Phoenix v Perth - Sunday 5pm

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

C.T. wrote:

Finals Week 1 :A) 1st vs 2nd (1st leg)B) 3rd vs 6thC) 4th vs 5thFinals Week 2D) 1st vs 2nd ( Second Leg)E) Winner B vs Winner CPrelim FinalF) Loser (MatchA+MatchD) v Winner Match E..and finally Grand Final..G: Winner (MatchA+MatchD) v Winner Match F

So hang on - how does the Duckman-Lewis Heimlich manouvre System work with this?

Football used to be such a straightforward game...

apparently a couple of post-doc fellows at the Australian Institute of Sport Statistics are working on a formula to establish the likely numerical relationship

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Its actually not that complicated.

1st and Second get a "second chance." They can lose there home and away tie and still make it to the final.

The winner of the home and away tie go's direct into the final.

All The other matches act like proper knockout matches.

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

So does the away goals rule count? And what about when the coach calls for a power play?

Does the joker card negate a power play and can you bring on pikachu as an impact player (assuming ser-viper has been suspended for setting fire to an opposition player)?

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Jag wrote:

Wongo wrote:

Ifill wore a head bandage vs GCU, Daniel wore a head bandage vs Jets. Why not YF wear head bandages vs Glory?

New YF icon:

I may not have his headband but I think I have his liver

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

It seems that the finals series is based around the league finals series over here.. Which is equally as complicated and special.

Although it does allow us to qualify to the finals in 6th place, rather than having to be in 4th place which is a good start :)

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Mr_Incredible wrote:

ok , so it certainly seems that it is simpler than the rule for the use of apostrophes

what did they teach you at journo school DJ ?

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

tigers wrote:

Mr_Incredible wrote:

Its actually not that complicated. 1st and Second get a "second chance." They can lose there home and away tie and still make it to the final. The winner of the home and away tie go's direct into the final. All The other matches act like proper knockout matches.

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ok , so it certainly seems thatï¿½it is simpler than the rule for the use of apostrophes

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what did they teach you at journo school DJ ?

Haven't gone to Journo school (yet - I start in Feb!). It's radio, therefore it's talking and so I don't need to worry about grammar :-P

At least thats (or that's

) What I tell myself.Mr_Incredible2009-11-07 17:41:32

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

It doesn't matter who we play, we are going to tear them limb from limb. Ifill is going to get the most amazing reception.

Let's just pray for another day of the same vintage as today and those before it. Hopefully if the weather plays it's part we will see the crowd that this unstoppable force (at home) deserves.

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Hard News wrote:

Yeah, but he's been civil here today.

Thank you.

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

ozespri wrote:

Mate the real fun stuff is going to happen post NZ/Bahrain playoff game, when FIFA and the AFC work out what to do with Oceania, you ain't seen nothing yet.

This guy has an anti-NZ obsession as seen on the Victory forum. Suspect he still hasn't forgiven NZ for kicking Oz out of the '82 World Cup. Either that or he once had a bad experience on a Air NZ flight.

Edit - Fixed quote tags

1. I was only 5 in 1982, the only game I remember is the final when Italy won.
2. Never flow Air-NZ.
3. My main reason for joining is that NZ is going through a similar phase to Australia in late-2005, where the game almost hinged on the play-off match. I'm interested to see how NZ handles it. We've got 4 years of good advice we can offer :)
diego's son2009-11-07 18:42:58

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

should be a good game.

hoping for a win.

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Lucky Bandana - check
Lucky Phoenix City T - check
Mostly lucky scarf - check

C'mon Nix!

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

That playoff system is crazy and definitely favours finishing in the top two, which could be arged is a good thing.

Tough on third, especially if it's only decided on Goal Diff. Finish third, win 2 games and you're still not in the final!

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Junior82 wrote:

Football used to be such a straightforward game...

Yeah - bring back the toss of a coin to see who progresses to the next round should there be a draw in a knockout game

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

whooooooo wrote:

hoping for a win.

Really ??

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I'm working and they won't let me take the 2.5 hours off!

My better half is going though, forcing her to take a friend on my ticket to make up the numbers.

Central Hawkes Bay Nix
and tragic follower of Charlton Athletic

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

good man, yeah cant make it today either, lame work issues, but radio at work will be switched onto the nix. Come on boys. 4-0. Ifill, Greenacre, Costa and Lia

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

2-0 Phoenix.
Ifill & Costa.

