Second Elimination Final - Coburg v Frankston

Submitted by NorthPort on
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vfa Fri, 5 Sep 2008 - 10:26
The dolphins are more than capable on their day. Justin Berry is a dangerous forward, Michael Lourey can play, Murray can kick a goals as can Dean Limbach. Sean Pollard can hold down Cleve Hughes. Russell Gabriel and Marigliani are both hard at it. Kennedy can give them plenty of drive. If Coburg thinks it is a ball in the park because Frankston have not got any afl listed players they might be in for a rude shock. A good start is the key to Frankston's chances.
ozybeer Fri, 5 Sep 2008 - 10:37
Frankston has thumped Port and Werribee this year,Should have one against werribee at werribee on tv game. Been right in it against Willy and Nth ballarat only last 15min fell away. Coburg dont have a good final record against Frankston i think Dolphs will come out firing. Dolphs by 20pts for me.
vfa Fri, 5 Sep 2008 - 11:22
Coburg were the lions from 1925 to 1999. Name was changed to Coburg-Fitzroy Lions for the 2000 season. Richmond joined them to become Coburg Tigers in 2001. Unfortunately Coburg supporters you can count them in one hand. No money and no option. I had a look at an old game on tape the other day from 1989 and Coburg had a very good team back them, a far better and more skilful team that would flog the current Coburg team. Billy Kaakour was the Robin Nahas of his time. Tim Rieniets was very very skilful. Vin 'the tank' Traranto and Angwin were very hard at it players. Players like Peter Darby and Ken Ingram could kick the ball a mile. The dolphins have played Coburg twice in finals since 2000. They beat them in 2001 at Sandringham as well as a few seasons ago at home when Aaron Edwards was playing. They have pretty well matched the top teams during the season.
Dolphin Fri, 5 Sep 2008 - 20:03
vfa wrote:Also note that not one Frankston players has played a senior game with an AFL club. Anthony Raso and Justin Berry have been on AFL lists.
add Limbach to that list, for what its worth.
vfa Fri, 5 Sep 2008 - 22:45
Limbach was on Richmond's list then went to Williamstown before moving to the dolphins. Could be due for a bag against his old team ?
NorthPort Topic starter Sat, 6 Sep 2008 - 13:42
Entertaining start. Quarter time Coburg Lions 4.3.27 Frankston 3.4.22 Coburg have looked sharper than the Dolphins, and I reckon will go on and win, but the Dolphins have managed to create a bit of space up forward.
NorthPort Topic starter Sat, 6 Sep 2008 - 15:14
Absolute cracker of a match, one of the best I have seen this season. Coburg 12.8.80 Frankston 12.13.85 A few classic brawls and about 3 reports during that third term.