PREGAME: Rd 08 vs Gold Coast

[Demonland 70,598]

Round 8
Gold Coast v Melbourne
Saturday 11 May, 4.35pm AEST
Metricon Stadium

2.45pm: Gates 1, 3 and 5 open

Members

Melbourne Members with interstate game access can enter the game by scanning their Membership card or using their Digital Card in the Melbourne FC app.

General public

Tickets to the match can be purchased via Ticketek.

Public transport

Passengers in possession of a valid event ticket can travel FREE with TransLink to and from the event on scheduled Surfside bus, Queensland Rail and G:link services (conditions apply).

Plan your trip to the match using Translink's Journey Planner.

Car parking

There is no public parking available at Metricon Stadium without a permit.

A limited number of Persons With a Disability (PWD) car parking spaces are available in the Red Car Park at Metricon Stadium for holders of a valid, government issued disability parking permit. These car parks will be issued to customers on a first in, first served basis on event day.

Park and Ride

For those driving to the match, a Park and Ride service is available at the corner of Boowaggan Road & Robina Parkway, Merrimac. The car park opens at approximately 2.20pm and will close approximately 1 hour after the final siren. 

View a map of Metricon Stadium HERE.

TV times

All broadcast info in local times.

Melbourne: Fox Footy – 4.30pm
Sydney: Fox Footy – 4.30pm 
Brisbane: 7mate and Fox Footy – 4.30pm 
Adelaide: Fox Footy – 4.00pm 
Perth: Fox Footy – 2.30pm 
Tasmania: Fox Footy – 4.30pm 
Canberra: Fox Footy – 4.30pm 
Darwin: Fox Footy – 4.00pm 

For all other regions and radio info, refer to the AFL Broadcast Guide.

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VFL and VFLW double-header

VFLW Round 1
Essendon v Casey
Saturday May 11, 11.30am
Windy Hill, Essendon

VFL Round 6
Essendon v Casey Demons
Saturday May 11, 2.00pm
Windy Hill, Essendon

Admission prices

Melbourne/Casey Demons Members: $5 when you present your card on entry
Adult General Admission: $10
Concession/Pensioner General Admission: $5
Children Under 15: Free

Broadcast

Live stream: Both matches will be live streamed via YouTube.
Radio: Casey Radio 3SER 97.7FM will provide play-by-play coverage of the VFL match from 1.00pm.

[The Stigga 1,090]

Really should win this one...that's all I've got...

 

[Demonland 70,598]

Just now, The Stigga said:

Really should win this one...that's all I've got...

 

[Deemented Are Go! 3,676]

Anyone else a little concerned Goodwin says they’re leaving the decision on playing Viney ‘completely up to him’? 

Jack’s pretty much admitted he’s rushed himself back before and we know what happened then.

Surely the medical staff should be involved in this decision, but hey, that’s probably for the Shaun Smith thread...

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,505]

GC at full strength aside from Rory Thompson who’s out for the year. We usually play them when they’ve got half a team out.

A few per cent off from last week and we probably lose this one.

Edited May 9, 2019 by Bring-Back-Powell

[Smokey 4,381]

12 minutes ago, Deemented Are Go! said:

Anyone else a little concerned Goodwin says they’re leaving the decision on playing Viney ‘completely up to him’? 

Jack’s pretty much admitted he’s rushed himself back before and we know what happened then.

Surely the medical staff should be involved in this decision, but hey, that’s probably for the Shaun Smith thread...

I'm sure he is capable of learning from his mistakes. Just cause he brought himself back underdone last time doesn't mean it will certainly happen again. In the end, it is him who knows his body best, and you could even say that the last incident has made him even more acutely aware of his body, injuries and recovery timelines.

It's still a strange comment though. I think it's probably being taken a face value a bit too much and I doubt the medicos have no say in it. 

Maybe the medico's have given him the all clear and it's Jack who is wondering whether he is ready or not? 

Edited May 9, 2019 by Smokey

[sisso 2,576]

Surely no reason to risk Viney if he is in any doubt whatsoever - we have plenty of contested ball winners to match it with whoever Gold Coast have, if Harmes, Brayshaw, Oliver, Jones etc can't get it done in midfield we're in big trouble anyway.

[Sydee 4,272]

On exposed form season to date they win this 

[Rodney (Balls) Grinter 10,678]

53 minutes ago, Deemented Are Go! said:

Anyone else a little concerned Goodwin says they’re leaving the decision on playing Viney ‘completely up to him’? 

