Prediction The Run Home- The next six Games and beyond

[fred cook]

Our best is good enough to beat anyone and worst is bad enough to lose to anyone the dogs of 2024.

To be fair that might have been the case at the start of the season but I think the last few weeks we have played consistent football in general

 

[JTCWBFC]

We better be ready from minute 1 next Saturday.

North will come out breathing fire after 2 close losses.

 

[Doggy]

We better be ready from minute 1 next Saturday.

North will come out breathing fire after 2 close losses.

Or be flat because of that

 

[BallaratBulldog]

Starting to feel more confident vs Port and Dees. But lets see what the Dogs do vs North first.

 

[Rookie]

We better be ready from minute 1 next Saturday.

North will come out breathing fire after 2 close losses.

They're a young team and I can see them having the wind knocked out of their sails after two heartbreaks. But good on them for finally showing some improvement, they definitely haven't performed like easybeats of late.

Lots of teams above us on the ladder look out of form - it's a good time to take out a few competitors over the coming weeks.

 

[ScragCity]

North have been edging hard for two straight weeks. Hope we're not the team they finally unload on.

 

[JTCWBFC]

Had a dabble at the ladder predictor.

On form we are should beat all but perhaps Sydney and Carlton

Would have us finish 6th and a home elimination gws on my ladder

But that doesn’t account for our known inconsistency so I’m sure there’ll be a surprise or 2 along the way

 

[glenashley]

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[BallaratBulldog]

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Here is the article for reference Link

 

[Doggy]

Here is the article for reference Link

Shit analysis really

 

[lachy]

It is fine to have these threads, it is a discussion platform after all, but really football has really become a week to week proposition, moreso than anytime since it commenced.

We are starting to develop a stronger game style and more players are becoming more consistent.

Reality is whether B Smith is with us next season is becoming irrelevant to out opportunity over the next couple of seasons.

Some early losses this year whilst adjusting to the new game style and coaching structure, as well as getting games into 8 to 9 players may cost us in 2024.

If we make finals we will be dangerous, but the big issue will be improving again next season which would make us a genuine threat




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[hutchy31]

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Could turn out that way, although I’d personally be shocked if Freo, Geelong and GWS all make it.

There will be about 20-25 upset results in the next nine weeks, so I’m not sure any predictor is going to be that close. Looking at our run in I wouldn’t be all that surprised if we went 7-2 or 2-7, most teams are pretty unreliable week to week.

Sydney and Carlton are top four locks. Essendon has a good draw and looks pretty safe for top 4-6. Pies look good but their run in isn’t straightforward. Otherwise I don’t think anyone can be trusted.

 

[_Mike_]

All of a sudden the North game is a danger game

 

[Freshwater]

The ‘8 point’ games v Geelong, Port Adelaide, Melbourne and GWS are the most important and nearly all are a must win. To win the flag we need to win these anyway. We’ve already lost 7 games so can’t afford too many more especially against close rivals.

 

[threenewpadlocks]

Knowing us, we'll beat Sydney and Carlton but lose two games to Geelong/GWS etc and those 8 point games will swing us to miss finals, especially if 8th has 13.5 wins and 13 isn't enough for finals

 

[X_box_X]

Knowing us, we'll beat Sydney and Carlton but lose two games to Geelong/GWS etc and those 8 point games will swing us to miss finals, especially if 8th has 13.5 wins and 13 isn't enough for finals

Yep, this is what I'm almost expecting.

I can legit see us beating Sydney if we bring our A game, convert well and avoid umpires making poor decisions like the Sydney match last year.

We were robbed against the Swans last year that I had to call my insurance company to make a claim.

 

[AFDogs]

Would've been nice if a couple results would go our way like North beating Dees or Pies last week. Although we seem to put ourselves into this position each year.

It'd be nice if we could lock ourselves into the top 4 for once.

 

[Sharpiesadog]

I have a nasty feeling Port will lose to the Saints this week and Kenny will fall on his sword. Just in time to play us at their place…

 

[Optimistic Dog]

We have no hope of finishing above the swans and blues so they become our allies in beating the teams above us and losing to us when we play them.

 

[Next Waiting]

I have a nasty feeling Port will lose to the Saints this week and Kenny will fall on his sword. Just in time to play us at their place…

Falling on one's sword is not a pleasant experience. I'll be wishing him a speedy recovery with full function restored.

 

[RedWhite&Blue]

None of the media outlets are picking us to make it...
If we do make it we will be coming into the finals with a head of steam and a great form line.
Fingers crossed!

 

[Optimistic Dog]

We need 6 wins in the last 9. I reckon we beat the roos twice, the dees and the giants. Meaning we will need 2 of port, blues, cats and swans. I do not see us beating the blues or swans. So, if it falls this way we will need to beat the cats and port away. Both teams look beatable but to win both away will be difficult.

It really is the old cliche one week at a time and assess it as we go. This week we need to take care of business and hope the other results fall our way.

 

[The Inbetweener]

We need 6 wins in the last 9. I reckon we beat the roos twice, the dees and the giants. Meaning we will need 2 of port, blues, cats and swans. I do not see us beating the blues or swans. So, if it falls this way we will need to beat the cats and port away. Both teams look beatable but to win both away will be difficult.

It really is the old cliche one week at a time and assess it as we go. This week we need to take care of business and hope the other results fall our way.

We would only need to beat one of those 4, if we win the ones you have outlined plus Adelaide in Adelaide.

Essentially if we win every game we start favourites in, we’ll make it. The issue is we have almost no wiggle room

 

[Bulldog Brent]

We are 6th favourites to win the flag despite being 11th.

 

[The Slitherin' Snake]

To be fair that might have been the case at the start of the season but I think the last few weeks we have played consistent football in general

The effort displayed in the Brisbane game was night and day different to the Sydney, Collingwood and Freo games. Even within a 4 week block we are inconsistent. The team is talented enough to win finals, but mentally aren't switched on often enough