Expectations for the next 3 rounds?

[Penelope]

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?

[tony_montana]

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

[JVT]

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.

[dwaino]

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[mat073]

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.

[WilliamPowell]

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 

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 

[Eat_em_Alive]

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

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.

[cub]

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

[cub]

better quickly get my tips done now   

[dwaino]

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 

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 

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.

[dwaino]

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 

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 

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 

[Coach]

better quickly get my tips done now   

[gerkin greg]

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 

i agree with it too

[Penelope]

 

[Phil Mrakov]

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