I think we can all start talking finals now?!?

[The Boy Who Cried Wolf]

Well exactly as the subject line suggests..

I've been a long time doubter but imo I think we can just about finally call it, we're going to the finals... after all these years... finally

What's your opinion, can we do it.. could we even win the flag, where in the 8 do you think we'll finish based on the rest of our draw, and what's our most competitive/balanced line up from here on in or in fact any other opinions - go!!!

[MatthewBoydFanClub]

Eighth if we're lucky unless Sidebottom, Crisp and Adams, who have played the game long enough, eliminate kicking the ball to the opposition, in which case we're guaranteed to become premiers.

[PyreneesPie]

Abstaining from voting, simply because the footy gods via injury can have such a telling effect. So far, we've managed to cover the injuries we've sustained, but those footy gods can be bloody cruel.

[Donny]

We're only halfway through the home & away rounds.

Enjoy the journey.

[Skids]

I honestly believe we can push for top 4.
We beat Melbourne next week and come out of the bye with 3 games to fine tune before the WCE at the G.
Beat them and the lid is well and truly off!

Go PIES!

[thebaldfacts]

After round 11, we have won 7 of 9 against sides outside the 8 and lost to both sides we played who are in the 8.

You can only beat what is in front of you, but our tests have yet to come.

[David]

Our win today was good, but we’re not a top 8 side on form yet, and there’s no guarantee that we’ll even be able to maintain this level. Win next week and I might start to believe; until then, my expectation remains that we’ll finish somewhere around the 9–12 mark.

[AN_Inkling]

Win 3 of the next 4 and we're very likely to play finals. Any less than that and we probably won't. Our end to the season is tough.

So far we've done well to keep our heads above water despite a long injury list. A softer draw has helped that, but we've shown a more sustainable game style and our forward line, in particular, has continued to function despite being continually undermanned. Becoming a strong running side has allowed us to score easier goals and to operate with a more open forward line, allowing our smaller types to bob up with bags. This has been key to sustaining performance even when missing key personnel.

[RudeBoy]

Sack the coach.

[Jezza]

I've abstained from voting, just like PP.

In 2014 and 2015, we were 8-3 after 11 games and yet missed the finals in those years so I don't want to tempt fate especially with a tough run home in the last third of the season.

To be 7-4 is a great credit to the players and coaching staff after we were 0-2, and hopefully we can sustain this run of form heading into the second half of the season.

[Skids]

[Piesnchess]

My left nut says we will finish 6th, win one final, and probably go out in a blaze of glory. ! That would kinda do me, a taste of finals, next year, make top four, make the Prelim, following season, we make the Big Dance, and we win it. !! Well, that's my take on it anyway.

[HAL]

Perhaps it would.

[eddiesmith]

Next week is huge, but we should play finals. We are not a top side but our draw is so soft, it’s nearly impossible to not make finals.

Even the Kangaroos game should just about be in our favour, it’s at the G, we’ve usually done pretty well against them there

[piedys]

Time for the Mods to do some thread merging, or distribute some lids? lol.