Jump to content

Garland in? - who could be out???

The Chazz
The Chazz
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

Posted

Col Garland POSSIBLY playing against the Crows today. The big question is at who's expense?

Edit - Changed "is" to "POSSIBLY" reason: to satisfy Nasher so he can cool down a bit before the opening bounce.

  • Quote
    •  
    • Author
      On 10/04/2010 at 23:42, condemned 84 said:

    And where did you hear/read that?

    Only emergency not to play for Casey last night. I wouldn't read in to that normally, but it is following a Twitter message from Cam Schwab that reads "Really pleased for Col Garland. He has had a tough time since he last played just over 12 months ago. He is a very impressive young man."

    While this could mean well done on getting back on a field of any type, I am doubtful.

  • Quote
    •  
      On 10/04/2010 at 23:50, billy2803 said:

    Only emergency not to play for Casey last night. I wouldn't read in to that normally, but it is following a Twitter message from Cam Schwab that reads "Really pleased for Col Garland. He has had a tough time since he last played just over 12 months ago. He is a very impressive young man."

    While this could mean well done on getting back on a field of any type, I am doubtful.

    Probably means that Sylvia hasn't come up.

  • Quote
      On 10/04/2010 at 23:50, billy2803 said:

    Only emergency not to play for Casey last night. I wouldn't read in to that normally, but it is following a Twitter message from Cam Schwab that reads "Really pleased for Col Garland. He has had a tough time since he last played just over 12 months ago. He is a very impressive young man."

    While this could mean well done on getting back on a field of any type, I am doubtful.

    It's really, really frustrating when people post assumptions as if they're fact. Having one emergency not play is standard practice, otherwise none would be available to play in the case of an 'emergency', which would defeat the purpose wouldn't it? Since Cheney and Spencer both played, then it's Col who is the designated non-playing emergency. That's all there is to it.

    Schwab's Twitter post also means nothing. He would not give anything that wasn't confirmed already when it comes to team selection.

    That's not to say that Col G won't play (and there's obviously a good chance he will given Sylvia may pull out), but there's absolutely no concrete evidence at this stage to suggest he will.

  • Quote

      On 10/04/2010 at 23:50, billy2803 said:

    Only emergency not to play for Casey last night. I wouldn't read in to that normally, but it is following a Twitter message from Cam Schwab that reads "Really pleased for Col Garland. He has had a tough time since he last played just over 12 months ago. He is a very impressive young man."

    While this could mean well done on getting back on a field of any type, I am doubtful.

    Garland and Sylvia trained impressively yesterday.It is usual that one emergency covers a possible late withdrawal however with Garland being possibly short of match practice one would believe he would play somewhere. Therefore, I agree ,he will play. Bartram may miss.

    In other injury news- Rivers did not train- went bike riding instead. Wona stated he was being kept in cotton wool- should be ready to resume next week. Gawn was kicking goals from 50 metres out- what a speciman of a young man- going to be a man mountain.(just turned 18 last December) and Fitzpatrick was nursing a sore groin.Meeson was there but not training as yet. Tapscott the only one that I was hoping to see- but did not seem to be there.

  • Quote
    • Author
      On 10/04/2010 at 23:54, Nasher said:

    It's really, really frustrating when people post assumptions as if they're fact. Having one emergency not play is standard practice, otherwise none would be available to play in the case of an 'emergency', which would defeat the purpose wouldn't it?

    Schwab's Twitter post also means nothing. He would not give anything that wasn't confirmed away when it comes to team selection.

    OK Nasher, now that you're over your little Sunday morning rant, does this mean that Garland is not fit? If he was fit, but wasn't going to play today, wouldn't he benefit from having a run in the 2's, rather than keeping him on standby just in case one of our seniors doesn't get up? Wouldn't it have been better to leave out Spencer or Cheney and give Garland match time for Casey?

  • Quote

    Have a feeling it will be Colin for Colin.

  • Quote
    •  
      On 11/04/2010 at 00:00, billy2803 said:

    OK Nasher, now that you're over your little Sunday morning rant, does this mean that Garland is not fit? If he was fit, but wasn't going to play today, wouldn't he benefit from having a run in the 2's, rather than keeping him on standby just in case one of our seniors doesn't get up? Wouldn't it have been better to leave out Spencer or Cheney and give Garland match time for Casey?

    I don't disagree with any of that, but it's still all assumptions and not fact. With your "Garland in" topic heading and OP, anyone who opens the thread is going to think they're getting news, when they're just getting opinion. I'm not the only one who finds this irritating.

  • Quote
      On 10/04/2010 at 23:35, billy2803 said:

    Col Garland is playing against the Crows today. The big question is at who's expense?

