The battle for the bottom 4 of the top 8

[mightytiges]

We can now go 4 games clear of the Blues with a win today  .

Carlton = gonski! .

[Chuck17]

We can now go 4 games clear of the Blues with a win today  .

Carlton = gonski! .

Should be merged with Norf and the Dees

[Tigeritis™©®]

Prepare yourselves boys, we might miss finals....


.....AGAIN!

[Tigeritis™©®]

In the words of Michael Corleone:
"Just when I thought I was out _{( of the bottom 8 )}... they pull me back in."

[Ruanaidh]

We may fall into the eight but any expectation of a top-four position is out of the question. All things being equal that should be an ok outcome this year. Next year we should get as many youngsters in as we can.

[Francois Jackson]

Forget about this game

Next week is season defining and IMO will decide if we make the 8

After the Crows/Eagles win we will only be  2 games ahead. Lose to GC and swans and she's all even with freo/hawks to come

For me today was a reality check that RFC may just miss finals, especially if the drugos hold their spot

[Tigeritis™©®]

Forget about this game

Next week is season defining and IMO will decide if we make the 8

After the Crows/Eagles win we will only be  2 games ahead. Lose to GC and swans and she's all even with freo/hawks to come

For me today was a reality check that RFC may just miss finals, especially if the drugos hold their spot

What are we waiting for & what will we see?
The real Tigers or today's Tigers. Question is which one is real?

The Tigers have more multiple personalities than Julia Gillard.

Unfortunately today's Tigers were like "knitting Julia" and we know what happened when she showed up. 

[TigerLand]

Pathetic everything today.

Tell the players to go home and get to bed asap, because today was a waste of everyones time and breath. Get to bed early and 4am training in St.Kilda beach starts a new day.

[Ruanaidh]

Unfortunately today's Tigers were like "knitting Julia" and we know what happened when she showed up. 

[one-eyed]

The run home: round 15
By staff reporters
afl.com.au
8:14pm AEST Sunday, July 7, 2013


6. Richmond
36 points (nine wins, five losses) 116.6 per cent

The Tigers face a difficult next month as they look to play finals for the first time since 2001. Saturday's 62-point loss to North Melbourne has raised doubts about their credentials and they face three top-five sides in the next four weeks. Even this Saturday night's trip to Cairns to face Gold Coast is one that will remind fans how quickly good positions can be squandered. Round 23's clash against Essendon shapes as a tasty entrée to September, should the Tigers hold on.

The run home:
Rd 16: Gold Coast at Cazalys Stadium
Rd 17: Fremantle at the MCG
Rd 18: Sydney Swans at the SCG
Rd 19: Hawthorn at the MCG
Rd 20: Brisbane Lions at the MCG
Rd 21: Carlton at the MCG
Rd 22: Greater Western Sydney at Skoda Stadium
Rd 23: Essendon at the MCG

7. Collingwood
36 points (nine wins, five losses) 107.8 per cent

Seemingly back on track after a powerful 41-point win over Carlton, the Magpies still need to negotiate a challenging second-half fixture before locking in a finals appearance. They face return clashes with top sides Hawthorn, the Swans and Essendon – who belted them by an average of 49 points the first time around. Wins against Adelaide, Gold Coast and Greater Western Sydney in the next three weeks would leave them in a strong position before a testing finish.

The run home:
Rd 16: Adelaide at the MCG
Rd 17: Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium
Rd 18: Greater Western Sydney at the MCG
Rd 19: Essendon at the MCG
Rd 20: Sydney Swans at ANZ Stadium
Rd 21: Hawthorn at the MCG
Rd 22: West Coast at the MCG
Rd 23: North Melbourne at the MCG

8. Port Adelaide
32 points (eight wins, six losses) 113.7 per cent

The Power had been comfortable in the eight on the back of huge wins against the Sydney Swans and Collingwood, but the competition is closing after Sunday's loss to Essendon. Their ability to sustain their defensive intensity for the rest of the season will determine whether they play finals football or miss out. With at least three should-win games (against the Saints, Lions and Suns) and three more on home turf, destiny remains in the Power's hands.

