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GAMEDAY: Rd 09 vs Hawthorn


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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.

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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

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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. 😭

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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. 

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

 

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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

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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. 

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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 

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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? 

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3 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

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

Death riding Freo?!

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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. 

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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!!

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