04-28-2022, 02:18 AM
I think the reluctance to say that we should win is driven to a large degree by magical thinking: if those who post on this site state the obvious, the fates will punish us by ensuring Carlton loses. I'm assuming here that the players don't avidly read this thread. Let's hope at the least that LOB, Setterfield and Boyd don't or else they'll need therapy.
I'm happy to endorse MBB's point. I've never been the slightest bit superstitious and I won't even need to say "touch wood". Our pessimism or optimism won't affect the outcome. Yes, it's always possible there'll be a boilover. But NM has been holding up the ladder for a few seasons now and there's a reason for that. If we lose we're in a world of hurt and that prospect should be enough to motivate our players.
The greater cause for concern is the media dumping on NM from a great height, for instance on Footy Classified last night. If NM can't react to that with at least some sustained effort, then they truly are a mess.
I'm happy to endorse MBB's point. I've never been the slightest bit superstitious and I won't even need to say "touch wood". Our pessimism or optimism won't affect the outcome. Yes, it's always possible there'll be a boilover. But NM has been holding up the ladder for a few seasons now and there's a reason for that. If we lose we're in a world of hurt and that prospect should be enough to motivate our players.
The greater cause for concern is the media dumping on NM from a great height, for instance on Footy Classified last night. If NM can't react to that with at least some sustained effort, then they truly are a mess.