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2 hours ago, Demonland said:

Let’s keep the thread on topic folks. No derailments. Footy is nigh.

Don’t forget to buy a snag from @WalkingCivilWar at the Demon Army BBQ to support the cheersquad. 

Mention Demonland to get 0% off. 

Just don't ask for a chicken burger.

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    12 hours ago, Deespicable said:

    I am not too sure how many will be out but the following is my stab at first 18 with what I think are players who have minor injuries or are a bit underdone to play yet left out (see list).

    B: McVee May Hore/Tomlinson

    HB: Rivers/Brayshaw Lever Bowey

    C: Langdon Petracca Billings

    HF: ANB Schache Chandler/Tholstrup

    F: Pickett* JVR Fritsch

    Ru: Gawn Sparrow Viney

    Int: Salem (should be managed back to just two quarters), Laurie, Windsor, Spargo

    Injured/unavailabe: Oliver, McAdam, Petty, T.Mac, Melky, Hunter, Fullarton, B.Brown, Turner

    * Pickett out Rd 1 (susp).

    To play final 2 quarters with VFL players - Howes, Jefferson, Adams, Verrall, Sestan, Woewodin, K.Brown, Farris-White, Moniz-Wakefield

    And in the absence of injured tall forwards, Schache has to be given first shot at the role of forward/back-up ruck.

    We cannot continue to risk JVR getting injured as the back-up ruck - yes I get that he is better qualified to do it, but Schache deserves first shot at it before we try more risky/reward options such as swap out a defender such as May to fix our forward woes.

    The other thing we all should remember is that the SCG favours talls - it is shorter than other grounds and you need more marklng options than normal. Hence Schache is required for the season opener and should only miss if he shows absolutely nothing in our two practice games.

    I think Oliver may play a quarter or 2 like Salem when the youngsters come on. I think Howes and Woewodin will play with the senior players. I think the First 4 quarters will be seniors' last 3 quarters' will be reserves.

    Seniors

    B: McVee, May, Lever

    HB: Rivers, Tomlinson, Bowey

    C: Windsor, Petracca, Langdon

    HF: Billings, van Rooyen, Neal-Bullen

    F: Fritsch, Schache, Pickett

    FOLL: Gawn, Brayshaw, Viney

    IC: Howes, Sparrow, Laurie, Spargo

    Chandler, Woewodin, Hore, Tholstrup

     

    Reserves

    Salem, Oliver, Jefferson, Adams, Verrall

    Sestan, K. Brown, Farris-White, Moniz-Wakefield

     

    Can't wait for the game especially to see how the youngsters go. It's good to have footy back. Go Dees.

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    Is Hunter still injured ? How many weeks?

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    33 minutes ago, Kent said:

    Is Hunter still injured ? How many weeks?

    He was in the rehab group on a modified running program after Christmas before briefly returning to the main group before returning to the rehab group for the last 2 or 3 weeks. No word on a return date from any official channels.

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    I understand the benefits of a scratch/practice match, but they make me nervous. A player sustaining an injury during the season proper is one thing, but doing so when there’s not four points on the line is another thing entirely. 


    16 hours ago, leave it to deever said:

    It's beginning to feel a bit like footmas.

    Yes. Bring it on. it’s been forever.

    I use pregame, gameday, and post game threads as my relaxing read. 
    Away OS in September so if that is not a reason to see as much as I can during the year.  I don’t know what is.
     

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    31 minutes ago, 640MD said:

    Yes. Bring it on. it’s been forever.

    I use pregame, gameday, and post game threads as my relaxing read. 
    Away OS in September so if that is not a reason to see as much as I can during the year.  I don’t know what is.
     

    You’re doing relaxing wrong 😅

    For the literalists out there, I know 7 is an odd number. But, it seems odd as much figuratively as literally. I can't get my head around why there are going to be 7 periods of play.

       

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    1 hour ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    You’re doing relaxing wrong 😅

    Yes not enough red wine.  

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    With 7 periods of play

    you can have 2 seperate teams play 3 quarters.  And the middle mixed to give certain players time off or extra time

    and you get to see how some youngsters go in strong competition 

    well that’s how I see it,

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    Footy is coming.

    footy is coming.jpg

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    On 13/02/2024 at 11:36, pingu said:

    I am making my first trip down to Casey this Sunday. Is there adequate parking if I am a little late for the 10am start time. Might not get there till just after 10.

