Pre-match thread: NAB Challenge Game 1 - Port Adelaide v Melbourne

[Spirit of 26 261]

We don't travel.

2015: GWS away lost. Adel. away lost. WC away lost. PA away lost. Frem away lost

 

 

[DeeSpencer 23,564]

1 hour ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Look forward to how we play with Goodwin in the chair and how he responds with tactics during the game.

He will be on show just as much as the players and am expecting a good performance from all. 

Unless the result gets way out of hand I wouldn't be expecting any tactical changes. The rotations should be largely mapped up based on how much they want to spread the game time between 26 players. I wouldn't worry about match ups unless players are playing super poorly or super well. I'd be hoping game sense scenarios are built in to the game plan (ie. when to retain possession, when to go more defensive) but otherwise I'd be happy with 4 quarters of practising plan A. 

[old dee 23,117]

1 hour ago, Spirit of 26 said:

1 hour ago, Spirit of 26 said:

We don't travel.

2015: GWS away lost. Adel. away lost. WC away lost. PA away lost. Frem away lost

 

 

We don't travel.

2015: GWS away lost. Adel. away lost. WC away lost. PA away lost. Frem away lost

 

 

Not sure that proves much we have been losing to everyone everywhere for a decade

Edited February 26, 2016 by old dee

[Ted Lasso 17,200]

I want to see a win, we are well past the point of being happy with a "good effort" 

This is a strong MFC side, no excuses

[Moneider96 1,045]

Yep, if we really are a team of competitors, we should be aiming to win all the nab challenge games as well as the home and away games (imo). Losing (no matter how competitive it may be) should never be an option.

Edited February 26, 2016 by Moneider96

[Deeoldfart 7,830]

The quality of the opposition and timing of this match are a 'perfect fit' for our team at this point. It's now time to test the pre-season 'form' against real opposition, and to ensure that the early 'hype' is delivered on the field in spades.  Please don't disappoint us boys!!

[The Reverend 1,718]

4 hours ago, old dee said:

You have gone over to the dark side Reverend !

What next wise words from Confucius?

I am here teaching Chinese students the finer points of VCE English. If there is one thing I have learned since arriving three weeks ago, it's to have patience. Everything happens in its own time here apparently. Some thoughts for some our fellow Demonlanders:

A man's conversation is the mirror of his thoughts.

The fire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him.   To get through the hardest journey we need only take one step at a time, but we must keep on stepping.   And my personal favourite: Do not use a hatchet to remove a fly from your friend's forehead.   And as Confucius says: It doesn't matter who's on the bench, as long as Watts is marking the ball on the wing and delivering it to Hogan inside 50.   And; the longest goal starts with a single clearance from half-back.    Go Dees.

 

[The Backyard Charizard 1,178]

If the Dees don't get over the line there is only one thing to blame.....

 

The stench of Adelaide's Northern suburbs!

 

Also, be prepared for a crowd of unruly rednecks after the announcement today that Holden are cutting 400 jobs from their Lizbef factory!

 

I can't wait.... Polishing the ugg boots as I type 

Edited February 26, 2016 by KrazyJay

[jnrmac 19,399]

They have nearly a full strength side including a very strong midfield. We have 2 key mids out.

They have also played a full game and its their own dung heap.

If we win it will be a tremendous victory. If we don't it will be all about how we play and whether we play for 4 quarters.

Personally I'd like to see an obvious game plan and for us to stick to that throughout the game. A strong attack on the player and the footy. And good two way running.

Finally, no injuries.

[Bombay Airconditioning 5,999]

45 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

They have nearly a full strength side including a very strong midfield. We have 2 key mids out.

They have also played a full game and its their own dung heap.

If we win it will be a tremendous victory. If we don't it will be all about how we play and whether we play for 4 quarters.

Personally I'd like to see an obvious game plan and for us to stick to that throughout the game. A strong attack on the player and the footy. And good two way running.

Finally, no injuries.

Hard to add to that. 

 

[chook fowler 18,462]

1 hour ago, The Reverend said:

I am here teaching Chinese students the finer points of VCE English. If there is one thing I have learned since arriving three weeks ago, it's to have patience. Everything happens in its own time here apparently. Some thoughts for some our fellow Demonlanders:

A man's conversation is the mirror of his thoughts.

The fire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him.   To get through the hardest journey we need only take one step at a time, but we must keep on stepping.   And my personal favourite: Do not use a hatchet to remove a fly from your friend's forehead.   And as Confucius says: It doesn't matter who's on the bench, as long as Watts is marking the ball on the wing and delivering it to Hogan inside 50.   And; the longest goal starts with a single clearance from half-back.    Go Dees.

 

We will murderate them to death.

[junk 342]

Moneider96, your'e a demon supporter like the rest of us,when you expect things to happen they don't. That's the way it is. (hopefully not)

[pineapple dee 2,892]

1 hour ago, jnrmac said:

They have nearly a full strength side including a very strong midfield. We have 2 key mids out.

They have also played a full game and its their own dung heap.

If we win it will be a tremendous victory. If we don't it will be all about how we play and whether we play for 4 quarters.

Personally I'd like to see an obvious game plan and for us to stick to that throughout the game. A strong attack on the player and the footy. And good two way running.

Finally, no injuries.

This multiplied by 100. Particularly the last 3 lines

[old dee 23,117]

5 hours ago, The Reverend said:

I am here teaching Chinese students the finer points of VCE English. If there is one thing I have learned since arriving three weeks ago, it's to have patience. Everything happens in its own time here apparently. Some thoughts for some our fellow Demonlanders:

A man's conversation is the mirror of his thoughts.

The fire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him.   To get through the hardest journey we need only take one step at a time, but we must keep on stepping.   And my personal favourite: Do not use a hatchet to remove a fly from your friend's forehead.   And as Confucius says: It doesn't matter who's on the bench, as long as Watts is marking the ball on the wing and delivering it to Hogan inside 50.   And; the longest goal starts with a single clearance from half-back.    Go Dees.

 

Wow Confucius knew about the Dees I am truely amazed.

[The Reverend 1,718]

1 hour ago, old dee said:

Wow Confucius knew about the Dees I am truely amazed.

A very wise man I am told. I believe his last words were, "I hope I see a Dees premiership before I depart this life." 

He also might have said, "In time all things come to pass. There is a time to be a hawk and a time to be cat, but a Dees supporter always has time to go to the snow - and that's not something to sneeze at."

 

Edited February 26, 2016 by The Reverend

[Olgreybeard49 239]

9 hours ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

Hard to add to that. 

 

But, well done you for managing it.  

[Good Times Grimes 2,396]

Any idea when the final squad's going to be announced?

[Demonland 66,673]

7 minutes ago, Good Times Grimes said:

Any idea when the final squad's going to be announced?

I'm sure someone will let us know on the Game Day thread.