It was an amazing final week of the Home and Away season.
Will Alf survive his heart attack? What next of the River Boys? How will Mr.Fisher express his feelings for Marylin and will Angel and Shane finally kiss?
Oh, sorry, wrong Home and Away season.
It was the final round of the AFL Home and Away season before the finals get underway and Footy Twitter was in fine form.
We have it all covered in another edition of Around The Tweets.
SUNDAY TWILIGHT
Port Adelaide 15-20 (110) def. Fremantle 10-7 (67)
Port Adelaide got the job done over Freo by 43 points as two clubs that had a season to forget finished off in a boring dead-rubber. Freo didn’t even live to expectations of sacking the coach and winning the next week.
Never tear us apart.
Ive bagged Hinkey and the team this year but seeing them walk off tonight stilll makes me believe and if you didnt show well go fuck right off because you wont do anything to help the club! #AFLPowerFreo
— David Battisti (@dbattisti_) August 25, 2019
Next year is going to be the best narrowly missing out on the finals ever!
💬 @PAFC coach Ken Hinkley at the #AFLPowerFreo post-match function "With my belief in the group, the coaches belief we have, they’re going to need a lot to try and get me out of this joint because I love it"
— PowerFromPort (@PowerFromPort) August 25, 2019
What a battle Port v Freo turned out to be!
Looking forward to the fierce contest that will be Port v Dockers this afternoon. #AFLpowerfreo pic.twitter.com/as4bDKrPBb
— Julian Schiller (@Julesschiller) August 25, 2019
SUNDAY ARVO:
Richmond 12-10 (82) def. Brisbane Lions 8-7 (55)
The Tigers got the job done over the Lions to secure a top-four finish, but Brisbane made sure they didn’t beat them by 10 goals or more to secure a week-one home final against Richmond.
Let’s do this again in two weeks.
Brisbane Lions fans might want to watch this passage of play in the incognito tab on their browser.
A little bit of banter between Charlie and Dan Rioli 😅#AFLTigersLions pic.twitter.com/5vvchU3pPE
— 7AFL (@7AFL) August 25, 2019
Richmond playing at the MCG is now a problem now that they win.
@VirginAustralia you might want to capitalise on the amount of Tigers fans who are going to need flights. They might need extra assistance though, they don’t travel much #AFLTigersLions
— steff ⭐️ (@steffffffffff96) August 25, 2019
Brisbane could go on and win the flag and people would still think they aren’t in the mix.
“They’re turning into a genuine contender”
We’ve won 9 straight & were 1st at the start of the round, BT…#AFLTigersLions
— Aaron Cooper (@scoopacoopa) August 25, 2019
SUNDAY EARLY
Western Bulldogs 18-13 (121) def. Adelaide 13-9 (87)
The Bulldogs belted Adelaide, putting the Crows out of their misery and ensured their top-eight finish with a 40 point win in Ballarat.
Game. Set. Match.
https://twitter.com/adam_hartlett/status/1165467969020776448?s=20
The Doggies players bloody love their sponsor’s product. (Take note Brisbane Lions)
When you really love Mission tortilla chips 😍 #AFLDogsCrows pic.twitter.com/B2RGWuD4AZ
— Josh (@JBarney1994) August 25, 2019
It’s just a little airborne, it’s still good – it’s still good.
So, bang, bang, bang. Quick 24 goals and i can smell September!! #AFLDogsCrows #weflyasone
— Ryan Fitzgerald (@FitzySA) August 25, 2019
Meanwhile, at Hawthorn, they needed the Crows to win in order to play finals.
Never thought we’d be saying this…
But carn the @Adelaide_FC Crows! 💛 #WeFlyAsOne pic.twitter.com/2hHNY1jUgW
— Hawthorn FC (@HawthornFC) August 25, 2019
…annnnndddd it’s gone.
😢
— Hawthorn FC (@HawthornFC) August 25, 2019
The atmosphere in Ballarat was electric yesterday. Perhaps this concept of playing footy at local suburban grounds in the afternoon could really take off?
How good does #AFLDogsCrows look? No LED boundary screens to burn your eyes. Full house. Rocking atmosphere.
That’s what you get with the suburban-style grounds. This trend works so much better in modern Australian sport.
Absolutely brilliant.— Sebastian Hassett (@sebth) August 25, 2019
SATURDAY NIGHT
West Coast 9-13 (67) def.by Hawthorn 16-9 (105)
Alistair Clarkson conjured up another stroke of coaching genius as for a good 12 hours the Hawks were in the eight and upset West Coast denying them a top-four finish.
AC You’ve Done it Again!
This might just be Clarko's masterpiece.#AFLEaglesHawks pic.twitter.com/axtFYvq4kn
— 7AFL (@7AFL) August 24, 2019
They literally are a happy team at Hawthorn.
"Everyone was just having fun, taking the piss. It was a good night."
– Isaac Smith 😂#AFLEaglesHawks pic.twitter.com/OyOQ6Vfgro
— 7AFL (@7AFL) August 24, 2019
When Eagles fans have run out of things to Boo, it’s best to head home early and beat the traffic.
10 minutes left in the game. So many disappointing fans tonight, probably same ones that are bagging the boys on social media post game. Expect them to play and win every week but you can’t even sit on your ass for a full game once a fortnight #AFLEaglesHawks pic.twitter.com/UF9sUrA1Ch
— Michael Cutri (@mikecutri) August 24, 2019
Now that you put it that way…
https://twitter.com/lilTelfer/status/1165237624350502913?s=20
SATURDAY NIGHT
Gold Coast 7-13 (55) def.by GWS 20-7 (127)
GWS got everything they wanted on Saturday night – some much-needed confidence on the eve of the finals, Jeremy Cameron booted nine to get the Coleman Medal and the Gold Coast got to put their miserable season out of its misery. In a way, everybody won.
