Posted by Kathryn Linge on 09 July, 1998 at 15:30:13:
In Reply to: Re: Mixed Feelings posted by Sereda on 08 July, 1998 at 00:59:35:
> > Maybe I shouldn't worry about next year and simply enjoy the wins when we get them. However I just cannot help but worry the future promises more of the same(ie Tony Shaw and No Finals).
> > Bugger it........Go Pies!!
> I had exactly the same feeling. In fact, I felt a massive sense of deja vu. The Pies in 1998 have had a good start, an atrocious mid season collapse, and look as though they might finish quite strongly. Just as they did in 1996 and 1997.
> The end result will be 9 or 10 wins and about 10th spot on the ladder. This means we don't get the cream of the draft. Further, we miss out on the finals but, on paper, the season does not appear to be a total disaster. Hopefully the club will regard the season as a disaster and make changes accordingly.
I also felt exactly the same. Sure it was great to have a win, but I would rather have one disterous season, than a continuation of 10th or 11th place every year.
And now I read today in the Australian that Shaw is likely to keep the job next year even if they don't make the finals!!
Is there any truth to this report? - or yet *another* media beat up
Surely we should be waiting to the end of the season before making any such decision?
GOCF
Kathryn