07-27-2024, 03:59 AM
(07-27-2024, 12:47 AM)kruddler link Wrote:Our biggest issue with wins/losses from here lies in the ladder, and not simply position, but the teams around us.Agree.....dont want to miss top two and end up having to play the Swans or Lions interstate because thats just too hard in the finals especially with banged up key players.
Sydney have top spot. Someone will have to travel to Sydney in week 1, they'll win and have the bye in week 2 and will host week 3 as well.
Currently we are 2nd.
3rd-6th are all interstate teams (currenty - Port, Freo, Brisbane, GWS) and they will host 2 games at a minimum, possibly all 3.
7th is Geelong which has the option of hosting games down at KP.
There may not be a game at the MCG in week 1 of finals unless we get up 2nd, or fall to 5th.
We need to win games like this to avoid travelling interstate in the finals.
Imo the Swans are clear favourites unless they get massive injuries to their key players, have been the best team and have a terrific home ground advantage and recruited to win a premiership this season with Grundy and Adams. We are not the finished product and need more tinkering with list and some fresh kids like the Campos to give us a spark and some energy next season.