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POSTGAME: JLT 02 vs Brisbane

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43 minutes ago, No Plan B said:

If May escapes suspension then it's pretty much a dream prognosis for the walking wounded. JKH looked liked an ACL or broken tibia live - just bone bruising. Harmes has gone from 6+ weeks out (Demonland prognosis at the time) to a certain starter for Round 1. 

I'd happily trade a 7 point loss for the form Joel Smith showed today but the ease in which Brisbane moved the ball worried me a fair bit.

It was never going to be 6 weeks... even if a broken compound fracture.

Worst would have been two weeks...  for the skin to heal (Re infections) and for the pin and bone to mold into the break, so as to take the loads of AFL

He still may not be right next week (if things don;'t go well)...  but will be fine for the next one.

 

It might even be smarter if he does not  'tag'  next week (not so much tackling next week)... ahead of the Cats game and

his reunion with Joel Selby, feeding the ducks down by the Pusssy Willow.

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    12 minutes ago, Dee Zephyr said:

    Regardless, it’s really silly by May. No need to risk a possible suspension so late in the last practise game. His feet are almost off the ground. 

    I would prefer May to go in low on the block, hunched over, to stop the runner going by him. He will get caught out again,  some time with his method.  A good chance of missing games in the future.

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    1 minute ago, Demonland said:

    I see it completely differently. His shoulder goes straight into the chin. 

    Yes, he leans forward, weight going toward the oncoming player, and May starts to stretch up on his toes.  Shoulder clips chin, just.

    A fine I think is all its worth.   No damage done your honour.

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    7 minutes ago, DV8 said:

    Yes, he leans forward, weight going toward the oncoming player, and May starts to stretch up on his toes.  Shoulder clips chin, just.

    A fine I think is all its worth.   No damage done your honour.

    Feet never left the ground. That kid had absolutely no awareness. The ball was still within 5 metres. Initial contact was to the chest, it may have clipped his chin. Injury report should be favourable. Next case

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    May will surely get 1 week (2 if the MRO is in a crap mood) and we’ll be back to the dream defensive duo of O Mac and Frost for Port Adelaide.

    Edited by Bring-Back-Powell

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    Just now, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    May will surely get 1 week (2 if the MRL are in a crap mood) and we’ll be back to the dream defensive duo of O Mac and Frost for Port Adelaide.

    Frost should play I think against Port if Ryder plays.

    Frost to give Max a chopout in the ruck.  He can come on from the bench, with our Mids resting forward this year. 

    Frosty's pace will be handy thru the midfield area, whilst Tall Maxy hangs out deep forward, for a juicy long bomb.

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    Having watched the replay after seeing the game live, a few of my casual observations:-

    — Hunt, while his disposal is still a concern, was best used as a forward. In fact he was the best of the small forwards we trialled today. He is ahead of spargo in that position at the moment in my view.

    - We were trialling players in numerous positions all day, while Brisbane played to their structure and their set up remained consistent 

    - our kicking inside 50 is a concern still. We must lead at the ball and lower the eyes. Too many bombs to the ‘hot spot’, despite being outnumbered ahead of the ball.

    - ANB is a complete scrubber and shirks contests but loves cheap goals from inside 15metres

    - Oliver had the fumbles. He wasn’t on his Pat Malone.

    - Joel Smith offers plenty. Versatile and has a go.

    - Billy Stretch offers nothing at the moment. Extremely disappointing.

     

    - the new rules have actually hurt our game plan. We relied on guys coming off the back of the square to create contested ball. Our strength has been impeded by the new rules.

     

     

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    3 hours ago, Demonland said:

    Here's the Steven May incident. I think he could be in trouble.

     

    Seems to me Berry threw his head back to exaggerate for a free kick but ending up hitting his head on the hard ground. This vision should be shown to every player at every club to demonstrate the folly of trying to elicit free kicks from fair bumps. Done clumsily, it can cause injury to yourself. Unfortunately for May, I don't think the Tribunal will agree with me.

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    32 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    That escalated quickly. 

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    Clearly the Hawks put the cue in the rack.... 

