MATCH PREVIEW AND TEAM SELECTION - Round 18

[What 18,810]

7 minutes ago, Hell Bent said:

Anyone else see footage of Viney training yesterday?  Looked far from convincing that he will play 

He was definitely favoring his sore foot in those run throughs.

Perhaps that last bit of discomfort will go away in the 48 hours between training and game time.

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16 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

I've been to five VFL games this year and he has not exactly stood out at any of them. To expect him to suddenly do better at AFL level is wishful thinking at its best.

He has got a game after just about the whole list has been tried in the seniors.

Good luck to him but I'm not expecting much. He is likely the first to be dropped when Vince and Jones return. Love Jack but that is the reality of modern day football.

I'd like to think (dream) that playing with better players around him than he plays with at VFL level will enhance his game.

Those old enough to remember Robert Flower will recall that he starred playing with Melbourne - but went up a level or two when playing for Victoria.

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,803]

3 hours ago, Kumamoto_Ken said:

The wife and I have palmed the kids off onto their favourite PANK (Professional Aunt, No Kids) and are flying down today for this one. Any other 'landers attending the Interstate Members function pre-game tomorrow?

I went to one a few years ago at the Duke...had a rollicking good time until the footy started and Geelong gave us a touch up on grey Melbourne day. Hoping for a much better outcome this time.

Why do I have this feeling that BBO is now on the lookout for a Semi-Professional Aunt, No Kids?

[Hellaintabadplacetobe 4,294]

28 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

He was definitely favoring his sore foot in those run throughs.

Perhaps that last bit of discomfort will go away in the 48 hours between training and game time.

Hope you are right,  looked a fair way off to me,  I'd rather not risk him! 

[What 18,810]

1 hour ago, PaulRB said:

Goal sneak ready to go for Demons

Goody: "It's a big day for our footy club from an indigenous perspective. It's the first time we'll wear our indigenous jumper at the MCG, so for Jeff to be a part of that is just terrific."

Jeffy confirmed, in, brilliant.

The forward line looks amazing on paper... Hogan, Watts, Garlett, Petracca, T Mac...  lord have mercy.

 

[Copuchas 763]

13 minutes ago, Hell Bent said:

Hope you are right,  looked a fair way off to me,  I'd rather not risk him! 

Hell Bent, I was at training yesterday and you are correct with your assessment.  However, Viney has said all along that if he played this week it would be with discomfort.  I expect that the pain killers will be wheeled out tomorrow and they probably weren't present yesterday (or not to the same degree).  Maybe Webber can opine further.  In any event, this is not a situation where he can do further damage - it's about Jack and the fitness staff believing he can achieve what he needs to in terms of agility, power and pace.  The discomfort piece can and will be managed, not the least bit by Jack's enormous mental strength and determination.

[Brownie 5,981]

Hey folks.

wondering if anyone can help.

we're down from northern nsw for the game this week and looking for recommendations on the best place to sit?

I'm a country member but the 3 others with me aren't. Its been ages since I've been to the G and have sat in different spots evertime (including the middle of the collingwood cheer squad one time - f u smart arse at ticketmaster ?).

My partner's first time at the G. would appreciate any recommendations.

Cheers

Edited July 21, 2017 by Brownie

[PaulRB 6,372]

8 minutes ago, Brownie said:

Hey folks.

wondering if anyone can help.

we're down from northern nsw for the game this week and looking for recommendations on the best place to sit?

I'm a country member but the 3 others with me aren't. Its been ages since I've been to the G and have sat in different spots evertime (including the middle of the collingwood cheer squad one time - f u smart arse at ticketmaster ?).

My partner's first time at the G. would appreciate any recommendations.

Cheers

Hey Brownie, behind the goals at the Punt road end is a fun spot to sit, was electric the day Watts jailed the winner vs the pies...

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

8 minutes ago, Brownie said:

Hey folks.

wondering if anyone can help.

we're down from northern nsw for the game this week and looking for recommendations on the best place to sit?

I'm a country member but the 3 others with me aren't. Its been ages since I've been to the G and have sat in different spots evertime (including the middle of the collingwood cheer squad one time - f u smart arse at ticketmaster ?).

My partner's first time at the G. would appreciate any recommendations.

Cheers

I'm a fan of the top level of the Olympic stand, it gives you a good overview of the ground and is as close to the wing as you can get without MCC or AFL membership.

[Diamond_Jim 12,592]

37 minutes ago, Copuchas said:

Hell Bent, I was at training yesterday and you are correct with your assessment.  However, Viney has said all along that if he played this week it would be with discomfort.  I expect that the pain killers will be wheeled out tomorrow and they probably weren't present yesterday (or not to the same degree).  Maybe Webber can opine further.  In any event, this is not a situation where he can do further damage - it's about Jack and the fitness staff believing he can achieve what he needs to in terms of agility, power and pace.  The discomfort piece can and will be managed, not the least bit by Jack's enormous mental strength and determination.

Interesting medical debate going on at present about pain management. Drug companies being looked at like the tobacco companies of old.

Wont be long until it comes into the sports arena.

The occasional jab is probably okay but when it comes to a player needing a weekly jab to get on the field perhaps we need to rethink it.

[buck_nekkid 5,874]

16 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Interesting medical debate going on at present about pain management. Drug companies being looked at like the tobacco companies of old.

Wont be long until it comes into the sports arena.

