Pre-match thread: NAB Challenge Game 3 - St Kilda v Melbourne

[jumbo returns 6,493]

Wow!

This thread has gone up early!

How starved are we????

[old dee 22,930]

5 minutes ago, jumbo returns said:

Wow!

This thread has gone up early!

How starved are we????

Very

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

3 hours ago, chook fowler said:

A physio showed me a helpful exercise - put a jar on its side, press down and roll it repeatedly under the arch of your foot. Good also for Spurs which often accompany fasciitis.

Thats a good one Chook. Ive had it for 2y after working on a concrete floor. Tried many things as well, it can be very hard to fix.

[chook fowler 18,316]

1 minute ago, Wadda We Sing said:

Thats a good one Chook. Ive had it for 2y after working on a concrete floor. Tried many things as well, it can be very hard to fix.

Worth a try

[Sir Why You Little 34,612]

13 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

Worth a try

Pastry Roller would be a better bet rather than glass i reckon

wouldn't want the bottle to go BANG...

[jackaub 1,402]

3 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Pastry Roller would be a better bet rather than glass i reckon

wouldn't want the bottle to go BANG...

Another trick is a full plastic water bottle frozen rolled under your arch with pressure or a golf ball hurts but eventually  stretches the tendon. Frozen water bottle numbs the pain Do it when sitting watching the dees on TV

Edited March 11, 2016 by jackaub

[stuie 7,374]

This thread.

[P-man 13,224]

I'm looking for is a strong start. Started poorly in the first two games and been caught napping defensively. 

That and a reinstalment of faith in Tom McDonald.

[Good Times Grimes 2,396]

9 minutes ago, P-man said:

I'm looking for is a strong start. Started poorly in the first two games and been caught napping defensively. 

That and a reinstalment of faith in Tom McDonald.

I hope McDonald goes to Riewoldt regardless of where the Saints play him. He's always done quite well on Nick.

[Thrice 216]

On 10 March 2016 at 2:24 PM, old dee said:

I had it for months sue and I tried every thing from Physio to Acupuncture and eventually the only thing that gave relief was a cortisone injection.

Hurt like hell but took about 95% of the problem away.

It flares up if I walk more than a couple kilometres not a good things for us old pricks but I cannot imagine a footballer getting it would be hell.

What's your diet like OD? My wife had it very badly and went through the whole podiatrist, physio, acupuncture routine: all of whom could only manage symptoms. She'd resigned herself to it but was (unrelatedly) diagnosed with gluten sensitivity and within weeks her plantar fasciitis had gone as well, along with a few other little things.

A naturopath or holistic podiatrist/physio (they're out there) might be able to help you.

[Pates 9,537]

I think I'm going to go to this match, might even see if my new flatmate (who's Dutch) might be interested in going! I'm not going to get to many games this year so would be fantastic if I could see us cap off an excellent pre-season. 

I'm hoping to see strong performances from Hogan, Salem, Kent, and Tmac. I'd also like to see a strong start early, while its been good we've finished well in our first 2 NAB games of like to see us get early goals on the board,

 

 

[dee-luded 2,958]

On 10/03/2016 at 2:24 PM, old dee said:

I had it for months sue and I tried every thing from Physio to Acupuncture and eventually the only thing that gave relief was a cortisone injection.

Hurt like hell but took about 95% of the problem away.

It flares up if I walk more than a couple kilometres not a good things for us old pricks but I cannot imagine a footballer getting it would be hell.

 

On 10/03/2016 at 2:37 PM, sue said:

cortisone usually gives only a temporary relief.  If you are still having problems OD, go and see a good podiatrist and get them to have some individual orthotics made for you. It's not cheap (!) but it changed me from barely being able to walk because of the pain for a few hours after I woke up to having no problems.  After a few years I stopped wearing them and if I get the smallest flare up I just wear them for a day or two and all is well again.  You might try if you can find a generic instep device if the cost scares you, but it may require the individually moulded orthotic to work properly.

proper orthotics are an excellent choice, for feet & lower back issues.  If i stop wearing them,  within 36 hrs,  I will start locking up in the lower back.  I don't wear them around the house.  just moccasins.

Edited March 11, 2016 by dee-luded

[Deestroy All 14,262]

13 hours ago, DemonDave said:

would be safe to assume every club will be sticking to 90 this weekend.

I believe they have to.

[whatwhat say what 19,114]

But with more players than in round 1.

 

Expect to see a lot of very tired players when the real thing starts.

Edited March 11, 2016 by DemonAndrew

[old dee 22,930]

Thanks for all the ideas guys. I have to say the only good thing about the ageing process is that I still doing it.

Go Dees

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

Saints still favourite for the game....we are around 2.60 i think.....a guy can make a bit of cash this pre season! Go Dees.

 

[Skuit 9,249]

I'm curious as to on what logic the Saints are favourites? We're shorter priced v GWS for round one of the real stuff. ?

[doc roet 1,208]

Anyone seen the team list for sunday vs the saints?

[jnrmac 19,077]

On 3/10/2016 at 0:37 PM, old dee said:

Nothing else matters being satisfied with losses should be  consigned to every MFC supporters bin.

Err yes it does... no injuries please.

[Crompton's the man 635]

2 hours ago, Skuit said:

I'm curious as to on what logic the Saints are favourites? We're shorter priced v GWS for round one of the real stuff. ?

Good question

 

 

 I only have $123.50 left in my Super Fund to spend before the old age pension kicks in and need to know how to invest wisely?

 

 

[Sir Why You Little 34,612]

5 minutes ago, Crompton's the man said:

Good question

 

 

 I only have $123.50 left in my Super Fund to spend before the old age pension kicks in and need to know how to invest wisely?

 

 

Eddie wants that money...

[Crompton's the man 635]

8 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Eddie wants that money...

I believe in His vision

 

and I'm sure it'll be good for all of us, not just Collingwood 

( which I'm thinking of visiting while I'm on the South Island out of reverence for Murray the Weed and others  -  is it worth the trip?)

 

and even more importantly, is it possible to see the game in a country that only recognises rugby, beer and horseracing ?

[Willmoy1947 3,791]

Yes, I think slow starts equates a bit to lack of confidence, and as we possibly clock up the wins we will be up and about quicker in tandem.

great to see this happen because then we will be something, like seemingly an age ago.

[Mazer Rackham 14,970]

2 hours ago, Skuit said:

I'm curious as to on what logic the Saints are favourites? We're shorter priced v GWS for round one of the real stuff. ?

There's no logic. The odds don't represent percentage likelihood of winning/losing. Probably Saints fans are keener punters and more of them have put more money on, leading the bookies to drop the payout to protect themselves.

[Mazer Rackham 14,970]

All I want to see tomorrow is the right attitude.

In years past this is exactly the kind of game we'd drop. Come out not switched on, not on the ball, soft, call it what you will. In the twinkling of an eye we're 5 goals down and game over.

I just want to see us show determination and resolve from the first bounce, attacking the ball all day, win or lose. Good skills, bad skills, 90 or 160 rotations, doesn't matter. Just want to see the right attitude.