So, not the start to the year we expected.... However, I would have happily taken 4-2 at season's start and 3-3 leaves us just below the logjam that is the Top 8 right now. 8 teams above us on 4-4 all of whom will begin taking points off each other shortly. We can only control the games we play so lets have a look at our next 5 games:
Round 7 - Gold Coast (H): A winnable game with the potential for a % booster if we pull our thumbs out. If we beat the Giants by 50+ then we should be able to do a reasonable job against the other Coasters on our beloved rock-hard home deck. Forecast is rain during the day but nothing in the even. 23 degree so hopefully some decent drainage and reasonably dry ground or it could spell disaster.
Round 8 - St Kilda (A): Another winnable game on a deck we normally play reasonably well. St Kilda may be on the slide and vulnerable here where even in our current state we may be able to chalk one up.
Round 9 - Melbourne (H): Thank god for Melbourne's drop this year. They've taken some real heat off us I reckon and should be beaten at home.
Round 10 - Adelaide (A): All depends on which Adelaide shows up although we do love Adelaide Oval. Additionally, they will be coming off both the Showdown and a long trip to the Gabba. Probably a loss but always a chance.
Round 11 - Bulldogs (H): They lost to the Dockers and Carlton and appear to be in dire straits at the moment. Hopefully things remain as they are and we can pick up another win.
So assuming a par score of 4-1 or a pleasant surprise of 5-0 that would put us somewhere between 4-6 position heading into the bye and the much awaited returns of Nic Nat and Rioli before we head to Sydney, then Bye, Essendon, Hawks, Freo, and Collingwood at home.
Would love to hear what everyone else thinks. Remember lads, the Ox is slow but the Earth is patient...
Round 7 - Gold Coast (H): A winnable game with the potential for a % booster if we pull our thumbs out. If we beat the Giants by 50+ then we should be able to do a reasonable job against the other Coasters on our beloved rock-hard home deck. Forecast is rain during the day but nothing in the even. 23 degree so hopefully some decent drainage and reasonably dry ground or it could spell disaster.
Round 8 - St Kilda (A): Another winnable game on a deck we normally play reasonably well. St Kilda may be on the slide and vulnerable here where even in our current state we may be able to chalk one up.
Round 9 - Melbourne (H): Thank god for Melbourne's drop this year. They've taken some real heat off us I reckon and should be beaten at home.
Round 10 - Adelaide (A): All depends on which Adelaide shows up although we do love Adelaide Oval. Additionally, they will be coming off both the Showdown and a long trip to the Gabba. Probably a loss but always a chance.
Round 11 - Bulldogs (H): They lost to the Dockers and Carlton and appear to be in dire straits at the moment. Hopefully things remain as they are and we can pick up another win.
So assuming a par score of 4-1 or a pleasant surprise of 5-0 that would put us somewhere between 4-6 position heading into the bye and the much awaited returns of Nic Nat and Rioli before we head to Sydney, then Bye, Essendon, Hawks, Freo, and Collingwood at home.
Would love to hear what everyone else thinks. Remember lads, the Ox is slow but the Earth is patient...