Jack’s pretty much admitted he’s rushed himself back before and we know what happened then.

Surely the medical staff should be involved in this decision, but hey, that’s probably for the Shaun Smith thread...

I'm also less concerned given my recollection that the reason he missed against Hawthorn was the hit he took to his shoulder against Richmond, not his reoccurring foot issues.

I'm hoping that Viney is sufficiently fit, plays and plays well.  Whether we are a realistic chance to play finals or not, we need to start stringing some confidence and form together to build beleif back up within the side and a fit Jack Viney helps that.  We are a much better side than we have been playing like for most of this season.

Edited May 9, 2019 by Rodney (Balls) Grinter

[DubDee 24,803]

We are favourites.

What could go wrong??

[Demon3 2,541]

No doubt its going to be tough to win, even if we were in really good form, the Suns have shown they are a much better and harder side to play against. It does feel like they only have one real avenue to goal, so that will be the key, our defence to be really on and we can counter attack and score.

[GCDee 3,196]

Looking forward to this one, love going to Metricon its a neat little stadium. 

Going with a bunch of Gold Coast "supporters" which will give me so much [censored] if we lose... 

[DV8 2,271]

49 minutes ago, GCDee said:

Looking forward to this one, love going to Metricon its a neat little stadium. 

Going with a bunch of Gold Coast "supporters" which will give me so much [censored] if we lose... 

Ddid you say little...  put me down for $5_  GCD's..

[Mel Bourne 4,445]

REST VINEY PLEASE. 

We’ll take our chances, and in better ways than this. 

[binman 42,165]

The Casey demons vflw team playing at 11am., followed by the Casey demons vel team at 2pm. Both versus Essendon at Windy Hill. Both live streamed on YouTube.

And the dees' game kicks off at 4:45.

That is s full demons day.

Edited May 9, 2019 by binman

[hemingway 7,615]

3 hours ago, Deemented Are Go! said:

Anyone else a little concerned Goodwin says they’re leaving the decision on playing Viney ‘completely up to him’? 

Jack’s pretty much admitted he’s rushed himself back before and we know what happened then.

Surely the medical staff should be involved in this decision, but hey, that’s probably for the Shaun Smith thread...

Agree, you really to have wonder about this stuff. Surely the medical staff are involved ? Sure you need the players input but a bloke like Jack is his own worst enemy. Should be rested and the decision made by medical staff and coach.  Leave it up to Jack? You must be joking. 

[dl4e 5,851]

Gold coast will play a quick game. We will have to be 100 % on to win this.

[bing181 9,153]

Viney in for ANB.

Settled line up - and suspect that it will more or less stay that way till May, Lever etc. come into the frame. Unless the wheels come off.

[bing181 9,153]

1 hour ago, dl4e said:

Gold coast will play a quick game. We will have to be 100 % on to win this.

Agree with that. Feel like we're starting to splutter back into life, and there were some good signs last week, but personally I don't think we'll really get going till after the bye.

[Queanbeyan Demon 6,742]

We'll be walloped. 

[Little Goffy 14,163]

Win, all is well, carry on.

Lose, and the only thing to watch for is Peter Wright's audition as our new FF/ruck support.

[At the break of Gawn 4,454]

8 hours ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

GC at full strength aside from Rory Thompson who’s out for the year. We usually play them when they’ve got half a team out.

A few per cent off from last week and we probably lose this one.

Fiorini is a huge out for them. Young is also a handy player out

I’m not overly worried considering they haven’t beaten us since 2014.

[Dee Zephyr 19,250]

4 minutes ago, At the break of Gawn said:

I’m not overly worried considering they haven’t beaten us since 2014.

Oh no, what have you done? Suns forum is now running with a ‘When will Gold Coast break these embarrassing records’?

[Mazer Rackham 14,971]

Jack's thought process ...

"Am I recovered from my injury? Let's see now ... it only hurts when I breathe. Yep! Am I ready to run through someone? ..... if I only do it using one leg, yep!  Am I ready to crawl over broken glass? That'll only hurt my knees ... might even give my foot a rest. Good to go!"

Edited May 9, 2019 by Mazer Rackham

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

ANB had one of his better games last week and I am highly skeptical that Viney is fit.

Strange decision.