Unless after 4 games he and the Medicos believe he needs a rest Spargo is doing more than enough to hold his place on pressure alone. Hannans game was highly frustrating with one handed takes, flying against talls when a crumb was needed and inconsistent pressure. If Jeffys effort is shown to be where it should be I think our forward line would function even better with Garlett for Hannan. I would not consider any other change. 

Edited May 21, 20186 yr by big_red_fire_engine

9 hours ago, Rocky said:

what the [censored] does that even mean?! not sure if this is meant to be insensitive on purpose or an ignorant attempt at humour?

 

8 hours ago, 93dee said:

This is a despicable attempt at humour. Show some bloody respect

I posted that with no attempt of any connotation to indigenous folk although I admit that I can see it now.

The original joke was purely around the use of Garrett instead of Garlett.

Apologies to those it’s offended.

 No change

This will turn out to be our strongest line up for the rest of the year

TYSON WEID GARLETT BUGG PEDO Only to cover injuries

I love the make up of this team 

Looking great playing great and with purpose and teamwork

So we can all have a moment to chill, relax....and enjoy a Garrett free moment whilst recollecting our humour.

Strangely my fav song of theirs...

 

Edited May 21, 20186 yr by beelzebub

11 hours ago, titan_uranus said:

Forgive us for not all being ex-AFL players. 

Seriously this is one of the most infuriating things anyone can say on a football forum. 

Bugg’s doing the right thing by playing well at Casey but he was woeful in the seniors this year and whilst he was in the right spot often enough, he too regularly either didn’t want the ball or turned it over. We are also “unsociable” enough without him. He won’t be getting a game for being “unsociable” alone, either.

He wasn’t ‘woeful’. He kicks quite a few goals and tackles well. Tyson, on the other hand...

16 hours ago, Thehardtackler said:

We have to play Garrett for this match. It is a respect thing. If we pick him then I guarantee that he will repay the faith. 

Garrett doesn’t play football. He’s not even a politician anymore. Perhaps you mean Jeff Garlett?

3 minutes ago, Stormy Dee said:

Garrett doesn’t play football. He’s not even a politician anymore. Perhaps you mean Jeff Garlett?

Thanks Sandra.

12 hours ago, Stevienic23 said:

Who plays the defensive forward role on Laird?

Melksham surely

11 hours ago, goodwindees said:

I expect that because the game is in Alice Springs and we have totally committed to this NT thing then they’ll drop Spargo for Garlett. 

I will find it very disappointing but Can’t have Eddie Betts hogging all the indigenous limelight. 

Nev

IF Garlett is to come in I would be very disappointed if it were for anything other than relative form or maybe the necessity for a Spartacus break

Edited May 22, 20186 yr by monoccular

3 minutes ago, monoccular said:

Melksham surely

Nev

IF Garlett is to come in I would be very disappointed if it were for anything other than relative form or maybe the necessity for a Spartacus break

Love the nickname mono

2 hours ago, beelzebub said:

So we can all have a moment to chill, relax....and enjoy a Garrett free moment whilst recollecting our humour.

Strangely my fav song of theirs...

 

I suspect that's because there's no Garret Bub!

Edited May 22, 20186 yr by Rusty Nails

13 hours ago, Rocky said:

what the [censored] does that even mean?! not sure if this is meant to be insensitive on purpose or an ignorant attempt at humour?

It's your reply that is ignorant.

At least let the high horse slow down prior to jumping on it.

 

Why the bloke apologised is beyond me.

 

 

20 hours ago, Wunders said:

Happy for no change (even if weid is ready, send him to the VFL for a match and see how he goes), wasn't happy with how Bull started the match (holding the ball, not killing contest, etc.), but he adjusted to the tempo of the game and ended up having a statistically nice game.

Anyone have thoughts on us flying up the day before the match? I personally like the idea of going up 2+ days before (as any flight exposes the body to radiation due to thinner air and less molecules to deflect incoming cosmic rays, and i think that's an additional stress on the body that can have a small effect on performance; might only be 0.5% - but i want to be in peak physical condition).

Example article looking at endurance performance and dose of radiation (greater exposure = poorer exercise time to exhaustion, hence performance is decreased).

https://atlasofscience.org/solar-radiation-reduces-endurance-exercise-performance-in-a-hot-environment/

You make a good point........... I think. Incoming cosmic rays have been affecting me for years so i decided after a while to stop using my "Ergon energy accumulator". I found that I accumulated so much excess energy that it was reducing my performance by 17.8 %. not just 0.5%.  

Let them fly up two days before the game and let the chips fall where they may.

Jamie Bennell would consistently get a game in Darwin back in the day, often picked from nowhere to play so I wouldn’t be surprised if Spargo is rested & Garlett does come in, not entirely because of indigenous round but think it may play a part in Garletts secletion

Edited May 22, 20186 yr by JV7

Bull did a huge amount of work in packs and bringing the ball to ground. He will stay in. Those suggesting Pedo for Bull are mistaken - teams that win so well don't change unless it's absolutely necessary to cover injuries. Besides, Roos was interesting on Pedo during the OTC discussion last night. Said he could not maintain form at the highest level (although not in those precise words).

