Next two games. Anything to gain??
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Next two games. Anything to gain??
I'm sure many are like me and wish the next two weeks would just go away. Apart from bouncing back from last week, I can't see that we'll get a hell of a lot out of the next 2 weeks. Poss a chance to play on the G for the first time - in my opinion no where near as big a factor as some are making out. A chance to rejig or settle the team before finals? Get a final look at certain players, ie will Armo get another go? Does Gwilt get tried as a third tall again?
On the down side, it's two more weeks where we could get injuries. Playing against lower teams, it will be harder for some players to keep their motivation levels up. Only natural that the team is looking at finals, and probably won't play to their optimum until the finals.
On the down side, it's two more weeks where we could get injuries. Playing against lower teams, it will be harder for some players to keep their motivation levels up. Only natural that the team is looking at finals, and probably won't play to their optimum until the finals.
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Re: Next two games. Anything to gain??
i think we need to use this week to make a statement that shows last week was an aberration.
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Spot on. It will be all about fine tuning the system and seeing who the final squad will be.markp wrote:I'd say motivation wont be a problem.... look at the names who are left out.
I think the next 2 weeks are a handy and vital chance for us to focus on our finals preparation.... while other teams still have to worry about where they will finish etc.
Interesting that this week, apart from Dempster, we have gone back to our original 22 from the start of the year (Ball excluded).
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Need to win these two games, but the actual score means sweet F A.
We need to get back that intimidating full field pressure. At the same time we need to bring the intensity up another ten percent as we run into the finals.
Its all about game plan. Its all about the team, not individuals.
75+ tackles and miserly opposition F50 entries.
We need to get back that intimidating full field pressure. At the same time we need to bring the intensity up another ten percent as we run into the finals.
Its all about game plan. Its all about the team, not individuals.
75+ tackles and miserly opposition F50 entries.
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\Milton66 wrote:Spot on. It will be all about fine tuning the system and seeing who the final squad will be.markp wrote:I'd say motivation wont be a problem.... look at the names who are left out.
I think the next 2 weeks are a handy and vital chance for us to focus on our finals preparation.... while other teams still have to worry about where they will finish etc.
Interesting that this week, apart from Dempster, we have gone back to our original 22 from the start of the year (Ball excluded).
hopefully bally can fight his way back in. i reckon we need his toughness around the packs, feeding the ball out .especially come finals .that would be my only change to the side for what its worth.
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" bally can fight his way back in. i reckon we need his toughness around the packs, feeding the ball out .especially come finals ."
I wonder if Ross is trying to make Ball something he is no longer capable of ....His in and under work is great .so he has to get out to a kicker.....
Above all we must remember the coaches job is to get the best team on the park regardless of reputations or service to the club in past years.
The finals are very hard games and we will need our best playing as a team on the day.
I wonder if Ross is trying to make Ball something he is no longer capable of ....His in and under work is great .so he has to get out to a kicker.....
Above all we must remember the coaches job is to get the best team on the park regardless of reputations or service to the club in past years.
The finals are very hard games and we will need our best playing as a team on the day.
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I agree that some players will be playing at a million miles an hour these next two weeks. I could understand that if blokes like Rooey, Kosi, and Lenny have quieter weeks though. It's these 3 guys that I can see exploding in the finals and will be the most crucial as to whether we hold the cup up come Sept 26th.
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just on bally he seems to me to be always the bloke feeding it out to the likes of lenny, dal and joey .always amazes when you see the stats at the end of a game and he's had 25 possies . i reckon he is a finals type player .unfornatuly we are not inside the club so it's hard to make an informed decsion on what is going on with him .Moods wrote:I agree that some players will be playing at a million miles an hour these next two weeks. I could understand that if blokes like Rooey, Kosi, and Lenny have quieter weeks though. It's these 3 guys that I can see exploding in the finals and will be the most crucial as to whether we hold the cup up come Sept 26th.
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Of course we have something to gain! We'll gain as much as we put into them. Like every other week, this next two are chances for us to work on our deficiencies and improve our strengths, plus get the cohesiveness back, after several changes in the past few weeks.
As noted in the paper earlier in the week (and by Ross), we also need to get our contested ball numbers back up again. There is plenty to work on and plenty of ways we can improve. We also need to get some Collingwood like momentum happening before the finals.
