Analysis Journalist/Media Types and Their Views on Our Season

[Anzacday]

As we all know we're an easy target for those either trying to make a name for themselves or improve their ratings/increase click bait.
The year is bound to be full of commentary and rather than start a new thread for each individual a dedicated thread seemed like a good idea to me.

 

[TradeDraft]

Think Most Media agree with me thinking we could Easily be Bottom 4 Side and Not much Improvement to be Made

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-03-17/crystal-ball-aflcomaus-2018-predictions

 

[parvey]

It is a concern, I would rather end up last than 4th last at least we will have the chance to get Lucosius

 

[Antz]

Take it as a grain of salt. This time last year not many people including the media predicted that Richmond would win a premiership.

 

[soreplums]

Don’t give it too much credibility. Doubt a decent analysis was done amongst any of them.
A lot though are predicting Gaff to return to VIC.

 

[Stoods]

Another lovely negative thread to open up! Like we dont have enough of them

 

[TradeDraft]

Another lovely negative thread to open up! Like we dont have enough of them

Until something Positive Happens that is what you going to Get,

 

[TradeDraft]

Take it as a grain of salt. This time last year not many people including the media predicted that Richmond would win a premiership.

I do. I just showing there Crystal Balls and Quite a Few you come back at Seasons End and the are Way Off

 

[Stoods]

Until something Positive Happens that is what you going to Get,

If everyone is so confident we will be sh*t and finish bottom 4 whats the point of watching or going to any games then?

Point is you really dont know, the last 2 years are a perfect example of anything can happen. I'm not saying we will do a Richmond or a dogs, we very well may finish low but no one knows, it's footy. The competition is as close as it has been for a long time. I think lets just wait and see. Be a bit more open minded mate.

 

[TradeDraft]

If everyone is so confident we will be sh*t and finish bottom 4 whats the point of watching or going to any games then?

Point is you really dont know, the last 2 years are a perfect example of anything can happen. I'm not saying we will do a Richmond or a dogs, we very well may finish low but no one knows, it's footy. The competition is as close as it has been for a long time. I think lets just wait and see. Be a bit more open minded mate.

Confident and Happening are 2 Different Things and I don't have much of a Social Life so it gets me out the House.

I started going Regularly to games in early 2005 Season when we where Stone Motherless Dead Last.

Yes we could Improve but we could just easily go Backwards and 5 Years Going Backwards make it hard to Be Positive for up coming season

 

[magpie_marty]

Dave i am i bit like you but going to reserve my judgment until say 6 games,at the moment i see us a non finals team and yes the same as last year.

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

Happy with low expectations to be honest. Means we can go under the radar and slowly build confidence from within.

I don't have high expectations either, but hopefully this gives the team extra motivation in addition to their self-motivation to prove their critics wrong.

 

[TradeDraft]

Dave i am i bit like you but going to reserve my judgment until say 6 games,at the moment i see us a non finals team and yes the same as last year.

Will take 6 Games to have a Better Idea but I still saying what I think Pre-Season

 

[magpie_marty]

Will take 6 Games to have a Better Idea but I still saying what I think Pre-Season

I agree and i have this feeling nothing much will change i hope i am wrong.

 

[swoop42]

If we can get to 3-3 after 6 rounds I believe we're surely capable of winning 10 out of the next 16 when the draw gets seemingly easier.

13 wins would see us play finals you'd think.

 

[Saintly Viewed]

Lots of very close results last year.
If we improve a bit, players get better (the young ones)
We might just improve.

Positive trumps negative.

And if not, have a free September to do other things.

 

[Antz]

Lots of very close results last year.
If we improve a bit, players get better (the young ones)
We might just improve.

Positive trumps negative.

And if not, have a free September to do other things.

And what if the other teams improve a bit but seriously though I hear you.

 

[Mongo Ming]

Setting my expectations in the basement this year. That way I’m going to have a rippa year regardless. Get on board.

 

[spartan-magpie]

Think Most Media agree with me thinking we could Easily be Bottom 4 Side and Not much Improvement to be Made

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-03-17/crystal-ball-aflcomaus-2018-predictions

Don’t worry Dave. I have us making too 4 and least a prelim if not A flag. My opinion is as valid as theirs, if not more so.


I’ve actually watched collingwood play closely for years and I don’t use a negative slant toward the Pies to get people reading my gibberish.


Don’t stress, we will get a good run at it this year and win abut 15-16 games.


Got a really good feeling about this year.

 

[left at home]

The press could be right, or may not. I think we are one of the teams who will be in the mix, but also not make it.
We will improve l have no doubt, but wether that shows in the win column not sure. The ride could get very bumpy. But that’s the fun of it.

 

[Mortimore 39ers]

I think we might go okay given our draw (particularly late). I have had a look at our fixture and predicted our wins & losses as well as games I believe could go either way. I came up with ten wins, seven losses and five 50/50s. I then split the 50/50s into 3 losses & 2 wins, erring towards the conservative, coming up with a final 12-10 season.



Wishful thinking but not outside the realm of possibility?

 

[Bard]

I think we might go okay given our draw (particularly late). I have had a look at our fixture and predicted our wins & losses as well as games I believe could go either way. I came up with ten wins, seven losses and five 50/50s. I then split the 50/50s into 3 losses & 2 wins, erring towards the conservative, coming up with a final 12-10 season.

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Wishful thinking but not outside the realm of possibility?

IMO 50/50 for Port/Melbourne but that's all moot I suppose. Bring on the challenge I say (with more than a little apprehension)!

 

[Leftyitis]

Until something Positive Happens that is what you going to Get,

Positives are . . .
Footys back
New look structure (Moore looking good in Def / Cox forward)
New kids, and opportunities to others like Aish, Brown and maybe McLarty and Siere.
Lots to be positive about. At least you myst be a little excited to see the team play a H&A game.

Oh, and I get to wear my new ugly sweater I received for Christmas (another positive).

It is a little draining with the 'debbie downer' posts. Even if we do as horrible as you guys think, the positive is a high draft pick.

 

[Leftyitis]

Lots of very close results last year.
If we improve a bit, players get better (the young ones)
We might just improve.

Positive trumps negative.

And if not, have a free September to do other things.

Spring Carnival form SV. Im guessing anyway.

 

[Saintly Viewed]

Spring Carnival form SV. Im guessing anyway.

That’s a bingo