Ted Lasso 19,586 Posted August 21, 2020 Posted August 21, 2020 Smart to get Gawn absolutely cherry ripe now, let him be as close to full fitness as possible for a run at the finals. very confident we have everything we need to beat the doggies tomorrow. they haven't been in great form Tipping a big return to form for Tommy and Sammy to finally get a bag and kick 6 3
Cards13 9,117 Posted August 21, 2020 Posted August 21, 2020 Phheeew, how quickly Pruessy has become indispensable*. * until Max is fit but you may think about Pruess staying on and Tmac having a rest. 1
Redleg 42,183 Posted August 21, 2020 Posted August 21, 2020 16 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said: The Smith experiment is finished. To me it was either forward or bust and unfortunately it's looking bust for Smith. Disagree. While he is clearly not best 22, he has some ability and every side needs some backup players to cover injuries. I have several players marked for leaving the list at year’s end and he is not one of them. HOWEVER, backup players aren’t kept forever, so depending on list makeup and size over the next year or so, you may end up correct and he could be gone, if he is not seen as a required player. 3
Willmoy1947 4,261 Posted August 21, 2020 Posted August 21, 2020 I'm sick to death of our ruckmen, and good players they are for us as well, getting kneed in the back and fended out of contests. The umpires to their credit have picked up on this and are now starting to pay some frees off the ball. However one of the things they will need to pick up on in this game is not all on ballers like the Bont are clean. There are a couple of the Scragger boys who have been around for a while who play like their parent used too.....
Forest Demon 4,681 Posted August 21, 2020 Posted August 21, 2020 Out of the 3 options of Gawn vs Preuss vs neither, I'll happily settle for this result. 1
Siren 156 Posted August 21, 2020 Posted August 21, 2020 With Preuss all good it looks like a no change
58er 6,872 Posted August 21, 2020 Posted August 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Cards13 said: Phheeew, how quickly Pruessy has become indispensable*. * until Max is fit but you may think about Pruess staying on and Tmac having a rest. No Tommy is getting better each week. Last Sat vs Pies was two clunksaway from a 3 goal gsme as well as handy ruck back up with some physicality and round the ground assistance. Pruessy has to be No 1 if he plays and that's fine fir tomorrow. Tommy needs the run fitness and is handy in key positions and on the ball. 3
58er 6,872 Posted August 21, 2020 Posted August 21, 2020 17 hours ago, DubDee said: Harsh on Smith I reckon. He had played a handful of games. A few fwd then injured, then a few back. he had enough attributes to persevere with. He at least needs a run of game fwd before we give up on him. Only some games and scratch matches as a forward please.
Deemania since 56 6,810 Posted August 21, 2020 Posted August 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Patches O’houlihan said: Smart to get Gawn absolutely cherry ripe now, let him be as close to full fitness as possible for a run at the finals. very confident we have everything we need to beat the doggies tomorrow. they haven't been in great form Tipping a big return to form for Tommy and Sammy to finally get a bag and kick 6 The 'running' side we pick will be interesting - and that, more than anything will beat the Doggies at this stage of proceedings. I'd like to see just that little bit more mobility in our team to stretch the Bulldogs as far as possible, for as long as possible. Carna Dees! 1
Deemania since 56 6,810 Posted August 21, 2020 Posted August 21, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, 58er said: Only some games and scratch matches as a forward please. I'd reckon that a Smith-like forward would blend well and make a good contribution to our forwards and options. I doubt if TMac could suddenly produce the goods that he used to exhibit. Edited August 21, 2020 by Deemania since 56
Cards13 9,117 Posted August 21, 2020 Posted August 21, 2020 19 minutes ago, 58er said: No Tommy is getting better each week. Last Sat vs Pies was two clunksaway from a 3 goal gsme as well as handy ruck back up with some physicality and round the ground assistance. Pruessy has to be No 1 if he plays and that's fine fir tomorrow. Tommy needs the run fitness and is handy in key positions and on the ball. Yea I agree, Tmac looked the closest he’s been all season last week. I think it would be an interesting experiment with BP up forward but maybe not the season/current ladder position to be doing so. 2
Jaded No More 68,976 Posted August 21, 2020 Posted August 21, 2020 Good news. Right decision to ensure Gawn is fully recovered given his history with knees. Any idea if English is playing for the Dogs? 1
Megatron 886 Posted August 21, 2020 Posted August 21, 2020 Slightly off topic but is it just me that a week feels like an eternity now given we’ve had 4 and 5 day breaks. Feel like forever for this game to come around. But can’t wait ? 5
spirit of norm smith 16,681 Posted August 21, 2020 Posted August 21, 2020 7 days between games. Wow. It does feel like a long time
JAG001 83 Posted August 21, 2020 Posted August 21, 2020 Gawn still a week away, so in Preuss we trust for another week.
sisso 2,628 Posted August 21, 2020 Posted August 21, 2020 Sensible move to give Gawn another week, the Bulldogs arent that strong in the ruck...English is a good player but he's still light bodied, Preuss should be able to grind him down
binman 44,857 Posted August 21, 2020 Posted August 21, 2020 7 hours ago, Copuchas said: 21 degs forecast, sunny with low humidity. But the strong westerly is still forecast (32kmh gusting to over 40). That is slightly diagonally across the ground at Metricon. Probably not a great day for Naughton and a fair bit of ground ball to be won. Now that is the sort of weather forecast i can work with. Love the specificity of the diagonal breeze. I hope kozzie goes to that pocket and Langdon is on the optimal wing. Top job.
640MD 3,570 Posted August 21, 2020 Posted August 21, 2020 The decision to keep Preuss in for another game, is good for Gawn, therefore good good the Dees, but also really good exposure for Preuss himself, to show what he could do if he was no 1 at any Other club. If he was to look elsewhere will be a good advert to other clubs. Therefore really good for him. it will guarantee that he goes hard and long. Wish him well for tomorrow’s game
layzie 34,528 Posted August 21, 2020 Posted August 21, 2020 Just glad Preuss was able to get up. Didn't want to have to deal with that headache.
Bates Mate 4,520 Posted August 21, 2020 Posted August 21, 2020 13 minutes ago, DemonLad5 said: In: Hannan Out: Sparrow Is this confirmed or your ins/outs. Wouldn't be unhappy with it but also comfortable with no change
Forest Demon 4,681 Posted August 21, 2020 Posted August 21, 2020 14 minutes ago, DemonLad5 said: In: Hannan Out: Sparrow I like Sparrow, but this would be my only change as well. And I want Hannan getting further up the ground like he did early against North.
leave it to deever 17,621 Posted August 21, 2020 Posted August 21, 2020 3 hours ago, Cards13 said: Phheeew, how quickly Pruessy has become indispensable*. * until Max is fit but you may think about Pruess staying on and Tmac having a rest. Ha. Yep 2 weeks ago nobody wanted him selected. So glad hes alright this weekend. 1
Juicebox 633 Posted August 21, 2020 Posted August 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Jaded said: Good news. Right decision to ensure Gawn is fully recovered given his history with knees. Any idea if English is playing for the Dogs? Bevo certainly didnt exude any confidence in him getting up for this weekend at his presser yesterday. But he could be playing mind games...
Nelo 813 Posted August 21, 2020 Posted August 21, 2020 14 minutes ago, Juicebox said: Bevo certainly didnt exude any confidence in him getting up for this weekend at his presser yesterday. But he could be playing mind games... Just heard him on SEN, I’d say English won’t play. 1 1
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