Let's be honest here and recognize that our form has been somewhat patchy for the most part in 2015.Then again with few exceptions so have the seasons of other clubs currently in the top eight. Funny old competition this year, littered with controversy and in some instances 'manufactured' results.
A loss would not be ideal that much is true but look at our game vs. the Titans last year leading into the semis. Game we were expected to win and should have. Big difference was last year we were playing very wounded going into the last round and into the GF. (Crosses fingers here) a bit different this time around. Finals footy is such a very different beast and what is considered acceptable form in the completion proper will not cut it in the finals series. We have room for improvement some of the others don't, they have already played the best they can.
We do need to win this game to continue our roll-on and it will be crucial in determining our exact position in the eight come end of Round 25 but I don't it would mean we are pretenders if we lost. Motivation should not be a problem as a few of our players are moving on, some with their last chance to appear in a Grand Final. I have confidence we can do the job tonight so lets be excited by all means. Newcastle will be up for the game tonight; just look at the facts; Old Boy's day; Gidley's last game at home, Buderus as coach and the fact they want to avoid the wooden spoon.
Let's sit back, and hang on for the ride.