PREGAME: Rd 23 vs Hawthorn

[layzie 32,775]

With top 2 firmly in the rear view mirror someone can now come on here and suggest we rest players.

Edited August 18, 2023 by layzie

[speed demon 804]

58 minutes ago, Young Angus said:

I know it hasn’t worked that well, but I love seeing Grundy in the team and I’d love to keep him. Great ruck and a good footballer. I reckon it’d eventually click, or maybe it’s a surprise for finals who knows. 

I also love that he's NOT in anyone else's team. All our premiership rivals would be better with Grundy. 

[speed demon 804]

I thought whether we played JJ, Harmes, Spargo or Woewodin was a moot point.

Shame JJ has not seized his opportunities in the second half of this season.  

Excited for Laurie and adds further interest to the game. Good luck to him. 

[Demon Dynasty 17,091]

9 hours ago, Fanatique Demon said:

Sorry, I am not familiar with the terms KTF and TK. Please enlighten me.

KTF = Key Tall Forward

TF (not sure where you got TK from) = Tall Forward

[layzie 32,775]

4 minutes ago, Demon Dynasty said:

KTF = Key Tall Forward

TF (not sure where you got TK from) = Tall Forward

Tiki-taka 

[David-Demon 545]

On 8/16/2023 at 10:34 PM, Murph1524 said:

I do not see how we can keep Grundy in the side this week that would be a mistake. I think Tomlinson in to push Smith forward while Hibberd has another week to recoup as the sub may be our best option.

People calling for JJ out I’m not sure who his replacement is. Dunstan, Harmes and Woey being the options I imagine. Not a fan of any of them unfortunately. Jim you’re a lucky lad once again

I agree, sad to say that we seem to play better with Grundy out of the team. I think J.J. should be dropped and maybe Laurie or someone of his ilk to come in.

 

[Deemania since 56 6,550]

14 hours ago, seventyfour said:

Far too late in the season to be playing Laurie. Has shown nothing in his limited exposure before. Would much prefer known players like Spargo. I'd even take Taj before Laurie.

I expect Laurie to bounce straight out next week for Fritsch, and that'll be our settled side for finals...

We do need the backline authority of HIbberd, he can take on all comers so it may have been a wise decision (in his sunset) to not have him in the side against the Hawks but instead, to train and recover from niggles so that he is fit as a Mallee bull for the finals run. 

[Deemania since 56 6,550]

4 hours ago, David-Demon said:

I agree, sad to say that we seem to play better with Grundy out of the team. I think J.J. should be dropped and maybe Laurie or someone of his ilk to come in.

 

JJ, Kozzie and Chandler - a triad of potential - pace, courage, skills - for Gawn sake, let them settle and control up forward.

[Kent 2,859]

14 hours ago, waynewussell said:

Laurie’s disposals are up on 2022, over or close to 30 on a handful of occasions.

Disposals mean nothing to the Match Committee if it did they would promote Dunstan

[Roger Mellie 3,873]

3 minutes ago, Kent said:

Disposals mean nothing to the Match Committee if it did they would promote Dunstan

Laurie can hit a target

[Adam The God 29,327]

23 minutes ago, Deemania since 56 said:

JJ, Kozzie and Chandler - a triad of potential - pace, courage, skills - for Gawn sake, let them settle and control up forward.

Not sure which JJ you're talking about. He certainly doesn't have pace.

[Redleg 40,041]

17 minutes ago, Kent said:

Disposals mean nothing to the Match Committee if it did they would promote Dunstan

Correct.

Dunstan gets leather poisoning every game, but turns it over more than anyone I have seen.

Last week there was a stage where I think he he had 4 turnovers in a row, just kicking passes to the opposition.

A Saints mate told me when we got him that it has always been his issue.

I think he will leave this year.

 

[picket fence 16,639]

14 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

So much so you quoted it twice! 😁

#GetaRoomAlready

Double entedre War mistake!

[picket fence 16,639]

13 hours ago, dworship said:

You two need to get a room.

Apology to WCW, I hadn't seen her comment when I posted the above.

Nar... pass!

