PREGAME: Rd 24 vs Sydney

[Diamond_Jim 12,687]

Looking forward is there a Casey match in the post Rd 24 bye week...(assuming we win the wildcard round next week)

[Jaded No More 68,975]

The good news is that Sydney are locked in finals so you’d think they wouldn’t risk Papley 

[jumbo returns 6,741]

No Grundy - shouldn’t even be on the radar 

 

[Bates Mate 4,511]

Bowey and Salem been down for a while. Love to see Hibbo back in.

Judd Mcvee is now our premier small back/best ball user

[58er 6,812]

1 hour ago, Jjrogan said:

Tomlinson allows Lever to take the 3rd tall intercepting and Lever is incredible every time he is allowed to play that role.   The results speak for themselves. May Lever Tommo - undefeated in 18 games??  There is no way you can drop Tommo.

Agree 

There are 2 nonnegotiables.

Tommo plays so Lever May can play well and their traditional roles in defence.

Also Max is lone star ruckman and JVR gives him a  spell up forward at the boundary and odd ball up. No Brodie sadly it isn't team balance.

And Smith as sub I suppose is a good insurance policy. 

[DeeSpencer 26,273]

Out: Tomlinson, he's done. We could win 1000 in a row with him in the side, that's correlation not causation.
In: Disco Turner!

Out: Laurie
In: Fritsch

Out: Salem (rest)
In: Hibbo

Sub: Laurie or Woey.

With Fritsch in allowing Petracca back on ball and Oliver hopefully building fitness I still think there's a Brayshaw to the wing move with Hunter out and another mid/forward in (Woey, Laurie, JJ) but that seems less likely.

No to Tom McDonald this week. Another run at Casey to build confidence before a finals return if he's up to it.

 

[whatwhat say what 23,428]

just reposting about the great work that sally from nsw demons has done pulling together a fantastic event prior to the game, headlined by kozi's dad!

NSW Demons Pre match – Sunday 27 August at 12noon

Guest Speakers * Raffles & Auctions * Food * Drinks at bar prices

Get your tickets here.

Have a nibble, a drink and a laugh before the game, support the club, support the NSW Demons, then take the short stroll to cheer the boys into the finals. 

When: Sunday 27 August, 12–2:30pm
Where: Urban Winery, Entertainment Quarter (on-site parking, 5 min walk to the SCG)
$$: $60 Adult, Children 5-12 years $20.
How: Bookings here
 

Let Kevin entertain you - NSW Demons Swans v Dees pre-game

If you haven’t already, seize the opportunity to mingle among the faithful in a “theatregoer free” zone – a rarity at the SCG – and be entertained by Australia’s pre-eminent Aboriginal comedian Kevin Kropinyeri.

Kevin is a friend of the NSW Demons and has a very close – some would say genetic – link to the Club. Being Kozzy’s dad would do that.

“Kevin is one of Australia’s most established and popular Aboriginal comedians with a long list of Australian TV credits. A proud Aboriginal man from the Ngarrindjeri Nation of the lower River Murray, Lakes and Coorong region in South Australia, Kevin is a high-energy performer -  sharp, likeable, silly and measured; mixing keen observational standup with joyfully ridiculous physical comedy. His engaging brand of comedy warmly invites both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal audiences to share his journey, his culture, his life.”

As well as Kevin you get:

• A wide selection of “grazing options” in keeping with the club’s status as the league leaders in charcuterie. Drinks at bar prices.
• Club memorabilia auction
• Raffle
• and club speakers to be confirmed.

Support the Club, support the NSW Demons, then take the short stroll to cheer Kevin's boy, and our boys, into the finals. Places are limited so please get in now.

[Maldonboy38 6,406]

Exchange TMac for Schache and leave him as the sub. He can play both ends of the ground so can do whatever role is required.

I prefer to leave Fritsch out of a dead rubber, but if they want some match time in his legs, exchange for Laurie. 

I usually like the disposal efficiency and angle changing kicks that Bowey brings, but he has been down on form for a few weeks and is making errors that lead to opposition goals. Exchange him for Hibberd.

[Sigil 1,002]

If he's g2g Fritta in.

Out: Laurie

Sub: Smith.

Not sure the wing positions have been talked about enough this year and I feel like a bit of a goose saying it, but wouldn't mind seeing Brayshaw play the defensive wing position again before finals with a view to making the magic happen again.

 Not sure who we would bring in for Hunter tho, so probably keep it the way it is.

Edited August 20, 2023 by Sigil

[speed demon 818]

So, for the following teams to be guaranteed a home qualifying final:

Brisbane: need to win

Port: need to win AND Brisbane lose

Melbourne: need to...lose

We got this

(yes, yes, I know other possibilities exist)

[BDA 23,016]

After watching Sydney fade out badly in the last against the crows I reckon we’ll beat them. I also think pies, lions and port win their games as well. That being the case it’s the pies in the QF at the G. I’ll take that. 

