Land of the Giants
Premiership Player
Is everybody refreshed, and ready for the second half of the season?
Actually, that's a bit misleading. With thirteen games under our belt and only nine to go, we're already well into the second half of the season. The bye is just a chance for everyone to catch their breath.
Usually at this time of the year, ladder position is supposed to mean something. As it's 3rd vs 10th, we shouldn't really be that concerned about Thursday night, even though it's an away game, our percentage is way superior, and Dylan hasn't exactly set the world on fire since moving to the Bombers.
However, we're coming off a break, and while that usually helps a team with injuries, we do tend to be a bit rusty after the week off. That has to be balanced against Essendon coming off a loss to West Coast over in Perth. The travel won't have helped them, but the tough nature of that game certainly will.
Looking at the injury list from last Tuesday, Jye Caldwell and Adian Corr are a chance to return; whether Haynes and Whitfield are available is another matter. We've certainly been dealt a harsh blow by the injury to De Boer, he's been one of those unsung heroes who does his job but manages to fly under the radar. We'll have to wait until the situation becomes clearer as the week progresses to see who lines up.
Realistically, if we're serious about having a real crack at it this year, we must win this game. Looking at the draw, we have a run of tough games coming up, including Richmond at the MCG , Collingwood at home , the Power in Adelaide , and Big Brother at home . Not an easy run. And who knows what kind of mood Big Brother will be in by then?
It's a pretty simple equation. So I just hope the mental preparation is right. That's about the only thing standing between us and another crucial four points.
Let's go, Giants, let's go.
Actually, that's a bit misleading. With thirteen games under our belt and only nine to go, we're already well into the second half of the season. The bye is just a chance for everyone to catch their breath.
Usually at this time of the year, ladder position is supposed to mean something. As it's 3rd vs 10th, we shouldn't really be that concerned about Thursday night, even though it's an away game, our percentage is way superior, and Dylan hasn't exactly set the world on fire since moving to the Bombers.
However, we're coming off a break, and while that usually helps a team with injuries, we do tend to be a bit rusty after the week off. That has to be balanced against Essendon coming off a loss to West Coast over in Perth. The travel won't have helped them, but the tough nature of that game certainly will.
Looking at the injury list from last Tuesday, Jye Caldwell and Adian Corr are a chance to return; whether Haynes and Whitfield are available is another matter. We've certainly been dealt a harsh blow by the injury to De Boer, he's been one of those unsung heroes who does his job but manages to fly under the radar. We'll have to wait until the situation becomes clearer as the week progresses to see who lines up.
Realistically, if we're serious about having a real crack at it this year, we must win this game. Looking at the draw, we have a run of tough games coming up, including Richmond at the MCG , Collingwood at home , the Power in Adelaide , and Big Brother at home . Not an easy run. And who knows what kind of mood Big Brother will be in by then?
It's a pretty simple equation. So I just hope the mental preparation is right. That's about the only thing standing between us and another crucial four points.
Let's go, Giants, let's go.
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