MATCH PREVIEW AND TEAM SELECTION - Round 8

[Lil_red_fire_engine 11,233]

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.

Where did I say they should not be favourites? They are not as good as the media or some on here beat up. Our lack of ability has been overly amplified by playing three big mature sides that have made some forget some of the form we showed in patches. I don't think we will win but wont be surprised if we give it a serious shake.

[Je Roos Salem 661]

Strewth mate, go watch the replay.

CBF

[Deetective Sgt. Taggert 389]

We are significantly stronger this week,

I'm inclined to agree on the mere fact Hogan is back!

[Je Roos Salem 661]

I don't like targeting individual players, but on exposed form, a team that includes Grimes, Bail, M Jones, Spencer, Fitzpatrick, Toumpas and Riley is going to struggle immensely. That being said, I hope they prove me wrong. We'll see

Not looking forward to the FitzSpencer and Groumpas combos

Edited May 22, 2015 by Je Roos Salem

[Its Time for Another 4,287]

Fitzy is an interesting inclusion.. You'd think his only real likely match up would be Boyd ? Maybe Mcdonald to Stringer, Dunn to Crameri and Garland to Dickson. I reckon Howe might play forward this week if that's the case. Not sure why Tyson has played the last 3 against Fremantle sydney hawthorn... Think he would have been best to rest his knee then and be back against a side we have a chance against

Was going to write this post word for word. Great minds think a like. At least you and I can have that opinion.

Can't imagine they'd leave Howe in the backline and play Fitz in the forward line after he's spent the whole pre season and the Casey games till now being trained to play in the backline. I figured there could be a future role for him there playing on the 200+cm forwards in the league. Perfect test against Boyd. That then releases Howe to play forward where against the Doggies he could play havoc with their shorter backs.

It does have the look of the Casey team at the moment. 8 players in it that were at Casey in round 1 and a few who should be in Casey this week.

Was looking forward to this game when I looked at the fixture at the beginning of the year. Not looking forward to it now. I've had that feeling a few times the past couple of years and seen some great wins, so hope springs eternal.

[The Stigga 1,094]

60+ loss coming up

The Bont, Picken, Boyd, Murphy will take us apart.

Also we never play well against Footscray.

[bluey 1,117]

40 point loss would be a fair whack, youth will generally conquer, the Dees were out on their feet at 3 quarter time at Ballarat and have gone down hill since.

[dazzledavey36 55,347]

Good to see some passion from the players.

Sam Frost ‏@lefrost48 4h4 hours ago

IF a player ever dropped themselves to avoid playing a particular team THEN I'll eat my hat. What an absurd thing to suggest.

christian petracca @cpetracca7 · 3h 3 hours ago

christian petracca retweeted AFL

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If Jack Watts dropped himself because the Dees faced the Hawks last week, then… @barrettdamian's Sliding Doors: http://afl.to/1Hy6Vs5

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[McQueen 17,867]

Good to see some passion from the players.

Sam Frost ‏@lefrost48 4h4 hours ago

IF a player ever dropped themselves to avoid playing a particular team THEN I'll eat my hat. What an absurd thing to suggest.

christian petracca @cpetracca7 · 3h 3 hours ago

christian petracca retweeted AFL

Be quiet https://twitter.com/afl/status/601570460778790912

christian petracca added,

AFL @AFL

If Jack Watts dropped himself because the Dees faced the Hawks last week, then @barrettdamian's Sliding Doors: http://afl.to/1Hy6Vs5

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Barrett is a complete f-wit.

Jack Watts has played 100+ more AFL games than you Damien and would most likely be a far better journalist you pole smoking cretin.

Edited May 22, 2015 by McQueen

[beelzebub 23,383]

Barrett is a complete f-wit.

thats all one ever needs write

[Ethan Tremblay 30,966]

It was clear from Mahoney's comments he was dropped. Roo's was maybe not trying to draw attention to Watts being dropped, obviously didn't work.

Barrett really is a piece of [censored].

[McQueen 17,867]

thats all one ever needs write

Did I go overboard with that last bit?

[Bitter but optimistic 22,246]

60+ loss coming up

The Bont, Picken, Boyd, Murphy will take us apart.

Also we never play well against Footscray.

40 point loss would be a fair whack, youth will generally conquer, the Dees were out on their feet at 3 quarter time at Ballarat and have gone down hill since.

If that [censored] happens I'm done. I'll cop a loss but if we get a flogging im done. Ill never pay my $500 plus membership again.. I repeat never again! If we get done by over 60 points I'm finished on dland .. GET THAT FINISHED. Honestly I'm sick of being [censored] over as a melbourne supporter.. There are lots of other [censored] I enjoy. Repeat 60+ I'm done forever!!

