Keys to success

[BonBon]

What are the main things that will get us going and hopefully win?

What are the things that will be a let down, get to us and cause us to be of ultimate suckage?

I know that if we win then play the Grand Final, we would've been at the MCG twice in a row so we wouldn't have to majorly adjust to the ground.

I am so nervous I think I'll have a breakdown. If we lose, by the end of the night you won't want to know me.

I'd just hate to see St Kilda play in the Grand Final. I don't like them being better than us.

Going by my personal motto*, we'd either lose the Prelim, but Saints would lose the Grand Final, OR, Saints would have a few players out (eg Hamill and Kosi) then we'd win the Prelim, OR, we'd get whacko umpires who torture us with outrageous decisions but we win the game. So many possibilities.

*Something good happens, then something bad, then something even better than the first - it works.

[midaro]

As much as I want to be blindly positive, it's simply not in me.
We've played two close games in slippery conditions, we have nagging injury concerns (Williams, Ablett, Crouch...) and form issues (Hall, Goodes, J Bolton...).

IMO the only key to success on Friday night... is crippling injuries to St Kilda.
But hey! It's only Monday and Kosi and Hamill are out! Here's hoping it only gets worse.

[Go Swannies]

Originally posted by midaro
As much as I want to be blindly positive, it's simply not in me.
We've played two close games in slippery conditions, we have nagging injury concerns (Williams, Ablett, Crouch...) and form issues (Hall, Goodes, J Bolton...).

IMO the only key to success on Friday night... is crippling injuries to St Kilda.
But hey! It's only Monday and Kosi and Hamill are out! Here's hoping it only gets worse.

Last Friday we were knocked around coming back from WA. If we win this week, we'll be playing a team coming back from Subi. If the team play as they can then they can win. Let's see how far belief and discipline can carry us. Thinking about not losing to the Saints is the wrong approach. But, I think we have a massive lead as most of the Saints are viewing the game as you express it - turn up with most of their team (including several underdone) and they'll get the win. I think we can get the win. Let's see how close Roos has this team to the Lions "fight till we drop" spirit.

[Schneiderman]

Will the Saints be complacent? Will the Swans be overawed with the occasion?

The key is the mental state of the team's during the game. It was what got us over the line, and what got St Kilda the win. In both games, the team that had the greatest belief triumphed, and if the right Swans turn up (especially if the complacent or arrogant Saints turn up) we are a very good chance for an upset.

I am confident.

[timbo]

ENDURANCE

Like Friday night keep at pace with the saints, even let be a couple of goals for the majority. Then when they think they can defend the lead pounce on them.

As long as we aren't get thrashed a la every melbourne final then ill be excited.

[Tuesday]

Re: Keys to success

Originally posted by BonBon
I am so nervous I think I'll have a breakdown. If we lose, by the end of the night you won't want to know me.

And I'll be sitting next to you! What on earth will I do?

What we need:

The footy player's checklist
FOOTY BRAIN
Solid ball handling skills
Mental and physical toughness
Focus
'One game at a time' mentality
'Never say die' attitude
Underdog status
Boardies for a dip in the Tasman

[Mrspebbles]

Re: Re: Keys to success

Originally posted by Tuesday
And I'll be sitting next to you! What on earth will I do?

What we need:

The footy player's checklist
FOOTY BRAIN
Solid ball handling skills
Mental and physical toughness
Focus
'One game at a time' mentality
'Never say die' attitude
Underdog status
Boardies for a dip in the Tasman

Well u better behave BonBon coz Sal's sittin with u guys lol

[Tuesday]

Re: Re: Re: Keys to success

Originally posted by Mrspebbles
Well u better behave BonBon coz Sal's sittin with u guys lol

Sal?

[Mrspebbles]

Re: Re: Re: Re: Keys to success

Originally posted by Tuesday
Sal?

Sorry Tuesday to confuse u
Sal is my husband and Bons dad got him a ticket to the game but I was informed it was sittting with u guys but hey he wont spy on you both lol

[Tuesday]

No worries, Mrs Pebbles.
All I had heard was 'Half fwd flank, Punt Rd end, 30 rows back undercover.'
We'll all be one big Bon Bon happy family, then.

[Mrspebbles]

Originally posted by Tuesday
No worries, Mrs Pebbles.
All I had heard was 'Half fwd flank, Punt Rd end, 30 rows back undercover.'
We'll all be one big Bon Bon happy family, then.

He's not a bad guy, just bring your ear plugs coz he can get a bit loud at the footy.
Just glad u girls got him and not me lol