Post Game - 1st Semi Final - Carlton v West Coast

[pumped]

Bit frustrating watching this over-rated, slow Weagles side fall apart in a screaming heap V Cats. We would have really pushed the Cats today at the G had we got through, especially with Gibbs back. We were very close this year. Missing out on the double chance because of the Weagles spoon-reward soft draw, and that Razor umpiring farce cost us ultimately.

Whilst I agree it was frustrating watching the Eagles v Geelong my main source of pain was to how we caused all this ourselves. We were pitiful against the Eagles in Melbourne and also aganst the Dogs. Carlton likely would have run Geelong close or even won but only had they come to play. We have a few key players in our side who have yet to develop the emotional strength that typifies premiership sides. Until we get this we have no one to blame but ourselves.

 

[Beloved]

I know that this is a very long bow to draw, but I think our effort last week has cost Collingwood the Grand Final. I'm not upset about this.

- Collingwood had a tough as nails game that they scraped in against the Hawks.
- Geelong had a walkover after we wore out the Eagles last week.
- Geelong should be so much fresher and should run over Collingwood.

*cough* Go Cats *groan*

I honestly don't see Collingwood winning. Putting my love for Carlton aside, Collingwood's last four weeks have been very average and Geelong have been quite impressive.

But then again, anything can happen when the day arrives.

 

[BLUES9898]

Hopin we can start a rivaly with the eagles

 

[ESKIE]

if only you didn't lose to the eagles on your home ground

if only the ump had paid a soft free to grant you a finals win

if only...

As I said lame effort yesterday, embarassing actually

 

[parrot]

Think it’ll be a Pop-And-Fade situation down at Weagleland. They relied on several 30+ year olds in career-best-form, and a Scott Burns inspired mini-Collingwood ultraflooding gameplan that fell apart badly in the final series. A very slow list. Defense looks vulnerable one-out if they can’t push huge numbers behind the ball. Apart from Kerr, they lack quality mids, and don’t have any small forwards. The weaknesses tend to get glossed over with the media-cheerleading. These weaknesses were all on display yesterday for anyone who watched the game. They were hopelessly out of their depth. Wouldn’t be surprised if they finish outside the 8, and get overtaken by the other Freagle team in 2012.

 

[ESKIE]

Not to mention an unhealthy over reliance on Cox

 

[The Flying Doormat]

Ageing list, tougher draw, higher expectations....what odds the Weegulls dont make the 8 next year ?

(only asking so I can put some of my dividend from the Cats win on this !)

 

[Claypigeon]

Ageing list, tougher draw, higher expectations....what odds the Weegulls dont make the 8 next year ?

(only asking so I can put some of my dividend from the Cats win on this !)

I'd say the Eagles with dip next year but still make the eight. .. I disagree with some that they were shit but they definitely over achieved. .. Though that shouldn't be seen as a bad thing. ..

The side that scares me is Hawthorn, if they get a few back from injury they'll be dangerous next year. .. Early tip is a Hawthorn v Carlton GF next year. .. Cannot discount the Cats, even with the aging list and Woods though. ..

 

[Public Enemy No1]

soft draw lolololol

If only we played 18 games a year in our home state

 

[mike ockerts]

soft draw lolololol

If only we played 18 games a year in our home state

It was the quality of the opposition you played in most of those traveling games fella, hey hell even we got 4 from 4 traveling this year because of how weak the opposition was

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

soft draw lolololol

If only we played 18 games a year in our home state

Lack of travel does not equate to home ground advantage though, so what you lose in having to travel, you can make up with partisan crowds and a cauldron like atmosphere.

I think if you said to Eagles fans that they are going to have 10 teams in Perth and 8 teams throughout the rest of the country, they might be happy about the amount of games they will see in their home state, but their clubs might not be so happy that they are now sharing corporate sponsorship with 9 other teams. I'd say it would severely limit your football department spending for a start.

There are pros and cons associated with being in a 10 team state.

 

[parrot]

soft draw ..

Have a look at how many times teams in the top-8 played other teams in the top-8 this season. The Weagles played the top-8 teams about 1/2 as much as the others did. The soft draw was a reward for the Weagles 2010 Tank. Will be interesting to see how they go next year without this nice little advantage, especially with their core players well over 30. Could be a significant slide. That Prelim final effort was downright embarrasing and probably a sign of things to come.

 

[Claypigeon]

Have a look at how many times teams in the top-8 played other teams in the top-8 this season. The Weagles played the top-8 teams about 1/2 as much as the others did. The soft draw was a reward for the Weagles 2010 Tank. Will be interesting to see how they go next year without this nice little advantage, especially with their core players well over 30. Could be a significant slide. That Prelim final effort was downright embarrasing and probably a sign of things to come.

Always disliked the simplistic nature of saying how many did you play in the top 8. .. As if playing North and Freo twice would be better than playing Essendon and GCS twice. .. So I thought I'd try and be a bit more thorough. ..

Posn.	Team		Av.op	Top8
16	Port Adelaide	8.23	13
8	Essendon	8.36	12
6	St Kilda	8.59	12
11	Fremantle	8.59	13
10	Bulldogs	8.77	13
17	Gold Coast	8.77	11
5	Carlton..	8.86	12
13	Melbourne	8.95	12

7	Sydney..	9.00	11
12	Richmond	9.00	13
1	Collingwood	9.05	13
2	Geelong..	9.05	12
14	Adelaide	9.05	12
9	North...	9.32	10
15	Brisbane	9.45	11
3	Hawthorn	9.95	9
4	West Coast	10.05	9

Edit: Av.Op is the average ladder position of the opponent. .. West Coast had the softest draw based on this and equal based on Top8 (no. of top 8 opponents). ..