Queen's Birthday

[whatwhat say what 22,774]

current mcg estimate is 72k

man i hope we crack 80k

[jnrmac 20,095]

1 hour ago, ManDee said:

That place does not exist, maybe near Jindabine.

Or at Kardinia Park. They seem to get away with a few things...

[CanberraDemon 214]

2 hours ago, Red and Blue realist said:

Given it was a shoulder injury he should have been able to do the majority of the 'leg' work so fitness shouldn't be an issue, it'll be if the shoulder is strong enough and I'm sure he won't be picked without a massive fitness test (where's Bryon Pickett when you need him). If they don't bring him in, I don't think it'll be a big problem and we might wait until Gawn is ready before playing a ruck again.

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2017-06-06/no-queens-birthday-return-for-hogan Mahoney quoted as expecting Spencer to be available. Apparently Spencer did high intensity training and had an extra session testing the shoulder at the end. Guess how he pulls up afterwards will be the key...

 

[Rocknroll 1,004]

Bernie allays plays well against the Pies, Got a few branlow votes in recent times against them. 

 

Here's hoping for another 42 touch game

[Ethan Tremblay 30,861]

2 minutes ago, CanberraDemon said:

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2017-06-06/no-queens-birthday-return-for-hogan Mahoney quoted as expecting Spencer to be available. Apparently Spencer did high intensity training and had an extra session testing the shoulder at the end. Guess how he pulls up afterwards will be the key...

 

But we were told Hogan was playing? 

Uh well, one out of nine ain't bad.

[CanberraDemon 214]

3 minutes ago, Rocknroll said:

Bernie allays plays well against the Pies, Got a few branlow votes in recent times against them. 

 

Here's hoping for another 42 touch game

Last 3 years QB Brownlow results: BVince 3 votes, 2 votes and 3 votes...

[Engorged Onion 10,215]

I'd bring in JKH - 43 touches at VFL - he is BACK BABY!

[Robbie57 2,020]

Just now, Danelska said:

I'd bring in JKH - 43 touches at VFL - he is BACK BABY!

I know there is not a lot of love for JHK but he went back and performed, got to hand it to him he is determined to make a go of it. 

Spencer in for mine so Pedo can prop up forward. 

 

[greenmachine 21]

we really should win this easy pies are terrible

 

[Demons11 7,029]

1 hour ago, Danelska said:

I'd bring in JKH - 43 touches at VFL - he is BACK BABY!

A step backwards if he comes in 

[Nasher 33,616]

Spencer AFL or VFL "depending on matchups" according to Misson. The caveat on matchups is just the fitness guy not overstepping the boundaries of his role by pre-empting selection - clearly Spencer is an upgrade on Pedersen in the ruck (who is an upgrade on TMac as second ruck/forward, who is an upgrade on OMac as a defender) and they view Spencer as 100% fit and primed. Zero doubt in my mind that he's in now.

[McQueen 17,864]

On 6/5/2017 at 9:29 AM, america de cali said:

If the game is close and Collingwood play with the same intensity and desire as against Freo in the last quarter despite a bench full of cripples we won't win. It was a long time ago when we finished off a hard fought game like that and prevailed.  If we win in a canter, hard questions will still not be answered.

I'm expecting a similar intensity to the Adelaide win and a second half dismantling.

Minimum 10 goal victory.

[John Crow Batty 8,869]

Doubt on Watts playing QB.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/melbourne-confident-jack-watts-will-face-collingwood-despite-ankle-scare-20170606-gwlei3.html

 

[beelzebub 23,378]

17 minutes ago, Nasher said:

Spencer AFL or VFL "depending on matchups" according to Misson. The caveat on matchups is just the fitness guy not overstepping the boundaries of his role by pre-empting selection - clearly Spencer is an upgrade on Pedersen in the ruck (who is an upgrade on TMac as second ruck/forward, who is an upgrade on OMac as a defender) and they view Spencer as 100% fit and primed. Zero doubt in my mind that he's in now.

Depending on matchups ...

Hmm.,..

They havev a Ruck.....we have.....

Let me think on this for a second

 

[Deemented Are Go! 3,680]

OMG I just met Daisy Pearce and got a photo and autograph and everything!!! 

Best workday EVER! 

Go Dees!!!

[Jara 1,153]

4 minutes ago, Deemented Are Go! said:

OMG I just met Daisy Pearce and got a photo and autograph and everything!!! 

Best workday EVER! 

Go Dees!!!

Er - what's "everything"?

[beelzebub 23,378]

27 minutes ago, america de cali said:

Doubt on Watts playing QB.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/melbourne-confident-jack-watts-will-face-collingwood-despite-ankle-scare-20170606-gwlei3.html

 

So in essence... there's no doubt ?

[Deemented Are Go! 3,680]

2 minutes ago, Jara said:

Er - what's "everything"?

Lol - me jabbering at her like a giddy schoolgirl! 

[hardtack 10,547]

Hogan mustn't have gotten through training!

[Pates 9,660]

Hogan was always a long shot to return for QB, it would've been right on the edge of his recovery window. 

Spencer has to come back in, we've been getting by without a recognised ruckman for a while but now we actually have someone who can properly compete. Keep Pederson in as our second ruck, and Watts can be played as he should be, a forward. 

[rjay 24,935]

Spencer seems an obvious choice but understand that Grundy is a very mobile ruckman and will run him hard, he may not have the fitness to go with Grundy and if not we are one down.

I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't come in.

I'm interested to see how Goody handles this one, there are arguments both ways and I don't see it as a certainty.

I trust we will get it right.

[beelzebub 23,378]

Thought Spencil had a bit of a tank ?

[junk 342]

We will  be favourites for the match,normally we lose,so on that basis Collingwood really is the favourite. I expect Hogan to play,I think it is a ploy to state otherwise,I also expect Collingwood to do the same. This match is a mini elimination final,loser tanks for rest of year and pees off their supporters.

[DeeZee 7,397]

Wonder if Bernie will tag Treloar or maybe Pendles

[brendan 3,437]

2 minutes ago, DeeZee said:

Wonder if Bernie will tag Treloar or maybe Pendles

I would be tagging pendles, treloar gets a lot of it but tends to rush his disposal, I just hope we bring the same pressure we had against the crows