GAMEDAY - Round 17

[Whispering_Jack 30,140]

I don't know about anyone else but I've has enough of getting beaten by this mob.

It's time.

[Bitter but optimistic 22,241]

6 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

I don't know about anyone else but I've has enough of getting beaten by this mob.

It's time.

Agreed Jack! Not only is it time but it will be today! To this end I've emptied my Sportsbet account on the Dees.

However, I will not attend Shitiad Stadium but rather, I and the lads,shall watch our magnificent win from the palatial Theatre Room at Romsey Manor.

[DSP 1,488]

Going to head in this afternoon.

Havent been to Etihad in years.

A win against this mob is long overdue.

[Ethan Tremblay 30,861]

I'm never confident going into games at Etihad especially against St Kilda and today is no exception. That said, I don't want a close win, I want to crush any spirit the 'aints may have, and hopefully with that crushing comes tears from Reiwoldt.

Edited July 16, 2016 by Ethan Tremblay

[Bitter but optimistic 22,241]

2 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

I'm never confident going into games at Etihad especially against St Kilda and today is no exception. That said, I don't want a close win, I want to crush any spirit the 'aints may have, and hopefully with that crushing comes tears from Reiwoldt.

Very sporting sentiments Ethan.

BTW Do you ever sleep?

[Ethan Tremblay 30,861]

10 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Very sporting sentiments Ethan.

BTW Do you ever sleep?

Occasionally. All the good home shopping ads are on early in the morning. 

Edited July 16, 2016 by Ethan Tremblay

[Josh 1,420]

FOOTY

[Mickey 4,684]

I'm hoping this game mimics the collingwood and freo win, where we get on top early and really put then to the sword.

 

But this is St Kilda, and Etihad. I'm far from confident 

[Bitter but optimistic 22,241]

5 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Occasionally. All the good home shopping ads are on early in the morning. 

How silly of me Ethan! Of course those programs  would appeal to a thoughtful and responsible consumer who always considers the environment and its sustainability.

[Bitter but optimistic 22,241]

9 minutes ago, Josh said:

FOOTY

A wonderful subject to be sure Josh, but perhaps you could be a little more specific in the focus of your discourse.

[chook fowler 19,459]

35 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Occasionally. All the good home shopping ads are on early in the morning. 

That could be useful for doing circumcisions as we'll 

[Bitter but optimistic 22,241]

3 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

That could be useful for doing circumcisions as we'll 

I'm not sure that circumcisions need to be err .... how shall I put it ..."full length" chook.

[Maldonboy38 6,403]

For once I am feeling ok about this game against the Saints. Right now we have their measure and our defence is starting to tighten up. Our defensive spread from the midfield will make or break this game. Dees by 30 points I reckon. I will have to take many secretive peeks at the AFL app during the game because unfortunately , I start evening shift at 3pm. 

[Nasher 33,616]

I already posted this in the preview thread, but North losing to Port has kept us in touch with the 8, even if barely. A win also puts us a game clear of St Kilda, Collingwood and Richmond.

This season isn't dead yet. Screw our record against the Saints and at Etihad, now is the time to show we're better than these pretenders and put them to the sword.

[martin 727]

Will the roof be open on a perfect day? That would help in our quest. Not sure on the policy any more but it has been open for one or two games this season.

[deeflog 679]

One of the last "hoodoo's" to cross off the list is beating this fickle mob, today is the day to put another "hoodoo" to rest.

[thesleepinggiant 160]

Watched a little bit of the crows/pies game last night, that Brad Couch goes alright....

[deanox 9,922]

9 minutes ago, Nasher said:

I already posted this in the preview thread, but North losing to Port has kept us in touch with the 8, even if barely. A win also puts us a game clear of St Kilda, Collingwood and Richmond.

This season isn't dead yet. Screw our record against the Saints and at Etihad, now is the time to show we're better than these pretenders and put them to the sword.

