What are our chances for 2024?

LaurieHolden · Posted: Fri May 24, 2024 1:22 pm

While largely off the back of a swollen causality ward, having 6 debutants season to date will undoubtedly bolster our Premiership defence. It's no use asking the question by debuting them during the finals, it poses more risk than reward.
All going well, of the 6 debutants season to date, 3 will have forced their way into the side come finals.
If Richards (for Ginnivan), Harrison (Markov) and Dean (Murphy) have cemented their spot in the side come 1st week of finals, we'll be right in the mix again.
I'm still bullish on Dean. I've seen him do some things that suggested he's not afraid of taking risk as a defender and can play the game.
I think Pies2016 mentioned Frampton might yet prove the ultimate swingman if Dean starts to flourish in tandem with Moore, then we have an option to move Frampton up the ground (forward or ruck) if and when required.
Frampton and McInnes might loom as the biggest swing factors in this side if they can hit the scoreboard when the whips are cracking.
Noble on season to date will be hard to keep out.

RudeBoy · Joined: 28 Nov 2005

If we can beat Freo today, missing JDG, Elliott, WHE, Mitchell and Howe, then I reckon we can go on and finish 2nd by season's end.

lazzadesilva · Joined: 04 Feb 2003

What'sinaname · Joined: 29 May 2010 Location: Living rent free

I've run the ladder predictor and get the following

Syd 80
Mel 76
Car 76
Ess 66
GWS 60
Geel 60
Port 52
GC 48
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Freo 46
Coll 44
Haw 44
Bri 42
WB 40
Adel 34
WCE 32
StK 12
Rich 12
Nor 4

shawthing · Joined: 04 Jul 2019 Location: Victoria Park

Realistically not good now.

Haff · Joined: 25 Apr 2016

We’ll go into the bye 7-2-6.
Top 4 is long long gone but if we have our full squad, there is zero reason we can’t win it from as far back as 8th!

What'sinaname · Joined: 29 May 2010 Location: Living rent free

Take_a_Screamer · Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2024 9:59 am

Players mentioned...

● Billy Frampton
● Ash Johnson
● Steele Sidebottom
● Wil Parker
● The Midfield Mix

Experimentation, or illogical? Questions over four key Pies sum up Collingwood's current crossroads
https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/06/06/some-of-collingwoods-tactical-decisions-dont-seem-entirely-logical-questions-for-the-pies-moving-forward/

1eyedpie · Joined: 10 Mar 2005 Location: Melbourne

Jezza · 2023 PREMIERS! Joined: 05 Sep 2010 Location: Ponsford End

Sydney obviously the standout team at this stage, but everyone else is stumbling at the moment so there's an opportunity to get a run on in the second half of the season and get top 4.

If we beat Melbourne tomorrow and North Melbourne next week, then we're in a good position heading into the bye where hopefully our experienced players (e.g. Pendles, Checkers, JDG etc.) gradually start returning soon after.

RudeBoy · Joined: 28 Nov 2005

Correct weight Jezza.

I'm calling it now. If we beat the toffs we will make the top 4.

What'sinaname · Joined: 29 May 2010 Location: Living rent free

Sydney and Carlton will lock up 1 and 2. Sydney far too good and Carlton have a buttery soft fixture.

Everyone else is playing for 3 - 8 now.

Take_a_Screamer · Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2024 9:59 am

Replacements stepping up...
Well written The Age article about our prospects

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/you-never-know-when-an-opportunity-comes-the-replacements-stepping-up-for-injury-ravaged-pies-20240607-p5jk66.html

mattdally · Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2024 10:22 am

Interesting.
If we can get the W today, we're going to set ourselves for top 4.
If we lose, then it will be a battle to make the finals.

Big Game Pies

eddiesmith · Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2024 12:23 pm