CHANGES: Rd 23 vs Geelong

[adonski 13,267]

1 minute ago, picket fence said:

No way Bowey goes out for ANYONE! Bowey stays for the rest if his career for mine. HUNT will find a spot for sure so that leaves possibly Hibberd who has become fumbly or???

Hibberd wouldn't be in the side if Hunt was healthy.

[Big Col 1,356]

If WB win on Fri night, should we expect a few to be rested? Perhaps Max?

 

[hardtack 11,106]

This may have been discussed already (I’m too lazy to read through the entire thread), but is it possible that if the Dogs win on Friday, securing us at least 2nd place, Nathan Jones could get a run against the Cats with a view to him either getting to play a farewell game or the opportunity to secure a place in the side for the finals?

[drysdale demon 4,837]

1 hour ago, Big Col said:

If WB win on Fri night, should we expect a few to be rested? Perhaps Max?

 

No

[Superunknown 4,246]

2 hours ago, hardtack said:

This may have been discussed already (I’m too lazy to read through the entire thread), but is it possible that if the Dogs win on Friday, securing us at least 2nd place, Nathan Jones could get a run against the Cats with a view to him either getting to play a farewell game or the opportunity to secure a place in the side for the finals?

Or beat the blazes out of Selwood and Hawkins 

[Pates 9,697]

2 hours ago, hardtack said:

This may have been discussed already (I’m too lazy to read through the entire thread), but is it possible that if the Dogs win on Friday, securing us at least 2nd place, Nathan Jones could get a run against the Cats with a view to him either getting to play a farewell game or the opportunity to secure a place in the side for the finals?

Wouldn’t be against this. 

13 minutes ago, Superunknown said:

Or beat the blazes out of Selwood and Hawkins 

Hehe send him out as an assassin 🤔. 

[La Dee-vina Comedia 17,137]

Nice bit of obfuscation by Goodwin. He's reported as having said to the media yesterday, that we won't be resting anyone...unless they're sore or carrying an injury.

[DeezNuts 624]

I miss that gif that Andy created in the lead up to (2018 I think it was) finals, where we smashed Hawks, Geelong, West Coast and another. I was a hilarious wrestling meme! 
 

We probably should just storm through at full strength, a few look tired, but we have depth, we’re also likely to have a weeks break at some point.

 

 

[stynewillalwaysbeonthevine 84]

22 hours ago, hardtack said:

This may have been discussed already (I’m too lazy to read through the entire thread), but is it possible that if the Dogs win on Friday, securing us at least 2nd place, Nathan Jones could get a run against the Cats with a view to him either getting to play a farewell game or the opportunity to secure a place in the side for the finals?

This is exactly what we should do. Put Jones in as the sub instead of VandenBerg. 

In: May, McDonald, Viney, Jones

Out: Smith, Melksham, Sparrow, VandenBerg

 

[The Jackson FIX 3,512]

27 minutes ago, stynewillalwaysbeonthevine said:

This is exactly what we should do. Put Jones in as the sub instead of VandenBerg. 

In: May, McDonald, Viney, Jones

Out: Smith, Melksham, Sparrow, VandenBerg

 

Captionless picture of Chunk smiling at training on the MFC socials this arvo has me suspecting might be up…

[Demon17 5,262]

23 hours ago, Big Col said:

If WB win on Fri night, should we expect a few to be rested? Perhaps Max?

 

Despite all the debate about the team selection this week,  if Dogs win then nothing is on the line.

Do a reasonable hit out but it will be dereliction of duty to play NQR key players and have them sore for the first final.  I know that covers about 3/4 of the team but we have never had this opportunity to game the system as others have and we should use it.

If Dogs lose then the reverse is true. Go for broke and hope the gods are smiling on May, Lever, Oliver,Petracca,Salem, Gawn,...................................................................................................................................

My order of importance to winnning a flag above.

 

[Gawndy the Great 9,011]

47 minutes ago, Demon17 said:

Despite all the debate about the team selection this week,  if Dogs win then nothing is on the line.

Do a reasonable hit out but it will be dereliction of duty to play NQR key players and have them sore for the first final.  I know that covers about 3/4 of the team but we have never had this opportunity to game the system as others have and we should use it.

If Dogs lose then the reverse is true. Go for broke and hope the gods are smiling on May, Lever, Oliver,Petracca,Salem, Gawn,...................................................................................................................................

My order of importance to winnning a flag above.

 

Cats will do exactly the same i reckon - and so if Doggies win, i would be surprised if there is a major contest..

Of course it still wont stop Danger and Selwood with head high bumps, Hawkins with free flying elbows. 

[DubDee 26,674]

Would Cats have nothing to play for if Dogs win? Playing dogs or port in a neutral venue. Perhaps they fancy one over the other

[The Swimming Dee 1,907]

3 minutes ago, DubDee said:

Would Cats have nothing to play for if Dogs win? Playing dogs or port in a neutral venue. Perhaps they fancy one over the other

Perhaps we do also

[Lord Nev 13,512]

4 minutes ago, DubDee said:

Would Cats have nothing to play for if Dogs win? Playing dogs or port in a neutral venue. Perhaps they fancy one over the other

Personally I'd rather play Port (or Brisbane) in week 1 than the Dogs, despite the last few games I think the Dogs are a more finals hardened team than Port. So for mine a win is still important Saturday night.

[pitmaster 3,592]

5 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

Personally I'd rather play Port (or Brisbane) in week 1 than the Dogs, despite the last few games I think the Dogs are a more finals hardened team than Port. So for mine a win is still important Saturday night.

Absolutely. Dogs are a real threat. Port is my preference but a Hipwoodless Brissy appeals more than the Dogs who have one of the smartest coaches in the game.

[dazzledavey36 56,334]

Wonder if they'll pull a surprise selection? Dropping Hibberd for May instead of Joel Smith?

[Lord Nev 13,512]

5 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Wonder if they'll pull a surprise selection? Dropping Hibberd for May instead of Joel Smith?

I kinda hope not. Prefer things as 'settled' as possible from a role perspective.

The changes seem relatively obvious this week, so hope we don't get too cute.

[dazzledavey36 56,334]

Just now, Lord Nev said:

I kinda hope not. Prefer things as 'settled' as possible from a role perspective.

The changes seem relatively obvious this week, so hope we don't get too cute.

Yep I agree!

[Jaded No More 68,976]

8 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Wonder if they'll pull a surprise selection? Dropping Hibberd for May instead of Joel Smith?

Hibbo too important with Hunt out. Gives us some dash and carry from the backline. Smith is a no. 

[dazzledavey36 56,334]

2 minutes ago, Jaded said:

Hibbo too important with Hunt out. Gives us some dash and carry from the backline. Smith is a no. 

No j agree. Just know the club rate Smith enormously and would be finding ways to fit him in.

[DubDee 26,674]

Smith is a bit stiff but at least we have a capable player there that has played, in case a defender goes down. 

real tough having ready to go fill ins with no VFL