View Full Version : Rohan Connolly thinks we'll win a lazy 17 in a row.
Ricketts
17 Jul 2007, 12:42
He did a ladder predictor in The Age today, had us winning all the remaining H&A matches to go 19 and 3. Couldn't happen surely. I wouldn't even want it to happen.
Jim Boy
17 Jul 2007, 13:00
Bloody oath, I would!
Not going to happen though.
cat_fanatic_21
17 Jul 2007, 13:06
There is no reason why we can't win the next 7 games. It would give us serious momentum and confidence entering the finals.
However, if we happened to find our selves two or three games ahead on top of the ladder come round 20, i think player management and preparation for finals might see a few players being rested (Gaz and Ottens?) to ensure they are raring to go come the first final.
If we are two games clear and not in any danger of losing top spot:
What do people think of the idea of resting vital players in rounds 21/22 (round 22 is Brisbane away) so they are fresh for finals?
Is there a danger of momentum loss for the team if we were to lose?
CatmanForever
17 Jul 2007, 13:09
I think we could win all our remaining games and it would be great if we did, but I can't see it happening
Perhaps Geelong is in a slump at the moment (but still winning). They were definitely not playing to 100% on Saturday, or for that matter, in the last three games. If this is the case, we may not need to drop a game.
If we win this week I would rather players rest in rd 17 & 18. It allows sore players to avoid the long trip to Perth while I think we have Richmond covered with one or two players missing.
Only players who really look in need of a rest I think are Bartel and Jnr
geelong_boy
17 Jul 2007, 14:41
You don't tinker with your form. I guess that's my best argument against resting players. If players are 'fit' then they play.
The 'one game at a time approach' has worked well so far, why not continue to do things this way. Streaks and finals will take care of themselves if the players/coaches simply worry about each week's opponent.
You don't tinker with your form. I guess that's my best argument against resting players. If players are 'fit' then they play.
The 'one game at a time approach' has worked well so far, why not continue to do things this way. Streaks and finals will take care of themselves if the players/coaches simply worry about each week's opponent.
I disagree. If we are a couple of games clear and destined to get top spot, then if I was Bomber I would consider maybe resting some players like Ottens, Ablett, Mooney and Scarlett. It also gives a chance to experiment with the team structure and see how possible back-up players go in the 1s.
Tonycam*
17 Jul 2007, 15:53
I disagree. If we are a couple of games clear and destined to get top spot, then if I was Bomber I would consider maybe resting some players like Ottens, Ablett, Mooney and Scarlett.
true finrod but you also dont want to lose confidence or momentum going into the finals.
S "Thinks He's Daicos" J
17 Jul 2007, 15:55
Predicted 19 wins - that'll be the third most successful season ever after Carlton 1995 and Essendon in 2000. Big, big call.
true finrod but you also dont want to lose confidence or momentum going into the finals.
Well the North loss didn't make us lose confidence it seems... It made us take a good hard look at ourselves and the team pulled together and subsequently smashed Richmond.
Tonycam*
17 Jul 2007, 16:06
Well the North loss didn't make us lose confidence it seems... It made us take a good hard look at ourselves and the team pulled together and subsequently smashed Richmond.
yes but that will be finals , we were always going to bounce back against a Richmond.
Whiskers
17 Jul 2007, 16:43
Never ever tinker with the line up. If we have injuries then you change the team, not if ya just wanna rest players. Dont rest any good player but we could try ONE thng before finals when time is right. That is play King Blake Ottens before finals, good experiment without tinkering with line up. Will be very interested to see how they go together.
Jim Boy
17 Jul 2007, 17:00
Connolly was in tough call. Even if he thinks that we will probably drop 1,2 or 3, he does have to say which matches those will be. What he has simply done is state who will be favourite in every match, hence Collingwood also winning every match. Favourites don't always win though.
a.f.k.a.y.o.p.
17 Jul 2007, 17:31
Never rest players. Period.
Ever. Except for inury concerns.
