastest hitters in the Major Leagues, no doubt. He is still working on learning the strike zone, but if he is given a chance to play everyday, he could steal 35-40 bases. That's if he's given a chance and you're willing to take the low batting average he'll produce. 1B Adrian Gonzalez, Texas Rangers – Getting a place to play would be very unlikely for him, but he could probably hit .300 this year with a large number of doubles. The only problem is that the Rangers are loaded on talent in the infield, so Gonzalez would have to DH or learn an outfield position. SP Felix Hernandez, Seattle Mariners – It is doubtful he'll get an everyday job out of spring, but he should pitch sometime this season at the Major League level. This kid's stuff is probably the nastiest in the minor leagues and he warrants comparisons to Mark Prior. He is a name to know and a name to keep in mind. SP Scott Kazmir, Tampa Bay Devil Rays – How could the Mets trade this guy? Victor Zambrano better win a Cy Young very soon because Kazmir will. This season, Kazmir can pitch 180 innings with a low four ERA with amazing strikeout numbers. He is definitely worth a pick in deep leagues or AL only leagues. This guy is a dominator and will win at least one Cy Young award. 1B Casey Kotchman, Los Angeles Angels – This kid can rake, and do so greatly. The only problem, however, is getting him to the plate. Kotchman is beginning to earn the label of injury prone, but if he can get healthy, he could hit upwards of .290 and 15 homers this season, with 25 homer potential in his prime. He just needs health, just like many other great prospects. OF Jason Kubel, Minnesota Twins – I've written about Kubel again and I'm putting him on this list even though he will miss a lot of time this year because of his knee injury. This is a kid that hit .347 between Double A and Triple A! If he comes back by August, which is entirely possible, Kubel could hit 15 homers with a .300 batting average. In other words, he could push you over the top towards the end of the year if he gets the chance to place. 3B Dallas McPherson, Los Angeles Angels – Last year McPherson hit 43 homers between Double A, Triple A, and the Major Leagues. This season he will produce more homers than anyone on this list, if healthy, and should hit with around .290. McPherson is definitely a good pick for deep leagues and a must in AL only leagues; he is also worth a gamble in mixed leagues. SP Dan Meyer, Oakland Athletics – Dan Meyer came over from the Atlanta Braves system, which means he has a great changeup. He is not as polished as the other pitchers in Oakland and probably will need a little more time in Triple A. Look to pick him up around midseason, should he be in the Majors. CF Jeremy Reed, Seattle Mariners – Fans in Chicago are finally going to get to see just how great Jeremy Reed is. Problem is Reed plays in Seattle and should produce tremendously for them in the number two spot. Ichiro will be on base for him very often, while Beltre, Sexson, and Boone will protect him beautifully. Reed will produce enough to be on your fantasy baseball team. RP Huston Street, Oakland Athletics – Street has been getting so much hype, and he deserves it. He has dominated in the minor leagues in the closer's role, but Octavio Dotel stands in his way for the time being. The A's might use Street to setup, which should tremendously help your ratios, plus he could steal a few saves. If Dotel gets injured or blows a few saves, look for Street to close. 3B Mark Teahan, Kansas City Royals – Teahan is quietly producing well in Spring Training and should win the starting job. He has the ability to hit to the gaps, something ever so important. Even better is his talent to hit line drives, something also important. He should hit a few, maybe 15, homers with a .270 average. In deep leagues or AL only leagues, Teahan is worth a pick.
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I've just bought Flesh for Frankenstein from a reputable Amazon market place seller (can't remember name but I've bought loads of stuff from them). The price was a very cheap £20 and I strongly suspected it was a bootleg. When I got the DVD it was sealed and the plastic wrapping seemed old as if it had been sealed for a few years. I've trawled the internet to find ways to identify bootlegs but can't find much about Flesh. I've also seen reference to serial numbers but again nothing about Flesh for Frankenstein. Any help please?
