With the byes out of the road, and an encouraging win against the Roosters on Saturday, the final 6 games all look very winnable.
It would be a great lead-up to the finals if we can make a top-4 finish.
Box Hill
Geelong
Williamstown
Coburg
Scorpions
Frankston
Looking at those sides we play in the next six weeks, I think Frankston is the real danger, who will make their presence felt in the finals this year.
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I agree that the run home for Port looks good.
I still think they will finish 5th, as they don't play any sides above them to catch up the game.
5th might not be a good spot as I expect Tassie will finish 8th, which no doubt means a trip down south for Port.
Oh joy.. a final in Tassie :roll: I'm all for them playing home finals.. but not against us!
The Borough's record down there is pretty good though. A couple of wins and a drawn game... I think making the journey down south can really gel a side together, and may not be as big an advantage as its made out to be.
I agree.
If its planned right there can be some real value in it
Depends which Port show up.
But that is not a tough run home against lowly ranked sides. When Frankston is being talked about as the toughest game then you haven't got much to worry about.
I agree Footyman, that we should have most of those pencilled in as a win.
Port will need to start settling the line-up and getting the 12-10 balance right. Obst leading the side out this week will be good to see.
Depends if Frankston win the week before.
The Dolphins still like to alternate results!!
Looks like the tutu wearing Port Melbourne has turned up today...pathetic. Let's see if they can put a better show on in the last qtr.
Not a good result. Box Hill used the football better, I'd say we probably had the ball as much, if not more than them, but failed to kick long, and there didnt seem to be enough marking forwards to kick goals. Bit of a worry... Bring back Sav!
Not a good effort at all. We used the ball poorly most of day. The game against the Northern bullants at home was similar conditions, windy and we really struggled again.
We really missed Johny Baird in the backline. Although Nick Holland only kicked 2 goals in the end they probably set up the win.
Picione pulling out as well didnt help.
Benny Robbins has been unbelievable this season in the centre but apart from him we get murdered every week at the ball ups.
Jesse Smith, Shooter, Hazel, McIntosh and Luke Cotchett never gave up.
McIntosh is very mobile and is a good mark but I think its abit of a worry fot Port that McIntosh is one of our leading possesion getters each week.
Our midfield needs to lift.
How much longer will Saadi persist with Shane Harvey? Hes tried him in a few different roles but he doesnt seem to be able to find the ball and gets pushed aside fair too easily in one on one contests. If Harvey is not playing as a goal sneak Id rather see Rob Alexander in the team which would give us more strength and pace through the midfield. He also carries the ball and kicks long.
I wonder which Port Melbourne side will show up next week????
Im a bit worried with McIntosh. Where has his leap gone? I think his centre bounce rucking hasn't been good this season. He seems to struggle to jump, and when he does get the hit out it seems to land very close to his feet.
I would much rather see him played as a forward, as I rate his marking quite highly.
Why don't we move the ball quickly and directly when we have the chance? Very frustrating to watch.
Next weeks game has been moved back from 12pm to 1pm for those that havent been told about the fixturing change.