NAB Challenge 2 - Melbourne v Geelong

[jumbo returns 6,703]

Yes, back on topic....but incompetent CEOs that command fat salaries, really [censored] me.

I'm hoping for another win.

Last night, Brenton Sanderson spoke above taking a positive mindset and good footy structures into the first round.

[jumbo returns 6,703]

The Qantas version of Mark Neeld. Talks tough, makes poor decisions, ruins morale and is probably out of his depth

Yeah, but at least Neeld had the twitch.

[CBDees 3,165]

Getting back onto topic, namely selecting a team for this Friday's match where we are destrined to cause an upset:

B: Georgiou, Frawley Dunn
HB: Grimes McDonald Terlich

C: Watts Jones Toumpas

HF: Howe, Dawes, Trengove

F: JKH, Hogan, Fitzpatrick

Foll: Gawn, Vince, Tyson

Bench: Strauss Viney, Mitchie Cross

Subs: Salem, Bail

Edited February 24, 2014 by CBDees

[Jack Jack Tappy 112]

Getting back onto topic, namely this Friday's match where we are destrined to cause an upset:

B:Strauss Frawley Dunn

Grimes McDonald Cross

Trengove Vince, Jones

Howe, Dawes, Toumpas

JKH, Hogan, Fitzpatrick

Gawn, Michie, Tyson

Bench: Georgiou, Bail, Terlich, Viney, Kent

I'm sure Watts will be playing but I don't think Dawes will be.

[CBDees 3,165]

I'm sure Watts will be playing but I don't think Dawes will be.

I would hate to see Pedersen replace Dawes, so maybe slot Bail into the pocket?

B: Georgiou, Frawley Dunn

HB: Grimes McDonald Terlich

C: Watts Jones Toumpas

HF: Howe, Fitzpatrick Trengove

F: JKH, Hogan, Bail

Foll: Gawn, Vince, Tyson

Bench: Strauss Viney, Mitchie Cross

Subs: Salem, Kent

Edited February 24, 2014 by CBDees

[Gorgoroth 12,717]

Selwood has said he will play.

[rjay 24,648]

I don't think this applies to a fit Gawn. He has shown in some games an admirable intensity around the ground, and in a good mark in general play (especially up forward) and is not a bad kick for someone so big. Personally if he can keep on the park I think he is by far our best option, and will only get better with experience.

I agree with you in part, he has shown some ability to get the ball around the ground. The trouble is getting him on the park and him having the tank to run out a game when he is.

[Machsy 2,858]

Selwood will play, not sure about McIntosh.

[Dees2014 2,377]

I would hate to see Pedersen replace Dawes, so maybe slot Bail into the pocket?

B: Georgiou, Frawley Dunn

HB: Grimes McDonald Terlich

C: Watts Jones Toumpas

HF: Howe, Fitzpatrick Trengove

F: JKH, Hogan, Bail

Foll: Gawn, Vince, Tyson

Bench: Strauss Viney, Mitchie Cross

Subs: Salem, Kent

Although I like your sentiment, we are getting dangerously small. It is asking a lot of Fitz to play CHF (a high energy and energy sapping running position at the best of times, let alone in 35 degree heat), and second ruck. Further, Gawn, although in my view the best option, has had a limited pre season and will certainly not ruck all day. I would think he will be on the ball only half the time.

Pederson is an option of course, but may be it would be better to have Hogan at CHF and fitz and max change at full forward which is not as demanding physically and they are both highly suited to that position. I agree with you, Bail was admirable against the Tigers, and deserves to keep his spot. Maybe change Kent for Pederson to cover if anything happens to any of our talls.

Apart from that, i think it is a pretty good side, and might, just might, give the Cats some grief.

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

Hulk Hogan FTW

[Grand New Flag 3,227]

Dawes & Hogan will both play at least some of the game.

[Ted Lasso 18,853]

Interested to see if the same effort we put in against Richmond, adding Watts, Viney, Dawes and Hogan to the side and conditions we are used to up north will be enough to get us over the line, i think it will be a very tight game, at least for 3 quarters.

[Whispering_Jack 29,275]

Good to read that we're ready - We’re ready for NT conditions: Misson

[Redleg 40,293]

Dawes & Hogan will both play at least some of the game.

