MATCH PREVIEW AND TEAM SELECTION - Round 8

[DSP 1,488]

Sauce just might break some records in the middle. All respect to pedo as he has done his best, but hit outs are gonna be a nightmare.

We have to be on our absolute best to for FOUR quarters. Dinky handballs, quarter brain fades and not moving the ball quickly will result in an absolute hiding.

Just show some brains and fight. Not too much to ask. Hope we can at least give 100% from start to finish.

 

[Gorgoroth 12,963]

 

8 hours ago, frankie_d said:

Taking orders?

Ha ha, might not remember to fill any orders once there ?

9 hours ago, ding said:

lucky basterd

Yeah, my brother in law is getting married in Ireland so since it's just a short ferry ride over it would be derelict in our duties as enjoyers of a drop or two not to visit... well that is our excuse. ☺️

8 hours ago, frankie_d said:

Lagavulin. "like drinking through an ash tray", says Mrs Frankie. She's not a fan of the smokier Islay malts. But does have other redeeming features.

See, I love a smokey whiskey, but I also love cigars so that probably explains it. I had a Glenlivet last night and one from Local Timboon, both great but I love the Islay malts and I'm going to visit them all!!! ?

[bing181 9,242]

13 hours ago, DominatrixTyson said:

Dawes on hindsight would've been a very valuable player this year.

If he could have got onto the park. 

[Webber 10,468]

11 hours ago, A F said:

I'd like to know what others think we need to do to beat Adelaide. I haven't seen a lot of serious analysis about this game, mostly just 'we'll get pummeled'. What would it take to win?

Let's leave the smarmy answers out too...

Play the ruck as no more than a diversion, and keep Jacobs guessing as to where the contact/opposition will come from (excluding centre bounces of course). Commit to halving as many aerial contests as possible with a frenzied attack on the ball at the fall, emphasis on forward momentum at all costs. Bring the ball through the corridor as much as possible with smart handball (yes, handball) and same emphasis on forward momentum. Our midfield extractors are the key, and Watts, Petracca and Hunt must run all day to present as the feed/run option through the middle. Play Hannan out of the square and give him space to avoid minimise influence of extra defenders, with Jeffy on the hunt. They are the two who have the most X-factor, and worry solo defenders. Also give Jeffy regular stints through the middle when we're coming out of defence. If Weeds plays, he must be the marking contest target out of defence (even from kick outs). He and Pedersen are our only tall marking targets and must be used appropriately. Overall, speed, directness and high risk footy are required. Shackles are off, all day. 

[beelzebub 23,379]

smart handball  hmm

[Webber 10,468]

3 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

smart handball  hmm

Yes, I know. 

[Lil_red_fire_engine 11,183]

On 5/12/2017 at 7:40 AM, Satyriconhome said:

McEvoy played his role as a pure ruckman, he didn't hammer us, we hammered ourselves, some of the hyperbole is silly   2 goals suppose that is multiple   also thought stats were irrelevant? 

Received 3 coaches votes which validates impact on result. Got alot of hitouts but we won the clearances, moreso he as dangerous pushing forward and back unlike Pedo. Rose coloured glasses don't help you on the occasion you have a good point to make. 

[beelzebub 23,379]

20 minutes ago, Webber said:

Yes, I know. 

I didn't mean to denigrate an otherwise reasoned outlook as to how to tackle the Crows. Be interesting how much might be similar in Goodys effort.

But that particular Achilles Heel did stick out.

[Lil_red_fire_engine 11,183]

12 hours ago, A F said:

I'd like to know what others think we need to do to beat Adelaide. I haven't seen a lot of serious analysis about this game, mostly just 'we'll get pummeled'. What would it take to win?

Let's leave the smarmy answers out too...

Win the clearances. Negate the half back run of Laird and Smith. Move the ball forward quickly and hit up short forward 50 targets rather than bomb. Play CP and Hannan deep and hope one has a 4-5 goal game.

[beelzebub 23,379]

Keep ball low. Passing has to be chest-whackers. Fwds to present not wait.  Not up and undering.

Negate their advantages.

If we do this fn useless over handballing then id rathet the team find nearest pub and watch other game. Might confuse Adelaide for a while 

[leave it to deever 17,511]

19 hours ago, A F said:

He played two games. Laid one tackle both weeks.

Thanks A F....your right, he was in the side against Freo as well when he laid one tackle. I guess I thought he was good against Geelong but he was less than average in his second so cudos for the FD making a change. I think I was just baffled by JKH's chances but I suppose he is young and the club want to give him some confidence....hence Goody singing his praises. Be interesting to see Kent play today.