[Wiseblood 24,637]

60+ loss coming up

The Bont, Picken, Boyd, Murphy will take us apart.

Also we never play well against Footscray.

Yeah that 1 goal loss in the dying moments last season was a complete blow out...

[picket fence 17,502]

Bail and Jones somehow survive...

And Toumpas!

[dazzledavey36 55,347]

And Toumpas!

Give it a rest mate its getting old and stale FMD

[Gorgoroth 13,019]

Tyson out...

78 point loss coming up.

[samcantstandya 1,057]

Jamar contributes nada around the ground and his taps go nowhere.

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

If that [censored] happens I'm done. I'll cop a loss but if we get a flogging im done. Ill never pay my $500 plus membership again.. I repeat never again! If we get done by over 60 points I'm finished on dland .. GET THAT FINISHED. Honestly I'm sick of being [censored] over as a melbourne supporter.. There are lots of other [censored] I enjoy. Repeat 60+ I'm done forever!!

I just can't be that dismissive. I've already excused them for the thumping that is going to occur. I have been very dirty on the way we have played the last 3 weeks but you have to face facts. At the risk of severe repetition - The team going into battle on Saturday is a shadow of what we are at our best. Any side would be hurting, but our lack of depth makes it a complete disaster.

I'll just list all ELEVEN OUTS again for the fiftieth time this thread:

Dawes, Trengove, Jetta, Tyson, Viney, Kent, Frost, Salem, JKH and Petracca.

Swap out for

Grimes, MJones, Pedersen, Fitzpatrick, Spencer, Toumpas, Riley, Bail

Add to that our only real ruckman has unexpectedly just disappeared.

Add to that the horrific current form of some our best known performers (Dunn, Howe, Vince etc)

To expect this side to perform anywhere near competently is just a fool's game unfortunately.

This season is almost a write-off in terms of us really being able to evaluate Roos and the foundation he is building.

Very annoying.

Edited May 22, 2015 by Curry & Beer

[Wiseblood 24,637]

Tyson out...

78 point loss coming up.

To be fair Tyson hasn't exactly set the world alight so far this season. I don't feel as though we'll miss him as much as we would have last season. I'm hopeful a week or two off will help him get over his injuries and he can return to the side more refreshed.

[samcantstandya 1,057]

Spencer has had 2 games & isn't cutting it. We need to bring Gawn in and stick fat with him.

[BAMF 4,385]

Tyson out...

78 point loss coming up.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-05-22/sunday-teams-dees-lose-key-mid-macrae-still-in-the-doghouse

Strange. He was named on Thursday. Saty reported that he trained lightly today.

Maybe this knee injury is what has been holding him back?

Edited May 22, 2015 by UTAH

[Lucifers Hero 40,362]

B: Colin Garland, Tom McDonald, Jack Grimes

HB: Jeremy Howe, Lynden Dunn, Heritier Lumumba

C: Daniel Cross, Nathan Jones, Matt Jones

HF: Angus Brayshaw, Cameron Pedersen, Jack Watts

F: Jeff Garlett, Jesse Hogan, Aaron vandenBerg

FOLL: Jake Spencer, Dom Tyson, Bernie Vince

I/C (from): Jimmy Toumpas, Max Gawn, Billy Stretch, Ben Newton, Aidan Riley, Rohan Bail, Jack Fitzpatrick

IN: Jack Fitzpatrick, Jack Watts, Max Gawn, Aidan Riley, Ben Newton, Jesse Hogan

OUT: Chris Dawes (calf), Viv Michie (omitted), Christian Salem (hamstring)

I just want to see Maxy play. Are we meant to believe that Watts has suddenly found form and confidence? Sorry but I wonder if we were playing brisbane last week weather watts would have dropped himself. I just don't think he wanted to play against hawthorn because he knew he'd be beaten or physically pushed around.

That post is probably where Barrett got his material. Disgraceful!

Clearly Jack was dropped. Why Roos went thru the 'he dropped himself' charade I will never know.

It has backfired badly and Jack is paying the price with more negative publicity.

Jack is an easy target and Barrett has stooped to a new low as he knows Jack was dropped.

I have just developed a new loathing for Barrett.

I hope Roos figures out a way to get this back on track and starts protecting Jack.

[samcantstandya 1,057]

I can't fathom how Bail gets a game.

[Cards13 9,117]

If that [censored] happens I'm done. I'll cop a loss but if we get a flogging im done. Ill never pay my $500 plus membership again.. I repeat never again! If we get done by over 60 points I'm finished on dland .. GET THAT FINISHED. Honestly I'm sick of being [censored] over as a melbourne supporter.. There are lots of other [censored] I enjoy. Repeat 60+ I'm done forever!!

You not doing a H_H are you?