Toast Reasons for Optimism

[Supercoach Bargain]

I'd Like to give the club and the recruiters a pat on the back.

Over the last few years, players have left and the sky was falling when they did.

"What is wrong with that club???"

Here we are with a deep list and (possibly) a chance to snag some players at season end.



If they want to go, let them. Don't let the door hit your arse on the way out. Just ensure we get compensated.

 

[Vimal Anand]

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[poshman]

I'd Like to give the club and the recruiters a pat on the back.

Over the last few years, players have left and the sky was falling when they did.

"What is wrong with that club???"

Here we are with a deep list and (possibly) a chance to snag some players at season end.



If they want to go, let them. Don't let the door hit your arse on the way out. Just ensure we get compensated.

I was saying this to a friend who is a wce supporter regarding Reid. I mentioned it wouldn’t be the end of the world as it wasn’t when they lost Judd.

Weller into Brayshaw still makes me smile.

 

[poshman]

NOD and Reid

Massive reasons for optimism. I’ll add Simpson to the list as he has shown that he has a high level when involved.

NOD could be a top ten player for us this year. His ceiling if consistent might be higher than that. And if that is the case we get a serious bump of improvement in the team.

Reid seems to know how to find it and use it! Work ethic will determine his tank. The first two are harder to improve than the latter. Huge deal for us.

 

[poshman]

BRAYSHAW!!!

Signing for 6 years and his confidence in where the team is going. He is peak age group for our run over the next 8 years.

I can't wait to see him play his next 150 games!

 

[King Huskii]

Bradshaw will help lead us yo the top.

 

[King Huskii]

If we can get a fully fit Young and Darcy then this season should be top 4.. possibly top 2

 

[poshman]

If we can get a fully fit Young and Darcy then this season should be top 4.. possibly top 2

A good run with injuries and top two is up for grabs!

 

[Ge3ks]

Here's a reason for optimism for round 1. From The West;

Fremantle won’t be forced to face another match-hardened opponent in round one after the postponement of Geelong’s clash with Brisbane due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
The Dockers were set to be the only club in the AFL to play an opposition that had already featured in Opening Round for the second consecutive season, after hosting the Lions at Optus Stadium last year.
The Cats’ season-opening fixture at the Gabba, scheduled for Thursday night, was officially called off on Tuesday as the category two cyclone bears down on Queensland’s coast.
Last year’s preliminary finalists will now kick off their 2025 campaign against Fremantle at GMHBA Stadium on March 15

Freo set to benefit from Cats’ postponed clash

Fremantle are set to be the beneficiary of the postponement of Geelong’s Opening Round clash with Brisbane due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Here’s why.

thewest.com.au

 

[MadMundy]

Player retention is genuinely a massive positive despite the media narrative that we can't keep players.

 

[poshman]

Player retention is genuinely a massive positive despite the media narrative that we can't keep players.

The positive isn't getting nearly the air time as the negative side is it.

All the young guns are locked in long term and committed to brining us a flag!

 

[BoneBroth]

I don’t think we played all that well in the practice match, and never looked like losing that game. If we can bring that form into the season we will be a big chance for a top [emoji640].

Playing bad and still winning is a huge marker for a really good team. So maybe we are a really good team.

 

[poshman]

I don’t think we played all that well in the practice match, and never looked like losing that game. If we can bring that form into the season we will be a big chance for a top [emoji640].

Playing bad and still winning is a huge marker for a really good team. So maybe we are a really good team.

And Melbourne weren't strolling around and have strong top tier mids. We will win games this year not playing our best. I can't wait for it to start!

 

[Purple Jesus]

Fire up.

 

[Quazar2]

Fire up.

Are you singing here...?!?!?! Very enjoyable

 

[freo84]

Fire up.

This is bloody mint dude!

 

[poshman]

Fire up.

This is awesome! Made me desperate for the first game!

Come on now! FIRE UP!

 

[oldgoat]

Here's a reason for optimism for round 1. From The West;

Fremantle won’t be forced to face another match-hardened opponent in round one after the postponement of Geelong’s clash with Brisbane due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
The Dockers were set to be the only club in the AFL to play an opposition that had already featured in Opening Round for the second consecutive season, after hosting the Lions at Optus Stadium last year.
The Cats’ season-opening fixture at the Gabba, scheduled for Thursday night, was officially called off on Tuesday as the category two cyclone bears down on Queensland’s coast.
Last year’s preliminary finalists will now kick off their 2025 campaign against Fremantle at GMHBA Stadium on March 15

Freo set to benefit from Cats’ postponed clash

Fremantle are set to be the beneficiary of the postponement of Geelong’s Opening Round clash with Brisbane due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Here’s why.

thewest.com.au

Which of course means they believe we were disadvantaged by the original fixture!
Did they say that earlier?
Subtle bias?
Anyway...

FLAGMANTLE!
YOKAI!

 

[Purple Jesus]

Are you singing here...?!?!?! Very enjoyable

No but I wrote it. Just for funsies.

 

[Quazar2]

No but I wrote it. Just for funsies.

 

[poshman]

Excitement is building! The season is finally upon us. Optimism is high and the team is in great shape to be 4-2 after 6 games. We have some of the best young talent in the league and class on every line. We will also see improvement across the ground as players continue to develop into their potential.

What a time to be a freo supporter!!

 

[King Huskii]

Excitement is building! The season is finally upon us. Optimism is high and the team is in great shape to be 4-2 after 6 games. We have some of the best young talent in the league and class on every line. We will also see improvement across the ground as players continue to develop into their potential.

What a time to be a freo supporter!!

GWS won without Hogan Green and Stringer plus Briggs was concussed early

No excuses

We can win this

 

[Sully90]

Excitement is building! The season is finally upon us. Optimism is high and the team is in great shape to be 4-2 after 6 games. We have some of the best young talent in the league and class on every line. We will also see improvement across the ground as players continue to develop into their potential.

What a time to be a freo supporter!!

I'm so pumped for Geelong, bring it on!!!

 

[poshman]

GWS won without Hogan Green and Stringer plus Briggs was concussed early

No excuses

We can win this

Exactly! We know we can match it with them at their home ground. Great first up challenge.

 

[poshman]

I'm so pumped for Geelong, bring it on!!!

I am stoked it is a tough game and we go in underdogs. We get a chance to see a lot of growth this week. It is going to be fun watching this group grow this year.