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PREGAME: Rd 01 vs Port Adelaide

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hemingway Redleg

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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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I’ve realised since writing the preview that today is the 7th anniversary of the passing of Jim Stynes. How sad it is that he’s missed out on the club’s improvement since then and that his family have

Demonland
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I'm thinking to keep it all in the PREGAME Thread. Going forward there will be a PREGAME thread in the work week leading up to the game which will include team selection. Then there will be

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So i was planning to drive from Shepparton on Saturday with my sister who is also an MFC tragic. I honestly can't remember if we have ever attended a game together in our more than 50 years on earth,

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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!

sisso Redleg

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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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Wiseblood Legend

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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.

dl4e Redleg

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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 ?????

Deemania since 56 Trident

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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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3 hours ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Great name!! ?

Agree...

Be at the end of Devil Gate Drive !!!

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DubDee Legend

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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
Down in Devil Gate...down in Devil Gate
Down in Devil Gate Drive

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
Down in Devil Gate...down in Devil Gate
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!

McQueen Legend

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

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hemingway Redleg

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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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The Swimming Dee Mighty Demon

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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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Just now, Good Lord George said:

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

Someone in graphics at the MFC really did a major stuff up with the half forwards/full forwards and followers.

hemingway Redleg

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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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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.

ding Redleg

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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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