PREGAME: QF vs Collingwood

[ElDiablo14 5,000]

5 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

Every forecast I’ve looked at says rain will be in the morning. 
Also it’s Melbourne. Chances of this forecast being correct 6 days out is 0%. 

You may be able to trust the forecast on Thursday morning, and that's still a 50-50 proposition.

[Wodjathefirst 2,650]

3 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

Every forecast I’ve looked at says rain will be in the morning. 
Also it’s Melbourne. Chances of this forecast being correct 6 days out is 0%. 

The app I use has five different forecast models that all show it’s going to rain at some stage during the day / early evening.

The one that tends to be more accurate indicates right now that there will be rain from 2pm to 6pm….. at this stage. 

I find that I have been stressing about the weather forecasts more than anything else at the moment, and there are still five sleeps to go!

 

Edited September 2, 2023 by Wodjathefirst

[rpfc 28,551]

Finals are all about execution on the day. I am grateful for the opportunity the club is giving me to make myself sick with anxiety and trepidation.

But I can live with being beaten by a team that can execute better on the day - but after last year - we are due to be on the winning side of that ‘execution battle’…

We look fit, our best players are at least fit with only two adjusting to long breaks out injured, and we are in form with what we are good at - contest and defence.

[Flag 2021 143]

Can somebody rip the Yank's goggles off?

Put their knees into him like he did to Max QB2022? I despise him, he's a bog ordinary bully.

[dees189227 12,394]

So last night the girls beat collingwood, today Williamstown beat them in the VFL so hopefully we get the hatrick and beat them thursday night. 

[gregdemon 624]

3 hours ago, Flag 2021 said:

Can somebody rip the Yank's goggles off?

Put their knees into him like he did to Max QB2022? I despise him, he's a bog ordinary bully.

Football hate the bloke  football hate remembet

[monoccular 17,444]

3 hours ago, Flag 2021 said:

Can somebody rip the Yank's goggles off?

Put their knees into him like he did to Max QB2022? I despise him, he's a bog ordinary bully.

... and an arrogant one to boot 👽

Edited September 2, 2023 by monoccular

[Adam The God 30,316]

Cox like playing against us, and doesn't have the worst record. I could see him troubling us in the air. Pre Steven May, he certainly did. I hope they don't play him. I think they will though.

Edited September 2, 2023 by Binmans PA

[bandicoot 1,395]

13 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

Every forecast I’ve looked at says rain will be in the morning. 
Also it’s Melbourne. Chances of this forecast being correct 6 days out is 0%. 

This is a major concern. Dees have pretty much lost every game this season when raining. Our back line pillars go to mush. I’m hoping that the meteorologists are off considering it’s still another few days away 

[Dr. Gonzo 24,237]

3 hours ago, monoccular said:

... and an arrogant one to boot 👽

An arrogant American? Surely not

[Redleg 41,016]

Aside from Nick Daicos probably missing, Pies are at full strength.

[Jumping Jack Clennett 1,799]

Johnson hurt himself yesterday in the VFL. He is a depth player for them. Wasn’t playing very well, I thought.

[leave it to deever 17,511]

22 hours ago, Wodjathefirst said:

The app I use has five different forecast models that all show it’s going to rain at some stage during the day / early evening.

The one that tends to be more accurate indicates right now that there will be rain from 2pm to 6pm….. at this stage. 

I find that I have been stressing about the weather forecasts more than anything else at the moment, and there are still five sleeps to go!

 

My left leg has been playing up so all signs point to a dry spell.

[Jaded No More 68,969]

9 hours ago, bandicoot said:

This is a major concern. Dees have pretty much lost every game this season when raining. Our back line pillars go to mush. I’m hoping that the meteorologists are off considering it’s still another few days away 

Well now it says rain up to 4mm and to finish by 4pm 🤷‍♀️

I wouldn’t think about the weather until hours before the game as it’ll change 12 times until then

[leave it to deever 17,511]

21 hours ago, rpfc said:

Finals are all about execution on the day. I am grateful for the opportunity the club is giving me to make myself sick with anxiety and trepidation.

But I can live with being beaten by a team that can execute better on the day - but after last year - we are due to be on the winning side of that ‘execution battle’…

We look fit, our best players are at least fit with only two adjusting to long breaks out injured, and we are in form with what we are good at - contest and defence.

I wasn't really devastated missing out last year like I should have been. I think I was still high after the flag.

[leave it to deever 17,511]

1 minute ago, Jaded No More said:

Well now it says rain up to 4mm and to finish by 4pm 🤷‍♀️

I wouldn’t think about the weather until hours before the game as it’ll change 12 times until then

Agreed. Too far out for an accurate determination.

[loges 6,767]

On 8/29/2023 at 9:38 AM, Stiff Arm said:

 

 

Edited September 3, 2023 by loges
Giberish

[loges 6,767]

What day does the team get announced ?

[Deebauched 1,220]

3 hours ago, Jumping Jack Clennett said:

Johnson hurt himself yesterday in the VFL. He is a depth player for them. Wasn’t playing very well, I thought.

Didnt he damage us one particular game? I might be wrong but the name rings a bell.

[Demonstone 22,683]

34 minutes ago, loges said:

What day does the team get announced ?

I would think they'd name teams for our game on Wednesday and the other teams on Thursday.

[Wodjathefirst 2,650]

Every time I look, the weather forecast for Thursday gets crappier and crappier.  Not good.

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,816]

19 hours ago, Flag 2021 said:

Can somebody rip the Yank's goggles off?

Put their knees into him like he did to Max QB2022? I despise him, he's a bog ordinary bully.

This post may be written in jest, but I really don't like it. Cox wears his glasses to stop him from going blind from another eye injury. It's OK not to like him, but let's not wish him a serious, life-changing injury.

[In Harmes Way 7,806]

5 hours ago, Jumping Jack Clennett said:

Johnson hurt himself yesterday in the VFL. He is a depth player for them. Wasn’t playing very well, I thought.

I wouldn’t have thought anyone who played yesterday would be in consideration for Thursday, just an opinion

[Jaded No More 68,969]

2 hours ago, Wodjathefirst said:

Every time I look, the weather forecast for Thursday gets crappier and crappier.  Not good.

Mine gets better and better 😂

 

[Diamond_Jim 12,600]

Spargo is firming as a possible selection in place of TMac in my opinion. (assuming wet/greasy conditions) Looking windy as well. Not great for our high forward bombs

Pity that Schache hasn't come on.

 

Edited September 3, 2023 by Diamond_Jim