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NON-MFC: Rd 20 2023

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1 hour ago, leave it to deever said:

Aussies playing the opposite to Bazball.

And getting Bogged on! Why is it that the ball swings all over the place when we bat?? In spite of that INSIPID effort by Aussies. God I hate Broad, Puggsly Bairstow and Stokes follow close behind!

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    We had one game plan last year, and teams figured us out. We will see if the Pies game plan is good enough. They really don’t have anything else if plan A doesn’t work.

    While it might frustrate some fans, I love that Goodwin has tried many different line ups and strategies. Opposition coaches can’t know how we will approach the game. 

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    People will say we play boring safe football, but they will also say they want to win a flag 

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    30 minutes ago, Stu said:

    Watching the Pies players continue with manic football in the last minute only confirms for me that they risk burning out before the end of September. 

    Their last three games are almost as tough as our last three games last season - the cats at the g on the Friday night, the lions (also a Friday night) at marvel and the bombers at the g. 

    On paper, the bombers is the easiest of those games, but it will be a massive crowd and the bombers might be playing for a spot in the eight.

    We saw last year, with our games against the pies, blues and lions, how high pressure, high stakes, finals like games leading into finals can flatten a team. 

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    48 minutes ago, binman said:

    Their last three games are almost as tough as our last three games last season - the cats at the g on the Friday night, the lions (also a Friday night) at marvel and the bombers at the g. 

    On paper, the bombers is the easiest of those games, but it will be a massive crowd and the bombers might be playing for a spot in the eight.

    We saw last year, with our games against the pies, blues and lions, how high pressure, high stakes, finals like games leading into finals can flatten a team. 

    When we consider that it’s small percentages that make the difference in AFL, playing high stakes, tough games in the final rounds can drain teams. How the Pies play, and how McRae seems to have them playing to the final minute, means they’re likely to be stretched even further to “get it done”.
     

    I think McRae will learn a valuable lesson in squad management and season planning come the end of September.

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    14 minutes ago, Demonland said:

     

    Great stat and something has defined the narrative around the pies all season. In a lot of game teams should be out of sight of them before the last quarter starts. Hopefully all the close games are now starting to catch up on them. 

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    Didn't see it, went to see the Bell Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet. 

    Quick mini watch and there you go. If you needed any more proof that Collingwood were vulnerable on the counter then that was it, think a lot of opposition coaches will be watching this tape. 

    Was also quite refreshing to see Collingwood miss a pile of chances for a change.

    While this loss does nothing and their fate is pretty much sealed I am hoping they will falter like this in September. Arrivederci my fellow 40 short!

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    That was the most fun any Blues fan has had at the footy in decades

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    Would have preferred the Pies to get up. Only good thing about the result is Cerra’s hammy! Hopefully he’s out for our game.

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    51 minutes ago, OhMyDees said:

    Would have preferred the Pies to get up. Only good thing about the result is Cerra’s hammy! Hopefully he’s out for our game.

    QUADRUPPLE CLARRY'S OUTAGE

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    11 hours ago, BDA said:

    Carlton are going to have their pants pulled down tonight.

    I've chucked my crystal ball in the bin.

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    3 hours ago, picket fence said:

    QUADRUPPLE CLARRY'S OUTAGE

    The FD said he should be right for Rnd 21 so he will definitely be right for Rnd 22 yes!!??

    Given their history on this we can now all relax & sleep easy!!

    Keep Calm Chill Out GIF

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    9 hours ago, DubDee said:

    you have to feel for the commentators

    devastated 

    In reading Demonland for years I put DubDee's comment above as one of the funniest ever. Really appeals to my sense of humour.

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    9 hours ago, Chook said:

    Jeremy Howe…yup he's a forward.

    Can anyone tell me why he wears a black sleeve on his left arm? Have I missed something?

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    9 hours ago, Demonland said:

     

    Mr Cool ( billy Elliot ) fell apart.

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    8 hours ago, picket fence said:

    And getting Bogged on! Why is it that the ball swings all over the place when we bat?? In spite of that INSIPID effort by Aussies. God I hate Broad, Puggsly Bairstow and Stokes follow close behind!

    The conditions again were against us, when the lights are on at 11.30am with a heavy cloud cover it’s always going to swing 

    Aussies we’re a bit negative with the bat but overall a good effort to get a lead

    It wasn’t INSIPID at all, are you always such an angry man?

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    7 minutes ago, MT64 said:

    Can anyone tell me why he wears a black sleeve on his left arm? Have I missed something?

    His tattoos have all joined up 

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    Blues up to 5th! The Carlton hordes will be up and about. I'm surrounded by them at work.

    I have to admit their choke last year was hilarious. One of the funniest things ever. I almost felt sorry for them. Almost. Would be fun to watch them stuff it up again this year but i don't think they will. I think they'll finish 5-6. They'll be a tough opponent in a semi final for one of the losing QF teams. 

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    9 hours ago, binman said:

    Their last three games are almost as tough as our last three games last season - the cats at the g on the Friday night, the lions (also a Friday night) at marvel and the bombers at the g. 

    On paper, the bombers is the easiest of those games, but it will be a massive crowd and the bombers might be playing for a spot in the eight.

    We saw last year, with our games against the pies, blues and lions, how high pressure, high stakes, finals like games leading into finals can flatten a team. 

    I really don't want Power to win the minor premiership. 

    Were Pies fatigued last night or are Carlton a good side. Was their Power win legit or did Power rest too many players?

    They have had some soft opposition of late but they did look good last night. They have a good run home from here too.

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    38 minutes ago, MT64 said:

    Can anyone tell me why he wears a black sleeve on his left arm? Have I missed something?

    Didn't he break an arm? Probably to protect it in some manner.

    Or he's mourning the fact he left a premiership team.

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