I still reckon Richmond were mad for beating Essendon. They would have ended up playing Port if they dropped that game and we would've ended up playing Collingwood (given they beat North today). So many things working in our favour right now. Come from behind victory gives a team momentum regardless of how badly they've been travelling. I'd be very nervous if I was a Tiger's fan right now.
Can't just think one week ahead. The winner of the Port final will most likley get Fremantle at Fremantle now that the Cats are playing at SS.
Right, but the winner of our final will most probably play Sydney in Sydney so what's the point? At least if Richmond had've played Port they would most probably have had a win. I think they will have more trouble against us.
I still reckon Richmond were mad for beating Essendon. They would have ended up playing Port if they dropped that game and we would've ended up playing Collingwood (given they beat North today). So many things working in our favour right now. Come from behind victory gives a team momentum regardless of how badly they've been travelling. I'd be very nervous if I was a Tiger's fan right now.
Just went through the ingame thread. Very amusing how things turn around. Really will enjoy the footy shows today. Funny how things turn around in a week.
Bloody hell that is a p!ss poor effort. So he missed out on watching our inspiring win against Richmond because he couldn't get a park? At the MCG!?? Seriously, give me a break.
Is Waite feeling alright, how many games is that in a row and he hasn't injured himself or got reported?
That would be because he's playing like a dog. As soon as he shows some form then the injury or report will re-surface. Not that we've got that many games left.
Draft exclusions wont hurt them as much as ours did. Our list was in shizen shape and only getting worse by the time we copped our whack. Their side wont be winning any spoons anytime soon.
It would be sweet if we snuck in and took out the filth in an elimination final.
Ha! Ha! Wouldn't that be a treat. I can't believe we would ever do it but it's nice to dream. If we go in by default, personally I would feel it was a shallow victory as we are not worthy. Think a few of the players would too and play accordingly. Would still go to the final hough. I'm a glutten for punishment. By the way I think we will beat Port next week.
*sigh*....another with the "We're not good enough" crap as the sole excuse....but then you also go on & (correctly mind you) agree with Cookie in regards to being mentally weak.....so which is it rocky? Btw, not having a crack also equates to not running hard enough both ways, not working hard enough to create opportunities for your teammates, not ensuring you've covered all bases around the stoppages, not sticking diligently to your opponent. Generally when you lose a game of footy, it's because a team wasn't good enough - yeah, we all get that already....how bout we take the simplicity out of it & dig a bit deeper than that, as it was there for all to see last night.
Sorry Brettie but trying to dig deep into all the problems we have as a team would take pages and pages and for all that effort what would it get me other than RSI? I guess what I'm saying is we're just not at the Geelong, Hawthorn, Sydney level who if they play at 60% still win. All our planets need to be in alignment for us to get over the line and so little things like Brock going off or missing early shots on goal can have a dramatic impact. Our deficiencies get highlighted by plenty on these pages they don't need me to bang on about how shizen we are and how Mick's a disaster and that Murph should step down. I'm just offering an opinion not trying to solve the problem, as if I ever could by posting something on a website.
I was at the game, our boys tried so I don't get the lack of effort comments. We're just not very good.
Got tired of reading all the rants and decided to stop at the first post that best described the situation. 8 pages before I came across it. You can say all you like about how p!ssweak we were but the truth is they were contesting, they were putting in and they were having a crack. We are just not good enough. The writing was on the wall as soon as our 'gun' inclusion Duigan missed his first 2 sprays/shots on goal and when Brock went down. By the time the 3rd quarter came around 4 goals 8 was no surprise and the last quarter fadeout was inevitable. God awful result but lets face it unless the CFC plays at it's optimum level for 100% of the time these results are going to be as common as bird droppings.
Both spot on. I would also add that being not good enough includes being not mentally tough enough or physically fit enough to play/compete at the level required in today's football.
I was at the game, our boys tried so I don't get the lack of effort comments. We're just not very good.
Got tired of reading all the rants and decided to stop at the first post that best described the situation. 8 pages before I came across it. You can say all you like about how p!ssweak we were but the truth is they were contesting, they were putting in and they were having a crack. We are just not good enough. The writing was on the wall as soon as our 'gun' inclusion Duigan missed his first 2 sprays/shots on goal and when Brock went down. By the time the 3rd quarter came around 4 goals 8 was no surprise and the last quarter fadeout was inevitable. God awful result but lets face it unless the CFC plays at it's optimum level for 100% of the time these results are going to be as common as bird droppings.
Great win and no point repeating what has already been so accurately reported. BUT really thought this was one of Brock's best games ever! Definately turned it for us in the 2nd and continued on thereafter to be clearly our best player. Well done Brock!
The Graham kid sounds like he has the talent but can someone confirm whether or not he gets the hard ball as this is a glaring deficiency with our side. Give me hope, someone?
I haven't seen him shirk an issue. Goes hard. Gets the inside aggot and can link up on the outside and deliver effectively. As I mentioned previously, he's got a footy brain hence makes good decisions quickly and acts.
Thanks Baggers. I hope he gets a decent run tomorrow.