Check on the playing surface side, along the inner circle there should be a serial number, this number should appear to be etched into the surface of the disk itself. What made you suspect it was a bootleg other than the price? If you have dealt with the seller before and have had no problems, why now?
Simply because it'e out of print and and other marketplace seller have it much more expensive. Theere certainly appears to be number -It starts with 11.1
and again
Does anyone have any more tips on spotting Criterion bootlegs? I usually buy from marketplace. Now I'm paranoid.
I think I can help you out, bro—
I bought a Flesh for Frankenstein Criterion from a reputable ebay seller a couple of weeks ago, I was informed that it was not a bootleg and indeed everything on it looks authentic—there's no smudging, the insert and the booklet looks and feel exactly identical to Blood for Dracula (which I have an original Nimbus disc with the white ring of), but the disc for Flesh for Frankenstein isn't reflective (like Blood for Dracula's) and instead has bleed-in all white artwork on the disc. Needless to say, I kind of freaked out thinking that I had gotten a really, really good fake. But I remained calm and did some research which led to me to various forums and even Amazon.com. First, I checked Criterionforums.org which showed me a picture of the Flesh for Frankenstein disc from 1998 which had a reflective surface and a clear inner-ring; shit, that really made me think that I had a bootleg. But then I checked Amazon.com images and both of the discs they show for Flesh and Blood have the bleed-in all white artwork. Now, I'm confused. Then, on a discussion board a guy asked the same question regarding his copy of Flesh for Frankenstein and another board member directed to an article from 2002 that made me feel a whole lot better. Essentially the article was about the partnership between Ritek Global Media Group and Image Entertainment (whic owns Criterion, I think); the article stated that Ritek was going to be manufacuring some of Image's DVD releases including packaging and discs. The board member who thought he had a bootleg claimed that on the inner ring of his Flesh for Frankenstein (or Blood for Dracula, I can't remember at the moment) said that after the serial numbers there was a Ritek Global Media Logo and he had even talked to board members who had purchased their copies of Flesh and Blood from Borders and had gotten discs with Ritek logos. (Btw, Ritek USA, a different corporation also manufactures blank DVD discs, so I freaked for a second until I found out it was an entirely different company). Also, it seems that the Ritek manufactured discs also tend to have cover art that is rounded at the corners, not edged like most criterions but it still feels absolutely authentic. Also, my disc that has the Ritek logo plays awesomely and does not look like a bootleg at all—it has all the same chapters and all the same features it was supposed to (according to DVDBeaver.com) and the fade-in, fade-out main menu plays without any glitches and the picture looks great. I also popped the disc into my DVD drive on my computer and it read it as [Frank] just like it read the Nimbus disc of Blood for Dracula as [Dracula]; you see, a bootleg disc would come up as [Undefined].
So, I think that it's just a case of switched manufacturers rather than a case of bootlegging. Criterion switched Flesh and Blood's disc manufacturer from whoever it was to Ritek in early 2002 which is probably why pressings after 2002 look a little different. Also I saw a youtube video where a guy shows off his entire collection (which are all authentic) and he shows of a copy of Blood for Dracula with the rounded corners so I think it's safe to assume that Oldskoolsi doesn't have a bootleg. Also, my serial number begins with 11.1 too. If my copy of Flesh was a bootleg, it would have cost just as much to manufacture as the original.
I recently e-mailed criterion just to make sure, tho.
Hope this helps.


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It's not often that one gets to spend an evening with the "Queen of Burlesque," Dita Von Teese, but the other night at La Maison Cointreau, a nineteenth-century townhouse in Greenwich Village that boasts French boudoirs, lavish libraries and a cocktail lab reminiscent of the apothecary of yesteryear, I had that very opportunity. From chatting demurely with the iconic sex goddess to watching her perform her signature feather fan dance, I scored some tips for the everyday woman to channel a little Dita, if she so chooses.