    As this is a substitute for the Family Day will players be available after the game for autographs or at least the players who might not be playing?

    Is there any seating available?

    Thank you in advance for any answers. Excited to see the Dees play live in the flesh again.

    Ok Pingu.... think Australia zoo, meets Wet and Wild,meets Dr.Who, meets Groundhog day, with a touch of the supurnatural, meets Beyond Thunderdome and you end up with CASEY FIELDS! Get the picture? Oh yes Parking? Think VFL park Waverley!

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    2 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

    For the literalists out there, I know 7 is an odd number. But, it seems odd as much figuratively as literally. I can't get my head around why there are going to be 7 periods of play.

       

    Because Jack Viney said so

    And I’m OK with that. But this round zero thing has got me well and truly [censored]!!!!

    Edited by Dee Viney Intervention

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    FOR SUNDAY’S MATCH…


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    Keep your friends close… 

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    😅

    4 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

    For the literalists out there, I know 7 is an odd number. But, it seems odd as much figuratively as literally. I can't get my head around why there are going to be 7 periods of play.

       

    I just hope they’re not seven regular-length quarters. 😳


    Went to put Kayo back on and it’s $35 per month so ended up buying an armchair membership for $250 so works out about $20 per month and I assume will go towards our membership tally, so anyone with Kayo who are paying the $35 cancel it and sign up through the club 

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    3 hours ago, picket fence said:

    Ok Pingu.... think Australia zoo, meets Wet and Wild,meets Dr.Who, meets Groundhog day, with a touch of the supurnatural, meets Beyond Thunderdome and you end up with CASEY FIELDS! Get the picture? Oh yes Parking? Think VFL park Waverley!

    I was sure you were going to include Snakes on a Plane in your pop culture references

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    On 13/02/2024 at 11:36, pingu said:

    I am making my first trip down to Casey this Sunday. Is there adequate parking if I am a little late for the 10am start time. Might not get there till just after 10.

    As this is a substitute for the Family Day will players be available after the game for autographs or at least the players who might not be playing?

    Is there any seating available?

    Thank you in advance for any answers. Excited to see the Dees play live in the flesh again.

    Don't forget to bring a passport and make sure your shots are up to date

    😉

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    43 minutes ago, brendan said:

    Went to put Kayo back on and it’s $35 per month so ended up buying an armchair membership for $250 so works out about $20 per month and I assume will go towards our membership tally, so anyone with Kayo who are paying the $35 cancel it and sign up through the club 

    It's strange I got a rejoining offer of $15 off a month for 12 months limited time to accept but haven't heard of anyone else on here receiving it.

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    2 minutes ago, loges said:

    It's strange I got a rejoining offer of $15 off a month for 12 months limited time to accept but haven't heard of anyone else on here receiving it.

    I think you get select games in 4K this season on Kayo.

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    19 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

    I was sure you were going to include Snakes on a Plane in your pop culture references

    Australian Zoo had slitheras covered!

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    2 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    FOR SUNDAY’S MATCH…


    8A726E92-5AC9-466C-AE2D-2D329B0B09B0.thumb.jpeg.c4afa42d048befd9fa5bd26ed6088888.jpeg


     

    Keep your friends close… 

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    😅

    Thanks for posting that WCW, very informative.

    I'm particulalry interested in the Beyond Bank presence as I'm a customer and the only branch they have in Melbourne is in South Melbourne, which is hugely inconvenient. I've been trying to deposit a cheque for three years. Hopefully they'll accept it at the ground. And I'll score a donut too. What a win.

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    IMHO some of these kiosks are a little bit of a waste of space (Soz sponsors 😬). They might give out badges or pencils or whatever but mostly they don’t appeal to kids. Face painting and the bouncy castle are where it’s at! 

    2 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    IMHO some of these kiosks are a little bit of a waste of space (Soz sponsors 😬). They might give out badges or pencils or whatever but mostly they don’t appeal to kids. Face painting and the bouncy castle are where it’s at! 

    And a snag from the DA team

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