[At the break of Gawn 4,460]

The Schache sub was just weird. Gave him about 10 mins of game time so didn’t really allow him to show much. I’m still not sold on Tomlinson but he’s a better defender than Smith.

Also, I’d prefer Hibbo over Bowey, just think we need that level of desperation in finals.

In: Fritsch, Hibbo

Out: Bowey, Laurie

Sub: Tmac or Schache

Edited August 20, 2023 by At the break of Gawn

[titan_uranus 25,174]

2 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

The good news is that Sydney are locked in finals so you’d think they wouldn’t risk Papley 

They're playing for a home final though. A win allows them to pass St Kilda if they lose to Brisbane. A loss forces them to play St Kilda or Carlton in Melbourne; a win gives them the chance to host St Kilda or possibly GWS.

[Wodjathefirst 2,667]

2 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

They're playing for a home final though. A win allows them to pass St Kilda if they lose to Brisbane. A loss forces them to play St Kilda or Carlton in Melbourne; a win gives them the chance to host St Kilda or possibly GWS.

Game on- Good hit out for us and then a fortnight break before we most likely play Collingwood- GO DEES!!!

[Garbo 1,559]

Seems like Fritsch will be back this week, I’d guess that either means Smith out or goes back. Personally I only like him up forward.

Today showed we need a 2nd tall we have to give Tmac a run if he is ready, not sure who would make way for him however logic would say it’s Melksham but on form that couldn’t happen, that would only leave a small like Chandler, ANB or Laurie, we definitely need more from our smalls none really fired a shot today.

I can’t see Tomlinson keeping his spot, either Smith goes back or Hibbo comes in, personally I’d prefer Hibbo since he gives stability and will let May and Lever concentrate on there game.

[Demon Jack 7,140]

In: Fritsch

Out: Schache

Laurie sub. Thought he showed some good signs today. Smith stays forward with Tomlinson playing in defence. 

Undecided on whether TMac gets a run or not.

Edited August 20, 2023 by Demon Jack

[Deestar9 1,773]

Maybe rain on Sunday in Sydney 😱

[Demon Dynasty 17,130]

4 hours ago, Jjrogan said:

Tomlinson allows Lever to take the 3rd tall intercepting and Lever is incredible every time he is allowed to play that role.   The results speak for themselves. May Lever Tommo - undefeated in 18 games??  There is no way you can drop Tommo.

100% .... don't change this formula unless the oppo go with a 1 tall / mostly small forward set up.

Hibbo for that version will be fine

[Redleg 41,942]

4 hours ago, Jjrogan said:

Tomlinson allows Lever to take the 3rd tall intercepting and Lever is incredible every time he is allowed to play that role.   The results speak for themselves. May Lever Tommo - undefeated in 18 games??  There is no way you can drop Tommo.

I don’t know why people haven’t realized this.

[Redleg 41,942]

8 minutes ago, Demon Dynasty said:

100% .... don't change this formula unless the oppo go with a 1 tall / mostly small forward set up.

Hibbo for that version will be fine

Hibbo possibly concussed.

[Adam The God 30,603]

5 hours ago, ElDiablo14 said:

Surely Fritsch is a straight in? He's been our best Fwd the last 3 seasons.

It's about synergy and giving the forwards at least one game to understand whether they'll work together and how.

There's every chance we play JVR, Melksham and Fritta in the same forwardline, with either Smith or TMac. Either alternative, they've never played together as a group before.

Sydney in a tough game away from home, where they've got their backs up, is a very good dress rehearsal for the finals series.

[brendan 3,445]

Ins: fritta, McDonald, Grundy, Dunstan

out: Laurie, petracca, gawn, schache 

I know goody will want to play the best side but geez it would be tempting to rest a few, would even rest may, Come finals petracca gawn and May are our most important players 

[Fat Tony 5,306]

While Demonlanders are right to point out the impact of playing 3 talls in defence and our record with May, Lever and Tomlinson in defence together, they are ignoring that Tomlinson has been poor and subbed out in his last two games. Against Adelaide and Hawthorn, Tomlinson has exposed as very slow. The matchup against the Lions is particularly concerning, with Daniher and Hipwood being too tall and fast. 

[Demon Dynasty 17,130]

20 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Hibbo possibly concussed.

Yes bro mentioned at game today.  Hope it isn't too serious.

Hopefully Papely is out also though so we won't need him this week then the bye the week after should see Hibb available if needed.

[whatwhat say what 23,428]

OUT: laurie, schache, tomlinson
IN: plugger mac, fritsch

smith goes to defence, laurie to sub

Edited August 20, 2023 by whatwhat say what