GAMEDAY: Rd 12 vs Collingwood

[whatwhat say what 23,051]

No nerves today cos I have zero expectations; they are the second best side in the competition and we are the third worst 

Just hoping we look better and play to 2018 level...

...just can’t see it happening for us today

[Monocology 1,109]

13 minutes ago, whatwhatsaywhat said:

No nerves today cos I have zero expectations; they are the second best side in the competition and we are the third worst 

Just hoping we look better and play to 2018 level...

...just can’t see it happening for us today

Bring on a few draught beers, a look at Lever 'n May, maybe a donut or two - life's good.

[DubDee 26,191]

Look on the bright side guys, if we lose and blues win again next week we’ll be a Good chance to be last! ?

[loges 6,767]

2 hours ago, Matsuo Basho said:

Petracca’s statistically had his worst six weeks since his first six games for the club four years ago. He’s averaging just 70 SuperCoach points and has kicked a paltry 10 goals from 11 games as a permanent forward line player. Those are horrible returns. 

It’s amazing how divorced from reality our supporters (and the media) can be when it comes to this player. He’s either a chronic underperformer or simply not that good. I think it’s probably somewhere in between. 

The similarities with Colin Sylvia’s career path are eerily similar.

No matter what the stats say, I believe that his inside bullocking that creates opportunities for others goes largely unnoticed on this site.

[Damo 3,405]

Any one know if final sides have been announced?

 

[Demonland 73,230]

3 minutes ago, Damo said:

Any one know if final sides have been announced?

 

Tim Smith out for Wagner. 

 

[whatwhat say what 23,051]

Weird change 

[Jaded No More 68,974]

I like Smith. Wonder what mystery injury he has. Not sure we need Wagner as for once we have a decent backline! Perhaps Hibbo and/or Salem play midfield which I don’t mind at all. 

[Demonland 73,230]

Just now, Jaded said:

I like Smith. Wonder what mystery injury he has. Not sure we need Wagner as for once we have a decent backline! Perhaps Hibbo and/or Salem play midfield which I don’t mind at all. 

Smith has to be the unluckiest/most injury prone footballer that has ever lived. 

[Demonland 73,230]

Crowd wise we are severely outnumbered. 

[whatwhat say what 23,051]

I miss the 2:10pm start times

[Damo 3,405]

Ive put $5 on a draw.

[dazzledavey36 55,444]

With Wagner coming in surely that means Bayley Fritsch plays forward.

[Damo 3,405]

I miss Melksham.

[DubDee 26,191]

Tim out for Josh. 

So just the 5 defenders coming in then???

[Demon Dynasty 17,109]

3 hours ago, chookrat said:

I reckon a massive game looms for Petracca. Has been good for the last 6 weeks and if it were not for some poor finishing would have some big hauls. I can see him kicking 4-5 goals with some dominant stints on ball. He will relish the big crowd at the G. 

Dodgy in front of goals.  Goody could insert into a semi permanent almost full time role in the mid field but chooses not to.

3 hours ago, Damo said:

??????

I cant believe how many people forgive and accept Petracca's faults. He is uncoachable. He cannot concentrate. He NEVER comes through when the going is tough,although trying hard, he is stupid and trying to do too much. He falls immediately to old bad habits.

He isn't as bad as that sorry.  Not having a great year but has a fair amount of company.  See T-mac, Viney and Spargo just to name a few.

3 hours ago, W I S E said:

I actually feel like Demonland, and the supporters, go pretty hard on him. I also think you’re going too hard on him...

A little but he has regressed this season  WISE.  Some scrutiny is bound to follow.

2 hours ago, sisso said:

Our entire forward line has barely fired a shot all year, what are you going to do drop everyone?

That is a very good question Sisso.

There are a few options available but goody has chosen to ignore them so far.

1 hour ago, Smokey said:

Problem with that is that no one that we could choose from would be a better option for his role. I’ve been ok with Tracs year so far in a forgettable season for all except Maxy Gawn. 

I agree to a point at least from a Casey perspective.  However, if Goody was / is being realistic now that the season is over, it is now time to trial Tracc in a role which leans more towards full time through the mid field IMO.  Takes pressure off his kicking inside 50 but allows him to swing away at the big stuff around the arc where he has nothing to lose and just let's it rip without over thinking things.

Time for chunk to replace Tracc at HF in an Ablett type role (with some minor time through mid field when Tracc is taking a breather on the bench or when resting forward).

Edited June 10, 2019 by Rusty Nails

[DubDee 26,191]

Break out game for Trac is here. Get ready.

30 touches, 2goals 5 behinds

we lose by 3 points. 

[DV8 2,271]

24 minutes ago, DubDee said:

Look on the bright side guys, if we lose and blues win again next week we’ll be a Good chance to be last! ?

And with a chance,  for a Sam Walsh type player.

[chook fowler 19,631]

15 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Crowd wise we are severely outnumbered. 

It’s the old quality versus quantity.

[DV8 2,271]

2 minutes ago, DubDee said:

Break out game for Trac is here. Get ready.

30 touches, 2goals 5 behinds

we lose by 3 points. 

 I Hope.... you are right,  'DD'.

 

[Demon Dynasty 17,109]

20 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Tim Smith out for Wagner. 

 

 

17 minutes ago, Jaded said:

I like Smith. Wonder what mystery injury he has. Not sure we need Wagner as for once we have a decent backline! Perhaps Hibbo and/or Salem play midfield which I don’t mind at all. 

 

16 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Smith has to be the unluckiest/most injury prone footballer that has ever lived. 

You can say that again which is another good reason why Pruess should be getting more game time.  At least he might string a series of games together and start gelling with the other forwards.

[dazzledavey36 55,444]

Smith confirmed out with a flu. Wonder if the club knew yesterday they would have been better off pulling Pruess out of the VFL game.

Edited June 10, 2019 by dazzledavey36

[TRIGON 4,792]

Thanks @dazzledavey36. Can Wagner play forward? Or is it going to be a re-shuffle that puts Salem / Fritch forward?

Edited June 10, 2019 by TRIGON

[DubDee 26,191]

19 minutes ago, DV8 said:

And with a chance,  for a Sam Walsh type player.

Or a Weitering type!

[Engorged Onion 10,224]

8 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Smith confirmed out with a flu. Wonder if the club knew yesterday they would have been better off pulling Pruess out of the VFL game.

What's the fascination with Preuss @dazzledavey36?  Surely he would be selected if they felt he could contribute for the entire game, so if they're not selecting him, I would assume they know that he can't?