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PREGAME: Rd 15 vs Geelong

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1 hour ago, whatwhat say what said:

interesting - treating it like an interstate game; we're heading down there on wednesday, training on the ground that day, then staying in a hotel in geelong that evening

Very interesting.

Thought the players would prefer to sleep in their own beds the night before the game, given the venue is only 60 minutes down the highway.

I wonder what preparation approach we took in 2021 as that one worked.

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    The hospital stay didn't help Oliver but he'll lose a lot more conditioning if he enters next week without a game in 5 weeks.

    If he's good to go, he's good to go. 

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    1 hour ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

     

    Is it correct that Geelong is the second oldest club in the AFL? If so, why aren't Geelong and Melbourne finding a way to create a blockbuster game built on that rivalry? If there's one thing we should have learned over the last 30 years, blockbusters don't just happen. They need two clubs to work together to build a reason for people to attend. ANZAC Day and ANZAC Day eve are good examples. The time to do so is now, while the teams are the two most recent Premiers and regularly in contention for finals over the last 5 years (admittedly, even longer for Geelong).

    Founders Game played on Sunday at 4.40 at KP :)

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    49 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    Very interesting.

    Thought the players would prefer to sleep in their own beds the night before the game, given the venue is only 60 minutes down the highway.

    I wonder what preparation approach we took in 2021 as that one worked.

    Some stayed, some didn't.

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    1 hour ago, Dee Zephyr said:

    From memory we've done this once before when Yze was playing. Result that time wasn't good though.

    Ooze used to do it himself out of his own pocket I think. 

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    Might be a good opportunity for the boys to get together post bye with a night away. Geelong isn’t far but I doubt it’s ideal preparation for someone like Gawn to drive 2+ hours on game day (Geelong is not an hour away if you don’t live in the western suburbs which most of our players don’t). 
    I know the guys from the peninsula way can catch the ferry across but it’s still a long journey. Every 1% helps!

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    57 minutes ago, layzie said:

    The hospital stay didn't help Oliver but he'll lose a lot more conditioning if he enters next week without a game in 5 weeks.

    If he's good to go, he's good to go. 

    https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DZmInkxbvlCs&ved=2ahUKEwjNv5q3rc7_AhXktlYBHYMwBeYQ3yx6BAgWEAI&usg=AOvVaw3gjgDHeUmdAxrqzz8umOtz

     

    2 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

    interesting - treating it like an interstate game; we're heading down there on wednesday, training on the ground that day, then staying in a hotel in geelong that evening

    Didn't we do this pre-186?

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    Working on those set shots.

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    17 hours ago, Demonland said:

    We beat the Cats 3 times in 2021 but all three times were at different venues. MCG, KP and OS.

    But all with Maxy doing his bit.

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    Believe Hawkins on special training this week perfecting accidental punches to face and guts. 

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    2 hours ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    Very interesting.

    Thought the players would prefer to sleep in their own beds the night before the game, given the venue is only 60 minutes down the highway.

    I wonder what preparation approach we took in 2021 as that one worked.

    The ‘preparation’ from what I recall was there was covid and no crowds - negated the home crowd advantage 

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    Petty would be really rusty but would it be possible if cleared for him to play sub?

    Or would he be better served with a full game in tge 2s?

    22 minutes ago, DeeMee said:

    Believe Hawkins on special training this week perfecting accidental punches to face and guts. 

    And dont forget the wayward knees and elbows. 

    I hope the umpires call out his push in the backs 

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    4 hours ago, picket fence said:

    I thought getting an opposition ticket at kitty litterland was harder than winning tattslotto! How much did it cost, may I ask?

    I know right?

    Will cost me the price of petrol to drive my mate down!

    26 minutes ago, DeeMee said:

    Believe Hawkins on special training this week perfecting accidental punches to face and guts. 

    Nut crushers were on the agenda as well, I heard. Got the idea from Cox.

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    1 hour ago, Dee Zephyr said:

    Working on those set shots.

    Who doesn't like a morning snag!

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    I just finished watching the presser, and I could be wildly inaccurate here, but I think Goody has deliberately stayed quiet on the Oliver and Petty situation as a way to get a tactical edge on Scott. We all know Goody has lost tactical battles against him so I think he wants to keep him guessing as close to the game as possible.

    Secondly, I think it’s a brilliant idea to train at GMHBA, no other Victorian teams do it and often the Cats will get a fast start when the opposition is still adjusting to the ground. We’ve been a good travelling side in the past so I think to treat this as an interstate game is really smart. Let’s hope it pays off!

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    Goody only mentioned four times in his presser that we didn't get a 14 day break so let's hope somebody at AFLHQ was watching. 

    Why do reporters ask the same dumbass questions every week. Q. How important is it that ...yada yada yada.... 

     

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    2 minutes ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

    Goody only mentioned four times in his presser that we didn't get a 14 day break so let's hope somebody at AFLHQ was watching. 

    Why do reporters ask the same dumbass questions every week. Q. How important is it that ...yada yada yada.... 

     

    I hope our players go to the AFLPA and complain about this joke of a bye two years running. While at it, I also hope they complain about having to play in Geelong 😂

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    9 minutes ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

    Goody only mentioned four times in his presser that we didn't get a 14 day break so let's hope somebody at AFLHQ was watching. 

    The inequity....doesn't astound me. 😢


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