Where will Brisbane finish in 2020?
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Lol funny as
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Where were we by luck sorry?
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Didn't you say before the season that Freemantle would be higher on the ladder? Ah that has aged well.
16 wins of pure luck.
A prelim at least. They'll win a final (QF or SF) at least. Depends if they have to go elsewhere though whether they go further - even 12 months out I can't see them beating Richmond at a MCG prelim if Brisbane went via the semis. Whereas at the Gabba they'll be even harder to beat
Next year should be a full tilt though. They carried some guys this year in the name of development, believe it or not for a top 4 side. Cam Rayner can consider himself very lucky to not miss a game averaging less than 10 disposals, while also not taking his opportunities around goals (20.25 for the year) and not getting up the ground much, and playing a comparatively low TOG%. Brisbane will be better for it in the long run but cost them at stages this year. Rayner had an awful year by every measure except "but he's young".
Answerth was actually decent but will be better for the run. Bailey was so-so at stages but persisted with.
They could have thrown it in with some of these young blokes and played the foot soldiers like Bastinac, Lester, Cutler - but they've nailed the part winning culture, part development season.
The aim will be to keep pressure on Rayner (Keays), Bailey (Cox), Answerth (Robertson), McInerney (Smith) etc next year. Either the best 22 Guys lift and improve and take the side past 2 finals losses, or the successful reserves side players will surely start getting their chances.
Next year should be a full tilt though. They carried some guys this year in the name of development, believe it or not for a top 4 side. Cam Rayner can consider himself very lucky to not miss a game averaging less than 10 disposals, while also not taking his opportunities around goals (20.25 for the year) and not getting up the ground much, and playing a comparatively low TOG%. Brisbane will be better for it in the long run but cost them at stages this year. Rayner had an awful year by every measure except "but he's young".
Answerth was actually decent but will be better for the run. Bailey was so-so at stages but persisted with.
They could have thrown it in with some of these young blokes and played the foot soldiers like Bastinac, Lester, Cutler - but they've nailed the part winning culture, part development season.
The aim will be to keep pressure on Rayner (Keays), Bailey (Cox), Answerth (Robertson), McInerney (Smith) etc next year. Either the best 22 Guys lift and improve and take the side past 2 finals losses, or the successful reserves side players will surely start getting their chances.
But pure luck.
Finish 6th at the end of the home and away, but will make it to a Prelim before bowing out.
Lucky injury list? Or well managed?
Blokes like Berry, Adams and Bailey had steady rehab processes. I don't think any were rushed back. Sure they aren't in the class of a De Goey type but rushing players back tends to lead to excuses more often than not...
Luck
Richmond started out badly due to injuries and got key players back when it counted. Makes a huge difference and they’ve made the most of it. If you think otherwise you’re delusional
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Straight sets despite two home finals vs interstate sides would suggest luck & a good draw had a bit to do with it.
So sour.
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Richmond proved to be a major stumbling block this year. Confident we can beat them at home next year but at the G will be our biggest challenge
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Progress is never linear.
A harder draw will have an effect before a ball is even bounced.
No Hodge to marshall the troops.
They no longer will take anyone by surprise.
I reckon a top 8 spot, but maybe 5th-8th.
A harder draw will have an effect before a ball is even bounced.
No Hodge to marshall the troops.
They no longer will take anyone by surprise.
I reckon a top 8 spot, but maybe 5th-8th.
What about good performances, professional fitness staff ? The straight sets means nothing. They were extremely raw in finals experience the last 2 weeks. They will play finals next year.
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