GAMEDAY: Rd 09 vs Hawthorn

[At the break of Gawn 4,460]

Obviously, like everyone on here I think we’ll win, however I don’t think it’ll be as big as the North win. I’m expecting an 8-10 goal win.

[dees189227 12,453]

Hopefully trac can continue his good form and keep kicking goals and also hopefully Clayton uses the ball well today and hits our fowards up.

[forever demons 2,317]

Frost will go to JVR and try to unsettle him and try to suck him in,hope our blokes are ready to give frosty a touch up

[Little Goffy 14,750]

I was going to post some interesting points, about our defenders and how they will get to play their preferred game, about the sheer weight of class, power and stamina in our midfield, that Sicily will be forced to play tight on Fritsch and that won't work anyway (like making Lever play close on Hawkins), about the probability of Van Rooyen dominating Frost and of our pressure game causing a whole bunch of their young players to be second-guessing and rushing directly into our turnover traps...

But, in summary, I'll be watching this game expecting to see an impact crater when the dust settles at the Hawthorn footballish club.

I'm going in hungry.

[daisycutter 29,892]

1 hour ago, Ham said:

Dumb question. Home & Away membership get's into the game using Melbourne membership, yeah? 

even just a home membership does because it's a "replacement" game for our "home" game in alice

[daisycutter 29,892]

1 hour ago, McQueen said:

Touch down!

Roll out the red and blue carpet. 😎

did you like the brass band reception, mac?

[Queanbeyan Demon 6,935]

I'm not as optimistic as others on this thread - I'm expecting a 15 goal win.

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10 minutes ago, Queanbeyan Demon said:

I'm not as optimistic as others on this thread - I'm expecting a 15 goal win.

With all this talk of a potential goal-fest I’m SO glad I’m not on flogging duty today. My biceps still aren’t talking to me after last week’s match. 😭

[whatwhat say what 23,428]

beautiful day for footy, shame it's not a 2:10pm start

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1 minute ago, whatwhat say what said:

beautiful day for footy, shame it's not a 2:10pm start

I hope there’s not many ppl staying away because of this. That’s the very definition of a fair weather fan. 

[Queanbeyan Demon 6,935]

6 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

With all this talk of a potential goal-fest I’m SO glad I’m not on flogging duty today. My biceps still aren’t talking to me after last week’s match. 😭

There will be a lot of fans on flogging duty tonight at the Carlton game @WalkingCivilWar - have no fear.

[leave it to deever 17,591]

2 hours ago, Tarax Club said:

Get out the pop corn for the Saturday's late matinee at the 'G  folks...

 

As free as the grass grows at the 'G

Born free to follow your heart's desire

As free kicks may blow your way

As the grandstand surrounds you

The game still astounds you

Each time you look like a star

Stay free

Where no AFL tribunal derides you

You're free as a rising star so there's no need to bide time

Born free

Seasons in the Sun are worth living

But only worth for giving

Cos you're born free

 

 

Born free......

My uncles a doctor.

[jnrmac 20,276]

22 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

With all this talk of a potential goal-fest I’m SO glad I’m not on flogging duty today. My biceps still aren’t talking to me after last week’s match. 😭

@Bitter but optimisticmight be able to stand in

[jnrmac 20,276]

21 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

I hope there’s not many ppl staying away because of this. That’s the very definition of a fair weather fan. 

errr I don't think you are correct on that one. Get a new dictionary

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Just now, jnrmac said:

errr I don't think you are correct on that one. Get a new dictionary

I meant in a literal sense. 

[Bitter but optimistic 22,289]

2 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

@Bitter but optimisticmight be able to stand in

Thank you for that helpful segue jnrmac ...... but best I let it pass.

[Gawndy the Great 9,011]

5 hours ago, DubDee said:

Hawks have a couple of players back after resting Bruest, CJ and Mackenzie. So they won’t be as insipid as last week. 

expect a decent contest in the first half then a 10 goal better second half

Do it for May. Hopefully he can get into some form too

I was watching his highlights from 21 and some of 22. He is clearly hampered. 

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5 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

@Bitter but optimisticmight be able to stand in

I’m sure he’s had plenty of practice 

[Pates 9,673]

It's funny, I used to kinda enjoy "Frost Ball" when he was with us because it enjoyable seeing someone from our club take the game on. Now I enjoy it even more as an oppo fan because I'd say the success rate is below 50%, and it's utter chaos to the point it unsettles his own team. It's exciting and exhilarating when it comes off, but most of the time it's just insane!

I would imagine Frost will be going to JvR, it could actually be an interesting match up. Frost has speed and strength, but JvR is pretty smart for a young pup so I could see him running rings around him if given the chance. I would love for him to kick a bag today.

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The GameDay thread is only up to page three. Where is everyone today? 

[DemonWA 3,940]

3 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

The GameDay thread is only up to page three. Where is everyone today? 

Death riding Freo?!

[leave it to deever 17,591]

18 minutes ago, Pates said:

It's funny, I used to kinda enjoy "Frost Ball" when he was with us because it enjoyable seeing someone from our club take the game on. Now I enjoy it even more as an oppo fan because I'd say the success rate is below 50%, and it's utter chaos to the point it unsettles his own team. It's exciting and exhilarating when it comes off, but most of the time it's just insane!

I would imagine Frost will be going to JvR, it could actually be an interesting match up. Frost has speed and strength, but JvR is pretty smart for a young pup so I could see him running rings around him if given the chance. I would love for him to kick a bag today.

I think Frost has gotten worse but I always he thought he was a good player for us. Yea sure sometimes he turned it over but overall he was pretty good and your right it was exciting stuff. 

[picket fence 17,974]

24 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

The GameDay thread is only up to page three. Where is everyone today? 

Place called Lennox Head WCW. Good fishing, weather a bit iffy, but OK Today. Have got my Chromecast all set to go inside Chez Fence Caravan Coupe De Ville!!

Edited May 13, 2023 by picket fence

[picket fence 17,974]

I think we have erred not playing Ben Brown this week!

[Little Goffy 14,750]

33 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

The GameDay thread is only up to page three. Where is everyone today? 

Well, it would be unseemly to have 20 pages of everyone just chanting 'Kill. Kill. Kill.'