Are we capable?

[MadDocker]

Next time we play, we are a 1 in 4 chance of winning our first cup. Win that and we are a 1 in 2.

Not too bad.

 

[Banker]

What happened to flexibility that Ross used earlier in the season?

Seems in 2nd half of season players remain in their position, except Hill who rotates between defence and mid.

 

[Rob]

Let's not overrate West Coast either. Just over 2 weeks ago they got obliterated by the Crows.

 

[StingBitten]

I don't think a lot of people understand how important McPharlin still is to the side. Him missing against Sydney was as big as Buddy and Priddis missing for Swans and Eagles. The majority of Freo supporters were calling for his retirement at the end of last year and I wonder where we'd be right now without him.

If he's fully fit by next week we stand an extremely good chance of winning the flag.

 

[FD2646]

I think we are capable but we need to be more consistent over the full 4 quarters. My biggest concern is that the 40% extra running in the pre-season combined with the long season is having a cumulative effect, leaving us tired in the latter stages and subsequently vulnerable.

 

[hoss]

Gold! Every barber in the greater Freo area must claim to clip the Lyon head - my guy reckons he does it.

Well my cobbler does RTB's cobbling!

 

[holy diver]

Yes... & we will.

 

[Carnthedockers]

Well my cobbler does RTB's cobbling!

Haha, she did say he only started coming recently.

 

[Pusswah]

Good ball use and skills, strong pressure and accurate kicking will win us the flag.

Don't allow space and negate the opposition in the clearances. Tap to the right midfielder who pushes it off to the right half-back/half-forward who makes a calculated kick into the forward 50 (see the first half against St Kilda this year).

Simple.

You've got me a tad worried now

 

[Banker]

I don't think a lot of people understand how important McPharlin still is to the side. Him missing against Sydney was as big as Buddy and Priddis missing for Swans and Eagles. The majority of Freo supporters were calling for his retirement at the end of last year and I wonder where we'd be right now without him.

If he's fully fit by next week we stand an extremely good chance of winning the flag.

Umm no.

A fit Johnson is far more important because he sets up the play. Since his return he has struggled to regain his best form.

 

[Spoken4]

Umm no.

A fit Johnson is far more important because he sets up the play. Since his return he has struggled to regain his best form.

Why not have both?

 

[Banker]

Why not have both?

In terms of offensive impact Johnson is the link player, which makes him the most important defender. That's not to say Mcfarlin isn't important, but we do have back ups who can do a decent job. Whilst we have no replacement for Johnson, which is a problem against the better teams.

 

[Freo Blood]

Sydney played hard tough footy... Hawthorn not so much. We are going ok.

 

[im_a_lazy_sod]

Sydney played hard tough footy... Hawthorn not so much. We are going ok.

A lot of people praised Sydney for throwing everything at us. If we can beat them and have an off day at the same time we are doing okay. Very much agree with you

 

[mike91]

Honestly, I've been saying no for months and realistically I'm quite sure we wont. I'm hoping I'm wrong though.

 

[Freomaniac]

I reckon Freo can Pull it off. I watched the 2013 Grand final again recently and I noticed 3 things. We were inaccurate on the day, Pav was our only tall forward on the day and Neale was the sub. I reckon Taberner is an adequate 2nd tall. Tabs in his day can get 2-3 goals and that might be the biggest difference in Freo getting the flag. Would love to see Neale have a 3 goal and 39 disposal game in a grand final like he did in the derby early this year.

 

[Mudd]

I reckon Freo can Pull it off. I watched the 2013 Grand final again recently and I noticed 3 things. We were inaccurate on the day, Pav was our only tall forward on the day and Neale was the sub. I reckon Taberner is an adequate 2nd tall. Tabs in his day can get 2-3 goals and that might be the biggest difference in Freo getting the flag. Would love to see Neale have a 3 goal and 39 disposal game in a grand final like he did in the derby early this year.

has anyone else been able to watch a replay of the 2013 GF?

i haven't and don't think I'll be able to until we win a flag.

 

[Freomaniac]

We have been averaging 84 points a game this year. West Coast won the 2006 flag by a point scoring 85 points. Freo Have scored 1856 points in our 22 regular season games. Well... 273 Goals and 218 behinds. So thats 12 and a half goals a game and 10 behinds a game. Going by the averages... would 12 goals and 10 behinds equalling 82 points be enough? I don't know. Add 1 more goal. Would 88 points be enough as a winning score? 88 points would of been enough to win 6 of the last 15 grand finals including our appearance in 2013.

 

[Freomaniac]

has anyone else been able to watch a replay of the 2013 GF?
i haven't and don't think I'll be able to until we win a flag.

Well thats your opinion. I watched it to see our mistakes and learn from them. Don't learn from them and we repeat our mistakes. Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to see history repeat itself.

 

[kingswood71]

We have been averaging 84 points a game this year. West Coast won the 2006 flag by a point scoring 85 points. Freo Have scored 1856 points in our 22 regular season games. Well... 273 Goals and 218 behinds. So thats 12 and a half goals a game and 10 behinds a game. Going by the averages... would 12 goals and 10 behinds equalling 82 points be enough? I don't know. Add 1 more goal. Would 88 points be enough as a winning score? 88 points would of been enough to win 6 of the last 15 grand finals including our appearance in 2013.

We have the fire-power and the defense to score more than the opposition, I am sure of that .....As long as it all kicks into place at the same time!
Its interesting to note, that WC with their "amazing" forwards failed to kick over the "magical" 100 point benchmark against a seriously awful Hawthorn....Finals are a different kettle of fish....I believe the key to our premierships hopes lies in our defense to stand up in the next 2 games, restricting the opposition from scoring, or at least making sure that their scoring shots are from outside 50 or on acute angles. We are good at this! All we need to do is then score more than whatever we restrict them to. Only 3 times this year has a team kicked over 100 points against us,one was the Port v Peel game, while we scored over 100 points 6 times ourselves.
I will take a GF that we win by scoring 65 points....as long as we restrict them to 64 points or less !!

 

[malpaso]

What happened to flexibility that Ross used earlier in the season?

Seems in 2nd half of season players remain in their position, except Hill who rotates between defence and mid.

Barlow is not in the same position, I've no idea why though

 

[malpaso]

Umm no.

A fit Johnson is far more important because he sets up the play. Since his return he has struggled to regain his best form.

And he needs to be the third tall in defense otherwise he spends too much time chasing his man and can't setup play.

 

[Unique Name]

In terms of offensive impact Johnson is the link player, which makes him the most important defender. That's not to say Mcfarlin isn't important, but we do have back ups who can do a decent job. Whilst we have no replacement for Johnson, which is a problem against the better teams.

It's not one or the other it's the Macca/Dawson/Johnson combo. We need all three. Macca and Dawson shutting down the oppositions best two talls allows Johnson the freedom to be the loose man and then attack once he gets the ball.

If either Macca or Dawson is out Johnson has to be more accountable for a tall forward.

 

[StingBitten]

has anyone else been able to watch a replay of the 2013 GF?

i haven't and don't think I'll be able to until we win a flag.

Never, don't even remember the score or goal kickers.

 

[electricfeel]

I can't even watch highlights of the 2013 grand final. I remember Walters kicking a sweet goal though and Mayne somehow kicking a goal from 50m.I can't bring myself to watch it.