R14-23: The Run Home

[P-man 13,366]

When was the last hiding we dished out? I really think we could slaughter the Bummers to the tune of 10+ goals with the way the two teams are travelling.

It's a nice looking run home, but nothing is a certainty. I'm just enjoying the feeling of being confident we can win any of those matches.

[Fork 'em 6,983]

We own them.

Ahh yes ..... Famous last words.

They flogged us in the 2000GF and knocked us out in 2004 elimination final.

Make no mistake.

They own us.

Edited June 24, 2015 by Fork 'em

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

When was the last hiding we dished out? I really think we could slaughter the Bummers to the tune of 10+ goals with the way the two teams are travelling.

It's a nice looking run home, but nothing is a certainty. I'm just enjoying the feeling of being confident we can win any of those matches.

we beat GWS by 78 in r13, 2012 but if that doesnt count its

dockers by 89 points, R13, 2011

[old dee 23,787]

Ahh yes ..... Famous last words.

They flogged us in the 2000GF and knocked us out in 2004 elimination final.

Make no mistake.

They own us.

Also people conveniently forget early 2013 as well.

[Akum 2,660]

Also people conveniently forget early 2013 as well.

Let's face it OD, early 2013 is best forgotten anyway!

[old dee 23,787]

Let's face it OD, early 2013 is best forgotten anyway!

I agree Akum but people tend to have convenient memory lapses when it comes to Essendon

[H_T 3,043]

Dare to dream. The Geelong win would instil a lot of belief.

It's about time we took another scalp - other than the standard Tigers, Bombers or Bulldogs. They've done that now, having addressed a number of issues on and off. Geelong at Geelong - who would have thought!

I'm not saying we'll make finals, because it's not realistic given our form of recent times. But if there were ever a game or result to shake up and correct a number of issues, the Geelong game was it IMO.

It's quite feasible if more consistency happens, and key performances witnessed on the weekend, continue. We could win as many as 8 of the last 10. And that's ludicrous given where we are coming from, I know. So I'll say 6 or 7 of the last 10. Which would give us 10-11 wins and finish just outside.

[old dee 23,787]

Dare to dream. The Geelong win would instil a lot of belief.

It's about time we took another scalp - other than the standard Tigers, Bombers or Bulldogs. They've done that now, having addressed a number of issues on and off. Geelong at Geelong - who would have thought!

I'm not saying we'll make finals, because it's not realistic given our form of recent times. But if there were ever a game or result to shake up and correct a number of issues, the Geelong game was it IMO.

It's quite feasible if more consistency happens, and key performances witnessed on the weekend, continue. We could win as many as 8 of the last 10. And that's ludicrous given where we are coming from, I know. So I'll say 6 or 7 of the last 10. Which would give us 10-11 wins and finish just outside.

I love your dream it is just that bloody bus that I worry about.

[Fork 'em 6,983]

Also people conveniently forget early 2013 as well.

And Danihers last game .......

Even pizzed me off no end our pre-season game this year.

Embarrassed us with their VFL side.

Hate isn't a strong enough word for those (censored).

Edited June 24, 2015 by Fork 'em

[Pennant St Dee 13,172]

Lets just win 2 in a row to start with that would be nice

It's an old cliche but this team with it's current stage in rebuilding is very much a one week at a time side

[old dee 23,787]

Lets just win 2 in a row to start with that would be nice

It's an old cliche but this team with it's current stage in rebuilding is very much a one week at a time side

You have my vote PSD

[Queanbeyan Demon 6,843]

We'll win seven more games to finish on 11 wins and take eighth place on the ladder.

[Barney Rubble 1,576]

I really believe we have played the top 8 sides. and performed really well.

based on our efforts in the past few weeks, our side is growing in confidence.

It almost has that same feeling I had in 1987 when we rattled home with a wet sail to grab a spot in the finals.

Then only to be beaten by a team mistake that probably cost us a flag.

We should win 6 games conservatively Giants. Saints. Doggies. Bummers.. Blues.. Lions.

This gives us 10 wins.; 2 wins more than I anticipated.

Throw in a couple of shock wins and shock losses, and 10 wins sounds gettable.

We definitely are on the up. PJ may be on the money when he sprouted we are finals contenders next year.

lets hope so. GO DEES.