    Spencer played for Casey yesterday

  • Quote

    • Author
      On 11/04/2010 at 00:04, Nasher said:

    I don't disagree with any of that, but it's still all assumptions and not fact. With your "Garland in" topic heading and OP, anyone who opens the thread is going to think they're getting news, when they're just getting opinion. I'm not the only one who finds this irritating.

    That's the joy of forums Nasher - sorry if you nearly choked on your cornflakes when you opened this thread and it didn't give you what you wanted.

    The jury is out whether he will play or not, they will return with their verdict at about 11:30am when the team sheet is lodged. But, at this stage, they have been given enough evidence to safely find him guilty of playing.

    Out of curiosity, would you really think I'd reveal my source on a forum just to keep you satisfied? Throwing it out there this early gives our fans time to prepare for the possibility that Garland is in.

  • Quote

    I hope one Col is not replacing the other as I have just amended my Supercoach and Dream teams to include Sylvia.

    Not that I dont wish Garland in. Perhaps he can replace Bate or Bartram.

  • Quote
    • Author
      On 11/04/2010 at 00:17, Barry Dawson said:

    So it's official... Garland might play today. :wacko:

    Seems that we're not allowed to say that he IS playing without revealing a source, you are right in assuming that Col MIGHT play today Barry!

  • Quote
      On 11/04/2010 at 00:11, billy2803 said:

    That's the joy of forums Nasher - sorry if you nearly choked on your cornflakes when you opened this thread and it didn't give you what you wanted.

    The jury is out whether he will play or not, they will return with their verdict at about 11:30am when the team sheet is lodged. But, at this stage, they have been given enough evidence to safely find him guilty of playing.

    Out of curiosity, would you really think I'd reveal my source on a forum just to keep you satisfied? Throwing it out there this early gives our fans time to prepare for the possibility that Garland is in.

    Billy do you like the smell of your own crap? And would you be upset if someone told you it stank?

    Let it go mete Nasher is just dong his job as a moderator.

  • Quote

    Hopefully Michael Newton.

  • Quote

    If Colin does end up playing, I will be elated (just not at the expense of the other Colin, please).

    Colin G is one of my favourites, and I really think that (in time) he can become our bonefide swing-man. Playing on talls or smalls in the backline, as required, then going forward and playing a KPF role when we are in need of a little extra up there.

    That said, if he does play, and does absolutely nothing, let's not be too surprised or concerned. He's been out of the game for a very long time and will probably need a few weeks to come up to speed again. I just hope the 'only as good as your last game' brigade don't fire up too much if he has a couple of slow games to start with. He's definitely best 22 when fit and firing. It's going to be awesome to have him back. GO COL!!

  • Quote

    This just posted on the AFL site

    Final teams: Melb v Adel

    Round three

    MELBOURNE v ADELAIDE

    Melbourne

    B: Matthew Warnock, James Frawley, Clint Bartram

    HB: James McDonald, Joel Macdonald, Lynden Dunn

    C: Rohan Bail, Jackson Trengove, Aaron Davey

    HF: Brad Green, Matthew Bate, Cameron Bruce

    F: Tom Scully, Michael Newton, Ricky Petterd

    Foll: Mark Jamar, Jack Grimes, Brent Moloney

    I/C: Nathan Jones, Jordie McKenzie, Jamie Bennell, Colin Garland

    Changes to the selected side

    In: Colin Garland

    Out: Colin Sylvia

    Adelaide

    B: Michael Doughty, Ben Rutten, Jared Petrenko

    HB: Simon Goodwin, Nathan Bock, Richard Douglas

    C: Tyson Edwards, David Mackay, Myke Cook

    HF: Jason Porplyzia, Kurt Tippett, Chris Knights,

    F: Andrew McLeod, Trent Hentschel, Brett Burton

    Foll: Ivan Maric, Scott Thompson, Brent Reilly

    I/C: Taylor Walker, Bernie Vince, Patrick Dangerfield, Chris Schmidt

    Changes to the selected side

    In: Chris Schmidt

    Out: Scott Stevens

  • Quote

    Yay and damn at the same time. I guess my annoyance and happiness even themselves out.

  • Quote

    This surprises me. I didn't think Garland would be fit. I also thought Sylvia would be ready.

    If we had doubts over Sylvia, and I think we did because there was an article a couple of days ago saying we'd be giving Sylvia every chance, shouldn't we have left Cheney out of the Casey team? Losing Sylvia means we lose run, and Garland doesn't provide that. Although he probably could free Bruce up from defence.

  • Quote

    Well there it is! Well done Garland although would have loved to see them both playing today...

