just had a look at the fixture, Adelaide have some tricky games coming up against Giants, saints, eagles and the roos. The us as the bye rounds come to an end. we could be a game clear in 8th and i think we'll push the hawks.

We would be doing well to come within 30 points of the Hawks. They are still incredibly potent and shouldn't be taken lightly.

12 minutes ago, SaberFang said:

We would be doing well to come within 30 points of the Hawks. They are still incredibly potent and shouldn't be taken lightly.

while I think we will lose some of the games I looked at thinking we can win, the Hawthorn one is one that I think the players will really get them selves up for. Hawthorns midfield isn't what it used to be, and if Gawn gets on top of McEvoy then our contested ball winning mids should get first use. If we close down Smith or he has an off day, this will go a long way to pushing them. But lightly they are not being taken. Our zone seems to fail when fast players get on top and break our lines. Hawks still seem to be playing the short hit up style out of defence, which we have defended against well.

As for the 8, I see our return game against St Kilda as a must win and don't think we will, they just spread too quick and break our zone. Beating Port twice and the old eight point game against Adelaide. But as a young team I wouldn't be surprised if we put in some real shocking performances against teams that we would be favourites against and then play some good games against good opponents, Like the Hawks game I picked out.

Hopefully we start putting it together consistently, because our best will beat some of the top 6 teams, but our worst loses to essendon. If we can start playing badly and still beating teams like Brisbane, Collingwood, tigs, and the like with only the occasional loss then I think we will all be happy supporters playing finals or not.

So after writing all of that, it looks like I'm the ultimate fence sitter on taking a punt on us making the 8. How good is it having a competitive that we can talk about winning some of these games. It seemed so far off just a couple of years ago.

6 hours ago, SaberFang said:

The overwhelming optimism here gives me serious cause for concern about the outcome of tomorrow's match.

Feels suspiciously like the St Kilda match, after we won 2-in-a-row and spent the week beaming in the media.

 

MFCSS. 

I've tipped the Doggies.  I think we'll push them, but they are a very solid side even with the injuries. 

10 hours ago, Little Goffy said:

Think positive!

A good margin in the win over the Bulldogs + GC over GWS + Fremantle over Hawthorn ... and we're into the top 4! 

 

still a chance for top 6, win by 11+ goals & WCE win by less than 8 goals 

2 hours ago, RalphiusMaximus said:

I've tipped the Doggies.  I think we'll push them, but they are a very solid side even with the injuries. 

Na, you're off your head mate.

The Tigers just beat Sydney. Anyone is beatable on their day.  I think we will give the dogs a good show and am hopeful and somewhat confident of victory tomorrow. But I'm nervous about next week against Brisbane.  

1 minute ago, hells bells said:

The Tigers just beat Sydney. Anyone is beatable on their day.  I think we will give the dogs a good show and am hopeful and somewhat confident of victory tomorrow. But I'm nervous about next week against Brisbane.  

After the Essendon game, we have every right to query whether we will win the games we should win.

Hopefully, though, the GC win instilled the necessary belief in us that we are actually better than those sides.

3 minutes ago, hells bells said:

The Tigers just beat Sydney. Anyone is beatable on their day.  I think we will give the dogs a good show and am hopeful and somewhat confident of victory tomorrow. But I'm nervous about next week against Brisbane.  

Collingwood absolutely creamed Brisbane tonight and we should beat them, but we are talking about Melbourne. I think they will trouble us because sides like Brisbane, Carlton and Essendon always do and that's the thing we have to stop. 

Yes, for whatever reason, we seem to become extremely mediocre against poor opposition, but seem capable of taking it right up to teams that appear better than us.

It is purely mental, and come down to intent.  I think we've turned the corner in this issue, but the proof is in the pudding

Edited May 14, 20169 yr by hells bells

I'm a deez supporter living in sa and watched Geelong at Adelaide oval ...was stoked when Geelong won. One thing I'd like to say is the main difference I am seeing with the current demons side is passion. the Players are starting to show pride in the red and blue. willing to stand up for team mates who get knocked around - not being bullied by opposition. let's keep this up dee'z yeeeeeew