GAMEDAY: Rd 02 vs Geelong

[Tolstoys Nudge 1,734]

*Pun unintended*

Just an amazing story first off for Jay & getting a game 16 days after being added to an AFL list - We all wish him well.. 

just had a chat to a member of the “inner circle” whom tells me it was revealed yesterday that he was brought in to play a lock down FWD role inside 50 to replace Spargo, perhaps meaning Hunt stays back or at times they perform a double pressure role but either way I think it’s exciting to know that may be the role he’s been brought in to play!!!

Can’t wait for the bounce back effort this week - should be a cracking WIN ?

 

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[Fork 'em 6,991]

2nd week in and we're already redeeming ourselves.
Bodes well for the season.

[sisso 2,580]

39 minutes ago, ProDee said:

I was about to post the same.

Geelong (and most of the competition) are rubbish.

The last few years the competition has been the poorest in living (my) memory.  Geelong may well win tonight, but it won't change the fact they're just another ordinary team.

Agree, the talent is stretched pretty thin with 18 clubs, can't believe the AFL are talking about expanding the competition further! So many state league quality players getting a game these days that wouldn't have 10-15 years ago.

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

15 minutes ago, Forest Demon said:

Any chance of a late change given the condtions?

I don't see the need to play all 3 of May, Frost and OMac against a forward line that at most will have Hawkins and Ratagoluea. In fact, I don't see the need to play all 3 regardless of conditions and opposition. I'd personally leave OMac out, but it's a flip of the coin between him and Frost.

OMac copped a bad corky early last week and couldnt walk post game. Expect improvement this week.

[Brownie 5,988]

5 hours ago, Rusty Nails said:

Could you let me know what you had for breakfast GCD

Probably MDMA. Not matter how much you take it starts to wear off midway through the third.

[DV8 2,271]

1 hour ago, Nudge said:

*Pun unintended*

Just an amazing story first off for Jay & getting a game 16 days after being added to an AFL list - We all wish him well.. 

just had a chat to a member of the “inner circle” whom tells me it was revealed yesterday that he was brought in to play a lock down FWD role inside 50 to replace Spargo, perhaps meaning Hunt stays back or at times they perform a double pressure role but either way I think it’s exciting to know that may be the role he’s been brought in to play!!!

Can’t wait for the bounce back effort this week - should be a cracking WIN ?

 

Nudge, where have you been ?

[DV8 2,271]

7 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Welcome to winter.

Three new faces today and, at least, the team won’t wilt in hot, humid conditions.

https://www.weather.com.au/vic/geelong/detailed

[DV8 2,271]

2 hours ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

I’m currently having a very exciting pre game experience at the garden and flower show

Be careful with those Tulips, your tippy toeing around Bbo.

[Dr.D 1,771]

geelong by 43. Cant expect to play good footy when you dont train. so the writing was on the wall months ago. just wished that Goodwin was more transparent 

[Demon Jack 6,930]

Anyone know what number Lockhart will be wearing tonight? Don't recall the club giving him one yet.

[DemonLad5 1,642]

1 minute ago, Demon Jack said:

Anyone know what number Lockhart will be wearing tonight? Don't recall the club giving him one yet.

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[DemonWheels 1,087]

Thought Geelong looked really quick last week against the Pies and I can’t see us getting anywhere near them tonight.

Would love to be surprised and this team often does surprise us, whether that be good or bad, but just can’t see it tonight after the way we played last week.

Hoping for big improvements from our most important players. Go Dees.

[FireInTheBennelly 4,099]

4 hours ago, dees189227 said:

Well done to the melbourne fans travelling down to geelong. It's going to be cold, wet and miserable. But it will be fantastic if we could get the win. 

I expect to see a massive response tonight especially from our experienced players who were terrible last week. 

The weather might be pretty poor as well.

[Wiseblood 24,637]

I always think we're a chance, no matter the circumstances, but I feel that even tonight might be a little bit beyond us.  That's simply to do with our preparation and overall fitness levels.  I think the Cats are more advanced than us and, on their home deck, will be a tough proposition.

May and KK are handy additions to the side, but I'm not expecting a huge output from either of them just yet.  It will take time for them to gel with the side and, even though they will improve us by simply being in the side, it will be a few games before we see that influence.

All I want is a better effort, for longer, than last weekend.  Going 0-2 isn't the end of the world.

[Graeme Yeats' Mullet 6,778]

3 hours ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

I’m currently having a very exciting pre game experience at the garden and flower show

I'm having an enjoyable pre game experience with a Hoegaarden ?

[Neil Crompton 5,657]

3 hours ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

I’m currently having a very exciting pre game experience at the garden and flower show

Sounds delightful BBO but i'm having my own pre-game experience far away, sitting on my balcony with a cheese  and salami platter and some appropriate liquid refreshments, listening to a live concert a couple of hundred meters away, featuring some oldies but goodies, including John Farnham, Darrel Braithwaite, Jon Stevens, Dragon and Thirsty Merc. And a lovely sunny day here.

