Will be interesting to see the boys having a 'real' hitout compared to last weeks round robin.

Almost certain Petterd will be one of the three named who doesn't end up playing. The other two should come from Blease, Howe and Cook. I don't see the club risking Ricky and the young lads will probably kept on ice. Long season ahead....

Will be interesting to see the boys having a 'real' hitout compared to last weeks round robin.

Almost certain Petterd will be one of the three named who doesn't end up playing. The other two should come from Blease, Howe and Cook. I don't see the club risking Ricky and the young lads will probably kept on ice. Long season ahead....

Probably right re Petterd, but I think they'd be looking to get some game time into Blease, and Cook showed a bit in Adelaide, so he could make the cut.

Opening bounce?

B: 3. Clint Bartram, 27. Jared Rivers, 28. Joel MacDonald

HB: 7. Jamie Bennell , 20. Colin Garland, 44. Rohan Bail

C: 9. Jack Trengove, 12. Colin Sylvia, 16. Jack Grimes

HF: 4. Jack Watts, 14. Lynden Dunn, 36. Aaron Davey

F: 19. Addam Maric, 18. Brad Green, 24. Liam Jurrah

R: 40. Mark Jamar, 22. Brent Moloney, 2. Nathan Jones

I: 1. Matthew Warnock,34. Stefan Martin, 6. Matthew Bate, 39. Neville Jetta, , 42. Jake Spencer, 47. James Strauss

E: 15. Ricky Petterd, 46. Sam Blease

Out:21. Lucas Cook, 38. Jeremy Howe, 50. Michael Evans

Does anyone know if we can get in with our MFC memberships tomorrow? Looking at the MFC/AFL website it appears that only AFL membership holders can get in with their memberships the rest of us have to buy general admin. tickets for $20.

Opening bounce?

B: 3. Clint Bartram, 27. Jared Rivers, 28. Joel MacDonald

HB: 7. Jamie Bennell , 20. Colin Garland, 44. Rohan Bail

C: 9. Jack Trengove, 12. Colin Sylvia, 16. Jack Grimes

HF: 4. Jack Watts, 14. Lynden Dunn, 36. Aaron Davey

F: 19. Addam Maric, 18. Brad Green, 24. Liam Jurrah

R: 40. Mark Jamar, 22. Brent Moloney, 2. Nathan Jones

I: 1. Matthew Warnock,34. Stefan Martin, 6. Matthew Bate, 39. Neville Jetta, , 42. Jake Spencer, 47. James Strauss

E: 15. Ricky Petterd, 46. Sam Blease

Out:21. Lucas Cook, 38. Jeremy Howe, 50. Michael Evans

I think we'll use a tall forward and a ruckman as a sub, we might see Spencer and one of Howe or Cook in the role. Otherwise great side.

Backline is very solid, the only real missing link is obviously, Frawley. Will be great when we get him back.

Really hope Strauss can get more of the ball as well tomorrow night, he really took control of the second half of the intraclub.

Edited February 23, 201114 yr by thedemonwithin

Petterd definitely not playing - on his twitter.

Does anyone know if we can get in with our MFC memberships tomorrow? Looking at the MFC/AFL website it appears that only AFL membership holders can get in with their memberships the rest of us have to buy general admin. tickets for $20.

yer mate only afl membership gets you in the nab cup, mfc membership wont work. my mate tried last week!

yer mate only afl membership gets you in the nab cup, mfc membership wont work. my mate tried last week!

What an absolute joke. So in addition to ~$500 a year each for our memberships now three of us have to fork out another $60 to see a practice match. No wonder the AFL's making money hand over fist they squeeze the clubs and supporters for everything they're worth.

Opening bounce?

B: 3. Clint Bartram, 27. Jared Rivers, 28. Joel MacDonald

HB: 7. Jamie Bennell , 20. Colin Garland, 44. Rohan Bail

C: 9. Jack Trengove, 12. Colin Sylvia, 16. Jack Grimes

HF: 4. Jack Watts, 14. Lynden Dunn, 36. Aaron Davey

F: 19. Addam Maric, 18. Brad Green, 24. Liam Jurrah

R: 40. Mark Jamar, 22. Brent Moloney, 2. Nathan Jones

I: 1. Matthew Warnock,34. Stefan Martin, 6. Matthew Bate, 39. Neville Jetta, , 42. Jake Spencer, 47. James Strauss

E: 15. Ricky Petterd, 46. Sam Blease

Out:21. Lucas Cook, 38. Jeremy Howe, 50. Michael Evans

Flip Petterd who will not play for Howe or Evans and I reckon you are pretty much on the money.

