Importance of starting well against Geelong

[Event Horizon]

While it may seem obvious, I think this week the first half is more important than in any other match we have played this season. Geelong has shown on numerous occasions that they don't run the games out well, but they are more than capable protecting a good lead, as we saw on two occasions this season against us. But you feel, if we start well, it may open the game right up and Geelong will be very vulnerable. We simply can't miss this opportunity to put our best foot forward early. The nerves of the first final are well and truly gone now. But if we give them a start again, we won't be coming back from that one.

My prediction is two fold. If Geelong gets away from us at the start, they will win by 15 points, or we may be able to snatch it late but unlikely. If we do start well however, it will be a 40-50 point win to us.

 

[GreatBradScott]

Can somebody for the love of God work out what the actual **** keeps happening at quarter time. Get it together guys

 

[muttley45]

NMFC ‏@NorthKangaroos 1m
Scott: At quarter time we're going to tell the players to treat (the second quarter) like the third quarter #NMFCMedia

Problem solved

 

[Only Forwards]

We have to throw every punch we have.

All or nothing.

Play like there is no tomorrow.

All week I have been watering down my expectations saying how we've done well, how the stats are against us.. Well you know what...

F*** that.

Lets win this thing.

 

[Event Horizon]

We have to throw every punch we have.

All or nothing.

Play like there is no tomorrow.

All week I have been watering down my expectations saying how we've done well, how the stats are against us.. Well you know what...

F*** that.

Lets win this thing.

I am the same. Had very little expectations after last week, hoping to just enjoy the game this time, regardless what happens. But I should have known better. As the game day nears, I am not longer ready to accept anything other than a win!

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

We have to throw every punch we have.

All or nothing.

Play like there is no tomorrow.

All week I have been watering down my expectations saying how we've done well, how the stats are against us.. Well you know what...

F*** that.

Lets win this thing.

Jack, Kayne, you're on.

 

[Rockstar6]

Just break even in the 2nd or at most get outscored by more that 10 points, if we do that I will be stoked!

 

[giantroo]

NMFC ‏@NorthKangaroos 1m
Scott: At quarter time we're going to tell the players to treat (the second quarter) like the third quarter #NMFCMedia

Problem solved

Loved it when I watched the video. All of them cracked up laughing.

 

[the big lebowski]

Massive, massive impact on the outcome of the game. If we go in at half time within two goals of them, our boys will feel they can run over them, the Geelong boys will feel like they will be run over.

 

[sutcliffe's hotel]

My faulty memory says that is the run of four or five goals that kills us against teams like Geelong.

They get a little buffer & effectively maintain it.

If we have a lead or stay with them until half time, then I would back us to finish stronger & win.

 

[giantroo]

Last time we beat the Cats

North Melbourne defeats Geelong
Round 19, Etihad Stadium, Attendance: 33584
Friday, 2nd August 2013, 7:50 PM AEST

 

[kangaspurs]

Loved it when I watched the video. All of them cracked up laughing.

When he was talking about our outside run he mentioned Turner so you would think hell keep his spot for this week.

 

[PommyRoo]

We have to throw every punch we have.

All or nothing.

Play like there is no tomorrow.

All week I have been watering down my expectations saying how we've done well, how the stats are against us.. Well you know what...

F*** that.

Lets win this thing.

Well said, as some-one who knows very little about the stats or Geelong, all I do know is that we're going to win. It has been written...

 

[justroyal]

Well said, as some-one who knows very little about the stats or Geelong, all I do know is that we're going to win. It has been written...

With the outs, If we f*** this up.. Omfg.
However, Scott did say Hansen wouldn't be right for this week they are hopeful for the rest of the season..

 

[LETSGOKANGAS]

Can somebody for the love of God work out what the actual **** keeps happening at quarter time. Get it together guys

We need to hire someone who just walks around the huddle at qtr time and monster slaps every player across the face.

 

[LETSGOKANGAS]

Any chance of jumping Geelong early, building a healthy lead and enjoying a stressless ol' romping?

Too much to ask?

 

[PommyRoo]

We need to hire someone who just walks around the huddle at qtr time and monster slaps every player across the face.

Don't you worry, if they mess this up (which they won't) I will come over from Europe and volunteer to do that next season

 

[hilly]

Any chance of jumping Geelong early, building a healthy lead and enjoying a stressless ol' romping?

Too much to ask?

Yes. Hope everyone's heart can get through another game.

 

[justroyal]

Not the right place, but I ****ing hate Mackie,Caddy and Guthrie. I don't know why, but I do. Expose the two defenders and run them until they are coughing their lungs out by the final quarter, and I don't care what you do to caddy, a ziebell hip and shoulder would be amazing.

Quick ball movement, executing basic skills (extra focus on you gibbo, you had a good week last week, let's keep it up) and being able to stop their run while having control of our offensive defense will be key. Pretty much play like the second half of last week..

 

[Benno_900]

I'm hoping we're at least 5 goals up at quarter time to compensate for our pitiful second quarter.

 

[Daniltchenko You Beauty]

If we're up at halftime it is very unlikely we lose on evidence from this season. Must shut down 2nd quarter.

 

[ozzyoslo]

we're gonna brain em, almost 10 goals!!

 

[roosmad]

i'm not big on stats, but in the last 10 years 1 through 4 have qualified for the prelim 90% of the time guys..

Can some one into stats check that?

history is certainly against us, but jeeze i'm pumped.....

 

[LETSGOKANGAS]

i'm not big on stats, but in the last 10 years 1 through 4 have qualified for the prelim 90% of the time guys..

Can some one into stats check that?

history is certainly against us, but jeeze i'm pumped.....

Yes and before this season we couldn't win in the rain interstate without a roof.

Marty McFly said it best "yeah well history is gonna change"

 

[shinboner magic]

Hope we concentrate on starting the game well and worry bout the second when we get to it.

Just cant let these frontrunners out to a big lead or we will be gone.

They wont give it to us as they have alot of guys that win games when the pressure is on