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MATCH PREVIEW AND TEAM SELECTION - ROUND 6

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3 hours ago, Rusty Nails said:

Is that a good thing BBO I tended to like his size up forward as when he hit a pack....he hit!

Wise words there. Will gypsy see the light I wonder!

I guess he must be fitter and more mobile ...... but yes his physical impact will be much less.

I guess we'll see - a little extra pace at Etihad is no bad thing.

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    3 hours ago, Biffen said:

    And you picked them up.

    I'm afraid it's the rather embarrassing issue of the guts getting a guts all over again.

    And the tinea is now even worse because my feet are constantly in the shade.

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    1 hour ago, Billy said:

    Who kicks goals for us Sunday?

    Who plays on Daniher?

    Who rucks?

    Who wins?

    1. Hibberd, Vince, Hunt, Bugg (1... maybe), Multiples (maybe) ...Pedders, Tracc, Jeffy, Watts

    2. Ideally a combo of mostly Frost and cameos from T-Mac

    3. Pedders doing the bulk with resting cameos (i hope) from Watts and probably a few minutes from Frosty thrown in to mix it up and give both a chop out.

    4. Bombres by 3 to 6.

    5. None of the above

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    20 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

    I guess he must be fitter and more mobile ...... but yes his physical impact will be much less.

    I guess we'll see - a little extra pace at Etihad is no bad thing.

    A little extra pace for us can only be a good thing....no matter where it comes from!

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    7 hours ago, big_red_fire_engine said:

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     Stretch going back to tinker on his game is not a bad thing.

    Might be hard to tinker, given that he didn't play for Casey and is obviously on standby in case of injury to a named player.

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    42 minutes ago, Redleg said:

    Might be hard to tinker, given that he didn't play for Casey and is obviously on standby in case of injury to a named player.

    Well giving his body a rest on a short week then. Didn't think he has been his energetic self the last 2 weeks. 

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    Gee - a few blow outs at the moment - % is king. Who would have thought that that Hawks and Swans were gimmes ?Wouldn't mind a 10 goal thumping of the dons tomorrow... and a win for starters... 

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    9 hours ago, old dee said:

    Sorry to be negative Fifty- 50 suspension show a lack of application and sense. Injuries  hurt but the Dogs  had some bad injuries last year and still managed to win enough to make the finals and win the GF. Because IMO their talent level is better and deeper. We are still 4- 5 players off a finals team. 

    Timing of our injuries, to key players, early on in games has not only left us without that key player but also left us with the need to rob Peter to pay Paul during those games, and reducing interchange options.

    IF for example the Max and the Spence injuries had occurred in the final quarter IMO we would have won both of those games.

    IF we get through tomorrow's game without in-game injuries, and go on to win, then we will have shown that  we perhaps do have more depth than many think.

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    19 minutes ago, monoccular said:

    Timing of our injuries, to key players, early on in games has not only left us without that key player but also left us with the need to rob Peter to pay Paul during those games, and reducing interchange options.

    IF for example the Max and the Spence injuries had occurred in the final quarter IMO we would have won both of those games.

    IF we get through tomorrow's game without in-game injuries, and go on to win, then we will have shown that  we perhaps do have more depth than many think.

    Time will tell mono I hope you right.

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    8 hours ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

    It's obvious Gypsy! Leave the missus at home to mind the kid. Give her ticket to a Dees supporting mate and get on the booze.

    Solid plan but if I had Dees supporting mates I probably wouldn't have to lurk around this joint

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    1 hour ago, Gipsy Danger said:

    Solid plan but if I had Dees supporting mates I probably wouldn't have to lurk around this joint

    Mmmmm .... yes .... I understand.

    Get on the booze anyway.

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    I cannot remember the last time a team went into a game without a recognised ruckman ... however, Bellchambers is not great by any means and he's the best case scenario for us, all things considered. 

    We can still win and win well but it's still a very unusual situation that we find ourselves in.  Good luck to whatever ruck combo the MC can come up with. 

    Oliver, Viney, Jones, Tyson & Vince will all need to be on their games though.  Vince can be a good extractor and with Lewis back, we might see more of Bernie at the stoppages. 

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    Someone please tell me we will win tomorrow.  Lie if you have to.  We cant lose to the drug cheats again, surely.   The thought of their fans getting any joy, especially at our expense, is brutal.

     

     

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    43 minutes ago, Macca said:

    I cannot remember the last time a team went into a game without a recognised ruckman ... however, Bellchambers is not great by any means and he's the best case scenario for us, all things considered. 

    We can still win and win well but it's still a very unusual situation that we find ourselves in.  Good luck to whatever ruck combo the MC can come up with. 

