godees

Losing tomorrow won't mean our season is ruined obviously, but surely you will concede that with nearly a full strength line up losing to a Richmond side missing the quality of players they are missing, would not be a good sign. I'm not at all concerned about being thrashed by Adelaide because that side was nothing like the one that will line up in round 1, BUT the side we will be fielding tomorrow is. I expect us to win. And if we lose because of overuse of the handball, or any other reason, I will be worried.

If we don't win by at least 6 goals I will be on the war path

That leaves... Davey Johnstone McLean Bartram Moloney Petterd Sylvia Wheatley White...either injured or rested. Of the Hawks better players they are missing: Croad, Dixon, Jacobs, Osborne, Smith I think we look better on paper (certainly more experienced) but I wouldn't be worried if we lose.

I wouldn't be so sure...

Freak, how unlike you to look at everything negatively. From a more positive perspective: 7 people in the rehab group is not too bad. According to Saintsational Stk has 18, yes 18! And Hughes, Petterd and PJ (arguably) aren't best 22 anyway. Also, who cares if we don't unearth another Bartram. As good as Bartram was, we shouldn't be relying on first year players to win us premierships.

For those of you who are happy foxtel is not getting the rights, spare a thought for those of us (including me) who live interstate - this will absolutely screw us over. I'd be happy to pay for the chance to watch us live but it looks like for half the games next year I'm not even going to get the opportunity.