GAME DAY - Round 1, 2017

[Wiseblood 24,637]

Confirmed - McCartin out, Jack Lonie his replacement.

No changes for us.

[Die Hard Demon 1,224]

so edgy .. thought some drinks would help settle the nerves.. wrong

[Ted Lasso 19,513]

I actually think the change helps them! Bit worried we don't have Jetta to help cover the mozzie fleet 

[Ethan Tremblay 30,856]

Just now, Abe said:

I actually think the change helps them! Bit worried we don't have Jetta to help cover the mozzie fleet 

Jetta isn't playing?

[Die Hard Demon 1,224]

jetts playing. think i'd prefer it if the potato was playing 

[Ted Lasso 19,513]

3 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Jetta isn't playing?

Oh I didn't realise he was playing, sorry

[Tony Tea 2,809]

7 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

It all started on a day like today some ten years ago. The day of the 2007 Season Launch on 30th March when the teams met on a Friday night before a crowd that was just shy of 50,000.

That was a shattering loss. Completely killed my expectations and the season.

[Tony Tea 2,809]

Never been more nervous at the start of a season. It would have to be St Kilda at Etihad. 

[Mazer Rackham 14,971]

21 minutes ago, picket fence said:

Yesterday !!!!!

Yesterday
All my turf sods seemed so far away

Now they've got me ready for the play

O I believe in yesterday

Suddenly
I'm all clodded like I used to be
I had hoped Adele would ruin me

O I believe in yesterday

 

Why ... they ... close the roof

I don't know

My grass can't grow

Play...ers... hack with studs

I'll be mud
Like yesterday..ay..ay..ay..

 

Yesterday
I was totally unfit for play

Now they've grassed me over in one day

O I believe in yesterday

 

[dazzledavey36 54,871]

Good to see Brayshaw Petracca Stretch and T Mac already out on the ground doing some work.

[Moneider96 1,045]

Haaa, they chose Lonie instead of Acres as replacement. A lot of saints fans won't be happy with that.

[Tony Tea 2,809]

Don't know about the weather in Docklands, but there were massive raindrops as I drove through Ivanhoe.

[Lord Travis 10,729]

1 minute ago, Moneider96 said:

Haaa, they chose Lonie instead of Acres as replacement. A lot of saints fans won't be happy with that.

Works in our favor. Acres is a good runner and ripped us apart last year.

[Chook 15,013]

9 minutes ago, Tony Tea said:

Never been more nervous at the start of a season. It would have to be St Kilda at Etihad. 

I’ve never been less nervous. I have absolutely no expectations that we’ll win, though I’m sure that will change as soon as they’re out there and competing.

[picket fence 17,146]

1 minute ago, Tony Tea said:

Don't know about the weather in Docklands, but there were massive raindrops as I drove through Ivanhoe.

Pretty wet over in Ivanhoe, England I believe! Not surprising really!

[Guest]

Players already checking out the turf and shaking their heads. Joke of a place. 

[Tony Tea 2,809]

What's up with Blacres? He smashed us last year.

[Tony Tea 2,809]

Just now, picket fence said:

Pretty wet over in Ivanhoe, England I believe! Not surprising really!

And the road between Ivanhoe in England and Docklands is an absolute wash-out.

[picket fence 17,146]

3 minutes ago, Scythe said:

Players already checking out the turf and shaking their heads. Joke of a place. 

Stand by, this will be a public relations nightmare for the AFL. I can just see it now Star player........... Insert name does major injury on shifting surface. Afl says Its not our fault!! AFLPA on behalf of player, sue of the AFL, Shitihad , Adele and whoever else is involved!!

Saw it in my tea leaves this morning!!

Edited March 25, 2017 by picket fence

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

3 minutes ago, Scythe said:

Players already checking out the turf and shaking their heads. Joke of a place. 

...Oh dear.

[bandicoot 1,395]

4 minutes ago, Scythe said:

Players already checking out the turf and shaking their heads. Joke of a place. 

Might be a positive for us... could slow down their running game and make it more of a scrap.

as long as no one does an acl 

[dazzledavey36 54,871]

9 minutes ago, Scythe said:

Players already checking out the turf and shaking their heads. Joke of a place. 

Jonesy bounced the ball in one patchy area in the pocket down the coventry end and there was sand bouncing up.

After this game im keen to drop a nuke on this joint.

[Diamond_Jim 12,571]

16 minutes ago, Scythe said:

Players already checking out the turf and shaking their heads. Joke of a place. 

It's not shifting turf that is the problem. They insert blocks of turf with lots of earth so they do not move.

The problem is that each slab does not have time to "knit" with the next and like the lines in a concrete pavement there is the occasional disconnect with the next slab as well as it being minisculey higher or lower. Hit a crack running at full speed and it can be like stubbing your toe.... very dangerous to athletes.

The sand is poured in to minimise the affect of the cracks.

In 2-3 weeks the cracks fill naturally and the surface will be fine .... today.... who knows

Edited March 25, 2017 by Diamond_Jim

[Guest]

And here we are again.

This will show how serious we are. In years gone by when we have had a new coach, it's always been a feeling of new beginnings.

This time around, there is a feeling of continuity. There hasn't been major surgery done to the list or to the club in general. 

Hoping for a W but if life has taught me anything, nothing is guaranteed.

[dazzledavey36 54,871]

Just saw Roosy and Gawny have a hug in the middle of the ground.

God i love Roosy!