Was contemplating end of year trades, the return of Trenners and Petracca, another year of Roo's coaching and draft/trading...

... and wondered who thinks we can crack the finals next season, Roos last as our coach?

and why / why not?

I like your optimism with trenners but I think his playing days are over.

We are a decent mobile ruckman short, 2-3 midfielders short, pace and an upgrade on our skills from being considered a finals chance

Edited April 21, 201510 yr by deeflog

It's far too early to tell. Games like this Friday, and how we perform away from Melbourne and against the likes of Hawthorn and Sydney, not to mention mid-range teams like North, Adelaide, Port etc will tell us a lot.

I think it is possible. We would need some injury luck, some natural improvement from most of the younger players and the older players to maintain their current abilities. Of course it would be great to recruit one younger player from another team (GWS etc.) to further improve our chances for next year.

Even the Adelaide match shows we had chances & maybe if we had of had another 12 months of playing together some of those sillier mistakes (us kicking to a 2v1 in our favor and kicking it to their 1 sort of stuff, or JKH getting run down etc) would not happen as much.

What we still need:

1) another 2 b+ midfielders (trade/draft/Petracca)

2) Ruckman to replace Jamar (be it at the end of this year or next). Gawn has the talent and height, but reminds me of an under performing jack watts at times.

3) Chris Dawes to have a fantastic marking year (or another forward).

Go Dees

yep finals 16, flag 18

Not without a better ruckman

still a couple of years off I think

Wouldn't have a bloody clue. Too far out to judge.

Yes I'm quite comfortable here on this fence, why do you ask?

I think just outside is more likely. It would be amazing if we did though.

At my age I have seen so many false dawns, that I won't allow myself to get over excited until September 2016 at the earliest.

But, yes, given some luck and another off season of good recruiting than who knows?

Man this club has really done a number on us supporters. There is no reason for anyone to be writing us off for finals NEXT YEAR already, we've only just started this year. Who knows, what if we have a good run in the back end of this season winning 8 or so games (our run homes decent)? Not out of the realms of possibility. Stay positive people we're on the right track now.

Edited April 21, 201510 yr by Dr. Gonzo

Watts for Aish

Pick 3 on aggressive utility

Aish, Brayshaw , Viney, Salem, Toumpas, Tyson, Petracca, Trengove

Midfield is looking ok..

I think we've finally got some real talent in the club so another good trade/draft period should set us up for a run at finals in 2016.

50 years of false dawns. I am depressed I am going to bed.

Watts for Aish

Pick 3 on aggressive utility

Aish, Brayshaw , Viney, Salem, Toumpas, Tyson, Petracca, Trengove

Midfield is looking ok..

Watts for Aish. I think you're having a laugh.

Watts for Aish. I think you're having a laugh.

Developed pick 1 for an undeveloped pick 6 whose been playing in the 2s

Edited April 21, 201510 yr by olisik

midfield simply doesn't have enough depth to challenge for top 8 spot.

even the pretty ordinary sides bat deep in the midfield.

structurally we're okay.

Was contemplating end of year trades, the return of Trenners and Petracca, another year of Roo's coaching and draft/trading...

... and wondered who thinks we can crack the finals next season, Roos last as our coach?

and why / why not?

I actually think if we beat Richmond and manage to beat collingwood twice and hopefully get one back on a depleted eagles unit..

We could sneak in this year?

Any beleivers?

I actually think if we beat Richmond and manage to beat collingwood twice and hopefully get one back on a depleted eagles unit..

We could sneak in this year?

Any beleivers?

No.

We simply don't have the skill to match it with half the sides in the AFL.

Class Ruckman & at least two more mature mids are needed before Finals are a reality

Edited April 22, 201510 yr by Sir Why You Little

Watts for Aish

Pick 3 on aggressive utility

Aish, Brayshaw , Viney, Salem, Toumpas, Tyson, Petracca, Trengove

Midfield is looking ok..

Agree Bellchambers, Yarran, and Aish could be good targets at seasons end

No.

We simply don't have the skill to match it with half the sides in the AFL.

Respectfully Disagree

hhaha you don't see too many Angela Lansbury gifs these days