Reality check

[Con Gorozidis]

We have not beaten anyone in the top 8 this entire season.

I know last night was a great win. And its nice to be playing finals footy. But people getting a tad ahead of themselves when you consider this fact.

If we beat the Blues - by all means take the lid off

[Liam_G]

So I imagined our win over West Coast?

[Buckets]

So I imagined our win over West Coast?

That doesnt count... :sarcasm:

[SainterK]

Weren't Freo in the eight the first time we played them?

[jays]

lol west coast

[Con Gorozidis]

So I imagined our win over West Coast?

yes. that was like the wizard of oz. you played a whole game then woke up in kansas.

forgot about them.

ok thehn. lid off!

[stkildathunda]

Weren't Freo in the eight the first time we played them?

yep they were.

[Con Gorozidis]

Weren't Freo in the eight the first time we played them?

yep they were.

thats a technicality i would think. they arent in the final top 8 which is what i meant.

even though i got it wrong

[longtimesaint]

The game against Sydney was always going to be hard as besides the two who withdrew, we had 3 other players who had gastro during the week. i think we can beat them next time.
Also the matches against Geelong (Round 1) and Carlton, were 1 point and 3 points and could have gone either way.(the other sides both kicked goals in the last seconds to pinch tham)

[stinger]

So I imagined our win over West Coast?

wot i was about to post...

[Dan Warna]

I think I'm going in with eyes wide open and hope.

I think our biggest problem is our accuracy in front of goal, thats the only thing that Ross doesn't seem able to drill our players with.

[Wrote for Luck]

I think I'm going in with eyes wide open and hope.

I think our biggest problem is our accuracy in front of goal, thats the only thing that Ross doesn't seem able to drill our players with.

the pies were totally inaccurate for a period last year, then they got it all goin' on. for me it's a good sign for the finals

[saintspremiers]

I think I'm going in with eyes wide open and hope.

I think our biggest problem is our accuracy in front of goal, thats the only thing that Ross doesn't seem able to drill our players with.

But 40 scoring shots is huge. North had the pressure if a feather duster after half time.

[desertsaint]

last night was good.
but it was against a very average opponent at etihad on a sat night.
was the result in any doubt aside from the question mark over gastro?
if we can beat carlton in a high skill match at the mcg i might start getting excited, but last night we didn't do any more than expected imo.

[saintbrat]

Reality Check is what the bombers are getting at present

Can Port hang on ?
have Hirdy and Bomber been too clever for themselves in manipulting their team for this last round.. I know makes no differance but psyche is everything at this end of the year.

[Mr Magic]

last night was good.
but it was against a very average opponent at etihad on a sat night.
was the result in any doubt aside from the question mark over gastro?
if we can beat carlton in a high skill match at the mcg i might start getting excited, but last night we didn't do any more than expected imo.

Expected by who?
The 'experts' seemed to be leaning towards the idea that North Melbourne (based on thier demolition of undermanned Freo) had finally 'arrived' adn were going to take our spot in the final 8.

It simply amazes me that every time we put in a good preformance there are many looking for ways to 'downgrade' it rather than admit that it was just a 'good performance'.

[desertsaint]

last night was good.
but it was against a very average opponent at etihad on a sat night.
was the result in any doubt aside from the question mark over gastro?
if we can beat carlton in a high skill match at the mcg i might start getting excited, but last night we didn't do any more than expected imo.

Expected by who?
The 'experts' seemed to be leaning towards the idea that North Melbourne (based on thier demolition of undermanned Freo) had finally 'arrived' adn were going to take our spot in the final 8.

It simply amazes me that every time we put in a good preformance there are many looking for ways to 'downgrade' it rather than admit that it was just a 'good performance'.

imo
last night was good.

[saintspremiers]

Reality Check is what the bombers are getting at present

Can Port hang on ?
have Hirdy and Bomber been too clever for themselves in manipulting their team for this last round.. I know makes no differance but psyche is everything at this end of the year.

If I knew the Dons weren't going to try I would've plonked a G on Port and happy days all round!

[ralphsmith]

Con is right....except about west coast.

We have only beaten west coast.

Of course i would prefer to lose to them all during the season then win when it counts.

Would have beaten carlton and geelong with a bit of luck.

Would have beaten colligwood with some more accurate kicking.

Can. Beat. Anyone in the league if a few tiny things go right.

[MCG-Unit]

........Also the matches against Geelong (Round 1) and Carlton, were 1 point and 3 points and could have gone either way.(the other sides both kicked goals in the last seconds to pinch tham)

That's the first thing I thought of when I saw the OP - plus WC Eagles.
People want to knock them down after just about every win.
Who was getting ahead of themselves anyway

[bergsone]

Doesnt matter who we have or havent beaten.What matters is who we are playing next week

[Bad Co.]

No wonder Con forgot the Weagles win. He started a thread at 3qtr time of that game saying the season is over.