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Title: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: WilliamPowell on April 14, 2013, 06:21:22 PM
So we are 3-0 which is a good start

But.....

The next 3 rounds are huge no matter which way we look at it.

Pies, Freo and Geelong.

Two of them we haven't beaten in ages and the other coached by Ross Lyon and we have never beaten a Lyon coached side under Dimma.

Although I'm a believer of the "one week at time" mantra I cannot help but think what would be a good result at the end of this 3 week stretch?

For mine we need to win at least 1 preferably 2

I reckon we are show next week against the pies but the one I really want is Freo  ;D

Bring it on!
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: dwaino on April 14, 2013, 06:22:42 PM
Pinch 1. Don't care which, just need to stay ahead. Collingwood will be tough, and may be unrealistic but the most doable. Freo will be strong at home and Geelong refuse to lose.
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on April 14, 2013, 06:26:39 PM
Would like to think we are capable of winning all three, though what is realistic is pehaps one win from those three.
I think we are playing a revved up collingwood after being trounced by 60 pts against hawks. Will be hardbtonbeat but as I said we are capable of beating any of those 3 teams on our best day, I just hope we bring our best day  :thumbsup
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: tony_montana on April 14, 2013, 06:50:05 PM
I think collingwood and Geelong are more winnable than Freo down there, either way i'll be happy if we pinch one. I'd almost add Port in Adel as a crucial game too, they are looking good so far.
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: Smokey on April 14, 2013, 06:51:28 PM
2 out of 3 will see me booking my tickets.  1 won't concern me.  None won't be cool.
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: Ruanaidh on April 14, 2013, 07:04:05 PM
I think collingwood and Geelong are more winnable than Freo down there, either way i'll be happy if we pinch one.
I agree Tony.
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: tiga on April 14, 2013, 07:08:11 PM
I'm tipping 2 wins 1 loss

Collingwood Win
Freo Loss
Cats Win

CAVEAT EMPTOR
Provided we are a hell of a lot more accurate in front of goals than what we were today
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: Yeahright on April 14, 2013, 07:50:38 PM
2 out of 3 will see me booking my tickets.  1 won't concern me.  None won't be cool.

I'm in the same boat. But if we get pumped in any of them that's when I'll be disappointed for longer than just after the game
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: TigerLand on April 14, 2013, 08:41:32 PM
We will beat Collingwood next week.
Freo will be tough and Cats will be a thriller.
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: Bengal on April 14, 2013, 08:52:09 PM
We will beat Collingwood next week.
Freo will be tough and Cats will be a thriller.

Jolly and Maxwell are big out for the pies.. maybe even Harry O as well. 
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on April 14, 2013, 09:02:02 PM
I think Collingwood is doable. Without Maxwell they are vulnerable and we can exose them with pace.
Freo if we can get them in contested possessions and play a pagans paddock with Jack playing the Carey role and we can get over the flood on the rebound. We have the players depth and skills.
Furhtermore we need to exose McPahrlin but they are doable. We owe them for the G last year.

Geelong I fear is still a non negotiable. If anything we played them down there last year got done by 10 points in a season when thy never really got going and if anything they are fitter and stronger mentally and physically from last year and whilst our game plan is suited to the MCG the G holds no fear for the cats who we know have won 3 flags there.

Either way in 3 weeks we will have a better idea of where we are placed.
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: tony_montana on April 14, 2013, 10:43:51 PM
We will beat Collingwood next week.
Freo will be tough and Cats will be a thriller.

Jolly and Maxwell are big out for the pies.. maybe even Harry O as well.

Reids knee hyper extension looked painful. He came back on, but you'd have to think he wont be near 100% fit next week.

Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: TigerTimeII on April 14, 2013, 11:12:53 PM
we have the team and pace to win all three... if the team Stays focused and has self belief they can do it
have go beat the pies and Geelong .. just have to
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on April 14, 2013, 11:44:57 PM
We can beat the Pies but we MUST bring our A game and we MUST play hard uncompromising pressure footy. They have some key injuries so its time we gave it to them.
Freo is an interesting proposition. They aren't an easy team to beat on any given day let alone in Perth on their home track. But facts are that the bombers beat them their so why can't we? As popular opinion have it that we are better than the bombers so I say if they can do it so can we. We must learn something from their win.

