MATCH PREVIEW AND TEAM SELECTION - Round 18

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5 minutes ago, Demon77 said:

Is Garlett a definite starter?

Anyone have any info?

The club's usually been very clear about communicating these sorts of things if a player has been given time off. Given they've selected him and they haven't said anything I'm taking it as he's a very likely starter. 

Pretty much the only inclusion that concerns me is Viney. I know he's tough but I don't want him playing if he's not right. I really hope he's not pushing himself too hard to come back. 

Either way though these are some fantastic inclusions. 

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2 hours ago, Petraccattack said:

Whats the feeling on garlett?

Has he been named as hes definitely playing, or are they giving him all the time he needs in case he can make it back for the game?

Mystery at this stage?

Added incentive to play on the MCG in the indigenous jumper I suppose.  

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15 minutes ago, Demon77 said:

Is Garlett a definite starter?

Anyone have any info?

I swung by our training session at TIO but he was a no-show.

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Good effort for Jeffie to get up for the game if it does happen

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3 minutes ago, hells bells said:

Added incentive to play on the MCG in the indigenous jumper I suppose.  

Love that jumper, best design of all the indigenous jumpers imo. 

I know as usual this is preaching to the choir but we really need every Melbourne fan to make it to the game. It's a massive game for our season, we've got a group of returning best 22 players, and a fan favourite of old back in. I know it looks like it's going to be a gusty cold day but there needs to be a strong show of support for the boys as we edge towards a hopeful return to finals. 

Our fans need to make some noise!

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53 minutes ago, picket fence said:

I do not like Pedo being out. An underdone Jack Watts takes on ruck duties as chop out and riiiiiiiiiiiiipp there goes the Hammy again! 

Party pooper

 

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Couple of points

Viney  obviously been playing in pain for some time  and ran through brick walls the last couple he played,   not sure he knows any other way,

Watts the FD have had enough time to get him right, 

And Trenners    just so pleased he has arrived back,   may not set the world on fire but the only better return would have been Liam Jurrah      Go Dees

 

 

 

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So if Jeffy is not available due to family issues, who is the most likely inclusion to replace him, none of our emergencies look capable of taking on that small crumbing forward role.
 

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2 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Can we sneak Jurrah into the forward pocket.

how good would we be with the Jurrahcane up and firing now. 

Liam Jurrahs demise was a sad moment and talent unfulfilled. 

Liam would kick 5 tomorrow if he was allowed to play. 

[Tram 74 80]

No excuses, if we can't win this we are not good enough to be competitive in finals, this year, 

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Under the circumstances, i.e. a bereavement in his family, there is NO way the club would have selected Garlett if he wasn't playing.

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13 minutes ago, Pitchy said:

Liam would kick 5 tomorrow if he was allowed to play. 

Actually fitting if he did, I remember Port were keen to draft him, following his exit from the Dees. Plus he took ...."that Mark"  against them

Edited July 20, 2017 by Demon_spurs

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1 hour ago, picket fence said:

I do not like Pedo being out. An underdone Jack Watts takes on ruck duties as chop out and riiiiiiiiiiiiipp there goes the Hammy again! 

I don't like Pedo being out either, but realise that though he has done a tremendous job (and far more than many sceptics though he would) when he was needed he is not best 22.

Surely Tom Mc will do (most of) the second ruck work, with JW4 or Jesse going deeper (or maybe Tracc) when Tom goes on ball.

Edited July 20, 2017 by monoccular

[DemonWA 3,426]

to be honest I'm glad to see Smith and Wagner out. provides a better balance to the side, and makes it more likely that they can fit T-Mac in the back half if required. Good to see ANB, Harmes and Hannan retained despite all the midfielders coming back too - they all have a bit of zip and grunt and I would prefer us to go in too heavy in that department than not!

I'm dreaming of a 25+ 2 goal game from Tenners. He was an absolute Jet before his injury troubles.

 

 

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1 hour ago, Pitchy said:

Liam would kick 5 tomorrow if he was allowed to play. 

I'm sensing a Mighty Ducks moment where he walks out onto the G after half time and kicks a bag. (And then we lose the game anyway because he wasn't a named player )

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1 hour ago, ProDee said:

Under the circumstances, i.e. a bereavement in his family, there is NO way the club would have selected Garlett if he wasn't playing.

For the love of god ProDee change ur pic. 

Cant stand seeing it as it makes me want to vomit.

 

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1 hour ago, Demon_spurs said:

Actually fitting if he did, I remember Port were keen to draft him, following his exit from the Dees. Plus he took ...."that Mark"  against them

Think its great theres a lot of love for Liam around here still. Hope hes doin ok.

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28 minutes ago, DemonOX said:

For the love of god ProDee change ur pic. 

Cant stand seeing it as it makes me want to vomit.

 

OK.

It stays longer.

