GAME DAY - Round 3, 2017

[Demon Disciple 12,124]

3 minutes ago, Rod Grinter Riot Squad said:

Started too late, took a risk.

 

my kids were still in the womb...

As opposed to singing the song whilst conceiving?

[DubDee 25,863]

Happy to see so much optimism but after last week barely beating the bottom team I have no idea where the optimism comes from. Cats were top 2 last year with the same team. We finished 11th as we all know. 

We have a chance but with 3-4 key players missing And such a young squad, I can't see it

if we start like we did in the last 2 games we'll be down by 35 at QT

[Redleg 40,924]

Not only winning, but it is great that at the same time we are blooding new players. 3 in the first 3 rounds is fantastic for our depth. 

Edited April 8, 2017 by Redleg

[CityDee 738]

Warm day with the roof closed could suit us as much as i hate it , young legs

[Glenn Molloy 494]

I'm quietly confident as well - there was alot of pressure on us last week to make sure we didn't "choke" against a bottom team.  We nearly did, but getting the result will give the players plenty of confidence, and they will go into the game with freedom given that the Hogan/Lewis suspensions have most punters writing us off.  The other thing that is notable is Geelong's selection - they've bought back two inside mids (Guthrie and Menegola) and Zac Smith, because they are very worried about our brute strength around stoppages.  They were on the canvas last week against North and it's a sign of a good side to come back and win but I just think their depth isn't quite what it used to be.  Need huge games from Tommy Mac on Hawkins, and our small forwards (Kent, Hannan, ANB, Garlett) to combine for at least 6 goals for us to win.

[John Crow Batty 8,863]

4 hours ago, Mud Dogs Gonna Win said:

Cmon man.. did you start following us this year? We won 3 in a row last year before Carlton embarrassed us..

Those losses against Carlton and Geelong wiped out a lot of good memories for the season.

[Cards13 9,117]

Flying back from Queenstown so will miss the first half and get to listen to the rest on the radio driving home. Always start the week confident but then some old MFCSS kicks and I get very nervous, will be good to just flick in the radio to see how we are going. 

[Demon_spurs 1,853]

21 minutes ago, Glenn Molloy said:

I'm quietly confident as well - there was alot of pressure on us last week to make sure we didn't "choke" against a bottom team.  We nearly did, but getting the result will give the players plenty of confidence, and they will go into the game with freedom given that the Hogan/Lewis suspensions have most punters writing us off.  The other thing that is notable is Geelong's selection - they've bought back two inside mids (Guthrie and Menegola) and Zac Smith, because they are very worried about our brute strength around stoppages.  They were on the canvas last week against North and it's a sign of a good side to come back and win but I just think their depth isn't quite what it used to be.  Need huge games from Tommy Mac on Hawkins, and our small forwards (Kent, Hannan, ANB, Garlett) to combine for at least 6 goals for us to win.

You know although I believe we will miss Hogan, his work up the ground last week was undervalued, however I haven't exactly warmed to Lewis, he has come across with a reputation for having the ability to hit targets, I have seen him make more than average turnovers kicking or handpassing to the opposition (i believe he admitted this after his first game). The inclusion of Kent and Vince are excellent inclusions, and who knows how the Bull will go. I'm quietly confident so much I tipped them this week.

[Maldonboy38 6,403]

Forward - We will really miss Hogan. His forward play is one thing, but some of his work up the ground and st half forward ball ups he was active and influential. With him in our forward line we would have been too strong for the Cats.

Midfield - could be a break even, but the potential of Dangerwood doing some amazing inspiring things to lift their team over the line is a strong possibility. will really miss the presence, positioning and leadership of Lewis.

Defence - Vince is a huge plus even though he is making a couple of horrible errors each game. 

If Harry Taylor plays on OMac it could be interesting. OMac, though capable of some slow and error ridden footy will probably cover Taylor whose forward play is questionable at best. 

Very borderline game - feels like the Saints game. 

