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PREGAME: Rd 20 vs Richmond

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5 minutes ago, He de mon said:

Sparrow is a pretty big out for us. He has been superb in Clarrie's absence.

Agreed. His defensive work is huge. I hope he's just being rested (we're not allowed to use the word managed anymore) and he's back the following week.

JJ will get more mid minutes as a defensive mid and less at half forward, where he struggled to impact last week.

I wonder if that means we bring Spargo in or if we simply bring Harmes in for Sparrow. The latter is probably the go.

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    I have lost faith in Petty this year. Im not surprised its just me BTW. But after one half of good football so far this whole year, why does he again get picked?

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    On 7/26/2023 at 8:40 AM, Roost it far said:

    I’ve got Viney ripping it out of the hands of Howe to put us 37 points up after we were 36 points down in the second quarter. 

    Possibly more likely

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    31 minutes ago, DeelightfulPlay said:

    In:  me, at the ground

    Out:  Kayo, in Sydney

    See you all there!

    Ditto… except Out: Kayo in Brisbane ❤️💙

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    20 minutes ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

    So no choice at all really then dazzle. Was always coming to the Dees with those options. 

    He would have been getting more game time at Essendon right now. But they were a rabble so I understand why he chose us. Still a risky move, when you can’t get a game for a bottom side so you decide to come to a premiership winning midfield full of players in their prime. 
    I doubt he thought he’d be a walk up start, and I doubt we gave him that impression. If we did, then that’s poor from us. 

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    Apparently Grundy is so good that  he learnt forward craft in one week at Casey and a practise match.

    Put that in ya hat Bucks

     

     

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    8 minutes ago, A F said:

    Agreed. His defensive work is huge. I hope he's just being rested (we're not allowed to use the word managed anymore) and he's back the following week.

    JJ will get more mid minutes as a defensive mid and less at half forward, where he struggled to impact last week.

    I wonder if that means we bring Spargo in or if we simply bring Harmes in for Sparrow. The latter is probably the go.

    Harmes is going to need to start delivering some seriously good games if he wants to play in September. With Sparrow and Clarry a lock, he’s really on the very edge of best 23. 
     

    It’ll be Harmes and Petty in for Brown and Sparrow. 
    50/50 line ball between McVee and Hibbo. I would go Hibbo personally. 

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    10 minutes ago, Damo said:

    I have lost faith in Petty this year. Im not surprised its just me BTW. But after one half of good football so far this whole year, why does he again get picked?

    Because if we’re to win the flag Perry’s in the team

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    Don't disagree on Petty forward and have pushed for this before, BUT....how fit is he?

    That's my concern.

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    6 minutes ago, Flag 2021 said:

    Don't disagree on Petty forward and have pushed for this before, BUT....how fit is he?

    That's my concern.

    I reckon he’d be very fit. Just needs some match conditioning 

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    1 hour ago, In Harmes Way said:

    Serious question Dunstan v Harmes - can Dunstan tag?

    Haven't seen either of them playing a  run with or tagging role at Casey.

    If they have it must have been a very very loose version as i haven't noticed any serious attention being paid to a particular opponent.

    Not that there is a huge necessity for the above at VFL level most weeks.

    In terms of two way running and general ability to get from contest to contest, Harmes probably has the edge.

    However, in general play, especially in contested, congested play, extraction for first use, clean chains of possessions and accurate distribution to receivers in the clear by hand, Dunstan is a fair way ahead of Harmes (to this point) imv.

    Both players are about a 50/50 proposition by foot so a neutral outcome there.

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    44 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

    Harmes is going to need to start delivering some seriously good games if he wants to play in September. With Sparrow and Clarry a lock, he’s really on the very edge of best 23. 
     

    It’ll be Harmes and Petty in for Brown and Sparrow. 
    50/50 line ball between McVee and Hibbo. I would go Hibbo personally. 

    I wouldnt!! Mc Vee has been SENSATIONAL, Hibbo cooked

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    1 hour ago, DubDee said:

    The club obviously see our tall fwds as Petty and JVR. Petty was starting to look very good forward before he go injured.

