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    Re: The Run Home Rounds 17-23 2019

    Quote Originally Posted by jeemak View Post
    In which way was he under-prepared for the Port game? He played the week prior against GWS, but didn't have any impact...….
    I don't know about his preparation, it was just clear in the warm up that he was half assing it & we all agreed that because he was a bit of pea heart and it was a terrible day for footy, he wouldn't see much action.
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    Re: The Run Home Rounds 17-23 2019

    Quote Originally Posted by comrade View Post
    I don't know about his preparation, it was just clear in the warm up that he was half assing it & we all agreed that because he was a bit of pea heart and it was a terrible day for footy, he wouldn't see much action.
    He was interviewed post match by Cam Mooney a couple of weeks ago after he'd kicked a few goals off the ground and admitted he didn't have confidence in his body to stay right and wouldn't bend down to pick up the ball hence the soccer action.

    Was probably only half joking about not bending over etc....but even half serious would have to be a concern.
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    Re: The Run Home Rounds 17-23 2019

    If we knock over Saints we put our destiny this season back in our own hands rather than having to rely on other teams.

    Essendon beating Adelaide was a great result for us and so will Collingwood beating GWS today if it happens. that will put Dogs, Crows & GWS equal at 9/8 with Ess just ahead at 10/7.

    We play Ess, GWS & Crows in the last 3 games.
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    Re: The Run Home Rounds 17-23 2019

    Quote Originally Posted by The Doctor View Post
    If we knock over Saints we put our destiny this season back in our own hands rather than having to rely on other teams.

    Essendon beating Adelaide was a great result for us and so will Collingwood beating GWS today if it happens. that will put Dogs, Crows & GWS equal at 9/8 with Ess just ahead at 10/7.

    We play Ess, GWS & Crows in the last 3 games.
    Yes much better Doc when it is only up to us to keep winnning...most of the games...rather to get in relying on others losing each week. Those last 3 games are very interesting.

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    Re: The Run Home Rounds 17-23 2019

    The good news about our low percentage is that every win will improve it, even a one point win. We will get a chance to put away a team and we could overhaul Essendon's percentage.

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    Re: The Run Home Rounds 17-23 2019

    Adelaide is our huckleberry.
    But then again, I'm an Internet poster and Bevo is a premiership coach so draw your own conclusions.

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    Re: The Run Home Rounds 17-23 2019

    Pies didn’t turn up, that hurt.
    Bring back the biff

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    Re: The Run Home Rounds 17-23 2019

    I’m just going to take it one game at a time now. We just need to keep getting the wins on the board.
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    Re: The Run Home Rounds 17-23 2019

    Quote Originally Posted by ledge View Post
    Pies didn’t turn up, that hurt.
    It could have been worse. We could have been that telephone that Bucks smashed into a million pieces!
    Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?


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    Re: The Run Home Rounds 17-23 2019

    Quote Originally Posted by Twodogs View Post
    It could have been worse. We could have been that telephone that Bucks smashed into a million pieces!
    I see a serious drop off coming from the pies and it all started after he didn’t respect us and didn’t respect his own players.
    I don’t think the players are that keen on him as they could be.
    Bring back the biff

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    Re: The Run Home Rounds 17-23 2019

    Quote Originally Posted by ledge View Post
    I see a serious drop off coming from the pies and it all started after he didn’t respect us and didn’t respect his own players.
    I don’t think the players are that keen on him as they could be.
    It's hard to tell, given they just pulled off an awesome win in WA the week prior. Not sure how cooked they were after that, but tough ask doubling up with GWS the next week.
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    Re: The Run Home Rounds 17-23 2019

    Going to be very tough now. Need to win all our games to have any chance. The candle is pretty much out.
    Last edited by Eastdog; 21-07-2019 at 09:43 PM.
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    Re: The Run Home Rounds 17-23 2019

    Not sure we deserve it! The players seemed very lacking in self-belief. There were some glimmers. I liked Roarke Smiths confidence to break through the lines early on.
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    Re: The Run Home Rounds 17-23 2019

    So with now only 5 rounds to go here is the run down to the finals for the remaining contenders. In ladder order at the completion of round 18.


