Roost It 1,434 Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 Surely that's the best side we've listed since 2007. Young, good mix of experience, some potential A graders. A genuine forward, developing midfield, settled coaches and admin and probably another top 3 or 4 pick coming at years end. Throw in a couple of decent trades and it's not unrealistic seeing us move up the ladder next year. Wow footy may actually interest me again
DeeSpencer 26,675 Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 I think this side has potential for success and the right grounding for sustained success. But we all thought we had that in 2010 and 2011. I mean if you look at all the position groups with a discerning eye you can see there's still a lot of work to go. Last year the main players that we 'found' were the recruits - Tyson, Cross and Vince. Besides from that we had a few players cement themselves and a glimpse of some future talent, but that's about it. Dunn and Jetta improved. Howe nailed a half back spot. At the same time we lost Frawley and Clark for good. Tomorrow we get 4 new guys trying to cement their spot - Lumumba, Newton, Frost and Garlett. Plus we need more from the guys who in the past have just been nice to watch here and there. By that group I mean Salem, JKH, Hogan, Toumpas, Kent. This years bonus players so far are vandenBerg and Brayshaw. It's an exciting team tomorrow and if a lot of tomorrow's team can perform well enough to not get dropped and see us win 6 or even 8 games then I think we'll be on to some sustainable. But we can't roll this group out for a 3 or 4 win season because that probably indicates we aren't going anywhere in a hurry and the development still isn't working.
Maybe next year 170 Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 Let's keep the lid on it. Have not played a game yet. Been a Melbourne supporter way too long to buy into this. I remember after Jim Stynes passing away, I was convinced we would have a good year. We know how that ended.
RalphiusMaximus 6,112 Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 I think we'll have more of an idea in four weeks and a few days.
dazzledavey36 56,333 Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 Its a good side but wouldn't say its the best since 2007..
Norm Smith's Curse 2,602 Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 I think 5-6 wins. We are reliant on youth and that takes time.
pantaloons 2,019 Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 On 03/04/2015 at 06:37, dazzledavey36 said: Its a good side but wouldn't say its the best since 2007.. How about "least terrible"?
Norm Smith's Curse 2,602 Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 This time tomorrow we'll have a good indication.
Bitter but optimistic 22,289 Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 On 03/04/2015 at 06:45, Sir Why You Little said: ask me about 4.30pm tomorrow You'll be pizz ed and obnoxious by then Sir. (And so will I)
Sir Why You Little 37,457 Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 On 03/04/2015 at 06:50, Bitter but optimistic said: You'll be pizz ed and obnoxious by then Sir. (And so will I)Distinctly possible Bitter. I will not stand for excuses this year.
Nasher 33,686 Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 On 03/04/2015 at 07:05, Sir Why You Little said: Distinctly possible Bitter. I will not stand for excuses this year. You haven't stood for excuses any other year either, and it's made SFA difference.
Sir Why You Little 37,457 Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 On 03/04/2015 at 07:18, Nasher said: You haven't stood for excuses any other year either, and it's made SFA difference. Correct and i wish more supporters had the same attitude.
Earl Hood 6,167 Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 On 03/04/2015 at 06:37, dazzledavey36 said: Its a good side but wouldn't say its the best since 2007.. Gee the bar is set pretty low if we are saying since 2007. God I hope Dazzle is right.
deeflog 679 Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 If the side had Dawes and vince in it I would say you would b close to the mark but without those 2 I'm not that comment is correct
Guest Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 I'm hoping to emulate Bart Simpson's feelings towards an astronaut Homer this year and feel less ashamed than I usually do.
John Crow Batty 8,892 Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 It's going to be a tough year with many ups and downs. This IMO looks like our most competative seasons for close on a decade. What I don't want to see is another capitulation like the second half of last season. Fighting out a solid season is a must for us.
dee-luded 2,959 Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 On 03/04/2015 at 06:10, Roost It said: Surely that's the best side we've listed since 2007 Young, good mix of experience, some potential A graders. A genuine forward, developing midfield, settled coaches and admin and probably another top 3 or 4 pick coming at years end. Throw in a couple of decent trades and it's not unrealistic seeing us move up the ladder next year. Wow footy may actually interest me again Ll'lets hope the father/son doesn't take our first pick. we could use it in howe many ways?
dee-luded 2,959 Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 On 03/04/2015 at 06:37, Norm Smith said: I think 5-6 wins. We are reliant on youth and that takes time. I think this is at the positive end of the scale, atthisstage ... 2014 > 12 Gold Coast 22 10 13 Carlton 22 7 14 Western Bulldogs 22 7 15 Brisbane Lions 22 7 16 Greater Western Sydney 22 6 17 Melbourne 22 4 18 St Kilda 22 4 we have to get over the Lions, Suns, Saints, Dogs & Ourselves... that's a giant hurdle to stumble over. if we are to get 6 wins+.
CBDees 3,167 Posted April 3, 2015 Posted April 3, 2015 On 03/04/2015 at 11:05, dee-luded said: I think this is at the positive end of the scale, atthisstage ... 2014 > 12 Gold Coast 22 10 13 Carlton 22 7 14 Western Bulldogs 22 7 15 Brisbane Lions 22 7 16 Greater Western Sydney 22 6 17 Melbourne 22 4 18 St Kilda 22 4 we have to get over the Lions, Suns, Saints, Dogs & Ourselves... that's a giant hurdle to stumble over. if we are to get 6 wins+. I would like to think that we stand a better chance of getting wins over both Carlton and the Pies than (for example) the Lions and the Suns. Also most Demon supporters would derive more pleasure achieving wins over those smug xxxxxs! Having said that however I am quietly confident about tomorrow (as I have been about Round 1 for the last decade)!
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