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PREGAME: Rd 01 vs Western Bulldogs

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Surely, the temperature will drop by the time the game starts🙄

 
 

Can't believe some of the above posts.

People actually go to the footy and don't drink booze!!!

I just opened a Shiraz to help recover from the shock.

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    21 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

    Surely, the temperature will drop by the time the game starts🙄

    Predicted to be between 27-30 at bounce time.

    Those hot sessions out at Casey over summer May just come in handy

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    Lucky the numbers are big on that team sheet. 

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    Bulldogs have named their 4 head monster in the starting 22.

    But their bench looks very pedestrian:  J.Johannisen 39 J.Bruce 17 O.Baker 13 M.Hannan 29  

    Their sub from listed emergencies:  B.Khamis 24 H.Crozier 9 T.McLean 16 J.Sweet 41  unless Beveridge does one of his last minute switcheroos!

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    Gee whiz Tomlinson. Last I saw he couldn't turn, jump or push. Naughton will have an absolute field day. 

    Disappointing they didn't go D Turner.

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    So Tommo in… ok then. What are the matchups given Doggies are playing 4 talls? 

    You could have lined Turner up on Darcy, kids played like 2 games. 

    Petty takes JUH

    Tommo Naughton 

    Lever to Darcy

    Gawndy on Lobb

    We really need to dominate midfield and not allow clean clearances to the Doggies otherwise it will be a goal fest. 
     

    Also read May has a hammy not a calf. did anyone else see that?

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    1 minute ago, Demonstone said:

    Is it still four on the bench plus the sub or three plus the sub this year?

    4+1

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    Here we go, Tommo!

    lol

    I will be rooting for him.

    Like that forward line as listed.

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    Not sure about that selection or the reasoning but will love to be proven wrong

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    Really not a fan of Tomlinson here but if Baker is in their 22 their depth must be struggling 

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    2 minutes ago, rpfc said:

    4+1

    Thanks.  I guess Jordon would be the favourite for the sub position.

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    B: Taylor Duryea, Liam Jones, Caleb Daniel
    HB: Bailey Dale, Alex Keath, Ed Richards
    C: Bailey Williams, Marcus Bontempelli, Jack Macrae
    HF: Bailey Smith, Aaron Naughton, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan
    F: Anthony Scott, Sam Darcy, Rory Lobb
    R: Tim English, Tom Liberatore, Adam Treloar
    Int: Jason Johannisen, Josh Bruce, Mitch Hannan, Oskar Baker

    Emerg: Buku Khamis, Toby McLean, Jordon Sweet, Hayden Crozier

    18 minutes ago, Gawndy the Great said:

    So Tommo in… ok then. What are the matchups given Doggies are playing 4 talls? 

    You could have lined Turner up on Darcy, kids played like 2 games. 

    Petty takes JUH

    Tommo Naughton 

    Lever to Darcy

    Gawndy on Lobb

    We really need to dominate midfield and not allow clean clearances to the Doggies otherwise it will be a goal fest. 

    Lever trying to reach Darcy's hands, Tomlinson trying to keep up with Naughtons acceleration off the mark, Gawndy on Lobb while potentially losing him at the defence ruck contest with anyone from WB potentially in the ruck, English floating Forward to cause mayhem. If we lose, it will be because of confusion! And if we win it might also be because of confusion :laugh:

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    2 minutes ago, Demonland said:

     

    B: Taylor Duryea, Liam Jones, Caleb Daniel
    HB: Bailey Dale, Alex Keath, Ed Richards
    C: Bailey Williams, Marcus Bontempelli, Jack Macrae
    HF: Bailey Smith, Aaron Naughton, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan
    F: Anthony Scott, Sam Darcy, Rory Lobb
    R: Tim English, Tom Liberatore, Adam Treloar
    Int: Jason Johannisen, Josh Bruce, Mitch Hannan, Oskar Baker

    Emerg: Buku Khamis, Toby McLean, Jordon Sweet, Hayden Crozier

    I thought Jones was out

     
    2 minutes ago, MrFreeze said:

    Really not a fan of Tomlinson here but if Baker is in their 22 their depth must be struggling 

    Bulldogs love pace. That’s how they beat us at Docklands last year.  I think they see us as beatable again with forwards and pace.  Tough one with 4 of our best 12 players.  

    1 hour ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    I’m going for this outcome, D17. ❤️💙

    Love the optimisim, but I'm sitting here staring at the team line-up just announced and  heroic will be the word for sure defensive-wise if we get up.

    It won't be for lack of trying though.   Trac and Clarrie will see to that.

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