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[Steve Dore]

I am being pessamistic about that game...

I'm quite pessimistic about that game. Unfortunately I can see it being very similar to the so called "Ultimate Showdown" with a very similar result.

 

[bomberclifford]

The round 18 Showdown is going to be the vital match as to where we finish come round 22. Providing we beat Richmond and Melbourne, then the rnd 18 Showdown will probably decide if we have a crack at making the top 4, likewise with Adelaide. It's going to be one hell of a match.

I'm with you Rory, the showdown is the most important game in our run home. I think it is very winnable, perhaps more so than the round 22 Fremantle game.

I also think we will do well against the Hawks but struggle against Geelong.

The other games *should* all be easy wins but that doesn't mean they will be.

So I'm leaning towards a top 6 finish for us and the Crows to miss the 8.

 

[RoosterLad]

I'm quite pessimistic about that game. Unfortunately I can see it being very similar to the so called "Ultimate Showdown" with a very similar result.

Now there's confidence in your team!

 

[Eddie Woloschek]

I agree...they only beat us last time because we were pathetic...we actually led 41-14 in the 2nd quater so im also confident of winning this one.

Don't worry. If he feels like it, Mr Playstation can flick the switch and we can be pathetic again. Don't forget, it's more than just a game, it's a chance to show Clarkson who's boss! Let's hope he's put the toys away forever. Then we'll be great.

 

[exe ex machina]

How about we focus on the upcoming game one game at a time, and just work out where we are on the ladder once all those remaining games are over?

I dont at all like any form of forecasting of how many games are needed to win, because it sort of implies that you COULD lose games and it's not that bad.

Imo, every game is a must-win. We could still feasibly claim minor premiership. We could easily fall right out of the 8. It's a cliche the whole game at a time thing, but the more important gg cliche here is that every game is a must win. There's no 'what if we lose this w/e are we still able to make the finals'. No, just play each game on its merits, must-win, and don't "look down" (so to speak) until you actually finish somewhere on the ladder.