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i would prefer to see JKH sit out the first 20 minutes or so, as the saints will be hard at us. let him come on after the initial rough stuff has died down and the saints players have been using up their energy, then they can spend their time chasing him. I would prefer to see matt jones as the sub. Georgiou has to be on the field to help handle the st kinda talls.

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Lets not bag the Saints until after we play them.

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Previously we've gone into years with expectations that our kids may drag us up the ladder. Any rise now won't be on the back of kids, which will only improve their development. We know that Vince,

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Reading the Geelong Advertiser yesterday and told the missus how much things have suddenly changed as 9 out of their 10 tipsters picked Demons to win. She asked who tipped against us. It was Mark Neeld.

He clearly doesn't like the new game plan and still believes his low-possession, low scoreboard-pressure derivative was the way to go.

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i would prefer to see JKH sit out the first 20 minutes or so, as the saints will be hard at us. let him come on after the initial rough stuff has died down and the saints players have been using up their energy, then they can spend their time chasing him. I would prefer to see matt jones as the sub. Georgiou has to be on the field to help handle the st kinda talls.

My thoughts exactly and this is what Roos will be thinking. He's quick and can make a real difference in the second half if he comes on fresh and the Saints players get tired from playing keepings off for an hour.

JKH is valuable because he finds space and gets to it fast, opening up scoreboard opportunities. If they're playing Gilbert (who broke his foot a few weeks ago) then they must be desperate over at StK Land.

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Our midfield will need to be a major factor in order for us to win IMO. That doesn't mean that our midfield has to dominate their midfield - we just need to be better than their midfield to a reasonable degree. We'll need to outnumber them in the clearances. Also, our midfielders need to use the ball well as a consequence.

A number of goals from our midfielders will be a necessity unless our forward line can work as a fully functioning unit. Not expecting that last bit to happen but we'll need our forward line to stand up to a certain degree.

Lot's of ifs and buts but the players should be jumping out their skins for the new coach. They've got a new coach as well but Roos has it all over Richardson when it comes to experience.

I'm expecting Roos to pull a few moves that are unexpected and those moves can help us win the game. One of our players might unexpectedly bob up and kick 3-4 goals. We may need that to happen as in order to win the game, our whole team might need to kick at least 14-15 goals.

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He clearly doesn't like the new game plan and still believes his low-possession, low scoreboard-pressure derivative was the way to go.

Make that NO scoreboard pressure!!

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Gary Lyon certainly rates Jimmy Toumpas, suggesting in todays Age " For Jimmy Toumpas to continue to develop and showcase his skills under pressure"

Yep, well lets hope so!

I will be watching for signs of this.

Don't get too excited Mr Lyon did have a hand in choosing Neeld and Bails!!

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Make that NO scoreboard pressure!!

Make that NO scoreboard pressure!!

Make that NO scoreboard pressure Mark Neeld references, for the sake of our mental health

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Our midfield will need to be a major factor in order for us to win IMO. That doesn't mean that our midfield has to dominate their midfield - we just need to be better than their midfield to a reasonable degree. We'll need to outnumber them in the clearances. Also, our midfielders need to use the ball well as a consequence.

A number of goals from our midfielders will be a necessity unless our forward line can work as a fully functioning unit. Not expecting that last bit to happen but we'll need our forward line to stand up to a certain degree.

Lot's of ifs and buts but the players should be jumping out their skins for the new coach. They've got a new coach as well but Roos has it all over Richardson when it comes to experience.

I'm expecting Roos to pull a few moves that are unexpected and those moves can help us win the game. One of our players might unexpectedly bob up and kick 3-4 goals. We may need that to happen as in order to win the game, our whole team might need to kick at least 14-15 goals.

I'm expecting that by the 2nd half, Watts will be doing nicely, linking up & using the footy to our forwards.

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Its a Grand Old Flag

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I am very nervous - have started the nail biting already. Slowly getting organised - can't find my radio or my scarf so its not off to a good start.

My husband just reminded me that I gave up Bruce Springstein tickets for round 1 last year - OMG that was a bad decision.

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Anyone want to buy 2 tickets to tonight's game. $30 total price. I can't go as my daughter is in hospital.

I can email printable tickets to your inbox

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anyone else [censored] themselves? LOL

oh man, so many nightmares of previous round ones

Cant handle another soul crushing let down

Yep, always get the hollow feeling in the stomach before the game if I'm nervous and it's certainly there now.

Thankfully I can go tonight, it's always worse if I have to watch it on television.

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I've got tickets but I hope your little girl's ok.

I've been up here since 4am. Let's hope we can get a win tonight

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That's not tempting fate much!

Haha maybe it is a little, i think it's mostly just nerves, i reckon i am more nervous about this game than i was before the 2000 grand final haha

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I can't go tonight. I'm at the point now that I'm almost too scared to watch. I know that's a little strange but I'm sure some can relate.

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