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PREGAME: Rd 02 vs Brisbane

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2 minutes ago, Deeminion said:

Joel Smith could be used as a sub if a TMac/Fritsch go down up forward or May’s calf plays up he can cover on defence. 

Sound reasoning. 

Salem may be returning via Casey.

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    14 minutes ago, pewpewpew said:

    Players Definitely on the Flight to Brisbane.
    May, Harmes, Petracca, Grundy, Viney, Lever, Spargo, Brayshaw, Gawn, Hunter, Oliver, Hibberd, Langdon, Bowey, Melksham, Tomlinson, Jordon, Rivers, McDonald, Smith, Neal-Bullen, Fritsch, Sparrow, Petty, Chandler, McVee, Brown

    This is great! DL has really gone up a notch with all access stuff this year!

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    20 hours ago, Vipercrunch said:

    Yeah, in first half Gus stood out for all the wrong reasons.   He had a horrible passage of play early in the 2nd quarter where he missed Bowie by a meter or two by hand, fumbled the ball when it came back to him then kicked it out on the full, all under minimal pressure.  Thankfully he turned it around bigtime after halftime.  I think he plays his best footy across halfback too.

    It is noticeable, though, that Gus is human and can make odd mistakes from time to time; however, he does amend these errors in quick time and within this process, also creates (as necessary) improved plays and significant controls over the positive progress of the ball in the Demons' favour. Mr Fixit!

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    Joel Smith/Hibberd may be the surprise selection for Cameron?

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    4 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Joel Smith/Hibberd may be the surprise selection for Cameron?

    Joel Smith got torched last time he played on Cameron.      

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    28 minutes ago, pewpewpew said:

    Players Definitely on the Flight to Brisbane.
    May, Harmes, Petracca, Grundy, Viney, Lever, Spargo, Brayshaw, Gawn, Hunter, Oliver, Hibberd, Langdon, Bowey, Melksham, Tomlinson, Jordon, Rivers, McDonald, Smith, Neal-Bullen, Fritsch, Sparrow, Petty, Chandler, McVee, Brown

    Love how you’ve done this in guernsey order. 

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    56 minutes ago, pewpewpew said:

    Viney and Hibberd are in the lounge on the way to Brisbane. 

     

    Hibbo sub in case Charlie goes nuts? 

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    17 hours ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    This^^ Don’t let Cameron settle. Rotate opponents through him

    As a 'sub', Joel Smith could also be part of this rotational plan - athletic, taller, physically more powerful, just as fast. Cameron is going to be confused, shut down by multiple opponents, sore and desperate to the point of becoming disoriented and 'un-cool', and thus losing the plot. :-)

     
    23 minutes ago, pewpewpew said:

    Players Definitely on the Flight to Brisbane.
    May, Harmes, Petracca, Grundy, Viney, Lever, Spargo, Brayshaw, Gawn, Hunter, Oliver, Hibberd, Langdon, Bowey, Melksham, Tomlinson, Jordon, Rivers, McDonald, Smith, Neal-Bullen, Fritsch, Sparrow, Petty, Chandler, McVee, Brown

    If I can count properly, that’s 27 players.  Some team-bonding /culture building going on?Great to see if that’s the reason.

    2 minutes ago, Winners at last said:

    Joel Smith got torched last time he played on Cameron.      

    Yeah, I can see the reasoning to have Joel as sub to give us flexibility in covering multiple injury returns. That said, IMO he is not the next best option in any of them and I'm always nervous when he's in the starting 22.

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    1 minute ago, Deeoldfart said:

    If I can count properly, that’s 27 players.  Some team-bonding /culture building going on?Great to see if that’s the reason.

    Away game so they would want to bring the emergencies in case a late change is needed.

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    12 minutes ago, Winners at last said:

    Joel Smith got torched last time he played on Cameron.      

    That was last time. Now, we can apply a multi-functional opposition on Cameron, overcoming his every innovation and hopeful success across the whole game. That is depth!

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    Thommo to stay as insurance for May, Fritsch to come in for Chandler, I would give Brayshaw a crack in the forward line as a replacement for Kozzie but we will see tonight.

    Just now, Deeoldfart said:

    If I can count properly, that’s 27 players.  Some team-bonding /culture building going on?Great to see if that’s the reason.

    We tend to travel with a big group when we do interstate trips, and make it a team building building experience.

    Could explain our impeccable interstate record lately.

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    12 minutes ago, demon3165 said:

    Thommo to stay as insurance for May, Fritsch to come in for Chandler, I would give Brayshaw a crack in the forward line as a replacement for Kozzie but we will see tonight.

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    22 minutes ago, Deemania since 56 said:

    That was last time. Now, we can apply a multi-functional opposition on Cameron, overcoming his every innovation and hopeful success across the whole game. That is depth!

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    1 hour ago, george_on_the_outer said:

    Some good analysis from Leigh Montagna on Brisbanes performances in the past 6 months or so:

     

    Interesting analysis on how Collingwood play (next item after Brisbane).  I am certain that they will be real contenders this year. Can’t wait for the KB game in June

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    48 minutes ago, layzie said:

    This is great! DL has really gone up a notch with all access stuff this year!

    Since we're going all access, anybody know where they're planning on having dinner?  🤣

    WCW's influence on me beginning to show haha

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    10 minutes ago, The Jackson FIX said:

    May won’t be playing.  

    If he doesn't play it must be due to either the injury or conditioning.

    If it's either of those why would you subject him to an unnecessary 2 plus hours each way sitting on an aeroplane?

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    15 minutes ago, The Jackson FIX said:

    May won’t be playing.  

    Fact or conjecture??

     

    People are underestimating Port in analysing round 1. Port are contenders imo.   Have talent and youth on all lines mixed with experience.  Having said that Lions were smashed at the contest

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    It's funny how rivalries develop in the game. Apart from the traditional ones it's interesting to see new ones like dogs and lions to a lesser extent developing. I think it will be a great game. Sad Kozzie is out but hopefully with some other stars returning will balance it out. Can't wait for this one.

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