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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: Penelope on April 13, 2012, 08:09:21 AM
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When the draw was announced many people were predicting that after 5 rounds we would be 1-4, yet some of the carry on makes me wonder just what people expectations have been.
So the question i have, is what are your expectations, result wise for the next 3 games?
are your expectations realistic, or do you revel in misery like a dog rolls in crap?
#This week we play Melbourne, an absolute basket case at the moment, who have played average/fair footy for parts of their two games, but ended up being steam rolled in embarrassing circumstances.
I expect us to win, and win by at least 6-7 goals. A small win would be disaapointing, a loss would be shattering.
#next we travel down the road to play Geelong, last years premiers and the benchmark of the competition for the last few years. Coming off a gutsy come from behind win against one the the flag favorites it will be as always, be a tough proposition.
As much as i would love a win, being within 5 goals at the final siren, to me, would be about par for the course. greater than that would be disappointing and 10+ would be very disappointing.
#after that we face west coast at docklands. Last years preliminary finalists, at this stage, are showing their form last year was not a flash in the pan. Even playing them in Melbourne will be a tough prospect, but to me a win is not beyond the realms of possibility.
In saying that, anything within a 3-4 goal margin would be about par for the course for me, but the funny thing is, close losses can be more frustrating than those mid range loses. A 6-7goal loss would be disappointing and 9+ would be very disappointing.
...so people, lets lay it on the line, how realistic are your expectations for the next 3 weeks?
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2 wins, melbourne and Eagles.
Melbourne very winnable
Geelong I'll happily take a 5 goal loss
Wce in Melbourne we should be aiming for a realistic albeit tough win
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When the draw was announced many people were predicting that after 5 rounds we would be 1-4, yet some of the carry on makes me wonder just what people expectations have been.
So the question i have, is what are your expectations, result wise for the next 3 games?
are your expectations realistic, or do you revel in misery like a dog rolls in crap?
#This week we play Melbourne, an absolute basket case at the moment, who have played average/fair footy for parts of their two games, but ended up being steam rolled in embarrassing circumstances.
I expect us to win, and win by at least 6-7 goals. A small win would be disaapointing, a loss would be shattering.
#next we travel down the road to play Geelong, last years premiers and the benchmark of the competition for the last few years. Coming off a gutsy come from behind win against one the the flag favorites it will be as always, be a tough proposition.
As much as i would love a win, being within 5 goals at the final siren, to me, would be about par for the course. greater than that would be disappointing and 10+ would be very disappointing.
#after that we face west coast at docklands. Last years preliminary finalists, at this stage, are showing their form last year was not a flash in the pan. Even playing them in Melbourne will be a tough prospect, but to me a win is not beyond the realms of possibility.
In saying that, anything within a 3-4 goal margin would be about par for the course for me, but the funny thing is, close losses can be more frustrating than those mid range loses. A 6-7goal loss would be disappointing and 9+ would be very disappointing.
...so people, lets lay it on the line, how realistic are your expectations for the next 3 weeks?
I agree with everything you have said. I always expected 1-4, it's just disappointing to be there abouts he last 2 weeks and have certain players let the club down and still get named.
In all honesty, I don't care what we win by tomorrow, as long as we win. Means we are tracking how we expected and gives us the next 2 weeks where we are expected to lose to pull one out of the hat. A win tomorrow is a must, hopefully the players can settle our nerves and be up by 5 goals at quarter time.
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3 from 3 :banghead
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When you see the numbers you realise how much we have been stitched up by the draw.
Carlton who won 14.5 games in 2011
Collingwood who won 20 games
Geelong who won 19 games
West Coast who won 17 games
For those that cant remember we won 8.5 games last year.
Although I believe the Tigers can provide Geelong and West Coast supporters a few scares and heart palpitations -I predict we will be sitting 1-4 after round 5.
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When you see the numbers you realise how much we have been stitched up by the draw.
Carlton who won 14.5 games in 2011
Collingwood who won 20 games
Geelong who won 19 games
West Coast who won 17 games
Although I agree it is tough draw. I can't buy this "we have been stitched up by the draw" argument
In our draw "wish list" we always ask for the Carlton game in round 1, we ask to play C'wood in the first 3 weeks of the year. So take those 2 games out of the argument
As for the other 2 well that's just the luck of the draw ;D
I think we will be 1-4 after 5 rounds but I wouldn't be suprised at all if the 1 win isn't this week but in a fortnight after we play the Eagles.
