Match Preview and Team Selection - Round 1

[Dee Zephyr 19,268]

1 minute ago, Skuit said:

Even with JV and Tmac out there's still a huge amount of arm-chair selection pressure. Our club is in a pretty good place as a reflection of such. But I'm confused - we have eight named on the bench with three to be omitted? Did I miss something re. interchange numbers?

The number of emergencies has increased to 4 this season.

[brendan 3,437]

Dees are into $1.80 now cats $2.05 

Edited March 22, 2018 by brendan

[Dr. Gonzo 24,273]

10 hours ago, Redleg said:

If the rain looks like holding off I think we have to play Frost, who can replace an injured tall if necessary. He also has pace which can help.

I am surprised Stretch is not on the bench as he actually played well in the JLT.

He and Hannan could be the unlucky ones.

I didn't think Stretch was that impressive in JLT. He got a few touches here and there but just a link in the chain type of player at the moment. If he's going to be that he needs to get 25-30 touches not 15-20.

[binman 43,719]

36 minutes ago, brendan said:

Dees are into $1.80 now cats $2.05 

Makes the 2.35 i spruiked (and took) a couple of weeks ago seem pretty good

[Diamond_Jim 12,627]

Shaping up as one of those season defining games...

A few months ago most of us would have written the Dees off in this one but not now.

Bit worried that we are all suffering from PSO (pre season optimism) but go Dees.

Fritsch's marking ability is first class ... will be interesting to see how Geelong man up on him

[praha 11,240]

I really want to give Geelong a belting for once.

I just have a feeling that either it'll go down to the wire, or we'll give them a 10 goal spanking.

[Jaded No More 68,972]

Melksham and Tyson are definite ins from that bench, and with no Viney I think we'd be silly to leave Brayshaw out. 

It's meant to be a little wet on Sunday, so I would say Hannan gets the last spot ahead of Frost. We really need some pace to push Geelong. 

[Gator 17,449]

If I was judging the teams purely on the extended bench I'd say our depth is vastly superior.

• INTERCHANGE FROM*
• 10 Angus Brayshaw
• 12 Dom Tyson
• 17 Sam Frost
• 18 Jake Melksham
• 19 Mitch Hannan
• 20 Corey Maynard
• 32 Tomas Bugg
• 42 Josh Wagner
• *Three to be omitted

•  
  INTERCHANGE FROM*
• 18 Charlie Constable
• 31 Jordan Cunico
• 13 Lachie Fogarty
• 39 Zach Guthrie
• 11 Tim Kelly
• 21 Jordan Murdoch
• 17 Esava Ratugolea
• 42 Mark O'Connor
• *Three to be omitted

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

I think it will be Brayshaw, Melksham and Hannan.

Toss up between Tyson and Maynard.

[Jaded No More 68,972]

1 minute ago, Clint Bizkit said:

I think it will be Brayshaw, Melksham and Hannan.

Toss up between Tyson and Maynard.

No chance Tyson misses out, unless he is battling fitness.

With no Viney, he has to play. Hell even with Viney he is best 22. 

[grey wolf 226]

Seems to me that Melksham (forward) Tyson (mid) are certainties to play and I can’t see why Brayshaw (Back) would miss if you take the longer view that this is his year to find some consistency and that leaves another spot for a mid and its probably between Hannan and Maynard. I would think it’s Maynard to give us strength against Selwood and Ablett rather than the pace of Hannan. Pity about Frosty I like his manic cowboy style...

[Deemania since 56 6,716]

2 hours ago, brendan said:

Dees are into $1.80 now cats $2.05 

Looking good!

[Deemania since 56 6,716]

9 minutes ago, grey wolf said:

Seems to me that Melksham (forward) Tyson (mid) are certainties to play and I can’t see why Brayshaw (Back) would miss if you take the longer view that this is his year to find some consistency and that leaves another spot for a mid and its probably between Hannan and Maynard. I would think it’s Maynard to give us strength against Selwood and Ablett rather than the pace of Hannan. Pity about Frosty I like his manic cowboy style...

As stated by quite a few on DL, if it rains on Sunday, go for Brayshaw over Frost. If no rain, go for Frosty to streak the half-back flank.

[binman 43,719]

12 minutes ago, grey wolf said:

Seems to me that Melksham (forward) Tyson (mid) are certainties to play and I can’t see why Brayshaw (Back) would miss if you take the longer view that this is his year to find some consistency and that leaves another spot for a mid and its probably between Hannan and Maynard. I would think it’s Maynard to give us strength against Selwood and Ablett rather than the pace of Hannan. Pity about Frosty I like his manic cowboy style...

I think you've nailed it grey wolf - very lucidly too i must say. Agree with all your comments, particularly those about Tyson, Melk and Brayshaw. They are locks.

I think Goody likes maynards'grunt and in some ways i see him as Viney's placeholder. The one comment i'd make is that Goody also really likes how Bugg goes about things so feel as if it is him or Hannan (who Goody also really likes - as do i)

[stevethemanjordan 6,952]

4 minutes ago, Deemania since 56 said:

If no rain, go for Frosty to streak the half-back flank.

What and turn the ball straight over to the opposition?

Frost is not best 22.

And he won’t play. 

[brendan 3,437]

Geelong have confirmed they will play 3 debutants

[Deemania since 56 6,716]

3 minutes ago, brendan said:

Geelong have confirmed they will play 3 debutants

Are they pretty?

[Lucifers Hero 40,328]

14 minutes ago, brendan said:

Geelong have confirmed they will play 3 debutants

I detect an element of complacency in that, as it means some old hands (Murdoch, Guthrie, Constable will miss out).  Its a big call especially with Danger out.

Scott underestimates us - at his peril!

[brendan 3,437]

4 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

I detect an element of complacency in that, as it means some old hands (Murdoch, Guthrie, Constable will miss out).  Its a big call especially with Danger out.

Scott underestimates us - at his peril!

Maybe or they are looking long term and not fussed if they win round 1 

[brendan 3,437]

Regardless of who plays we need a 4 quarter effort, you know at the very least Geelong will bring it for the full game 

[Jaded No More 68,972]

13 minutes ago, brendan said:

Maybe or they are looking long term and not fussed if they win round 1 

Goes completely against getting Ablett if they are looking long term.

They are backing themselves to win a flag. It's their last chance before they lose the last of their stars. 

[tappysquads 618]

3 hours ago, brendan said:

Dees are into $1.80 now cats $2.05 

I'm a mad Dees supporter, but Geelong 1-39 points at $2.60 is pretty good value

[RalphiusMaximus 6,088]

1 hour ago, brendan said:

Geelong have confirmed they will play 3 debutants

Tanking...

[brendan 3,437]

38 minutes ago, Jaded said:

Goes completely against getting Ablett if they are looking long term.

They are backing themselves to win a flag. It's their last chance before they lose the last of their stars. 

Yea that’s a good point they need to finish top 4 or they are done 

[PaulRB 6,411]

Geelong are the preliminary finalist from last year, Ablett in Danger out... reckon we’re (and the odds) getting way ahead of ourselves if we think we’re actualy more likely to win this game. 

Our last performance in a real AFL season game was kind of disappointing if I recall correctly...

sorry to be the wet blanket.