2015 Ladder Predictions

[wowlace]

Well I rather miss finals altogether than to lose to Freo in a Grand final of all things

Lucky for you, I don't decide these things.

 

[blueiris]

Threw a few draws in to mix it up.

I want to finish last and get Schache

 

[footy75]

Threw a few draws in to mix it up.

You obviously didn't watch Adelaide play Saturday night because you are declaring them a top 4 side

Collingwood and Adelaide are going to finish higher than Hawthorn and Sydney are they

boy oh boy wow weee

 

[Scary_Foot_9]

Threw a few draws in to mix it up.

Beating Hawthorn in a final, well that's something we've never done.

 

[wowlace]

Beating Hawthorn in a final, well that's something we've never done.

If you made it, I think you could.

 

[JHF1870]

Threw a few draws in to mix it up.

Oh just **** off WA grand final......

 

[JHF1870]

Threw a few draws in to mix it up.

I reckon you've made some errors. You have 6 drawn games

 

[wowlace]

I reckon you've made some errors. You have 6 drawn games

You sure?

 

[footy75]

If you made it, I think you could.

this thread is turning into a joke

 

[JHF1870]

You sure?

You know what I mean

 

[wowlace]

You know what I mean

Like I said "a few". Few ~ 3 not 6. Pretty much games I couldn't decide who would win. ****, I will delete my post if you want.

 

[JHF1870]

Like I said "a few". Few ~ 3 not 6. Pretty much games I couldn't decide who would win. ****, I will delete my post if you want.

I'm not the supreme ruler of the internet. I thought it was by accident. Its easy to flick the draw tab without realizing.

 

[Ulahoopski]

Port
Hawks
Cats
Freo
Sydney
North
Richmond
Essendon
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GC
Carlton
Adelaide
West Coast
Lions
Demons
GWS
Collingwood
Bulldogs
Saints

So wrong.

I still think that your backline is too suspect mate. Your midfield is starting to look really strong and your forward line is looking promising but I think it will still be reliant on Cameron kicking a bag of goals if you are to beat any decent sides.

6 to 8 wins is about right IMO.

Very wrong.

I think Collingwood are being a bit over rated TBH. They've lost alot of experience over the last couple of years and I think it will really start to take its toll. Bottom 4 I reckon, perhaps slightly higher but I don't think so.

So very wrong.

I noticed some people had them in the 9-12 region which I think was too high. Looking at Collingwood's list recently made me realise just how much experience you guys have lost in recent times, and I think that people are under estimating that.

I think your backline lacks a couple of really elite kickers to set up things across half back. Players like Seedsman, Williams and even Toovey can all provide run but none of these players are elite by foot which is a concern that I have. I actually think that Reid is capable of setting things up across half back but Bucks seems keen to play him forward which I don't agree with. Langdon seems to be reliable by foot but it's alot of pressure for a second year player to have the responsibility of playing the "quarter back" role IMO. Sidebottom could definitely do it but I think that he'll be needed in the midfield.

I'll be interested to see how Varcoe goes at his new club and hopefully he fits in well. From what I can gather Bucks plans to play him forward which I think suits him alot better than playing across half back as he did in his last year with us.

Cloke simply needs to find his best form this year if the Pies are going to exceed expectations. I've always thought that Cloke is more a natural CHF rather than a FF and since Dawes has left I think that it has left a huge structural hole in your forward line, forcing Cloke to play deeper where IMO he is not as well suited, even though he can obviously still be effective in that role. Reid may be able to help here but personally I think that he is better suited to playing down back, and I think that the team needs him there aswell.

I think that Eddie and the board need to be fair when it comes to Bucks. Personally I've always had doubts as to whether he would make a good coach or not but with where the list is at currently they can't be expecting too much, too soon. I think that this is where Neil Balme will really be able to help and act as a conduit between Bucks and the board and use his experience to ensure that things remain amicable and that expectations are kept in check.

I'm not sure of Bucks' contractual situation but provided that the wheels don't completely fall off this season I think that he should have 2016 in order to try and get the club heading back in the right direction because I can't see it happening this year I'm afraid. The list is too raw and alot of the young blokes aren't quite ready to elevate their games to a point where the club will begin to shoot up the ladder IMO.

Wrong x 4

Yeah it's hard to argue with any of that TBH.

I think there have definitely been some mistakes made with your list management, and exactly how much input Bucks has had into that I'm not sure. One thing that I do know for sure is that if the Pies have a poor first half of the season the pressure will begin to mount on Bucks very quickly.

Wrong

Don't give up your day job, unless your day job is making footy predictions. Very funny.

 

[Dez!]

So wrong.


Very wrong.


So very wrong.


Wrong x 4


Wrong

Don't give up your day job, unless your day job is making footy predictions. Very funny.

Someone holds a grudge, that make you feel better fella?

 

[Ulahoopski]

Someone holds a grudge, that make you feel better fella?

A "grudge"? Never held a grudge in my life let alone for a stranger's post on a footy forum. Just find it very funny how wrong some people can be despite the conviction of their opinions.

 

[Dez!]

A "grudge"? Never held a grudge in my life let alone for a stranger's post on a footy forum. Just find it very funny how wrong some people can be despite the conviction of their opinions.

That word in bold is a key one mate.

Collingwood has done better than he thought, congratulations.

 

[YippeeYiYeo]

so who has the closest ladder to what it is now?

 

[JHF1870]

So wrong.


Very wrong.


So very wrong.


Wrong x 4


Wrong

Don't give up your day job, unless your day job is making footy predictions. Very funny.

Really. So where was your Pre-Season prediction?
grow Up!

 

[ManOfClay]

Threw a few draws in to mix it up.

Making the eight and winning a final would be brilliant. Especially if North miss out

 

[wowlace]

Making the eight and winning a final would be brilliant. Especially if North miss out

Did you notice the Dog's ans North's %?

 

[ManOfClay]

Did you notice the Dog's ans North's %?

No I didn't, have now. Even better haha.

To have had the off-season play out like it did and be told we lost all those players so we are going to be near the bottom, only to make the finals and at the expense of a club whose supporters have perhaps been celebrating us losing the most would be classic.

 

[Ulahoopski]

Really. So where was your Pre-Season prediction?
grow Up!

Don't get your knickers in a knot - mine or anyone else's prediction doesn't change yours - it's okay to admit you were wrong.

 

[Ulahoopski]

That word in bold is a key one mate.

Collingwood has done better than he thought, congratulations.

Thanks mate but Collingwood's performances have had nothing to do with me, and the key word is "funny". Lighten up fella.

 

[JHF1870]

Don't get your knickers in a knot - mine or anyone else's prediction doesn't change yours - it's okay to admit you were wrong.

I'm happy to admit I got it very wrong in some cases. I think I had Port in 2nd or 3rd Collingwood last.

 

[Stan The Caddy]

So wrong.


Very wrong.


So very wrong.


Wrong x 4


Wrong

Don't give up your day job, unless your day job is making footy predictions. Very funny.

But on a serious note, just a bit of advice. If you're going to crack the sads whenever somebody holds a negative opinion towards your club you'll be forever fighting a losing battle I'm afraid, no matter how well your club may or may not be going at that particular time.

The wolves are always at the door mate.

And lastly, as a Collingwood supporter didn't last year teach you anything? The season is only half way through.