[Bitter but optimistic 22,246]

The garden show- FMD - that's an afternoon of my life I won't get back.

Anyway I've just opened a Heathcote Shiraz to calm me down.

As to the footy.

Well the ducks will have to line up just right or the [censored] will [censored] on us from a great height.

We were clearly underdone last week and we've brought in May and KK who you would reckon could also be a gallop short. However, we will need May to play a good one and shut down .. probably Hawkins. If Frost lifts from his shocker last week, his athletic and running ability may do the job on Ratta - he will need to. If Ablett plays forward that will be up to Nev, who at least made an effort last week. All that going well, some drive from Hibbert would be handy.

Of course the best way to nullify the opps forward line is to keep the pill at our end. I reckon Max will find the opposition more to his liking and will lift. Clarrie and Brayshaw will need to get 30+ possies. Viney's fitness worries me but he's one of those blocks who can turn it on in unlikely circumstances. Jones is experienced and proud - he will lift.

Tmac and Weid must kick goals …. and Trac …. please play a blinder.

Pray for the ducks!

[beelzebub 23,383]

11 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

The garden show- FMD - that's an afternoon of my life I won't get back.

Anyway I've just opened a Heathcote Shiraz to calm me down.

As to the footy.

Well the ducks will have to line up just right or the [censored] will [censored] on us from a great height.

We were clearly underdone last week and we've brought in May and KK who you would reckon could also be a gallop short. However, we will need May to play a good one and shut down .. probably Hawkins. If Frost lifts from his shocker last week, his athletic and running ability may do the job on Ratta - he will need to. If Ablett plays forward that will be up to Nev, who at least made an effort last week. All that going well, some drive from Hibbert would be handy.

Of course the best way to nullify the opps forward line is to keep the pill at our end. I reckon Max will find the opposition more to his liking and will lift. Clarrie and Brayshaw will need to get 30+ possies. Viney's fitness worries me but he's one of those blocks who can turn it on in unlikely circumstances. Jones is experienced and proud - he will lift.

Tmac and Weid must kick goals …. and Trac …. please play a blinder.

Pray for the ducks!

That Shiraz is working wonders BBO...you seem truly enlightened.

Hope the red wine isn't colouring any glasses 

[Bitter but optimistic 22,246]

3 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

That Shiraz is working wonders BBO...you seem truly enlightened.

Hope the red wine isn't colouring any glasses 

I'll be seeing everything through the bottom of a hideously expensive Riedel glass for the next few hours bb.

[chook fowler 19,551]

5 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

I'll be seeing everything through the bottom of a hideously expensive Riedel glass for the next few hours bb.

You might need a sip of roundup if things don’t go well tonight.

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,408]

To be honest I never saw a lot of May during his time at the Suns, interested to see how he goes.

[Bitter but optimistic 22,246]

6 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

You might need a sip of roundup if things don’t go well tonight.

That seems a tad extreme chook. If things go awry I shall simply give the maid a jolly good thrashing.

[hemingway 7,631]

34 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

The garden show- FMD - that's an afternoon of my life I won't get back.

Anyway I've just opened a Heathcote Shiraz to calm me down.

As to the footy.

Well the ducks will have to line up just right or the [censored] will [censored] on us from a great height.

We were clearly underdone last week and we've brought in May and KK who you would reckon could also be a gallop short. However, we will need May to play a good one and shut down .. probably Hawkins. If Frost lifts from his shocker last week, his athletic and running ability may do the job on Ratta - he will need to. If Ablett plays forward that will be up to Nev, who at least made an effort last week. All that going well, some drive from Hibbert would be handy.

Of course the best way to nullify the opps forward line is to keep the pill at our end. I reckon Max will find the opposition more to his liking and will lift. Clarrie and Brayshaw will need to get 30+ possies. Viney's fitness worries me but he's one of those blocks who can turn it on in unlikely circumstances. Jones is experienced and proud - he will lift.

Tmac and Weid must kick goals …. and Trac …. please play a blinder.

Pray for the ducks!

Sometimes you surprise me Dr Jekyll. 

[What 18,810]

4 hours ago, Nudge said:

just had a chat to a member of the “inner circle” whom tells me it was revealed yesterday that he was brought in to play a lock down FWD role inside 50 to replace Spargo, perhaps meaning Hunt stays back or at times they perform a double pressure role but either way I think it’s exciting to know that may be the role he’s been brought in to play!!!

 

 

That doesnt surprise me.  Thought it was odd we would bring in Lockhart and KK when Hibberd and Hunt were in the side.

If Lockhart does play that role it is his to lose,  we need a small forward badly.  Would be nice if he could snag a few goals tonight.

 

[Bitter but optimistic 22,246]

4 minutes ago, hemingway said:

Sometimes you surprise me Dr Jekyll. 

I know that behind that macho womanising, drunkin, huntin, fishin façade  you really love me Ernie.