Dawes won't play, according to a news report. Hopefully its wrong.

[old dee 23,506]

Dawes won't play, according to a news report. Hopefully its wrong.

Why am I not surprised Redleg?

We must have close to the biggest crock forwards in the comp.

Not sure how we manage this but seemingly every time we spend up big we get small return on the park.

Edited February 25, 2014 by old dee

[Bitter but optimistic 22,101]

Why am I not surprised Redleg?

We must have close to the biggest crock forwards in the comp.

Not sure how we manage this but seemingly every time we spend up big we get small return on the park.

Don't worry OD. Shannon Byrnes will tear it up as a small forward and kick us to victory.

[CHAMP 347]

Why am I not surprised Redleg?

We must have close to the biggest crock forwards in the comp.

Not sure how we manage this but seemingly every time we spend up big we get small return on the park.

It's been going on for some little time, "Diamond Jim" and Templeton being early such classics.

[old dee 23,506]

Don't worry OD. Shannon Byrnes will tear it up as a small forward and kick us to victory.

Thank you for reminding me bbo.

I had forgotten about this wonder of the AFL

[Bitter but optimistic 22,101]

Thank you for reminding me bbo.

I had forgotten about this wonder of the AFL

Just trying to help OD. Thought it might get you over your recent over your recent depression .

[Damo 3,262]

Its not about the injuries for mine. Its no surprise Chris Dawes is not fit.

I cant see why (financial) supporters cant be fully informed of when players are realistically expected back.

I can understand playing your cards close in big games but MFC isnt known for keeping us up to date about how the players are going, fitness wise.

was there a time when it hasnt been this way? Nup, so its at least consistent.

Are other clubs being kept in the dark by our "ready to go" lists? Not likely.

[old dee 23,506]

Its not about the injuries for mine. Its no surprise Chris Dawes is not fit.

I cant see why (financial) supporters cant be fully informed of when players are realistically expected back.

I can understand playing your cards close in big games but MFC isnt known for keeping us up to date about how the players are going, fitness wise.

was there a time when it hasnt been this way? Nup, so its at least consistent.

Are other clubs being kept in the dark by our "ready to go" lists? Not likely.

I suggest you take an interest in one or two other clubs.

They are all the same.

I have mates who support the Pies, Dogs, Hawks and Carlton.

All have the same complaint.

It always mystify's me this game they all play.

I struggle to see where telling pork pies on fitness etc gains an advantage.

[Ted Lasso 18,853]

So assuming Dawes isn't right, we bring in Hogan and Fitzy yeah? that's not the worst couple of tall forwards

[old dee 23,506]

So assuming Dawes isn't right, we bring in Hogan and Fitzy yeah? that's not the worst couple of tall forwards

With a better than average chance of making it through the four quarters as well.

[DeeSpencer 24,816]

Its not about the injuries for mine. Its no surprise Chris Dawes is not fit.

I cant see why (financial) supporters cant be fully informed of when players are realistically expected back.

I can understand playing your cards close in big games but MFC isnt known for keeping us up to date about how the players are going, fitness wise.

was there a time when it hasnt been this way? Nup, so its at least consistent.

Are other clubs being kept in the dark by our "ready to go" lists? Not likely.

I don't think it's done for any tactical benefit, I think it's done just out of respect for the injured player and for the professionals treating him.

All we know so far is Dawes had some ice on a calf after the practice match. It could be that he tore the calf, or a small strain or no strain at all just tightness. Likely that means getting a scan which takes time, then if there isn't a tear seeing if it settles and so on I'm not a physio I don't know.

Once the club get a proper diagnosis and understand how long things will take to get better they have been reasonable publicly stating the injury and time frame. Things went a bit quiet on Clark with his hammy I'll give you that much but at the moment he truly is indefinite. If Dawes doesn't play Friday then I would expect a public statement at some stage detailing something with the prognosis of the injury.

I'm not sure we need NFL style injury updates after every training with players listed as doubtful, questionable or probably at all times. Especially in preseason at least.

[DemonOX 8,712]

It's better to think that Dawes and Clark won't play this game/season and if they do then its a bonus.

I am already sic of will they won't they and its not even round one yet.