[Glenn Molloy 494]

10 minutes ago, Demon_spurs said:

You know although I believe we will miss Hogan, his work up the ground last week was undervalued, however I haven't exactly warmed to Lewis, he has come across with a reputation for having the ability to hit targets, I have seen him make more than average turnovers kicking or handpassing to the opposition (i believe he admitted this after his first game). The inclusion of Kent and Vince are excellent inclusions, and who knows how the Bull will go. I'm quietly confident so much I tipped them this week.

I agree with you re: Hogan - although he was goalless last week he's so valuable as a hit up forward and doesn't need to kick a bag to make a difference.  In regards to Lewis, what I've noticed is that he's looked up a couple of times and not seen a target that he might normally see at Hawthorn, and found himself under pressure...he's playing in a different team and game style.  What people forget with the Hawks is that part of the reason that they hit targets is because those who received it made it so easy for the kicker - their running patterns are so predictable to one another.  Even Chip Frawley hits more targets at Hawthorn now!  I think you'll find that Lewis makes less turnovers the more games he plays (starting from round 6 unfortunately!!)

[Hogans Heroe"s 16]

5 hours ago, deanox said:

When looking at the fixture and the ladder, today offers a real opportunity. I think that we'll have six teams 0-3 and four teams 3-0. A win is a real chance to embed ourselves in the 8.

 

That being said, and it's possibly the MFCSS talking, but I still just can't actually bring myself to think we'll win. I have a hope or a dream but it doesn't feel like a reality or an expectation. 

As do I Deanox. And I think everyone else being so confident isn't a good sign. Might setbourselvesbupnfor disappointment here.

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

22 minutes ago, Cards13 said:

Flying back from Queenstown so will miss the first half and get to listen to the rest on the radio driving home. Always start the week confident but then some old MFCSS kicks and I get very nervous, will be good to just flick in the radio to see how we are going. 

Ireland, New Zealand or Tasmania? NZ is the fun one!

[Adam The God 30,256]

8 minutes ago, Wadda We Sing said:

Ireland, New Zealand or Tasmania? NZ is the fun one!

I think Cards said he was in NZ last weekend.

[Monocology 1,109]

2 hours ago, JV7 said:

There are $15 general admin tickets on level 3 which is $10 cheaper than usual. Try the link below:

http://m.ticketmaster.com.au/event/250052567EC71CD9?did=retro

You've just saved me the mortgage JV7 thank you!

David Bowie once asked "is there life on Level 3?" - we'll all know shortly.

[greenmachine 21]

we are real chance in this

[Biffen 12,943]

The way I see it, for the cats to win they need blinders from Selwood,Danger and ChickenHawk. 

Dees by 17 points on our new happy hunting ground.

 

[Maple Demon 449]

Predict Selwood to end the game with a bandage wrapped around his melon.

[What 18,810]

Looking for a  big game from Jack viney today after a subpar opening two games.  

 

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,395]

North lost to Geelong last week and may lose to GWS today, but again they have come to play. No excuses for lack of effort from us today.

Edited April 8, 2017 by Bombay Airconditioning

[Bitter but optimistic 22,239]

I'm tipping us but we will need big games from Watts and Weid to provide opportunities to Garlett and Kent etc. I really don't know much about Smith so I hope he can provide the grunt that many posters have commented on.

[dees189227 12,394]

Well I hope Oliver continues his good form. Well according to the newspapers he will be the next voss. No pressure in him though. 

[Ethan Tremblay 30,860]

Hello all, feel free to post from the start of the game. I'll now be home before the bounce. 

[Moonshadow 17,676]

1 minute ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Hello all, feel free to post from the start of the game. I'll now be home before the bounce. 

Phew, thank god for that. I was having panic attacks at the thought of holding back, Ethan. Now I can blurt it out from first bounce!

[dees189227 12,394]

1 hour ago, Monocology said:

You've just saved me the mortgage JV7 thank you!

David Bowie once asked "is there life on Level 3?" - we'll all know shortly.

Yep saved $30 on getting these tickets. I prefer l3 than below. At least you can see everything. 

[Biffen 12,943]

6 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Hello all, feel free to post from the start of the game. I'll now be home before the bounce. 

Rain on the way.

Could mean they will leave the roof open.

Trying still to remove the stench from the Adele concert.