The run home:
Rd 16: Hawthorn at AAMI Stadium
Rd 17: St Kilda at Etihad Stadium
Rd 18: Brisbane Lions at AAMI Stadium
Rd 19: Adelaide at AAMI Stadium
Rd 20: Geelong at Simonds Stadium
Rd 21: Gold Coast at AAMI Stadium
Rd 22: Fremantle at Patersons Stadium
Rd 23: Carlton at AAMI Stadium

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9. West Coast
28 points (seven wins, seven losses) 109.9 per cent

The Eagles squared their season and revived their finals hopes with a last-gasp win against Adelaide, which leaves them just one game outside the eight. West Coast has to bank three wins against the Bulldogs, Gold Coast and Adelaide, but the other five matches will be very tough. Five matches at home does not look as appealing as it would have in previous years given the Eagles have lost five of seven at Patersons this season.
 
The run home:
Rd 16: Fremantle at Patersons Stadium
Rd 17: Sydney Swans at Patersons Stadium
Rd 18: Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium
Rd 19: Gold Coast at Patersons Stadium
Rd 20: Essendon at Etihad Stadium
Rd 21: Geelong at Patersons Stadium
Rd 22: Collingwood at the MCG
Rd 23: Adelaide at Patersons Stadium

10. North Melbourne
24 points (six wins, eight losses) 118.6 per cent

North Melbourne will need a run home similar to that of 2012 to play finals. Last year the Roos flew home 10-2 to make the finals for the first time since 2008 and a big win over Richmond was a step in the right direction. Their cause is not helped, however, by a draw that includes clashes with the current top three teams, Hawthorn, Geelong and Essendon. With Collingwood looming in in round 23, the Roos need a miracle.

The run home:
Rd 16: Brisbane Lions at the Gabba
Rd 17: Carlton at Etihad Stadium
Rd 18: Melbourne at Etihad Stadium
Rd 19: Geelong at Etihad Stadium
Rd 20: Adelaide at AAMI Stadium
Rd 21: Essendon at Etihad Stadium
Rd 22: Hawthorn at Etihad Stadium
Rd 23: Collingwood at the MCG

11. Carlton
24 points (six wins, eight losses) 109.2 per cent

The Blues have lost four games on the trot to find themselves two games outside the eight and in a logjam with West Coast, North Melbourne and Adelaide. Of that group, Carlton has perhaps the easiest run home, but the 41-point loss to Collingwood was a significant setback that could leave them too far adrift.

The run home:
Rd 16: St Kilda at Etihad Stadium
Rd 17: North Melbourne at Etihad Stadium
Rd 18: Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium
Rd 19: Fremantle at Etihad Stadium
Rd 20: Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium
Rd 21: Richmond at the MCG
Rd 22: Essendon at the MCG
Rd 23: Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium

12. Adelaide
24 points (six wins, eight losses) 104.9 per cent

The Crows' loss to West Coast all but snuffed out their slim finals hopes, with a tough run looming and six or seven wins required from eight games. Preliminary finalists last year, they are still a way off the level they set last year and with games against two premiership contenders and two Western Australian road trips, finals football is just about out of reach.

The run home:
Rd 16: Collingwood at the MCG
Rd 17: Geelong at AAMI Stadium
Rd 18: Fremantle at Patersons Stadium
Rd 19: Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium
Rd 20: North Melbourne at AAMI Stadium
Rd 21: Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium
Rd 22: Melbourne at AAMI Stadium
Rd 23: West Coast at Patersons Stadium

13. Gold Coast
20 points (five wins, nine losses) 89.3 per cent

Back-to-back losses have left the Suns with a mountain to climb, needing to win seven or maybe eight of their final eight matches to play finals. They have the easiest draw of any team in the competition, and with a friendly final month in particular, could have their season determined in the next fortnight. This week's clash against Richmond in Cairns is a must-win.

