PREGAME: Rd 13 vs Collingwood

[Gorgoroth 12,701]

1 hour ago, The heart beats true said:

I reckon Joel Smith does a defensive role on Moore. Try and get a match up between JVR and Frampton. Moore will take Fritsch. I’d back our boys in, and they’d struggle against Max.

Moore will slaughter Smith, it wouldn’t even be a contest. Seriously, if we have a one on one with Moore as our only option, kick it along the ground and await the contest, at least gives a chance to try and set up the defence behind. If it’s in the air then it will be coming back faster than it went in.

[DubDee 24,334]

More forceful touching from De Goey

[Stiff Arm 4,419]

27 minutes ago, DemonWA said:

All of the bed wetter 'supporters' that want to talk up Collingwood and take pot shots at our lads will hopefully learn a bit from the WCE match. No team is invincible and Pies aren't superheros. 

Don't believe anyone has claimed that. Hyperbole much?

[DemonWA 3,884]

6 minutes ago, Stiff Arm said:

Don't believe anyone has claimed that. Hyperbole much?

Hope you've got spare sheets mate. Still 9 sleeps to go 😉 

[Stiff Arm 4,419]

31 minutes ago, DemonWA said:

Hope you've got spare sheets mate. Still 9 sleeps to go 😉 

All good, will be interesting to watch you [censored] your pants on KB. I'll bring a spare pair for you on the day 😄

[picket fence 16,654]

2 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

If De Geoy doesn’t get suspended for that I’ll burn the AFL house down 

I'll supply the matches

[picket fence 16,654]

De Goosey will get 4 or more weeks for that.

[JimmyGadson 3,455]

Injuries also to Hoskin-Elliott and McCreery although I'm not sure of the severity. 

De Goey gone also helps. 

Collingwood showed weakness today and whilst I said less than 24 hours ago that I don't think we could win on current form, I think we csn give them a shake if we bring serious heat all game. 

[Soidee 1,496]

I have zero confidence against the pies, however I am just wishing it's us that ends their domination this year.  Can't think of much worse watching a Power V Pies GF. 

[Ethan Tremblay 29,972]

Anyone looking for a ticket? Decided not to come over for the game and have a spare. You’ll have to sit with my family…. there’s always a downside. 

[McQueen 17,864]

32 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Anyone looking for a ticket? Decided not to come over for the game and have a spare. You’ll have to sit with my family…. there’s always a downside. 

I almost coughed up a small part of my 7+ marble score, porterhouse steak when I read that ha ha. 

[titan_uranus 24,580]

If Collingwood can be challenged by a rabble West Coast side fielding half a WAFL outfit and down to two on the bench, then this game is right there for us if we're good enough.

But let's not get sucked into the "De Goey's out" stuff. They bat deep. It's obviously a big loss but we need to focus on the 23 they play, not the ones they don't.

[Roost it far 7,385]

54 minutes ago, JimmyGadson said:

Injuries also to Hoskin-Elliott and McCreery although I'm not sure of the severity. 

De Goey gone also helps. 

Collingwood showed weakness today and whilst I said less than 24 hours ago that I don't think we could win on current form, I think we csn give them a shake if we bring serious heat all game. 

Big fella, big fella, big fella!

[dimmy 1,282]

2 hours ago, picket fence said:

De Goosey will get 4 or more weeks for that.

Just from AFL HQ ,instead of suspending De Gone they are altering the Rules of the Brownlow snd awarding it to him plus he is free to play for the rest of the season. Eddie would like to thank the AFLfor interfering and allowing natural justice to take place !!

[buck_nekkid 5,818]

DeGoey, goin’, gone!

we can win if we bring our defensive game.  That and stopping the poor turnover skills under no pressure.

 

oh, and kick straight

Edited June 3, 2023 by buck_nekkid

[deejammin' 2,183]

In:

Oliver, Petty, Hibberd

Out:

Bowey (concussion), Harmes (Susp), Tomlinson

Chandler to sub.

[dl4e 5,843]

7 minutes ago, deejammin' said:

In:

Oliver, Petty, Hibberd

Out:

Bowey (concussion), Harmes (Susp), Tomlinson

Chandler to sub.

I don't think Petty will be available.

[deejammin' 2,183]

46 minutes ago, dl4e said:

I don't think Petty will be available.

In that case I think just the two changes but I’m holding out fools hope.

[loges 6,767]

5 hours ago, deejammin' said:

In:

Oliver, Petty, Hibberd

Out:

Bowey (concussion), Harmes (Susp), Tomlinson

Chandler to sub.

Has there even been a hint that Petty will be ready this week?

[Deemania since 56 6,550]

On 6/2/2023 at 11:10 PM, monoccular said:

Unfortunately Bowey will miss a week (or two) with concussion.  Maybe  Hibbo (or Disco if Hibbo doesn't get up).

Harmes will be offered 2-3 for what a couple of Cats were not even cited.  Oliver back according to coach.

Otherwise probably no change.  Goody said that Smith provided a point of difference so will probably stay (unless BB has a pearler at Casey).

I reckon Smith looked pretty comfortable, given the time he has experienced out of the big-League game. He is a point of difference, as well, with some precursors suggesting usefulness and linkages up forward. JJ should come in and could replace the injured Bowey, rotating with Brayshaw in a half-back to midfield roving, clearance and attacking first line. Disco could play tall in the backline, as well, and much depends on the availability of Petty in this regard, to free up Lever. I'd like to see Chandler in a more 'roving' role through midfield-forward - Kozzie must stay forward forever dangerous, whilst key forwards (ie: JVR and Smith - perhaps Sparrow) lead to space as targets, and link up with midfielders/flankers. 

Edited June 3, 2023 by Deemania since 56

[Roost it far 7,385]

I still wonder if Oliver will actually play

[Dee Zephyr 19,149]

12 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

I still wonder if Oliver will actually play

This week on the track will tell us a lot I guess Roost. The day before the game marks 23 days since he injured his hammie. 

[Lord Travis 10,457]

4 hours ago, loges said:

Has there even been a hint that Petty will be ready this week?

No. Still listed as 2-3 weeks in injury report and no mention of him by anyone in media.

[Ugottobekidding 1,049]

12 hours ago, titan_uranus said:

If Collingwood can be challenged by a rabble West Coast side fielding half a WAFL outfit and down to two on the bench, then this game is right there for us if we're good enough.

But let's not get sucked into the "De Goey's out" stuff. They bat deep. It's obviously a big loss but we need to focus on the 23 they play, not the ones they don't.

Bit like us playing Carlton, just getting the job done without breaking the bank 

[Redleg 40,068]

15 hours ago, Demonstone said:

West Coast wouldn't do anything like that.  They've lost all their matches.

Very good.

“That’s gold Jerry, gold.”