MATCH PREVIEW AND TEAM SELECTION - Round 18

[DemonLad5 1,642]

really really really really hoping Jeffery plays

[KLV 1,768]

48 minutes ago, At the break of Gawn said:

Here are the "high"lights of that game as well for the masochists out there. 

 

Big crowd 

[JV7 2,354]

Anyone else agree that this is the biggest game for the club since the 2006 semi final against Freo ? Hopefully we get a big turn out, 35k+ would be good 

[What 18,810]

27 minutes ago, JV7 said:

Anyone else agree that this is the biggest game for the club since the 2006 semi final against Freo ?

 

I dunno, the Kreuzer Cup was pretty big.

[Forest Demon 4,681]

Every single game we play for the rest of this year will be bigger than any other we have played since 2006.

[praha 11,240]

1 hour ago, JV7 said:

Anyone else agree that this is the biggest game for the club since the 2006 semi final against Freo ? Hopefully we get a big turn out, 35k+ would be good 

30k max imo.

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,909]

16 hours ago, Clint Bizkit said:

How did this team not win a premiership?

Because they were ineligible to compete in the VFL Development League, perhaps?

And before anyone else says it, I'm not sure they'd win that Premiership, even if they were eligible.

[JTR 2,856]

As an aside, isn't it nice to be well into July and still be firmly focused on the season ahead.

Usually by now, our season is over and the board is dominated with threads on who to delist, who to trade for, who we can get with our picks... etc

[DistrACTION Jackson 9,243]

Apparently Sam Mclure on SEN reckons Trengove will play this weekend.

Would be great to see him back if true.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Just now, Is Dom Is Good said:

Apparently Sam Mclure on SEN reckons Trengove will play this weekend.

Would be great to see him back if true.

That doesn't surprise me, I think he could be used as a tagger.

[What 18,810]

2 minutes ago, Is Dom Is Good said:

Apparently Sam Mclure on SEN reckons Trengove will play this weekend.

Would be great to see him back if true.

I wonder if the club has purposely been holding him back until this late in the season?

We have tired badly the last few years with so many kids running around.

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,909]

3 minutes ago, Is Dom Is Good said:

Apparently Sam Mclure on SEN reckons Trengove will play this weekend.

Would be great to see him back if true.

 

1 minute ago, Clint Bizkit said:

That doesn't surprise me, I think he could be used as a tagger.

That would surprise me. For no other reason than if Watts, Tyson, Salem and possibly Viney come in, that seems like enough changes already. I realise Kent and Vince are automatic outs and Garlett may be unavailable, but if Trengove plays, I suspect that means Viney and Salem won't be.

Don't misunderstand me - if there's a spot for him, I'd love to see him selected.

[Red and Blue realist 2,058]

6 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

I wonder if the club has purposely been holding him back until this late in the season?

We have tired badly the last few years with so many kids running around.

I wonder if they've also waited until after a bye in the VFL. I know some of the grounds are still quiet heavy underfoot so probably gives him the best chance to be really fresh. Maybe they'll give someone like Hannan a rest then play Trac forward all game and have the midfield cover? 

[DemonOX 8,800]

Is there any training on Friday?

[dazzledavey36 55,359]

46 minutes ago, DemonOX said:

Is there any training on Friday?

No because we play Saturday 

[Devil is in the Detail 883]

1 hour ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

 

That would surprise me. For no other reason than if Watts, Tyson, Salem and possibly Viney come in, that seems like enough changes already. I realise Kent and Vince are automatic outs and Garlett may be unavailable, but if Trengove plays, I suspect that means Viney and Salem won't be.

Don't misunderstand me - if there's a spot for him, I'd love to see him selected.

How would you feel if he is selected instead of Tyson

[DemonOX 8,800]

42 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

No because we play Saturday 

Bugger. 

Thanks dd

Edited July 20, 2017 by DemonOX

[dl4e 5,851]

I hope Garlett can play.

[bandicoot 1,395]

Outs: Kent, Vince, garlett, smith

ins: Tyson, watts, Salem, trengove 

Edited July 20, 2017 by bandicoot

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,909]

1 hour ago, Devil is in the Detail said:

How would you feel if he is selected instead of Tyson

If Tyson isn't ready, happy for Trengove to play in his stead. That could mean something like:

Out: Vince, Kent, Smith and maybe Garlett

In: Watts, Viney, Salem and maybe Trengove.

[Lucifers Hero 40,364]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-07-20/viney-trains-with-main-group-set-to-play

Wonder if being 'greeted warmly by his teammates' when given the ok to join the main group at training is a sign Jack v will play. 

Edit: Some good side to side running in this video

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/fox-footy-podcast-jack-viney-could-be-one-of-melbournes-great-captains-says-cameron-mooney/news-story/5b3c23604822fc9e4e0c7f23c521ad4c

It seems he has a few more things to tick off tomorrow but gee he sounds confident...

Here's hoping!

Edited July 20, 2017 by Lucifer's Hero

[What 18,810]

 

[pineapple dee 2,892]

1 hour ago, dl4e said:

I hope Garlett can play.

I hope Hannan will play.

[Demon Jack 6,930]

Garlett will be a big loss this weekend. I thought he was one who had a real crack against the Crows last week. Yes, he kicked 0.4 but on most weeks that would be at least 3.1 for him.

I doubt we'd name a replacement for Garlett considering Kennedy seems to be no where in the minds of the coaching panel and Johnstone isn't ready yet. Hannan and Petracca have been given a lot of midfield minutes over the last couple of weeks considering the losses of Tyson, Viney and Jones. If Tyson and Viney are named then I'd like to see one or both of Hannan and Petracca spend more time up forward.

 

[Demon17 5,203]

3 hours ago, DemonOX said:

Is there any training on Friday?

The team will be up today or tomorrow and have a scheduled closed session tomorrow at the TIO ground.