Known for her burlesque performances, diehard dedication to 1940s fashion and sex kitten persona, Dita is also a "savvy businesswoman" and mistress of her own domain… which is Dita. Before personalities became a dime a dozen, she rose to fame by creating an alter-ego, living out her fantasies with no apologies. In a world saturated by illusion, where we have the power to make and remake ourselves in various iterations — whether socially, at the workplace, or online — it's easy to appreciate Dita's mass appeal. She's a tableau vivant, and has built an empire out of the art of performance. So how can the everyday woman connect with her inner Dita? "Embrace the spirit," she tells me. "It might not be politically correct to lift sexual taboo, but just do it! Sexual fantasies are liberating!" (I'm no stranger to living out sexual fantasies, and agree wholeheartedly.)
On the subject of women, Dita admits that physically, we are "held to a different standard than men." While the impossible beauty standards that define a brand of femininity our culture pushes on women can be infuriating, belittling and dangerous, it's also important to remember that we are all agents of our own bodies and the identities we create through them. For Dita, to be feminine is "to enjoy everything about being a woman." The vixen advises us that we have "all the tools within ourselves" to attract others, explaining that "seduction is about bringing someone into your world." But what world is that, I must wonder? Is it all smoke and mirrors? If the answer is yes, what's so wrong about that? Aren't we all self-creations, anyway?
Before we get too cerebral, here are her final tips on how to be a seductress: "Lingerie is a must. Women have so many options, but it's good to invest in a good set that should include a bra, panty or thong that should be worn OVER the garter belt. Every woman looks great in black. To get yourself in the mood, put on your favorite song and dance around in front of the mirror. I do it. And stay away from cigarettes and the sun to look amazing."
Being sexy isn't necessarily an exercise in attracting a partner. To this, I raise my cocktail glass and take a cue from Dita: "If you are having fun," she tells me, "You're sexy." In that case, I say there's nothing wrong with cultivating fantasy as long as you're doing it in good faith and, above all, for yourself, whoever you want that to be. I invite you all to enter the fun house. Let's play.
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Dita Von Teese Will Be Answering Your Questions At oxJane.com
If you're not familiar with xoJane, take a look. I follow Deputy Editor Mandy Stadtmiller on my personal twitter account, so I'm already a visitor there and I think it's fantastic that Dita has agreed to become a columnist!
"I'm just obviously obsessed with Dita von Teese. I mean, look at me — it's like wondering if the dude with the wallet chain and the pompadour is into Morrissey. She's like my patron saint. She has Lady Gaga-levels of commitment to her signature look — you will never open up US Weekly to a shot of her in Ugg boots and a hoodie. I imagine she is unable to go camping. But despite her high-maintenance appearance, she seems remarkably down-to-earth.
FOR INSTANCE, I've read she does her own makeup, dyes her own hair and doesn't employ a stylist, ever since one suggested a pair of her 1940s shoes would look "really cute with jeans." I also love all the quotes I've read about her where she talks about the transformative power of glamour, always stressing that she's not the prettiest or the youngest or the best dancer, and isn't it great that she doesn't have to be?
"The truth is that I'm a very ordinary blonde girl from Michigan," she's been quoted as saying. And also, "I advocate glamour. Every day. Every minute."
I love all that ****!
So I am creaming my garters over the fact that she has agreed to be our newest xoJane advice columnist, answering your questions about how to incorporate glamour into your everyday life — from styling tips, clothing, lingerie, body image, confidence and loving yourself. Just leave your questions for Dita in the comments or email them to
and she will answer her favorites. And when I say she'll answer them, I mean with her very own half-moon manicured fingers, because Dita does not do ghostwriting — she made that very clear."
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Dita Von Teese Debuts Retro Capsule Collection at Decades
by Natalie Alcala
Both fashion royalty and real royalty graced Melrose vintage haven Decades last night to fête the launch of Dita Von Teese's limited-edition capsule. The five-piece collection features four dresses and one trench coat inspired by the burlesque queen's enthusiasm for all things retro.
