The Eagles greatest effort is their ability to lower expectations. A comeback against Carlton at Subi Oval earned them praise. Carlton were rubbish. Fremantle played almost the same game against Melbourne as they had against Geelong. Expectations were higher because Geelong were rated and Melbourne weren't.

The problem in both games was the same yet one is seen as a great effort and the other a great triumph. Work out how to stop the run ons and you may just work out how to win every week.

The good is very good. Build on it.