Rohan, change the channel mate!
This game already shaping as an absolute farce. Zero pressure from Suns. Two men and a dog in attendance. Cameron set to kick about 18 goals. Really, really ordinary look for the competition. #AFLSunsGiants
— Rohan Connolly (@rohan_connolly) August 24, 2019
One big day out against the Suns, win a Coleman Medal! What a deal!
There’s just gotta be a better system than the Gold Coast Suns deciding the Coleman Medallist every year. #AFLSunsGiants
— maddie (@maddiemelb) August 24, 2019
Jack kicked about 10 against Gold Coast last year to cost Ben the Coleman last yeat. F****** embarrassment to the league. Oh well at least we didn't move up there and become this embarrassment #aflsunsgiants
— tmmisson (@tmmisson) August 24, 2019
The hottest ticket in town.
Might scrape 5k here tonight by bounce if the footy. If that. Eesshhh…. #AFLSunsGiants #cueintherackclearly pic.twitter.com/pg2wesi4N4
— Benny Jones (@benjiman1983) August 24, 2019
SATURDAY TWILIGHT:
Geelong 19-15 (129) def. Carlton 8-13 (61)
The Cats got top spot on the ladder with a solid 68 point win over the Blues at their home ground.
The Geelong banner wasn’t up to scracth.
Come on @GeelongCats. If you’re gunna pot the other mob, you can at least get the spelling right. #AFLCatsBlues pic.twitter.com/pL0rT8oRYo
— Andy Maher (@AndyMaherDFA) August 24, 2019
Punters who backed Paddy Dangerfield for the first goal have never been this satisfied in nine seconds, well…
Nine seconds!
What a start from Danger! 🔥#AFLCatsBlues pic.twitter.com/21ToCAzGQ0
— AFL (@AFL) August 24, 2019
Zero impact from Dangerfield.
BREAKING: Patrick Dangerfield had 34 disposals and four goals in today's #AFLCatsBlues game.
In his post-game press-conference, Geelong coach Chris Scott said it didn't have any impact on the game and may drop him for week one of the finals. #AFL
— Neds (@NedsAus) August 24, 2019
Hats off to Daisy Thomas, a fine career!
Dale Thomas, you legend 👍
Retiring Blue hands prized memorabilia to loyal fan. #AFLCatsBlues
WATCH: https://t.co/OFbthM4Trt pic.twitter.com/7wl7rfziwK
— Fox Footy (@FOXFOOTY) August 24, 2019
SATURDAY ARVO:
North Melbourne 13-10 (88) def. Melbourne 12-11 (83)
Melbourne finished off an awful 2019 season in style by going down to North Melbourne in the last minute in Hobart.
Dees fans are truly glass-half-full people.
I’ve had diseases I’ve been sadder to see go than Melbourne’s 2019 season. #AFLNorthDees
— Titus O'Reily (@TitusOReily) August 24, 2019
Well that about sums up the season #AFLNorthDees #bringon2020
— Caty Price (@caty_price) August 24, 2019
No doubt these blokes will be enjoying a well-earned refreshment on Mad Monday. Congrats on a fine career gents!
Two wonderful careers come to a close today.
Well played, Jordan Lewis and Scott Thompson.#AFLNorthDees pic.twitter.com/kL1jcFVwnm
— AFL (@AFL) August 24, 2019
SATURDAY ARVO:
Sydney 17-7 (109) def. St.Kilda 8-16 (64)
This game was nothing but a Buddy Frankin/Jarrad McVeigh/Kieran Jack tribute match.
Have we ever seen five players chaired off at once before?
A fitting send-off for the four retiring Swans. ❤️#AFLSwansSaints pic.twitter.com/QukUC9bubw
— AFL (@AFL) August 24, 2019
But really, it was just a testimonial match.
https://twitter.com/leachitup/status/1165145521884786688?s=20
FRIDAY NIGHT
Collingwood 10-11 (76) def. Essendon 10-5 (65)
It was a thriller on Friday night as the Pies and the wounded Bombers fought it out, but Twitter was all about Team USA being in attendance.
OMG AMERICANS ARE WATCHING FOOTY!!! THEY MUST LIKE US!!!
https://twitter.com/LukeHolmesby/status/1164856065126567936?s=20
HE DID THE GOAL UMPIRE SIGNAL AND WORE A COLLINGWOOD JUMPER. AFL HAS MADE IT TO THE INTERNATIONAL BIG TIME!
Joe Harris is a @CollingwoodFC fan 🏴🏳#AFLPiesDons pic.twitter.com/ISLY6QlnJJ
— 7AFL (@7AFL) August 23, 2019
PERHAPS THEY’LL PLAY FOOTY ONE DAY.
.@usabasketball represent! ✨
📷: @MichaelCWillson#AFL #AFLPiesDons pic.twitter.com/dBHkLtb0oJ
— AFL (@AFL) August 23, 2019
Could be the same said for Domestic T20 Cricketers as well.
No one cares what the basketballers think 🤔 #AFLPiesDons #giveitaspell
— Tim Ludeman (@tludey) August 23, 2019
Meanwhile, Pop is happy to speak to 3AW.
Team USA coach Gregg 'Pop' Popovich joined us for chat ahead of the bounce.
3AW is basketball 😏#AFLPiesDons pic.twitter.com/fkqYhiy4ZE
— 3AW Football (@3AWisfootball) August 23, 2019
But wasn’t having a bar of BT.
https://twitter.com/j_delaurentiis/status/1164847710995771393?s=20
At least the Wog Boy could come up with yet another zinger!
Even the Essendon vegan fans love Ham! #AFLPiesDons
— Nick Giannopoulos (@NikGiannopoulos) August 23, 2019