MATCH PREVIEW AND TEAM SELECTION - Round 5

[Moneider96 1,045]

And they have only Dawson out.

Not only are they great, but at full strength, while we are not.

Yep, so it will feel even better when we win.

[jazza 1,323]

My reading of the tea leafs this morning has us winning by 17 points.

ps,note im on my 3rd cuppa and am not wearing my glasses.

[McQueen 17,864]

We can beat them, but not this time unfortunately.

I think we're going to get a bit of a 'touch-up'.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

Just announced:

Dawes out, due to calf.

The Pedo in.

Billy stretch upgraded to emergency.

Source: MFC Facebook post

[Elusive Tunbridge 795]

Billy stretch upgraded to emergency.

Sign of things to come, sooner rather than later.

[Generation dee 1,336]

We still have plenty of quality players that will play tomorrow. If I was coaching against melbourne, Kent, jetta amd dawes don't exactly come to mind if I was looking to beat melbourne. I'd be looking at Jones, Tyson, garlett and now hogan. We have replaced 3 players with another 3 players and while we might lose kents speed and jetta tying down a small, the 3 inclusions will give there all. It's not going to be a free scoring open game, so if grimes can hold Walters or Ballantyne, helped by garland, and Mckenzie can tackle and keep the ball in possession when he has it, I don't see us considerably weakened. Pedo may even be an upgrade as teams tend to watch dawes closer, maybe Pedo can get more freedom without being double teamed as dawes was. Just want to see us win the tackle count, contested possessions and be competitive in the clearances. If we can get 40 inside 50s we could score enough to win. Go Dees.

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

My reading of the tea leafs this morning has us winning by 17 points.

ps,note im on my 3rd cuppa and am not wearing my glasses.

and when you make a cuppa you don't hold back on the whiskey

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

We still have plenty of quality players that will play tomorrow. If I was coaching against melbourne, Kent, jetta amd dawes don't exactly come to mind if I was looking to beat melbourne. I'd be looking at Jones, Tyson, garlett and now hogan. We have replaced 3 players with another 3 players and while we might lose kents speed and jetta tying down a small, the 3 inclusions will give there all. It's not going to be a free scoring open game, so if grimes can hold Walters or Ballantyne, helped by garland, and Mckenzie can tackle and keep the ball in possession when he has it, I don't see us considerably weakened. Pedo may even be an upgrade as teams tend to watch dawes closer, maybe Pedo can get more freedom without being double teamed as dawes was. Just want to see us win the tackle count, contested possessions and be competitive in the clearances. If we can get 40 inside 50s we could score enough to win. Go Dees.

agreed, at this moment our top 10 most important players are all out there

[jnrmac 19,485]

The last four times we have played them we have not scored more than 40 pts.

We are playing better but it is crazy to think we can knock them off.

Unless we get some miracle where Roosy strangles the life out of their midfield.

[chook fowler 18,559]

agreed, at this moment our top 10 most important players are all out there

Jack Viney says hello

[P-man 13,309]

The last four times we have played them we have not scored more than 40 pts.

We are playing better but it is crazy to think we can knock them off.

Unless we get some miracle where Roosy strangles the life out of their midfield.

If it was in Perth I'd give us basically no chance, but playing at the G is not their forte.

It would still be a major upset. Their midfield is firing on all cylinders atm. We'll need some luck, including the umpires deciding not to screw the less fancied team this week.

[dees189227 11,263]

I think Dawes is a big loss for us tomorrow. But I have faith in Pedo and presumes he plays forward to do his role. Having Chris there took a little bit of focus of Hogan and didnt always make him the number 1 target.

Guess we will have to work that little bit harder tomorrow.

[Lucifers Hero 37,524]

Having an idle look at AFL stats (http://demonland.com/forums/index.php?/topic/38311-match-preview-and-team-selection-round-5/page-7#entry1083443) to see how we stacked up against Freo: Generally ok.

Surprised to see Free are average or low in the AFL for most stats. They lead only on Hit-outs and Marks ie they are winning in the air. This suggests if we can get the ball to ground it will give us an advantage. Not to say we will win but it is an angle we can exploit especially when combined with our exceptional tackling record this year.

Wouldn't be surprised if we have a record number of spoils tomorrow to nullify their aerial dominance.

Edited May 2, 2015 by Lucifer's Hero

[Cheesy D. Pun 1,762]

Jack Viney says hello

I think Nev would sneak in there too!

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

Jack Viney says hello

#11

tell him I said hey

[Lucifers Hero 37,524]

Pedo is a good in for Dawes...it gives us a bit more to fight Fremantle in the air (their strength). And, it will be good to see the forward line work without him. Dawes can be somewhat superflous and Jack and Jesse will have more room to move and do their thing.

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

I think Nev would sneak in there too!

not this year so far

[beelzebub 22,708]

Russian ought to get a few spells now.

Interesting to see how this line up goes.

[chook fowler 18,559]

Would like to see Howe up forward now with Pederson pinch hitting in the ruck.

[Moneider96 1,045]

Idk about you guys, but i'm really excited about the Hogan and Pederson combo.

[stuie 7,374]

IN: Grimes, McKenzie, Pedersen

We're screwed.

[red and blue forever 806]

just saw dawes is out. the bloody AFL website ran with the line "Key forward out for dees" nearly had a heart attack......

*edit spelling

Edited May 2, 2015 by red and blue forever

[Jaded No More 59,846]

not this year so far

Name one player who kicked more than 2 goals on him this year.

In fact, name his opponents the last 4 rounds.

[Moonshadow 16,585]

IN: Grimes, McKenzie, Pedersen

We're screwed.

Tend to agree with you Stuie. Still more to go before we improve our overall list it would appear.

[Lucifers Hero 37,524]

This is very odd: "The Demons told AFL.com.au Dawes hadn't strained his calf, but given his history of calf issues the club didn't want to risk him against the Dockers".

Uh?? Really?? Looks like Dawes was dropped, albeit late but dropped nonetheless.

Not disappointed. Pedo is a far better match up against Freo than Dawes. He can do Dawes job forward and a better job in the ruck.