Four games in a row at the Dome ... was that a record?
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Four games in a row at the Dome ... was that a record?
The Saints faced the Dogs after a six-day break and four matches in a row at Telstra Dome ...
The ground is supposed to be a lot harder on the body than other "normal" grounds, and recovery is meant to be harder after playing on the surface.
I wonder if our lack of run and seemingly low energy levels from some players was due to the cumulative effect of 4 weeks in a row at the ground?
I'm not excusing the poor performance .... but just wondering if the Telstra Dome surface was a factor?
The ground is supposed to be a lot harder on the body than other "normal" grounds, and recovery is meant to be harder after playing on the surface.
I wonder if our lack of run and seemingly low energy levels from some players was due to the cumulative effect of 4 weeks in a row at the ground?
I'm not excusing the poor performance .... but just wondering if the Telstra Dome surface was a factor?
They should only play AFL games now when it's raining. Slow games of footy are so much better to watch.
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Almost right OWTS
From R22 2000 to R3 2001 we played 4 consecutive games at Docklands (1 win)
From R4 2003 to R7 2003 we played 4 consecutive games at Docklands (3 wins)
From R15 2007 to R18 2007 we played 4 consecutive games at Docklands (3.5 wins)
But the grand-daddy of them all was way back at the start
From R5 2000 to R12 2000 we played 8 consecutive games at Docklands (1 win - against Port with Hall kicking 6)
From R22 2000 to R3 2001 we played 4 consecutive games at Docklands (1 win)
From R4 2003 to R7 2003 we played 4 consecutive games at Docklands (3 wins)
From R15 2007 to R18 2007 we played 4 consecutive games at Docklands (3.5 wins)
But the grand-daddy of them all was way back at the start
From R5 2000 to R12 2000 we played 8 consecutive games at Docklands (1 win - against Port with Hall kicking 6)
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Well, they were flat too ...JeffDunne wrote:The Bulldogs were playing their 5th game in a row at the Dome.
Next theory?
EDIT: they play there next week too.
Who do they play next week? I would put money on a Dogs loss next week, unless they play the Tigers or Demons.
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Actually Jeff Dunne, I was totally correct.
The Bulldogs looked flatter than pancakes.
They could hardly run at all and Melbourne completely destroyed them.
I reckon you could see a certain amount of fatigue in our players after playing at the Dome four weeks in a row.
My prediction is that we will have a lot more energy, desire and presence against the Dockers next week.
The Bulldogs looked flatter than pancakes.
They could hardly run at all and Melbourne completely destroyed them.
I reckon you could see a certain amount of fatigue in our players after playing at the Dome four weeks in a row.
My prediction is that we will have a lot more energy, desire and presence against the Dockers next week.
They should only play AFL games now when it's raining. Slow games of footy are so much better to watch.
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My prediction is that we will have a lot more energy, desire and presence against the Dockers next week.
Strange how this theory just keeps proving itself
I reckon the Dogs will win this week ... not sure who they play, but they were away from Telstra Dome and will have freshened up.
The Saints should still be fine because we've only had one week on the ground, although we won't be quite as fresh as we might otherwise have been ....
They should only play AFL games now when it's raining. Slow games of footy are so much better to watch.
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And the pattern continues JD.
The Kangaroos played four weeks in a row at Telstra Dome.
They front up at the MCG this week, but tired legs mean they are fatigued and lack the energy levels of their opponents.
And the Cats are belting them.
Watch how much fresher the Roos will look next week against the Hawks, having played at the MCG this week.
The Kangaroos played four weeks in a row at Telstra Dome.
They front up at the MCG this week, but tired legs mean they are fatigued and lack the energy levels of their opponents.
And the Cats are belting them.
Watch how much fresher the Roos will look next week against the Hawks, having played at the MCG this week.
They should only play AFL games now when it's raining. Slow games of footy are so much better to watch.
I heard on the pregame a mention of the Kangaroos and their past 4 games and I thought of this thread.
You're starting to win me over with this argument and it's certianly worth a closer look. When I get a chance I might do some more statistical analysis because individual games like today could be attributed to other issues.
TBH in this game, I reckon the Cats got on top because of some unbelievably one-sided umpiring. The Kangaroos weren't getting reward for effort in the first qtr and Geelong have all the confidence in the world now to take the game on. Christ I wish our defenders could get away with what Scarlett is allowed to do.
You're starting to win me over with this argument and it's certianly worth a closer look. When I get a chance I might do some more statistical analysis because individual games like today could be attributed to other issues.
TBH in this game, I reckon the Cats got on top because of some unbelievably one-sided umpiring. The Kangaroos weren't getting reward for effort in the first qtr and Geelong have all the confidence in the world now to take the game on. Christ I wish our defenders could get away with what Scarlett is allowed to do.
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Not quite Enrico, but the theory continues to prove itself.
The Kangaroos were fresher and had more run last night ... the week off the hard surface of Telstra Dome did wonders for their energy levels.
I would love someone with the time to do a statistical analysis of this.
The Kangaroos were fresher and had more run last night ... the week off the hard surface of Telstra Dome did wonders for their energy levels.
I would love someone with the time to do a statistical analysis of this.
They should only play AFL games now when it's raining. Slow games of footy are so much better to watch.