5 games left - the run home
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5 games left - the run home
We are 2 games clear of 8th at the moment.
Do we only need to win 2 more to make the 8 as our % is quite good???
I can only pencil in Hawthorn in a game I am fully confident we will win out of the next 5 but we are definitely a chance in the other 4 games.
Up next:
Brisbane
Melbourne
Hawthorn
West Coast
GWS (last game)
Its f****** crunch time. If we beat the Bears on Sunday then I think we're in. I can't wait.
Luckily the Bulldogs, GWS and Essendon who are 9th, 10th and 11th have a % under 100 at the moment which helps too.
Do we only need to win 2 more to make the 8 as our % is quite good???
I can only pencil in Hawthorn in a game I am fully confident we will win out of the next 5 but we are definitely a chance in the other 4 games.
Up next:
Brisbane
Melbourne
Hawthorn
West Coast
GWS (last game)
Its f****** crunch time. If we beat the Bears on Sunday then I think we're in. I can't wait.
Luckily the Bulldogs, GWS and Essendon who are 9th, 10th and 11th have a % under 100 at the moment which helps too.
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Re: 5 games left - the run home
%. is not going to be a factor with the druggies who have 2 points for a draw.
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Hopefully the club is focused on winning every game and not worried about teams that are 9-11.
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Re: 5 games left - the run home
The Injectors play Richmond this weekend then the Dawks but run home is Eagles, Cats, Port and Melbourne. That's brutal.
Of that lot - I can see them beating only the Dawks (hopefully they have another line in the sand game and belt the sh1t out of them) but none of the others.
Don't think their 2 extra points will come into it
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Re: 5 games left - the run home
Stuff just making it.
I want the double chance.
I want the double chance.
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I'm just happy if the Sainters make it given its nearly a decade but yes, a top 4 finish would be nice.
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Yeah throw the kitchen sink imo.
Every game is winnable and we should be looking to win them all.
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Re: 5 games left - the run home
We win tomorrow we're a Top 4 chance. If we loose we must beat Melbourne the following week. The old 8 point game.
Of those still in the 8, Collingwood looks most vulnerable. If the unthinkable happens and they loose to NM this week, they're just about done.
Bombers are out. Horrible run home and they're done anyways. Stick a fork in them.
Doggies, GWS Melb all have reasonably tough runs home and we play GWS last so big game there. With Melb having to play both of them so that helps our cause.
Outside of 8 Carlton still a good chance especially if they can knock off GC tonight and Magies next week. Loose either though and it's goodnight for them you'd think.
Luckily our fate is in our hands and not dependent on other results and some of the teams around us, we get to play so we can end their run also. Exciting times ahead. Go Saints!!
Of those still in the 8, Collingwood looks most vulnerable. If the unthinkable happens and they loose to NM this week, they're just about done.
Bombers are out. Horrible run home and they're done anyways. Stick a fork in them.
Doggies, GWS Melb all have reasonably tough runs home and we play GWS last so big game there. With Melb having to play both of them so that helps our cause.
Outside of 8 Carlton still a good chance especially if they can knock off GC tonight and Magies next week. Loose either though and it's goodnight for them you'd think.
Luckily our fate is in our hands and not dependent on other results and some of the teams around us, we get to play so we can end their run also. Exciting times ahead. Go Saints!!
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Re: 5 games left - the run home
Good summary. A few teams will play each other too which always helps the points balance.stkfc1 wrote: ↑Fri 21 Aug 2020 3:35pm We win tomorrow we're a Top 4 chance. If we loose we must beat Melbourne the following week. The old 8 point game.
Of those still in the 8, Collingwood looks most vulnerable. If the unthinkable happens and they loose to NM this week, they're just about done.
Bombers are out. Horrible run home and they're done anyways. Stick a fork in them.
Doggies, GWS Melb all have reasonably tough runs home and we play GWS last so big game there. With Melb having to play both of them so that helps our cause.
Outside of 8 Carlton still a good chance especially if they can knock off GC tonight and Magies next week. Loose either though and it's goodnight for them you'd think.