It is long odds to make it but being better than just "mathematically" in the mix this late in the season is a great feeling. 

We'd need to win two more than north and one more than port and hope we make the percentage up in the process.

I they'll both win at least 2 more (North: Collingwood and Saints, Port: suns and Brisbane). If we manage to beat Gold Coast, Carlton and Port (the game for 9th), we'll go close but still may need one more from hawthorn/geelong/west coast.

I can't see ithappening. And I expect to read a lot of "the essendon game cost us finals". And they may be right.

[—coach— 3,496]

13 minutes ago, martin said:

Will the roof be open on a perfect day? That would help in our quest. Not sure on the policy any more but it has been open for one or two games this season.

THE AFL has made a concession with its Etihad Stadium roof policy, declaring the roof will be shut for day games if the contrast between the sun and shade inside the ground is deemed to be a problem for players, coaches and spectators. 

afl.com

[sue 9,106]

3 minutes ago, deanox said:

It is long odds to make it but being better than just "mathematically" in the mix this late in the season is a great feeling. 

We'd need to win two more than north and one more than port and hope we make the percentage up in the process.

I they'll both win at least 2 more (North: Collingwood and Saints, Port: suns and Brisbane). If we manage to beat Gold Coast, Carlton and Port (the game for 9th), we'll go close but still may need one more from hawthorn/geelong/west coast.

I can't see ithappening. And I expect to read a lot of "the essendon game cost us finals". And they may be right.

And I expect/hope that that loss will be motivation in 2017 to never lose a winnable game.

[daisycutter 29,616]

19 minutes ago, martin said:

Will the roof be open on a perfect day? That would help in our quest. Not sure on the policy any more but it has been open for one or two games this season.

doubt it as the game is starting late at 3:20 and shadows would be a major problem. but who knows

Edited July 16, 2016 by daisycutter

[Robot Devil 1,895]

Congratulations to Jack Grimes in his 100th game today. 

Hope he plays a blinder. 

[Generation dee 1,336]

I've noticed over the last 2 weeks a slight change in roos in the media. It seems he is being more nostalgic and talking about the future outside of football. For some reason, the hunch I get is that knowing his coaching career at the top level is ending, I feel like he is going to push really hard for that 8th spot. Whilst he has been super at "educating" thus far, I wouldn't be surprised to see a real push towards "motivation" if even behind closed doors. He obviously had us primed for a big start against freo, even considering we gave the first 2 goals up. I'll just say, for those going today, get in early as I think the first 10 minutes will be explosive. We can not lose to the saints again, and I predict we will destroy them early, even at that abysmal stadium. 

[beelzebub 23,376]

4 minutes ago, Generation dee said:

I've noticed over the last 2 weeks a slight change in roos in the media. It seems he is being more nostalgic and talking about the future outside of football. For some reason, the hunch I get is that knowing his coaching career at the top level is ending, I feel like he is going to push really hard for that 8th spot. Whilst he has been super at "educating" thus far, I wouldn't be surprised to see a real push towards "motivation" if even behind closed doors. He obviously had us primed for a big start against freo, even considering we gave the first 2 goals up. I'll just say, for those going today, get in early as I think the first 10 minutes will be explosive. We can not lose to the saints again, and I predict we will destroy them early, even at that abysmal stadium. 

I like your thinking.Hope you're right.

This does raise questions but maybe for another day

[Generation dee 1,336]

6 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

I like your thinking.Hope you're right.

This does raise questions but maybe for another day

I may be wrong, just the impression I've got. When you have a list as healthy as we have in round 17, you can't afford to not put it all on the line.

Anyway, looking forward to watching frost and omac today, frost has been making some mistakes but he has looked to take the game on, as well as use his athleticism 3rd man up. It's a lot more comfortable for him down there and I'm glad the forward ruck project has ended. Also the other player set for a big day is gawn. Hickey smashed him last time, but gawny is a very good learner, think it will be a different story today.