  • Quote
    •  

    If Garland gets injured today after coming straight in I won't be a happy camper.

  • Quote

    Good to see Garland get a game but Sylvia is a massive loss he was needed badly last week and will be needed today

  • Quote

    • Archived

    This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • PREVIEW: West Coast

      Saturday’s election night game in Perth between the West Coast Eagles and Melbourne represents 18th vs 15th which makes it a tough decision as to which party to favour. The Eagles have yet to break the ice under their new coach in Andrew McQualter who is the second understudy in a row to confront Demon Coach Simon Goodwin who was also winless until a fortnight ago. On that basis, many punters might be considering to go with the donkey vote but I’ve been assigned with the task of helping readers to come to a considered opinion on this matter of vital importance across the nation. It was almost a year ago that I wrote a preview here of the Demons’ away game against the Eagles (under the name William from Waalitj because it was Indigenous Round).  I issued a warning that it was a danger game, based on my local knowledge that the home team were no longer easybeats and that they possessed a wunderkind generational player in Harley Reid who was capable of producing stellar performances playing among men a decade and more older than he.  At the time, the Eagles already had two wins off the back of a couple of the young man’s masterclasses and they had recently given the Bombers a scare straight after their Anzac Day blockbuster draw against the then reigning premiers.

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 1 reply
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • NON-MFC: Round 08

      Round 08 of the 2025 AFL Season kicks off on Thursday with a must-win game for the Bombers to stay in touch with the top eight, while the struggling Roos seek a morale-boosting upset. Friday sees the Saints desperate for a win as well if they are to stay in finals contention and their opponents the Dockers will be eager to crack in to the Top 8 with a win on the road. Saturday kicks off with a pivotal clash for both sides asthe Bulldogs look to solidify their top-eight spot, while Port seeks to shake their pretender tag. Then the Crows will be looking to steady their topsy turvy season against a resurgent Blues looking to make it 4 wins on the trot. On Election Night a Blockbuster will see the ladder-leading Pies take on the Cats, who are keen to bounce back after a narrow loss. On Sunday the Sydney Derby promises fireworks as the Giants aim to cement their top-eight status, while the Swans fight to keep their season alive. The Hawks, celebrating their centenary, will be looking to easily account for the Tigers who are desperate to halt their slide. The Round concludes on Sunday Night with a top end of the table QClash with significant ladder implications; both Queensland teams are in scintillating form. Who are you tipping this week and what are the best results for the Demons?

      • 3 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: West Coast

      The Demons hit the road in Round 8, heading to Perth to face the West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium. With momentum building, the Dees will be aiming for a third straight victory to keep their season revival on course. Who comes in and who goes out?

        • Thanks
      • 301 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • REPORT: Richmond

      The fans who turned up to the MCG for Melbourne’s Anzac Day Eve clash against Richmond would have been disappointed if they turned up to see a great spectacle. As much as this was a night for the 71,635 in attendance to commemorate heroes of the nation’s past wars, it was also a time for the Melbourne Football Club to consolidate upon its first win after a horrific start to the 2025 season. On this basis, despite the fact that it was an uninspiring and dour struggle for most of its 100 minutes, the night will be one for the fans to remember. They certainly got value out of the pre match activity honouring those who fought for their country. The MCG and the lights of the city as backdrop was made for nights such as these and, in my view, we received a more inspirational ceremony of Anzac culture than others both here and elsewhere around the country. 

        • Love
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 0 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • CASEY: Richmond

      The match up of teams competing in our great Aussie game at its second highest level is a rarity for a work day Thursday morning but the blustery conditions that met the players at a windswept Casey Fields was something far more commonplace.They turned the opening stanza between the Casey Demons and a somewhat depleted Richmond VFL into a mess of fumbling unforced errors, spilt marks and wasted opportunities for both sides but they did set up a significant win for the home team which is exactly what transpired on this Anzac Day round opener. Casey opened up strong against the breeze with the first goal to Aidan Johnson, the Tigers quickly responded and the game degenerated into a defensive slog and the teams were level when the first siren sounded.

        • Clap
        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 0 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Richmond

      The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 28th April @ 8:00pm. Join Binman, George & I as we analyse the Demons 2nd win for the year against the Tigers.
      Your questions and comments are a huge part of our podcast so please post anything you want to ask or say below and we'll give you a shout out on the show.
      If you would like to leave us a voicemail please call 03 9016 3666 and don't worry no body answers so you don't have to talk to a human.
      Listen LIVE: https://demonland.com/
      Call: 03 9016 3666
      Skype: Demonland31

        • Thanks
      • 29 replies
      Demonland
      Demonland
    View All