To add to that, the replay of the Scorps shows ANB is trying hard but he hardly inspired massive confidence, I think he will make it long term but I don't see him replacing anyone yet. Possibly when Oliver needs a rest then he can prove his worth. Another couple of weeks of high possessions and more importantly quality possessions before you reward the kid. Petracca clearly still a week or two away but showing plenty. Wiedemann to get a look in 2nd half of the year

I think theres a chance Petracca does come in and plays permanent forward alongside Hogan , with Watts spending more time in the midfield to help cover the loss of Bernie

 

Wagner - He made a terrific start to the game and was among our best in the first term, despite sitting on the bench for the first 7-8 minutes. Unfortunately Harvey got off on him a few times - which wasn't necessarily his fault because a couple of times he went to make a two on one, but ultimately if your opponents kicks six, you question whether a change is required.  But like Billy, I hope he gets another chance and if Howey play - could be his match-up.

Well if that is the case what the heck were the FD Thinking?? Wganer 1st gamer on Harvey. the obviuos mismatch height wise was worrying, then add the speed factor.theis adds to a major mismatch.

I thought Wgner did orright and he stays for another week or two. Still have some misgivings but lets see how it pans out!

although we'll miss Vince. collingwood are without Elliot and Swan which are two of their best

add to that Witts and Williams who are best 22.  and a ? over Varcoe. so they are certainly in worse shape than us injury wise.

Scharenberg also a loss for them.

Brayshaw and Garlett to come in for Vince and Bugg

If Gawn performs like he did last week he will dominate Grundy.

Love big Maxy!

1 minute ago, Choke said:

If Gawn performs like he did last week he will dominate Grundy.

Love big Maxy!

He'll still dominate Grundy if he plays half as well.

I'm excited, confident and can't wait for this match. 

Hold me.

8 minutes ago, Nasher said:

I'm excited, confident and can't wait for this match. 

Hold me.

Is Garlett a certain in? Minor ankle injuries can take a couple of weeks to get over.

I wouldn't bother listening to Dave "Mr personality" Misson anymore after he declared he was a certain starter last week. 

Isn't it intriguing when the media move the spotlight from club to club depending on outcomes from each weekend.......I guess that's part and parcel of AFL and has been for a while, but the media exposure pours it on as if they're looking for a kill. 

Despite Buckley having been re-signed or having passed go for a..... "Contract extension" (you know that arcade rally game where everytime you cross the finish line you get a "time extension!"), the heat is on at the Pies at 1-2 having been spruiked - and even spruiked themselves - as possible premiership contenders, looking to finish in the higher realms of the top 8.

Our Dees were the biggest losers at Round 2 and now face a backs-to-the-wall Pies outfit determined to click into gear. It's a big ask to get up each week, but the Dees must play at the standard they set themselves. Each. Week. 

Get passed Round 4 - and without wanting to look at weeks in advance - and it will no doubt be the same predicament - a severe focus on the "Contract extension" Dimma coached Tigers. Make no mistake, a Tigers outfit at 1-3 on Anzac Eve will be huge. Book early.....

Not relevant to this thread, but this is our third away game in a row. We are lucky in that two of them are still played at our home ground but it is interesting nonetheless.

 

 

On 10 April 2016 at 5:40 PM, Gorgoroth said:

Frost, M Jones, Harmes will be in the gun.

 

we won't see Petracca or Trenners, ANB and Pedders should come in. I doubt weeds would come in either.

M. Jones was our fourth highest possession player (even if some went awry) . Bugg more likely to,lose his spot. Rather see Brayshaw ahead of Pedders.

Gawn played against Grundy and Witts last year in the round 18 clash and took them both to rhe cleaners.

Expecting Gawn to have a day out.

8 hours ago, MrReims said:

Watched the replay twice now, Bugg and VDB keep their spots. Wagner is touch and go but my gut says stay, likewise Stretch who will be better for the run in the firsts.

IN Garlett (Brayshaw if unfit)

OUT Vince

VDB to the midfield to get his hands on the pill a bit more rotating with BenKen who will want to put on a show against the old mob. Wagner might be the perfect match up for Howe not having any relationship with him and has the legs to burn the lazy bugger off the other way

Classic Demonland logic:

A player who joins Melbourne will be inspired to play the game of his life against his old club. Whereas a player who leaves Melbourne won't.

6 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

Not relevant to this thread, but this is our third away game in a row. We are lucky in that two of them are still played at our home ground but it is interesting nonetheless.

