Dees winless in rounds 1 & 2 since 2005

[Redleg 40,219]

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

[old dee 23,503]

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!

[Redleg 40,219]

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.

[mauriesy 7,160]

50% of teams lose in round 1.

[Bedraggled Dee 336]

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.

[old dee 23,503]

50% of teams lose in round 1.

Why are we always in the wrong 50% mauriesy?

[Redleg 40,219]

50% of teams lose in round 1.

Not expecting any draws this round?

[old dee 23,503]

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.

[Redleg 40,219]

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

Would 0-5?

[old dee 23,503]

Would 0-5?

Yes but without a forward line it is a possibility

[Ted Lasso 18,786]

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

[jackaub 1,402]

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!

[old dee 23,503]

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.

[hardtack 10,422]

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

[The Stigga 1,081]

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[Machsy 2,858]

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.

[Machsy 2,858]

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[Ted Lasso 18,786]

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[old dee 23,503]

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.

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

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

[Bay Riffin 1,454]

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.

[Je Roos Salem 661]

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

[Je Roos Salem 661]

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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