Lastly, I've been saying this for years and I'm going to say it again.......,


The day we beat Geelong is that day I truly know the Tigers have arrived.

If we manage to beat the cats its Tiger time!  :gotigers
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: tigs2011 on April 15, 2013, 12:54:12 AM
This weekend would have to give the boys confidence that both the Pies and Freo are gettable.  :shh

I think the Cats game is the toughest. Long as hell losing streak that I can't even remember beating them.  >:( :'(

Having said that, win the next 2 and who knows with the Cats one.

Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: mightytiges on April 15, 2013, 02:51:52 PM
3 hoodoos to break in a row- We haven't beaten Collingwood since 2007; we've struggled in the past against Ross Lyon coached sides; and we haven't beaten Geelong since 2006 IIRC. Any win will be a further sign of improvement and now that we've got three wins in the bank any win against these three sides will also keep us ahead of the ledger after the first six rounds.
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: Yeahright on May 06, 2013, 03:33:04 PM
Funny looking back all the people saying seasons over, dimma needs to be sacked etc. never stuck their neck out on what they think our results would be
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on May 06, 2013, 03:44:00 PM
The next 3
Port Adelaide away
Melbourne     home
Essendon      home

Will we be 6-3, 5-4, 4-5 or 3-6?

Ideally 6-3 would be great and 5-4 okay.

Need to beat Port to set us up.

Let's see how the club responds.
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: Francois Jackson on May 06, 2013, 03:52:04 PM
Funny looking back all the people saying seasons over, dimma needs to be sacked etc. never stuck their neck out on what they think our results would be

Lose to Port

Beat the Dees

Lose to the Cheats

4/5 going into the break
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on May 06, 2013, 03:54:00 PM
We then have West Coast in Perth in round 10 on a Moday night.
Then we have a break. :thumbsup
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: tigs2011 on May 06, 2013, 03:55:48 PM
5-4 I think. 6-3 possible. We need to make a few changes though. Didn't think we'd win any of the previous 3 though thought Freo was out best crack. These games are easier depending how Essendon are going by round 9 (usually their good form lasts till round 8). Hopefully Geelong start the derailment of their season. Otherwise we can do it. Everyone has to lose eventually.  :shh West Coast the week after are gettable too. They aren't as good as Freo and we got within a point of Freo.
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 06, 2013, 03:58:40 PM
We then have West Coast in Perth in round 10 on a Moday night.
Then we have a break. :thumbsup

Correct

Monday 3rd of June is the Eagles game

Could be another long flight home on the red-eye; like the Freo game  ;D
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on May 06, 2013, 04:16:46 PM
We then have West Coast in Perth in round 10 on a Moday night.
Then we have a break. :thumbsup

Correct

Monday 3rd of June is the Eagles game

Could be another long flight home on the red-eye; like the Freo game  ;D

Take a day off WP and come home relaxed.
Could be a long trip home anyway in the wee small hours so why make it more taxing. ;D
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 06, 2013, 04:27:12 PM
Take a day off WP and come home relaxed.
Could be a long trip home anyway in the wee small hours so why make it more taxing. ;D

Would love the Tuesday off Tucker  :thumbsup

But now that I am back in the workforce full time after my sabatical; I have to come into the office on the Tuesday for some meetings in the afternoon  :-\ :badidea

Thank goodness I can lock my office door if I need 20 of these  :sleep  ;D
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: Rampstar on May 06, 2013, 08:00:07 PM
Funny looking back all the people saying seasons over, dimma needs to be sacked etc. never stuck their neck out on what they think our results would be

I have only said that if we lose to Port our season is shot. If we defeat Port then the season can be saved.
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: torch on May 06, 2013, 09:24:14 PM
The next 3
Port Adelaide away
Melbourne     home
Essendon      home

Will we be 6-3, 5-4, 4-5 or 3-6?

Ideally 6-3 would be great and 5-4 okay.

Need to beat Port to set us up.

Let's see how the club responds.

The Port Adelaide match is going to be a tough match.