Not sure why but I reckon the Eagles game is a really winnable one
So based on that if events at the MCG tomorrow go the way they should based solely on form then we may just end up 2-3 after 5 rounds ;D
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Al, I agree with your sentiments, and for thos that said its frustating to lose by a smaller margin and know you have inferior players on the park. I also agree, remember we a closing the gap, small margins losses are supposed to hurt because it reminds you, that you were in the game and could ve taken victory. t@s a work towards) and getting closer to recruiting replacements for those inferior players ;D
Secondly I agree with WP on two things
1. We should not look at the draw and worry we've been stiched up.
The reason why? Nort have been gifted a game vs gws and GC in the first 6 rds but I can't see them beating sydney in sydney, geelong at etihad or west coast in perth.
If we can win two of the melbourne, west coast, port games well have just as good return as nort yet we would have played all the main contenders bar hawks.
I see them as the club that will push out another in the top eight at the end of the year due to percentage and wins thanks to their gifted and laid back draw.
2. Agree with a good chance to beat eagles at etihad off the back of a tough home game against the hawks.
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No excuses Melbourne and none for WCE as far as I'm concerned. Had a absolute gutfull of never going anywhere THE TIME IS NOW
Time to make a stand motherstuffers
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better quickly get my tips done now ;D :outtahere
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When you see the numbers you realise how much we have been stitched up by the draw.
Carlton who won 14.5 games in 2011
Collingwood who won 20 games
Geelong who won 19 games
West Coast who won 17 games
Although I agree it is tough draw. I can't buy this "we have been stitched up by the draw" argument
In our draw "wish list" we always ask for the Carlton game in round 1, we ask to play C'wood in the first 3 weeks of the year. So take those 2 games out of the argument
As for the other 2 well that's just the luck of the draw ;D
I think we will be 1-4 after 5 rounds but I wouldn't be suprised at all if the 1 win isn't this week but in a fortnight after we play the Eagles.
Not sure why but I reckon the Eagles game is a really winnable one
So based on that if events at the MCG tomorrow go the way they should based solely on form then we may just end up 2-3 after 5 rounds ;D
Adrian Anderson was on MMM yesterday morning and explained the draw formula of the top and bottom 6, and it sounds as if we have been treated as a top 6 team. What's also convenient is tonight's 'blockbuster.' I'm sure many agree that Carlton are a genuine top 4, even a contender, but giving them Brisbane after us, and us to Collingwood last week after they pocketed from Pies v Hawks, we have been used as a pawn to set up tonight as another cash cow. Next two weeks the bummers get Carlton and Collingwood but at least they got 3 gifted wins on the board. Can you imagine the hype of Carlton win tonight? Next week everyone will carry on about an undefeated bummers and blews... And the AFL will cash in again.
The whole thing is bollocks.
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When you see the numbers you realise how much we have been stitched up by the draw.
Carlton who won 14.5 games in 2011
Collingwood who won 20 games
Geelong who won 19 games
West Coast who won 17 games
Although I agree it is tough draw. I can't buy this "we have been stitched up by the draw" argument
In our draw "wish list" we always ask for the Carlton game in round 1, we ask to play C'wood in the first 3 weeks of the year. So take those 2 games out of the argument
As for the other 2 well that's just the luck of the draw ;D
I think we will be 1-4 after 5 rounds but I wouldn't be suprised at all if the 1 win isn't this week but in a fortnight after we play the Eagles.
Not sure why but I reckon the Eagles game is a really winnable one
So based on that if events at the MCG tomorrow go the way they should based solely on form then we may just end up 2-3 after 5 rounds ;D
Adrian Anderson was on MMM yesterday morning and explained the draw formula of the top and bottom 6, and it sounds as if we have been treated as a top 6 team. What's also convenient is tonight's 'blockbuster.' I'm sure many agree that Carlton are a genuine top 4, even a contender, but giving them Brisbane after us, and us to Collingwood last week after they pocketed from Pies v Hawks, we have been used as a pawn to set up tonight as another cash cow. Next two weeks the bummers get Carlton and Collingwood but at least they got 3 gifted wins on the board. Can you imagine the hype of Carlton win tonight? Next week everyone will carry on about an undefeated bummers and blews... And the AFL will cash in again.
The whole thing is bollocks.
Great post, Dwaino :thumbsup
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better quickly get my tips done now ;D :outtahere
:lol
:outtahere
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No excuses Melbourne and none for WCE as far as I'm concerned. Had a absolute gutfull of never going anywhere THE TIME IS NOW
Time to make a stand motherstuffers
something about this post makes me think of fried duck and chicken :burgereater
i agree with it too
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:lol
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WLL
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2 wins, melbourne and Eagles.
Melbourne very winnable
Geelong I'll happily take a 5 goal loss
Wce in Melbourne we should be aiming for a realistic albeit tough win
Not without the realms of possibility.
I see it pretty much the same way.
