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14 hours ago, praha said:

Further to this:

"We'll have a look at our grounds, we'll have a look at our loads, we'll have a look at all those things that potentially go into those things."

Goodwin had some padding around that comment to soften the blow, but he's clearly talking about NT.

Of course he is, he knows the root of the problem. Give him a map of Australia and he'll point out the problem to you.

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    3 minutes ago, Win4theAges said:

    Of course he is, he knows the root of the problem. Give him a map of Australia and he'll point out the problem to you.

    So he’s definitely talking about Marrara Oval, where we spend 4 hours s year, and there’s absolutely no chance he’s talking about our training ground, where our players spend a dozen hours a week, which was recently described by a Demonland member as being rock hard?

    I’ll never understand why people choose the conspiracy theory over the simple and logical conclusion.

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    13 hours ago, MSFebey said:

    Shows the importance of winning games you should (STK) and taking your chances (Geel, Port). Disappointing but we shall see, every side in the 8 or competing are having similar injury woes, it’s quite bizarre except for Richmond 

    Geelong fairly light on for injuries now. A couple of hff’s. Henderson back and Taylor could be ok. 

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    1 minute ago, Redleg said:

    Geelong fairly light on for injuries now. A couple of hff’s. Henderson back and Taylor could be ok. 

    I had Taylor and Menzel. Menzel is not 100% and may be a late out if what I'm hearing could come true.

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    22 minutes ago, Nasher said:

    So he’s definitely talking about Marrara Oval, where we spend 4 hours s year, and there’s absolutely no chance he’s talking about our training ground, where our players spend a dozen hours a week, which was recently described by a Demonland member as being rock hard?

    I’ll never understand why people choose the conspiracy theory over the simple and logical conclusion.

    both mate both, do they even do ground pressure testing throughout the year? You'd think it would be weekly wouldnt you.

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    8 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

    Menzel out would be massive.

    Takes the pressure off with Hibberd out. See how it plays out, may be just a rumour.

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    19 hours ago, praha said:

    Viney and Hibberd both out shortly after Darwin trip.

    Lever injured shortly after Alice.

    You simply can't ignore that. Conditioning and fatigue has an affect on the body, you become unintentionally lazy and your body and mind cut corners to battle the physical and mental fatigue.

    Get rid of these damn games.

    Sacking Norm Smith is more likely the cause.

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    I hope they return Bernie to a run with role. Either Danger or Selwood with Bernie in their back pocket all day. He did get under the skin of a few last year. I still like Wagner in for Hibberd despite misgivings he may not have Hibberds skill but he knows the role he has to play and causes minimal disruption. 2 years ago the Dogs ket replacing their gun payers with role players who performed their job and got them to a G.F. 

    This is as much about replacing like with like in a role and team structure and game plan. Sydney do it better than anyone. Someone gets injured and the replacement may not star but know and fill their role. Hanneberry, Jack, McVeigh & Grundy all missed last week but who would know. They stuck to their game plan and the ins played their role.

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    14 hours ago, Wiseblood said:

    He hasn't had any reason to try it before. Outside of Lever going down, our back six has been relatively settled otherwise. 

    Plus I doubt he will take too many risks, such as playing someone in a position they haven't played in before, at this stage of the season. 

    I meant moreso with his obsession with versatility within the team.

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    Meanwhile, AFL umpire Troy Pannell was on hand for match simulation on Wednesday, part of the Cats' education process.

    "We try to get an umpire down as often as possible," Scott said.

    "We're in the fortunate position that Troy's been available to come down given he umpired our game last week, he's got some insights that would be fresh in his mind."

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    Good to see Scotty keeping in with the umps!

    maybe show Troy some of your theatrics in the box when he makes a call against your team?

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    30 minutes ago, MSFebey said:

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    Meanwhile, AFL umpire Troy Pannell was on hand for match simulation on Wednesday, part of the Cats' education process.

    "We try to get an umpire down as often as possible," Scott said.

    "We're in the fortunate position that Troy's been available to come down given he umpired our game last week, he's got some insights that would be fresh in his mind."

    Oh great.

    Nothing is surer than the Cats getting an armchair ride form the umps Saturday night, and nothing will be done about it just like West Coast being looked after every week.

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    20 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

    Oh great.

    Nothing is surer than the Cats getting an armchair ride form the umps Saturday night, and nothing will be done about it just like West Coast being looked after every week.

    If anything, if the umpiring is unfair he is prima facie evidence something is amiss

    If the MFC doesn't arc up over this, then heads must roll

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    4 minutes ago, timbo said:

    If anything, if the umpiring is unfair he is prima facie evidence something is amiss

    If the MFC doesn't arc up over this, then heads must roll

    Pannell was busted in a cafe with someone from the Cats according to Scott’s presser.

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    2 minutes ago, Nasher said:

    We’ve had umpires down to training before as well guys. It’s common, not the sign of a conspiracy.

    YIKES IT’S A SHADOW!!!

    Which umpires? First I’ve heard of it

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    Although Pig 13th in Demonland votes, this is a massive misrepresentation of how crucial he is. DANG.

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    20 hours ago, bringbackthebiff said:

    I wonder if it’s a chance to trial Jonesy

    Doesn't have the initial speed or play quite tall enough IMHO (depending on potential opponent/s).  Disposal pretty ordinary atm also.

    Melk and/or Harmes for mine with Jones to Menzel.

    ANB/Fritschkrieg/JKH & Hannan rotate through wings & HF

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    1 hour ago, MSFebey said:

    Pannell was busted in a cafe with someone from the Cats according to Scott’s presser.

    If that is a true account then something is definitely NQR within the AFL system.

    If the AFL is handing out "umpire advice & insights" then the same advice and messages /demonstrations should be granted to every club through the week in a systematic fashion or nothing given at all.

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    8 hours ago, Nasher said:

    So he’s definitely talking about Marrara Oval, where we spend 4 hours s year, and there’s absolutely no chance he’s talking about our training ground, where our players spend a dozen hours a week, which was recently described by a Demonland member as being rock hard?

    I’ll never understand why people choose the conspiracy theory over the simple and logical conclusion.

    Because its a conspiracy !!!!!

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    6 weeks the script is coming together.... 1 by 1 we start losing our guns only to miss finals again!

    Club  is cursed!

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