Way I see is we get our interstate test in the EF.
From there it’s a Victorian bloodbath. And we’re the shark
I am not there yet, assuming finals that is - even though I believe we have turned the corner and our form is back - whether we can overcome our injuries against the cats I am not so sure yet. Our other games we should be OK.
I too like our revamped backline and I think our mix of young inexperienced players (Stack, Mansell and Ross) is about the max we can take into a game and match the 4qtr intensity needed to beat the top teams, plus get the enthusiasm from our younger players - adding a Dow, RCD or CCJ was a bridge to much for us just at the moment.
My problem is that we are still reliant on how other teams go - we don’t yet have our destiny in our hands - unless we overcome the cats.
I am not to worried about the teams below us as I can’t see Freo and saints making up the percentage needed, therefore they have to win an extra game to us. GWS have a harder draw.
Big game against the cats - it will take our best (assume Cameron is not playing means we will give it a shake).