[Adam The God 30,266]

2 hours ago, Webber said:

Play the ruck as no more than a diversion, and keep Jacobs guessing as to where the contact/opposition will come from (excluding centre bounces of course). Commit to halving as many aerial contests as possible with a frenzied attack on the ball at the fall, emphasis on forward momentum at all costs. Bring the ball through the corridor as much as possible with smart handball (yes, handball) and same emphasis on forward momentum. Our midfield extractors are the key, and Watts, Petracca and Hunt must run all day to present as the feed/run option through the middle. Play Hannan out of the square and give him space to avoid minimise influence of extra defenders, with Jeffy on the hunt. They are the two who have the most X-factor, and worry solo defenders. Also give Jeffy regular stints through the middle when we're coming out of defence. If Weeds plays, he must be the marking contest target out of defence (even from kick outs). He and Pedersen are our only tall marking targets and must be used appropriately. Overall, speed, directness and high risk footy are required. Shackles are off, all day. 

I agree with all of this except I'd say Petracca's x factor is what will scare defenders and he's already one of the best contested marks in our team.

[Adam The God 30,266]

1 hour ago, leave it to deever said:

Thanks A F....your right, he was in the side against Freo as well when he laid one tackle. I guess I thought he was good against Geelong but he was less than average in his second so cudos for the FD making a change. I think I was just baffled by JKH's chances but I suppose he is young and the club want to give him some confidence....hence Goody singing his praises. Be interesting to see Kent play today.

Yeah, I think the FD rate Kent's ceiling higher than JKH, but it's all about mental application. It was about giving JKH possibly his last chance vs ensuring a player who has played 54 games has the right habits to play in this team.

Let's hope he lays a bunch of tackles tonight and shows he's learnt what it takes to play in our forwardline.

If he does this, I've no doubt he'll get involved offensively and on the scoreboard as well.

[Satyriconhome 10,878]

4 hours ago, big_red_fire_engine said:

Received 3 coaches votes which validates impact on result. Got alot of hitouts but we won the clearances, moreso he as dangerous pushing forward and back unlike Pedo. Rose coloured glasses don't help you on the occasion you have a good point to make. 

He got 1 more goal than Pedo, so may be slight exaggeration on your part for being more dangerous going forward

I don't have rose coloured glasses, just don't look for mistakes only when watching the footy or have pangs of envy for opposition players

I support the team, the 1st quarter was horrible, the second not much better, the 3rd was excellent, the 4th a team effort, McEvoy did not win Hawthorn the game as Pedersen did not lose it

[picket fence 17,172]

19 hours ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

FMD od !! It's time you had a break from the grog.

Juice Newton anyone???

[picket fence 17,172]

8 hours ago, Gorgoroth said:

 

Ha ha, might not remember to fill any orders once there ?

Yeah, my brother in law is getting married in Ireland so since it's just a short ferry ride over it would be derelict in our duties as enjoyers of a drop or two not to visit... well that is our excuse. ☺️

See, I love a smokey whiskey, but I also love cigars so that probably explains it. I had a Glenlivet last night and one from Local Timboon, both great but I love the Islay malts and I'm going to visit them all!!! ?

The Whiskey aside, the meals at Timboon distillery are among the best I have ever had anywhere!!

[Gorgoroth 12,963]

28 minutes ago, picket fence said:

The Whiskey aside, the meals at Timboon distillery are among the best I have ever had anywhere!!

Yep. Cracking food.

[picket fence 17,172]

Stuff it I put $20 bucks on the Dees to win.! What.s a rock lobster to a poor man like me! 

[Pates 9,660]

12 minutes ago, picket fence said:

Stuff it I put $20 bucks on the Dees to win.! What.s a rock lobster to a poor man like me! 

Wow you of all people!

I don't know whether to be heartened or petrified you're putting the kiss of death on us!

[What 18,810]

On 12/05/2017 at 9:07 PM, A F said:

I'd like to know what others think we need to do to beat Adelaide. I haven't seen a lot of serious analysis about this game, mostly just 'we'll get pummeled'. What would it take to win?

Let's leave the smarmy answers out too...

 

On 12/05/2017 at 9:12 PM, Petraccattack said:

Neutralize Sam Jacobs ruck dominance. He is averaging about 40 hitouts per game, and could break the AFL record this week for most in a game.  

 Hes also very good around the ground. Pedders can keep him honest there but at stoppages we will need to come up with a genius plan to counter the silver service his mids will expect to get.

 

 

Hats off to the coaches.  Jacobs dominated as expected, and we planned for it perfectly.

And great job by Pedders for indeed keeping him honest around the ground and contributing 3 goals.

Edited May 13, 2017 by Petraccattack

[hardtack 10,547]

On 12/05/2017 at 2:13 PM, hardtack said:

Didn't Weids do that (kicked 2, was it?) in our win against Hawthorn last year? And if superstition is to play a part, let's not forget that Hogan was absent for both of our biggest wins against all odds... Geelong at Skilled and then Hawthorn at the MCG.  Could this be the trifecta?

On 12/05/2017 at 5:54 PM, Wizza said:

Gawn was playing both those games. No chance we'll even have a sniff.

Ahem

[Wizza 170]

7 hours ago, hardtack said:

Didn't Weids do that (kicked 2, was it?) in our win against Hawthorn last year? And if superstition is to play a part, let's not forget that Hogan was absent for both of our biggest wins against all odds... Geelong at Skilled and then Hawthorn at the MCG.  Could this be the trifecta?

Ahem

Hahah I thankfully stand corrected