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1 hour ago, DemonWA said:

to be honest I'm glad to see Smith and Wagner out. provides a better balance to the side, and makes it more likely that they can fit T-Mac in the back half if required. Good to see ANB, Harmes and Hannan retained despite all the midfielders coming back too - they all have a bit of zip and grunt and I would prefer us to go in too heavy in that department than not!

I'm dreaming of a 25+ 2 goal game from Tenners. He was an absolute Jet before his injury troubles.

 

 

We'd all love that, but that'd be an almost career best performance if he managed it...

 

2010:  Games: 18, Disposals: 343 (ave 19), Goals: 8 (ave 0.4)

Most disposals in game: 26 v Bulldogs

Most goals in a game: 2 v Brisbane & Bombers

Best disposals/goals game v Brisbane (24/2)

 

2011:  Games: 19, Disposals: 387 (ave 20.4), Goals: 13 (ave 0.7)

Most disposals in game: 29 v Gold Coast

Most goals in a game: 3 v Richmond

Best disposals/goals game v Gold Coast (29/2)

 

2012:  Games: 22, Disposals: 389 (ave 17.7), Goals: 8 (ave 0.4)

Most disposals in game: 23 v GWS

Most goals in a game: 2 v Richmond & GWS

Best disposals/goals game v GWS (23/2)

 

2013:  Games: 20, Disposals: 357 (ave 17.9), Goals: 9 (ave 0.4)

Most disposals in game: 27 v Fremantle

Most goals in a game: 2 v West Coast, Fremantle & Collingwood

Best disposals/goals game v Fremantle (20/2)

 

Lots more stats here:

http://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/J/Jack_Trengove.html

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2 hours ago, Tram 74 said:

No excuses, if we can't win this we are not good enough to be competitive in finals, this year, 

Fair Dinkum? So sick of the tripe some of our very own have been dishing out recently. We are finally the mongrel team and the serial complainers who hate their own Lives can't wait to post their habitual drivel on social media.

 Very clever in bringing in the big guns and commence our challenge up the Col De Finals. We have kept in touch with the peloton despite some falls in the early stages. Time to Do some serious damage to the rest of the pretenders!

Edited July 20, 2017 by Lord Ivanhoe

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5 hours ago, rjda said:

Trengove selection makes sense. Why bring in a guy, that went through all he has in the past few years with confidence issues stemming from early captaincy and injuries, when half the side (and most of the midfield) are out of the team? Basically throwing him to the wolfs again with his career on the line. He'd have the limelight completely on him, with expectations that he'd have to carry the midfield in his first game back.

 

I've got no doubt Goodwin's wanted him in the side the past few weeks. Goodwin noted "he's been in terrific form". I believe the past few weeks Goodwin's had to throw the lines in about Trengove being close and having to "work on things" as an excuse to avoid the real reason for Trengove's absence during the past few weeks of injuries to the team. 

 

This week in fact is the best possible time for Trengove to come in. We have our A grade midfielders back, which takes away the spotlight and reliance on Jack to HAVE to have a good game. This takes so much pressure off of him. Now he comes in knowing he doesn't have to be the star or the leader, but just play his role and be part of the group. 

 

No doubt he'll still be playing for a new contract, but this way the circumstances are tailored in his favour. 

 

Absolutely the right call by Goodwin and co. 

Good point...

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1 hour ago, Wadda We Sing said:

Think its great theres a lot of love for Liam around here still. Hope hes doin ok.

Outside of jakovich, jurrah is the most talented player I have seen pull on the jumper it's just a shame not only for the MFC But for the whole competition that we didn't get to see these players for very long 

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49 minutes ago, JTR said:

We'd all love that, but that'd be an almost career best performance if he managed it...

2011:  Games: 19, Disposals: 387 (ave 20.4), Goals: 13 (ave 0.7)

Most disposals in game: 29 v Gold Coast

Most goals in a game: 3 v Richmond

Best disposals/goals game v Gold Coast (29/2)

Lots more stats here:

http://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/J/Jack_Trengove.html

That Richmond Game

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I am about as stiff as a rocket and ready to fly to the moon right now.

Welcome back Jack, Jack, Jack, Christian and Dom.

Always hate going up against Port, we are sporting the strongest team we have played in weeks...Probably since the Dogs game.

That forward line makes me moister than an oyster. Between T-Mac, Garlett, Watts, Petracca and Hogan I think I could be forgiven for expecting at least 15 goals this game.

Port are a good team but I have held them in the same light as Richmond all season, pretenders who are 2 of the most fraudulent top 4 teams I have ever witnessed...They've had a golden run with injuries and haven't been convincing against any sides worth their salt.

If we come out of the blocks the same way we did against the Dogs then we will run all over them.
I am kind of optimistic about this one after last week and would love to see Hogan continue his form from the second half of last week. (Wouldn't mind him kicking straight)

Go Demons!

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1 hour ago, DemonWA said:

That Richmond Game

I remember that game very well. Absolutely smashed them.