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TEAMS: Rd 12 vs Sydney

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  On 02/06/2022 at 22:19, Lucifers Hero said:

I think coming back via Casey depends on how long a player has been in the system. 

After 5-6 pre-seasons and played most games per year they are 'battle hardened' and as long as their rehab has been thorough which I undoubtedly think our medic/sports scientists make sure it is, they come back in.

A player with a lesser body of work would come back via Casey.

In Salem's case, even a 70% match fit Salem is far better than most other players at 90%.

And with well-managed recovery, training intensity and some match simulation in training, it's not as though Salem is throwing away his crutches and going straight to half back.

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      On 02/06/2022 at 20:57, London Demon said:

    It’s a risk. Sydney have some pretty speedy small players. Salem has many great qualities but pace isn’t one of them. Without Rivers (who it’s true has been struggling), and Salem in after a 10 Week layoff, we look a tad slow down back. I’m worried. 

     

      On 02/06/2022 at 22:14, Lucifers Hero said:

    That is true but woe betide a player who gets within tackling distance - they stay down while Salem keeps his feet and takes off, at not great speed, with the ball.

    I think Salem's poise makes him look like he is moving slower than he actually is.  I was at Gosch's watching a preseason running session two years back and was surprised seeing him burn past some players who we would all consider fast

    Last years speed ranking had him listed 5th quickest at the club.

    Speed star | Hunt fastest Demon for 2021 (melbournefc.com.au)

    He's a bit deceptive our young Salem.

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      On 03/06/2022 at 00:01, Deeko2 said:

    He's a bit deceptive our young Salem

    Never truer, and so he’ll continue to be. Quick and tough is CS. 

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      On 03/06/2022 at 00:01, Deeko2 said:

    He's a bit deceptive our young Salem.

    Don't say that. Some online nut-job is going to question whether this deception is a sign of black magic and before you know it we'll have our own Salem witch trial. 

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      On 02/06/2022 at 08:38, DubDee said:

    5 massive INs!!

    The teams looks so much better.  

    Mitch Brown lurking in the emergencies - better play well Brown and T Mac!

    Get off Tmac's back DD He has been our best tall forward this year and in good firm prior to injury.

    Just hope he comes back well after injury that's all . 

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      On 02/06/2022 at 08:26, The Swimming Dee said:

    Whether posters think he is ready or not it is bloody exciting to have Salem back. When I think of him I think of his first quarter of the GF...what a player!

    He could be said to have won us that flag with that poised first quarter

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      On 03/06/2022 at 02:03, 58er said:

    Get off Tmac's back DD He has been our best tall forward this year and in good firm prior to injury.

    Just hope he comes back well after injury that's all . 

    Tom is clearly preferred but history tells us he doesn't carry injuries well.

    The good news is that the alernate tall foward can actually play at this level and there is a replacement for him in the Casey level team

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      On 03/06/2022 at 02:03, 58er said:

    Get off Tmac's back DD He has been our best tall forward this year and in good firm prior to injury.

    Just hope he comes back well after injury that's all . 

    That’s the bloke who got dropped a few weeks back yeah?

    wasn't on his back btw just saying Mitch is snapping at their heels

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      On 03/06/2022 at 04:26, tdavis said:

    McDonald out M Brown in

    Is this a bit of inside mail td?

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    In the G n G podcast Max said he has moved out of home because baby G has covid for the second time in his 7 months😢. 

    I'm glad Max didn't get it and can play this week and he did say baby G is doing ok but its heartbreaking for a bub to get it, as one did in my extended family. 

    So wishing baby G a speedy recovery!

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      On 03/06/2022 at 04:26, tdavis said:

    McDonald out M Brown in

    I’ve heard the same thing.

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    As an aside, what is Max feeding baby G:

     

    Baby G is Gorgeous!!

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      On 02/06/2022 at 22:57, poita said:

    I'm more than happy for Melksham to be sub, as it doesn't hurt us in the long run if he doesn't get a game this week. If he does play, hopefully he pulls his finger out and contributes more than he has in recent times.

     

    I know right! I can’t wait ‘til he decides to do this, the selfish [censored]. 
    🙄

     

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      On 03/06/2022 at 04:56, Megatron said:

    I’ve heard the same thing.

    Is this true or one of my ‘ langdon 6 weeks’?

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      On 03/06/2022 at 07:00, Nelo said:

    Is this true or one of my ‘ langdon 6 weeks’?

    I trust what I’m hearing I’ll put it that way. But I have a feeling it won’t be announced until just before the game.

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      On 03/06/2022 at 09:20, Megatron said:

    I trust what I’m hearing I’ll put it that way. But I have a feeling it won’t be announced until just before the game.

    Such things shouldn’t be announced until the last minute unless it’s publicly obvious the player is out. So it is a concern if there has been a leak that got to you. 

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      On 03/06/2022 at 09:20, Megatron said:

    I trust what I’m hearing I’ll put it that way. But I have a feeling it won’t be announced until just before the game.

    It'll be pretty obvious if he doesn't play in the curtain raiser, you'd think.

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      On 03/06/2022 at 09:22, sue said:

    Such things shouldn’t be announced until the last minute unless it’s publicly obvious the player is out. So it is a concern if there has been a leak that got to you. 

    Nothing to be concerned about. It’ll be the standard late change that happens about 10 times a week.

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