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GAMEDAY: Rd 01 vs Western Bulldogs

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  On 18/03/2023 at 01:22, Vipercrunch said:

I reckon the notion that it’s a significant experiment is grossly overstated. How is it so different to the Gawn/Jackson combo?  

The media have hyped the hell out of it. Mostly because they are both AA and neither is a notable forward. I agree, it is not going to be the most significant factor. Based on what I saw against Richmond it is going to be out ball movement. I do think trying to take the 45 kick will open it up for us to use Gawn and Grundy more effectively as outlets.

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    Tomlinson won’t be the difference if we win or lose, he’s one part of a team defence. 
    Go Demons!!!

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      On 18/03/2023 at 01:38, Dee Zephyr said:

    Tomlinson won’t be the difference if we win or lose, he’s one part of a team defence. 
    Go Demons!!!

    If we let Bulldogs in with a few easy goals i dont think our forwards minus Fritsch can kick a winning score.

    Geelong kicked over 100 p and still lost comfortably in the end.

     

      On 18/03/2023 at 01:42, Deebauched said:

    If we let Bulldogs in with a few easy goals i dont think our forwards minus Fritsch can kick a winning score.

    Geelong kicked over 100 p and still lost comfortably in the end.

    Are you suggesting if we let in a few easy goals it will be due to Tomlinson?

      On 18/03/2023 at 01:09, layzie said:

    Welcome to gameday everyone. You can smell it in the air!

    Sorry, I’m just a bit nervous…

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      On 18/03/2023 at 01:09, layzie said:

    Welcome to gameday everyone. You can smell it in the air!

    Due to 'Melbourne Air' I cant smell anything.  Sinuses are totally blocked.  Feeels like a pencil rubber up each nostril.

    I can still yell Go Dees.

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      On 18/03/2023 at 01:47, Dee Zephyr said:

    Are you suggesting if we let in a few easy goals it will be due to Tomlinson?

    Yes, unfortunately.

    I hope he proves me wrong. Big fan of him till he did his acl.


      On 18/03/2023 at 01:36, chook fowler said:

    That’ll be the Dogs cheer squad. Best to stay down wind.

    I’ll stay upwind thanks

      On 18/03/2023 at 01:47, Dee Zephyr said:

    Are you suggesting if we let in a few easy goals it will be due to Tomlinson?

    Dontchya know, DZ… If a meteor collided with Earth tonight it would be due to Tomlinson. 

    Great now I have to take a bulldog supporter with me and a cocky 14 year old boy at that fml

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    I remember a lot of h8 for Lever as when he was returning from his knee.....lot of knockers. I dont think ppl understand the confidence side of injury rehab. Can take a while.

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      On 18/03/2023 at 02:13, WalkingCivilWar said:

    Dontchya know, DZ… If a meteor collided with Earth tonight it would be due to Tomlinson. 

    Clearly he should have taken an intercepting mark

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      On 18/03/2023 at 01:42, Deebauched said:

    If we let Bulldogs in with a few easy goals i dont think our forwards minus Fritsch can kick a winning score.

    Disagree. We've all seen what Pickett can do when he's at his best. And 2021 showed that Brown and Tmac can be very damaging when they're both fit.

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      On 18/03/2023 at 02:19, Hopeful Demon said:

    Disagree. We've all seen what Pickett can do when he's at his best. And 2021 showed that Brown and Tmac can be very damaging when they're both fit.

    Not to mention some cameos from the Gawndy factor

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      On 18/03/2023 at 02:17, Wadda We Sing said:

    I remember a lot of h8 for Lever as when he was returning from his knee.....lot of knockers. I dont think ppl understand the confidence side of injury rehab. Can take a while.

    This is so true, WWS! This is oftentimes more important than the physical healing. The power of confidence is immeasurable. So it’s also why we all need to get behind Tommo. Give him all the love he deserves and NEEDS. 

      On 18/03/2023 at 02:15, AzzKikA said:

    Great now I have to take a bulldog supporter with me and a cocky 14 year old boy at that fml

    you can teach him about kindness on the way home . display yr humility in victory. :-) 

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    These night games ain’t good for you people.

    Its the waiting that…

    …turns you insane.

     

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      On 18/03/2023 at 02:04, Jontee said:

    Due to 'Melbourne Air' I cant smell anything.  Sinuses are totally blocked.  Feeels like a pencil rubber up each nostril.

    I can still yell Go Dees.

    I've got the same issue. A lot of the time I can't smell anything.

    Apart from the sweet smell of victory of course!

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      On 18/03/2023 at 02:15, AzzKikA said:

    Great now I have to take a bulldog supporter with me and a cocky 14 year old boy at that fml

    I'm taking a Dogs fan too. Hope tonight doesn't become a pharmaceutical nightmare. 

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      On 18/03/2023 at 00:47, WERRIDEE said:

    I think we can cover Viney and Fritsch and I'm not sure Salem is best 22 after last years performances but May is a massive loss. Have no faith in Tomlinson hoping to be proven wrong and happy to give an apology after the game if he does his job.

    Before Tomlinson went down the knee on 2021 he was playing CHB with aplomb!

    We know he’s only in the team due to injuries but let’s give the support tonight because trying to contain Naughton is going to take a Herculean effort. 

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    The weather is wild. It’s like 9000 degrees with a gale force wind. Good luck kicking goals 🫠

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    Well if it's windy the Dogs might have issues with all the set shots they'll be expected to take on our 'no name' backline. 

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