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Some people are talking about how good it feels beating the Dockers, a win in Melbourne and "three wins in a row" but the truth is, only two of these things happened. We haven't won three games in a row yet and I'd like us to exercise all the possible caution against Geelong. They have nothing to lose and if we don't take them seriously, we may lose the game. In Wooshas's place I would prepare the players as if we were playing Brisbane. Less than that is inviting a bad outcome. Seasons are often made in games like this. If the so called better team loses the game, it may also lose the momentum and confidence and suddenly a season that looked so promising becomes a nightmare. There are no easy games and we must show respect for Geelong! I have this feeling they won't be an easy beat.
Kenny_01
5 May 2003, 04:30
Originally posted by Geonet
I have this feeling they won't be an easy beat.
I have this feeling Geelong will get pumped by 20 goals.
Seriously, Geelong have no chance. None.
Originally posted by Kenny_01
I have this feeling Geelong will get pumped by 20 goals.
Seriously, Geelong have no chance. None.
That's what I think, that's what everyone thinks, so thats why it becomes a danger game. We must respect Geelong and go in with the right mindset to make sure we get this game. And there is no reason why we shouldnt win the game. Geelong are dead last, we are 3rd and are almost unbeatable at home. I would accept losing to Adelaide, Port or Brissie at home...but not Geelong. I just hope WC dont go to sleep thinking that they will win the game by simply turning up.
Originally posted by Kenny_01
I have this feeling Geelong will get pumped by 20 goals. Seriously, Geelong have no chance. None.
As a Dockers supporter you are more entitled to say that than an Eagles fan, perhaps in the hope that, we go to sleep. ;) It's exactly against that over optimistic attitude that I am advising caution. Last year when we played against Brisbane over here in Perth, a Lions fan also said "West Coast have no chance. None". And you know what happened. Having said that, I expect the Eagles to beat Geelong but that doesn't mean the four points are already in the bag.
No team should ever be underestimated.
I agree, we dont want to be complacent!
as supporters we can talk this up all we want. it's the players and coaching staff who shouldn't get ahead of themselves.
geelong will know the pain next weekend at subi.
eagleskickass
5 May 2003, 13:32
Yes while i am VERY confident of a win i am cautious, dont want to get too far ahead as a loss to Geelong at home almost nullifies our win away last week. we need THIS win almost as much as the last away win just to solidify the result, plus putting us 5-2 a VERY healthy percentage, what a spot to go into the remainding 15 rounds where we play every team once.
Must Win, Should win CARN EAGLES!
I thought Geelong were pretty good against Brisbane and will be a danger no doubt. However, if we just hold our current form at home we should beat them.
Originally posted by Sera
I thought Geelong were pretty good against Brisbane and will be a danger no doubt. However, if we just hold our current form at home we should beat them.
yeah for sure, they were hardly thrashed. 14 points is very admirable, especially against the lions
carneagles
5 May 2003, 14:14
I was reading an article in the HS the other day which mentioned that King had tapped to Corey's advantage 17 times this season to R5, versus 16 for Gardiner - Cousins, 15 for Gardiner - Fletcher and 11 for Gardiner - Judd.
While Gardiner appears from that to be the best overall performer, Geelong certainly isn't to be underestimated.
Before last years loss to Freo, Geelong had won in it's previous four trips to Subiaco, and overall they have beaten us the last 5 times we have played them. On current form, it should be a flogging, but Woosha better make sure everyone has their digit extracted on the day. An away win is wasted if we can't back it up at home.
by my count Geelong is one of the teams that we owe. we haven't beaten them for a while now.
Originally posted by noodle
by my count Geelong is one of the teams that we owe. we haven't beaten them for a while now.
For sure, theyve had the wood over us! But it should be alright this time cause its at THOP (the house of pain) but you never can tell whats going to happen! We could get our arses kicked!
Originally posted by carlyp
For sure, theyve had the wood over us! But it should be alright this time cause its at THOP (the house of pain) but you never can tell whats going to happen! We could get our arses kicked!
...and satan might ice skate to work.
daddy_4_eyes
5 May 2003, 17:39
Tempting to put $100 on the eagles to win by +39.5 pts, could probably get $2.20 for that
Eagles are paying $1.35 for a win, seems sh*t? Ask a stock trader if he'd take a 35% profit over 2 yrs... let alone 3hrs.
Eagles in an easy win. If the eagles are complacent they might be held to a 5 goal win.
Black Thunder
5 May 2003, 17:55
if we go in complacent we will get beaten, but I dont think any team goes into any game expecting to turn up and win.
GoEagles
5 May 2003, 20:09
Originally posted by noodle
by my count Geelong is one of the teams that we owe. we haven't beaten them for a while now.
I agree. While we have defeated Geelong twice in the biggest games of the year, they have had the edge on us over the end of the Malthouse era and during the Judge days.
Geelong looked the goods against Brisbane too - It won't be a walkover like St Kilda was a few weeks ago.
ScouseCat
5 May 2003, 21:28
Here's the Geelong point of view...
Round 7 - West Coast vs Geelong (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&postid=1064079#post1064079)
We have a pretty good record at Subiaco and have beaten the Eagles comfortably there the last 2 times we've travelled across the Nullabor by a combined total of 100 points.
Dont get me wrong, it would be a huge upset if we actually beat you guys this week, but you never know if you give yourself a chance and have a red hot go.
Add to that it will be my first time going to Perth, can't wait!!
Go Cats!!
Originally posted by ScouseCat
Add to that it will be my first time going to Perth, can't wait!!
