Just looking at the ladder and noted that if we win by a lot and Tigers just beat Roos we would jump several teams and finish in 9th spot.

Which gets us what?

I noticed this also. Considering that this season is widely considered to be a complete disaster, our actual finishing spot and ladder position isn't too far from where I expected it to be.

If we lose, we end up 13th which is more reflective of our year

much prefer the tiggers to have ninth. its just so right.

tenth will do ok, 13th would be shamefuller than we should have but deserved.

And it also teaches those that thought 9/10 wins finshing 10th to 7th is a 'pass' and would get Dean another contract that things are never as simple as having hard and fast measurements of a year...

I saw this year best case 6th with finishing 10th probably my expectation. I expected us to beat up on sides at a similar stage to us yet lose to the more mature teams but with a more consistently competitive showing.

From a win loss perspective this season has not been a disaster but has not lived up to the over the top expectations of some supporters. Our performances against the stronger bodied sides is where the biggest disappointment lies and such results can be attributed to an indifferent game plan (being rectified), a young and immature midfield (more games and preseason will assist this) and poor leadership (hopefully will get a massive shake up between seasons).

We have played 8 debutants and all have exciting qualities though I am not sold on Evans or Nicholson. That leaves only 4 players on our list including rookies who have not experienced senior football.

We have seen another 5 players clock up 50 AFL games (Bennell, Garland, Martin, Morton, Petterd) and injury permitting should see Watts, Trengove, McKenzie, Jurrah and Grimes follow suit next year.

We have seen injuries to Jamar open up invaluable experience for Martin and Gawn. The same can be said for Grimes opening up

opportunities for Strauss, Tapscott, Nicholson and Blease off half back.

This years focus was always about development and not about an assault on the finals. I still believe we have a great list and we need to stay the course, be patient and make some smart list management decisions. We do not need to panic into trying to rush our move up the ladder with short sighted trades.

The season will finish today and many will say it was a wasted year but dont discount some of the positives that will be looked back on as very important as we start to rise over the coming seasons.

GO DEES - GIVE'M HELL

One of the more sensible, and level headed posts I have read on this thing for a long time, BRFE.

I saw this year best case 6th with finishing 10th probably my expectation. I expected us to beat up on sides at a similar stage to us yet lose to the more mature teams but with a more consistently competitive showing.

From a win loss perspective this season has not been a disaster but has not lived up to the over the top expectations of some supporters. Our performances against the stronger bodied sides is where the biggest disappointment lies and such results can be attributed to an indifferent game plan (being rectified), a young and immature midfield (more games and preseason will assist this) and poor leadership (hopefully will get a massive shake up between seasons).

We have played 8 debutants and all have exciting qualities though I am not sold on Evans or Nicholson. That leaves only 4 players on our list including rookies who have not experienced senior football.

We have seen another 5 players clock up 50 AFL games (Bennell, Garland, Martin, Morton, Petterd) and injury permitting should see Watts, Trengove, McKenzie, Jurrah and Grimes follow suit next year.

We have seen injuries to Jamar open up invaluable experience for Martin and Gawn. The same can be said for Grimes opening up

opportunities for Strauss, Tapscott, Nicholson and Blease off half back.

This years focus was always about development and not about an assault on the finals. I still believe we have a great list and we need to stay the course, be patient and make some smart list management decisions. We do not need to panic into trying to rush our move up the ladder with short sighted trades.

The season will finish today and many will say it was a wasted year but dont discount some of the positives that will be looked back on as very important as we start to rise over the coming seasons.

GO DEES - GIVE'M HELL

MONEY.

Bang on it.

That's a pretty good summary of our on-field season brfe, but what really cuts deep with me is the off-field shenanagins. I really thought we had built a rock-solid base for the long-term in this area, but sadly that has not been the case. I guess the positive side to this is that it's more easily fixed than a poor playing list.

Tigers will be jealous .

One of the more sensible, and level headed posts I have read on this thing for a long time, BRFE.

+1. Pin that summary on the homepage...

It's a joyous day when you finish the season below Richmond