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GAMEDAY - Round 18

Whispering_Jack
in Melbourne Demons

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So we've reached that part of the season when nothing much hangs on the result for us and we're playing interstate against a team that we haven't beaten at their ground since just after the turn of the century. 

We could still show some character and grit and go for the big upset ... couldn't we?

 

I can recall a rd 22 clash in 2000 when we went over there an pantsed them royally by 12 goals,  yze was on fire, goals galore out of our midfield, and locking in 3rd spot on the ladder.

That and the 98 upset win are my only fond memories of the mighty dees in perth 

Dare to dream today boys?.... just like you did at skilled stadium last year.

 
2 minutes ago, Delusional demon 82 said:

For what its worth also we've responded with a win after our last 3 disappointing losses to st Kilda 

R.P. McMurphy.....

We don't like it when you give the men hope.

Routine and rest is what they need.

Medication time...........

3 minutes ago, Biffen said:

R.P. McMurphy.....

We don't like it when you give the men hope.

Routine and rest is what they need.

Medication time...........

Gold! 


3 minutes ago, Delusional demon 82 said:

Gold! 

Nevertheless that was an amusing thought Randall.

8 minutes ago, Delusional demon 82 said:

Just like Kesey , i reckon the dees have been on lsd since 64

I've had enough medication since the saints debacle 

Well Randall,

Some of the Doctors here are convinced that you're not really crazy,they think your just pretending to stay out of the penitentiary.

What do you say to that?

 

 
1 hour ago, Whispering_Jack said:

So we've reached that part of the season when nothing much hangs on the result for us and we're playing interstate against a team that we haven't beaten at their ground since just after the turn of the century. 

We could still show some character and grit and go for the big upset ... couldn't we?

It's a nice thought Jack but we are now at the back end of the year.

When I look at the team it is The same crew that has not been able to beat any decent team all season.

The inclusions with one exception have not shown anything much in the past.

I have no confidence they can break a 16 game losing sequence. 

45 minutes ago, Biffen said:

Nevertheless that was an amusing thought Randall.

It's Randle and this is the gameday thread.


According to The Age over payed and poor value for money Chris Dawes is one of the AFLPA player reps who met with the the AFL bosses late yesterday to agitate for more money. Could he have spent his time more wisely preparing for today's game? 

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-season-2016-players-meet-the-commission-on-wage-push-20160722-gqbs43.html

Edited by america de cali

Am I mad for thinking for some reason we are a real chance today ? 

5 minutes ago, JV7 said:

Am I mad for thinking for some reason we are a real chance today ? 

Yes

27 minutes ago, JV7 said:

Am I mad for thinking for some reason we are a real chance today ? 

I'm actually with you on this.


1 minute ago, Nasher said:

Because emotion has trumped reason.

Sad that Donald Trump has so much influence here.

^digging the confidence (til Nash came and shat on it :))

They have a formidable team on paper and are virtually unstoppable at home. It would be Roos' greatest win by a long way. Much better than beating a mid table Geelong last year.

lol @ anyone who thinks we will win.

We will be lucky if it isnt a massacre.

 

I had all intention of heading to the game but have been called into work. If any locals want to go my two tickets can be picked up from the ground. Short notice I know but worth a shot, hopefully they don't go to waste. PM if you can make it.

Edited by Ethan Tremblay


7 minutes ago, america de cali said:

Sad that Donald Trump has so much influence here.

I predict that the word "trump" is going to go the way of the toothbrush moustache: no one will use it by fear of association.

Won't get close. We just don't win these games. Even when we are going well we don't win them.

24 minutes ago, praha said:

Won't get close. We just don't win these games. Even when we are going well we don't win them.

Whatever else we have been this team is not the cellar dweller of the past. As a mid table team with upside we are now always a chance of an upset. If we are on and they are a bit off thats enough for a win.

 

 
40 minutes ago, Bells said:

I think we will win, not sure why....

Just had a read of the West Coast board... They are a little nervous. Think Gawn & our midfield will get on top but their defence will shut us down. 

It's an interesting point. We should have the edge at centre bounces & like the Adelaide game if we get on top we are hard to stop & inturn it'll restrict the WC forwards. If we are smart going forward & dont bomb it in long for the likes of McGovern, Mckenzie, Sheppard & Hurn to pick off we are a chance.

Big open ground should suit the likes of Stretch, Kent, Hunt, Harmes, Petracca. If we can beat them on the inside & get our running game going we can win. The game will be won or lost in the midfield & WC midfield isnt too scary 

EDIT:Wouldn't be surprised to see McGovern a late out with his thumb, Schofield was dropped and is usually best 22.

Edited by JV7

Just now, Robbie57 said:

Whatever else we have been this team is not the cellar dweller of the past. As a mid table team with upside we are now always a chance of an upset. If we are on and they are a bit off thats enough for a win.

 

Of course. But at the same time, as Roos has said, there is zero margin for error. When you look at the team, the inexperience, and the uncanny ability to drop from good to absolutely deplorable after one quarter break, the odds are as stacked against us as they have been in every game we've played there the past decade and a bit. 

I'm actually confident we can keep it to a 4-5 goal loss, which would be a "win" imo. I think that if it's more than that, it'll be a blowout. 


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