I know I'm a terrible tipper. But with the ladder predictor and adding wins for 4 of the next 5 (North, Richmond, GC and WC), it's very easy for it to come down to the final round Brisbane v Essendon at the Gabba for a spot in the 8.
Gold Coast at their home ground is no easy task this year, and historically we’ve been pretty bad when we play up there as well. I’m not confident we win that one
Although to be fair the games they've won in GC are Adelaide, Richmond, Hawthorn and West Coast (plus Geelong and North in Darwin), so I don't think you can declare it a fortress yet!
I think that's reasonable. I don't know if GC are a safe tip but certainly could beat them. That last game against Bris to make the 8 could be a banger, now I really want that to happen.
Yeah part of my point is the GC tip being 50/50 at best and it's still tight.
I had earmarked that round 24 before the season as a potential last gasp for the 8 for the bombers. I just didn't expect it to be the same for the lions too.
Heaps to play out before then though.
>I'd suggest some old-fashioned, within-rules aggro and nastiness against Essendon. There's enough reason to fire up. Brad Scott, Ben McKay, Todd Goldstein among the motivation sources.
Can't wait until next week when I read that North played "too friendly" because some players shook Goldstein and McKays hand after the game instead of tackling them harder
Genuinely confused by the Swans one. Isnt selection integrity *not* picking a player just because they’re a legend of the club? Isn’t that exactly what we’re doing??
I read it as a positive thing, pretty sure he means we've got such a solid unchanging team, to the point where a great player like Parker can't even make it in, and that sort of consistency is definitely needed for a premiership.
IF... it takes a lot to make a stew / a pinch of salt and laughter, too / a scoop of kids to add the spice / a dash of love to make it nice
THEN... you've got too many Cooks, too many Cooks, too many Cooks, too many Cooks, too many Cooks, too many Cooks, too many Cooks, too many
Damo will NEVER do a Suns IF/THEN that isn't some variation of "IF they want to be taken seriously/prove they are on the right track, THEN the goal posts are still a fair way further away and I don't yet trust them".
He will still be shifting his personal goal posts further down the road on them the day after they win their fifth successive flag.
Where exactly are these far away goalposts? Making finals? If they do make finals this year and Damo's still not happy you might have a point, but in their history so far they've never finished higher than 12th.
More fanfare in the media about the blues having a bad injury list the last fortnight than the swans not having a healthy key defender like 60% of last season lol
IF Adelaide have been pushing too many pencils THEN Nicks! You son of a bitch!
IF Brisbane’s season was a semi distaser THEN the last fortnight should give fans a semi too
IF Carlton director of high performance THEN Russell better hustle as he tussles with muscles. Yes it’s a copy & paste but IF Damo can do it THEN so can I
IF Collingwood player does not look like a baked pasty dish with a delicious filling THEN he has yet to find form as a pie
IF Essendon couldn’t possibly miss finals from here THEN way to jinx it, Damo
IF Fremantle want to win THEN they need to flair up ^cunts
IF Geelong conceded 164 points and have many players out THEN no biggie
IF Gold Coast had record-breaking win THEN was it even real?
IF GWS face Bulldogs THEN Toby Green likes to “explore” Bulldogs’ faces
IF Hawthorn player signed 3 year contract extension THEN I hope it was done by engraving his name into bone or ivory
IF Melbourne forward line is a tough nut to crack THEN just add a McAdam-ia
IF North Melbourne get aggro THEN they have to get Ann-Maree as well
IF Port Adelaide could just win all the time THEN the then is followed by another then
IF Richmond rebuild clouds are looming and there’s stormy days ahead THEN Damo is blowing a gale
IF St Kilda player no good at Calrton THEN can only get a game at the Saints when everyone else is out. Paddy whack!
IF Sydney legend can’t get a spot THEN the premiership hot-pot is only luke-warm
IF West Coast forward is back in then team THEN Melbourne defenders May-Lever nasty taste in his mouth
IF Western Bulldogs player gets Rising Star in his third year THEN he’d be stealing it from Harley Reid apparently
IF AFL has no confusion, no mixed messages, no ambiguity THEN Damo could learn from it
> IF the AFL Rising Star award, instituted in 1993, has been won by players in their second seasons, including Nick Riewoldt, Sam Mitchell, Luke Jackson and Daniel Talia ... THEN it hasn't ever gone to a third-season player.
Bit weird to count Talia (and Nick Holland who he didn’t mention) as winning it in his second season, even though it was his third season on an AFL list, same as Darcy
What was more interesting is that in the Pies one he called Schultz's suspension too lenient, then later on he applauds the AFL for their bans given out in the last two months...
That Brisbane one is something...