The run home:
Rd 16: Richmond at Cazalys Stadium
Rd 17: Collingwood at Metricon Stadium
Rd 18: Carlton at Metricon Stadium
Rd 19: West Coast at Patersons Stadium
Rd 20: Melbourne at Metricon Stadium
Rd 21: Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium
Rd 22: St Kilda at Etihad Stadium
Rd 23: Greater Western Sydney at Metricon Stadium

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-07-07/the-run-home-round-15

[one-eyed]

We look at your club's run home with just eight weeks to go and who will reach the top eight

    By Ben Higgins
    From: Herald Sun
    July 09, 2013 3:00PM

RICHMOND

Currently: 6th (9-5)

Run home: Gold Coast (H), Fremantle (H), Sydney (A), Hawthorn (A), Brisbane Lions (H), Carlton (H), GWS Giants (A), Essendon (A)

Story so far: Richmond have been trying to keep a lid on expectations all season - for the past three years, in all honesty - and finally seem to be set for September action. Trent Cotchin, Brett Deledio and Jack Riewoldt continue to deliver but it is the likes of Shane Edwards, Brandon Ellis and Tyrone Vickery have taken the club to another level. The only knock on the Tigers is they've failed to beat a team above them on the ladder and will need one big scalp to stamp their ticket to the finals.

We say: The first test comes this week against Gold Coast in Cairns. The "home game" has been a stumbling point for two years now. It doesn't get any easier from there with Fremantle, Sydney and Hawthorn waiting in consecutive weeks. A final round clash against Essendon will be crucial.

Predicted finish: 7th (14-8)

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Predicted ladder

1. Hawthorn       19-3
2. Geelong         19-3
3. Essendon       18-4
4. Sydney          17-4-1
5. Fremantle      17-4-1
6. Collingwood   14-8
7. Richmond      14-8
8. Port Adelaide 12-10
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9. West Coast    11-11
10. Carlton         9-13
11. Adelaide       9-13
12. North Melb.   9-13

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/we-look-at-your-clubs-run-home-with-just-eight-weeks-to-go-and-who-will-reach-the-top-eight/story-fnelctok-1226676549744

[Hellenic Tiger]

When your a 6th on the table there are not that many above you and bar Nort all teams that have beaten us have been in the 8.
We can only beat Gold Coast this week. If they happen to be 13th whose fault is that?
We've beaten Port and they're in the 8 and they were above us on the ladder when we beat them.
Same with West Coast, we replaced them in the 8 when we beat them. We were also expected not to beat Carlton either in Round 1 either given their off field appointments.
Barring last weeks game we have done well overall I think.
Some people just want to bring out chestnut after chestnut after chestnut.

[mightytiges]

Win on the weekend and we'll be back on track and everyone will write off the North loss as just one bad game. It wouldn't surprise me either if North lose this week up in Brisbane and we can forget about them again.  It's if we lose this week that the media will go to town on us with the "same old Richmond" talk and saying we'll end up 9-9 after round 19. Genuine finals contenders make their run in the second half of the season and respond strongly to a poor day. So we'll find out this week what we are made of.

As for everyone else vying for the finals below us - we can only control what we do. Being in control of your own destiny as we are is obviously far better than being outside of the Eight and relying other teams above you having to lose. Win the games we should and the North game will be quickly forgotten. 

[WilliamPowell]

As for everyone else vying for the finals below us - we can only control what we do. Being in control of your own destiny as we are is obviously far better than being outside of the Eight and relying other teams above you having to lose. Win the games we should and the North game will be quickly forgotten.

Exactly.

What we need to do is simple, keep winning

Simple really 

Seriously, no point in worrying about what's going on around us, what other sides are doing. Making the eight is up to the RFC no one else

[gerkin greg]

Had us finishing in 7th with only 12 wins

but one of those wins was this week