PREGAME: Rd 01 vs Western Bulldogs

[Lucifers Hero 37,197]

I wonder what Beveridge will change with their ball movement and defensive play.  They were badly caught out on those in the GF so I am expecting some surprises.

If there is any threat to us that is probably it.   We will 'play our way' so will be relatively predictable to them for planning and tactics.  Whereas changes in their style will make them less predictable to us.

Nonetheless, it is hard to see how they can become an all-ground defensive team in one preseason as it isn't their natural game.  And with a bit of luck any changes they have made aren't yet embedded and will come unstuck during the game.  Under pressure they revert to what they know best.

Demons by 21 points.

Edited March 13, 2022 by Lucifers Hero

[Fritta and Turner 3,729]

Surely the Dogs will have to go more physical....

[Lucifers Hero 37,197]

3 minutes ago, Jontee said:

Surely the Dogs will have to go more physical....

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. 

[chook fowler 18,327]

Demons by 74 points - a reprise of the Grand Final

[DeeSpencer 23,247]

17 hours ago, Left Foot Snap said:

Similar plans for us BD, arrive just after 1030 and stow the bags in the hotel. I then have to take Mrs Right Foot Snap for Yum Cha then we can hit some traditional pubs on the way to the ground. We also have to detour to the Rebel in the city as my big order from the demon shop a month ago isn't going to make it in time. Dworship suggested the Arbory which looks really good, but we are going to save that for lunch on thur or Friday.  Any pub suggestions with like minded people would be be welcomed. Second time going to the G and very excited.

Shark Fin Inn’s my favourite yum cha in the city if you want to mix it up. Pricier than the cheap ones but less than the high end ones, and the quality to match. 
 

The CBD pubs are all a bit ordinary IMO. Y+J’s is a classic but the atmosphere is very hampered by the train tunnel construction. The Duke does a solid job but isn’t anything special. Garden State is cool enough if you’re keen to be trendy. The Imperial is a soccer pub at heart but if the weather holds off the rooftop is nice and might be my pick.

Personally I’d be tempted to invest $10 and 10 minutes on a train or uber to Richmond. Have a little crawl from the Swan, public house or Harlow if the roof tops are open for a great CBD view, the Richmond club, the Posty and then most of all the London Tavern before the traditional short walk to the ground. Just don’t look in the windows at the Royal.

Alternatively if you want to score some points for being cultured you could take 10 minutes there and back to Fitzroy. The Rose, the Standard, the Builders Arms are decent options and people watching the hipsters beats the CBD crowd.

[Deemania since 56 6,188]

1 hour ago, dieter said:

He's counting a pre-season match which we lost: so he's correct.

Thanks, Mate. I overlooked that item. Still, I hold Yze in very high regard both as a player (former) and now as a coach/tactician.

[Stiff Arm 4,412]

I'm assuming the flag unfurling is before the game??? What time does that show start?

TIA

[Dee Zephyr 17,759]

Any reports from our main training session today? 

[daisycutter 28,629]

25 minutes ago, Stiff Arm said:

I'm assuming the flag unfurling is before the game??? What time does that show start?

TIA

thought i saw somewhere 6:30pm

[FearTheBeard 902]

50 minutes ago, Stiff Arm said:

I'm assuming the flag unfurling is before the game??? What time does that show start?

TIA

Demon Army said its at 6:30

[Jaded No More 58,424]

Dogs will be hungry and they will be angry. I expect a very tough game. Hopefully a strong home crowd will get us home, but honestly wouldn’t be surprise to see us lose this. 
 

Dees by 10. 

[titan_uranus 22,548]

11 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

Dogs will be hungry and they will be angry. I expect a very tough game. Hopefully a strong home crowd will get us home, but honestly wouldn’t be surprise to see us lose this. 
 

Dees by 10. 

I don't think anyone should be surprised if we lose.

How much of Demonland goes on about drinking bathwater, particularly after we lost to Carlton?

We're coming up against arguably the best side in it other than us (if not the best side in it full stop), it's a new season in which 2021 doesn't stand for too much, and we'll be missing at least two best 22 players from our backline.

We can be disappointed with a loss, but no one should be surprised if we drop a game to a fellow 2022 flag contender.

[Jaded No More 58,424]

1 minute ago, titan_uranus said:

I don't think anyone should be surprised if we lose.

How much of Demonland goes on about drinking bathwater, particularly after we lost to Carlton?