"IF" we win the next two then some belief is back installed.
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: Golfprotiger on May 06, 2013, 09:26:12 PM
Still belief here!!!!!!!' :gotigers
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: rogerd3 on May 07, 2013, 12:05:30 AM
Eagles game is the concern, will win the other 2!!!
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: dwaino on May 07, 2013, 12:32:49 AM
Will win 5 of the next 3.
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: JVT on May 07, 2013, 08:10:59 AM
Will win 5 of the next 3.
Will win 5 of the next 5  :clapping
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: dwaino on May 07, 2013, 10:18:48 AM
Will win 5 of the next 3.
Will win 5 of the next 5  :clapping

Not good enough  :banghead
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: Yeahright on May 07, 2013, 11:43:02 AM
Funny looking back all the people saying seasons over, dimma needs to be sacked etc. never stuck their neck out on what they think our results would be

I have only said that if we lose to Port our season is shot. If we defeat Port then the season can be saved.

What if we lose to port but go undefeated after that? Season still shot?
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: dwaino on May 08, 2013, 08:29:38 PM
It's 4 rounds away, but fat sellers already tips us going down by 60 to West Coast. Not arguing that they won't beat us over there, but 60. Get over it, we beat you round 1  :ROTFL  bitter pill to swallow!
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: Chuck17 on May 08, 2013, 09:21:37 PM
Will win 5 of the next 3.
Will win 5 of the next 5  :clapping

Not good enough  :banghead

 :clapping exactly, mediocrity will not be accepted
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: Rampstar on May 09, 2013, 10:32:47 AM
Funny looking back all the people saying seasons over, dimma needs to be sacked etc. never stuck their neck out on what they think our results would be

I have only said that if we lose to Port our season is shot. If we defeat Port then the season can be saved.

What if we lose to port but go undefeated after that? Season still shot?

undefeated for how long?
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: tigs2011 on May 09, 2013, 10:36:19 AM
It's 4 rounds away, but fat sellers already tips us going down by 60 to West Coast. Not arguing that they won't beat us over there, but 60. Get over it, we beat you round 1  :ROTFL  bitter pill to swallow!

Carlton flogs all over the country are still sitting on blow up donuts to protect their sore back sides. Season is a success already IMO.  :thumbsup :clapping
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: Yeahright on May 09, 2013, 03:07:53 PM
Funny looking back all the people saying seasons over, dimma needs to be sacked etc. never stuck their neck out on what they think our results would be

I have only said that if we lose to Port our season is shot. If we defeat Port then the season can be saved.

What if we lose to port but go undefeated after that? Season still shot?

undefeated for how long?

Forever
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on May 09, 2013, 03:12:56 PM
Need to win these three games.

There's no way we can let Port or Melbourne beat us.
IMO these are percentage boosters.

The bombers game we can win. A bit of belief and surely by then we've learnt from all the mistakes so far.  Should have the game plan down pat by now too.
It's time for the players to start taking some responsibility for there poor quarters or lapses in concentration.
They have the facilities. They have the support network. They have all the ingredients needed to make a fist of it.
The Onus is on them to show something back to the coaches, to each other and to all of us loyal fans.

C'mon boys! Pull your fingers out of your arse and give us something!
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: dwaino on May 11, 2013, 04:30:41 PM
Watching Eagles v paddle pops at the moment and reckon we'll be a red hot chance vs west coke.
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: Rampstar on May 11, 2013, 04:43:44 PM
Funny looking back all the people saying seasons over, dimma needs to be sacked etc. never stuck their neck out on what they think our results would be

I have only said that if we lose to Port our season is shot. If we defeat Port then the season can be saved.

What if we lose to port but go undefeated after that? Season still shot?

undefeated for how long?

Forever

Well that would be a very nice way to watch football for our supporters  ;D
Title: Re: The Next 3 Rounds
Post by: Owl on May 11, 2013, 04:51:51 PM
It's 4 rounds away, but fat sellers already tips us going down by 60 to West Coast. Not arguing that they won't beat us over there, but 60. Get over it, we beat you round 1  :ROTFL  bitter pill to swallow!

Carlton flogs all over the country are still sitting on blow up donuts to protect their sore back sides. Season is a success already IMO.  :thumbsup :clapping
haha, it is a good thing