Wanting to turn the tables this year, the Pies say they will be ready for two testing early assignments against genuine premiership contenders Western Bulldogs (Round 1) and St Kilda (Round 3), both at Etihad Stadium.

~ http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/pies...o-1225822513930

I'm not suggesting for a moment that we're going to be anywhere near premiership contender status in 2010 but aren't the Pies taking things for granted that their fixture in between those "testing early assignments" against Western Bulldogs and St Kilda in Round 2 is going to be an easy one?

I hope we make them pay and that they're 0-3 after the Saints beat them at Etihad.

  

Why would Collingwood be wary of Melbourne? They made us look second rate on both occassions last year. The Queens birthday game was one of our most insipid perfomances so far during the Bailey era.

I'm sure internally that Collingwood expect to beat us with ease in round 2. Hopefully that may work in our favour.

Out of our first 3 assignments, I believe the Collingwood game will be our toughest.

Edited January 23, 201015 yr by Bring-Back-Powell

Respect has to be earned

We have no Respect from any team at present, and why should we?

Every Team would have pencilled in victories against our name for this year.

Respect must be earnt with Hard work & Skill.

I reckon that's fair enough from the pies. But I understand where you're coming from Freddy. Mostly cos, well, it's them.

I'm glad they are thinking like that, they usually drop games or at least struggle to beat teams they think they should beat easily. As long as we don't pump our own tyres too much like the Queen's birthday and other times in the past that's when we usually get belted.

Our time starts now, and beating these "over achievers" will be a big step in the right direction.

At present, we are not worrying anyone. Most sides expect a win against the red and the blue. Proving we have developed will mean making examples of sides like Collingwood.

We will see how things are progressing come preseason.

Still a while yet, but 2010 will be the year the Dees start to remind all teams that we can get up for the odd WIN

It's pretty easy to get under everyone's radar when you've just made back to back wooden spoons so I can understand Collingwood's thinking. The bookies (always a good guide) don't think much of us either because I see that we're 16th in line in the NAB Cup betting. That's after us being drawn to play the Dockers in the first round of the competition. The game might be at Subiaco but we did beat them by 10 goals last time we played them. Yes, we need to win respect and that includes self respect judging on the way some of our posters here on Demonland go on from time to time.

Agree with most of the thread, you don't earn respect by getting beaten twice over 50 points against the same team.

Regardless of the result I just want to see Luke Ball get IRONED OUT !! Stand up Mr Moloney !!!!

SMASH HIM DOWN BEAMER!!!!!!!

Not really concerned with C'woodn't!

It just shows that there are over 40,000 idiots prepared to be frustrated by their continual failure during September's games.

Even "Eddie the Chins" has dropped the ball and is not as in demand as he was some time back. His gloss is gone.

Honestly do we worry a lot about respect, from these toothless, jobless, gold coat wearing, feral looking, sweat stained, academically challenged, rocket scientists??????

We are on a journey of excitement, they are trying the "top up" methodology that has been hugely successful of recent times with.......ah.......????? Yes, all teams use rejects but they had to bring in another ruckman because their vice captain couldn't cut it.

Regardless of the result I just want to see Luke Ball get IRONED OUT !! Stand up Mr Moloney !!!!

I'd prefer to see Watts iron out Maxwell, and tell him after the game, "Thanks for the tip on working hard in the off-season!"

I'd rather see us win

I'd rather see us win

Yes i will take the 4 points any day. Always shuts them up.

I cant wait to stick it up the filth. Our day is coming sooner than many think.

However, at least there is one website talking up or chances - Demons Set To Make The Finals

Every Team would have pencilled in victories against our name for this year.

I don't think Richmond will have?!

Yeah! Damn you Collingwood! How do you not be wary of a team that has won 7 games over the past two seasons. You should be fearing our WRATH and obvious SKILL!

Round 3 seems more like a testing loss than a testing assignment, Collingwood have no chance against the Saints at Etihad.

I don't think Richmond will have?!

Sure they Would. Hardwick will do alright at Richmond. Hasn't said a word to the media that i have heard.

He would back himself against us, doesn't mean he will get a win though

I am Glad we are in this position right now.

NO Game for us is easy this year, at home or away. Each week we will be the Hunters....Players careers on the line. If you are Good enough you are in.....