Pedo will still get his chance this year unless we have the Tigers' golden run with injury, and based on what Roos had to say, Pedo will be OK for short spells but not a sustained run in the seniors.

25 minutes ago, faultydet said:

It's your reply that is ignorant.

At least let the high horse slow down prior to jumping on it.

 

Why the bloke apologised is beyond me.

 

If anything, he is owed an apology

16 hours ago, McQueen said:

As long as he does a half time “how do we  sleep when our beds are burning” all body dance I’m all for it.

 

Maybe put the 'Garrett' in bold text next time 

The only player to have a bit of a mare on Sunday for mine was Vince (now sitting on the cusp of our best 22 IMO in current form or lack thereof...possibly tiring a little) but who do you manage him with?  And then there's the timing against the old enemy.  He probably lifts his output a cog or two against the old club so would have to have someone in damn fine form at Casey to warrant the change IMO.

Personally i can't see who that "immediate" replacement would be at Casey unless Hunt / Wags or Frost had a stand out game and according to reports none of them managed this.

From what i saw Smith did more than enough around the drop, in some of the contested packs and with his work rate to get to the contest and impact.  In addition, weighted comparative stats had him ranked 12th on the day, which is impressive given his first game back in some time.  Not even on the radar at this point.

Spargo did enough generally and improved slightly on his game the week before (off a low base), although might be starting to tire a little (evidenced by his inaccuracy).  On the flip side Jeffy didn't produce anything special to warrant a call up anyway if the reports are reliable.  Spargo safe IMO.

Looking like no change at this point.  If so i feel that can only be a great positive as it sends yet another subtle message down and up the lines that you will need to perform at both AFL/VFL level if you wish to hold your place or get a call up AND allows the same line up to go around again chock full of confidence.  If everything clicks again (fingers crossed) this allows the same group to add another layer to the trust and confidence that appears to be already building, especially if we come away with a win against a more highly rated foe.

Go Demons!

Edited May 22, 20186 yr by Rusty Nails

17 hours ago, Mister Ed said:

Fox News has our injury list as follows (note - no mention of Weid):-

MELBOURNE

Dean Kent (hamstring) — 1-2 weeks
Mitch King (elbow) — 1 weeks
Corey Maynard (hip) — indefinite
Pat McKenna (hamstring) — indefinite
Aaron vandenBerg (ankle) — 5 weeks

Adelaide has a bigger list but a few could be back. 

ADELAIDE

Brad Crouch (groin) — TBC
Paul Hunter (ankle) — 9-10 weeks
Sam Jacobs (back spasms) — TBC
Alex Keath (ankle) — test
Mitch McGovern (ankle) — 7 weeks
Andrew McPherson (groin) — 1-2 weeks
Wayne Milera (hamstring) — test
Rory Sloane (foot) — TBC
Brodie Smith (knee) — season
Taylor Walker (glute) — test

No wonder the supporters are complaining about injuries.  We should win this with the team they are going to have to roll out.  Hopefully we don't take it a bit easier knowing who is not playing.

53 minutes ago, monoccular said:

Melksham surely

Nev

IF Garlett is to come in I would be very disappointed if it were for anything other than relative form or maybe the necessity for a Spartacus break

I heard someone refer to him as Spartacus in the standing area on the steps at the G on Sunday.

17 hours ago, Mister Ed said:

Fox News has our injury list as follows (note - no mention of Weid):-

MELBOURNE

Dean Kent (hamstring) — 1-2 weeks
Mitch King (elbow) — 1 weeks
Corey Maynard (hip) — indefinite
Pat McKenna (hamstring) — indefinite
Aaron vandenBerg (ankle) — 5 weeks

Adelaide has a bigger list but a few could be back. 

ADELAIDE

Brad Crouch (groin) — TBC
Paul Hunter (ankle) — 9-10 weeks
Sam Jacobs (back spasms) — TBC
Alex Keath (ankle) — test
Mitch McGovern (ankle) — 7 weeks
Andrew McPherson (groin) — 1-2 weeks
Wayne Milera (hamstring) — test
Rory Sloane (foot) — TBC
Brodie Smith (knee) — season
Taylor Walker (glute) — test

Pretty inaccurate list.

Walker has been ruled out for 3 weeks since last week.

16 hours ago, DaveyJones'sLocker said:

The statement said that Thomas was paid a free kick, is that correct ? 

No it was play on http://www.afl.com.au/video/2018-05-20/bernie-lines-up-daisy

31 minutes ago, BigFez said:

Maybe put the 'Garrett' in bold text next time 

Better yet, before making accusations, people should maybe read the original post a few times, before jumping onto their high horse

30 minutes ago, ProDee said:

I heard someone refer to him as Spartacus in the standing area on the steps at the G on Sunday.

I think PD if you check your history books, you will find Charlie Spartacus was pretty big in the Colluseum versus the lions

6 minutes ago, Rod Grinter Riot Squad said:

Better yet, before making accusations, people should maybe read the original post a few times, before jumping onto their high horse

Yep completely agree, was having a good old chuckle at some of the responses.

Tex Walker said on radio last year after Lever moved to the dees that “if you’re driven by money or you’re driven by success, that’s a decision you need to make”

If I was the coach, I’d have our best 23 focussed on proving this week that our best is more successful than their best.