I for one would love to see very game a win - why not??
Partridge
17 Jul 2007, 18:24
If we are a couple of games clear and destined to get top spot, then if I was Bomber I would consider maybe resting some players like Ottens, Ablett, Mooney and Scarlett. It also gives a chance to experiment with the team structure and see how possible back-up players go in the 1s.
No way. Never. One thing you don't do is tamper with form - or a winning formula. Port Adelaide did exactly what you are suggesting a few years ago and duly bombed out in straight sets.
I can't believe anyone would suggest this. Let alone that the finals are still 7 weeks away. Why don't we focus on getting past Footscray first? That alone is enough of an immediate challenge.
Tonycam*
17 Jul 2007, 18:30
No way. Never. One thing you don't do is tamper with form - or a winning formula. Port Adelaide did exactly what you are suggesting a few years ago and duly bombed out in straight sets.
I can't believe anyone would suggest this. Let alone that the finals are still 7 weeks away. Why don't we focus on getting past Footscray first? That alone is enough of an immediate challenge.
Well said Partridge , Bulldogs are no certainty at all. Be switched on boys because it wouldnt be an upset.
cat in sydney
17 Jul 2007, 18:34
No changes or resting players, especially someone like Otto, who plays best when he has developed form over a number of games. If we give him a rest, I can almost guarantee that he would break down within a few games.
He is fit, in form, and getting better by the game. Don't stuff around with that.
However, having said that, i think perhaps Jimmeh needs a rest... not because "we want him fresh for the finals so give him a couple of weeks off now", but because I think he really may be carrying some niggling hangovers from a few weeks of tough footy.
He is a guy who can miss a week or two, get his body 100% right (which it is not currently imo), and come straight back in and play well.
Never rest players. Period.
Ever. Except for inury concerns.
I for one would love to see very game a win - why not??
Well I think Bartel is playing injured. Not so bad that it stops him playing but something is different. He is playing far less time in the middle since he was sent to hospital and has produced nowhere the same output.
Jnrs workload is massive at the moment and if the flu is at all lingering he may need a break.
Steve Johnson looks like he needs a weeks rest as well. Definately hasn't performed as well since hurting his ankle the 2 weeks ago. It may not be effecting him but if it is I would rather that be sorted now than left the fester.
Not talking about playing the VFL side just that we should rest players that need a break.
cats2rise
17 Jul 2007, 18:36
17? May as well make it 42... We will win the 25 straight next season and go back to back :)
Inferno
17 Jul 2007, 18:48
He did a ladder predictor in The Age today, had us winning all the remaining H&A matches to go 19 and 3. Couldn't happen surely. I wouldn't even want it to happen.
He also thinks that St Kilda will win 6 of their last 7 (finishing 9th) while finishing 2 games ahead of the Bulldogs and 3 games above Essendon. What an idiot.
Mr.Chicken
17 Jul 2007, 18:49
Now all this talk of resting players in rd.21 and 22 is premature but I must say as most of u do not realize but our rd.22 game is at the Gabba against Brisbane. Usually I dont like resting players but if we've sown up top spot by than than I want any players under injury clouds or needing a rest to be rested ahead of the final. I would hate to see someone like a Chapman or a Steve Jonhosn being injured in the Rd.22 game and one of our best players play under a injury cloud for the finals series.
Also I would not take Rohan Connolly's predictions too seriously. He predicted a Victorian top 4 and West Coast to finish 7th. I EXTREMELY doubt that this will come to pass.
Tommy the Cat
17 Jul 2007, 20:34
17? May as well make it 42... We will win the 25 straight next season and go back to back :)
thats what I like to hear
hell yeah
17? May as well make it 42... We will win the 25 straight next season and go back to back :)
I think that'd make it 45 then, but hey, who's counting :)
Rik E Boy
18 Jul 2007, 12:27
1. Our boys can rest if we win that first final.
2. THE ROOS. I have a horrible feeling about that game!
regards,
REB
What he has simply done is state who will be favourite in every match, hence Collingwood also winning every match. Favourites don't always win though.
