Which Premiership is the greater story? | The Eminently Sensible Phil Davis (23.09.26)
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What were the key takeaways from the preliminary finals and how did they set up the Grand Final?
If we revisited your crystal ball, the Lions and the Dockers did make it, as you foresaw. They just took the securest route to get there.
Yeah, it was turbulent, wasn't it? I I'm I'm I still Yeah, if we go back to the start, both teams took the first week of finals off. They thought it was unnecessary. Um, wanted to make sure that they were playing four the the fourth game in a row when it came to the grand final. Um I think we got the right grand final though, Jared. All I think all things being equal, um you know, and we were fortunate to have two remarkable preliminary finals where both of the grand finals looked at stage as that they weren't gonna make it as well. So it was a great final series. You know, there was a few sliding door moments for both Hawthorne and probably Geelong in in my mind, were probably the two closest that things could have
Why is Hayden Young’s goal considered one of the most decisive moments in recent finals?
looked a little bit different. Um, but I'm happy with the grand final. I think they're the right two teams um And I think, you know, you're looking at like big clutch moments o on both s in both prelims, but I I still think from what I've captured that Hayden Young goal is one of the biggest final moments that I can remember. I I I honestly they don't win if he misses in my opinion. I don't I don't see how they win if he misses. And That spot on the SCG is not easy for a left footer as well. Um, and I've always thought in my mind that Fremantle can't win a grand final if Hayden Young's not fit and healthy. Um a bit like Will Day for for Hawthorne too, and maybe a a a slightly fitter Will Day changes the result too.
But that goal from Hayden Young was one of the most remarkable kicks I've seen in the final.
Is Fremantle realistically positioned to win its first premiership this weekend?
It's a special place in Docker's folklore for it, especially if things go the way they desire on Saturday. Is is Fremantle ready to win its first premiership?
In my mind, I can mount very strong arguments for both sides this weekend. I I think lots plays into the favor of Fremantle. There are little things that are a bit more uncomfortable for Freya, like the flight backwards and forth. It would be quite a tricky trip for them, um, just purely size. They haven't played in a grand final in a long time. Um Yeah, the I I I think I think there's they play a style of football to me that is the most predictable. I think I said that a month ago as well. Like they are your you know, your sort of stock standard.
How does Fremantle’s playing style compare to a predictable ‘ETF’ investment model?
They are your FTE if we're using trading term ETF so if we're using trading terms, like we know what return we're gonna get. It's gonna be seven to ten percent and it's gonna be good. Um But the the thing that concerns me for them is they just don't bat as deep with just pure star power, like pure, pure star power. No one does to be fair. Brisbane outbid everyone on pure star power and that and that is the only area. Um I think free men are a more dependable team. Like I think you know what you're gonna get. They've been outrageously consistent. All by two weekends this year, they've shown up and played incredibly well.
The friend the uh Brisbane side of things is how epic would it be for the three in a row?
Could Brisbane achieve a historic three‑peat and what would it mean for the league?
Yeah. I I I am very happy whichever way the result goes. I I generally am of the belief that I like to see something unique and special. And to me, Freo's first premiership will be great to watch. But to watch greatness always excites me a lot and to see three in a row is special. I know we've sort of they'll th they'll be the third team of this this century to do so. But the teams that they'll be walking next to are pretty remarkable. Ironically, obviously Brisbane already been there before in the early two thousands, but They're a scary team, Brisbane, to be frank. I I I can see them winning. I can see them
What final thoughts do the hosts share about the uniqueness of a Fremantle win versus Brisbane dominance?
I can see them winning this week and another two or three in the next five years as well. It's a
frightening prospect.
Yeah, I I I think they're a pretty remarkable team. So yeah, they're a special team. When they play well, it's a it's an actual privilege to watch them play. There is Sinterlading is probably the Geelong team back in the day when Geelong were probably as star started as this side.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What were the key takeaways from the preliminary finals and how did they set up the Grand Final?
0:00–0:48
2
Why is Hayden Young’s goal considered one of the most decisive moments in recent finals?
0:48–1:37
3
Is Fremantle realistically positioned to win its first premiership this weekend?
1:37–2:20
4
How does Fremantle’s playing style compare to a predictable ‘ETF’ investment model?
2:20–3:05
5
Could Brisbane achieve a historic three‑peat and what would it mean for the league?
3:05–3:44
6
What final thoughts do the hosts share about the uniqueness of a Fremantle win versus Brisbane dominance?
3:44–4:08
Speakers
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