Algorithmic Hot Takes
Cancelled
- Aug 14, 2023
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I guess it's that there's a perception that the Pies are a bit flat at the moment, so an 'easier' game to play them back into form. Knockout competitions, finals, require a bit of luck, and you can miss your worst matchup if they're knocked out by a team that matches up better on them.I’ve never quite understood this logic. What genuine premiership threat would want to manoeuvre or change their ladder position to avoid a certain opposition in September?
If you are going to win the flag, you’re going to have to play the other premiership threats at some stage in September, whether it’s week 1, or on GF day.
You never sacrifice the integrity of your team to try and meet certain oppositions in September because if you’re genuinely good enough, you’ll face them inevitably in September and beat them.
However, your point about integrity of team and effort is well made.