Luckily our fate is in our hands and not dependent on other results and some of the teams around us, we get to play so we can end their run also. Exciting times ahead. Go Saints!!
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Re: 5 games left - the run home
We will be shagged for our game against the Lions on Sunday though
But yes, if we can knock of the Lions we are a good chance for top 4.
Lose that and we will still need 2 wins to play finals, and especially one win over the Dees or GWS.
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Re: 5 games left - the run home
One game at a time & obviously try & win but injury & fatigue will play a big part & we have a pretty hard run home so I would be happy just to play finals but over the moon if we could finish top 4 . It's been a long time since we made the 8 so I "m
trying not get too excited just yet
trying not get too excited just yet
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Re: 5 games left - the run home
We'll thrash Melbourne.stkfc1 wrote: ↑Fri 21 Aug 2020 3:35pm We win tomorrow we're a Top 4 chance. If we loose we must beat Melbourne the following week. The old 8 point game.
Of those still in the 8, Collingwood looks most vulnerable. If the unthinkable happens and they loose to NM this week, they're just about done.
Bombers are out. Horrible run home and they're done anyways. Stick a fork in them.
Doggies, GWS Melb all have reasonably tough runs home and we play GWS last so big game there. With Melb having to play both of them so that helps our cause.
Outside of 8 Carlton still a good chance especially if they can knock off GC tonight and Magies next week. Loose either though and it's goodnight for them you'd think.
Luckily our fate is in our hands and not dependent on other results and some of the teams around us, we get to play so we can end their run also. Exciting times ahead. Go Saints!!
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Hope so. Its going to be a weird game as its being played in the Alice. The weather must be nice there.samuraisaint wrote: ↑Fri 21 Aug 2020 8:28pmWe'll thrash Melbourne.stkfc1 wrote: ↑Fri 21 Aug 2020 3:35pm We win tomorrow we're a Top 4 chance. If we loose we must beat Melbourne the following week. The old 8 point game.
Of those still in the 8, Collingwood looks most vulnerable. If the unthinkable happens and they loose to NM this week, they're just about done.
Bombers are out. Horrible run home and they're done anyways. Stick a fork in them.
Doggies, GWS Melb all have reasonably tough runs home and we play GWS last so big game there. With Melb having to play both of them so that helps our cause.
Outside of 8 Carlton still a good chance especially if they can knock off GC tonight and Magies next week. Loose either though and it's goodnight for them you'd think.
Luckily our fate is in our hands and not dependent on other results and some of the teams around us, we get to play so we can end their run also. Exciting times ahead. Go Saints!!
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Yep, us, Melb and GWS all play each other, so those games will be critical. Win them both and we’re virtually certain to play finals.johnearljames wrote: ↑Fri 21 Aug 2020 3:39pmGood summary. A few teams will play each other too which always helps the points balance.stkfc1 wrote: ↑Fri 21 Aug 2020 3:35pm We win tomorrow we're a Top 4 chance. If we loose we must beat Melbourne the following week. The old 8 point game.
Of those still in the 8, Collingwood looks most vulnerable. If the unthinkable happens and they loose to NM this week, they're just about done.
Bombers are out. Horrible run home and they're done anyways. Stick a fork in them.
Doggies, GWS Melb all have reasonably tough runs home and we play GWS last so big game there. With Melb having to play both of them so that helps our cause.
Outside of 8 Carlton still a good chance especially if they can knock off GC tonight and Magies next week. Loose either though and it's goodnight for them you'd think.
Luckily our fate is in our hands and not dependent on other results and some of the teams around us, we get to play so we can end their run also. Exciting times ahead. Go Saints!!
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I can’t see us beating the Eagles but playing them in Brisbane makes a huge difference.Impatient Sainter wrote: ↑Sat 22 Aug 2020 12:52pm Believe we will win 5 of the 6 - possibly dropping the WCE game.
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Dogs were too quick for them. So good sign for us.
Dees losing by a good margin great for us as it dropped their % to only 112. So costs them both the 4 points and their % advantage over us.
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