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Is it wrong to assume that;

•May and Lever can control the defence

• Salem and Hunt can take advantage of the new man on the mark rule when rebounding

•We don’t get shown up for pace

• We don’t turn it over constantly 

•  Petracca and Oliver dominate the clearances to advantage, and push forward to hit the scoreboard 

• Someone unbeknown to us can play a useful role and the ‘other wing’

• Gawn / TMac / Jacko / Fritta / Kossy can combine for 15 goals

In a wave of emotions I’ve seen us win, lose and win this game again. 
 

The leaders need to set the tone and control the tempo. 
 

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    I’ll be stuck in Canberra, glued to the TV and dressed in my full game day outfit.  I’ll be cheering along with you folks at the G, and belting out the words of the Grand Old Flag with you after the final siren (I wonder what the new neighbours will think!).  Dees by 5 or 6 goals!

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    Perfect day for footy, looking forward to having a few beers at the G and hoping for a good win!  Go Dees!!!!

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    20 minutes ago, DemonWheels said:

    Any thoughts / recommendations on taking a 2 year old?

    Not expecting to watch much of the game, might only last 20 minutes in our seat but taking the opportunity to jump on the train and get out of the house for an adventure. Got a decent seat on Level 2 as well.

    Lots of snacks and a fully charged phone and the YouTube app ?

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    1 hour ago, Cyclops said:

    One for the historians. When was the last time we beat the same side twice in one day?

    The boys will beat Freo this afternoon and the girls will beat them tonight.

    The women play tomorrow night 

     

    Rain is just beginning to fall here in the northern suburbs, expecting a hard fought contest at the 'G" with the Demons to prevail.

     

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    We know our backline is solid.

    Can we kick a winning score?

    Action Jackson to srand tall with 3 and Fritta a winning bag of 5.

    Dees by 2 goals.

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    1 hour ago, Kumamoto_Ken said:

    My wife has booked us in for some kind of fancy wine tasting event at 1pm today. I'm going to have to try the full media blackout...

    Sorry Ken. buts that's the worse excuse i've read on this thread yet!

    Ditch the wine testing and get to the G my friend. We need all the support we can get

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    40 minutes ago, DemonWheels said:

    Any thoughts / recommendations on taking a 2 year old?

    Not expecting to watch much of the game, might only last 20 minutes in our seat but taking the opportunity to jump on the train and get out of the house for an adventure. Got a decent seat on Level 2 as well.

    Good luck, we are taking a 7 month baby, at least she can’t walk. Take heaps of snacks, have lots of patience and enjoy the atmosphere, you will have a great time. ❤️?
     


     

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    1 hour ago, Kent said:

    Mate Get some control of your life

    Enjoy the wine!!!

    I ceded control long ago!

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    7 minutes ago, Better days ahead said:

    Sorry Ken. buts that's the worse excuse i've read on this thread yet!

    Ditch the wine testing and get to the G my friend. We need all the support we can get

    Well I do have a slight distance issue as well in terms of getting to the 'G. In fact out of interest I just checked out maps to see how far from home to the 'G it is: 666km! That has to be some sort of an omen...of what I am not sure.

    Screenshot_20210320-104152_Maps.jpg

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    3 minutes ago, Kumamoto_Ken said:

    Well I do have a slight distance issue as well in terms of getting to the 'G. In fact out of interest I just checked out maps to see how far from home to the 'G it is: 666km! That has to be some sort of an omen...of what I am not sure.

    Screenshot_20210320-104152_Maps.jpg

    Helicopter?

    To be fair to our forward line, we did not have any of the footy against the dogs, so it’s rough to judge them based on that.

    Not to pump pressure on a 19/20 year old, but I feel like Pickett is going to be massively important for us this year. He had so many little half chances last year, but seemed to have a lot of posters or near misses. Reports are he is primed for a big year.

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    here we are. 

    game time. 

    premiership points time. 

    The roller coaster begins...

    Come on Dees!!

     

     

    Good blend of experience and youth. 

    I was thinking about our end-to-end lines i.e from FB to FF, as it’s our ability to connect (and defend) along these lines that we’ve been working on, and if we can get right will see us rise. 
    Expect Maxy will play forward a lot, roaming up when balls in our defence, with our smalls setting up around and working off him, and the contested space around him. 
    Feeling confident that we’ve got the approach, age, speed/endurance, and motivation to win today, and as players return evolve into a powerful unit as the season progresses.

    as I was called recently in regard to my MFC thoughts I’m “bravely optimistic “.

    Dees by 5+ goals

    Go Denons! 

    1 minute ago, Pickett2Jackson said:

    Despite his epic season last year Petracca has never had a 30 disposal game in his career.

    Today is the day!

    I'd prefer if he has his first 5 goal haul.

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    1 hour ago, DemonWheels said:

    Any thoughts / recommendations on taking a 2 year old?

    Not expecting to watch much of the game, might only last 20 minutes in our seat but taking the opportunity to jump on the train and get out of the house for an adventure. Got a decent seat on Level 2 as well.

    Bring toys, water and snacks

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    4 minutes ago, Pickett2Jackson said:

    Despite his epic season last year Petracca has never had a 30 disposal game in his career.

    Today is the day!

     

    2 minutes ago, Better days ahead said:

    I'd prefer if he has his first 5 goal haul.

    30 and 3 will do ?

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    2 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

    Bring toys, water and snacks

    And an iPhone or iPad with ABC iVeiw installed, great for kids shows

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    53 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

    Really hope TMac sticks it up the doubters.

    me too.  but its been a long time since he looked/was dangerous.

    its unlikely.

    40 minutes ago, leave it to deever said:

    We know our backline is solid.

    Can we kick a winning score?

    Action Jackson to srand tall with 3 and Fritta a winning bag of 5.

    Dees by 2 goals.

    I reckon we have had maybe only one or two bags of 5 by a player in 10 years.  Am I right? or am i just traumatised and my recollection is hazy as a result?

    Hogan I'm assuming both times.  


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