GAME DAY at Alice Springs - Round 9

[M C 221]

It's before 11.00 - I'm still sober.

Before 11! That's no excuse

[Ted Lasso 19,564]

Being sober before 11 on game day is for the weak!

[Wormburner 674]

Port by 15 for mine - They're coming off a couple bad loses and will come out firing.

[Moneider96 1,045]

Earliest game day thread in recent memory. Me thinks a few are a bit excited about this one.

Would be a massive chapter in our revival if we could snag 2 in a row for the first time since 2011, given we have 3 or 4 very winnable games in June and July.

Most excited I've been for the year, I reckon.

[BarnDee 287]

dee s by 13 pts

[Adam The God 30,639]

Very worried about this one. Boak is going to rip us a new one. Have to shut him down.

[Moneider96 1,045]

Very worried about this one. Boak is going to rip us a new one. Have to shut him down.

what happened to the speculations that he would be a late out?

[Moonshadow 17,678]

what happened to the speculations that he would be a late out?

He will be when I run him over in Todd St.

[DeezMan 4]

Carn Dees - for my b'day weekend PLEASE!

Will be a good test for the boys coming off a stirring win to see if we can go back-to-back wins for the first time in 4 years!

[Jaded No More 68,976]

Being sober before 11 on game day is for the weak!

Being awake on game day before 11 is for the old and the weak.

Pretty excited for this game, which is a worrying sign.

[SaberFang 7,151]

From BigFooty:

"on 5AA they just mentioned that Boaky got a poke in the eye (from training) and his eye is closed"

[Moneider96 1,045]

From BigFooty:

"on 5AA they just mentioned that Boaky got a poke in the eye (from training) and his eye is closed"

YES!!!!!!!!!!! but he'll obviously still play.

Edited May 30, 2015 by Moneider96

[CityDee 738]

got a feeling today is the day Jeffrey Garlett really gets hold of an opposition

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Agree this ground will suit him with contested ball deep in our foward line and he looked dangerous last week always in the right spot at the right time , todays the day .

[CBDees 3,167]

From BigFooty:

"on 5AA they just mentioned that Boaky got a poke in the eye (from training) and his eye is closed"

Maybe he can get a position in the Collingwood Cheer Squad? They are all one-eyed!

[M C 221]

From BigFooty:

"on 5AA they just mentioned that Boaky got a poke in the eye (from training) and his eye is closed"

Would still be a better umpire than Razor Ray

[Wormburner 674]

YES!!!!!!!!!!! but he'll obviously still play.

Let's poke him in the other eye as well - That'll sort him out

[Redbeard 498]

Is there a legal way to watch online? Normally I get to a pub with foxtel but can't today.

Ox if you haven't got an AFL Live Pass, you can follow the instructions here to sign up and get a free trial. You can watch on a phone, tablet, ipad. If you have an apple tv or chromecast you may be able to zing it on to your telly. That's what I'll be doing.

https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/195896

[hells bells 2,023]

No late changes for either side. Viney sub

[Jaded No More 68,976]

That's the best quality sub we've had all year.

[Adam The God 30,639]

From BigFooty:

"on 5AA they just mentioned that Boaky got a poke in the eye (from training) and his eye is closed"

I don't think they should risk him. Just give him a week off, please.

[What 18,810]

From BigFooty:

"on 5AA they just mentioned that Boaky got a poke in the eye (from training) and his eye is closed"

If that were true he wouldn't be playing

5AA are full of [censored]

[Little Goffy 14,784]

Surprised Fitz has been named forward pocket. Would have thought the was the perfect type (gangly, unco-looking bean pole) to match up on Westhoff.

Pretty pleased with our defensive match-ups overall.

McDonald on Shultz will be great to watch.

Jetta on Wingard a top duel, too.

Also looking forward to Hogan v Carlisle. Can't see any other Port players available who are able to match up on him.

There is also the interesting battle of the lesser lights in the ruck. Spencer v Lobbe. Two rucks most famous for their tackling!

Ahh, I expect to enjoy this match as a genuine tussle!

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Port's midfield still frightens me I must admit.

[M C 221]

Surprised Fitz has been named forward pocket. Would have thought the was the perfect type (gangly, unco-looking bean pole) to match up on Westhoff.

I think Fitzpatrick was named in the pocket last week as well

Anyway - I doubt he'd have the tank to run with the Hoff

[SaberFang 7,151]

I can see us winning but I'm going to subscribe to my "tip the teams I want to lose" theory today. Port gets my tip.

That way if I drop the tip, at least the consolation prize is the team I wanted to win, won. Case in point, tonight's match between Essendon and Richmond. 50/50 call, but I'd hate to tip Richmond and see Essendon win. Conversely, I'd happily tip Essendon and see them lose. Worth dropping the point for!

Edited May 30, 2015 by Lamashtu