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36 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Reading this thread is so frustrating. Let's explain again why Weideman is an emergency and not van Rooyen or Mitch Brown. He's there as an emergency should Gawn or Jackson need to be replaced. As it happens, he could also fill in for Ben Brown or even May or Lever. But that's not the primary reason why he's the emergency.

I can't see Brayshaw playing as a wingman or as Oliver's replacement. With Petty and Bowey out, it's hard to believe we would then voluntarily remove a third defender at the same time. To me, that suggests one of Hunt or Rivers gets in for Bowey, although the one that misses out could be the sub. 

LDVC, your argument for Weid ahead of JVR doesn't cut it. JVR has been 2nd ruck for Casey behind Bell, with Weid and Mitch Brown in the team. If Weid is seen as our backup ruck, why isn't he playing that role at Casey? Also JVR was a KPD for WA's Under 18's team last year, so has more credentials to replace Lever or May than Weid.

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    7 minutes ago, mo64 said:

    LDVC, your argument for Weid ahead of JVR doesn't cut it. JVR has been 2nd ruck for Casey behind Bell, with Weid and Mitch Brown in the team. If Weid is seen as our backup ruck, why isn't he playing that role at Casey? Also JVR was a KPD for WA's Under 18's team last year, so has more credentials to replace Lever or May than Weid.

    Fair enough, but I would suggest that there's a big difference between being second ruck at Casey and second ruck at AFL level for a player who has not played a senior game. I also think that strategically, the club would want to give van Rooyen (or any first gamer) the best chance of success by playing him in what they believe is his best position whenever he plays his first game. 

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    Let's hope its only Petty out with Covid protocols. Looking at the ins and outs for other matches we might be fortunate to have only one infection. Going to be a tough couple of months for some teams 

    Edited by Stiff Arm

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    55 minutes ago, old dee said:

    So who won last night I cannot find the result anywhere! 

    No match played last night, OD. 

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    26 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

    In Victoria, close contacts do not need to isolate.

    Nor did they the last time he had covid.

    But are AFL protocols the same as state protocols?

    15 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

    Fair enough, but I would suggest that there's a big difference between being second ruck at Casey and second ruck at AFL level for a player who has not played a senior game. I also think that strategically, the club would want to give van Rooyen (or any first gamer) the best chance of success by playing him in what they believe is his best position whenever he plays his first game. 

    If my memory serves me correctly, Action Jackson debuted very early in his first season as a second ruck / KPF so if JVR is ready no reason not to do the same v

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    1 hour ago, old dee said:

    So who won last night I cannot find the result anywhere! 

    No game last night, as AFL couldn’t find another team off a five day break, after playing interstate, to play at the Kitty Litter construction venue. 

    Edited by Redleg

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    I really don't have any belief in our selectors , selecting Weidman and Melksham over and over again does my head in .

    Both players don't have good form the reserves, perhaps we mislead ourselves in thing we have good back up players . Being undefeated in the reserves actually means nothing. I am starting to get p.ssed off. Is it too early to drink at 11.32 am Friday 15 jul 2022 ?

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    5 minutes ago, COOLX said:

    I really don't have any belief in our selectors , selecting Weidman and Melksham over and over again does my head in .

    Both players don't have good form the reserves, perhaps we mislead ourselves in thing we have good back up players . Being undefeated in the reserves actually means nothing. I am starting to get p.ssed off. Is it too early to drink at 11.32 am Friday 15 jul 2022 ?

    No

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    8 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

    Mmmmm. I wonder if there could be late changes to their team?

    What are the AFL testing protocols?

    The same as the general community but as I understand it clubs encourage RAT tests in an attempt to stop wider breakouts.

    Perhaps it's like loading...some clubs do... some don't 

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    42 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

    How can you have a "coach killer"match if the coach is not there.

    Melbourne by 100 (in my dreams)

    I wish - look at our last 3 wins over 100 points

    1)     vs Carlton Round 9, 2018
    2)     vs Carlton Round 6, 2004
    3)     vs Richmond, Round 21, 1993

    Based on the above, the next 100 point win should be somewhere between 2029-2032

     

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    24 minutes ago, CYB said:

    is that unbeaten run of assistant coaches stepping in (due to COVID) still a thing? 

    Did not Adelaide lose a game with Scott Burns in charge?

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    If we can't cover the loss of 2 (admittedly very important) players, we have no business being in the top 4, let alone winning the flag. We simply have to get this done to ensure a confident run to the finals. It's clear the current landscape will mean that there will likely be late outs for teams, so we may as well get used to it and dig in. 

    This is another good opportunity for the Weid (yes, he's into triple digits now) - if he plays - to repay the faith. Maybe in 10 years' time we'll look back at the day Kozzie ripped up the midfield, Weid kicked 5 and Dunstan cleaned up some of his disposals to lead us through a tricky game up north.

    We can, and should, win this. 

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    4 hours ago, old dee said:

    So who won last night I cannot find the result anywhere! 

    It was only the first day, three more rounds to go.

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    I am surprised no one caught on. It was a joke folks. It seems like  we play every Thursday night in 2022.

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    2 hours ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

    Mmmmm. I wonder if there could be late changes to their team?

    What are the AFL testing protocols?

    Not sure about players but I assume it's the same as coaches who have to upload a photo of a rat test to an app twice a week. 

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    Chandler deserves a gig ahead of Bedford and Hunt in for Bowey. 

    Sometimes I don't understand our selectors either. Chandler has been ultra consistent and got a suspension. He needs to come in for Bedford who is been poor for two weeks now. 

    The Oliver replacement is interesting. Dunstan seems next in line but I fear we'll lack run through the middle if he comes in along with Viney, Jordan, Harmes post clearance. 

    I don't think there's a player that frustrates me more than Harmes. 

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    33 minutes ago, old dee said:

    I am surprised no one caught on. It was a joke folks. It seems like  we play every Thursday night in 2022.

    I just put it down to an excess of single malts od !

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    2 hours ago, roy11 said:

    I wish - look at our last 3 wins over 100 points

    1)     vs Carlton Round 9, 2018
    2)     vs Carlton Round 6, 2004
    3)     vs Richmond, Round 21, 1993

    Based on the above, the next 100 point win should be somewhere between 2029-2032

     

    That 2018 win was a thing of beauty

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    2 hours ago, roy11 said:

    I wish - look at our last 3 wins over 100 points

    1)     vs Carlton Round 9, 2018
    2)     vs Carlton Round 6, 2004
    3)     vs Richmond, Round 21, 1993

    Based on the above, the next 100 point win should be somewhere between 2029-2032

     

    100 point wins are great but I much rather the 74 point wins. They just feel better and last longer.

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    2 hours ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    Did not Adelaide lose a game with Scott Burns in charge?

    yep i think you are right. i did recall that little trend was broken.... i can tell the witch doctor that they are no longer required. 

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