Mega Thread Non-Freo AFL Discussion 2024

[Deanismyhero]

Jaysus, there are a lot of quite probable scenarios over the next three weeks where we end up 9th and Hawthorn 8th. We def want Carlton to beat them this weekend.

Yep. Whilst procrastinating assignments during the week and ladder predicting so many different scenarios we would gratefully benefit from a Carlton win this weekend even tho that probably gives them top 4 thanks to their soft draw.

However we just need to keep winning

 

[pK75]

Yep. Whilst procrastinating assignments during the week and ladder predicting so many different scenarios we would gratefully benefit from a Carlton win this weekend even tho that probably gives them top 4 thanks to their soft draw.

However we just need to keep winning

Just keep winning and we finish top 4, don’t look at who’s below us until we lose.

 

[Nothing]

Yep. Whilst procrastinating assignments during the week and ladder predicting so many different scenarios we would gratefully benefit from a Carlton win this weekend even tho that probably gives them top 4 thanks to their soft draw.

However we just need to keep winning

If we win we want Hawks to win. If we lose want Blues to win.

 

[Cam Payne]

If we worry about other results, we are already stuffed.

 

[DragoDelph]

Be interesting to see how GWS go with Kelly and (soon to be) Cogs back.

They've been bloody good with those 2x out, wonder if they slow them down a little like Parker & Mills at Sydney.

 

[s_wd6]

Carlton have never won a game we needed them to win. They just **** us over in every way they can

 

[Joao]

Carlton have never won a game we needed them to win. They just **** us over in every way they can

100% not the team you want to be relying on. Basically hoping for Cripps and Curnow to rip it apart because nobody else is likely.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

100% not the team you want to be relying on. Basically hoping for Cripps and Curnow to rip it apart because nobody else is likely.

The midfield is just cooked with those Cerra, TDK and Walsh (he can barely move) injuries. It's Cripps versus the world at the moment.

Still, they are due a comeback with the talent in the 22, doing it this week (and Sydney as well) would be appreciated.

 

[Joao]

The midfield is just cooked with those Cerra, TDK and Walsh (he can barely move) injuries. It's Cripps versus the world at the moment.

Still, they are due a comeback with the talent in the 22, doing it this week (and Sydney as well) would be appreciated.

Sydney, Carlton and a Suns win on the road this week would be real nice. Even better if the Dees can remember how to football as well.

 

[Ge3ks]

a Suns win on the road this week would be real nice.

You are more likely to step in unicorn poop

 

[go_the_dockers]

geez. playing WC going forward with no Barrass or McLovin (can't be far off retirement, injury forced or age-related) to play key defender is going to be delicious for everyone. They're the only ones stopping a flood of goals every week.

Should be a fun game next year.

West Coast with no Barrass or McLovin vs Richmond with no Bolton, Baker, Graham, Rioli

 

[Madas]

Booing someone who has no history against us seems like an insecure West Coast supporter act. I like the kid.

You didn’t watch the last two derby’s? He’s constantly hitting our players off the ball or arriving late to contest and running straight into them, why do you think Switta was awarded a free right in front of goal?

Add the whinging to the umps and the constant ducking for frees and he’s not very likeable

Unfortunately the Worst Coast Australian has created a Frankenstein

Every story needs a villain

 

[Spirit Level]

If we worry about other results, we are already stuffed.

How so?

Freo win 2 out of their next 3 and will make the top 4.

 

[Mags98]

How so?

Freo win 2 out of their next 3 and will make the top 4.

i have us missing top 4 even picking up 2 wins.
expecting brisbane to win out, swans to pick up one, port, gws, geel, wb to win most of their games as well

have to win every game for a sure thing

 

[The Round House Drunk]

If we win we want Hawks to win. If we lose want Blues to win.

In the first scenario there is a risk that we lose against GWS and Port and finish in 9th behind Carlton and Hawthorn, who should both take 8 points from the final two rounds.

Probably best all round for us if Hawks lose this weekend IMO.

 

[Heave Ho Bro]

Might be an unpopular opinion but I have zero interest in scraping into 8th place and just making up the numbers. For a WA team it's top four or bust if we actually want to do something in the finals. We don't have the luxury of finishing outside the top four and still potentially playing all our games in September at home without travel like the VIC clubs do.

If we don't finish top four we don't deserve it. Even after last weeks shitty loss we control our own destiny if we win all 3 games.

 

[mattis117]

Might be an unpopular opinion but I have zero interest in scraping into 8th place and just making up the numbers. For a WA team it's top four or bust if we actually want to do something in the finals. We don't have the luxury of finishing outside the top four and still potentially playing all our games in September at home without travel like the VIC clubs do.

If we don't finish top four we don't deserve it. Even after last weeks shitty loss we control our own destiny if we win all 3 games.

Probably true. Best way to get to the grand final is to win the qualifying final and get the home Pre-lim.

Would love to see us do it but have my doubts if our best really is good enough this year. It all remains possible though.

 

[dont bowl there]

Might be an unpopular opinion but I have zero interest in scraping into 8th place and just making up the numbers. For a WA team it's top four or bust if we actually want to do something in the finals. We don't have the luxury of finishing outside the top four and still potentially playing all our games in September at home without travel like the VIC clubs do.

If we don't finish top four we don't deserve it. Even after last weeks shitty loss we control our own destiny if we win all 3 games.

I mean making finals > than not making finals. I get what you are saying, if we don't finish top 4 we are basically zero chance at the flag but I would still prefer to make it.

 

[Spirit Level]

Finals experience is vital at the clubs stage of development.

Absolutely have to get there, they really ****ed it last week

 

[Perfect Purple]

I mean making finals > than not making finals. I get what you are saying, if we don't finish top 4 we are basically zero chance at the flag but I would still prefer to make it.

Eh I reckon JL does too.

 

[malpaso]

Might be an unpopular opinion but I have zero interest in scraping into 8th place and just making up the numbers. For a WA team it's top four or bust if we actually want to do something in the finals. We don't have the luxury of finishing outside the top four and still potentially playing all our games in September at home without travel like the VIC clubs do.

If we don't finish top four we don't deserve it. Even after last weeks shitty loss we control our own destiny if we win all 3 games.

Stop thinking about yourself. The club, coaches and most importantly the players benefit from making the finals whether we win a game or not.

 

[ilikepotatoes]

If we miss finals JL's job should be on the line.

I like the progress we have made but at a certain point you have to see results.

 

[doppo]

I still rate us a chance against any team on our day. premiers generally lurk around prelims for a couple of years before the final summit. Wild take to say there’s no point finishing 5-8

 

[Purple Suit]

If we miss finals JL's job should be on the line.

I like the progress we have made but at a certain point you have to see results.

No it shouldn't. He has another contract for next season and we have improved. Already 12.5 wins with three rounds to go.

Knee jerk reactions from teams just missing finals don't get you anywhere, stability and patience is what breeds results. Who are you going to get to coach us?

 

[Fat Nyfe]

Just heard on 9 News in Melbourne that Tarryn Thomas

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Tarryn Thomas

Age

24

Ht

190cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.0

3star

K

5.3

2star

HB

5.7

4star

M

2.1

2star

T

3.3

5star

CL

0.9

3star

D

7.8

2star

K

4.0

1star

HB

3.8

3star

M

1.3

1star

T

3.2

4star

CL

0.2

2star

D

12.8

4star

K

6.2

3star

HB

6.6

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

3.8

5star

CL

0.4

3star

had a new manager, Colin Young