[Ted Lasso 19,513]

I reckon we are a sneaky chance to knock off west coast

[Its Time for Another 4,208]

I reckon we are a sneaky chance to knock off west coast

I always think we're a sneaky chance to knock off everyone until 5 minutes after first bounce.

Edited June 25, 2015 by It's Time

[rpfc 28,386]

I wonder whether Gorgoroth and (to a lesser extent Unleash Hell) still believe there is no point to bothering...

http://demonland.com/forums/index.php?/topic/38568-heartless-pathetic-club/

Salt the earth?

Well, I guess seasoning is important when cooking something special...

[Adam The God 30,222]

If we can't beat Essendon I would be disappointed.

But we might be in one of those turbulent years where we surprise at both ends of the spectrum - win at Geelong and lose a 'gimmie.'

Well, that's already happened really. We lost to St Kilda and beat Geelong in Geelong. I suspect this will happen again at least once this season.

[Adam The God 30,222]

I reckon we are a sneaky chance to knock off west coast

Please explain, mate. Hope you're right. I'm just hoping we turn up. How's that for MFCSS?

[rpfc 28,386]

Well, that's already happened really. We lost to St Kilda and beat Geelong in Geelong. I suspect this will happen again at least once this season.

No, I don't mean having a bad 41 secs in a decent game against a 'maniacal full ground pressure' team. I mean, coming out and being made to look like also rans against a team full of them...

[hemingway 7,627]

Well, that's already happened really. We lost to St Kilda and beat Geelong in Geelong. I suspect this will happen again at least once this season.

Agree Adam, as a developing team we are going to continue the swings and roundabouts. Look at other teams and we can see that with a few exceptions it is very difficult to maintain consistency in regard to effort and intensity from week to week. Hopefully we can manage more wins this season but we should expect losses and in some cases bad loses. We should enjoy the wins when they come and appreciate our improved competitiveness. We all have more hope this season than we have had for many, with good reason when you look at our list and emerging young guns. We should not treat losses as disasters and evidence that we are going nowhere. In fact as the media comments have suggested Paul Roos and others (including supporters) should stop referring to the past. I am concerned only with the current and future. My judgement on our progress will made at season end.

[Dr. Gonzo 24,209]

Also people conveniently forget early 2013 as well.

That's when they were whacked out of their gourd and we had Neeld!

[Bitter but optimistic 22,239]

That's when they were whacked out of their gourd and we had Neeld!

??? . You are far too subtle for me Doctor.

[Dr. Gonzo 24,209]

??? . You are far too subtle for me Doctor.

The Bombers were dusted to the eyeballs on the "good stuff"

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=out+of+your+gourd

(actually it's a quote from the Simpsons when Bart is on ADD meds but that link should help)

[FireOath 290]

For me, is top 8 or very close to barring injuries. Lets face it, it is the second year with Roosy nailing down on the game plan. We have some young guys and guys that are in their prime. We have added speed in the back and forward line now so it has upped the team by a fair bit. If we don't get close I would be disappointed. Again.

And people thought I was crazy at the start of the year.

[Lucifers Hero 39,747]

Mid season review: http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2015-06-25/midseason-reviews-haw-to-wb-inc-melb is a fair summary.

Some key points:

Story of the Season: Angus Brayshaw - shapes as a mid-field star! Say no more!

Best Individual Performance: Bernie for the job he did on Danger (could add: Pendlebury, Blicvas, Bontempelli & a few more)

Best Player: Our Captain, in AA contention

The Revelation: Jeffery, has kicked 25 goals already. On track to better his past season high.

I think we would all agree with those selections.

Nominated Key 2nd half games:

R15, Ess

R 18, Coll

R 20, WB

It looks like they have left out the 'obvious' wins and losses and these look like the 50/50 games.

To me all games (except maybe Eagles and Freo) are there for the taking.

I look at each season not so much in how many games we win but who we beat and how be beat them.

A real sign of improvement is beating the 'better' clubs and not just 'fluking' a win here and there.

Add a few more 'scalps' to GCS, Rich, WB and Geelong and 2015 will be a very good year!

Edited June 25, 2015 by Lucifer's Hero