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[bird_man]

Pray for three tough, physical matches for them. No Kennedy or Cripps tonight.

We need a WC win tonight, otherwise it opens up the door of the Dogs going past us.

 

[puppy_dog7]

Absolutely nothing wrong with the plan ....it’s the execution of ball use ..(.Rath. )


There has been systematic change with the personnel in back half , not only that but the way we move
the ball , it’s not mentioned in the article because unfortunately last couple of weeks we returned to
2019 set up , was pretty shocked to be honest that when Carlisle was rested that either Roberton or Marsh
we’re not included down back.

We had lots of opportunities rather than run & carry the ball , the players mentally checked out and bombed.


Go back and watch the replay of the Bulldogs game then watch this last game for a real comparison .


Nothing wrong with our plan designed by Rath ...no mistake about it folks it’s his plan.

It‘s a failure to “execute “that are the loses of Fremantle / Brisbane / Melbourne .

the question is, can we recover to fix these issues over the next 3 weeks, or will we do what we do every other year and panic and go into our shells. We were one of/ if not the best 1st quarter team this year. The last 2 games we've started really slow, and its continued through the game.

 

[George]

We need a WC win tonight, otherwise it opens up the door of the Dogs going past us.

How?

 

[Stewart66]

the question is, can we recover to fix these issues over the next 3 weeks, or will we do what we do every other year and panic and go into our shells. We were one of/ if not the best 1st quarter team this year. The last 2 games we've started really slow, and its continued through the game.

Guess we’ll find out shortly.

 

[Diehard Saint]

We need a WC win tonight, otherwise it opens up the door of the Dogs going past us.

I can’t work out all these permutations - especially because everyone on here seems to have different opinions ie with the Blues/pies game on the weekend.

Either way, let’s get the stuffing knocked out of them.

 

[bird_man]

How?

Well currently we are 4 points and percentage ahead of the Dogs

Dogs win last 3 and we only win 1, they go past us...

 

[bird_man]

I can’t work out all these permutations - especially because everyone on here seems to have different opinions ie with the Blues/pies game on the weekend.

Basically we need to win 2 games, if we do we are in.

But, if we only win one then...

Either one of Giants or Melbourne have to lose 2 of their last 4

We then most likely make the finals...

Except if the Dogs win their last 3 games

Dogs have Hawthorn and Freo after WC. If they lose tonight they are pretty much cooked.

 

[George]

Well currently we are 4 points and percentage ahead of the Dogs

Dogs win last 3 and we only win 1, they go past us...

What does the West Coast v Essendon game tonight have to do with the Bulldogs?

Yes we need the Eagles to win tonight but that's because it basically rules out Essendon making it.

I can’t work out all these permutations - especially because everyone on here seems to have different opinions ie with the Blues/pies game on the weekend.

Either way, let’s get the stuffing knocked out of them.

West Coast v Essendon
Sydney v Melbourne
GWS v Carlton
Brisbane v Collingwood
St.Kilda v Hawthorn

Take another look at it after that

 

[Dr Spaceman]

Ican’t work out all these permutations - especially because everyone on here seems to have different opinions ie with the Blues/pies game on the weekend.

Either way, let’s get the stuffing knocked out of them.

Leave it to the experts DS

 

[Murraj1966]

Surely we win against Hawthorn and then it's up to the boys for the ultimate test of winning 1 game in two to prove this season wasn't a waste.

 

[gringo2011]

Good teams tend to get there a year early. Hawthorn in 2007, Doggies in 2015...

As I said last week, the target should be to win one final.

This is a bit left field but I remember Brereton talking about how the Hawks in the 80s had used examples about how players who lost a GF compared to won one had much worse financial and life outcomes. He said that they talked about the hardships through life that followed people who didn't step up when it mattered. Those times when players find that little bit extra and clamber over the line can really change mindsets for awhile career. It's much easier to move up from little wins that from little losses.

I think we have a little bit of it naturally in there. We have outperformed for what our list profile looks like for years even under Richo. We have a tough battler attitude, we just have to find it in the next three weeks and hope that the future then works it's self out for us.

