GAME DAY

[jnrmac 20,276]

Last time we got killed by the press. Could hardly get it out of our 50m defensive zone.

Let's see if we have learned anything today!

[furious d 472]

We've been killed by the press all year, both of them.

[whelan45 203]

We've been killed by the press all year, both of them.

I reckon the press is the reason for these big blow outs in the comp at the moment

[The Lobster Effect 896]

our thrashing to geelong is retrospectively looking a little better, after others lost by margins of 150, 138 and 165! haha

it's shame port aren't playing geelong over the next few rounds

[jnrmac 20,276]

One thing I have been told by someone at the club is that we are trying to implement a press and use tactics to defeat a press (could have fooled me). But it is heavily reliant on players playing a role and filling a spot. Only one player out of place and it looks like a sieve with good sides cutting through it with ease.

This has been our problem. Our players don't work hard enough or for each other. Hence most times we look second rate trying to do this. The well drilled teams look impenatrable. Its no secret who they are and they have mongrel coaches and good on field leaders.

It was hinted that Sylvia was one of the worst offenders and hence his dropping last week.

Will watch with interest today.

It's sunny here now but supposed to rain later on. Hopefully it holds off (I know, there is a roof)...

[Redleg 41,952]

our thrashing to geelong is retrospectively looking a little better, after others lost by margins of 150, 138 and 165! haha

it's shame port aren't playing geelong over the next few rounds

Looks like at least one player will pull out today with Gawn and Nicholson not playing for Casey.

[jnrmac 20,276]

Looks like at least one player will pull out today with Gawn and Nicholson not playing for Casey.

Jon Ralph suggested Jamar (pronounced Gem argh FFS!!) hasn't trained for a few days and was unlikely.

Also that Cox was doubtful.

[Jaded No More 68,975]

Jon Ralph suggested Jamar (pronounced Gem argh FFS!!) hasn't trained for a few days and was unlikely.

Also that Cox was doubtful.

We got killed at the centre bounces last week, so if Jamar doesn't play and Cox does, we're in massive strife. Not that we aren't already.

Why am I going again?

[Goat 98]

and gawn didnt play yesterday

[titan_uranus 25,176]

Green out, Nicholson in.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/120867/default.aspx

Substitute is Nicholson (for them it's Hams).

[Chook 15,023]

Wow. Brad Green out. Whatever the reason, I can't say I'm disappointed. Hopefully Jamar stays in the selected side.

[The Big Ticket 94]

I shouldn't be happy hearing that but I am.

Perfect opportunity for Trengove, Watts and Jordie. They're our leaders today.

[rpfc 28,913]

I shouldn't be happy hearing that but I am.

Perfect opportunity for Trengove, Watts and Jordie. They're our leaders today.

They're our leaders every week from what I can see...

[e25 5]

Hmmm...

Late change, fake injury, avoid the accompanying media [censored]..?

I doubt it, because if he weren't injured, I imagine they'd want him playing at Casey to get some form.

[titan_uranus 25,176]

Hmmm...

Late change, fake injury, avoid the accompanying media [censored]..?

I doubt it, because if he weren't injured, I imagine they'd want him playing at Casey to get some form.

My thoughts exactly. At first I considered a sneaky manoeuvre to avoid media coverage, but it quickly dawned on me that if we wanted to drop him then half the reason for that is to see him get some form at Casey.

I now wonder if maybe he's been carrying an injury of late and that has been hampering his performance.

Whatever it is, it will be interesting to see who takes the toss (Moloney, I'm guessing) and who stands up in team huddles and the like. It will also be interesting to see who plays forward, given we have no Green and no Jurrah. I wonder if the FD was tempted to play Gawn instead of Nicholson and then play Jamar as FF all day.

[e25 5]

My thoughts exactly. At first I considered a sneaky manoeuvre to avoid media coverage, but it quickly dawned on me that if we wanted to drop him then half the reason for that is to see him get some form at Casey.

I now wonder if maybe he's been carrying an injury of late and that has been hampering his performance.

Whatever it is, it will be interesting to see who takes the toss (Moloney, I'm guessing) and who stands up in team huddles and the like. It will also be interesting to see who plays forward, given we have no Green and no Jurrah. I wonder if the FD was tempted to play Gawn instead of Nicholson and then play Jamar as FF all day.

Makes me wonder too.

I've been very critical of him, and said this should be his last year, because when he gets involved in the play he looks slow, tentative and reactive.

It's very possible the reason for this is that he's been carrying an unknown injury, although he must have had it for some time.

I can imagine the feeling of a duty as captain to play through injury if at all possible, especially when we lack senior leaders on the field.

God I hope this is the case, because he has been horrible this season.

[jnrmac 20,276]

Makes me wonder too.

I've been very critical of him, and said this should be his last year, because when he gets involved in the play he looks slow, tentative and reactive.

It's very possible the reason for this is that he's been carrying an unknown injury, although he must have had it for some time.

I can imagine the feeling of a duty as captain to play through injury if at all possible, especially when we lack senior leaders on the field.

God I hope this is the case, because he has been horrible this season.

Agree he has had a terrible year but like the last 4 years our delivery into the fwd line has been terrible also.

Will play next year, no question.

[titan_uranus 25,176]

Makes me wonder too.

I've been very critical of him, and said this should be his last year, because when he gets involved in the play he looks slow, tentative and reactive.

It's very possible the reason for this is that he's been carrying an unknown injury, although he must have had it for some time.

I can imagine the feeling of a duty as captain to play through injury if at all possible, especially when we lack senior leaders on the field.

God I hope this is the case, because he has been horrible this season.

Of course, maybe we're just looking for an excuse or reason. Clutching onto anything we can.

I'm inclined to give this some weight, if only because it's been such a spectacular drop in form from last year.

[jnrmac 20,276]

Oh dear. Cox is playing. I hope Jamar is OK to go.

[titan_uranus 25,176]

Malthouse on SEN makes a great statement before the bounce: he doesn't want to see us use a loose man in defence. Far too defensive-minded, especially if we start with it, and would play straight into West Coast's hands as it would free up a player to add to their run.

[e25 5]

Malthouse on SEN makes a great statement before the bounce: he doesn't want to see us use a loose man in defence. Far too defensive-minded, especially if we start with it, and would play straight into West Coast's hands as it would free up a player to add to their run.

He's great to listen to, isn't he?

I'm an unashamed fan.

[titan_uranus 25,176]

Inaccuracy again...I hate it so much.

[titan_uranus 25,176]

He's great to listen to, isn't he?

I'm an unashamed fan.

Yep. In all circumstances except those relating to Collingwood (or himself).

[titan_uranus 25,176]

Oh dear, Wakelin seems to have suggested we have a loose man in defence already. It's giving West Coast a plus one at the contest, not just sitting back like our loose man does. Pathetic strategy, something I was hoping would disappear after Bailey.

[titan_uranus 25,176]

FIrst goal to Howe.

Sounds like, the loose man aside, we're doing OK.