What has happened to Jake Spencer? I assume he is injured, because I really dislike the idea of running Gawn into the ground before the season even starts.

Of course, anybody with half a brain could have seen that our lack of ruck depth would be a problem at some point this year.

Predictions:

If we win, someone on Demonland will say it was because St Kilda was one game behind in their preparation and it showed by how much they tired.

If we lose, someone on Demonland will say it was because St Kilda was one game behind in their preparation and it showed by how much they tried.

38 minutes ago, stuie said:

98 rotations in NAB 2.

 

Where'd you find that Stu? Tried to find it myself, unsuccessfully.

25 minutes ago, old dee said:

It is in the bag bb Dees by 7 points.

You're starting to sound like me OD. You're still a little conservative though. I'm going 37 points. Maybe more but I'm trying to keep a lid on things.

GO DEES!

1 hour ago, low flying Robbo said:

I'll be tying the knot midway through the first quarter. I expect someone to kick goal of the year to celebrate....

Congratulations LFR.

Jake Spencer - Plantar fasciitis (From interview with Paul Roos on SEN)

9 minutes ago, poita said:

What has happened to Jake Spencer? I assume he is injured, because I really dislike the idea of running Gawn into the ground before the season even starts.

Of course, anybody with half a brain could have seen that our lack of ruck depth would be a problem at some point this year.

You leave yourself open when you make a statement like that. Get ready to ride the bumps.

Plantar Fasciitis?  Spencer could be out for a while then...I think they should of given Max King a run for this game as he will be Gawn's replacement, if he goes down!!

1 hour ago, low flying Robbo said:

I'll be tying the knot midway through the first quarter. I expect someone to kick goal of the year to celebrate....

Congratulations - hopefully to a fellow true blue Demon.

saints have their full team playing.  you look it and there are 3-4 old guns.  and i mean old.  then they have 2-3 good youngsters and maybe 2 good mid age players. they have a lot of plodders

i know I am biased but our squad is a lot better than theirs, surely?  i expect 3 wins against the saints this year

29 minutes ago, FireInTheBelly said:

Where'd you find that Stu? Tried to find it myself, unsuccessfully.

Someone asked the Champion Data facebook page after the game.

 

8 minutes ago, stuie said:

Someone asked the Champion Data facebook page after the game.

 

Ok cheers.

Do you think there's a reason why the AFL have chosen not to display the interchange information on their match centre? Champion data are obviously recording it.

1 hour ago, DeeSpencer said:

FB: Wagner  Garland  Jetta

HB: Vince   T McDonald  Salem

C: M Jones   Viney   Grimes

HF: Kent   Hogan   Kennedy

FF: Garlett  Pedersen  Watts

Foll: Gawn   Tyson  Jones

Int (from):  Oliver, Harmes, Bugg, Frost, Stretch, Hunt, Michie, Terlich, Oscar

So 3 guys will probably start off at Casey and the interchange rotations will be interesting to watch. 

I like that backline.

4 minutes ago, FireInTheBelly said:

Ok cheers.

Do you think there's a reason why the AFL have chosen not to display the interchange information on their match centre? Champion data are obviously recording it.

Not sure, but would assume they just don't allocate as many resources to NAB games.

1 hour ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

This round gets closer to real season.  Six player bench but only 90 i/changes.  

NAB 1 was about 120 i/c (on a hot day on a big oval).

NAB 2 i/c were 'closer to match conditions' (Viney interview) but don't know how many.  

NAB 3 will be 90 rotations (in mild conditions). 

Whether we have a 4 or 6 bench, 90 will be a good guide to our stamina. 

I'm not fussed about the result  - just hope for a good work out, that we play the game out, not run out of puff and no injuries on an surface that has never been kind to us. 

ps would be rapt if we also win...

Lucifer be fussed about the result every week. 

ANYONE CAN LOSE...

52 minutes ago, The Reverend said:

You leave yourself open when you make a statement like that. Get ready to ride the bumps.

How is the Inner Kingdom treating you Reverend?

50 minutes ago, _becks_ said:

Plantar Fasciitis?  Spencer could be out for a while then...

really? I had it years ago and it was almost instantly cured (symptom-wise) by an individually moulded instep in my shoes.  Didn't know it could be worse than that?

1 minute ago, sue said:

really? I had it years ago and it was almost instantly cured (symptom-wise) by an individually moulded instep in my shoes.  Didn't know it could be worse than that?

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.

2 hours ago, Copuchas said:

See injury update just posted: http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2016-03-10/vandenberg-in-doubt-for-saints

Looks like no Dunn or Vanders and likely that Lumumba will play for Casey.  Petracca still a fair way off before playing footy of any kind......sigh...

 

This quote from the article made me laugh

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“He [Angus] has had a good week to date running – mainly straight-line running. We expect him to do some agility and skill work on Friday and he’s definitely a chance to potentially play for Casey next weekend,” Misson said.

 

56 minutes ago, monoccular said:

Congratulations - hopefully to a fellow true blue Demon.

Cheers. Wouldn't have it any other way

6 minutes ago, 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.

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.

what has ANB done that has caused him not to be given a single game this preseason? Thought he had really come on by the end of last year. interesting. 

good to hear Angus should play a VFL game next weekend!

from the squad listed, with VDB, Angus and Dunn coming back we'll need to trim it by 7.  not an easy task

26 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

This quote from the article made me laugh

 

And this one has its charms.

'Draftees Sam Weideman, Liam Hulett and Mitch King . . . – they’ve actually had a really good pre-season most of them.'

53 minutes ago, stuie said:

Not sure, but would assume they just don't allocate as many resources to NAB games.

They showed the stat at half time and it was 40-44 iirc