Previously known as LITD.

I love your optimism. How many wins for home finals is a better question. Yea, I hope we do crack 16 but my biggest concern is injuries. 21 was a dream run in this area. This year hasn't been great so a lot of luck is still needed. 16 will definitely see us in top 4. I'm not too confident we will get that number though . I think maybe 14 or 15 tops. But I reckon the way the comp is that will still be top 4. I am also interested about what other teams will need too.

I do know that the commentators were openly supporting Gcs. It was very annoying.

Fair point. I think we had about 7 good players and 5 average performances by another 5. Gcs are a good side. They way outmarked us and we looked exposed down back quite often. I really wish Petty could return there. I think our tackling pressure was very good and forced Gcs to make some poor choices at times. Its hard to say if we played poor or they played well. I hope its a little from each column. Both our back and fwd lines have been a work in progress this year and last night reflected this. I know I looked at Gcs form and expected a 7 goal win. I mean that's what a flag contender should do to a nascent club like gcs. But the competition is much tighter this season and we are a team that is still experimenting with their structure. I also think the fact that we have been to SA, WA and Qld twice out of our 8 games takes somewhat of a toll on the players.

Interesting summary and perspective of the game from Gus in post match interview. I think he may have downed a few energy drinks though.

Very good post. Petty has been wonderful down back and it's a clear case of robbing Peter....... jut hope Bbb comes back in and plays well. Maybe gcs are a better side than most of thought.

I don't even know what we are talking about but I think I once read that 9 out 10 people who back up their arguments with statistics are totally wrong at least 99% of the time.

Well at least we're back on song. Two things. One, when you said two smaller players I'm assuming your not counting Fritta because he's not seen as a small, yes even though he's shorter than bbb. Two, average of goals by games played? If I'm wrong I'd be happy to know.

I recant the word coronation and insert vino.

I'd argue quite confidently that the lions are as well. The cats don't worry us. We just text them a picture of Max b4 the game and it's all over these days.

I'm guessing the coronation is winning.

Nice pivot d3165 but they didn't take more marks which is what the discussion was about. Have a good night.

Alright then. I'll say it. We haven't beaten anyone above us as yet.

Agreed but I don't think it's going to be easy. The blues look less of a threat and we play them twice. North and hawks too. At stretch id say we get 15 or 16. But I reckon 14 and % is top 4 the way the season is.

Yea but his contested marking was really good. He led up the ground more too. And a much better average than Petty.

They pointed out he was looking at the ball. Some players have a feel for where it's going from a quick glance so one can't argue intent. I think it was high contact but totally unintentionally and hopefully a neck sprain.

His contested marking in 21 was really good. Something he really worked on.

It's been a huge factor that our two key talls in Tmac and Bbb have been missing for tge most part . They were a key element in us winning a flag. Take any clubs two best tall fwds out and they would struggle. In hindsight we've done well without them. I do believe however it showed tonight.

I'd wager 12 with our % but I'm sure we will have more. I think it's a pretty tight season. Keen to hear other opinions.

Speaking for myself there's a lot more bravado than confidence in calling some wins. I think it stems from the lions and Don's game. I suspect however that I'm not alone.

Fritta stays in I think. Yea he had a Barry crocker but he's a gun forward. Tbh, we don't really have too many atm.

Hopefully we win this at home and yep it's back on the road for 5 from 10. Fgs. What a fixture.

I know but last week we looked so different.

Fair enough Sorry DD.

Tough on Bowser. Kind to May.

You've really been hitting that wine. Good to see. Think I'll start.