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Piethagoras' Theorem
the hypotenuse, is always a cakewalk
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Heading into the Prelim with an exciting and newish looking team, against the raging flag favourite.
This time round though, we're not coming off an energy sapping, extra time win in WA.
1. Is this side as good as '07?
2. Are Richmond as good as '07 Geelong?
I'm thinking probably not to the 1st question but definitely not to the second _________________ Formally frankiboy and FrankieGoesToCollingwood. |
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WhyPhilWhy?
WhyPhilWhy?
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I had the same thought - lock in 2020. |
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RudeBoy
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The difference was in 2007, we had a glaring weakness - we did not have a decent ruckman. This time round, I actually think we have good players on all lines and the best midfield and ruck combo in the AFL. If not for injuries, we would have finished on top of the ladder and been red hot flag favourites. |
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Piethagoras' Theorem
the hypotenuse, is always a cakewalk
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Yes, ruck is the obvious difference and a massive one at that but overall, I think the '07 side had more talent (I actually rate it the best team not to win a flag, in my time). In saying that, I don't think Richmond are anywhere near as good as Cats '07 _________________ Formally frankiboy and FrankieGoesToCollingwood. |
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Dave The Man
Joined: 01 Apr 2005 Location: Someville, Victoria, Australia
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RudeBoy wrote: | The difference was in 2007, we had a glaring weakness - we did not have a decent ruckman. This time round, I actually think we have good players on all lines and the best midfield and ruck combo in the AFL. If not for injuries, we would have finished on top of the ladder and been red hot flag favourites. |
and a Ruckman who can Actually Lay a Tackle and not get Run Thru like Guy Richards Was _________________ I am Da Man |
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buzzlightyear
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Which is why we have everything to lose in our unlikely appearance in the PF. A win against Geelong in 2007 would given the ineptitude Power performance the following week made a win very likely.
I know Collingwood don't do finals fairytales, more nightmares, but we have another chance at the improbable. _________________ Buzz
Looking for sweet 16..... |
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HAL
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Do you mean you and me have? |
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stui magpie
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.
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Richmond is a champion team, not a team of champions, they have very few real top line players. They rely on their system and role players.
We're pretty much the same. It won't be individual brilliance that wins the game, but collective team effort til the final siren. _________________ Every dead body on Mt Everest was once a highly motivated person, so maybe just calm the **** down. |
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The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Joined: 26 Sep 2013 Location: We prefer free speech - you know it's right
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So how do we break down their system while not compromising ours by too much extent - it's do or die and the odds are against us - we have nothing to lose, and everything to lose at the same time but we are here NOW. _________________ All Aboard!! Choo Choo!!! |
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stui magpie
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.
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We can play chaos ball if that works, but going into F50 we need to take a breathe and hit targets in good position to convert.
Quick movement breaks their system down, but poor kicking into F50 plays into their hands.
The other option is to take their backline out of the equation by running the ball inside 50 and goaling that way. _________________ Every dead body on Mt Everest was once a highly motivated person, so maybe just calm the **** down. |
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tbaker
Joined: 02 Jul 2018 Location: Q19 Southern Stand MCG
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FrankieGoesToCollingwood wrote: | This time round though, we're not coming off an energy sapping, extra time win in WA.
1. Is this side as good as '07?
2. Are Richmond as good as '07 Geelong?
I'm thinking probably not to the 1st question but definitely not to the second |
Back in '07 we did have a 7 day break going into the prelim though.
1. I feel the '18 side is on a par with '07. I think hindsight (and the premiership of '10) makes that side look better than they actually were at the time. Yes, we became a great side, but weren't quite at that level in '07. Similarly, we may look back on the side of '18 as the start of something big.
2. No way Richmond are anywhere near as good as '07 Geelong. They are certainly beatable, and not as invincible as those in the media make out. Having said that, the tiger's extra rest (and our shortened rest) will make our task very difficult. _________________ I find your lack of faith disturbing |
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The Boy Who Cried Wolf
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We also need to remember they have won 4 of their last 6 games by less then 10 points... they're beatable. _________________ All Aboard!! Choo Choo!!! |
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3rd degree
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A good observation , I reckon our 2007 team had more experience , but you never know , if all our forwards can fire we are a big chance. _________________ " Ohhh Banksy and out comes the Note Book".
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Dave The Man
Joined: 01 Apr 2005 Location: Someville, Victoria, Australia
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The Boy Who Cried Wolf wrote: | So how do we break down their system while not compromising ours by too much extent - it's do or die and the odds are against us - we have nothing to lose, and everything to lose at the same time but we are here NOW. |
Try and get thru a Game without any Injuries be a Good Start.
We where 2 Players down in last qtr in our 2 Home and Away Gams _________________ I am Da Man |
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inxs88
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Absolutely minus the Guy Richards/Chris Bryan double act! _________________ I love the Pies, hate Carlscum |
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