    1. Geelong 13/4

    Draw: Swans (A) Freo (A) Roos (H) Lions (A) Carl (H)

    Medical: Need some handbag repairs but otherwise ok

    Recent form: Have lost 3 of their past 5


    Hardly playing like ladder leaders or premiership favourites. Probably best to have their slump now than in September



    2. Brisbane 12/5

    Draw: Hawks (A) Dogs (H) Suns (H) Cats (H) Rich (A)

    Medical: Expecting Adams here at any minute.

    Recent form: have won 6 from their last 7.


    Don't blame the umps for giving them a match winning free kick. They were equally dudded moments earlier when Norf looked like they were going to win from a dodgy free kick.



    3. West Coast Eagles 12/5

    Draw: North (H) Carl (A) Adel (H) Rich (A) Hawks (H)

    Medical: Natanui for the season.

    Recent form: Slipped up at home v Pies last start but won 8 of their previous 9


    Have an easier run home than the Lions. Should finish with a home final



    4. Collingwood 11/6

    Draw: Rich (H) Suns (H) Melb (MCG) Adel (A) Ess (H)

    Medical: Moore has done a hammy. Pendlebury a finger. Langdon, Wells, Beams, Reid & Dunn are on the indefinite/unavailable list.

    Recent form: have lost 3 of their past 5. Great win over WCE previous round but very indifferent form recently.


    Big game vs the in form Tigers this week. Lose & they could blow the double chance



    5. Richmond 11/6

    Draw: Coll (MCG) Melb (MCG) Carl (H) WCE (H) Lions (H)

    Medical: Rance & Higgins (season). Nankervis should come back.

    Recent form: Have won their last 4.


    Need to beat Collingwood this week to be a top 4 threat as they still have big games v WCE & Lions still to come.



    6. GWS 10/7

    Draw: Port (A) Swans (H) Hawks (H) Dogs (H) Suns (A)

    Medical: Ward & Coniglio for the season. Kelly, De Boer and Patton possibly back soon

    Recent form: Have lost 4 of their last 6. Beat Pies last round


    Don't you hate it when the 2 teams you hate the most play each other & give you the result you hate the most. I guess thats why they are hated the most!



    7. Essendon 10/7

    Draw: Suns (A) Port (H) Dogs (H) Freo (A) Coll (MCG)

    Medical: Daniher & Bellchambers are long term

    Recent form: have won 6 of their last 7


    The form team of the comp & this week they have the mighty Suns. I guess that makes it 11/7



    8. Adelaide 9/8

    Draw: Carl (A) Saints (H) WCE (A) Coll (H) Dogs (A)

    Medical: Doedee (season) & Lynch for the short term.

    Recent form: Have lost 3 of their past 4. the win was against the Suns. Does that still count?


    Face the in form Blues & Saints in the next 2 rounds. Lose those & their could be riots in Adelaide



    Still have a chance thanks to Adelaide


    9. Port 8/9

    Draw: GWS (H) Ess (A) Swans (H) North (A) Freo (H)

    They are falling off the pace & have GWS this week and is a must win game for them



    10. Hawthorn 8/9

    Draw: Lions (H) North (A) GWS (A) Suns (H) WCE (A)

    Tough run home but still a chance



    11. Fremantle 8/9

    Draw: Dogs (A) Cats (H) Saints (H) Ess (H) Port (A)

    Lyon is in the mix to coach any team except Freo if you believe the rumours! Please don't sack him this week!



    12. Bulldogs 8/9

    Draw: Freo (H) Lions (A) Ess (A) GWS (A) Crows (H)

    With the doorway to the finals open wide we stumble over the welcome mat like a drunken old man & bump our head knocking ourselves out in the process before we get in. Had to beat Saints, now have to beat Freo and then we have 3 tough away games.



    Still in it Mathematically


    13. North Melb 7/10

    Draw: WCE (A) Hawks (H) Cats (A) Port (H) Melb (Tas)

    Probably ends this week in WA. May still have a part in shaping the finals



    14. Saints 7/10

    Draw: Melb (H) Crows (A) Freo (H) Carl (A) Swans (A)

    Still in it thanks to us. Your welcome. Actually no you're not.



    15. Sydney 6/11

    Draw: Cats (H) GWS (A) Port (A) Melb (A) Saints (H)

    Nup



    * Should I add the Blues here!!
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    Re: The Run Home Rounds 17-23 2019

    Thanks Doc.

    I’m out of the country so missed the game on Sunday, but we really blew our shot. Not too concerned though, the sides we’ve lost to indicate we aren’t a contender and another top 8 draft pick will be useful.

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