Looking ahead ... the Path to September

[Diamond_Jim 11,727]

This path that looked so golden a few weeks  back is now looking like an uphill goat's track

[What 18,810]

Win the last three and we play finals.

Too bad that wont happen. 

[McQueen 17,862]

Looking forward to testing out my new jigging rod on some demersals.

 

[SaberFang 7,141]

So, so disappointing that we've capitulated almost identically to the end of last season. Limping to the finish line once again after having every opportunity to play finals.

Will it ever end?

[Pates 9,536]

The equation is simple, win our last three and we make it (very likely at least). 

We can do it, whether we do.....

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Chances of winning the last three games? I'd say about 5%.

[Hardley Benial 460]

11 minutes ago, McQueen said:

Looking forward to testing out my new jigging rod on some demersals.

 

I don't ski, but there's lots of good snow atm, so to get away from my ferral mates I might take the Rangie (note Ford Ranger, not the cheap r/rover version!) up to high country with a single malt for company.

Looks the same as last year..get close and then capitulate

 

[McQueen 17,862]

5 minutes ago, MFC-11 said:

I don't ski, but there's lots of good snow atm, so to get away from my ferral mates I might take the Rangie (note Ford Ranger, not the cheap r/rover version!) up to high country with a single malt for company.

Looks the same as last year..get close and then capitulate

 

Sounds good.

The key to jig fishing is to not have anyone else on the boat fishing with bait. Fish will always go for the bait first - usually the little ones.

With jigs by themselves, you have a much improved chance of catching larger fish.

[layzie 28,668]

Expecting this team to run the table is like expecting Harold Holt to come home and leaving the porch light on

[Deemented Are Go! 3,602]

Just now, layzie said:

Expecting this team to run the table is like expecting Harold Holt to come home and leaving the porch light on

My late dear Grandma made his wedding cake, incidentally.

[jackaub 1,402]

There is no September for the DEEs am booking holiday now bye demon friends

[jackaub 1,402]

On 2 August 2017 at 11:16 PM, Beetle said:

I have us winning only 2 from the last 4.

I think we will lose to the Giants, beat the Bears and drop one of St Kilda or Collingwood.

Last weeks loss was catastrophic...but that's just based on my predictions.

Beat the Giants and we will lock in our spot.

Beetle you are magnificent in predictions

 

[Redlagged 806]

The path to September - well, Simon Goodwin loves to talk about the 'journey' we are all on. I think its a grating metaphor he might think of dropping: it has been a hard road for all of us, and he's been there for 5 minutes. 

Edited August 5, 2017 by Redlagged

[DubDee 20,526]

Don't think we can say if we win all 3 we are in. We are 10th so we need teams above us to lose. 

If adelaide win tomorrow they are pretty much top 2 so they may ease off the gas against bombers next week for example 

[MudDogs Gawn Win.. someday 499]

Melbournes Finals Prospects looking like.. 

 

[junk 342]

is this a 2018 path to september?

[beelzebub 22,225]

Just picture a gate closing.

And so it was....2017 done and dusted.

 

[monoccular 16,042]

The path to September will surely be Maroondah Hwy to Mansfield then C320 to Buller.  Even for a non skier like myself would find this more enjoyable that the alternative of watching Essendon play finals. 

[ding 5,126]

9 minutes ago, monoccular said:

The path to September will surely be Maroondah Hwy to Mansfield then C320 to Buller.  Even for a non skier like myself would find this more enjoyable that the alternative of watching Essendon play finals. 

At least we get to see them lose.

*another shrug.

[Sir Why You Little 34,430]

Once again our home ground The MCG will host other foriegn teams this September

Why?

Because the MFC Pooed its pants when the race got serious....

 

[deelete my account 1,194]

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+ Have GWS even lost a game in the last two seasons when they've hit their peak at Manuka? No.

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Maybe stop with the woe-is-us and buller meme garbage.

Edited August 5, 2017 by DominatrixTyson

[Fork 'em 6,507]

[MudDogs Gawn Win.. someday 499]

5 hours ago, DominatrixTyson said:

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GWSGWS Giants

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1836

1592

115.3

DLLWW

WB

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+ Have GWS even lost a game in the last two seasons when they've hit their peak at Manuka? No.

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Maybe stop with the woe-is-us and buller meme garbage.

Woewoden is us!

[Born to Run 204]

Looks like there are 2 spots in the 8 that 5 teams could claim (Saints, Dogs, WC, Dees and Dons - maybe Hawthorn too...if they beat Richmond today....??!!)

Bulldogs have giants next week. Essendon have Adelaide. Saints have us.

WC then have giants following week. Dogs have port.

Then dogs have hawks in last round, saints have Richmond and WC have adelaide.

if we win next week we should really be right in it and looking ok. Is there any chance 2 wins will be enough? 

 

[John Crow Batty 8,247]

9 hours ago, Fork 'em said:

Things may only get worse for us

http://www.theage.com.au/environment/climate-change/snowy-retreat-climate-change-puts-australias-ski-industry-on-a-downhill-slope-20170804-gxp74h.html