What an absolute joke. So in addition to ~$500 a year each for our memberships now three of us have to fork out another $60 to see a practice match. No wonder the AFL's making money hand over fist they squeeze the clubs and supporters for everything they're worth.

totally agree, a lobster for a praccy match, they are shameless

What's going on with Tapscott and Gysberts??? Not in the squad and not listed on our injury list.. I keep thinking about Gysberst effort against the Cats year, and cant wait to see if he can back that sort of brilliance up again. Seems like an absolute ball magnet from the few games he's played.

What's going on with Tapscott and Gysberts??? Not in the squad and not listed on our injury list.. I keep thinking about Gysberst effort against the Cats year, and cant wait to see if he can back that sort of brilliance up again. Seems like an absolute ball magnet from the few games he's played.

Probably a combination of lack of match fitness, having almost a full list to choose from and NAB cup prize money.

I dare say if we were playing a challenge match they'd probably get a run.

You don't wnat to rush young players that have had limited pre-season, depending on how we go tonight you would expect if we win both will more then lkely line up at Casey next week, if we lose they might get a run with a few players getting a rest.

Like the confidence of "see him in the semi" from Hardtrack!

I am confident that we will make the semis... however, since I found out the grand final is on Friday 11th I'm less confident about our chances of progressing that far... I was certain we would make it to (and win) the GF simply because I fly out to LA on the morning of the 12th and I thought it was on the night of the 12th. I'm sure that makes sense; I think.

Petterd definitely not playing - on his twitter.

listening to sports today last night and they were wondering about the wisdom of petterd tweeting this info so soon after the club released the squad..

listening to sports today last night and they were wondering about the wisdom of petterd tweeting this info so soon after the club released the squad..

it's a good point. Was he included to play mind games with the Bombers?

It's NAB Cup -- does it really matter?

If it were a regular season match, I could understand, but this is nothing...

It's NAB Cup -- does it really matter?

If it were a regular season match, I could understand, but this is nothing...

Agreed. If this was a real match you definitely wouldn't want a named player telling the other team he's not playing. But this is just NAB Cup.

If a player doesn't train the day before in a very light session you won't play him in a NAB cup match. Petterd may be able to play but another week rest will enable him to get over it. The last thing Ricky needs is to do it again because he comes back to early. 4 weeks till the real stuff starts enough time to get match fit, he pings it again he misses the start of the season and will need to come back through Casey.

I would expect Evans and Cook to miss tonight,more hoping would love to see Blease and Howe play but I wouldn't be upset to see Blease and Cook play.

Agreed. If this was a real match you definitely wouldn't want a named player telling the other team he's not playing. But this is just NAB Cup.

well it seems to me they are looking to win the match as much as they would a regular game, therefore whatever tactics are employed to achieve this should be appropriately respected

it's a good point. Was he included to play mind games with the Bombers?

I can see the day when Twittering football issues may become a banned activity for footballers. Could cause real problems unless it is an attempt to disseminate disinformation or confusion.

an attempt to disseminate disinformation or confusion.

hmmm now there's an idea - maybe we will get to see petterd tonight after all

I can see the day when Twittering football issues may become a banned activity for footballers. Could cause real problems unless it is an attempt to disseminate disinformation or confusion.

good call

from an opposition coach's POV he couldn't be sure if the tweet is a ploy or genuine, therefore it cannot affect his strategy. Interesting.

I am confident that we will make the semis... however, since I found out the grand final is on Friday 11th I'm less confident about our chances of progressing that far... I was certain we would make it to (and win) the GF simply because I fly out to LA on the morning of the 12th and I thought it was on the night of the 12th. I'm sure that makes sense; I think.

So you think we will win if you don't see the game?

If that is the case, do you think you could get a Thursday flight?

I am very interested to see how Hird approaches this game. Spent all his career as a student of Sheedy as have many of his assistants. Missed their first NAB games. I understand they are stacking their forward line with talls. Typical Sheedy tactic. I wonder also if special Sheedy style attention will be given to Jurrah and Watts or will they save it for later in the season?

Edited February 24, 201114 yr by america de cali