Will we make the top 4?

[comrade]

Pretty simple...

After 6 rounds, we're currently sitting 8th with 3 wins and 3 losses; do you think we'll make top 4 at the end of the year?

After voting, feel free to give your reasons why.

[Go_Dogs]

Re: Will we make the top 4?

I voted yes.

I know we have a tough draw and play a few of the more highly rated sides twice, but I think we can certainly turn our form around and position ourselves for a Top 4 spot.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Will we make the top 4?

Yes.

Not because we will beat quality teams, but because we should account for teams from 5th down throughout the rest of the season.

[azabob]

Re: Will we make the top 4?

I voted yes.
I think the only spot up for grabs is Sydney's spot.

The one thing going against us is Sydney, Brisbane and Fremantle are all with a chance of getting top 4, they also have the added advantage of a huge home ground advantage.

[lemmon]

Re: Will we make the top 4?

I voted no, you can pretty much lock in Geelong, St Kilda and Collingwood while there has been rapid and unanticipated improvement from the likes of Sydney, Brisbane and Fremantle who have all had very good starts, we're coming from a long way back.

[comrade]

Re: Will we make the top 4?

I voted no, you can pretty much lock in Geelong, St Kilda and Collingwood while there has been rapid and unanticipated improvement from the likes of Sydney, Brisbane and Fremantle who have all had very good starts, we're coming from a long way back.

Really? Don't forget, we're still only 2 games from equal top (and substantial percentage).

Of the challengers you mentioned:

Geelong are most definitely more gettable than previous years. The Carlton game proved that.

St Kilda will win more than they lose, but without Riewoldt, they are likely to drop more games than last year.

Collingwood are red hot - our Round 11 games could be season defining.

Brisbane has been found out already.

The youth at Fremantle are doing a good job but history shows that young players fade as the season goes on.

Sydney seem a genuine threat, but their bottom 6 aren't great. Getting 2 wins against them this year is crucial.

I like to think I'm a realist and I'm still seething after Friday night, but I honestly believe we'll hit Round 11 already in the top 4 (7 and 3). If we can get over the Pies and be at 8 and 3 half way through the season, top 4 is well in our sights.

By this time we'll have our running depth shored up with Picken, Ward and Reid ready to go.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Will we make the top 4?

i voted no

I just think that by the time we click into gear and start functioning as we should it will be too late.

i'm predicting a 6th placed finish, unfortunately not good enough for a flag this year. There is a real lack of mental strength/concentration within this group, its been that way for a few years now and its not going to change within a few weeks.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Will we make the top 4?

Voted No.
Wanted to vote yes, but cant.
Our only wins are against bottom 8 sides, and at the moment it doesnt look good.
We have to win against the Brisbanes and Sydneys if we are a chance.
Our next big match, 2 weeks time against the Swans, that'll show us where we are..

[comrade]

Re: Will we make the top 4?

Our next big match, 2 weeks time against the Swans, that'll show us where we are..

If we win that, how do you position us moving forward?

[boydogs]

Re: Will we make the top 4?

Yes from me. We were in a winning position against Brisbane and St Kilda and just lacked the fitness to hold them out. You would think the side is being setup to peak later in the year, and that the collapses we are seeing at the moment won't continue for much longer.

[chef]

Re: Will we make the top 4?

Really? Don't forget, we're still only 2 games from equal top (and substantial percentage).

Of the challengers you mentioned:

Geelong are most definitely more gettable than previous years. The Carlton game proved that.

St Kilda will win more than they lose, but without Riewoldt, they are likely to drop more games than last year.

Collingwood are red hot - our Round 11 games could be season defining.

Brisbane has been found out already.

The youth at Fremantle are doing a good job but history shows that young players fade as the season goes on.

Sydney seem a genuine threat, but their bottom 6 aren't great. Getting 2 wins against them this year is crucial.

I like to think I'm a realist and I'm still seething after Friday night, but I honestly believe we'll hit Round 11 already in the top 4 (7 and 3). If we can get over the Pies and be at 8 and 3 half way through the season, top 4 is well in our sights.
By this time we'll have our running depth shored up with Picken, Ward and Reid ready to go.

I voted yes and comrades post sums up my feelings perfectly(especially the bolded bit).

[LostDoggy]

Re: Will we make the top 4?

If we win that, how do you position us moving forward?

3rd/4th at best i reckon.
Last year we had 7 losses. We're already 3 down, 4 to go in comparison to last year.
But surely if we beat the Swans, it will give us a step in the right direction.

[chef]

Re: Will we make the top 4?

3rd/4th at best i reckon.
Last year we had 7 losses. We're already 3 down, 4 to go in comparison to last year.
But surely if we beat the Swans, it will give us a step in the right direction.

Same as last year after 6 rounds.

[Rocco Jones]

Re: Will we make the top 4?

Geelong, Collingwood and Sydney are my three lock ins at the moment (as much as of a contradiction as that is).

The contenders for the other spot IMO are the Saints, Freo, Lions and us. I think the other contenders will drop enough games if they are good enough. Really unsure at the moment. Assuming we can win next week, the Swans game will be a massive indicator.

[The Pie Man]

Re: Will we make the top 4?

Sydney seem a genuine threat, but their bottom 6 aren't great. Getting 2 wins against them this year is crucial.
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Agreed - and the game in Canberra in a fortnight is a real worry...I know we've been good in Canberra, but Sydney look very different.

If we win that and we are 7-3 by the Collingwood game, we should make top 4 anyway.

I voted no