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7 minutes ago, Pickett2Jackson said:

 

Not only will it be back, there should be no restrictions on crowd size and that dehumanizing 'social distancing' rubbish needs to be consigned to the dustbin of history.

In all seriousness please take your ill informed, dangerous nonsense to some fringe facebook site.

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And keep it there. 

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    Yeah I reckon Lockhart would be primed for the matchup with Papley. Would be a decent feather in the cap if he can hold him to a couple or less.

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    They are just the stupidest and simplistic comments and don't contribute anything. Saying we need to have full stadiums and not even suggest how to do it or why it is a good idea.

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    I hope Rivers retains his spot. I feel like he's an upgrade playing what seems a similar role to Harmes as a high half back. I would even have Wagner ahead of Harmes. He was fumbly at times in his first game back but I prefer his ball use and decision making to Harmes this year. Happy for James to build some form in the practice games but he has been consistantly poor this year.

    Also please to Tmac. I prefer Brown as a mobile high forward and with Bayley coming back I think its a good balance.

    For me:

    Out: Hannan, Hibberd (or Omac)

    In: Fritsch, Lockhart

     

    22 minutes ago, Pickett2Jackson said:

     

    Not only will it be back, there should be no restrictions on crowd size and that dehumanizing 'social distancing' rubbish needs to be consigned to the dustbin of history.

    Does the al foil inside your hat worry you?

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    2 hours ago, george_on_the_outer said:

    The weekly "bookmakers form" is out:

    https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/804744/a-chance-to-return-who-s-in-the-frame-for-round-15-

    so you can lock in Fritsch, Lockhart, Harmes and ANB( although I don't know why for the last 2)

    Forget about Smith...no mention ( and if Lockhart comes back, he will be taking on Papley)

    Preuss a possibility if Max isn't fit.

     

    Is this weekly article really that accurate as to who we choose to bring in?

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    4 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

    Is this weekly article really that accurate as to who we choose to bring in?

    It has been pretty close most weeks. 

    And sometimes it is pretty unequivocal about some selections 

    For example i have no doubt at all Fritter will play based n these comments:

    'Bayley Fritsch was omitted from last week’s team after arriving late to training, but he should slot straight back into the forward line. The crafty left footer was dominant in Melbourne’s practice match against the Pies on Friday and has a lot to offer at AFL level.'

    Not every player mentioned comes in of course but i reckon every player who has come in is has been mentioned in it. 

    As an example Omac was not mentioned at all until last weeks article.

    Enough of a correlation for me to assume Smith is no chance this week.

    Maybe not Bennell either, but he is in the photo for the article......

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    13 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

    Is this weekly article really that accurate as to who we choose to bring in?

    And further to my post i reckon ANB is big chance to come in (i hadn't even consider him)

    57 minutes ago, binman said:

    Small forwards re our achilles heel. And he is the best in the game i reckon.

    I liked the idea of Smith coming in for him but that doesn't sound likely.

    It does sound likely however that Lockhart will come back in and would have the mongrel to harass and niggle Papley. it would be a fun match up to watch actually. 

    You probably have to accept he will kick a couple of goals but if we can keep him to two that's a win as really he is their only regular goal kicking threat.

    He would be way too smart for Smith 'bin'...

    I guess Lockhart gets the task as we don't really have anyone else unless May does the job.

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    3 hours ago, Stein9193 said:

    You reckon social distancing is rubbish?

    Social distancing is not rubbish, it is a free process to protect others from you, and you from others. Viruses are hidden, dormant, regretfully unexpectedly emergent, and in general, absolutely and rapidly lethal due to their evolutionary mutations and genetics. This is generally known yet has to be reinforced and re-stated to some who regard 'the now' more important than 'the short-term and long-term futures of all people. Contagion centres on the 'me' and not the 'us'. 

    Good on ya for questioning the comment, Stein193.

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    On 8/31/2020 at 1:45 PM, Deespicable said:

    - does anybody remember Herbert Lom from Pink Panther - that is me with Oscar). 

     

    Oscar McDonald is Inspector Clouseau?

    "Give me ten men like Clouseau and I could destroy the world."

