MATCH PREVIEW AND TEAM SELECTION - Round 8

[Young Blood 2,639]

I think Fitzy, Watts and maybe even Gawn are in to combat some of the versatile talls the dogs have. Bontempelli (I think Vince will have first shot at), Talia, Macrae. They've got some great players

[Guest]

Tyson, Kent, Viney, Jetta, Frost, Salem. Some bloody important players missing.

[Jaded No More 68,976]

No Tyson. Great.

Our midfield is back to N.Jones.

Wouldn't hurt if Vince decided to have another good game!

[Young Blood 2,639]

That sucks. Guess he won't be "trending up" this week.

Glad he gets a rest. Continuing to play injured isn't ideal for a young player.

I think this puts pressure on guys like Viv and Newton to step up. We know when healthy Dom can play solid football. We are yet to see this from Viv and others.

[Nasher 33,617]

I'd prefer Tyson to be out and recovering than in and half-going.

Hopefully Michie or Newton can really stand up this week.

[DeeSpencer 26,464]

Hoping Riley definitely gets his chance against the Dogs with Tyson out.

He still might not have the fitness for full midfield time and spread, nor the disposal for AFL but he could well be the 4th best clearance player on our list behind Jones, Viney and Tyson.

We'll probably get destroyed on the outside by the Dogs but if we play 2 rucks and Jones and Riley can crunch a few in the clearances then we might get somewhere.

[DeeSpencer 26,464]

I'd prefer Tyson to be out and recovering than in and half-going.

Hopefully Michie or Newton can really stand up this week.

Yeah I want to see Newton in at the clearances as well. Jones, Newton, Riley might give us a difference look in there. Wouldn't be adverse to trying Toumpas as well, just for a different look at it. He's all at see on a wing.

[beelzebub 23,390]

Howe definitely shaping as Chip-11

[Lucifers Hero 40,538]

Have just clarified the Mitchie inclusioin - he is in the squad. The onfield replacement to be decided.

Whoever comes into the 22, the points everyone has made re a fit player is better than an injured Tyson and its an opportunity for replacement to stand up are still valid.

[Lil_red_fire_engine 11,339]

BRFE...a bit of difference between the better aspects of our list...and who will be taking the ground this weekend. The Doggies are playing with verve...we are playing LIKE the Verve !!

The doggies gave up a record lead against the saints and got smashed by the Hawks as well but that seems to not be discussed. The view is so out of balance it is ridiculous.

[Lil_red_fire_engine 11,339]

They have beaten west coast, Richmond, Crows and Sydney.

Four wins to our two and much better teams than ours

That looks way better than our form.

Please stop the MFC supporter think of grossly over estimating the ability of our players.

The Dogs are clear favourites and deserve that status

I dont grossly overestimate our players I just dont grossly overestimate other teams or their players. Their best thsi year is better than ours but they have been inconsistent and are not as good a team away from Etihad. If we return to the style of football and application we showed prior to playing the three best teams in the competition we are a fair chance of winning.

[Young Blood 2,639]

oath

[old dee 24,026]

I dont grossly overestimate our players I just dont grossly overestimate other teams or their players. Their best thsi year is better than ours but they have been inconsistent and are not as good a team away from Etihad. If we return to the style of football and application we showed prior to playing the three best teams in the competition we are a fair chance of winning.

If you look at the results they are twice as good as us.

Four wins to two and two against the better sides in the comp.

We have beaten also rands.

The are deservedly favourites and will win by 6+ goals.

[Guest]

Final team.

In: Fitzpatrick, Watts, Riley, Hogan, and Newton.

Out: Dawes, Michie, Tyson, Salem, and Stretch.

[Guest]

Bail and Jones somehow survive...

[Wunders 397]

Fitzpatrick = interesting (he would be a good fit for Boyd - both should nullify each other).

[jnrmac 20,297]

the thing I don't understand is how can you not be motivated to have a good year to get a better contract from the club that takes you

they won't be lining up the way he is going

Unless the deal is already done...

ps Don't get injured or the deal is off....

[Demon Jack 7,155]

I don't mind Tyson being withdrawn. I would prefer if he miss a couple weeks and get back to full fitness rather than play inconsistent football for the full season.

[old dee 24,026]

Bail and Jones somehow survive...

Speaks volumes about list quality.

[McQueen 17,867]

But there is a difference between blind faith and reality.

Is that like saying your missus is as hot as she was when you first met after you've been married for 20 years?

[old dee 24,026]

Unless the deal is already done...

ps Don't get injured or the deal is off....

He is gone jnr.

You can put it in the bank.

Now to what we get in exchange.

[jnrmac 20,297]

We have beaten the dogs once in the last 10 times we have played them......

Just sayin....

[Bring-Back-Powell 15,345]

Jack McRae not selected for the dogs (unless he's a late inclusion)

3rd year blues?

[jnrmac 20,297]

He is gone jnr.

You can put it in the bank.

Now to what we get in exchange.

agreed

[watchtheeyes 1,429]

Tyson

Salem

Viney

Petracca

Kent

Frost

Kennedy-Harris

Jetta

Jesus. Talk about undermining development.