Good point, the whole thing was a massive joke, we had a laugh about how dumb it was at work. All he's done is pick the favs and assumed that all the teams will have the same form in the next 7 weeks as they've had in the last couple of weeks. Very dumb work.:thumbsd:
A more intelligent way would be to look at the probabilities, so even if we have a 80% probability of winning all the remaining games that still means we will drop 1 or 2.
Team Chemistry
18 Jul 2007, 19:27
I know this may sound stupid, but i want us to loose one game just before the finals and finish 18-4.
It would give the boys a bit of a scare, piss them off and make them realise their not bulletproof. After this they play Collingwood in the qualifying final in front of 99,000 at the 'G and pump them by 90 in our best win of the year and follow through to beat West Coast by a good 5 goals come grand final day. (With Dogg Johnson baggin seven and takin the norm smith, as well as showing some signs of a sever hangover come the post grand final celebration at Skilled)
:eek:
crosby123
18 Jul 2007, 21:44
I know this may sound stupid, but i want us to loose one game just before the finals and finish 18-4.
It would give the boys a bit of a scare, piss them off and make them realise their not bulletproof. After this they play Collingwood in the qualifying final in front of 99,000 at the 'G and pump them by 90 in our best win of the year and follow through to beat West Coast by a good 5 goals come grand final day. (With Dogg Johnson baggin seven and takin the norm smith, as well as showing some signs of a sever hangover come the post grand final celebration at Skilled)
:eek:
If any game is lost (and I'd really rather not), I want it to be the Richmond one. Would show that complacency can let any team beat you.
The rabbi
18 Jul 2007, 23:41
Do I hear the sound of people getting carried away? I hope that the players don't start thinking stuff like some of the above comments. If the Cats are ever going to win a flag they will have to have their minds focused on the job. The job of winning a premiership will not be done by any team until 5pm on Grand Final day.
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Partridge
19 Jul 2007, 10:09
Do I hear the sound of people getting carried away? I hope that the players don't start thinking stuff like some of the above comments. If the Cats are ever going to win a flag they will have to have their minds focused on the job. The job of winning a premiership will not be done by any team until 5pm on Grand Final day.
At that is exactly the time where "the lid" - in my view anyway - comes off. And not a moment before.
But really, that stuff is still pipedreams. 7 weeks of tough footy left before the finals, and then if we do have a good spot to launch from, we have to perform in the finals proper. Still a lot of hard work ahead. Starting tomorrow night with the Dogs.
a.f.k.a.y.o.p.
19 Jul 2007, 10:54
Do I hear the sound of people getting carried away? I hope that the players don't start thinking stuff like some of the above comments. If the Cats are ever going to win a flag they will have to have their minds focused on the job. The job of winning a premiership will not be done by any team until 5pm on Grand Final day.
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Did you just put this signature line on?
wow - Pessimism rules most of us cats fans doesnt it???
catters05
19 Jul 2007, 14:06
Perhaps Geelong is in a slump at the moment (but still winning). They were definitely not playing to 100% on Saturday, or for that matter, in the last three games. If this is the case, we may not need to drop a game.
We play just above the abillity of our opposition IMO.
Collingwood were not good, but chucked everything at us. So we just played a little better, we never got into third gear in that game.
Finals time, we will play to our full potential hopefully and put teams away.
cellis84
19 Jul 2007, 14:18
boys, if u rest players, u only rest them if they have niggling injuries, and u never rest them in rnd 22. ina perfect world (which is where we all seem 2 b living at the mo!) u want these blokes 2 have a run under their belt b4 finals. plus, im goin on a road trip 2 c a few mates in brissy and c us at the gabba, and i dont want 2 c us under strength! haha
but yeah, im only 23 and have seen teams capitulate from a similar position b4. i know its hard not 2 get carried away, but there is still plenty of water 2 go under the bridge between now and then.
and connely is a tool! haha