    Out: Gawn (managed) O'Mac (omitted/no match-up) Hibberd (Inj) AVB (managed)

    In: Preuss, Lockhart, Harmes, Fritsch

    I just cannot see any reason to want Gawn and his dodgy knee front up for 3 games in 11 days.

    We could go further and rest Pickett for Bedford or ANB, even though ANB makes me nervous

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    You rest Gawn after just the one game in a little while and you could lose to Swans which may finish our season. If Maxy is any where near fit you play him. Full Stop.

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    1 hour ago, Roger Mellie said:

    Out: Gawn (managed) O'Mac (omitted/no match-up) Hibberd (Inj) AVB (managed)

    In: Preuss, Lockhart, Harmes, Fritsch

    I just cannot see any reason to want Gawn and his dodgy knee front up for 3 games in 11 days.

    We could go further and rest Pickett for Bedford or ANB, even though ANB makes me nervous

    He's played one game since 5 August, a month ago.

    Maybe, if the rest is necessary, it will come in the Fremantle game 4 days after the Sydney game.

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    6 hours ago, Pickett2Jackson said:

     

    Not only will it be back, there should be no restrictions on crowd size and that dehumanizing 'social distancing' rubbish needs to be consigned to the dustbin of history.

    Exhibit A of the current problem and how it spreads

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    4 hours ago, Deemania since 56 said:

    Social distancing is not rubbish, it is a free process to protect others from you, and you from others. Viruses are hidden, dormant, regretfully unexpectedly emergent, and in general, absolutely and rapidly lethal due to their evolutionary mutations and genetics. This is generally known yet has to be reinforced and re-stated to some who regard 'the now' more important than 'the short-term and long-term futures of all people. Contagion centres on the 'me' and not the 'us'. 

    Good on ya for questioning the comment, Stein193.

    To be generous towards the original poster, social distancing is rubbish in the sense that it’s a rubbish thing to have to do. I don’t think too many people enjoy it’s necessity. But “necessity” is the operative word here. 

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    Is young Blakey (195cm) played as a tall forward/midfielder?

    If so, the Swannies have Reid and sometimes Sinclair as tall forwards plus McCartin? 

    Maybe there is a job for OMac?

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    1 hour ago, dee-tox said:

    Is young Blakey (195cm) played as a tall forward/midfielder?

    If so, the Swannies have Reid and sometimes Sinclair as tall forwards plus McCartin? 

    Maybe there is a job for OMac?

    In the Casey reserves. 

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    12 hours ago, Pickett2Jackson said:

     

    Not only will it be back, there should be no restrictions on crowd size and that dehumanizing 'social distancing' rubbish needs to be consigned to the dustbin of history.

    Ech. Can't you go and support Essendon or something?

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    23 hours ago, don't make me angry said:

    This is how low the bar is 1 case is not a hotspot, panic sleepy masses, good little boy do what your told.

    I see.

    8 hours ago, titan_uranus said:

    He's played one game since 5 August, a month ago.

    Maybe, if the rest is necessary, it will come in the Fremantle game 4 days after the Sydney game.

    Fair point.  He just looked proppy to me and I didn't think he could recover / improve in that time frame with another game to shortly follow.

    Good news for those on Lismore broadcast TV. Finally a Dees game live on FTA. Looking fwd to getting home early, woodfire pizza, some beers and away we go. Footy, footy, TDF.

     
    8 hours ago, Mel Bourne said:

    To be generous towards the original poster, social distancing is rubbish in the sense that it’s a rubbish thing to have to do. I don’t think too many people enjoy it’s necessity. But “necessity” is the operative word here. 

    The only thing wrong with "social distancing" is it's name. It should have been called "physical distancing" from the outset. The last thing we need at the moment is for people to be socially apart when you can connect via technology, such as phones, social media and even Demonland. 

    I don't like the requirement for "social distancing" but I'm 100% on board the obligation to do so. The science is clear, confronting and compelling. 

     

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    1 minute ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

    The only thing wrong with "social distancing" is it's name. It should have been called "physical distancing" from the outset. The last thing we need at the moment is for people to be socially apart when you can connect via technology, such as phones, social media and even Demonland. 

    I don't like the requirement for "social distancing" but I'm 100% on board the obligation to do so. The science is clear, confronting and compelling. 

     

    Very good point. Language is important.

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