    Oliver, Viney, Jones, Tyson & Vince will all need to be on their games though.  Vince can be a good extractor and with Lewis back, we might see more of Bernie at the stoppages. 

    Has averaged 10 disposals, 3.8 marks and 20 hit-outs in his 8 seasons (79 games). I would think that Pedo is capable of at least breaking even, and Watts should be more 'effective' (clearances and the like).

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    3 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

    Someone please tell me we will win tomorrow.  Lie if you have to.  We cant lose to the drg cheats again, surely.   The thought of their fans getting any joy, especially at our expense, is brutal.

     

     

    Here's how:

    Back 6 work like a machine and stop Oreocookie Orgasmia and his band getting and over the back goals.  DOnt let Daniher think he is JC, hit him hard, many times.  RUn Bellchambers off his legs around the ground.  Great speed and angles of half back. Quality entry to targets in 50.  Lots of goals.  No injuries.

    I think the Bombers are a confidence team, and will give it up if we smash them at the contest and just work harder for longer.  Turning dominance into scoreboard pressure will be a big help.

    Oh, and no giving up stupid junk time goals.

    Thats how we win.

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    Just now, M_9 said:

    Has averaged 10 disposals, 3.8 marks and 20 hit-outs in his 8 seasons (79 games). I would think that Pedo is capable of at least breaking even, and Watts should be more 'effective' (clearances and the like).

    Yeah, I would have been quite concerned if Leuenberger was playing but I'm not sure that Bellchambers even directs the ball that well.  Watts will almost certainly do some rucking but it's his value as a follower/utility that helps us the most.  Pedersen needs to bring his best game and if he does that, we might even end up shading them with the clearance numbers.

    Bellchambers will probably get a greater number of hit-outs just because of his height and experience but the thing we absolutely need to curtail are the clean clearances that they might get. 

    We've got a midfield that we should be able to rely on now so it's time for the lads to step up.

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    30 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

    Someone please tell me we will win tomorrow.  Lie if you have to.  We cant lose to the drug cheats again, surely.   The thought of their fans getting any joy, especially at our expense, is brutal.

     

     

    We will win

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    3 hours ago, Danelska said:

    Gee - a few blow outs at the moment - % is king. Who would have thought that that Hawks and Swans were gimmes Wouldn't mind a 10 goal thumping of the dons tomorrow... and a win for starters... 

    Are you telling me we could be 10 goals up with the siren about to go and still lose Danelska? 

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    12 hours ago, beelzebub said:

    Can be true.

    However this wasn't the case for the most part. Seemed lost and behind the game speed somewhat. 

    Im a little old school perhaps in that i favour the forwards m-o to be more orientated about kicking scores or assisting rather than chasing the ball ( oppo player with said ball ) going the other way.

    Either he starts delivering or for mine hes off our list come eos.

    Defensive pressure is good. Cant be your only trick though.

    I was speaking in general terms, not necessarily about jkh. Seemed like a catch all phrase. There's a need for tackling pressure all over the ground.

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    3 hours ago, big_red_fire_engine said:

    Well giving his body a rest on a short week then. Didn't think he has been his energetic self the last 2 weeks. 

    If he has a full pre season under his belt he would surely only need 4 to 5 days to fully recover BR

    They are professional footballers and their loads are carefully monitored and managed on game days and on  the training track with very few players spending more than85%-90% time on the ground. Has played one ordinary game and, on average, is easly tracking in our top 8 to 10 players so far.

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    2 hours ago, beelzebub said:

    We will win

    I think it's a big ask - simply because the team is so unsettled. Just a fact of life at the moment, but we really need some continuity.

    But suspect that it might come down to who is the freshest. Our players have had an extra night's sleep, which counts for a lot in terms of recovery.

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    6 hours ago, bing181 said:

    I think it's a big ask - simply because the team is so unsettled. Just a fact of life at the moment, but we really need some continuity.

    But suspect that it might come down to who is the freshest. Our players have had an extra night's sleep, which counts for a lot in terms of recovery.

    It is a big ask, a mighty ask and yet i actually think this game is poised 50/50 i.e anyones. So it might as well be us.

    This game will be won or lost in that area between the centre circle and half back. If we contain any movement fwd by Ess and repel/rebound (with purpose) keep our eyes open and lowered and can somehow keep a couple of our lads presenting then i give us a real chance. 

    If the can breach halfback at will we will be crucified.

    Just wear Joe and annoy him. He'll starve. 

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    9 hours ago, Rusty Nails said:

    Are you telling me we could be 10 goals up with the siren about to go and still lose Danelska? 

    Nah, just a MFCSS missive - get the win then the %

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