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Its going to be quite a ride. We are built for winter, momentum and confidence will play a big role.
I visited bigfooty and most supporters seem to be writing off their games against us, even eagles supporters. We still have an intimidation factor (how times have changed).
Yep we might not have beaten anyone of real quality just yet, but there is not one other team in the league that would’ve won the amount of games we have with the equivalent injuries that we have sustained.
Freo at the time was very meritorious. No Cotchin, Riewoldt, Rance. They were 5th, we were 9th.
OK, a reminder for everyone.
In R16 2017, we got done by 67 points against the Aints at the Dump and moved to 9-6.
From there, we won 6 of the last 7, finished 3rd and won our way to a flag.
In R16 2019, we are 9-6 again and have the next 7 at the G.............can history repeat? Just like the fans older than me mention 1969?
In R16 2017, we got done by 67 points against the Aints at the Dump and moved to 9-6.
From there, we won 6 of the last 7, finished 3rd and won our way to a flag.
In R16 2019, we are 9-6 again and have the next 7 at the G.............can history repeat? Just like the fans older than me mention 1969?
Tony Braxton-Hicks
There are no stupid ideas, just stupid people
The plan was always to peak in September, not April, but the injuries will have given that a bit of a scare early on. But make no mistake we've been preparing all along so that "our best football is in front of us".
Weird season so far. Teams that have been dominating are suddenly struggling and losing games. Teams that were *smile* enough to swap coaches mid season are suddenly winning games or very competitive.
We've had a horror first half of the season with injuries to premium players and remained fairly honest and competitive.
A kiss on the arse from the injury gods and the chance to get some key players back in form means we'll be as competitive as anyone when finals roll around.
Pure bonus will be the games we've gotten into our next generation youngsters this year, Snipper, Lloydy, Concareter n Jar Head all being released last year has provided the perfect opening for fresh players to leap into the injury holes and stake their claims.
We've had a horror first half of the season with injuries to premium players and remained fairly honest and competitive.
A kiss on the arse from the injury gods and the chance to get some key players back in form means we'll be as competitive as anyone when finals roll around.
Pure bonus will be the games we've gotten into our next generation youngsters this year, Snipper, Lloydy, Concareter n Jar Head all being released last year has provided the perfect opening for fresh players to leap into the injury holes and stake their claims.
You take what you can get when the chips are down.
Make no mistake we have launched the assault.
Much like the 2017 MCG game against GWS, next week will tell us where we stand.
GWS is mixing their form, but their best is formidable. They beat us narrowly but convincingly last year when we were near our best.
A loss next week would be a significant setback. It's a must-win, our most important game so far.
GWS is mixing their form, but their best is formidable. They beat us narrowly but convincingly last year when we were near our best.
A loss next week would be a significant setback. It's a must-win, our most important game so far.
No doubt hope w3 can get top 4, however I think this year it could be won from 8th , who knows how September opens up, win this week is just the first box that needs ticking. Hopefully the TIger faithful can be out on force
whether we finish 4th, 6th or 8th, there is one thing we need to avoid if we are gonna makes any inroads in september... avoid an elimination final away to the eagles. I'll be happy to take on the Giants or the Lions away, but not the eagles. much like 2017 when we avoided the crows.
