Maybe the Hunt doubt is what prompted the FD to have Dion in the emergencies..?

1 minute ago, David Williamson said:

It's not a reality check if we lose. It would be a reality check if we had Watts, Jones, Salem, Hogan, Garlett etc. running around tonight and got done.

An interpretation of the situation, but I accept your point, 

2 minutes ago, PaulRB said:

Maybe the Hunt doubt is what prompted the FD to have Dion in the emergencies..?

That was my thought exactly.

6 minutes ago, hemingway said:

Its going to be tough to get the 4 points tonight. 

Perhaps a reality check. 

Despite our greater depth the absence of key players does make a significance difference to the game and team attitude.

Look at the Swans first half of the season and the impact injuries had to their win-loss ratio.

If we are competitive we will have done well.

It will be a challenge to our depth, flexibility and game plan.

I can't see how we nullify Buddy tonight particularly if TMac plays up forward.

The way we play tonight will really test all players, coaches and their belief in themselves. It's critical that we get a good start and do not have to play catch up footy. 

Its amazing how 4 consecutive wins changes attitudes and perception. 

I am not looking forward to tonight but do look forward to getting players back so that we can really see what we have got at the business end of the season.

 

I'm of a similar view Ernest, but the glass half full approach is that we're not substantially weaker than the team last week. Remember, Jeffy was jogging around the i50, and Salem was on the pine for a fair stretch. I like the ins, they'll crack in hard.

ive picked the swans, just, but I give us a red hot crack at this one. I reckon the 3rd 6day break might just be a bridge too far.

ill most happily be proved wrong.

Edited June 30, 20178 yr by small but forward

6 minutes ago, David Williamson said:

We're back out over $2 at $2.02 with Crownbet, Swans in to $1.83.

If Hunt is ruled out Swans will hit $1.70 and we'll end up losing by 5 goals.

$1.96 on Sportsbet 

1 hour ago, BigFez said:

Maybe Weideman in?  Makes the White selection make more sense.

I believe Weid will play!

 Big game for many reasons but being friday night all of the expert commentators that dont watch enough footy will have a more informed view of what the dees are all about . 

18 minutes ago, Hell Bent said:

I believe Weid will play!

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Have almost mentally moved past this game and now looking forward to the Blues next week.

MFCSS at its worst but those injuries are real killers

I thought the Dogs would beat us.

I thought we'd get pummelled over in the west.

I'm done putting a ceiling in this group. Demons to win it tonight against a Swans outfit that is on fire.

Edited June 30, 20178 yr by Chook

14 minutes ago, binman said:

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He said "I believe" therefore it is his belief only. one can assume just an opinion

I'd call play on

Beating the west coast eagles in Perth on a short break with the players we had out is a bigger ask than beating the swans at a ground they don't play very well

If Hunt is out it would have to be Johnstone in? Trengove is more inside mid and Weid is a KPF so I'd say like for like in the sense Johnstone is quick.

I hope Hunt isn't out but I'd love to see how Johnstone goes.

We could be playing our Casey team tonight and I'd still tip the Demons.

17 points.

T.Mac might play on Buddy based on past experience. O.Mac might surprise by ending up at F.F . Harmes could be a surprise package. Swans fav due to number of injuries to the Dees. It is good to see  the revolving stock players in Ped,ANB,Harmes etc  becoming more consistent this year.

Melbourne to run them off their legs tonight Hunt or no Hunt. We believe and that makes us unbeatable. Now if only the fans would start to believe.

6 minutes ago, Mr Steve said:

Melbourne to run them off their legs tonight Hunt or no Hunt. We believe and that makes us unbeatable. Now if only the fans would start to believe.

39 minutes ago, Chook said:

Swans outfit that is on fire.

They're not really.

If we are able to beat the Swans tonight it would be an amazing feat given the run would include the reigning premier, the runner up, and weagles away!...

 

... oh

and collingwood. ?

Everybody, start getting into game mode.

Let's replicate the manic last minutes of the QB clash for the boys. 

We can do this tonight!!

Just got to Melbourne and had my 1st beer can't wait for game time 

17 minutes ago, Demon77 said:

Everybody, start getting into game mode.

Let's replicate the manic last minutes of the QB clash for the boys. 

We can do this tonight!!

I don't think it's appropriate for me to rock back and forth in the fetal position whilst sucking my thumb and mumbling something about Neeld or Prentagast whilst at work.

Fox Footy had the Round 1 2011 clash between Melb & the Swans.  Swannies led most of the game, until Brad Green put through an absolutely spectacular goal to put us in front with a few minutes to go.  Alas, the Swannies managed to kick a point right near the end to end the game in a draw!

Trenners played well, and it was Luke Tapscott's first game.  He also played well, and they were talking him up as a real find for Melb, and a 10 yr player.  Alas, was not to be.

Anyway, back to 2017.  Big game.  Let's see the Mighty Dees bring it home in front of a big Friday Night crowd at the "G"...!!

Hunt rumor  has hit AFL Website but still just a rumor at this stage, hasn't hurt the betting yet so who knows 

Edited June 30, 20178 yr by brendan

4 minutes ago, Vagg said:

Fox Footy had the Round 1 2011 clash between Melb & the Swans.  Swannies led most of the game, until Brad Green put through an absolutely spectacular goal to put us in front with a few minutes to go.  Alas, the Swannies managed to kick a point right near the end to end the game in a draw!

Trenners played well, and it was Luke Tapscott's first game.  He also played well, and they were talking him up as a real find for Melb, and a 10 yr player.  Alas, was not to be.

Anyway, back to 2017.  Big game.  Let's see the Mighty Dees bring it home in front of a big Friday Night crowd at the "G"...!!

Beginning of the end, that game. There was something "off" from round 1. We were hot favourites and should have smashed them. It was an ugly game to watch if I remember correctly.