You reckon Buckly REALLY wants the pies to win the flag ?

[rush 74]

Would take a hell of a lot of pressure off him if they do fail to get over the line.

Deep down there would be a bit of relief me thinks.

[Dr Spaceman]

Would take a hell of a lot of pressure off him if they do fail to get over the line.

Deep down there would be a bit of relief me thinks.

I was hoping he would sabotage their attempt at the flag.



Last year

[VietNam_Saint]

Would take a hell of a lot of pressure off him if they do fail to get over the line.

Deep down there would be a bit of relief me thinks.

your kidding right ?

[Ajer]

I'm pretty sure Buckley would prefer to be part of a flag than to be part of a losing Grand Final. Absurd statement

[perfectionist]

Yes.

[Dr Spaceman]

I'm pretty sure Buckley would prefer to be part of a flag than to be part of a losing Grand Final. Absurd statement

I think it was a bit tongue in cheek.

Anyway, is it that absurd to think that deep down a little part of FIGJAM may have hoped he could be the one to lead the feral faithful to the promised land?

[I Love Peter Kiel]

...Anyway if they DO win this week, he'll be on a hiding to nothing next year.

Three in a row is pretty unlikely. So by definition they must do worse next year.

[Dr Spaceman]

...Anyway if they DO win this week, he'll be on a hiding to nothing next year.

Three in a row is pretty unlikely. So by definition they must do worse next year.

The main problem with going three in a row is motivation. Will players push themselves to the 110% required to win? Will they make the neccessary sacrifices when they already have 2 premiership medals dangling around their necks.

And even if they do, it will simply be expected of such a great team.

Yep, old Bucks certainly has more to lose than to gain if the Pies salute again this year.

[Ajer]

...Anyway if they DO win this week, he'll be on a hiding to nothing next year.

Three in a row is pretty unlikely. So by definition they must do worse next year.

The main problem with going three in a row is motivation. Will players push themselves to the 110% required to win? Will they make the neccessary sacrifices when they already have 2 premiership medals dangling around their necks.

And even if they do, it will simply be expected of such a great team.

Yep, old Bucks certainly has more to lose than to gain if the Pies salute again this year.

If they don't push themselves 110% there is always someone else right behind them ready to step up and offer 110%. I dont think any player goes out there to take it easy, especially a team who is going for a hatrick which has obvious depth.

[borderbarry]

Bucks is in a no win situation next season. If Collingwood have a good year, Malthouse will get the credit. If they dont, it will be all his fault.