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The March to September - 2019
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Too many people jumping on us for the flag, too far out. Need to lose a few from the bandwagon without losing games.
Talking about neutrals. Just heard N.Riewoldt tip us to win it. Last year we were clear favourites and hit the wall. We need to stay hungry. Long way from securing the double chance and play three teams above us in the last month.
I agree.
But it’s going to be really hard to keep losing games and drop people off the bandwagon.
The only way to lose fans is to lose.
Completely different to last year as we were so far in front we lost our edge.
This year the side is still working on getting it right. Everyone is hungry. No-one has their spot sown up. Options everywhere for the selectors.
We are hungry and in hunting mode.
Better shape than last year as a team. Worse shape in that not much room for error.
agree. Ideally, Collingwood lose Degoey and Pendlebury and Grundy in the first quarter and only lose by 1 pt.
Clearly has an affinity with the Tigers obviously with Jack but whenever he does analysis on us he's pretty effusive, bordering on fanboy status....
Probably reading PRE as I write
Last year we came out of the blocks hard and were playing close to perfect football in the early to mid rounds, I think the premiership had a bit to do with it, there was almost an attitude to prove this was no fluke,
I believe it wore us down in the end, couldn’t maintain it right to the finish,
The difference this year , we appear to be building now, this was the time last year, cracks were starting to appear
Before the season started Hardwick was speaking of exactly that and how we had changed our approach for 2019 to make sure we are firing later in the season.
The injuries compounded the problem but maybe it will turn out they also helped. Not that you want injuries at anytime.
The advantage of the injuries, we have a lot of fresh well rested bodies, who should go into finals not so worn out with half a season under their belts not a full one , you can’t plan for that, but hopefully it may be a weird blessing in disguise
I believe Collingwood had a bit of that last year, when they ran over us in the PF
there is no perfect method. all thats important is that you're firing at the right time. a friendly finals draw also helps. the cards fell perfectly in 2017. Not so much in 2018. a bit of luck is needed.
Certainly better to get your injuries early on in a season and having them all come up build towards the end of the season as we've done. As many players haven't endured a full season of games they probably feel a lot fresher too. I think the situation will definitely help us leading into finals. We still have some good teams to beat though in the H&A season. Will be a good test leading into finals.
There is a heap of work to do for the Tigers to be contenders we are not in the 4 so that is the target 4th spot at least.
Collingwood Eagles, and Bears are all big games and Carlton will come at us with everything.
Melbourne are tanking now again with the cue in the rack, so not too fussed about them.
Collingwood Eagles, and Bears are all big games and Carlton will come at us with everything.
Melbourne are tanking now again with the cue in the rack, so not too fussed about them.
There's a new thread in 'What the Journos Say' forum where Wayne Carey anoints the Tigers as 2019 premiership favourites.
Surely you don't believe there is a causal link between being tipped for the flag and actually winning or losing games?
Is this just footy superstition?
Yes, we are indeed building. But is anyone else worried it’s a tad too early? By about a month?
Yes, it’s through necessity also, as we pretty much need to win all our games in order to guarantee a top four spot.
But if we finish 5th after being up for 8-9 rounds, we then have four finals.
It’s a fine line. Losing to the Roos and Dogs could cost us.
On the flip side, I’m absolutely loving what we’re doing right now and should probably just enjoy the ride!
Yes, it’s through necessity also, as we pretty much need to win all our games in order to guarantee a top four spot.
But if we finish 5th after being up for 8-9 rounds, we then have four finals.
It’s a fine line. Losing to the Roos and Dogs could cost us.
On the flip side, I’m absolutely loving what we’re doing right now and should probably just enjoy the ride!
