Opposition Watch: Rd 1 vs Geelong

[brendan 3,439]

Just reported on 7 news ablett not playing in practice match this weekend, Crameri and cockatoo will be playing 

[Deemented Are Go! 3,692]

Ablett has a head like a chewed-up Mintie.

[At Least I Saw a Flag 5,305]

2 minutes ago, Deemented Are Go! said:

Ablett has a head like a chewed-up Mintie.

Got the wrong person ... it's Bob Murphy 

[Deemented Are Go! 3,692]

Just now, bingers said:

Got the wrong person ... it's Bob Murphy 

But hes got hair. 

 

Unless you dropped your Mintie on a shag carpet 

[Master Deebater 495]

14 minutes ago, Deemented Are Go! said:

Ablett has a head like a chewed-up Mintie.

I was thinking a half sucked lollie

[DemonLad5 1,642]

So Ablett (if he plays which is likely) will come in with ZERO match practice. I know he’s the little master and everything but that has to limit him in some form 

[whatwhat say what 23,128]

I refuse to believe it makes any difference

He’s Judas Ablett, the prodigal Sun!

He’ll play and play well, cos he’s that GAJ

[Demonland 73,277]

 

[faultydet 7,623]

18 minutes ago, Demonland said:

 

So we win by 5 goals instead of 7.

No biggie.

[greenmachine 21]

thinking we smash this mob thinking they done

 

[Demonland 73,277]

[PaulRB 6,427]

Assuming those "test" all make it, Henderson and Scott Selwood out is not bad, given Danger*, Ablett*, Crameri, and Cockatoo will be underdone re match fitness if they play.

* lack of match fitness may not slow these two.

[Demonland 73,277]

1 minute ago, PaulRB said:

Assuming those "test" all make it, Henderson and Scott Selwood out is not bad, given Danger*, Ablett*, Crameri, and Cockatoo will be underdone re match fitness if they play.

* lack of match fitness may not slow these two.

If Danger plays he will play in the forward line. Injured or not he will be dangerous there.

[Gator 17,630]

Percentage of Dangerfield playing ?  Zero.

I think Ablett and Cockatoo play, assuming the latter plays for Geelong's VFL team as he's selected to.  So I see their outs as Dangerfield, Henderson, and Selwood, while Tom McDonald will probably join Viney on the sidelines for us. 

[Deemania since 56 6,740]

21 hours ago, DemonLad5 said:

So Ablett (if he plays which is likely) will come in with ZERO match practice. I know he’s the little master and everything but that has to limit him in some form 

What tactics will be used against Ablett and Dangerfield (if the latter plays)? Who will wear them and how do we bypass them so they run all day for no benefit, collapsing in a heap in the last quarter?

[tappysquads 618]

Any chance Lord Nev in his prime just completely shuts out 39yr old Ablett with no match practice? I'd back him in. His determination out weighs Gaj's ability 

[Willmoy1947 4,172]

Weideman to kick more goals than Hogan in first game this year together.........

[brendan 3,439]

Current odds dees $1.90 cats $1.90 

cats supporters on big footy are almost convinced danger will play 

[Deemania since 56 6,740]

4 hours ago, brendan said:

Current odds dees $1.90 cats $1.90 

cats supporters on big footy are almost convinced danger will play 

If Dangerfield plays, the more chances he has of breaking down, mid-game. So, bring him on for a Pedo bump or two.

[Redleg 41,786]

16 hours ago, ProDee said:

Percentage of Dangerfield playing ?  Zero.

I think Ablett and Cockatoo play, assuming the latter plays for Geelong's VFL team as he's selected to.  So I see their outs as Dangerfield, Henderson, and Selwood, while Tom McDonald will probably join Viney on the sidelines for us. 

Cocky played for Cats VFL team but won't play, as they won't take multiple players in without sufficient match practice. Agree Gary looks set to play. Hopefully Tom Mac gets up and he has a good fitness base. 

[Lucifers Hero 40,490]

Mind games or not the Cats seem primed for round 1:

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-03-17/gaz-training-his-way-into-round-one-certainty

"Ablett's extended two-hour session has him primed for the season opener – a fixture he has averaged 33 disposals per match in over the past six seasons..."I think his standard preparation for AFL seasons has been no practice matches and dominate round one so hopefully that continues."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-03-16/cocky-wants-a-callup-star-cat-cockatoo-shines-in-vfl

Nakia Cockatoo has put his hand up for round one after an explosive performance in Friday night's VFL practice.  The 21-year-old kicked two goals and picked up 15 disposals, looking a cut above rotating between midfield and attack in a statement he's ready for Melbourne at the MCG in nine days' time.  

Given our players who didn't get a run at Casey yesterday because of 'niggles' (Lewis, ANB, Jones, Oliver, TMac) and those who have their first run today (Garlett, Jetta and a few others) we will be as underdone (re match practice) as Geelong will be. 

A 50/50 game.

[Demonland 73,277]

 

[Sir Why You Little 37,242]

I hope Danger and Ablett play. Run them hard and watch them break down. That leaves only 2 onthe bench. 

They want to play, they better be ready....

[Deemania since 56 6,740]

36 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

I hope Danger and Ablett play. Run them hard and watch them break down. That leaves only 2 onthe bench. 

They want to play, they better be ready....

Something very logical about that and the likelihood of such breakdowns. I'd reckon that playing them both would be great by half time. Geelong are going to need superfit youth to get past the Demons. I cannot imagine that their players are fit enough or have the sustained endurance to keep up with the game, break free to set up plays or rebound as the Cats used to do. With our backline, I doubt if their delivery will be fully effective. I could be wrong but another 12months have passed.

[jnrmac 20,211]

On 3/16/2018 at 4:53 PM, ProDee said:

Percentage of Dangerfield playing ?  Zero.

I think Ablett and Cockatoo play, assuming the latter plays for Geelong's VFL team as he's selected to.  So I see their outs as Dangerfield, Henderson, and Selwood, while Tom McDonald will probably join Viney on the sidelines for us. 

Danger won't play. Spoke to snr Geelong person today. Said they would be mad to play him if there was the smallest chance he does it badly and misses 6.