What will happen if we dont make Finals?

[FadeAway]

Many people are saying Malthouse may fall on his sword at the end of this season if the Pies dont make finals in 2006 even though he is signed for next year. With a good mixture of experienced players who have finals experience and young talent there is no reason why we cant make the 8 and play finals. Personally if we finish anywhere in the 8 i will be happy.

Where do u think the pies can finish? and who are the key stake holders who can really make a difference to our side? I think Rocca and Tarrant need to both kick at least 40 goals each, Leon Davis, Ben Davies, and Ben Johnson need to fire up our midfield.

Your thoughts fellow Pie Supporters???

 

[Pie 4 Life]

I think 10th is the lowest acceptable position but top 8 should be a must. If we can do that then we have shown signs of improvement and that is good for Mick and the coaching staff.

 

[FadeAway]

i wouldnt accept 10th, not unless there where major injury issues again, and if there are then Butterfield has to go!!!! Time will tell i guess. At the moment you would say the following teams are going to make the finals

West Coast
StKilda
Adelaide
Geelong
Sydney
Brisbane

Other teams to fight off final two positions in the eight!

Western Bulldogs
Collingwood
Melbourne
Fremantle
Richmond
Essendon
Kangeroos
Port Adelaide

Teams that i think wont make it
Hawthorn
Carlton

I think the comp is very even, so key injuries to 2 or more key players will make a significant difference.

 

[magpies42]

Malthouse may get the chop, but i expect that we shall get an awesome draft pick if we finish outside the finals. So maybe this year we can pick up a dal santo rather than a cole!

 

[NICK THE PIE MAN]

We will finish 8th to 12th, and Malthouse - unfortunately - will survive.

 

[FIGJAM]

What we really need from this year, if to unearth some junior talent and have the middle tier players step up and become consistent, and collectively play some positive and committed footy.

If we do, then the placing is irrelevant. We won't finish bottom four if we have this attitude and a mostly fit line up to choose from. I'd anticipate just finishing outside the finals.

 

[Coin_Toss]

... Pretty simple solution. Bye, Bye Mick.

In all honesty, we have got some exciting first and second year players who haven't reached their full potential yet. Cameron Cloke, Julian Rowe and Tristen Walker can still come good over time.

But with the list we got, Finals Football is a must.