To ensure that Ms. Von Teese felt right at home, Decades co-owners Cameron Silver and Christos Garkinos transformed their boutique into a wonderland filled with items from the dancer's personal archive. Installations featured everything from a Marc Jacobs-gifted Louis Vuitton hat case to diamond bespoke shoes by Christian Louboutin, which both HRH Princess of Saxony Marie-Luise Von Sachsen and British footwear designer Charlotte Olympia fawned over.
As for the capsule, which is available at Decades in-store and online now, each piece ranges from $595 to $995 and is offered in sizes 4 through 16. Von Teese explained that it was important to include a range of sizes because, in her findings, vintage dresses are usually limited to petite frames.
Speaking of vintage, the LA resident also revealed to us that she's looking forward to doing some damage at the Santa Monica Vintage Expo this weekend, so stop by to see her in action.
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Refinery29: Dita Von Teese On Her New Line, "Man-Catching Uniform," & Beauty Tips
By Brenna Egan
Try this on for size: Did you know that Dita Von Teese's waist is 22 itsy-bitsy inches, but can contract down to 16.5 with the yank of a corset's rope? And that's hardly the most impressive asset the badass of burlesque's got to flaunt. The martini-glass and powder-compact acts rev you up, turn you on … and the impeccable costuming practically hurls you to scratch that vintage-shopping itch. Well, DVT's proved over the years that she's got a mind that spins as fast as those tassels (leaving Marilyn Manson may have been the first evidence!), and she's capitalized on her now-renowned retro flair with a limited-edition line of finery that anyone can wear.
It adds up that the pieces are supreme — she's got more sewing street cred than any other star we've seen. As a former lingerie buyer and armed with a college degree in costume design, it's no wonder we swooned over a floor-length floral number, form-fitting LBD with a peekaboo bra, and voluminous trench. With the launch at Decades just yesterday (it's all sold exclusively there), we can confirm this collection is certainly no tease (and don't worry, there aren't any organ-injuring corsets in the mix!). While we ogled every thread, we managed a chat with the porcelain figurine, and discovered some super-interesting tidbits about what makes her tick. Read on below to find out how she manages to go head-to-toe retro and not look gauche, where she sweats to maintain that unreal bod, and a few of the 40-year-old's sneaky beauty secrets.
The collection looks fantastic! How did the idea spark for the collaboration?
"I started working on the collection about two years ago with Lime Door Brands in Australia. The dress collection is comprised of pieces that are all based on the things in my vintage collection that I believe are timeless. I wanted to keep it very simple for each season, so I can stay focused and make sure each piece is perfect. Some of the dresses are based on favorite vintage pieces that I've worn over and over for 12 years, and that's a testament to a dress that transcends trends. I've also made them more wearable by changing little things like necklines, hemlines, etcetera, and making them out of the best quality fabrics so they are made to last, both physically and style-wise. We're doing them in plus sizes, too. This isn't a retro clothing line — it's really about classic glamour that doesn't fade with time."
What was the process like when combing through your massive vintage wardrobe to pick the particular pieces you wanted to recreate?
"I just thought about which dresses I've worn over and over different ways, year after year, and which things I got the most compliments on, and a few of the pieces were based on things that I had wanted to modify to make them more wearable. I also designed the Showcase Dress to show off my pretty bras, and as the perfect date dress."
Did you and the Decades dudes have a closet-cleaning party?
"Ahh, I'm a total pack rat, I never get rid of anything! The times I have parted with my good vintage pieces, I've mostly regretted it."
What's your favorite piece in the collection, and why?
"I love them all, of course, but I find that I wear the Showcase Dress and the VIP Trench the most. A lot of people don't go for the fomer because you have to try it on to see its beauty. The black silk velvet is just about the most sensual dress I've ever worn — I just love really plush silk velvet — there's nothing more glamorous and nothing sexier. It's my man-catching uniform, works like a charm!"
What's your key piece of advice to wearing retro garb when you don't necessarily want to look costume-y?
"You have to look for things that have a timeless feel, and that's hard to explain, but that's exactly what each of these dresses I've made have."
