Ramifications Of WC Game

[- PC -]

No this is not a ''we will win the GF'' or '' we will beat WC'' thread. But just thinking of permutations of winning against WC this weekend at Subiaco.


If we win WC and Melbourne win it would mean that WC could move to 3rd. With a game against St Kilda they could fall to 4th.

The position that top spot will play in the 1st final..at home where WC have a good record.

Scary

 

[Crow-mo]

imo. no implications at all.

 

[DaveW]

A win basically seals top spot for us.

Couldn't care less about what it means for West Coast or any other side.

 

[West Coast 06]

Yes, I think you should throw this one so you don't have to play us in the finals until 30 Sept! (please?)

 

[DaveW]

The position that top spot will play in the 1st final..at home where WC have a good record.

Scary

Don't let two close wins in two years fool you. The Eagles have an awful record against us at Football Park.

The overall scoreline stands at Adelaide 10 West Coast 4.

 

[tribey]

Don't let two close wins in two years fool you. The Eagles have an awful record against us at Football Park.

Tell me about it.

Round 1, 2005 when most pundits outside of SA had us down as wooden spoon favourites we lead all day only to lose in the last five minutes.

Round 2, 2006 we had a mid-game fadeout, gave up a six goal deficit and still came back to lead only to fall in the end by a kick.

Their two victories here came when they've pantsed us early season - had we met them here a little later when we had a head of steam up, we'd have carried the day comfortably on both occasions.

 

[Leaping Lindner]

Tell me about it.

Round 1, 2005 when most pundits outside of SA had us down as wooden spoon favourites we lead all day only to lose in the last five minutes.

Round 2, 2006 we had a mid-game fadeout, gave up a six goal deficit and still came back to lead only to fall in the end by a kick.

Their two victories here came when they've pantsed us early season - had we met them here a little later when we had a head of steam up, we'd have carried the day comfortably on both occasions.

I'm trying to think what the other two were.
1991 obviously.And not many teams beat WC that year and IIRC we got close-ish, and 1996 when we were almost even at 1/2 time and they blitzed us in the 2nd half.

 

[DaveW]

I'm trying to think what the other two were.
1991 obviously.And not many teams beat WC that year and IIRC we got close-ish, and 1996 when we were almost even at 1/2 time and they blitzed us in the 2nd half.

Correct.

 

[tribey]

I'm trying to think what the other two were.
1991 obviously.And not many teams beat WC that year and IIRC we got close-ish, and 1996 when we were almost even at 1/2 time and they blitzed us in the 2nd half.

1996 was the same game Ricciuto put Kemp into next week.

They were awesome in that third quarter. Flicked a switch and left us in the dirt.

 

[marvin]

If we lose, we remain top, a game and % clear. In that sense, the result is irrelevant for us.

If West Coast lose, they are every chance of slipping to 3rd, losing their grip on the home final run to September. In that sense, the result is everything to them.

That extra fraction of incentive may lift West Coast to greater heights this week.

 

[Vader]

It may be worth comparing this game with R22 2005, the last time these two teams met at Subiaco.

On that occasion, Adelaide emerged victorious (as you should all remember). However, there are a number of points worth noting:

• Coaches of both sides were somewhat wary of revealing all their cards - Adelaide rested Burton & Mattner (our two wingmen). West Coast similarly didn't play to their best.
• The result of the match meant little in the larger scheme of things. Yes, the result decided the minor premiership, but (other than pride) losing meant little as both teams had home finals already signed and sealed the following week. Neither team could drop below 2nd no matter what the result.

This time around, things are different:

• Adelaide will remain top of the ladder, even if they lose.
• West Coast may lose 2nd position on the ladder - possibly for good. They have far more incentive to take this game seriously than they did in 2005.

For the record, I think Adelaide will win because West Coast's "outs" are far more significant than ours. Our only serious "out" this week is Macca. They will be missing Cox, Gardiner, Fletcher and Hunter - all of whom are vital, plus several others (Nicoski) who are less important.

 

[RoosterLad]

Well R22 was the last time we met at Subi in a home and away game because we did play them in the Prelim.

We were awesome in that win, i only got to watch the last quarter or so due to the SANFL, once again i wont get to see the whole game which is a pity.

As mentioned above, West Coast have a lot of key outs, is Cousins 100%? one problem we had when we played them last year was our forward line, we went forward plenty of times but couldnt convert, now we have a strong attack i think we will be able to beat them by a few goals

 

[Glenno23]

Well R22 was the last time we met at Subi in a home and away game because we did play them in the Prelim.

We were awesome in that win, i only got to watch the last quarter or so due to the SANFL, once again i wont get to see the whole game which is a pity.

As mentioned above, West Coast have a lot of key outs, is Cousins 100%? one problem we had when we played them last year was our forward line, we went forward plenty of times but couldnt convert, now we have a strong attack i think we will be able to beat them by a few goals

No, Cousins is not 100%, he has been copping a battering over the last 2 months, people getting him FAIRLY in his ribs and the such

Would love to see some physical stuff this weekend against him.

BTW, it is bright and sunny over here now, looks like the rain has left us for now. Every chance it could be a dry game....

 

[rayven]

There is ramifications but not Mathmaticly on the ladder.

The whole league will poo their pants if we go 8 wins from 9 away games after 17 rounds.

The downside to losing is the media questioning us all season on losing this game and geting slated unfairly like after the rn 8 result.May put pressure on us.

Then theres what we will get from the posters on this site.


I have made a few quid on Adelaide this season from small bets and lately the odds have been crap,if we win it will get worse.

 

[rayven]

Would love to see some physical stuff this weekend against him.

Well we have four Midfielders who have tagged this year or played run with roles and their tackling is very physical so he's gonna get tested.(Mattner,Doughty,Shirley,Reilly)

Then theres the Biglands aspect,he has legally hurt a few this year.

 

[macca23]

No, Cousins is not 100%, he has been copping a battering over the last 2 months, people getting him FAIRLY in his ribs and the such

Would love to see some physical stuff this weekend against him.

BTW, it is bright and sunny over here now, looks like the rain has left us for now. Every chance it could be a dry game....

And maybe not depending upon the accuracy of the Bureau of Meteorology.



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