In this vein of form is there a real danger H&A game remaining ?
Mate of mine reckons Norfs..
In this vein of form is there a real danger H&A game remaining ?
Mate of mine reckons Norfs..
People keep overlooking this. My prediction that we would finish third on the ladder is predicted on Melbourne losing two of their next three (which I think is a distinct possibility).
There is no certainty in football, but the suggestion that it is simply a two horse race between Port and the Swans for fourth place (while the top three are set) is ridiculous.
Considering the form of North, the fact that our earlier game against the Saints was close and we got belted by GC, I would say they are all danger games. I don’t know if one is more of a danger than another, but the Kangaroos midfield have been playing quite well - although losing a quality player like Cunnington will likely hurt them.
Nevertheless, we should go in with the confidence that we can beat all three, but only if we play well. If we are off, we will lose the unexpected (and our shot at top four).
It's the same as always. If we are off by 5% and these other supposedly weaker teams see it and lift, then we will lose.
Earlier in the year, I believed that we could win 11 games this year. It was a belief based on the notion that the competition was more even than many believed and that we were undermanned last year and performed admirably given the playing list available. I had no idea the difference a change in playing style would make nor did I anticipate the amazing advantage the recruitment of Hickey would make to our midfield.
I still have doubts about the amount of pressure our back 6 can withstand without winning more clearances and contested ball but there is genuine hope, and more than that a Joie d’Vivre abut this group that invites celebration of their efforts.
Can they win? I am not sure but to do so they will have to win 3 more home and away, hope that PA lose 2/3 and then win 3 games straight or 3/4 against the best in the competition.
I believe.
Every game is a danger game these days. So they should all be treated that way. I hope the boys remember that. But I would rather lose one of these and win finals. Have our stutter before the finals so to speak. I am not sure that would make us top four though. It probably could if the others lose 2 and we only lose 1 and the other two are huge wins.
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we need to run into finals in a rich vein of form. so win all three is the only way to go.
In 2014 and 2016 we were an experienced and battle hardened team. This year we are more like the 2012 team except maybe a year or two earlier in development. They haven't yet built the confidence of the 2014 and 2016 teams. Losses can create losses of confidence in younger players. We need to follow Barry's suggestion and keep on a roll. Bring it young Bloods
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