CHANGES: Rd 17 vs GWS

[Demon3 2,541]

20 minutes ago, Grimes Times said:

Gus out for year

Could well have played his last game in the red and blue.

[Demon17 5,262]

23 hours ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

If the most unskilled club in the league can't fit in a highly talented (albeit not at peak fitness) player such as Bennell this week, then I suspect that club and player have unofficially parted ways. 

 

spot on. He's so skilled that he stood out big time when he has played doing things most of the team can't execute and should be in for that reason alone.

[jnrmac 20,375]

Melbourne Prime Time TV Game on Saturday night as we fight to make finals.

 

What could possibly go wrong.

 

 

[jnrmac 20,375]

23 hours ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

If the most unskilled club in the league can't fit in a highly talented (albeit not at peak fitness) player such as Bennell this week, then I suspect that club and player have unofficially parted ways. 

 

You do understand that we can't afford players in the team that apply zero defensive pressure?

 

[picket fence 18,184]

On 9/9/2020 at 1:42 PM, Diamond_Jim said:

Didn't watch the GWS game last night but I have watched them several times.

In general the teams that are successful against them force the game to be played around the boundary line and deny room to the outside runners by blocking the corridor.

It makes for an ugly game but so be it.

Will Goodwin back his usual gameplan or go defensive.

 

Exactly what is Goodwins game plan? From what I have  seen this year for the most part is get possesion and just blast away into the Forward line

[Demon Dynasty 17,165]

4 minutes ago, picket fence said:

Exactly what is Goodwins game plan? From what I have  seen this year for the most part is get possesion and just blast away into the Forward line

Just what are you expecting PF... 

improvement!?

[Bitter but optimistic 22,289]

11 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

Melbourne Prime Time TV Game on Saturday night as we fight to make finals.

 

What could possibly go wrong.

 

 

It would certainly be a good time to play a blinder - it might save a few memberships !

[Jumping Jack Clennett 1,825]

16 minutes ago, picket fence said:

Exactly what is Goodwins game plan? From what I have  seen this year for the most part is get possesion and just blast away into the Forward line

I don't think we blasted away into the forward line against Freo.  We kept trying slick handballs with the slippery ball, and losing possession. Surely we should have roosted it whenever possible in those conditions.

[bobby1554 1,275]

54 minutes ago, Demon3 said:

Could well have played his last game in the red and blue.

Don’t think so. One, he is contracted. Two, he is undergoing surgery and will be sidelined up to 3 months. Really don’t think another club will come sniffing under that scenario.

[Turner 1,516]

1 hour ago, Rusty Nails said:

Gws clean out....no doubt we'll be having our own soon...

 

found us a forward coach

[Turner 1,516]

46 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

Melbourne Prime Time TV Game on Saturday night as we fight to make finals.

 

What could possibly go wrong.

 

 

nah we win the media say 2020 isnt over for this side the players read their own hype in the media and then go down to the dons by 40 game over at QT

[jnrmac 20,375]

51 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

It would certainly be a good time to play a blinder - it might save a few memberships !

Yes it would but we have form...

[La Dee-vina Comedia 17,137]

1 hour ago, Demon17 said:

spot on. He's so skilled that he stood out big time when he has played doing things most of the team can't execute and should be in for that reason alone.

While that's his reputation, I didn't see it in the games he played for us.

I'm not saying he shouldn't remain on our list, but I also think he's still some distance away from his best footy. Will he get there? I don't know.

[SPC 3,596]

Salem into the midfield.. bang!! 

[Dr.D 1,771]

Why do people even want to make finals? Do people think you get a trophy for coming 8th and losing first round? 

we lost to Sydney and Fremantle. convincingly. I'd prefer to lose the next 2 games so change occurs. 

[Superunknown 4,246]

3 minutes ago, Dr.D said:

 I'd prefer to lose the next 2 games so change occurs. 

Assuming that happens...

[Turner 1,516]

4 minutes ago, Dr.D said:

Why do people even want to make finals? Do people think you get a trophy for coming 8th and losing first round? 

we lost to Sydney and Fremantle. convincingly. I'd prefer to lose the next 2 games so change occurs. 

coz ive seen my team play finals once in my living memory whist my best mates support geelong and hawthorn

[La Dee-vina Comedia 17,137]

9 minutes ago, Turner said:

coz ive seen my team play finals once in my living memory whist my best mates support geelong and hawthorn

It might be easier and less painful to change your mates.

[roy11 4,076]

Injury List

Tom Sparrow -  Collarbone | Available

James Harmes - Hamstring | 1 Week

Luke Jackson - Hamstring | 1-2 Weeks

Nathan Jones  Quad | 1-2 Weeks


Sparrow back in?

[drdrake 3,203]

3 minutes ago, roy11 said:

Injury List

Tom Sparrow -  Collarbone | Available

James Harmes - Hamstring | 1 Week

Luke Jackson - Hamstring | 1-2 Weeks

Nathan Jones  Quad | 1-2 Weeks


Sparrow back in?

I think so, we need to see what he offers, essentially he is our midfield depth.  If Preuss isn't going to ruck 30% of the time not sure why you would play him, the question is will Brown or Tmac offer more.

My side

Hibbard May Lever

Rivers Tomlinson Salem

Langdon Oliver Sparrow

Bennell TMac Fritsch

Pickett Weiderman Melksham

Gawn Petracca Viney

Smith AVB Bedford Baker

Out Hunt, Pruess, ANB

IN Tmac, Bennell, Sparrow

[ProperDee 1,698]

FWIW, quite a strong wind in East Brisbane today with some significant gusts.  Had some showers earlier and perhaps a little more on the way.  Supposed to be windy again tomorrow with a chance of a shower but the Gabba is fairly well protected from the wind.

I am hoping for a fast track for tomorrow evening.  We seem to be hopless in wet conditions.

[Kick_It_To_Pickett 3,293]

We are desperate if we are getting excited and rushing Tom Sparrow back in. I think he has been fairly disappointing in every game he has played this year. I don’t think he has contributed anything to the side this year. Very young kid, with a potentially bright future, not going to make a difference this week. 

[DubDee 26,674]

1 hour ago, Dr.D said:

Why do people even want to make finals? Do people think you get a trophy for coming 8th and losing first round? 

we lost to Sydney and Fremantle. convincingly. I'd prefer to lose the next 2 games so change occurs. 

in 2018, it didnt look like we'd make the finals with 2 rounds remaining then we made a prelim.

so, anything can happen 

[DubDee 26,674]

Oh christ, Leon has dropped the skipper.   he is sending a message and calling for a big effort, they will set themselves for this one

[BW511 2,730]

8 minutes ago, DubDee said:

Oh christ, Leon has dropped the skipper.   he is sending a message and calling for a big effort, they will set themselves for this one

Goody can’t drop Melksham because they are buddies, but Leon Cameron is prepared to drop his captain on the eve of finals.

There’s some actual ruthlessness