The most important thing to come out of next Sunday
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The most important thing to come out of next Sunday
Of course, we'll see how our game plan stacks up against theirs. Whether our high-pressing style will stifle their ball movement. Whether we will force the most skilful side in the competition into error.
For everything they have achieved over the last few years, they have never seen defensive pressure like ours.
How will they handle it? That's what everyone wants to know.
But for me, even more important than that -
We'll see how St Kilda copes on the big stage.
As far as home and away clashes go, there have been none bigger in VFL/AFL history.
The build up will be intense, the pressure on the field will be palpable, the atmosphere at fever pitch and the pace of the game will be absolutely frenetic.
It may not be a grand final, and there may be a "next week" but this is a home and away grand final if ever there was one.
If we can stand up on Sunday, it will go a long way to giving our footballers the belief that they can stand up on the biggest of occasions.
We are the challengers, they occupy the throne.
On Sunday we will know exactly how worthy our challenge is.
For everything they have achieved over the last few years, they have never seen defensive pressure like ours.
How will they handle it? That's what everyone wants to know.
But for me, even more important than that -
We'll see how St Kilda copes on the big stage.
As far as home and away clashes go, there have been none bigger in VFL/AFL history.
The build up will be intense, the pressure on the field will be palpable, the atmosphere at fever pitch and the pace of the game will be absolutely frenetic.
It may not be a grand final, and there may be a "next week" but this is a home and away grand final if ever there was one.
If we can stand up on Sunday, it will go a long way to giving our footballers the belief that they can stand up on the biggest of occasions.
We are the challengers, they occupy the throne.
On Sunday we will know exactly how worthy our challenge is.
That's the disappointing thing about Hawthorn's season. Most likely they won't have to be beaten for their title. Their won't be a premiership defence.
They're just going to hand the title over, whether they like it or not.
Unless something drastic happens, they won't even be part of the conversation.
However, if that's their supporters' most pressing issue at the moment, I envy them.
I can't wait till we experience a premiership hangover.
They're just going to hand the title over, whether they like it or not.
Unless something drastic happens, they won't even be part of the conversation.
However, if that's their supporters' most pressing issue at the moment, I envy them.
I can't wait till we experience a premiership hangover.
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I agree with the proposition that Sunday is a major test on a big stage (not the biggest stage, as it is only taking place at the Dome).
In this regard, it will be fascinating to see how some of our key players perform vis-a-vis last years disappointing finals efforts against Geelong and the Hawks.
Kosi: we definitely hope will produce more than last year
Milne: contributed more in the final series last year than at previous attempts, but could deliver more
Riewoldt: was fabulous in the finals last year, nothing to prove
Hayes: see Riewoldt
Goddard: see Riewoldt
Sam Fisher: see Riewoldt
Blake: see Riewoldt
Joey: almost nothing to prove, but has morphed into a superstar this season
Schneider: did little in last years' finals, will need to step up
Gilbert: a disappointing end to a relatively disappointing season, should do better
Dal: see Gilbert
Gram: should do better
McQualter: was ok last year, but has come on
CJ: see McQualter
We probably won't have Max and Raph, who were great last year, and we certainly won't have King, but we will have
Ball
Bakes
a new and improved Gardi
the amazing Zac
Geary (although I wouldn't be surprised to see either Armo or Dempster brought in to replace him)
and 100% guaranteed no Aaron Fiora
It'd be nice to have Raph in his 2008 form, but, on the whole, I reckon we're good to go!!
Bring it on.
In this regard, it will be fascinating to see how some of our key players perform vis-a-vis last years disappointing finals efforts against Geelong and the Hawks.
Kosi: we definitely hope will produce more than last year
Milne: contributed more in the final series last year than at previous attempts, but could deliver more
Riewoldt: was fabulous in the finals last year, nothing to prove
Hayes: see Riewoldt
Goddard: see Riewoldt
Sam Fisher: see Riewoldt
Blake: see Riewoldt
Joey: almost nothing to prove, but has morphed into a superstar this season
Schneider: did little in last years' finals, will need to step up
Gilbert: a disappointing end to a relatively disappointing season, should do better
Dal: see Gilbert
Gram: should do better
McQualter: was ok last year, but has come on
CJ: see McQualter
We probably won't have Max and Raph, who were great last year, and we certainly won't have King, but we will have
Ball
Bakes
a new and improved Gardi
the amazing Zac
Geary (although I wouldn't be surprised to see either Armo or Dempster brought in to replace him)
and 100% guaranteed no Aaron Fiora
It'd be nice to have Raph in his 2008 form, but, on the whole, I reckon we're good to go!!
Bring it on.
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