We just need to keep our eye on the ball. Not look ahead to what may, or may not happen. That's a bad habit to get into. We can deal with then if and when it comes.
As noted in the paper earlier in the week (and by Ross), we also need to get our contested ball numbers back up again. There is plenty to work on and plenty of ways we can improve. We also need to get some Collingwood like momentum happening before the finals.
We just need to keep our eye on the ball. Not look ahead to what may, or may not happen. That's a bad habit to get into. We can deal with then if and when it comes.
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Yep, the fear factor!
I think teams were beginning to fear us, we had teams jumping at shadows and opponents being caught like a deer in the headlights, because of our pressure.....and more importantly our perceived pressure.
After last week, I get the feeling that there is perhaps a little hope out there?
I think the boys know what to do with that hope![Cool 8-)](./images/smilies/icon_cool.gif)
I think teams were beginning to fear us, we had teams jumping at shadows and opponents being caught like a deer in the headlights, because of our pressure.....and more importantly our perceived pressure.
After last week, I get the feeling that there is perhaps a little hope out there?
I think the boys know what to do with that hope
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agree. he shouldn't get a run unless we're plannning for him to play a role in the finals. the timing of his hamstring injury wasn't good for him.bergholt wrote:nah, there's always next year.BaysideSaint wrote:i think round 22 is a chance to play goose.
if he doesn't get a game in round 22 his papers are stamped at St Kilda.
he won't be delisted, and if he wanted to leave of his own accord, where's he gonna go?
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I would be hugely surprised if Goose plays in rnd 22.bigcarl wrote:agree. he shouldn't get a run unless we're plannning for him to play a role in the finals. the timing of his hamstring injury wasn't good for him.bergholt wrote:nah, there's always next year.BaysideSaint wrote:i think round 22 is a chance to play goose.
if he doesn't get a game in round 22 his papers are stamped at St Kilda.
he won't be delisted, and if he wanted to leave of his own accord, where's he gonna go?
Ross has only one consideration at present & that is to get the 22-25 players who will be fighting it out in September ready to rock.
Our emotional attachment to Goose (especially considering him getting his 100 games up & the father/son ramifications of that) would be the furthest thing from Ross' mind.
I hope I'm wrong but I think Goose may be elsewhere next year despite Max's likely retirement possibly opening up a spot.
So so true , i think emotion gets in the way of a few on here , Goose , Max and Bally are no doubt all great blokes but IMO i dont see them in our best side , We were exposed with our lack of run and leg speed last week and we have been exposed like that a few times this year but because the pressure was up we could still cope and win .aussiejones wrote:" bally can fight his way back in. i reckon we need his toughness around the packs, feeding the ball out .especially come finals ."
Above all we must remember the coaches job is to get the best team on the park regardless of reputations or service to the club in past years.
The finals are very hard games and we will need our best playing as a team on the day.
When our mids arnt firing and the pressure is down a tad it exposes our lack of agility and speed , Players need to more versatile these days and thats why i think they have gone with Gwilt and Zac , both can play either end and pinch hit if needed .
While im having a rant i would also have Big Mac in the side instead of King , yeah you can go on about experiance but tell me how many games the Hawthorn ruckmen had played before the Granny last year ?
Big Mac just gives you more options and run, something you need to win a flag IMO
My side from now on would be as named this week with the Big Mac - King swap with a bench containing , Raph , Mini , Geary and Gwilt or Dempster depending on who we are playing .
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lol Buckley's.BaysideSaint wrote:i would take pick three (WCE) for goose. would anyone else?
Lance or James??
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I have seen some brilliant things on this website over the years.BaysideSaint wrote:i would take pick three (WCE) for goose. would anyone else?
That one is just dripping with awesome...
I would most definately take Pick 3 for Goose.
In a heartbeat.
lol Buckleys.
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Firstly Goose has done his hammy and is out for the rest of the year so he has probably played his last game at the club which is pretty sad but that is what can happen with injuries and secondly we have plenty to achieve in the next 2 weeks. our main onballers havent influenced games for 3 weeks now due to a couple of factors and the backline has had the 2 highest scores kicked on them for the year twice in the last 3 weeks. We need to make a statement and i hope North hit us with everything this week so we get a physically hard match.
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