The AFL's  ' Festival of Injuries' continues

Interesting that Egan mentioned Brown as a defensive option in Talking Points.

I wonder if he could play back and shift Tomlinson into the ruck?

He also mentioned that Jordon and Sparrow were training 1v1 with the midfield group over the pre season and I forget sometimes, given how strong our first group is, that must be really good the development of these guys. Particularly, if they can get a look in early, like Sparrow has. Jordon is a great kid by all reports, so looking forward to seeing him play. Sounds like he's going to play inside mid too, which surprises me as one of his former coaches told me they used him as a half back.

I should say also that I didn't realise Egan had been "Head of Development" since 2016. I thought that was McCartney's role, at least for a time.

Anyway, Egan is super impressive. He has a certain aura about him. I'd play for him, so seems like we're lucky to have him.

Edited August 13, 20205 yr by A F

 

He's out.

 

16 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

He's out.

 

Pendlebury in

Just now, Sir Why You Little said:

Pendlebury in

Yep, nowhere near 100% though. They're pulling a Gawn with him.

1 minute ago, Lord Nev said:

Yep, nowhere near 100% though. They're pulling a Gawn with him.

Could be a good time to play them

The Melbourne Storm were an inspiration last night, missing key players

We have to play a classic “Team” game tomorrow 

 

Get his body right for finals. #NoExcuses.

Edited August 14, 20205 yr by Ethan Tremblay

Jack will carry us 

Been loving watching him play this year which isn't something I usually say because he can be a frustrating player with his kicking at times. Seems to be more composed now

Watch him go sicko mode 

Preuuuusssss!! 

Preuss will be a difficult assignment for Grundy to match his strength and height. Hope Preuss has the tank to follow. 

22 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Release the beast. It’s time for Preuss imo. I think Gawn will miss and needs a 2 week break. Perhaps back for the Dogs challenge.  

'Release the beast...' is just so inspiring with Max unavailable. Release the Beast, release the Beast, release the Beast. I can imagine the potential scars on the Collingwood psyche, right now. No food for Preuss for 36 hours, he's got to be hungry at the first bounce. At 'em, Killer!

2 hours ago, Lord Nev said:

Yep, nowhere near 100% though. They're pulling a Gawn with him.

It's OK that Pendles is playing ... first target for AVB, and then Preuss. Second target for Viney. Balanced attack. 

1 hour ago, McQueen said:

Preuss will be a difficult assignment for Grundy to match his strength and height. Hope Preuss has the tank to follow. 

shouldn't need too much tank to keep up with grundy. grundy has already showed signs of tiring and is coming off a 4 day break

preuss needs to hit him hard at ball ups and not give him any repite. i suspect grundy will limit his range, probably to mainly between the arcs

having said that, grundy will probably play a blinder just because it's us

Edited August 14, 20205 yr by daisycutter

I hope Preuss is ready to come off the chain.  He is a physical guy.  I’m not after 20 possessions.  In his scope , I want Preuss to compete and be physical within the rules. 

So are we to assume Gawn will be out for another month with this PCL now?  which is the rest of the season really

7 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

I hope Preuss is ready to come off the chain.  He is a physical guy.  I’m not after 20 possessions.  In his scope , I want Preuss to compete and be physical within the rules. ,

And the Adelaide game has shown us that whacking someone incessantly behind the play is ok!

49 minutes ago, DubDee said:

So are we to assume Gawn will be out for another month with this PCL now?  which is the rest of the season really

No. 50/50 for next week, so you'd think he'd miss the next 2 games at most.

1 hour ago, monoccular said:

And the Adelaide game has shown us that whacking someone incessantly behind the play is ok!

So closely umpired, too ... absolutely acceptable, absolutely too difficult to adjudicate for umpires despite its frequency; we are left with absolute clarity on its approval, its relevance to the game and legitimacy in assisting the umpires to 'even up' a game.