Who's getting caught up with the hype?

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Who's getting caught up with the hype?

Andy only had to wait 19 years for his redemption.

It's exciting!

Exactly, 19 years is nothing! 60 years for some on this board.

[Ozza]

Re: Who's getting caught up with the hype?

On one hand I am very optimistic about the team - in terms of the current group and coach - and where we are headed overall.

But I am also worried about supporter expectations for this year. It is assumed that we will just pick up where we left off last year - but there we are also a chance to lose a couple early, and losing some of that confidence we found last year - which could see our young side hit a tough patch.
We had a great crop of 1st year players last year - but how often do we see 2nd year blues for players - particularly as they adjust to putting on more size, and also get more attention from the opposition.

Overall improvement for the year is all I am expecting at this stage.

In terms of the longer term future - I'm very bullish. I've never been more confident about us having a successful period (ahead), than what I am now. Our list of players between the ages of 18-24, the depth of this group, looks as good as I've seen us have. And I have faith that the current coach is the best person we have ever had at the club, to develop them into a great team.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Who's getting caught up with the hype?

If we do make the finals, hopefully they put us on Sunday Afternoon @ Etihad

[G-Mo77]

Re: Who's getting caught up with the hype?

But I am also worried about supporter expectations for this year. It is assumed that we will just pick up where we left off last year - but there we are also a chance to lose a couple early, and losing some of that confidence we found last year - which could see our young side hit a tough patch.

I see us dropping our first 3 and think the sack the coach lines will come out shortly after.

[Go_Dogs]

Re: Who's getting caught up with the hype?

It's really hard to get a read on where we may end up, but I think as others have pointed out if we see continued improvement and development from our younger players, a more consistently competitive team effort and a few good wins against the better sides we can be happy with the season.

Part of me believes we can shoot up the ladder this year, as we do have some top line players and others emerging who may take that step this year - but the competition will also improve in most cases and other factors, such as injury, will play their part.

[Eastdog]

Re: Who's getting caught up with the hype?

I see us dropping our first 3 and think the sack the coach lines will come out shortly after.

They shouldn't really as it is very early in the season. We are a chance against West Coast but will be tough over there. North will beat us and I'm hoping we are much more competitive against Richmond.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Who's getting caught up with the hype?

I honestly think we will über close to top 8 this year, we may not go past the first week but still will be an absolute achievement to make it that far. We are looking like we could challenge for the flag next year or the year after