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GAMEDAY: Practice Match vs Richmond

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MELBOURNE will take on the Tigers this Friday 26 February in a behind-closed-doors practice match at Casey Fields.

Fans will be unable to attend due to AFL COVID-19 protocols, however full coverage will be available from 9:30am (AEDT) on melbournefc.com.au and the club app.

The commentary duties for the game will be shared by Ben Waterworth (Fox Sports) and Ben Gibson (Melbourne FC), with special guests from both clubs to provide insight into the upcoming season.  

With the AAMI Community Series shortened, this will be Melbourne’s first match against an opposition side in 2021.

Match details

Melbourne v Richmond
Friday, 26 February
Stream commences at 9:30am (AEDT)
Casey Fields – closed to the public

 

No injuries, some of the cobwebs blown out and not getting thrashed is all I am after today.

 

If he is to convince everyone he has turned the corner, you would like Tom McDonald to kick 4.

Would like Jordon or Sparrow to get plenty of footy and raise a few eyebrows over the starting midfield mix in round one

 

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12 minutes ago, BW511 said:

 

Would like Jordan or Sparrow to get plenty of footy and raise a few eyebrows over the starting midfield mix in round one

 

Jordon, with an o. Let's spell his name correctly, please.

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    I'm with Clint. For the first time in many seasons, I'm less fussed about the result and keen to see our depth show what they've got. And no injuries....

    Very nervous how our forward line will function in the early weeks and specifically the lack of firepower.

    Today will get our first glimpse of it.

    2 hours ago, Demonland said:

    The commentary duties for the game will be shared by Ben Waterworth (Fox Sports) and Ben Gibson (Melbourne FC), with special guests from both clubs to provide insight into the upcoming season.  

     

    lol

    Edited by La Dee-vina Comedia

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    MELBOURNE will take on Richmond this Friday, 26 February at Casey Live Stream: Melbourne v Richmond practice matches

    Due to AFL COVID-19 protocols, fans are not able to attend the practice matches.

    Commentary for the stream will be helmed by Ben Waterworth (Fox Sports) and Ben Gibson (Melbourne FC).

    Match timings (approximate - all in AEDT)

    9:25am – Pre-match coverage begins

    9:30am – ‘A’ Match first bounce (full match)

    12:00pm – ‘A’ Match concludes

    12:30pm – ‘B’ Match first bounce (3 quarters)

    2:10pm – ‘B’ Match concludes

    Line-ups

    Match A

    1 May
    2. Jones
    3. Salem
    4. Harmes
    5. Petracca
    6. Jackson
    8. Lever
    9. Spargo
    11. Gawn
    13. Oliver
    15. Langdon
    20. Tomlinson
    23. Jordon
    24. Rivers
    25. McDonald
    29. Hunt
    30. Neal-Bullen
    31. Fritsch
    32. Sparrow
    33. Baker
    37. Chandler
    39. Jetta

    Match B

    12. Bedford
    16. Laurie
    17. Bowey
    19. Rosman
    22. vandenBerg
    27. Nietschke
    35. Petty
    38. Brown
    41. Lockhart
    46. Bradtke
    K. Farmer (triallist)
    D. Smith (triallist)

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    Kade Chandler named in the A team is a fantastic effort.

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    16 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Line-ups

    Match A

    1 May
    2. Jones
    3. Salem
    4. Harmes
    5. Petracca
    6. Jackson
    8. Lever
    9. Spargo
    11. Gawn
    13. Oliver
    15. Langdon
    20. Tomlinson
    23. Jordon
    24. Rivers
    25. McDonald
    29. Hunt
    30. Neal-Bullen
    31. Fritsch
    32. Sparrow
    33. Baker
    37. Chandler
    39. Jetta

    Match B

    12. Bedford
    16. Laurie
    17. Bowey
    19. Rosman
    22. vandenBerg
    27. Nietschke
    35. Petty
    38. Brown
    41. Lockhart
    46. Bradtke
    K. Farmer (triallist)
    D. Smith (triallist

    Unless I'm dyslexic, I can't see Daw's name listed anywhere there.  Not a good sign for his hopes of making the list you'd think, or is he injured?

    2 minutes ago, Rodney (Balls) Grinter said:

    Unless I'm dyslexic, I can't see Daw's name listed anywhere there.  Not a good sign for his hopes of making the list you'd think, or is he injured?

    No he's not playing because they're are getting him back up to AFL fitness. You need to understand that since October last year when he finished at North Melbourne he's had no AFL to go off and instead has been training suburban level footy. It'll take him a few weeks at least.

    He's only there for insurance, not to play straight away.

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    Good tackling pressure early.


    You change the rules to speed the game up, yet don't pay an obvious 50 to TMac for deliberately slowing the game down. Makes zero sense to me

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    Some sloppy ball use, but not unusual for a first hit out. 
    Pressure has been excellent. 
    TMac looks alive.

    Skills shocking. Once again miss that critical kick that could lead to a scoring shot. 


    Gawn has to learn to kick for goal. Embarrassing stuff from a captain. 

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    Choco Williams kicking training has seemingly had zero impact so far. ??

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