Yep, equal 3rd is the highest we can go. WC and Geel are gonna fly away as top 2 and, IMO, are faves to play the GF........but hopefully we can interrupt......
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Tigerfan and I were referring to just at the end of next week. He said we,ll be 4th regardless of % if we beat GWS and WCE beat Collingwood but I’m pretty sure we’d need to greatly improve our % from 103 and Brisbane (111) and Collingwood (118) have theirs reduced.
In 2017 we were 9-6 and won 6/7
Finished 3rd
Got 3 finals on the MCG and won them all
Finished 3rd
Got 3 finals on the MCG and won them all
Yep. We have to win by 80+, WC have to win by 80+ and Port have to win by 50+ for our % to go above the Lions and the Chokers
My heart says,
In our last 7 games we play 5 teams in the current 8. All of those teams need to keep winning to cement their finals chances.
If we make the finals then
A) We deserve to be in them
B) We will have beaten those teams around us and possibly above us.
This would mean we would be a chance, a real chance.
My head says
To date we have only beaten Port, Freo and the Bombers who are still in the race for the finals. We have not proven ourselves to be a worthy contender for a finals spot, let alone the flag.
Next 7 weeks is going to be one hell of a ride.........
In our last 7 games we play 5 teams in the current 8. All of those teams need to keep winning to cement their finals chances.
If we make the finals then
A) We deserve to be in them
B) We will have beaten those teams around us and possibly above us.
This would mean we would be a chance, a real chance.
My head says
To date we have only beaten Port, Freo and the Bombers who are still in the race for the finals. We have not proven ourselves to be a worthy contender for a finals spot, let alone the flag.
Next 7 weeks is going to be one hell of a ride.........
We are in an Identical situation to 2017.
9-6 after 15 and in 6th position.
Better actually because the run home is 7 at the MCG.
9-6 after 15 and in 6th position.
Better actually because the run home is 7 at the MCG.
Lets not get ahead of ourselves. its very easy to do do now that the ladder has opened up for us and top 4 is now achievable. our next 3 games will be tough. win those 3, then we can talk.
there is a bit of confusion as to when he can return. some say R21. some say week 1 of finals. I'm not sure which one it is, but he can definitely return this season
there is a bit of confusion as to when he can return. some say R21. some say week 1 of finals. I'm not sure which one it is, but he can definitely return this season
Looking ahead, I see our captain being the guiding hand in the lead up to the finals.
I noted his attack and ferocity from the get go on Saturday. He really set the tone, especially for the younger players.
His proven composure under pressure will resonate through the club.
At this point in time and IMHO, our most important jigsaw piece.
LTI = 8 weeks or longer I think I read somewhere so yes he can still return this year.
I noted his attack and ferocity from the get go on Saturday. He really set the tone, especially for the younger players.
His proven composure under pressure will resonate through the club.
At this point in time and IMHO, our most important jigsaw piece.
LTI = 8 weeks or longer I think I read somewhere so yes he can still return this year.
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On the club site, Hardwick praised Edwards' role as a high half forward against the Suns.
He also said, 'He was the best score-assist player in the AFL last year'.
So clearly, through re-locating Stack and Edwards to the forward line, and with the addition of Bolton, we're pumping skill and X-factor into attack. The aim is to increase our scoring power which, in my view, has traditionally been a problem if a game turned into a shoot out.
The match committee want to maximise goals if we win centre clearances, and maximise our ability to counter attack from defence if we don't, hence the immediate inclusion of Short, and trialling of Egg's skill as a defender and distributor. ( I also noted with interest the use of Baker down back in the magoos.)
The gut-running of Ellis and Kmac also assists with our team-defence approach, as does the capacity of Chol and Nank (once fit) to drift back and stand in the hole or block leading channels.
Make no mistake, we are now in rehearsal mode for a tilt at the flag, and are assembling a squad capable of regularly kicking 18-20 goals rather than just 14-16.
All these developments and refinements have come at a bad time for the likes of Butler and Higgins, whose form dropped away during a critical period as injured players once again became available.
He also said, 'He was the best score-assist player in the AFL last year'.
So clearly, through re-locating Stack and Edwards to the forward line, and with the addition of Bolton, we're pumping skill and X-factor into attack. The aim is to increase our scoring power which, in my view, has traditionally been a problem if a game turned into a shoot out.
The match committee want to maximise goals if we win centre clearances, and maximise our ability to counter attack from defence if we don't, hence the immediate inclusion of Short, and trialling of Egg's skill as a defender and distributor. ( I also noted with interest the use of Baker down back in the magoos.)
The gut-running of Ellis and Kmac also assists with our team-defence approach, as does the capacity of Chol and Nank (once fit) to drift back and stand in the hole or block leading channels.
Make no mistake, we are now in rehearsal mode for a tilt at the flag, and are assembling a squad capable of regularly kicking 18-20 goals rather than just 14-16.
All these developments and refinements have come at a bad time for the likes of Butler and Higgins, whose form dropped away during a critical period as injured players once again became available.
Agreed. If his example leads to an overall 10% lift in attack on both ball and player, across the team, that could readily translate into 3 goals less kicked against us and 3 extra goals we get ourselves. Critical moments in footy are about halting oppo momentum, and scoring against the flow. Inspiring examples were Cotchin's attack on Shiel and the ball in the PF, and Townsend's crunching tackle on Crouch in the GF. Such moments send the message, 'We've come to play, and we're not going away.'
You can only go on current form and it looks like the Tigers are starting to surge forward. The next 5 games are winnable and the last two games against West Coast and Brisbane will act as heavy hitouts leading into the finals. I don't think we could ask for a better preparation. If everything goes to plan then we will finish fourth and play Geelong in the first final at the MCG. Delicious
R17. v. GWS. MCG
R18. V. Port. MCG
R 19. V. Coll. MCG
R20 v. Melb. MCG
R 21 v Carl. MCG
R 22 v. WCE. MCG
R. 23 v. Bris. MCG
R17. v. GWS. MCG
R18. V. Port. MCG
R 19. V. Coll. MCG
R20 v. Melb. MCG
R 21 v Carl. MCG
R 22 v. WCE. MCG
R. 23 v. Bris. MCG
so am I right in interpreting these stats like this L2
in the last 25 years, 66% of the time Richmond win the premiership, they used 38 or more players?
and we could make it 75% this year?
