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8 minutes ago, Goffer said:

That’s my primary concern, the mental side of things. They’ll be brimming with confidence, and we’re still considered to be mentally fragile enough that every lower team targets their fixture with us as a bankable 4 points. I’m hoping we’ve overcome that particular handicap (which I think we have this year with our trend of beating teams that were ranked below us). Sunday will be more evidence either way.

And this weekend plus a few weeks later against Dogs and Pies is what we need to change.

The margin against St Kilda flattered us but equally we should have beaten the Suns by 100 plus. Time to get arrogant in a Hawthorn way.

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14 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

And this weekend plus a few weeks later against Dogs and Pies is what we need to change.

The margin against St Kilda flattered us but equally we should have beaten the Suns by 100 plus. Time to get arrogant in a Hawthorn way.

Are u on drugs the margin against st kilda flattered them not us they got 2 junk time goals in the last 2 mins to flatter them, and don't say if they kicked straight it would be closer, they miss goals against everyone, they did it all last year and this. I don't get how so many rate saints every time we play them, we have beaten them so easily over the last 3 games, and in 2 of those games they kick junk time goals  in the last few mins to flatter them. Carlton are so weak up back they don't have anyone to play on both hogan or Tom McDonald.

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Can’t believe the bluebaggers supporters.  They beat druggies and now they are up and about.  One supporter couldn’t get his mates to go to a match- now has 6 seats for Sunday and about 10 idiots that want them.   I dislike playing Carlton, and hope we smash them.

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Posted
41 minutes ago, Goffer said:

That’s my primary concern, the mental side of things. They’ll be brimming with confidence, and we’re still considered to be mentally fragile enough that every lower team targets their fixture with us as a bankable 4 points. I’m hoping we’ve overcome that particular handicap (which I think we have this year with our trend of beating teams that were ranked below us). Sunday will be more evidence either way.

Dees:

Saints

Bombers

BlackHoleSuns

 

by lots

Carlton > Essendon

 

Hmmm, methinks thy doth protest too much

 

Need I mention Viney?

I'm more confident than Viney lining up against the Nandaly 4ths, to be honest.

Posted
2 hours ago, Clint Bizkit said:

Pedersen can just as easily play his role.

K'noath!


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Final changes-

In: Viney, T.Smith

Outs: Tyson (Omitted) Weideman (Injured)

YEAH BOYS GET HYPE BULL IS PLAYING I TOLD YOUSE

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Dear Simon, the current forward / ruck structure was working fine. Why have you not replaced Weideman with Pedersen, so that he can back up Gawn in the ruck? I get that Smith is in better form, but he can't ruck. Now you'll either go back to your stupid idea of rucking Harmes, or you'll drag McDonald away from the forward line. Both ideas are just plain dumb. Please get your act together before you cost us more wins. Signed, Poita.

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Posted
33 minutes ago, ProDee said:

The Pedersen lovers will be silently overtly fuming.

Hahaha

 

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Posted (edited)

Nice Goody and team, back yourselves!! Give the guys performing in the magoos  confidence if you perform you’ll be selected. 

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Posted
Just now, forever demons said:

filthy on tyson out and pedo should be well in front of smith

He’s not though, Bulls form in the VFL has been unbelievable and higher then Pedo so of course they’re going to pick the guy that’s playing much better footy.

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Hmmmm 3 guys with under 10 games experience with Hunt, Tyson, Pedersen and Gartlett in the 2s. Hope Goody knows what he's doing we're meant to be playing for finals not in development mode!

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4 minutes ago, Cards13 said:

Nice Goody and team, back yourselves!! Give the guys performing in the maggots confidence if you perform you’ll be selected. 

no thats wrong the ones who performed in the 2s didnt get a game

Posted
42 minutes ago, poita said:

Dear Simon, the current forward / ruck structure was working fine. Why have you not replaced Weideman with Pedersen, so that he can back up Gawn in the ruck? I get that Smith is in better form, but he can't ruck. Now you'll either go back to your stupid idea of rucking Harmes, or you'll drag McDonald away from the forward line. Both ideas are just plain dumb. Please get your act together before you cost us more wins. Signed, Poita.

Dude you are vastly underestimating just how good Bull has been playing, he’s been at a higher level then Pedo. Sometimes teams structure doesn’t matter when you want your best 22 out on the field. The coaches know what they’re doing, take a damn chill pill.

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41 minutes ago, poita said:

Dear Simon, the current forward / ruck structure was working fine. Why have you not replaced Weideman with Pedersen, so that he can back up Gawn in the ruck? I get that Smith is in better form, but he can't ruck. Now you'll either go back to your stupid idea of rucking Harmes, or you'll drag McDonald away from the forward line. Both ideas are just plain dumb. Please get your act together before you cost us more wins. Signed, Poita.

Dear Poita, 

It's no surprise to see a veil of negativity coming from you despite the team's good form. I'll have you know that Tim Smith actually played as the second ruck after half time against Geelong after Max went down injured. He had 3 hitouts, which is just one less than Pedersen has averaged in his past six games. 

Yours,

Goody

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Love this, picking the best team structure rather than just picking Viney for Weid.  Each to their own whether you pick Smith or Pedo, but i like that they have a structure and are picking specifically for it. Earlier in the year we were chopping and changing entirely on players form and wound up with Hogan and Garrett as the only 2 genuine forwards and we couldn't kick a goal.

Posted
2 minutes ago, forever demons said:

no thats wrong the ones who performed in the 2s didnt get a game

Ah yeah they did? The teams coming off a few wins so they don’t want to change anything if they don’t have too but the best player in the 2’s has forced his way into the side

Posted
39 minutes ago, ProDee said:

The Pedersen lovers will be silently fuming.

Hahaha

Is that your daily dose of being a 5yo ?

You might also consider that many, myself included would have thought like for like...then Cam made a sensible replacement for Weed.  Its not about supporters having a psuedo teenage crush on anyone... simply some look at what's on offer.

I wish Smith well. Who now pinch hits for Max ? Im not aware of Tim having done a lot. 

This seems to require a rejig of the fab four's duties more than just a player swap.

That comes as a surprise to me given they were just bedding all of this in.

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47 minutes ago, poita said:

Dear Simon, the current forward / ruck structure was working fine. Why have you not replaced Weideman with Pedersen, so that he can back up Gawn in the ruck? I get that Smith is in better form, but he can't ruck. Now you'll either go back to your stupid idea of rucking Harmes, or you'll drag McDonald away from the forward line. Both ideas are just plain dumb. Please get your act together before you cost us more wins. Signed, Poita.

Dear Poita,

When MacDonald is in the ruck, there's a good chance Gawn will be resting in the forward line. Win-win

Posted
48 minutes ago, ProDee said:

The Pedersen lovers will be silently fuming.

Hahaha

I picked him this week only because I thought they would want him to play second ruck and free up T Mac as they've been doing in previous weeks.  Happy for 'Bull' Smith to get his reward for great form at Casey.

@Drunkn167 and @Rusty Nails, I stand corrected re: selection.  Very happy for Smith to get a run and hopefully he can add to our flexible forward line in a positive manner when T Mac gives Gawn a chop out in the ruck!

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Posted
5 minutes ago, forever demons said:

no thats wrong the ones who performed in the 2s didnt get a game

Smith has been dominating and got a game... Viney is a given. Not sure who you think is hard done by but the coaches are backing themselves and the young blokes in. 

Fristch, Hannan, OMac, Spargs and now Smith. 

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