Go Cats!!
i hope you enjoy your visit to subi (but leave disappointed ;) )
To be creative I will serve up so to speak this analagy.
In tennis, when you break your opponents serve, you are in a good position. But it isnt really a break of serve until you win your serve.
Get where Im going with this....we must beat Geelong at home or the away win against Melbourne means precisely nothing!
eagleskickass
6 May 2003, 00:19
Originally posted by noodle
i hope you enjoy your visit to subi (but leave disappointed ;) )
dont worry, hes staying with me, ill ensure he knows they've lost when they do:D;)
Originally posted by eagleskickass
dont worry, hes staying with me, ill ensure he knows they've lost when they do:D;)
just be sure not to walk out on him during the game, the same way you walked out on the WCW
TRAITOR!!
:D
GoEagles
6 May 2003, 20:09
Originally posted by ScouseCat
Add to that it will be my first time going to Perth, can't wait!!
I'm sure you'll enjoy Perth - the weather has been very kind over the last week so it should be good conditions on Saturday.
Steve Bracks
7 May 2003, 13:54
Ah yes, carn' the hoops!
ScouseCat
7 May 2003, 13:55
Originally posted by eagleskickass
dont worry, hes staying with me, ill ensure he knows they've lost when they do:D;)
Aren't you forgetting something mate... what if the mighty Cats get up and beat you?? :D
We are coming off a pretty good performance against Brisbane last week, our defence is pretty solid and with Tom Harley likely to come back into the side, it will give us more flexibility around the ground. I think we will match up ok in the midfield too, the likes of Ling, Corey, Chapman, Enright, Bartel and Ablett.
Don't get me wrong, I don't expect Geelong to win the game, but I reckon it will be closer then many people think and you just never know what can happen.
Is Cousins likely to play after being injured last week??
scousey my boy, you will get burnt in the midfield. :D
eagleskickass
7 May 2003, 15:15
Originally posted by ScouseCat
Aren't you forgetting something mate... what if the mighty Cats get up and beat you?? :D
We are coming off a pretty good performance against Brisbane last week, our defence is pretty solid and with Tom Harley likely to come back into the side, it will give us more flexibility around the ground. I think we will match up ok in the midfield too, the likes of Ling, Corey, Chapman, Enright, Bartel and Ablett.
Don't get me wrong, I don't expect Geelong to win the game, but I reckon it will be closer then many people think and you just never know what can happen.
Is Cousins likely to play after being injured last week??
That Eagles Jumper is going to look very good on you my friend...
Voice of Reason
7 May 2003, 16:45
This is a classic danger game.
Geelong match up well against us:
King is a great ruckman
Young and impressive midfield
Good recent past record against us, home and away
We have injuries to key players.
At season's start, they would have expected to play Finals this year (based on last year's performance and improvement). If they beat us, they still can.
On the plus side, I'm sure Woosha and the players know all this and will prepare accordingly, respecting their opponents.
Be wary Eagle fans. You only beat Melbourne, we beat Melbourne and look where we are!
You must be favourites at home but you haven't beaten us there in the real stuff since 1997. We put in a much improved effort last week against Brisbane and if they show that same commitment we could surprise you. Only negatives are the long trip to Perth and coming off a 6 day break.
I'm expecting a tight game and would be disappointed if we were flogged.
Originally posted by Catman
Be wary Eagle fans. You only beat Melbourne, we beat Melbourne and look where we are!
You must be favourites at home but you haven't beaten us there in the real stuff since 1997. We put in a much improved effort last week against Brisbane and if they show that same commitment we could surprise you. Only negatives are the long trip to Perth and coming off a 6 day break.
I'm expecting a tight game and would be disappointed if we were flogged.
I think ur spot on but id think it could be a 5 goal defecit at the final siren!
ScouseCat
8 May 2003, 00:06
Originally posted by eagleskickass
That Eagles Jumper is going to look very good on you my friend...
We'll just have to wait and see about that mate, especially if Gardiner, Kerr and Cousins are all out injured which could well be the case considering they were reduced to only walking laps at training tonight. ;)
Goldenblue
8 May 2003, 02:01
Originally posted by Catman
Be wary Eagle fans. You only beat Melbourne, we beat Melbourne and look where we are!
Melbourne are a rabble, but different teams match up differently. Positions on the ladder mean nothing. :)
You must be favourites at home but you haven't beaten us there in the real stuff since 1997. We put in a much improved effort last week against Brisbane and if they show that same commitment we could surprise you. Only negatives are the long trip to Perth and coming off a 6 day break.
History is history. We won away last week and now we have an added incentive to put the recent losses at home to Geelong in the history bin. :)
I'm expecting a tight game and would be disappointed if we were flogged.
WC by 35+ ;)
I expect the Eagles to beat Brisbane, Adelaide and Port at Subi so no disrespect to Geelong but Im pretty confident.
Eagles are a totally different unit at home, the skill levels and the pressure the team applies is taken to a whole different level than away games
Should be a good game but im confident the eagles can win
ScouseCat
9 May 2003, 12:58
Originally posted by jod23
I expect the Eagles to beat Brisbane, Adelaide and Port at Subi so no disrespect to Geelong but Im pretty confident.
Football is a funny game, especially when you have to play a game you are expected to win easilly. ;)
Goldenblue
9 May 2003, 13:54
Originally posted by ScouseCat
Football is a funny game, especially when you have to play a game you are expected to win easilly. ;)
Ling's inclusion will have no effect. He may cut Cuz out of the game, but we now have Fletcher, Wirra, Chick, maybe even Brauny who could also take the game by the scruff of the neck.
I just don't see Geelong having the talent to shut down our midfielders.