TEAM SELECTION AND MATCH PREVIEW - ROUND 1

[old55 23,369]

Joel Smith hardly a surprise after Garland went down, with Hibberd and Wagner already unavailable.  Congrats and good luck to Joel.

[old dee 23,777]

Just now, Grand New Flag said:

Yes, but my view is that it is a strong team.

 

OK so Kennedy is not playing.

[bandicoot 1,395]

12 minutes ago, ArtificialWisdom said:

Yeah, that was the start of his end of season collapse where he just couldnt find the goals after that.

We were also coming off the Darwin game which wouldn't have helped 

[old55 23,369]

30 minutes ago, Grand New Flag said:

Team has been selected.

There are some big surprises!!!

That is all I can say.

A big surprise would be someone who didn't play JLT like Hannan.

If Tyson's out because "he's underdone", then it would be a surprise to see Kent who has had even less exposure.

Smith hardly a surprise with the injuries we have back there to medium talls.

Reading Goodwin's player reviews I think he likes ANB's pre-season and he may play ahead of others.

[At the break of Gawn 4,460]

5 minutes ago, Grand New Flag said:

Yes, but my view is that it is a strong team.

 

Any hints on Watts?

[old dee 23,777]

1 minute ago, Fifty-5 said:

A big surprise would be someone who didn't play JLT like Hannan.

If Tyson's out because "he's underdone", then it would be a surprise to see Kent who has had even less exposure.

Smith hardly a surprise with the injuries we have back there to medium talls.

Reading Goodwin's player reviews I think he likes ANB's pre-season and he may play ahead of others.

What is his skill that hurts the opposition? I don't see one.

At best he is serviceable IMO.

[old55 23,369]

1 minute ago, old dee said:

What is his skill that hurts the opposition? I don't see one.

At best he is serviceable IMO.

I don't have the mag with me so I can't exactly quote it but in essence Goodwin said he'd had a great pre-season and really plays the game the way we want it to be played.  I think he's a bit vanilla too but I'm just trying to read the tea leaves.

[watchtheeyes 1,417]

6 minutes ago, Fifty-5 said:

A big surprise would be someone who didn't play JLT like Hannan.

If Tyson's out because "he's underdone", then it would be a surprise to see Kent who has had even less exposure.

Smith hardly a surprise with the injuries we have back there to medium talls.

Reading Goodwin's player reviews I think he likes ANB's pre-season and he may play ahead of others.

A big, but pleasant surprise could be trenners....?

[watchtheeyes 1,417]

Really really (really) hoping I don't see Spencer there instead of Watts...

 

Really.

[Diamond_Jim 12,529]

If Watts is not selected it is another stuff up by the new management. (The other was the co-captaincy)

Watts is clearly best 22... ok he could be better.... but this will make the weekend all about Watts and not about team improvement.

Hopefully Watts is selected... we have a win and can get the season away to a decent start. MFCSS says otherwise of course !!

[What 18,810]

Watts will play, he was never not going to.

[dazzledavey36 54,236]

Watts Garlett Kent Tyson and Smith will all play.

No sources or anything just a hunch.

[watchtheeyes 1,417]

 

[Copuchas 758]

Anyone who didn't play JLT and isn't considered "best 22" would be a big surprise:  Hannan, Pedersen, Kennedy, Trengove.  Jetta / Tyson / Kent / Garlett all have an element of surprise by virtue of limited JLT / Casey time.  We shall see..... 

Edited March 23, 2017 by Copuchas
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[Damo 3,344]

This has been a terrific pre-season in my view. Ive enjoyed it anyway.

The new frantic hard hitting approach must lead to a better start of season than any I can remember for at least 10 years.

Im happy to back the best 22 pinned onto the changeroom wall this afternoon.

 

[GawnWithTheWind 604]

30 minutes ago, Grand New Flag said:

Yes, but my view is that it is a strong team.

 

Give us more more more!

[Siren 156]

Big surprise coming for round 1 team. Confirming what GNF must have been told as well.

[jules7 787]

What is the dam surprise? 

[At the break of Gawn 4,460]

1 minute ago, Siren said:

Big surprise coming for round 1 team. Confirming what GNF must have been told as well.

Can you elaborate please? ?

[dazzledavey36 54,236]

Just tell us you [snip]

[PaulRB 6,342]

 Demons rookie Smith to make debut against Saints

So now have Stretch, Viney and Smith in the team - Looks like the breeding program is starting to pay off!!!

Edited March 23, 2017 by PaulRB

[picket fence 17,035]

The suspense is killing me, I have a bad feeling about this!!

[Demi Dee 578]

10 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Just tell us you [snip]

Rumours starting to pop up that maybe Hannan might debut.  Watts doing extra ruck duties at training. Guess we'll find out pretty soon. 

[McQueen 17,864]

All this anticipation coupled with some supposed surprises has me so worked up!

It's a real bonus living in WA and getting the teams announced 3 hours earlier than Vic.

[DemonLad5 1,642]

The surprise is that Cale Morton is back

 

there you go