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PREGAME: Rd 01 vs Western Bulldogs

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1 hour ago, whatwhat say what said:

so that's 3 of our premiership back 6 missing in petty, rivers, and now hibberd

Concerning that the 3 out are from the one unit.

Would much rather have a defender, a mid and a forward out like we did against North.

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    3 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    so that's 3 of our premiership back 6 missing in petty, rivers, and now hibberd

    So I am wondering how quick the hand wringing begins if we lose the match tomorrow? Or will people be more at ease with the context of injury impacting continuity and thus performance? (unlike people's reflections on the 2019/2020 seasons)

    30 minutes ago, Demon17 said:

    A well thought out move.  Keeps players fresh avoiding long drive to Casey day befroe the game. (Langdon's not a big fan of the Fitzroy to Cranbourne trip)

    Easier media acces.

    Unless you're Maxi.. 

     
    31 minutes ago, hells bells said:

    Has anyone seen a running sheet with the times of the Flag unveiling and other parts of the before game activities?

    The email from the club said 6.30pm flag unfurling.

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    Watching the captains runs footage on instagram I can see Dunstan, Bedford and Weideman.

    I presume these guys will be our emergencies tomorrow night.

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    On 3/13/2022 at 2:57 PM, Lucifers Hero said:

    Other than Libba (and faux tough guy Daniels) they don't have anyone who shows much aggro.  We have May, Salem, Viney, Spargo, Picket who tackle with intent and to inflict some damage. 

    Libba is the poster boy for faux tough guys.  He should be embarrassed with his nonsense in the GF.

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    Goodwin mentioned Lever and Kozzie will play (phew).  There must have been some doubt for the reporter to ask the question.

     
    2 minutes ago, low flying Robbo said:

    Absolutely shattered I'll miss this game. The whole family has come down with Covid so I will be watching from the couch 😭

    Sorry to hear, stay safe.

    2 hours ago, Lucifers Hero said:

    Goodwin mentioned Lever and Kozzie will play (phew).  There must have been some doubt for the reporter to ask the question.

    Went fishing for a schnapper report and used the wrong bait, that's all. :0)


    8 minutes ago, low flying Robbo said:

    Absolutely shattered I'll miss this game. The whole family has come down with Covid so I will be watching from the couch 😭

    I'm feelin ya.

    No covid for me coz I've kept my inverticim regime going.

    But my son has just tested positive so 7 day iso for me and the rest of the family.

    Can't believe it.

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    Couldn't get my ticket to work although i was able to log in. Waited on hold for 40 minutes with the club, they reset my password, I logged out and back in again and there it was. I was starting to get a little stressed. Can't wait to sit in my reserved seats again! I don't think I used them at all last year so it's been a long time. I have some dogs to walk and feed near the MCG before the game so I will try to get to them early enough to be in my seat by 6:30 but I fear I will miss the flag unfurling. I will be cutting it close. Bloody Wednesday night game *grumble*

    2 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

    bom now says 27 and humid tomorrow, with "Medium (50%) chance of showers, most likely in the morning"

    And an overnight low of 19, so expect it to be warm at the ground

    2 hours ago, S_T said:

    Libba is the poster boy for faux tough guys.  He should be embarrassed with his nonsense in the GF.

    His tattoo of the Simpsons says it all for me!


    4 hours ago, Lord Nev said:

    Hibberd's calf not too bad apparently, confirmed will miss, but not too far off.

    Also interesting we did the captain's run at Port Melbourne.

     

    Yeah, I know Coz it wasn't out at Casey!!🤔

    35 minutes ago, picket fence said:

    His tattoo of the Simpsons says it all for me!

    A regular poster on here says hello 

    3 hours ago, Lucifers Hero said:

    Goodwin mentioned Lever and Kozzie will play (phew).  There must have been some doubt for the reporter to ask the question.

    Not great that they're both under a cloud though.

    If Lever was to miss, I'd be tipping the Dogs due to us having too many first choice defenders out.

    MCC sold out, so they've opened up bays in the Ponsford stand to be part of MCC. Not seen them do that before. Hopefully crack 70K

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    Team announced in 3 hours

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    I'm pumped!!

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    Anxiety level just gone from low to moderate....

     

    Can't believe we're back with pre-game threads!!

    Geez time has flown! Or has it been really slow?

    I can't tell anymore. 

    Three defenders out is not ideal. We saw vs Carlton what the impact is of an unsettled backline, particularly when compared to last year's stable back seven.

    You would expect Tomlinson, Smith and Hunt to be the replacements for Petty, Hibberd and Rivers; all three selections make sense. I am not a fan of Smith and Hunt being in the same backline though, adds too much unpredictability. At least they all got a run last week so they're not coming in from the cold.

    I suppose the only other question is whether Jordon pushes into the starting 22 and, if so, who he would displace? I would otherwise assume we won't see any other non-GF starters in the 23.


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