That's a pretty disappointing stat. Means a lot of our enthusiasm has been dented early, for the last 10 years.

That's a pretty disappointing stat. Means a lot of our enthusiasm has been dented early, for the last 10 years.

A decade of misery when you think about that stat Redleg it is very surprising that we can still muster 30 000 members a week before the first game.

I dream of what would happen if we ever win the first two games!

A decade of misery when you think about that stat Redleg it is very surprising that we can still muster 30 000 members a week before the first game.

I dream of what would happen if we ever win the first two games!

Our membership willl be affected by the first two rounds, positively or negatively. A couple of early wins will give some real hope for improvement, especially with good players still out.

50% of teams lose in round 1.

I am confident of a win against the Saints but would like to see atleast one of Dawes, Hogan or Clark out there. It would be a blow not to win round 1 but not a disaster.

50% of teams lose in round 1.

Why are we always in the wrong 50% mauriesy?

50% of teams lose in round 1.

Not expecting any draws this round?

I am confident of a win against the Saints but would like to see atleast one of Dawes, Hogan or Clark out there. It would be a blow not to win round 1 but not a disaster.

Well it may not be a disaster but if we cannot beat the saints in their current condition then the first game at the G will be a thrashing.

It would be a blow not to win round 1 but not a disaster.

Would 0-5?

Would 0-5?

Yes but without a forward line it is a possibility

It shows the value of early wins, if we could snag wins against Saints and GWS, i know GWS have improved but so have we so we should view them as very winnable games, 2 wins in our first 3 games would be huge for our confidence through the season and could lead to 6-10 wins, although lose those games and we could have another terrible year, these first 3 rounds set the tone

50% of teams lose in round 1.

Yes but not every year right?

Every year the same - optimism shattered in the first quarter of round 1

I sincerely hoping for a good start to the season and will be at Etihard to watch them win!

Yes but not every year right?

Every year the same - optimism shattered in the first quarter of round 1

I sincerely hoping for a good start to the season and will be at Etihard to watch them win!

Me too but with zero confidence.

So what better way to start this new era than with a win first up... it will happen.

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Yes but without a forward line it is a possibility

To be honest, I think Fitzy, Howe and Pedersen is a bloody good 2nd choice forward line.

Not many teams would have the same luxury of our big 3 first choice forwards, but even less would have that depth.

It's not ideal, but I think we'll cope ok.

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To be honest, I think Fitzy, Howe and Pedersen is a bloody good 2nd choice forward line.

Not many teams would have the same luxury of our big 3 first choice forwards, but even less would have that depth.

It's not ideal, but I think we'll cope ok.

Pedersen !!

Maybe at Casey.

Honestly Machsy he was fourth choice after the current trio out injured.

50% of teams lose in round 1.

what's more frightening, that post, or the fact it has a bunch of likes?

the odds of any side losing the opening two rounds 8 years in a row is 1-in-512.. so yeah that is less than 0.2%.. so it is pathetic and inexcusable

go ahead and be glib to make yourself feel better though

To be honest, I think Fitzy, Howe and Pedersen is a bloody good 2nd choice forward line.

Not many teams would have the same luxury of our big 3 first choice forwards, but even less would have that depth.

It's not ideal, but I think we'll cope ok.

Really? What have Pederson and Fitzy done even in this pre-season to make you think they can play a key position forward role once the real thing starts?

Howe is definitely a third tall option and a good one and lock him in for that role but only if we get blokes playing the primary key position roles with some effect.

Really? What have Pederson and Fitzy done even in this pre-season to make you think they can play a key position forward role once the real thing starts?

Howe is definitely a third tall option and a good one and lock him in for that role but only if we get blokes playing the primary key position roles with some effect.

Howe has to improve his consistency and reliability. Seems to rely heavily on others and falls out of games when we're behind. Really hope he takes it to another level this year

2011 was alright. A draw V Sydney and then a 27-point 1st half lead against Hawthorn (before losing by 45), but nevertheless that was a great 1.5 games for the club

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