Revised Expectations : Sat Mar 28, 2009 2:28 pm  

Given that before the season started a lot of people were just hoping for a year of consolidation. Our start and based on what we have seen this year so far is anyone quietely confident of a better season than they had first hoped?

[Kosh]

: Sat Mar 28, 2009 2:33 pm  

Confident? No. I've been following FC too long for that.

More optimistic? Yup. Just a little.

: Sat Mar 28, 2009 2:51 pm  

I think getting into play offs would have been great season but after opening fixtures where we've been winning whilst still nowhere near playing smoothly or at our peak, I expect us to be top 4. Balance how well we've done without washbrook, raynor, king, tony, whiting, byrne, burnett plus 2 to come from overseas (fingers crossed) I think we have possibly the strongest squad around which will pay dividends come the business end of the season when the prizes are handed out.

: Sat Mar 28, 2009 2:57 pm  

Still settle for the 8, unconvinced as yet.

: Sat Mar 28, 2009 2:59 pm  

Kosh wrote:

Confident? No. I've been following FC too long for that.

More optimistic? Yup. Just a little.

Optimism is not a trait usually found on these boards but i agree, cautiously optimistic but i don't see if we avoid injuries any reason why we can't finish 3rd.

[Karen]

: Sat Mar 28, 2009 3:00 pm  

For me it depends on how we bounce back tonight.

Another loss and we will be at risk of losing sight of the top teams and losing our winning momentum.

A win and we bounce back from a set back last week and we're still on track for a good season.

[Roland_R]

: Sat Mar 28, 2009 3:07 pm  

Standee wrote:

Still settle for the 8, unconvinced as yet.

I'd agree with that. Im afraid.

: Sat Mar 28, 2009 3:21 pm  

Standee wrote:

Still settle for the 8, unconvinced as yet.

no suprises there then

I agree with kosh, a bit more optomistic

: Sat Mar 28, 2009 3:34 pm  

Certainly a much better start than I feared and maybe my prediction of 7th/8th is looking a little low now but a hell of a lot will depend on Hame settling in and doing well and Crocker getting here (or a top drawer replacement)

The hard work and spririt has been there for all to see but it can soon fade with a couple of disappointing results.

Get the two big guys on a plane asap and I think that we'd have a good chance of top four. Without them it would be a long hard season and sprit and hard work can only achieve so much.

: Sat Mar 28, 2009 3:37 pm  

Started the season thinking we would be 4th/5th. still think the same.