6 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

People are referring to the fact that the results in the games played so far in this round have been upset games but Richmond are on a bit of a run having won 6 out of their last 7 games which is a better run that we’ve had in that time. 

So in reality, it’s us who have our backs against the wall and on that basis, I believe we’ll follow the trend of the round by upsetting the Tigers.

Nice reframe. 

Good prophylactic for MFCSS.

Is this the time of the day where we add comments saying how important the game is and how nervous we all are?

 

29 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Busy morning at The Manor - getting rid of overnight freeloaders - so just a quick footy prediction.

Dees will [censored] this in by 5 goals minimum!

hopefully you gave her $20 for the taxi at least BBO

According to my weather app rain isn’t expected until 6pm

Rain not expected til post game. cracking day 

get down to the G!!

[censored] so i need to buy a ticket today? it’s not a replacement home game?

forgot it wasn’t our home game 

10 minutes ago, DubDee said:

[censored] so i need to buy a ticket today? it’s not a replacement home game?

forgot it wasn’t our home game 

Yep you do

If you are a home and away member you don’t. I am, but paid $15 to get seats so I don’t have to worry about coming early to find a spot. 
 

Still rate the tigers but I think the showdown result shows the form were building (crows are a decent side).

Take the 4 points and move on. 

Not often we’ve had 3 premiership players and two AA players in the emergencies!!

 

Our defence will smash their fwd line

Rivers and Salem will rebound hard

handy win coming up 

Half Time

Richmond 2.5.17

Melbourne 14.6.90

 

I want us to smash them

Statement game

Edited July 30, 20231 yr by Roost it far

We just need to win. The rest will take care of itself. 
 

I am hoping JVR and Petty click up forward today. That will take us a long way to winning the flag. Especially if Tommo continues his good form. 

Doubling down. Richmond to win, but it doesn’t mean our season is over.

8 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

We just need to win. The rest will take care of itself. 
 

I am hoping JVR and Petty click up forward today. That will take us a long way to winning the flag. Especially if Tommo continues his good form. 

Only if we can add a fit Fritta to that ( or any ) combination.

 

37 minutes ago, DubDee said:

Not often we’ve had 3 premiership players and two AA players in the emergencies!!

 

That’s what you call depth. GO DEES!

14 minutes ago, old55 said:

Doubling down. Richmond to win, but it doesn’t mean our season is over.

What’s the thought process here Old?

I know it’s the one game at a time line, but the players and coaching staff are fully aware of what’s before us. Most of us had thought a top 2 finish was out of reach, the seas have parted. We must capitalise.

1 hour ago, dee-tox said:

Is this the time of the day where we add comments saying how important the game is and how nervous we all are?

 

I'm sorry there isnt time

Tiggers are expected to bounce back sometime after set back at 'G...

Edited July 30, 20231 yr by Tarax Club
It's all pooh

Just had a long walk. What a magnificent day it is out there and how good is it to have the option of heading along to the G to see the Dees maul the Tiges.

These are great times we're living in people so get along to the G and support the mighty Demons.

Go Dees

 

Would love to be there, will be watching from home in Sydney. Waiting patiently for the AFL to release tickets to rd 24, then I’ll be down again for finals.

What a cracking day weather wise. This round has opened up for us. 

We have to win today for so many reasons & I really hope Petty gets through the game unscathed because previously it seems we bring him back early.

I think may will set himself up for a big game today after his not so great game last week 

41 minutes ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

I know it’s the one game at a time line, but the players and coaching staff are fully aware of what’s before us. Most of us had thought a top 2 finish was out of reach, the seas have parted. We must capitalise.

I think Richmond will be desperate with finals on the line, I think they should have beaten us on ANZAC Eve but for inaccuracy/accuracy differential, I think their backline is capable, their midfield is not missing anyone and is batting deep and I think they have just enough avenues to goal in Riewoldt, Martin and Bolton.  If Lynch was playing I'd be even more pessimistic.

I also admit there's a bit of MFCSS vibe, and it's been there all week, even ahead of the upset results that make the win more important for us.  Sometimes "I got a feeling, a feeling deep inside ..."  I have money on Richmond little-win.

Hope we go with Hibberd as sub and give Smith a full game at Casey.

I also think a loss at this time is not fatal for any of the contenders - hell if it is, put your money on Carlton for the flag.  I will have a nibble at that though if Richmond wins.

Today we just need to get the win and move on.

Things I'm particularly interested in and on watch today are:

1. Forward connection with JVR and Petty, a close watch for me. We need some continuity now at round 20.

2. I'd like us to take the game on and switch more, play more exciting footy so we can "flick the switch" when needed. Tempo.

3. Forward 50 entries from our mids & half forwards, lowering the eyes.

 

The backs and mids will take care of themselves more often than not so the above I will be playing close attention to.

Cmon Dees, we've got this.

Be loud and strong today everyone as I expect Richmond to be up and about today.