Just looking through the various permutations, there is a reasonable chance that we could end the round in fifth position. Sure, it's quite long odds, but those odds are a whole lot shorter, then say, Paps hosting a Swans sponsored, footy tipping podcast.
To start the ball rolling, we need Collingwood to beat Geelong tonight. Which has been made more difficult with the injuries to Daicos and Sidebottom, but Collingwood still have potential to tire the large Geelong bodies, by making them run to every corner of the MCG. As they did in their round one victory, when they kicked the last eight goals.
Obviously the next thing that needs to happen, is for us to have a percentage boosting victory over Gold Coast on Saturday. Which is perfectly feasible, especially if they feel like they've already blown their finals chances.
Next we need Melbourne to give Carlton a bit of a hiding on Saturday night. I'm not sure if there's some sort of reasonably simple algebraic equation, to work out possible percentage rise and falls, but I suspect something like a forty point win for us and a forty point loss for Carlton could see us get in front of them. But of course, there is a huge range of scenarios.
Then perhaps the least likely of the required results, is for Hawthorn to beat the Western Bulldogs on Sunday afternoon in Launceston. But who knows, maybe they'll be full of confidence after their win over Collingwood.
Then we need Richmond to beat St Kilda. Which is quite possible, since both teams have been in mediocre form.
Finally, Port have to beat GWS. Strangely, they are favourites after losing four in a row, but I assume their wheels haven't fallen totally off, so, go Port.
Simple.
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