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1 hour ago, Young Blood said:

Played out the game, no strapping and carried Tmac off the ground on his shoulders after the game.

All signs indicate this is hopefully just a precaution and its minor. He might have woken up sore this morning.

Brodie Grundy played his best quarter in 18 months after doing his. Now he’s missing 10 weeks. 
 

Not saying it’ll be that bad but looks can be deceiving + mfcss = never play again. 

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    1 hour ago, Pink Freud said:

    Daw pulled out of yesterday’s Casey game

    Because he was emergency at the MCG and Casey game was on at the same time. Same with Laurie.

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    40 minutes ago, KingDingAling said:

    Jackson will handle 80% ruck load if TMAC and Brown can ruck the fwd line. We may be able to bring Weideman in if Lever is out, and trial him down back, and have him ruck the back line. Something like that. 

    Why not Tomlinson?

    Backs don't ruck in the backline. Means potentially leaving their opponent alone or having to hand over all the time.

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    Considering he carried TMac off the ground i wouldn’t be overly worried 
    But it could be a chance to rest the great man or play him up forward

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    A quick snippet on fox footy with Gawn in front of the Olympic Park Imaging. Played it down saying he didn’t want to be there but the club made him… sounds positive but could just be misdirection. 

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    Don't risk him.

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    2 hours ago, mo64 said:

    Daw was brought to the club as insurance if Max went down. From what I've seen, Daw has dominated at Casey, so if fit, deserves his chance. He'd be up against WAFL standard ruckmen, and I believe he'd dominate.

    Daw could be spend 60% game time as no.1 ruck, and no time resting up forward. Jackson would spend 40% as a ruckman, and 30% time as 2nd ruck/forward. 

    I hate flirting with form, and I don't think that the Brown, T. Mac, Weid forward line works, even with Weid playing backup ruckman.

     

    have you watched daw? ok for the vfl but he has no top gear, moves in slow motion most of the time.

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    2 hours ago, sisso said:

    I think both Max and Dogga would have to be out for Majak to get a chance at seniors 

    In his premiership diary, he stated that Daw thrashed him in a scratch match. If Daw still can’t get a game, I can’t see the point of keeping him. I’d say he’s too much expensive for a player we won’t use unless exceptional circumstances 

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    8 minutes ago, Cassiew said:

    In his premiership diary, he stated that Daw thrashed him in a scratch match. If Daw still can’t get a game, I can’t see the point of keeping him. I’d say he’s too much expensive for a player we won’t use unless exceptional circumstances 

    It is interesting we have insurance players like Maj and Mitch Brown who are probably good enough to play at least some senior footy this year, but are at a club where it’s unlikely to happen unless we really get smashed with injury or covid. Even Luke Dunstan is pretty unlucky he can play a strong role but no spot for him.

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    2 hours ago, bing181 said:

    Because he was emergency at the MCG and Casey game was on at the same time. Same with Laurie.

    Not entirely sure that's actually true..

    Edited by dazzledavey36

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    27 minutes ago, daisycutter said:

    have you watched daw? ok for the vfl but he has no top gear, moves in slow motion most of the time.

    I have seen Daw. Have you seen the West Coast ruckmen? I'd back Daw in this week.

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    9 minutes ago, mo64 said:

    I have seen Daw. Have you seen the West Coast ruckmen? I'd back Daw in this week.

    well if it is that easy then the weid gets in (same height as daw) cos he's in development and majak's a whisker off retirement 

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    If I recall correctly Weid did some ruck work the other week and Goodwin gave him bit of wrap in the press conference ….. so my guess is if Gawn is rested the Weed will come back in 

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    Tmac is most likely to do the relief rucking.  Neither Weid nor Daw have the aerobic ability to get around the ground but Tmac does.  He often wins the time trial pre season.   He might not win a centre bounce but neither would the other 2 consistently.  At least Tmac would be more an extra on baller when the ball hits the ground.

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    2 hours ago, Cassiew said:

    In his premiership diary, he stated that Daw thrashed him in a scratch match. If Daw still can’t get a game, I can’t see the point of keeping him. I’d say he’s too much expensive for a player we won’t use unless exceptional circumstances 

    He'd be on minimum chips Cassie. That's exactly why he's there. Cheap & only needed in case of emergency. He's good insurance but you'd hate one of rucks to cop a six week injury  have to rely on Majak

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    4 minutes ago, Lefty said:

    Should we be worried that we did not hear about any results from Max’s scans today?

    If he is on the plane to Perth , he should be ok .

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    Time for the Weed!

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    Just now, Satan said:

    If he is on the plane to Perth , he should be ok .

    They won’t leave for Perth until Friday

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    I doubt that Daw has the required fitness. So while it would be nice for him to get a senior game for the Dees, I don't think it would be a good idea.

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    🤞 Daw finally gets a call up. He can alternate with Jackson and he will be fine.

     

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    14 hours ago, Xecutioner said:

    Weid is a better pick, but weid has some games at AFL this season. Give a few to Draw to increase our depth.

    Cannot agree, Daw is a much better ruck option than Weideman will ever be. His work at Casey has been outstanding!

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    Give the bloke a rest, bring in Daw.

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