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  On 29/04/2019 at 00:37, Deemania since 56 said:

Smith and Keilty may well assist the Weeds game, show him how it is done. Playing all three up fwd may be a bonus for us. 

If they spread, It might help.

Our forwards need also to learn to help one another in packs (1%'s),  using their bodies to shield the marker.

So many little areas,  we have to get more composed and better at.

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      On 29/04/2019 at 06:27, Petraccattack said:

    https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-04-29/hawk-mid-banned-for-intentional-strike-on-blue

    No idea if hes any good as I try to avoid all things Hawthorn.   Might help even up the Viney loss a little.

    He's reasonable, not a star but did allow Shiels and Howe a bit more freedom (they are more natural defensive mids). Means one of them probably tries to go with Oliver a bit more.

    We need to play Harmes on O'Meara, rather than get sucked into using Hibberd as a tagger again, O'Meara has more run than Martin and won't try and go forward as often, not having Cousins will hurt them if those other players have to be a bit more accountable. 

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      On 29/04/2019 at 06:27, Petraccattack said:

    https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-04-29/hawk-mid-banned-for-intentional-strike-on-blue

    No idea if hes any good as I try to avoid all things Hawthorn.   Might help even up the Viney loss a little.

    decent kid.

    Brand and Stratton also have injury clouds.  was a tough game yesterday and they have a 6 day break so that might help - god knows we need all the help we can get!

    I'm just looking forward to Booing $cully, been a while!

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      On 29/04/2019 at 02:39, Deemania since 56 said:

    Ir is a balance thing. Leading directs the kick - to space but that kick must also be read accurately to continue the 'connection'. It takes practice; firstly, to be seen by the ball deliverer and secondly, to know more about that feeder's kicking styles, distances of possible kicks to receive and the identification of the spatial requirements to take an effective possession/mark. It is also a perfect training drill involving all forwards and the midfielders - obviously (but not confirmed) - left largely unpractised at MFC training. Knockout feeds produce knockout goals. 

    MFC must just practice stoppage work all session, and from what I've seen the forward craft is just marks up at the end of training. I was a fan of this when TMc was clunking them, but it seems he is completely and utterly devoid of confidence.

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      On 29/04/2019 at 06:37, DubDee said:

    Brand and Stratton also have injury clouds.  was a tough game yesterday and they have a 6 day break so that might help - god knows we need all the help we can get!

    We said the same thing about St Kilda coming off a brutal game (V Hawks) on a 6 day break compared to our 9 day break and look how well that turned out for us.

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      On 29/04/2019 at 02:16, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

    Surely running under the ball is the fault of the person kicking to him, isn't it? 

    Sometimes, but not when the ball is in the air long enough that you should be in the appropriate position.

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      On 25/04/2019 at 00:27, Deehumanizing said:

     Frost has been our best back so far this season. It is run this team needs more of. 

    That’s not saying much. Run is fine but where to? I doubt even he knows most if the time. 

    Truth is he’s been very ordinary along with everyone else back there except Salem.

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      On 29/04/2019 at 07:43, Matsuo Basho said:

    That’s not saying much. Run is fine but where to? I doubt even he knows most if the time. 

    Truth is he’s been very ordinary along with everyone else back there except Salem.

    Yes it can be a lottery when Frost has the pill in hand

    But …. he has pace, endurance and is prepared to take the game on and back himself. I'll take those qualities at the moment.

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      On 29/04/2019 at 07:43, Matsuo Basho said:

    That’s not saying much. Run is fine but where to? I doubt even he knows most if the time. 

    Truth is he’s been very ordinary along with everyone else back there except Salem.

    Easily said, Matsuo, but not at all accurately said. Take a closer look and analyse it in its current team configuration. 

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      On 29/04/2019 at 07:54, Bitter but optimistic said:

    Yes it can be a lottery when Frost has the pill in hand

    But …. he has pace, endurance and is prepared to take the game on and back himself. I'll take those qualities at the moment.

    Yep, and he kept Buddy quiet vs Swans.

    Frosty is a risk, but on the right match up he's very useful. Confidence is often the key for him

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    Changes..

    Out with Glenmorangie...in ... Larks Slainte.

    the footy bit .... irrelevant... we're cannon fodder. 

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      On 29/04/2019 at 09:26, beelzebub said:

    Changes..

    Out with Glenmorangie...in ... Larks Slainte.

    the footy bit .... irrelevant... we're cannon fodder. 

    I don't believe I have tried that one bb.

    should I?

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      On 29/04/2019 at 04:04, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    Sauce?

    Can't find that confirmed anywhere.

    It was on the injury list ON THIS SITE!

    Here ya go!