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    10 minutes ago, Leoncelli_36 said:

    - the new rules have actually hurt our game plan. We relied on guys coming off the back of the square to create contested ball. Our strength has been impeded by the new rules.

     

     

    If I recall correctly, by the time finals came round last year we actually went back to a more traditional 6-6-6 structure, and no more silly centre bounce setups. Thus, we should be well adjusted to this set up.

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    13 minutes ago, Leoncelli_36 said:

     

    - the new rules have actually hurt our game plan. We relied on guys coming off the back of the square to create contested ball. Our strength has been impeded by the new rules.

     

     

    I agree, but I think it will be short term pain. Goody has been able to build a very solid game plan over the last few years, and I'll back him in to make the right tweaks to ensure we aren't impeded too much. It might take some game time to perfect it, but we will get there. 

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    16 minutes ago, Leoncelli_36 said:

    Having watched the replay after seeing the game live, a few of my casual observations:-

    — Hunt, while his disposal is still a concern, was best used as a forward. In fact he was the best of the small forwards we trialled today. He is ahead of spargo in that position at the moment in my view.

    - We were trialling players in numerous positions all day, while Brisbane played to their structure and their set up remained consistent 

    - our kicking inside 50 is a concern still. We must lead at the ball and lower the eyes. Too many bombs to the ‘hot spot’, despite being outnumbered ahead of the ball.

    - ANB is a complete scrubber and shirks contests but loves cheap goals from inside 15metres

    - Oliver had the fumbles. He wasn’t on his Pat Malone.

    - Joel Smith offers plenty. Versatile and has a go.

    - Billy Stretch offers nothing at the moment. Extremely disappointing.

     

    - the new rules have actually hurt our game plan. We relied on guys coming off the back of the square to create contested ball. Our strength has been impeded by the new rules.

     

     

    ANB is absolute rubbish, it was him that caused the injury to Fritsch by shoving Daniel Rich towards his lower legs. I dont care about his stupid pressure acts  he fumbles and goes to ground far too often. I would rather put time into Corey Wagner who is cleaner and adds a bit more zip.

    I am also perplexed what the coaches see in Oscar McDonald. Harry Petty played a better gane last week and he was left out of the side for some unkown reason.

    The quicker Petty develops the sooner that pushes Oscar out hopefully. 

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    15 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    ANB is absolute rubbish, it was him that caused the injury to Fritsch by shoving Daniel Rich towards his lower legs. I dont care about his stupid pressure acts  he fumbles and goes to ground far too often. I would rather put time into Corey Wagner who is cleaner and adds a bit more zip.

    I am also perplexed what the coaches see in Oscar McDonald. Harry Petty played a better gane last week and he was left out of the side for some unkown reason.

    The quicker Petty develops the sooner that pushes Oscar out hopefully. 

    Glad we agree on ANB, but Petty is a taco. One of the sloppiest footballers I’ve seen since Oscar McDonald debuted. I’d be concerned if we are relying on him developing 

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    Reading this forum at Bangkok Airport whilst waiting for the Melbourne Flight. 

    I honestly thought we had lost by 10-12 goals. 

    Still 2 weeks till the serious stuff begins

    We have no idea what the coaches instructions were. 

    Carlscum win heaps of Practice Matches....

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    If maggots hadn't have started behaving like maggots, none of this Brisbane sookiness would have fostered itself. Gains out of it would be Brisbane to play in the Eight......... bottom eight.

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     Vanders’ arms will need the fortnight to recover  for Round 1. Just saw he was credited with 16 tackles. 

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    Also, can Petracca start nailing his shots on goal. Some of his pings are so hollywood and unrealistic. Needs to be more team focussed or actually work on his accuracy 

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    Our defensive pressure was a disgrace today. The Eric Hipwood winning a 1 on 4 ground ball contest being a prime example in the first qtr when the heat was on.

    I apologise if I’ve upset the apologists around here.

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    https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2019-03-09/goodwins-update-on-injuryriddled-day

     

    Good news on the injury front all seem fine. Agree with Goody minimal force by May fine at worst.

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