We're coming up against arguably the best side in it other than us (if not the best side in it full stop), it's a new season in which 2021 doesn't stand for too much, and we'll be missing at least two best 22 players from our backline.

We can be disappointed with a loss, but no one should be surprised if we drop a game to a fellow 2022 flag contender.

Still think Brisbane are the ones to beat alongside us, but I don’t disagree. Dogs will be in it up to their necks and they’ll have a point to prove. 
It’s why I think it’s super important to get as many of our supporters to the game on Wednesday. 
The club has spoken repeatedly about how excited they are to perform in front of a home crowd again, so let’s make it feel like a hostile territory for the Dogs because it could make all the difference.  
We have a tough draw coming up. We finished minor premiers last year with one kick after the siren. I don’t think this year will be any easier. 

[Cards13 9,117]

6 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

only a 'medium' chance of showers according to the bom; they've got it listed as 'partly cloudy' and 27

 

5 hours ago, DubDee said:

Forecast says 27oC and partly cloudy for Wednesday. I reckon we’ll be right

Thankee I just looked at the headline.

[Demonland 65,748]

I hope we run out to that song. 

 

[dazzledavey36 48,942]

3 minutes ago, Demonland said:

I hope we run out to that song. 

 

Ffs these flogs genuinely need to get over this.

[John Crow Batty 8,266]

Sounds like they covering up for some inadequacy with faux rage. As If throwing in the towel at the last quarter isn’t enough motivation.

[Delusional demon 82 1,196]

The boys also sang along to a whole lot of songs including Take me home , country roads … but no one seems to mention that 

freed from desire , such a tacky song IMO , the dogs can have it , but if some of them need that as motivation then they have bigger issues

[Lucifers Hero 37,197]

8 minutes ago, Delusional demon 82 said:

The boys also sang along to a whole lot of songs including Take me home , country roads … but no one seems to mention that 

freed from desire , such a tacky song IMO , the dogs can have it , but if some of them need that as motivation then they have bigger issues

So true.  I had a call last week from Alex Neal-Bullen to thank me for my years of membership and signing up again this year.  Thrilled to receive the call.  Just another way the club is making fans feel valued.

Relevance to this thread is that during the chat I said something about the team singing 'Freed from Desire' might spur the Bulldogs.  He said he couldn't even remember it as they sang so many songs.

I'd say our players would be happy to see them sulk over a song.  Easily wounded if they are still sulking.

[DubDee 20,917]

41 minutes ago, John Crow Batty said:

Sounds like they covering up for some inadequacy with faux rage. As If throwing in the towel at the last quarter isn’t enough motivation.

Yeah trying to make it a distraction. It is so horrible to lose a GF but to give up like they did is unforgivable. 90 point turn around in 40 minutes

[Sir Why You Little 34,637]

1 hour ago, Demonland said:

I hope we run out to that song. 

 

Make this happen 

Maximum Volume 

[Mazer Rackham 14,970]

Great god. That flipping song still? Smash these fluckers, Demons.

[Cards13 9,117]

1 hour ago, Delusional demon 82 said:

The boys also sang along to a whole lot of songs including Take me home , country roads … but no one seems to mention that 

freed from desire , such a tacky song IMO , the dogs can have it , but if some of them need that as motivation then they have bigger issues

Liverpool went nuts singing it in the “sheds” recently when the won a local cup in English. Like proper belting it out, it’s amazing how far and wide it is still holding relevance. 
 

And yes I hope it’s our song played after everyone of our goals. 

[Kiss of Death 708]

1 hour ago, Demonland said:

I hope we run out to that song. 

 

Imagine thinking you own a song that was top of the charts at the time, and that nobody else is allowed to sing it.

[Redleg 37,858]

2 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

Still think Brisbane are the ones to beat alongside us, but I don’t disagree. Dogs will be in it up to their necks and they’ll have a point to prove. 
It’s why I think it’s super important to get as many of our supporters to the game on Wednesday. 
The club has spoken repeatedly about how excited they are to perform in front of a home crowd again, so let’s make it feel like a hostile territory for the Dogs because it could make all the difference.  
We have a tough draw coming up. We finished minor premiers last year with one kick after the siren. I don’t think this year will be any easier. 

Well since the players can’t even look at the umpires anymore, it is important that we have a large Demon crowd making a lot of noise, which we know affects umpires in close calls.