The occasional jab is probably okay but when it comes to a player needing a weekly jab to get on the field perhaps we need to rethink it.

I imagine it will be a mix of taping and painkillers.  Properly taped (and with orthotics) the role of the fascia is replaced externally.  I imagine that limiting the ability of the foot to 'flex' in ways that would cause pain with taping would go a long way to helping.  Perhaps pain killers for the next week or so???

It is J. Viney - perhaps just give him a sniff of the Sherrin 5 minutes before the bounce?

[Uncle Fester 2,848]

Doc "Jack, have you been playing sore and not telling us?"

Viney "Nah, mate. Why do you ask?"

Doc "Because your leg fell off 20 mins into the 1st q"

Viney "Aww, it's alright. It will grow back"

Doc "No it won't"

Viney "It's OK. I ripped Ollies leg off in the 2nd and have it in my kit just in case. He seems to kick all right, so I can run out the game OK"

[Webber 10,468]

58 minutes ago, Copuchas said:

Hell Bent, I was at training yesterday and you are correct with your assessment.  However, Viney has said all along that if he played this week it would be with discomfort.  I expect that the pain killers will be wheeled out tomorrow and they probably weren't present yesterday (or not to the same degree).  Maybe Webber can opine further.  In any event, this is not a situation where he can do further damage - it's about Jack and the fitness staff believing he can achieve what he needs to in terms of agility, power and pace.  The discomfort piece can and will be managed, not the least bit by Jack's enormous mental strength and determination.

I watched footage of a couple of his run-throughs and couldn't determine which was the sore foot. Funny thing observer bias, you'll see a limp if you think there should be one. Try looking at the footage and see if you can name the dodgy foot. Either way, with an extra two days, expected levels of adrenaline, and the relatively conservative returns other players have had this year, I'm backing Jack and the rehab/fitness staff to have got it right. 

[DemonWA 3,934]

Gut feel is that Viney could be a late withdrawal- time will tell

[Young Blood 2,620]

7 minutes ago, DemonWA said:

Gut feel is that Viney could be a late withdrawal- time will tell

You can feel the pain and discomfort of Viney's foot through your gut? That's impressive

[Dr. Gonzo 24,225]

1 hour ago, Brownie said:

 

I'm a country member 

We remember

[Gator 17,378]

26 minutes ago, DemonWA said:

Gut feel is that Viney could be a late withdrawal- time will tell

It's funny how two people can have polar opposite "gut feels".

[DemonWA 3,934]

18 minutes ago, mongrel said:

You can feel the pain and discomfort of Viney's foot through your gut? That's impressive

Drawing that conclusion is equally impressive

[What 18,810]

54 minutes ago, Webber said:

I watched footage of a couple of his run-throughs and couldn't determine which was the sore foot. Funny thing observer bias, you'll see a limp if you think there should be one. Try looking at the footage and see if you can name the dodgy foot. Either way, with an extra two days, expected levels of adrenaline, and the relatively conservative returns other players have had this year, I'm backing Jack and the rehab/fitness staff to have got it right. 

I thought he was favouring one side, but i am a layman and it may just be his running style.

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

2 hours ago, Petraccattack said:

Jeffy confirmed, in, brilliant.

The forward line looks amazing on paper... Hogan, Watts, Garlett, Petracca, T Mac...  lord have mercy.

 

....and dont forget the odd 70m torp possibility as well...

[PaulRB 6,372]

2 hours ago, Petraccattack said:

Jeffy confirmed, in, brilliant.

The forward line looks amazing on paper... Hogan, Watts, Garlett, Petracca, T Mac... and Hannan, lord have mercy.

 

Edited July 21, 2017 by PaulRB

[jnrmac 20,096]

4 hours ago, BigFez said:

Biggest fear for me is Charlie Dixon getting hold of us.  Not too fussed about Gray, Nev will wear him like a glove when he goes forward.  Hopefully Viney runs though Wingard at the opening bounce.  Good player but man I can't stand him.

Dixon is a beast and could give our inexperienced tall defenders some really big headaches.  I wouldn't be surprised to see T-Mac head back early on tomorrow.

You mean Charlie Dixon is a spud who could enter the Kent Kingsley hall of fame and score 5 goals against the Dees?

Fair call I guess altho I would hope the Dees of 2017 are better than the teams of the last decade...

[BigFez 1,462]

5 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

You mean Charlie Dixon is a spud who could enter the Kent Kingsley hall of fame and score 5 goals against the Dees?

Fair call I guess altho I would hope the Dees of 2017 are better than the teams of the last decade...

Just meant physically is a beast at 202cm and 105kgs.

Kent Kingsley!  There's a name I haven't heard in a while.

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2 hours ago, Brownie said:

Hey folks.

wondering if anyone can help.

we're down from northern nsw for the game this week and looking for recommendations on the best place to sit?

I'm a country member but the 3 others with me aren't. Its been ages since I've been to the G and have sat in different spots evertime (including the middle of the collingwood cheer squad one time - f u smart arse at ticketmaster ?).

My partner's first time at the G. would appreciate any recommendations.

Cheers

I sat in the Dees cheer squad for Anzac eve and the atmosphere was fantastic, The kids loved it, Yo don't get much a view in overall terms but it's bloody exciting when a player streams towards goal and kicks it(assuming it's ours).

[leave it to deever 17,511]

19 minutes ago, PaulRB said:

Hannan, lord have mercy.

His sense of goal position and his speed of ball to boot are supreme.