Mega Thread Non-Freo AFL Discussion 2024

[anchor man]

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

I assume by "WE" ,you bare referring to the supporters, not the players.
Even blind Freddy doesn't need glasses to work all that out.

 

[Cam Payne]

I assume by "WE" ,you bare referring to the supporters, not the players.
Even blind Freddy doesn't need glasses to work all that out

We means everybody. Unless you think Freo players aren't susceptible of thinking things they shouldn't.

 

[anchor man]

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.

Making finals on a regular basis makes money for the club.
To want to miss on finlas because we aren't going to win the flag is self interst.Reeks of selfishness.
The club will be over the moon just making the eight.
Lookk at Geelong , aalways iin th eight. You ever hear them complain about not winning the falg!!!
All these prominent clubs will say, making the eight is vital if you do it on a cocsitant basis.

 

[anchor man]

We means everybody. Unless you think Freo players aren't susceptible of thinking things they shouldn't.

Do you think they are dumb!! just because they are footballers!!
I am sure they and the club will ring you to get your assessment.They know nothing.

 

[Cam Payne]

Do you think they are dumb!! just because they are footballers!!
I am sure they and the club will ring you to get your assessment.They know nothing.

Calm down mate. Your grammar is suffering.

 

[Nodgey]

I’m in no way an itk but I have a hunch Barrass has played his last game for the slime. He wants out, he doesn’t gaf anymore, and they’re moving on.

 

[Alfonz]

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.

Those scenarios involve us going 1-2. If that happens we are cooked anyway and don't belong in the finals.

If Carlton beat Hawthorn and go 3-0, then we will likely miss out on a home final if we do indeed go 2-1. I've got us finishing 7th and playing away to Geelong in 6th if all the favourites win and Carlton beat Hawthorn. And Carlton will be top 4 (puke).

If Carlton lose to Hawthorn, then we would be in line (again based on favourites winning all the games) for a home final against the Blues.

Obviously there can (and probably will) be upsets to mess this all up, but it's not clearcut that we want Carlton to win.

 

[Ge3ks]

I’m in no way an itk but I have a hunch

Solid. Cheers.

Tell me, what do you know about extra terrestrial anal probes... real or just wishful thinking?

 

[Nodgey]

They’re the best

 

[Heave Ho Bro]

I said 8th which would mean playing away every week of the finals which means at best we get to week 2. Of course I want to make the finals but finishing 7th-14th for us is no mans land. No real chance of winning it and no top end picks either.

 

[Joao]

I said 8th which would mean playing away every week of the finals which means at best we get to week 2. Of course I want to make the finals but finishing 7th-14th for us is no mans land. No real chance of winning it and no top end picks either.

At this point, a final or two is worth more than a pick 4-5 places higher. And I am someone that likes trade/draft more than most.

Plus, never been a better year to make a prelim from 7th or 8th.

 

[Heave Ho Bro]

At this point, a final or two is worth more than a pick 4-5 places higher. And I am someone that likes trade/draft more than most.

Plus, never been a better year to make a prelim from 7th or 8th.

Love it to happen but based on the last two away games do you really believe this group can travel 2 weeks in a row and win both games against good sides? We need the double chance or at worst a home final in week one.

 

[Joao]

Love it to happen but based on the last two away games do you really believe this group can travel 2 weeks in a row and win both games against good sides? We need the double chance or at worst a home final in week one.

Can? Yes.

Will? Probably not.

We're absolutely good enough based on gameplan and personnel. That's why we've won or been in front during Q4 in all but 3 games this year (1st derby, Swans @ home, Dogs away). The fact that we lost a good portion of them is why you wouldn't back us. We're missing some intangibles.

 

[Heave Ho Bro]

Can? Yes.

Will? Probably not.

We're absolutely good enough based on gameplan and personnel. That's why we've won or been in front during Q4 in all but 3 games this year (1st derby, Swans @ home, Dogs away). The fact that we lost a good portion of them is why you wouldn't back us. We're missing some intangibles.

Our best is great but still too big of a gap between our best and worst.

 

[Joao]

Our best is great but still too big of a gap between our best and worst.

Not really. We've only played our worst twice all year (derby + Dogs) and while it was bad, it's pretty rare. We've been more consistent than most this year. Probably everyone bar the Hawks and Lions actually.

Our problem is blowing leads in Q4 and close games in general. Like I said, its the intangible stuff you get from experience. Which is why even playing a losing close final is probably worth plenty for development.

But who knows? Maybe we've learnt from all those butchered chances this year already. Hence why we'd be some chance of a prelim, even from 8th.

 

[Dockers v Channel7West]

Umps intent on giving the Pies a free ride tonight with some 2 for one offers

 

[Footskill]

Wow how Sydney have fallen...skills and turnover horrid

 

[FreoRicci]

Collingwood wins means there’s 12 teams for top 8. But opens top 4.
Sydney wins mean there’s less spots for finals, but less chance for top 4.

Ugh the dilemma

 

[Lach72]

Shitney at full blast tonight

 

[FreoRicci]

McDonald playing half back. Nice

 

[Footskill]

Dis Schultz give the ump the two finger salute lol

 

[heypenny]

McDonald playing half back. Nice

I know they have injuries down back, but it's pretty damning that he's been forced back.

I'm just so glad we didn't fork out multiple first rounders and a big chunk of salary for him. Best of luck to him though.

 

[Heave Ho Bro]

Where is Hamling? Didn't he leave for a better chance of playing? Instead They've got their 'gun' young key forward playing back

Now who's disrespecting him?

 

[Heave Ho Bro]

To be fair to McDonald young talls can take a huge leap forward after a big pre season like Treacy has this year.

 

[Dockernut]

Bloke in the crowd of Swans v Pies with a Freo scarf. Props my friend.