2023 grand finalist and predicted 2024 top 4 finisher drawing against an improving firmly bottom 8 side is 'very impressive'????????
We lost the equivalent fixture last year, the Crows were red hot against Port the week before against Port, 7 of the best 22 out (plus the next guy in for one of those 7). If this was earlier in the season, I'd probably agree with you but in the context of the season it was impressive
Yeah I agree with your comment.
Loved watching this game (brother is a mad crows fan) but both played really well and would/should be pretty stoked all things considered.
IF the grit and class displayed in the win against Geelong at the Cattery in round one was top shelf ...
Still going on about our round 1 win against Geelong I see...
IF...people don't change the headline when posting this to disparage Barrett......THEN they should be given a 24h ban to think about what they've done.
"Couldn't possibly miss finals from here." Why'd he have to go and say that?
He knew exactly what he was doing!
If the next 2 weeks are percentage boosts for you then I think you're likely, if not I'm still not sold on you guys finishing in the 8.
I know I'm a terrible tipper. But with the ladder predictor and adding wins for 4 of the next 5 (North, Richmond, GC and WC), it's very easy for it to come down to the final round Brisbane v Essendon at the Gabba for a spot in the 8.
Gold Coast at their home ground is no easy task this year, and historically we’ve been pretty bad when we play up there as well. I’m not confident we win that one
Yeah that's also part of my point. 4/5 is far from a guarantee.
Although to be fair the games they've won in GC are Adelaide, Richmond, Hawthorn and West Coast (plus Geelong and North in Darwin), so I don't think you can declare it a fortress yet!
I think that's reasonable. I don't know if GC are a safe tip but certainly could beat them. That last game against Bris to make the 8 could be a banger, now I really want that to happen.
Yeah part of my point is the GC tip being 50/50 at best and it's still tight. I had earmarked that round 24 before the season as a potential last gasp for the 8 for the bombers. I just didn't expect it to be the same for the lions too. Heaps to play out before then though.
The real win for Essendon is taking advantage the next 2 weeks.
If they’re supposed to be percentage boosters for us, we’ll turn them into scrappy 9 point wins at best
lol only one game to 9th after round 9. I am personally hoping you make it, but I won't be convinced until 2 weeks after round 23.
As a blues fan I hope this curse doesn’t follow you “The Blues can smell finals” post still haunts me
He’s trying anything to get his team a win this week
Yep we're fucked now
IF... There’s still plenty of meat on that bone. You take it home, throw it in a pot, add some broth, a potato. THEN... Baby, you’ve got a stew going.
IF... all you have is $1100 THEN... check this out, $1100 is exactly what I charge for acting classes
>I'd suggest some old-fashioned, within-rules aggro and nastiness against Essendon. There's enough reason to fire up. Brad Scott, Ben McKay, Todd Goldstein among the motivation sources. Can't wait until next week when I read that North played "too friendly" because some players shook Goldstein and McKays hand after the game instead of tackling them harder
If we hear Clarko brought Jordan Lewis in for a training session, we know Damo is on the money.
They said that about Essendon at the end of last year then in week 2 of this year we were called too nasty. It can change fast
Genuinely confused by the Swans one. Isnt selection integrity *not* picking a player just because they’re a legend of the club? Isn’t that exactly what we’re doing??
That's what Damo's saying.. or it's not what he's saying.. I dint know he just trails off.
IF the article is making sense THEN you’re probably not reading Damo
Finally! Proper use of the IF THEN format.
I read it as a positive thing, pretty sure he means we've got such a solid unchanging team, to the point where a great player like Parker can't even make it in, and that sort of consistency is definitely needed for a premiership.
Hmmm, tentative thanks Daddy Damo in that case
I read it that he is commending Sydney's stance.
Yeah I think that's what he's trying to get at but he's saying it in a ridiculous way
I think he’s arguing it in a good way for you guys
Yeah I cringed extra hard at that one too. Clutching at straws is Barrett's normal mode though.
IF... it takes a lot to make a stew / a pinch of salt and laughter, too / a scoop of kids to add the spice / a dash of love to make it nice THEN... you've got too many Cooks, too many Cooks, too many Cooks, too many Cooks, too many Cooks, too many Cooks, too many Cooks, too many
Are these cooks in the room with us now?
He’s absolutely reaching with the Suns if/then. Doesn’t even make sense.
Gold Coast could win a flag and Damo would still be like "we've seen this all before I'm not convinced"
A premiership is won every year, when are they going to do something new and different? Just following trends.
