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PREGAME: Rd 01 vs Port Adelaide

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8 minutes ago, picket fence said:

Robbie still patrols the wing!!

Sure does, airborne,  looping through the air, one arm outstretched holding the ball,  with a right or left baulk, driving a long drop punt forward from either foot as if time had stopped. 

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    Pruess is an interesting one.  If Ryder plays which seems likely, he would have to be heavily considered.  

    if no Pruess, Weeds will have to ruck a fair bit.  

    We need some protection for Gawn

    From the injury update and training report, it sounds like Pruess is fit, so it will be intersting!

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    If we dont play Preuss when the oppo have 2 genuine rucks, you wonder if we'll ever play him at all (injury to Max notwithstanding)

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    29 minutes ago, sisso said:

    If we dont play Preuss when the oppo have 2 genuine rucks, you wonder if we'll ever play him at all (injury to Max notwithstanding)

    Do we know if he's even fit to play yet?  Even though he was with the main group yesterday, they may still feel he needs a run around at Casey, or another week on the track recovering from his groin injury, before considering him for selection.

    Also, I don't believe we got Preuss to play in the same team with Max.  While it might happen on occasion, he is there as insurance.  And he's handy insurance at that.

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    43 minutes ago, DubDee said:

    Pruess is an interesting one.  If Ryder plays which seems likely, he would have to be heavily considered.  

    if no Pruess, Weeds will have to ruck a fair bit.  

    We need some protection for Gawn

    From the injury update and training report, it sounds like Pruess is fit, so it will be intersting!

    keilty ?????

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    1 hour ago, picket fence said:

    Robbie still patrols the wing!!

    All true. I have a suspicion that Stynes is in the centre circle directing players, as well. 

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    I think the Demons will win, but i don’t think it will be a thrashing. 

    Our Forward Line and Back line are both fairly raw

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    3 hours ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

    Great name!! ?

    Agree...

    Be at the end of Devil Gate Drive !!!

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    1 hour ago, dl4e said:

    keilty ?????

    definitely an option they will consider.

    He should be emergencies at least

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    4 hours ago, Redleg said:

    I am worried about our pace. Port will inject a lot of it this week. I hope they don't run us off our legs.

    We will need to win contested ball and not turn it over and apply plenty of pressure if they have it, to force a turnover possibly from the new boys.

    Our pace is fine. 

    And they're debuting 4 kids.  They'll be the side run off their legs. 

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    2 hours ago, beelzebub said:

    Agree...

    Be at the end of Devil Gate Drive !!!

    Devil Gate Drive

    Hey, you all want to go down to Devil Gate Drive?
    Well, come on!

    Welcome to 'The Dive'!

    Well, at the age of five they can do their jive
    Down in Devil Gate Drive
    And at the age of six they're gonna get their kicks
    Down in Devil Gate Drive
    Well your mama don't know where your sister done go
    She gone down to the Drive. She's the start of the show
    And let her move on up. Let her come let her go.
    She can jive
    Down in Devil Gate Drive

    So come alive. Come alive
    Down in Devil Gate Drive
    So come alive. Come alive
    Down in Devil Gate...down in Devil Gate
    Down in Devil Gate Drive
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    When they reach their teens, that's when they all get mean
    Down in Devil Gate Drive
    When I was sweet sisteen I was the jukebox queen
    Down in Devil Gate Drive
    I lead the angel pack on the road to sin
    Knock down the gates!
    Let me in. Let me in
    Don't mess me 'round, cause you know where I've been
    To 'The Dive' down in Devil Gate Drive

    So come alive. Come alive
    Down in Devil Gate Drive
    So come alive. Come alive
    Down in Devil Gate...down in Devil Gate
    Down in Devil Gate Drive
    Down in Devil Gate...down in Devil Gate
    Down in Devil Gate Drive

    Well your mama don't know where your sister done go
    She goes down to the Drive. She's the start of the show
    Let her move on up. Let her come let her go.
    She can jive
    Down in Devil Gate Drive

    So come alive. Come alive
    Down in Devil Gate Drive
    So come alive. Come alive
    Down in Devil Gate...down in Devil Gate
    Down in Devil Gate Drive
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    Down in Devil Gate Drive

    Come on, boys. Let's do it one more time for Suzi!
    Are you ready, now?

    Come alive. Come alive Yeah!

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    Who else is starting to froth for the first team announcement for 2019?

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    56 minutes ago, ProDee said:

    Our pace is fine. 

    And they're debuting 4 kids.  They'll be the side run off their legs. 

    It will not come down to pace but Gawn and the midfield and our contested footy. 

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    16 minutes ago, hemingway said:

    It will not come down to pace but Gawn and the midfield and our contested footy. 

    Correct - ball movement (better than leg speed), defensive pressure in the F50, our contested work and positioning from defenders

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    23 minutes ago, McQueen said:

    Who else is starting to froth for the first team announcement for 2019?

    Have just poured a Heathcote Shiraz? to enjoy with the announcement!

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    24 minutes ago, McQueen said:

    Who else is starting to froth for the first team announcement for 2019?

    I am pumped for the announcement and bloody nervous at the same time.

    I think there might be a surprise selection - could Petty or Keilty get named? Will all three of Viney, Jones and Melksham get up...it s nerve wracking.

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    3 minutes ago, ArtificialWisdom said:

     

     

    Maxy in the forward pocket... our new small forward!

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    24 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

    Have just poured a Heathcote Shiraz? to enjoy with the announcement!

    A fine drop.

    Jasper Hill is not bad and also Paul Osicka. The latter hard to find but is worth the trouble. 

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    1 minute ago, Good Lord George said:

    Maxy in the forward pocket... our new small forward!

    We've shown our cards too soon with ANB in the ruck. That was our secret weapon 

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    Even with both Lycett and Ryder playing, I think we made the right decision in leaving Preuss out of the side.  I like the inclusion of Corey Wagner as I think he'll provide some strong pressure inside 50, and I think he's also capable of snagging a few goals as well.

    I also like the look of both Salem and Fritsch on the wings, as well as having Viney back into the side to compliment the midfield.

    Port have still got a pretty strong side in there, but I think we should be able to account for them on the day by 4-5 goals.

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    8 hours ago, Demonland said:

    I forgot to mention that the PREGAME Thread will be divided into those that say relax we've got this by 100 points and those that think we shouldn't even turn up for [insert reason/excuse here].

    "Pollyanna Pregame thread" and

    "Pessimist Pregame thread"

    I like it.

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