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GAMEDAY: Rd 05 vs GWS

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As WJ alludes to above, the other Syney mob has given us some nasty moments recently.

Not tonight though, the Demon juggernaut will roll over GWS by a comfortable 30 points easing up. We are just too settled, too organised and too good.

Good to see how Petty goes tonight. He will likely find himself on HH who I recall kicking a few on us on this past. Speaking of recall, and taking the Corolla virus into account, I can't remember whether I've actually seen Petty play live as it were. 

Hope Jesse kicks a couple in a losing side.

Circumstances force me to leave The Manor quite early today so I shall have the opportunity to attempt one of life's great adventures - finding The Demon Shop. 

I have attempted the Demon Shop quest in the past and failed, so any hints or information will gain my appreciation.

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    Morning 'Landers. It's looking like a glorious autumn day out there that will culminate with the reigning premiers running out at the home of football. Before then I've got lunch planned at Alemantari on Smith Street followed by a wander round the Collingwood Yards arts precinct where they have a rooftop bar. Here's hoping we don't give the oppo a sniff at any point and run out comfortable winners. 

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    The Giants have a few elite players who could give us a hard time if they’re on tonight. Beware the sleeping giants.

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    • Demonland changed the title to GAMEDAY: Rd 05 vs GWS

    Trac rumoured to be doing a fitness test this morning, so potential definitely there for a late change.

     

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    Weid to bag another 4 goals, keeping up the trend of his feast or famine type performances

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    I think our stingy team defence will get us across the line regardless of what they throw at us.  If we can improve our delivery inside 50, and straighten up our goal kicking a tad, we could punish them severely on the turnover.  I’ll split the difference, and go for a comfortable, 30 point, win.

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    The great thing about our team at the moment is you know exactly what you’re going to get. No other team in the league has an answer.

    gws super inconsistent but even if they have an “on” night the dees will weather the storm to post a regulation win

    dees by 25 points

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    23 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

    Trac rumoured to be doing a fitness test this morning, so potential definitely there for a late change.

     

    Hmmm, could well be the reason for the subtle placement of Tom Sparrow on the ball in the selected side. Luke Dunstan to come into the side to replace Trac if the fitness test goes wrong.

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    52 minutes ago, alpha33 said:

    Hmmm, could well be the reason for the subtle placement of Tom Sparrow on the ball in the selected side. Luke Dunstan to come into the side to replace Trac if the fitness test goes wrong.

    Or jordon to the middle. Gus back to the wing and Smith at hb.

    I wasn't super impressed with Dunstan in the willy game, and he is more a viney type.

    But if tracc does come out it is a good chance to give him a shot I suppose.

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    54 minutes ago, alpha33 said:

    Hmmm, could well be the reason for the subtle placement of Tom Sparrow on the ball in the selected side. Luke Dunstan to come into the side to replace Trac if the fitness test goes wrong.

    If Trac is not playing it will be the first game since 2018 he’s missed.

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    57 minutes ago, alpha33 said:

    Hmmm, could well be the reason for the subtle placement of Tom Sparrow on the ball in the selected side. Luke Dunstan to come into the side to replace Trac if the fitness test goes wrong.

    Possibly, but I never read too much into Goody's team sheet placements. It's more a list of players rather than exact positions they'll play.

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    1 hour ago, alpha33 said:

    The Giants have a few elite players who could give us a hard time if they’re on tonight. Beware the sleeping giants.

    I noticed last time we played how big their midfielders are. Tom Green is playing some amazing football this year and is 192cm as an inside mid.

    Hopper out is good for us as he really cracks in.

    Ward, Cogs, Toronto De Boer are all hard at the contest. Whitfield, Ash, Kelly and Kennedy with complementary outside run. The midfield battle will be great to watch.

    We should have them covered forward and back.

     

     

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    My MFCSS is in full swing. The giants are a pain in the khyber so we will have to play well to win.

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    GWS are a dangerous side but they generally have a bad quarter (see vs Tigers and Dockers), so we need to capitalise on that then our defence will do the rest 

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    Yep we owe the giants. Tonight we can't let them beat us on our turf. 

    Love to see weid clunk them again but kick a bit straighter tonight. 

    But it's a beautiful day and lets hope for another dees victory. 

    I hope we don't hear any boos for Jesse tonight. 

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    6 minutes ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

    Regardless of how many if any TMac and Weid kick tonight BBB is an automatic inclusion next week.

    Worried about the forward line without BBB. We lost against them last year because we dominated the last quarter but couldn't convert.

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    I really think this is a HUGE game for both TMac and Weeds and depending on how that transpires into GOALS unless injury intercedes, I reckon one of them will be suiting up at CASEY next week!

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    7 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

    ...this qualifies as a danger game.

    Is someone going to say this every time we play a lowly or average team?

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    Looking forward to seeiing Ed run another marthon tonight ,a gem of a player who goes about his game just for the team.Reminds me a bit of stan alves and Alan Johnson

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    8 minutes ago, one_demon said:

    Is someone going to say this every time we play a team below us?

    Probably. And they won't be wrong either.

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    34 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

    I mean ..... just because I didn't know the location of The Demon Shop.

    Brunton Avenue, near gate 7 on the entry to the car park.  Small door, few windows.

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