GAMEDAY: Practice Match vs Richmond

[Demonland 72,217]

Footy's Back

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

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,846]

Anyone watching behind the fence with the snakes and the Richmond supporters?

[Clintosaurus 7,851]

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

[BW511 2,671]

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

 

Edited February 25, 2021 by BW511

[dee-tox 4,835]

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.

[In Harmes Way 7,793]

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....

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,846]

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.

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,808]

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 February 25, 2021 by La Dee-vina Comedia

[dazzledavey36 54,951]

 

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)

Edited February 25, 2021 by dazzledavey36

[dazzledavey36 54,951]

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

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,808]

Demonland exclusive! Photo of Angus Brayshaw warming up:

 

[Rodney (Balls) Grinter 10,836]

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?

[dazzledavey36 54,951]

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.

[Jumping Jack Clennett 1,799]

Waiting........... 

[Demon Jack 6,911]

Good tackling pressure early.

[FireInTheBennelly 4,072]

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

[Jaded No More 68,958]

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

[Nelo 813]

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

[Demonland 72,217]

Great smoother from Baker. 

[Demonland 72,217]

Skills very rusty. 

[Demonland 72,217]

Max the Full Forward?

[Jaded No More 68,958]

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

[FireInTheBennelly 4,072]

Lever in particular. 2 kicks directly to the opposition so far

[McQueen 17,865]

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

[Jaded No More 68,958]

Still a lot of ball for a lot of nothing.