GreatEx wrote:
Good news is if we continue the WLWL form then we'll end the season 14-8 and comfortably in the 8. And I don't think our 3 losses in the last 5 are indicative of loss of form. Collingwood: lost a critical part of the team structure in the first few minutes where we were already way down on numbers, still could have nicked it if umpires had done their job. Richmond: blundered strategically early, then outplayed the opposition but came up short. St Kilda: team playing for survival, we still dominated scoring opportunities and would have won easily with a mediocre set shot return. In between, we thrashed a top four side while we were down to bare bones in terms of personnel. I'm not nearly as concerned as the TC vocal majority, we are still very good and have key personnel set to return.
I'm with you GE.
We haven't been so bad given all the injuries.
In fact we could've pinched the Pies, Tigers and Saints games with a bit of luck/more attention on kicking for goal.
Its easy to be down on Carlton's WLWLWL recent record, but I see their will to compete as a weapon.
Add Weiters, Pitto, Gov and find a bit of form....we should improve.
I think the Final 8 as it is now will remain.
I also think we are still a serious candidate for 4th spot too.
Freo faces StK, Syd Rich Melb & Dogs in the next 5 weeks, and GWS at Manuka in the last round, and we are above Pies and just have to win as many as them in the run home.
Like Tommi said, form is a fickle thing and Pies have Moore out for the next month before they finish season off with Melb Syd Carlton.