 

[bird_man]

What does the West Coast v Essendon game tonight have to do with the Bulldogs?

Yes we need the Eagles to win tonight but that's because it basically rules out Essendon making it.


West Coast v Essendon
Sydney v Melbourne
GWS v Carlton
Brisbane v Collingwood
St.Kilda v Hawthorn

Take another look at it after that

My bad, thought it was WC v Dogs tonight, that's next week.

 

[Premium]

Surely we win against Hawthorn and then it's up to the boys for the ultimate test of winning 1 game in two to prove this season wasn't a waste.

Correct - beat the Hawks and beat either WCE or GWS which will be hard - but you never know with this team , we are more likely to lose to the Hawks and beat WCE and GWS.
I hoping GWS and WCE get struck with a heap of injuries

 

[Premium]

Guess we’ll find out shortly.

We have lost 3 of our last 4 games but it has to brought into perspective.
Geelong - hurt us
Bombers - we showed we are far better than that mob.
Lions - we where in the game / only just lost
Demons - had more of it just couldn't score / unlucky even with so many guys not playing well.

Hawks should be a win , if not the air is truly out of the balloon.
WCE and GWS are tough but I would not write us off on beating one of them.

I'm hoping they get some injuries to make or job easier.

I want us to play finals

 

[Keg still on legs]

Crows to get on a roll now and win 3 on the trot.

Gws on Tues followed by the blues

 

[puppy_dog7]

I think looking at West Coast, we should be going Tall in the forward line. Membrey, King, Marsh, Marshall/Ryder, with Battle floating forward and just playing 2/3 small forwards in Butler/Lonie and Parker.
I don’t see how McGovern and Barrass can cover that many tall options.

 

[70s sainter]

I think looking at West Coast, we should be going Tall in the forward line. Membrey, King, Marsh, Marshall/Ryder, with Battle floating forward and just playing 2/3 small forwards in Butler/Lonie and Parker.
I don’t see how McGovern and Barrass can cover that many tall options.

They just look better than us in most areas but the 3 games in 9 Days factor could definitely come into play

 

[lewdogs]

Looks like Schuey might have a hamstring injury.

 

[MrGilmore]

Luke Shuey looks like he’s done a hammy. Gives us a little more chance next week if he misses


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[Diehard Saint]

They just look better than us in most areas but the 3 games in 9 Days factor could definitely come into play

Hope it’s a tough one for them against the Doggies.

 

[BrutThough]

Luke Shuey looks like he’s done a hammy. Gives us a little more chance next week if he misses


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While it might seem to give us a glimmer of hope, its not great for us since we need West Coast to beat the Dogs in 5 days time.

 

[Diehard Saint]

While it might seem to give us a glimmer of hope, its not great for us since we need West Coast to beat the Dogs in 5 days time.

Kennedy will be back for that game. That should help.

 

[BrutThough]

Kennedy will be back for that game. That should help.

They're already missing Yeo, so thats their best 2 midfielders out against the Dogs who are stacked there. NicNat will absolutely dominate but not many great mids left to direct his taps too.

Will be the Eagles backline to stand up. Hopefully this is the type of game McGovern just dominates the air against Bruce.

 

[Diehard Saint]

They're already missing Yeo, so thats their best 2 midfielders out against the Dogs who are stacked there. NicNat will absolutely dominate but not many great mids left to direct his taps too.

Will be the Eagles backline to stand up. Hopefully this is the type of game McGovern just dominates the air against Bruce.

Forgot about Yeo and Cripps is also not there.
Going to be interesting. Lucky we get them off a three game, 10 day cycle.
Apparently Shuey had a similar issue earlier in the year. Pretty sure they will be extra careful and rest him until finals. Here’s hoping anyway.

 

[XhazzafootyX]

Forgot about Yeo and Cripps is also not there.
Going to be interesting. Lucky we get them off a three game, 10 day cycle.
Apparently Shuey had a similar issue earlier in the year. Pretty sure they will be extra careful and rest him until finals. Here’s hoping anyway.