    We need a big senior body up there who can compete. Brown showed he couldn't do that on the weekend

    We need someone who can take marks and kick goals, that is the job of a key fwd. Can anyone remember how many games he played as a fwd this year? I can’t but he’s only kicked the 4 goals. People like Smith as the sub because he can play fwd or back, so can Petty. I’d like to see Smith get a full game up fwd with JVR and Petty can be the sub.

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    35 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

    I reckon he’d be very fit. Just needs some match conditioning 

    Which means hes not fit! Personally I feel Petty is OVERATED !

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    1 minute ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

     People like Smith as the sub because he can play fwd or back, so can Petty. I’d like to see Smith get a full game up fwd with JVR and Petty can be the sub.

    I agree with that.  The FD are probably wanting to bring in Petty though to take Balta.  Trouble is he will only be (likely) more effective at that side of the role than Smith if he's at peak fitness.

    Is he at peak fitness?   Pretty sure Smith is.

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    2 minutes ago, picket fence said:

    Which means hes not fit! Personally I feel Petty is OVERATED !

    He’s not over rated. He’s in our best 22. We’ve got top 4 locked. It’s all about getting the team cherry ripe for September. He needs games, my preference is forward with Tomlinson back. 

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    8 minutes ago, layzie said:

    1-1

    Why do we always give up a goal on the siren 🤣🤣

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    1 hour ago, Flag 2021 said:

    I'm with Demon Spurs and have Petty as the sub and leave Smith forward; he did a pretty good job.

    Therefore the bench is

     [40] Taj Woewodin, [41] Judd McVee, [29] Joel Smith and maybe [4] Harmesy who has failed to perform recently.

    Give Grundy another week's spell.

    As much as I like Smith, I couldn't have him in ahead of petty - regardless of where petty plays 

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    Righting the wrongs of the post King's Birthday dropping of Tomlinson

    Still don't mind Brown, but it's clear his body doesn't allow him to play four quarters

    JVR & Petty is the pair to settle on for this season, no reason it can't work when you have Fritsch (hopefully), Trac, Pickett, Chandler surrounding them

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    Grand Final 2023

    1/4 Time Pies lead by 28

    Half Time

    Collingwood 9.8.62

    Melbourne 6.11.47

    3/4 Time Pies lead by 21. Tomlinson subbed out, Petty moved back, Smith bought on. Demons pile on  9 unanswered goals with Smith kicking 3. Dee’s by 37. Highlight being Melbournes last goal, Viney tearing the ball out of Howes arms and slotting it through. 

     

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    6 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

    Grand Final 2023

    1/4 Time Pies lead by 28

    Half Time

    Collingwood 9.8.62

    Melbourne 6.11.47

    3/4 Time Pies lead by 21. Tomlinson subbed out, Petty moved back, Smith bought on. Demons pile on  9 unanswered goals with Smith kicking 3. Dee’s by 37. Highlight being Melbournes last goal, Viney tearing the ball out of Howes arms and slotting it through.

    How about we jump out of the blocks against the Pies and lead by 6 goals at quarter time

    60 points ahead at half time, 90 at 3/4 time and then we go on and win by 118

    Grundy B.O.G with 9 goals

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    3 minutes ago, Macca said:

    How about we jump out of the blocks against the Pies and lead by 6 goals at quarter time

    60 points ahead at half time, 90 at 3/4 time and then we go on and win by 118

    Grundy B.O.G with 9 goals

    I want us to do them slowly

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    6 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

    I want us to do them slowly

    "There's got to be a bit of sport in this for all of us."

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    If he does come in, let’s hope Petty plays a good game and is up forward. In 2023 our backline has performed better with Tomlinson. May and Lever seem to have more confidence to leave their man and intercept more effectively when he’s there instead of Petty. Our backline is nicely settled and I’d rather not disrupt it. The forward line is in flux, so try Petty there again if he must play.

    By contrast, Petty in 2023 has been below average and not deserving of a spot in the best 22. He’s clearly capable and should be in our team, but he’s not performed or earned it this year. Here’s hoping he finds form when it matters and turns his season around. 

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