Do you have any diet or sneaky health secrets?
"I follow the regime of Kimberly Snyder's book, The Beauty Detox Solution. I have green smoothies in the morning, a light vegan lunch, and my heaviest meal at dinner. I never eat fruit with meals. I obey her food combining rules, and that helps keep my stomach nice and flat!"
Do you have any favorite fitness classes in town?
"I do pilates and take ballet classes, but I'm a purist about my workouts. Mari Winsor has a great butt workout. I think she has a DVD devoted just to toning the butt and legs. Her place is right next door to Decades!"
What's your favorite tune right now to get you grooving?
"I love Monarchy's album, Around the Sun . I just did a song and a video with the band — I love them so much!"
What's your most prized vintage possession, where did you find it, and why is it so special to you?
"It's a 1954 Christian Dior Paris haute couture New Look-era suit with the label inside, which bears the red-stamped serial numbers and season. It's the real deal, extremely rare, and extremely valuable. It belongs in a museum, but I wear it! It's grey tweed, three pieces, with that famous Dior full skirt, a tweed blouse, and a coat. It's the Holy Grail of '50s clothing. I found it in San Francisco, at the bargain price of around $4,000. As a perfect example of the New Look Era, it's worth far, far more!"
What's your most recent vintage purchase that you're over the moon for?
"A big black 1940 La Salle convertible."
MAC's Gregory Arlt does your makeup. What are your top three products he uses to achieve your look?
"MAC Mineralize Skinfinish powder, Fluidline eyeliner in Blacktrack, and Eye Shadow in Vapour. He also loves my own ARTDECO makeup collection, which has 6 incredible, velvety-red shades. It's not available in the US yet, but hopefully will be soon!"
Do you have a fountain of youth product you swear by?
"Sunscreen. The best is MDSolarSciences' SPF 40 Mineral Screen Lotion. It has a matte finish and silky texture that's downright sensual! It's a life-changing product for those of us that are smart enough to protect our skin."
Where in L.A. do you like to shop for non-vintage clothes?
"I rarely go shopping unless I know a certain designer is doing clothes that are my style. The last modern thing I bought was a McQueen cape and belt. I collect '40s-era capes, and I've been working on recreating one of my favorites to add to my line."
What's your favorite place to indulge in town?
"Red Medicine restaurant on Wilshire."
What's the proudest moment of your career thus far?
"When I was the first guest star in the history of The Crazy Horse Paris, and producing and selling out my full-length revue, Burlesque: Strip Strip Hooray!"
What's your best piece of advice to aspiring artists?
"Don't be afraid to ruffle some feathers … if you don't incite both accolades and criticism, what you are doing is most likely mediocre, and that's the kiss of death."
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The New York Observer: Q&A: Dita von Teese, Burlesque Star and Fetish-er Extraordinaire, Talks About Her New York Fantasy
On Monday night, America's classiest stripper, Dita von Teese, left little to the imagination at an intimate party hosted at La Maison Cointreau in the West Village. Later in the week she spoke to The Observer about her dreams of swapping Hollywood for New York City, and how she handles the burden of her international sex symbol status.
You're credited with bringing burlesque back into the spotlight. How does that feel?
It feels pretty good! Not just to say it happened because of me, but because when I started making these funny little shows 20 years ago, I could never have imagined it would see this kind of resurgence. I've watched the way my fanbase shifted from being local people coming to see me in an underground strip club to something that is now mostly watched by women, which is amazing.
The black curls and red lipstick combo has become your trademark—do you ever ditch the beauty routine and hang out in sweats?
I really feel better when I'm wearing my red lipstick, just like some people do when they wear their favourite jeans, or have their hair the way they like it. It's an easy thing, and it makes me feel better, so I always do it before I leave the house.
What does it feel like to be seen as a sex symbol?
I don't think about it very often because most of my fanbase is female, but I think a lot of my fans want to emulate me because my look is very attainable. A lot of women can be like me and wear high heels and stockings, and paint their nails red to feel glamorous where maybe they didn't before.