 

 

I am confident that if we had played Essendon on our "home ground" we would have whipped them. It was the 'away' guernsey which was our downfall. 

This looms as possibly our biggest match for the year, same for the pies. A loss to either team is disastrous, while a win gets the other back on track. Expect the Pies to come out absolutely firing in the first 10 minutes similar to the bombers, we wilted at this increased pressure last time but we have to match it and go beyond.

Brayshaw was underdone v Bombers, he will be ready to go this week. Garlett was expected to get up for the Kanags game according to Misso, if he isn't right for this week I will never believe another word that comes out of his mouth.

Harmes had a much improved performance on the weekend but still is not doing enough, and AVB missed a sitter and has had pretty low output for the first few rounds. These two I don't expect to be dropped but they are in the firing line once Petracca is good to go.

We're going to need some big performances this week, we have to bring what we had from the start of the 2nd quarter to this game. No more honourable losses, no more yoyo performances, get the bloody job done.

8 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Classic Demonland logic:

A player who joins Melbourne will be inspired to play the game of his life against his old club. Whereas a player who leaves Melbourne won't.

 

Well Ben Ken has an appetite for the contest and Im sure he'd love to torch his old side who barely ever gave him a go

Jeremy Howe is one of the laziest players in the league and I bet he doesn't fire a shot on Sunday

Severely doubt Tracc will play this week, and even if he did, Watts will not play midfield. His best games this year have been as the third tall in the forward line. IMO his worst games in the last few years have been in the midfield mix.

15 minutes ago, Pates said:

This looms as possibly our biggest match for the year, same for the pies. A loss to either team is disastrous, while a win gets the other back on track. Expect the Pies  Pendlebury to come out absolutely firing in the first 10 minutes similar to the bombers, we wilted at this increased pressure last time but we have to match it and go beyond.

Brayshaw was underdone v Bombers, he will be ready to go this week. Garlett was expected to get up for the Kanags game according to Misso, if he isn't right for this week I will never believe another word that comes out of his mouth.

Harmes had a much improved performance on the weekend but still is not doing enough, and AVB missed a sitter and has had pretty low output for the first few rounds. These two I don't expect to be dropped but they are in the firing line once Petracca is good to go.

We're going to need some big performances this week, we have to bring what we had from the start of the 2nd quarter to this game. No more honourable losses, no more yoyo performances, get the bloody job done.

Fixed. 

18 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

Jeremy Howe is one of the laziest players in the league and I bet he doesn't fire a shot on Sunday

He's guaranteed to kick six now, thanks.

Surely Bucks won't put Pendles on half back again like last week?

Without Vince to hold him (like last year, man that was great to watch), Pendles could go nuts in the middle.

1 hour ago, Devil is in the Detail said:

Nice cameo from Nathan Jones

26 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

He's guaranteed to kick six now, thanks.

He wont but kennedy will fire up

51 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

Not relevant to this thread, but this is our third away game in a row. We are lucky in that two of them are still played at our home ground but it is interesting nonetheless.

 

 

I noticed this when looking at the fixture a while back... I guess it doesnt mean all that much i mean hell a few years back we played our first 6/7 games ath the MCG then got shipped interstate the whole back half of the year. I like the idea of having a few more at home down the back half. 

 

9 hours ago, Petraccattack said:

I think theres a chance Petracca does come in and plays permanent forward alongside Hogan , with Watts spending more time in the midfield to help cover the loss of Bernie

 

I like the idea of Petracca playing forward a bit when he comes in but maybe 2 or 3 more weeks. Watts on the other hand, I think he and Hogan are starting to get a bit of consistancy between them they both work so hard to get each other in the game (too hard in the 4th qtr sunday) . Watts is a 3rd tall playing the 2nd tall role atm (lets face it Frost is a decoy at best) and is doing a pretty good job (excluding rd 2 but hell Kennedy was the only decent player that week) Point is i think Watts needs to stay forward while it is working. 

On 4/13/2016 at 10:16 AM, Choke said:

Surely Bucks won't put Pendles on half back again like last week?

Without Vince to hold him (like last year, man that was great to watch), Pendles could go nuts in the middle.

He's pretty sore apparently, i don't think Bucks will be keen to let him anywhere near Jack Viney so i'm pretty certain he will play half back. in which case i hope Hogan and Frost are instructed to put him to ground ( fairly ) every chance they get. 

I'd send Bugg to Treloar and try and limit his influence, outside him they don't have many match winners.