Damo will NEVER do a Suns IF/THEN that isn't some variation of "IF they want to be taken seriously/prove they are on the right track, THEN the goal posts are still a fair way further away and I don't yet trust them". He will still be shifting his personal goal posts further down the road on them the day after they win their fifth successive flag.
part of their rebranding is gonna be changing their name to goal post FC
Where exactly are these far away goalposts? Making finals? If they do make finals this year and Damo's still not happy you might have a point, but in their history so far they've never finished higher than 12th.
Normally in Sliding Doors it's "must beat team X this weekend"
There's been a "Suns have had false dawns, now it's time to prove it" every season for the past five years. Just copying and pasting old ones.
It feels different yet they’ve seen it before? Which one is it? What is he even trying to say?
"So put your seatbelt on and enjoy the ride as Damo takes off the gloves and takes aim at your team." What the fuck
They don’t call him Barrett for nothing Maybe he thinks he’s a .50 caliber rifle?
We here in mixed metaphor town, love Damo and all he represents
IF Carlton THEN injuries
quod erat demonstrandum
More fanfare in the media about the blues having a bad injury list the last fortnight than the swans not having a healthy key defender like 60% of last season lol
IF Adelaide have been pushing too many pencils THEN Nicks! You son of a bitch! IF Brisbane’s season was a semi distaser THEN the last fortnight should give fans a semi too IF Carlton director of high performance THEN Russell better hustle as he tussles with muscles. Yes it’s a copy & paste but IF Damo can do it THEN so can I IF Collingwood player does not look like a baked pasty dish with a delicious filling THEN he has yet to find form as a pie IF Essendon couldn’t possibly miss finals from here THEN way to jinx it, Damo IF Fremantle want to win THEN they need to flair up ^cunts IF Geelong conceded 164 points and have many players out THEN no biggie IF Gold Coast had record-breaking win THEN was it even real? IF GWS face Bulldogs THEN Toby Green likes to “explore” Bulldogs’ faces IF Hawthorn player signed 3 year contract extension THEN I hope it was done by engraving his name into bone or ivory IF Melbourne forward line is a tough nut to crack THEN just add a McAdam-ia IF North Melbourne get aggro THEN they have to get Ann-Maree as well IF Port Adelaide could just win all the time THEN the then is followed by another then IF Richmond rebuild clouds are looming and there’s stormy days ahead THEN Damo is blowing a gale IF St Kilda player no good at Calrton THEN can only get a game at the Saints when everyone else is out. Paddy whack! IF Sydney legend can’t get a spot THEN the premiership hot-pot is only luke-warm IF West Coast forward is back in then team THEN Melbourne defenders May-Lever nasty taste in his mouth IF Western Bulldogs player gets Rising Star in his third year THEN he’d be stealing it from Harley Reid apparently IF AFL has no confusion, no mixed messages, no ambiguity THEN Damo could learn from it
> IF the AFL Rising Star award, instituted in 1993, has been won by players in their second seasons, including Nick Riewoldt, Sam Mitchell, Luke Jackson and Daniel Talia ... THEN it hasn't ever gone to a third-season player. Bit weird to count Talia (and Nick Holland who he didn’t mention) as winning it in his second season, even though it was his third season on an AFL list, same as Darcy
The Adelaide one was a real stretch, even for Damo.
But didn't you hear? No.More.Excuses.
sorry I can't read this mumbo jumbo without our favourite translator present
yeah, where is that guy?
Damo just copy and pasted our one from last week
What was more interesting is that in the Pies one he called Schultz's suspension too lenient, then later on he applauds the AFL for their bans given out in the last two months...
Damo telling us not to write the Lions off yet after writing off the Lions a couple of weeks ago. Classic
He has one or two talking points max for every team, and he just uses them all year long.
IF Melbourne THEN underperforming
If: play good last week Then: play good all weeks Pack it up everyone, this is the path to success.
That Brisbane one is something... 2023 grand finalist and predicted 2024 top 4 finisher drawing against an improving firmly bottom 8 side is 'very impressive'????????
We lost the equivalent fixture last year, the Crows were red hot against Port the week before against Port, 7 of the best 22 out (plus the next guy in for one of those 7). If this was earlier in the season, I'd probably agree with you but in the context of the season it was impressive
Also that win against the suns is looking more and more impressive
Yeah I agree with your comment. Loved watching this game (brother is a mad crows fan) but both played really well and would/should be pretty stoked all things considered.
We are back to not convincing Damo. All is right in the world
IF Damo could get any more repetitive re his Suns analysis THEN ... I'd be mildly surprised
IF the grit and class displayed in the win against Geelong at the Cattery in round one was top shelf ... Still going on about our round 1 win against Geelong I see...
IF...people don't change the headline when posting this to disparage Barrett......THEN they should be given a 24h ban to think about what they've done.
The last time I did that it got deleted because of editorialised headline
No more excuses? Mate i can count so fucking many you just watch