Blakey out for the season

[stevoswan]

You could possibly mount a few different arguments and they'd all have merit.

I'd like to think we are still a sneaky chance. There isn't another team in the eight that we should fear. We've either beaten all of them or come close to.

We've had a much better run with injuries, so overall health is good.

Also probably no Richmond this year. I don't reckon there is a standout team this year and as we have seen any team can win on its day regardless of ladder position. It's the kind of year where a side from outside the top four can win it. Consistency is the key, particularly within games. Bring the four quarter effort and who knows?

I agree and I did say we can beat anyone on our day......four weeks in a row though? I just don't think we're quite there yet.....it's just my opinion and I'd be deliriously happy to be proven wrong. I just don't think I will be, 'tis all.

[dimelb]

Agree with this, but I'll add the following. I know this is heretical, (particularly on game day) but I think we've had an okay run with the umpires. We all know how big an influence they can have on games. I think we are in with just as much a legitimate chance as any other team in the eight. I didn't think we would be here at the start of the season, but it's where you want to be.

I agree, and I think it has to do with the presence of Razor Ray. Other fans here have also approved of his contribution as a reasonable umpire.

[stevoswan]

I agree, and I think it has to do with the presence of Razor Ray. Other fans here have also approved of his contribution as a reasonable umpire.

Seems to depend on what mood he's in or what vibe he's getting from the crowd. In their current absence, maybe he is more neutral and fair.

[707]

I agree, and I think it has to do with the presence of Razor Ray. Other fans here have also approved of his contribution as a reasonable umpire.

Remember the Hawthorn game?

[barry]

If we were playing the bulldogs, I'd want Razor Ray umpiring. Any other game, I dont think it matters.

[dimelb]

Remember the Hawthorn game?

I tend not to remember games I didn't enjoy! But I'm thinking reasonable, not fantastic.

[Hotpotato]

I’m sure J.L. has got them in a mindset they can win four games in succession (regardless of this weeks fixture).
If all the finals are in Perth , they will fancy their chances even further. No one expected us in the finals, so there’s absolutely nothing to lose and that sometimes works .

[GoRhino]

If we were playing the bulldogs, I'd want Razor Ray umpiring. Any other game, I dont think it matters.

Razor Ray over Stevic and day for mine. 2016 GF lingers in my mind.

[i'm-uninformed2]

Razor Ray over Stevic and day for mine. 2016 GF lingers in my mind.

I'd take anyone on earth over Stevic.

[stevoswan]

I'd take anyone on earth over Stevic.

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