      PLAYER INJURY LENGTH
    KOLODJASHNIJ%20Kade.png Kade Kolodjashnij Concussion Test
    NEAL%20BULLEN%20Alex.png Alex Neal-Bullen Hamstring Test
    PREUSS%20Braydon.png Braydon Preuss Shoulder Test
    VINEY%20Jack.png Jack Viney Shoulder Test
    SMITH%20Joel.png Joel Smith Groin 4-6 Weeks
    VANDENBERG%20Aaron.png Aaron vandenBerg Ankle 4-6 Weeks
    HANNAN%20Mitch.png Mitch Hannan Knee 6 Weeks
    LEVER%20Jake.png Jake Lever Knee 6 Weeks
    KENNEDY%20HARRIS%20Jay.png Jay Kennedy-Harris Leg 8-10 Weeks
    JETTA%20Neville.png Neville Jetta Knee 10 Weeks
    MAY%20Steven.png Steven May Groin 11 Weeks
    WALKER%20Guy.png Guy Walker Shoulder Indefinite
    NIETSCHKE%20Aaron.png Aaron Nietschke Knee Season

    Edited by picket fence

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      On 29/04/2019 at 00:47, Deemania since 56 said:

    Preuss, with a body well-placed up fwd against Whoreform (and an attitude for careful aggression) may make a difference and certainly, should take one or two defenders to control at each engagement. A good scenario for some speedy smalls at his nearside or feet. Might work with Jeffy's return, and Spargs. I'd also consider both Smith and Keilty up in the vicinity to support the Weed - or the Weed to support them.

    Preuss wont play, got it from a pretty good source!

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      On 29/04/2019 at 10:22, old dee said:

    I don't believe I have tried that one bb.

    should I?

    ;)

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      On 29/04/2019 at 09:26, beelzebub said:

    Changes..

    Out with Glenmorangie...in ... Larks Slainte.

    the footy bit .... irrelevant... we're cannon fodder. 

    Its like putting bandaid on top of a bandaid to stop the steady flow that threatens to become a Haemorage!!

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      On 29/04/2019 at 10:32, beelzebub said:

    ;)

    Checked it out bb it is a seriously expensive brew. Might be a bit above my limit. 

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      On 29/04/2019 at 10:29, picket fence said:

    It was on the injury list ON THIS SITE!

    Here ya go!

      PLAYER INJURY LENGTH
    KOLODJASHNIJ%20Kade.png Kade Kolodjashnij Concussion Test
    NEAL%20BULLEN%20Alex.png Alex Neal-Bullen Hamstring Test
    PREUSS%20Braydon.png Braydon Preuss Shoulder Test
    VINEY%20Jack.png Jack Viney Shoulder Test
    SMITH%20Joel.png Joel Smith Groin 4-6 Weeks
    VANDENBERG%20Aaron.png Aaron vandenBerg Ankle 4-6 Weeks
    HANNAN%20Mitch.png Mitch Hannan Knee 6 Weeks
    LEVER%20Jake.png Jake Lever Knee 6 Weeks
    KENNEDY%20HARRIS%20Jay.png Jay Kennedy-Harris Leg 8-10 Weeks
    JETTA%20Neville.png Neville Jetta Knee 10 Weeks
    MAY%20Steven.png Steven May Groin 11 Weeks
    WALKER%20Guy.png Guy Walker Shoulder Indefinite
    NIETSCHKE%20Aaron.png Aaron Nietschke Knee Season

    By the time May comes back it will be round 17 then he plays a couple at Casey. We will be lucky 2 play 3-4 games a gr8 return. 

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      On 29/04/2019 at 11:31, old dee said:

    Checked it out bb it is a seriously expensive brew. Might be a bit above my limit. 

    It's a bit like Drambuie... something you just savour it small amounts. It's worth it ;)

    Compared to what you might spend on rubbish...like going to the footy....????

    This won't disappoint ;)

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      On 28/04/2019 at 23:29, Ugottobekidding said:

    Weid should stick it out.... there is really nobody else in s forward structure for the long term, not smith or keilty. Maybe a working through a tough spell will make him a better footballer. Time will tell.

    Yes, make him suffer, just like us? LOL. Life wasn't meant to be easy.

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      On 29/04/2019 at 07:43, Matsuo Basho said:

    That’s not saying much. Run is fine but where to? I doubt even he knows most if the time. 

    Truth is he’s been very ordinary along with everyone else back there except Salem.

    Frost has got Omac's job and made a better fist of it. He is not a key position player but has done a good job on Buddy & Hawkins and most of the jobs that Omac could not make contests of. Frost and Salem have been our best backs. Frost has been developed as an intercept halfback and encouraged to use his run at every opportunity. He has got better at choosing when to use his run. Oscar Is too slow to be very useful.

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