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Round 4 Tips and Crowd Expectations
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Preust has done very well. Watched him against Geelong. North played very well against Geelong and blew it. Much like Melbourne. I reckon the Bulldogs class will come through this week, they'll be pretty amped up after losing to Fremantle.
It is an important game for us. We would be in a pretty good position if we are 3-1 after this round which I think we will be. I think our accuracy in front of goal was an aberration and it won't happen too often this season I reckon. Freo winning against the Dogs makes this match a little bit more interesting but I think we'll be too good in the end.
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You'd hope so. Richmond, Adelaide, Hawthorn, North to come. We play our best footy and we win all bar the Adelaide game. Losing Gawn though, Jesus, that's seriously bad. That loss could cost us big time. I hope Spencer can step up.
We also play Essendon in-between the Richmond and Adelaide games, so those three games will be very important for our season. It should be a good indication of where we are at as a side. I think we will be fine without Gawn. I reckon our midfield is good enough to cope without him, it will be his work around the ground especially as a aerial presence that will be missed. I'm pretty happy with the way we are playing and I think we're going to reap the rewards sooner rather than later.
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Their the brst team in the comp. I am just interested to see how they go against a reaĺly dominant rucking combination.
I think other sides have tried drilling their midfiekd play in the off season from what I've seen. I tjink other sides will akways be playing catch up at that game, their very, very good at it.
I wonder if the way to bring them down is to match their ferocity at the ball, which we tried in the PF and fell a bit short, or attack where they are weakest.
To me that might be with strong rucks they cant negate with the rule changes. With a fair share of posession it should be possible to bring the key forwards into the game. Just musing.
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just reading these posts... I'm just scratching my head reading the under 30k crowd predictions for Hawks v Geelong on easter Monday....
surely trolls... if the crowds under 30k ill streak the week after..... rocks in your head if you think it will be 30k and under...
surely trolls... if the crowds under 30k ill streak the week after..... rocks in your head if you think it will be 30k and under...
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I actually think Geelong at their best is on par with the WB, and Adelaide are a step in front of everyone. I think matching their intensity is key, matching intensity and having a good ability to work through traffic. Which is basically just to keep running.
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Hawthorn will win. The emotion of the day. Too many proud players.
Emotion of the day ? Its not even Anzac day lol. Easter Monday might be a public holiday but its just a regular day.
Geelong will prepare an almighty feast for Hawkins to dine on.
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IF we bring our best footy to the table, we could win all this games. Very very big IF though. Adelaide we won't win. The Swans, Dogs, and Giants are massive tests. We've got to really stay focused but I think our best footy gets us the results we want.
No idea how having Gawn out will impact us yet. Personally I'd like Pedo in the side other than than Spencer.
If we are 7-3 or 8-2 by the time the bye comes around, I'll be happy. That should have us just in or outside the top 4 I reckon. For this year, I hope we can at least push hard for a top 4 spot. We should be in a really good position if we have 7-8 wins by the time the bye comes around.
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West Coast Vs Sydney - Eagles to prove who the big birds really are and add another nail.
North Melbourne Vs Western Bulldogs - North fans to start a petition "Bring Back Boomer" after they are steamrolled by a team on a roll after topping up their end of season trip fund betting on Freo
Melbourne Vs Fremantle - If the Dees are serious they will win this, if not Ol' Rossy may just get another 5 year contract come Tuesday
GWS Vs Port Adelaide - Power fall just short in a gallant effort again this week. Be interesting if this were in Adelaide though.
Carlton Vs Gold Coast - GAJ to go back into his slumber but Touk and Jack do the heavy lifting and the Suns go back to back.
Adelaide Crows Vs Essendon - Will the showdown take more out of the Crows or the wet take everything out of the Dons? Adelaide by a mile and Eddie to give the Bomber defenders nightmares before and after the game.
Collingwood Vs St Kilda - Oh when the Saints go marching in, Pies better midfield, Saints better forward line, now where are the goals kicked? Roo to make another defender or defenders his bitch in a 12 point win.
Brisbane Vs Richmond - Surely the Tigers confidence and Dusty on fire will be enough to get them over the line, though may be closer then some expect.
Hawthorn Vs Geelong - Turning back time the Cats win after the siren in a classic.
North Melbourne Vs Western Bulldogs - North fans to start a petition "Bring Back Boomer" after they are steamrolled by a team on a roll after topping up their end of season trip fund betting on Freo
Melbourne Vs Fremantle - If the Dees are serious they will win this, if not Ol' Rossy may just get another 5 year contract come Tuesday
GWS Vs Port Adelaide - Power fall just short in a gallant effort again this week. Be interesting if this were in Adelaide though.
Carlton Vs Gold Coast - GAJ to go back into his slumber but Touk and Jack do the heavy lifting and the Suns go back to back.
Adelaide Crows Vs Essendon - Will the showdown take more out of the Crows or the wet take everything out of the Dons? Adelaide by a mile and Eddie to give the Bomber defenders nightmares before and after the game.
Collingwood Vs St Kilda - Oh when the Saints go marching in, Pies better midfield, Saints better forward line, now where are the goals kicked? Roo to make another defender or defenders his bitch in a 12 point win.
Brisbane Vs Richmond - Surely the Tigers confidence and Dusty on fire will be enough to get them over the line, though may be closer then some expect.
Hawthorn Vs Geelong - Turning back time the Cats win after the siren in a classic.
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Whats your reasoning for Essendon beating Adelaide, Curious.
West Coast v Sydney 6pts
North Melbourne v Bulldogs 40pts
Melbourne v Fremantle 10pts
GWS v Port Adelaide 30pts
Carlton v Gold Coast 12pts
Adelaide v Essendon 50pts
Collingwood v St Kilda 30pts
Brisbane Lions v Richmond 30pts
Hawthorn v Geelong 50pts
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Adelaide could suffer a letdown after a big win last week. I reckon the comp. is so even that it is going to be very difficult to win four in a row. Essendon will be very competitive against anyone this year. Adelaide will be a big premiership threat this year, top 4 certainties, there is no doubt. But It wouldnt surprise me if they lost this week. I am probably wrong though. Just an opinion.
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Not getting sold on this top 4 business
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Fair enough, respect your opinion, our record after showdowns is 11-7, yes sometimes suffer a hangover but i believe with Pyke as our head coach will have feet firmly on the ground this week. We could of gotten ahead of ourselves after smashing Western Sydney but we didn't, we were professional and im confident keep that going.,
Didn't know you guys drafted Rolf Harris.
Fair enough, it obviously depends on how you rate certain teams, but I've been mostly impressed with the way we've been playing this year. My specific aim before this season started was to at least finish in the top 6 which I think is realistic but could be made a little bit harder with Gawn out. It's not ideal but we still should be good enough to play in the finals. I'd be very disappointed if we didn't make finals. 2018, I'd say there are no excuses for us and that we should aim for the top 4.
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Pedo is a bash and crash type like rolf
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Wow you really are over rating your team that hasn't done anything for ten years.
Your struggle against The blues showed your miles off.
On form Richmond blow you away and without Gawn I believe your gone.
I've tipped freo now, Sandi will dominate and your poor depth is being exposed