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I'll be there, wonderful day. Perfect for the Phoenix. I'll say 3-0 again. Brown, Ifill, Dura to get his first goal. If the crowd isn't over 10k I don't know how we're going to get it up there. Great weather, team playing well, not too late, warm, everything looks good for a big crowd. Come on Phoenix !

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Junior82 wrote:

Lucky Bandana - check
Lucky Phoenix City T - check
Mostly lucky scarf - check

C'mon Nix!

How many of the fever still subscribe to the wearing of same clothes theory? Luckily the weather has been good so the clothing I worse on wednesday is good to go for today. Incidentally, the outfit is the same from gcu down to the socks.

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

simon_hampton wrote:

Agreed very much, surely we will see a bumper crowd today. Not to mention all the Playoff news building up- that should hopefully rope a few more people down there.

I'm picking 2 nil, Ifill & Greenie to score them.

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Gawd I love match days!

(Cue quote from Ron Manager...)

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

joachim wrote:

Junior82 wrote:

Lucky Bandana - check
Lucky Phoenix City T - check
Mostly lucky scarf - check

C'mon Nix!

I've worn the same shoes jeans shirt headphones and scarf for every home game this season, and things aren't going too badly

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Loving match days ... yes .. have just been down to Thorndon New World to get supplies .. full of Phoenix tees!!

Also, the opposition were spotted down the road in their tracksuits ...

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Oh you mean the enemy was spotted down the road in there tracksuits..lol Yes its a gorgues day.

Go Phoenix!!!

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

It's a beautiful day.

Time to kick some ass.

We will never fully decide who has won the football.

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

cronus wrote:

Loving match days ... yes .. have just been down to Thorndon New Worldï¿½ to get supplies .. full of Phoenix tees!!

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Also, the opposition were spotted down the road in their tracksuits ...

When I see opposition teams in town I'm always tempted to throw in an (accidental) heel clip

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

whos starting, any news yet? 442 just says paston is back from injury

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

akatarawa wrote:

whos starting, any news yet? 442 just says paston is back from injury

Hmmmm .. today's Star Times says he failed yesterday's fitness test so ?????

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

cronus wrote:

akatarawa wrote:

whos starting, any news yet? 442 just says paston is back from injury

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Hmmmm .. today's Star Times says he failed yesterday's fitness test so ?????

I read this also, said twice he was out today.

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

thats what i thought too, 442 said paston returned from injury. my guess is bertos on the bench again. phoenix wbsite says:

Wellington Phoenix squad: 1. Mark PASTON (gk), 2. Manny MUSCAT, 3. Tony LOCHHEAD, 5. DIEGO, 6. Tim BROWN, 7. Leo BERTOS, 8. Paul IFILL, 9. Chris GREENACRE, 10. Michael FERRANTE, 11. DANIEL, 12. Jiang CHEN, 13. Troy HEARFIELD, 14. Adrian CACERES, 16. David MULLIGAN, 17. Vince LIA, 18. Ben SIGMUND, 20. Reece CROWTHER (gk), 21. Marco ROJAS, 22. Andrew DURANTE (c), 23. Costa BARBAROUSES

*five to be omitted*

In: Mark PASTON (gk, return from injury), DIEGO (promoted), Michael FERRANTE (promoted), Jiang CHEN (promoted),David MULLIGAN, Marco ROJAS

Out: Jonathan GOULD (gk, short-term injury cover)

lets hope ferrante doesnt get a run out!

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

although the site isnt exactly up to date most of the time

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

CMON PHOENIX!!!!

Time to get on me way for the pre-match boozing

Im well excited. CMON YOU NIX

Give it hell today YF - the lads were loud as f*ck on wednesday for such a small crowd, it was awesome .DOUBLE IT TODAY the team relies on it

PHOENIX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Hoping to see the same formation as on Wednesday night!

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

3-0, first half Lia screamer, Ifill early in the second half (he'll kiss the badge), and Costa to wrap it up in injury time.

You know we belong together...

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Bertos with two assists - I would really like to see him have a strong game, more so than anyone else actually.

Right - off to the pub.Addicks2009-11-08 15:24:34

14/11/09

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

The morning paper in Perth has Paston and Leo back in the starting 11, Costa on the Bench. Plus a good article by Stan Lazaridis on how the allwhites deserve to go to the worldcup. Cant wait for this 1 come on the nix.

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Nix text just in - Same starting line up and Bench as last week!