You had a modest upbringing—how does your family react to your Hollywood lifestyle?
My mother is really supportive and sees a lot of my shows, but my dad has a tendency to believe what he reads. Occasionally he'll call me up asking about some inaccurate "news" article—and I'm just like "Dad, you can't believe this stuff." People can say anything on the internet, so I'm constantly having to tell my him: "no, that did not happen."
Your marriage to Marilyn Manson took up a lot of column inches. How did you deal with that?
I was happy to step out in public with my husband and we were happy to talk about each other, but it's a little bit weird now because you don't want that attention when you're trying to date someone.
You split your time between Paris and LA—can you ever see yourself moving to New York?
I have this big fantasy about having a second residence in New York, but I don't know it very well, so I feel like it would be nice to start a real relationship with the city. I hardly know what counts as being uptown or downtown, so I'd need to study it first!
You've made a lot of money since you hit the big time, but when did you first find yourself in the spotlight?
It was after I was on the cover of American Playboy – it was at a time when it was still a really big deal to be on the cover, Drew Barrymore had just been on it, Naomi Campbell… it was a time before reality stars made the front of the magazine. It was a very striking look for Playboy and thrust me into the spotlight, and it was a big moment when people wanted to see more of me and what I was doing.
How do you look back on your time in soft core porn and fetish clubs?
I have more respect for people who go there than the people who pretend to go there. Putting on a black wig with bangs doesn't make you have what Bettie Page had. Everything you do shapes you and makes you interesting for people to watch, and I have no regrets.
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Dita Von Teese at Cameron Silver's 'Decades: A Century Of Fashion' Book Party
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We use routing in computer networks as an experiment to determine the viability of using a computer game specifically designed to incorporate abstract learning materials as part of a blended learning environment. Routing is the process of determining a data packet's path trough a network. The students participating in the experiment play a short computer game where the word is a network modelled as a labyrinth. The conclusion we draw from the experiment is that overall the students felt that they learned just as much from this as from a traditional lecture/lab, but that they enjoyed this more.
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Police say 25-year-old Alejandro Morales stabbed his nine-year-old cousin, Anthony Maldonado, over a video game. Morales was placed under arrest at the 26th Precinct stationhouse, but that is no consolation to the young boy's mother.
Maldonado's mother, Dolores Juela, is heartbroken and confused, unable to make sense of the shocking stabbing death of her son.


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Cleveland Browns: Shaker Heights native, wide receiver Perez Ashford, welcomes opportunity
Undrafted free-agent wide receiver Perez Ashford did not get drafted out of Northern Illinois, but he finds himself in an ideal situation when it comes to making noise in his attempt at an NFL career.
Report: 49ers sign FB Schepler
During the rookie minicamp, there was only one spot open for the 49ers roster. The winner ended up being undrafted rookie FB Jason Schepler made an impression last weekend.
New York Jets Tryout Profile: OLB Sean Progar-Jackson
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Brampton's Courtney Stephen is one of five members of the Northern Illinois University Huskies senior football class named to the National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society from the NFF and the College Hall of Fame.
Oregon Football 2013: Why Marcus Mariota Is the Best Dual-Threat QB in the FBS
Thomas made the seemingly ill-advised decision to declare early for the NFL draft following the 2011 season.
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Report: More Iowa-NIU games on the way
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Softball: Naperville North's Aiardo earns - A' for effort
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Toledo Takes Down MAC West Division Leader Northern Illinois in Home Finale, 9-2
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Rockets Suffer Tough Walk-Off Loss to Huskies, Leading to Friday Sweep
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Former Warren star Moore signs deal with Falcons
Wide receiver Martel Moore, a former Warren standout, has signed a free-agent deal with the Atlanta Falcons.
Browns announce signing of 18 undrafted free agents
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Northern Illinois men's basketball head coach Mark Montgomery announced today the addition of Michael Orris to the Huskie basketball program.