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Who will rue this more
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Can't really comment on the other teams, but feel personally it is a huge missed opportunity for the tigers and the potential to legitimately claim a dynasty alongside the great hawks/cats/lions teams.
cats no chance. the replace them with the giants.
of the 4 (assuming the giants replace the cats), the biggest losers are Collingwood. Pendles, Sidebottom and co aren't getting any younger.
as for us, this could be a lost flag, but I am confident our window will remain open for another 2-3 years. and we are much better placed than Geelong in terms of sustaining our place on the ladder with some very good kids coming though.
All have solid claims and u never quite know until the business end and what kinda shape you’re in. Yea I’m pissed but as much coz I can’t follow the footy ea weekend than anything else , contending is secondary
Geelong = contenders only in their own minds. Not truly in the window.
West Coast = in the window, but certain key players are either aging (Kennedy) or hard to rely on (Naitanui).
Collingwood = in the window, but no key forward means they are behind at least us and GWS.
GWS = right smack bang in the window.
Richmond = right smack bang in the window.
West Coast = in the window, but certain key players are either aging (Kennedy) or hard to rely on (Naitanui).
Collingwood = in the window, but no key forward means they are behind at least us and GWS.
GWS = right smack bang in the window.
Richmond = right smack bang in the window.
No seen all clubs and we were far and away ahead of West coast with 24 million cash reserves.
na, you are wrong, they have cash of $45M even after spending $35m on Lathlain Park
my thoughts exactly.
we have the most to lose, because the premiership was ours to lose. Literally, on form, with the bookies, with the intelligent tipsters. anyway you look at it, we were highly likely to win the 2020 premiership.
so its a complete *smile*.
but yeah, it could've been worse, there could have been an earthquake at 3/4 time on Sept 30 2017 that destroyed the MCG.
so,
we move on, and worry about the things that we can control.
which isnt very much.
Collingwood.
last effective year for Pendlebury and Sidebottom.
the team will fall away as these guys fade.
that group will rue missed chances. They should’ve beaten WC in 2018 and should’ve at least been finalist last year.
with the mental edge of PF 2018, who knows what might’ve happened.
as it stands, we got 2 flags, they have zip.
The loss of this season hurts them most.
last effective year for Pendlebury and Sidebottom.
the team will fall away as these guys fade.
that group will rue missed chances. They should’ve beaten WC in 2018 and should’ve at least been finalist last year.
with the mental edge of PF 2018, who knows what might’ve happened.
as it stands, we got 2 flags, they have zip.
The loss of this season hurts them most.
Another vote for the Pies. Was impressed by their preseason form.
Sucked in Bucks.
Sucked in Bucks.
The most to lose in order:
1. Richmond -- the good money was on another flag. The biggest shame is that surely would have quietened those who still question the legitimacy of our two recent flags.
2. GWS -- were next best placed for silverware. After the layoff, they could really struggle to regain the appetite for redemption that would have driven them to the next level.
3. Collingwood -- a relatively easy fixture meant they were in the mix. Champion Data ranked their fixture the 8th easiest and the way they stitched up the Bullies was impressive.
4. West Coast -- questions on next generation but current stars still in the right age bracket. Yeo, Gaff, Darling, Sheed, Kelly, McGovern and Shuey will keep them going although ageing Naitanui, Hurn, Kennedy, Redden and Sheppard a worry.
5. Geelong -- did they actually have much to lose in the first place? Nothing of any consequence changed for the Cats to believe they were in a better position this season compared with the previous few.
6. St Kilda -- good new coach, decent list and a missed chance for new players to gel. Reckon the Saints could have made the eight but the hiatus will stall their development for 12 months.
The least to lose in order:
1. Gold Coast -- with the right programmes, a chance for their highly rated kids to get bigger and stronger and more able to withstand a full season of playing against the hardened clubs.
2. Carlton -- were missing good players (McKay, Curnow, Betts, Marchbank and now Kreuzer) for a large chunk of time. Get them right and they'll be much better placed in 2021 than they were in 2020.
3. Essendon -- similar to Blues, Daniher's ongoing struggles won't hurt them as much with no footy this year. Also were likely to be without Heppell for a long stretch.
1. Richmond -- the good money was on another flag. The biggest shame is that surely would have quietened those who still question the legitimacy of our two recent flags.
2. GWS -- were next best placed for silverware. After the layoff, they could really struggle to regain the appetite for redemption that would have driven them to the next level.
3. Collingwood -- a relatively easy fixture meant they were in the mix. Champion Data ranked their fixture the 8th easiest and the way they stitched up the Bullies was impressive.
4. West Coast -- questions on next generation but current stars still in the right age bracket. Yeo, Gaff, Darling, Sheed, Kelly, McGovern and Shuey will keep them going although ageing Naitanui, Hurn, Kennedy, Redden and Sheppard a worry.
5. Geelong -- did they actually have much to lose in the first place? Nothing of any consequence changed for the Cats to believe they were in a better position this season compared with the previous few.
6. St Kilda -- good new coach, decent list and a missed chance for new players to gel. Reckon the Saints could have made the eight but the hiatus will stall their development for 12 months.
The least to lose in order:
1. Gold Coast -- with the right programmes, a chance for their highly rated kids to get bigger and stronger and more able to withstand a full season of playing against the hardened clubs.
2. Carlton -- were missing good players (McKay, Curnow, Betts, Marchbank and now Kreuzer) for a large chunk of time. Get them right and they'll be much better placed in 2021 than they were in 2020.
3. Essendon -- similar to Blues, Daniher's ongoing struggles won't hurt them as much with no footy this year. Also were likely to be without Heppell for a long stretch.
Yeah, I left gws out as I think their window is just opening.
I think this lost year will set Geelong back the most.... they went full now or never mode, with Collingwood a close second
Even as a supporter Richmond is an enigma.... list stills looks good for at least 2 more years.... but genuine back to back might be lost.
I don’t know how we will react to a short season if it does eventuate
I think this lost year will set Geelong back the most.... they went full now or never mode, with Collingwood a close second
Even as a supporter Richmond is an enigma.... list stills looks good for at least 2 more years.... but genuine back to back might be lost.
I don’t know how we will react to a short season if it does eventuate
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