[Kent 2,859]

1 hour ago, Roger Mellie said:

Laurie can hit a target

Laurie looks slow to me I hope he impresses and takes this opportunity

 

[WalkingCivilWar 39,256]

14 hours ago, Deebauched said:

Odds have blown out on Hawthorn last 24 hours.

Do Sportsbet know something we dont?

Maybe Sportsbet just saw this…

Soz, I’ll let it go now. It’s out of my system, I think, never can be too sure though. 😏

Edited August 19, 2023 by WalkingCivilWar

[Deebauched 1,220]

25 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Maybe Sportsbet just saw this…

Soz, I’ll let it go now. It’s out of my system, I think, never can be too sure though. 😏

aaaaaargh!   Never mind. lol.

Seriously , isnt Pink Lady the brand name or used to be of a certain street product in St kilda?  . just saying.

[old dee 23,486]

Dees by five goals. It will be close for 3 quarters then we will pull away in the last. I am pushing my old body to go tomorrow. God knows where I will sit. Will need a couple of Single malts 7pm. 

[WalkingCivilWar 39,256]

3 minutes ago, Deebauched said:

aaaaaargh!   Never mind. lol.

Seriously , isnt Pink Lady the brand name or used to be of a certain street product in St kilda?  . just saying.

Oh boy. Just when I think you couldn’t possibly be any more offensive, you pull this out.

 I don’t know what Pink Lady means to you, but it’s a large part of the reason I’m still here today, having not succumbed to the insidious disease that is breast cancer. 

A little sensitivity wouldn’t go astray. 

[chookrat 4,201]

On 8/12/2023 at 11:41 PM, Roost it far said:

Personally 4th spot is our best option

From a supporter perspective it means only one interstate final - the prelim - if we go all the way. In any case the only team/ground combo I wouldn't automatically back us to win would be Brisbane at the Gabba. I reckon I'll be booking flights for finals depending on tomorrows result.

[praha 11,104]

24 minutes ago, chookrat said:

From a supporter perspective it means only one interstate final - the prelim - if we go all the way. In any case the only team/ground combo I wouldn't automatically back us to win would be Brisbane at the Gabba. I reckon I'll be booking flights for finals depending on tomorrows result.

Collingwood is still most likely to finish 1st and we would back ourselves in to beat them. Meaning we'd never travel.

I'd rather play interstate in the QF than a Prelim.

[SFebes 4,860]

Interesting and puzzling selection of Laurie at this time of year. I'd prefer a seasoned, experienced and hardened Hibberd, at least you know you can trust him.

I really don't think still playing with our forward setup with two rounds to go is great at all, it could well be the undoing of us in the end.

Hawks are playing good footy.

I feel getting Grundy when we needed a KPF last year is a real oversight by the club. We are just lucky JVR has come on and adapted quicker as it could have been horrible. I'm not as confident on Jefferson as some, yet...

So I'm thinking now 2nd is unlikely, it's got to be wherever we finish to play Collingwood first week.

Hard to guage Brisbane at the moment, I'm finding them a bit confusing to work out. When they're up and about they're very good. Two home finals will pretty much guarantee them a GF berth.

Saw some pics of TMAC at training and actually looks fit and trim, but he'll be so out of touch. I'm starting to think we have just got to play Brown or TMAC and put up with what they don't offer tbh. It just straightens us up a bit. Joel Smith isn't the answer as a KPF. Time will tell.

[Jumping Jack Clennett 1,748]

2 hours ago, Kent said:

Laurie looks slow to me I hope he impresses and takes this opportunity

 

I think I heard he was an elite schoolboy runner. I don't know what distance.

[SFebes 4,860]

For those that have seen Laurie, could he potentially be the replacement for the Hunter wing next year and beyond?

[chookrat 4,201]

49 minutes ago, praha said:

Collingwood is still most likely to finish 1st and we would back ourselves in to beat them. Meaning we'd never travel.

I'd rather play interstate in the QF than a Prelim.

Wouldn't we have to travel if we come up against Brisbane or Port in the prelim? E.g. they finished higher on the ladder and so play a home game, or does us winning our Qualifying place us ahead of them from a home v away prelim perspective?