Tonight, St Kilda take on Collingwood in the second semi final to decide who will play Hawthorn for a spot in the 2008 AFL Grand Final. Last night, the Western Bulldogs knocked Sydney out of the competition and must now play Geeling for the last spot in the Grand Final. 

Hawthorn has pleyed collingwood twice this season, and has won both games by close to 10 goals. Conversely, Hawthorn played St Kilda only once, and after a promising start, end up losing the match by more than 5 goals. I would much prefer Collingwood to win this one tonight, I think we match up against them so much better then the Saints. This is also partially due to Malthouse's one on one approach which has netted Buddy a bag full of goals each time we have played so far.

I for one will be barraking for the pies tonight, a win from them tonight will give the Hawks a very good chance of making the 2008 Grand final. The first time they have been there since 1991 when the beat the Eagles to win their 9th Premiership.

Who do you want to win? Do you think we paly better against the Pies or Saints? 

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Hawthorn has earned themselves theior first preliminary finals berth in 7 years after a bruisng win over the Bulldogs at the MCG last night. More than 76,000 people turned out to watch the second qualifying final, and if you wouldn't have been disapointed if you were a Hawks fan. Buddy Frnklin kicked 8 goals for the match, just one shy of equaling the record for the number of goals kicked a qualifying final.

However, as good as Buddy was, the suprise packet was Michael Osborne. Osborne strated moving through the forward line after half time and earned himself 4 goals, as well as 2 scoring assists. Roughead chipped in with 3, but shoukld have really converted an additional 2 of his 3 behinds.

The Hawks will need every minute of the week off they earned by winning last night. Trent Croad didn't see the second half of the watch due to a foot injury, Rick Ladson suffered a shoulder injury, Grant Birchall injured his hip and a thigh injury to cameron stokes. 

The Hawks now take on the Loser of Geelong and St Kilda who will play the winner of Collingwood and Adelaide for a spot in the grand final. It's shaping up to be an exciting month. Wouldn't everyone love to see a Hawthorn Geelong Grand Final?!

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Hawthorn superstar Buddy Franklin etched his name into the record books by being the first player in 10 years, and the first indigenous player ever to kick the magical 100 goals in a season. Franklin kicked Four goals for the match but hit the milestone in the 25th minute of the first quarter and brought the house down at Telstra dome.

Marking the ball about 35  metres out on a slight angle the crowd rose to their feet and willed the Sherrin through the large uprights for a goal. Seconds later the field was alive with thousands of fans all eager to help the Hawks spearhead enjoy the moment. Buddy later revealed in the Herald Sun that he defied the plan to run off the field immediately instead deciding to celebrate with team mates and ultimately the thousands of Hawks and Carlton fans who 'invaded' the oval. 

The match took a backwards focus from then on with the Hawks dominating all areas of the ground to establish a handy, and ultimately insurmountable lead. Instead focus shifted to Carlton forward Brendon Fevola. Despite the Blues best efforts he was only able to manage 99 goals for the season which will surely leave him ruing missed chances throughout the season. 

The Hawks now take on a possibly depleated Western Bulldogs outfit on Friday night. Hawks coach Alistair Clarkson has been quick to mention that form, in which the Bulldogs have been largely lacking over the last 7 weeks,is no idication of how teams will perform in the finals. It's set to be a Friday night blockbuster.

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It's standing room only for those that are yet to get their tickets for this Saturday's clash against Carlton at the Telstra Dome.

All but 1500 standing room only tickets are remaining, making it the largest anticipated crowd at the venue since it opened. The previous record of 53,459 was set back in round 12 last year, ironically with these two sides playing against each other.

What's the drawcard? THe 'chance' to see two great forwards kick 100 goals in a season. There is little doubt that Lance Buddy Franklin will reach his 100 milestone, the first player to do it in 10 years. But what is not certain is whether Big Fev will kick the required 8 goals to reach the same milestone. With Craod and Brown ready in the back line I cant see him doing it. 

It should be a great game to watch, even though one of the teams playing wasn't fortunate enough to progress to the finals this year. I've got my tickets, and I can't wait!

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