If the Eagles beat Hawthorn in round 4 in Perth they'll be right for the picking.
If they lose I hardly expect them to lose two in a row.
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Adrian Anderson was on MMM yesterday morning and explained the draw formula of the top and bottom 6, and it sounds as if we have been treated as a top 6 team.
As we should if talking about attendances and that's one of the key indicators of a "blockbuster" - the ability to fill the stadium.
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When the draw was announced many people were predicting that after 5 rounds we would be 1-4, yet some of the carry on makes me wonder just what people expectations have been.
So the question i have, is what are your expectations, result wise for the next 3 games?
are your expectations realistic, or do you revel in misery like a dog rolls in crap?
#This week we play Melbourne, an absolute basket case at the moment, who have played average/fair footy for parts of their two games, but ended up being steam rolled in embarrassing circumstances.
I expect us to win, and win by at least 6-7 goals. A small win would be disaapointing, a loss would be shattering.
#next we travel down the road to play Geelong, last years premiers and the benchmark of the competition for the last few years. Coming off a gutsy come from behind win against one the the flag favorites it will be as always, be a tough proposition.
As much as i would love a win, being within 5 goals at the final siren, to me, would be about par for the course. greater than that would be disappointing and 10+ would be very disappointing.
#after that we face west coast at docklands. Last years preliminary finalists, at this stage, are showing their form last year was not a flash in the pan. Even playing them in Melbourne will be a tough prospect, but to me a win is not beyond the realms of possibility.
In saying that, anything within a 3-4 goal margin would be about par for the course for me, but the funny thing is, close losses can be more frustrating than those mid range loses. A 6-7goal loss would be disappointing and 9+ would be very disappointing.
...so people, lets lay it on the line, how realistic are your expectations for the next 3 weeks?
Pretty much agree with all that Al.
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we will be 0 from 5
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With Port's improvement this year I would add playing them away at Footy Park as just as tough for us as playing the Eagles at home next week. We need to win at least one of the next 3 to keep our season alive. Win two which will be a very good effort for us and at 3-3 the fixture then opens up with only the Hawks the hard one left before the midseason break.
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we will be 0 from 5
Agree. Good call.
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we will be 0 from 5
Agree. Good call.
I think it was more of a wish to increase the runway of the Batman and Robin show
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So what's the thoughts now? If anything has changed?
We have one win on the board, imo we won't get this one but have a chance against a tra velling eagles side.
Maybe 2 from 5, thing that dissapoints me is the carlton game was up for the taking early and we failed to put our stamp on it.
And an out of form collingwood should have been put to the sword but we kicked 16 behinds
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The more time has passed the more I think tomorrow is a must win whereas W Coast are a top 4 side and even though it is here in Melbourne we may struggle against them.
That's not to say the Eagles won't be due for a loss especially if their game against Hawthorn this week turns out to be brutal.
What I will be pi$$ed off about is if we do the hard work against better opponents in Geelong and West Coast and we let ourselves down with a soft effort against Port.
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The more time has passed the more I think tomorrow is a must win whereas W Coast are a top 4 side and even though it is here in Melbourne we may struggle against them.
That's not to say the Eagles won't be due for a loss especially if their game against Hawthorn this week turns out to be brutal.
What I will be pi$$ed off about is if we do the hard work against better opponents in Geelong and West Coast and we let ourselves down with a soft effort against Port.
hopefully the dawks will tax west coast nicely for us with tough match this week
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So what's the thoughts now? If anything has changed?
We have one win on the board, imo we won't get this one but have a chance against a tra velling eagles side.
Maybe 2 from 5, thing that dissapoints me is the carlton game was up for the taking early and we failed to put our stamp on it.
And an out of form collingwood should have been put to the sword but we kicked 16 behinds
I would like the thoughts of Tigermonk.... ::)
North and now the Bombers are showing that mid table sides should be able to beat Top 4 sides.
We should be no different and it would be nice to put that notch on a belt in the next fortnight.
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So what's the thoughts now? If anything has changed?
We have one win on the board, imo we won't get this one but have a chance against a tra velling eagles side.
Maybe 2 from 5, thing that dissapoints me is the carlton game was up for the taking early and we failed to put our stamp on it.
And an out of form collingwood should have been put to the sword but we kicked 16 behinds
I'd be more confident about the Eagles game if it was at the MCG (that's our home ground Andy D ::) ). Interstate sides seem to find playing at the 'G more difficult than at Etihad. Mind you we've never lost to the Eagles at Docklands so there you go. We're certainties ;D.
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Tough game in perth tonight ;D
Half time
Eagles 0.12.12 vs hawks 2.7.19
Very tough defensive game yet exciting...
Wear out those eagles hawkers!!