View Full Version : 2004....Which team is our biggest obstacle
Maverick
29 Oct 2003, 20:01
I rate Port as our biggest threat. I think this choking thing is overdone a little. Although the loss of Nick Stevens will hurt them. However when Treadrea, Cornes, Dew and the Burgoynes are playing well, they have the best forward line in the comp.
Collingwood - ditto Nick Stevens....glad they missed out on him. Stopping Rocca is always a hard task...With Buckley in his early 30's and a brownlow, hopefully his best is behind him. Probably our second biggest threat.
WCE - one team we do not match up well against...have given us 2 hidings in the past 2 seasons.
That's about it.
SpecialBruce
29 Oct 2003, 20:27
As I said earlier in the year, all teams are our biggest obstacle and threat. Because if you're not on your game, any team can beat you on any given day.
Port won't make the top 4 next year. They're ageing and they have lost a key defender so will probably be relying on an inexperienced player to hold up CHB or FB. Their forward line is also inconsistent. They are sliding and this was their biggest chance of winning a flag this year. They will not get near one for another few years.
Collingwood will slip off most likely - no major changes to their list. Not good for them.
Sydney - depends on if their game plan is changed because we exposed of it very well in the prelim final.
Fremantle - experienced now and will definately improve.
Eagles - you said they have beaten us by a lot the last few years. They have a young list who are now getting experience, I expect them to finish top 2 next year. So if you could say one team will be a big obstacle, I'd say West Coast. But in finals, we don't know how West Coast would perform.
LionHeart20
29 Oct 2003, 21:54
Sydney, West Coast and maybe Essendon.
Hawthorn, fit & firing could be the big improvers & they are my tip to play us on the last Saturday in September 2004!
OldLion
30 Oct 2003, 15:41
Port - with Francou and Primus up and running - have got to crack it soon.
Saints - surely now or they're going to get pillaged by other clubs.
Pies - can't see them suddenly collapsing unless they get our injury hoodoo.
Swans - if Barry keeps it together, they'll be there.
Tigers - love to knock them off in a GF. As crazy a dark horse as any other.
I picked the swans but i also think the saints.
Mr Ripper
31 Oct 2003, 20:58
Melbourne are due for their "up" year. ;)
Nah, can't see anyone new emerging from the mid-table ruck. Saints maybe; but their historical penchant for self-destruction could thwart their plans.
Usual suspects to fight it out again, methinks.