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PREGAME: Practice Match vs Carlton

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5 hours ago, Kent said:
  PLAYER INJURY LENGTH
BRAYSHAW%20Angus.png Angus Brayshaw Illness TBC
BROWN%20Ben.png Ben Brown Knee TBC
FULLARTON%20Tom.png Tom Fullarton Hamstring TBC
HUNTER%20Lachie.png Lachie Hunter Calf TBC
MCDONALD%20Tom.png Tom McDonald Calf TBC
MELKSHAM%20Jake.png Jake Melksham ACL TBC
MONIZ-WAKEFIELD%20Andy.png Andy Moniz-Wakefield Thigh TBC
PETTY%20Harrison.png Harrison Petty Toe TBC
SMITH%20Joel.png Joel Smith Suspension TBC
SPARGO%20Charlie.png Charlie Spargo Achilles TBC
WOEWODIN%20Taj.png Taj Woewodin Concussion TBC
TURNER%20Daniel.png Daniel Turner Stress Fracture 7-9 Weeks

 

 

So the only surety is Turner at 7 to 9 weeks and Kozzie at 1 week

Christ that's a quarter of our list. And easily 6 players who would be picked in our best 22 if fit too. This season has worrying 2019 vibes.

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    9 hours ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    My understanding is they can have up to 8 on the bench.

    Good. Means Brown plays for sure. He kicked a couple against the Tigers. We have trouble kicking goals so he stays in.

    Apart from that Brown is more of a good reader of the play type rather than an opportunist. So he seems to be in the play a fair bit. He is quick, can tackle and evasive.

    Windsor plays as well.

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    6 hours ago, WERRIDEE said:

    Then my team is

    B: Lever, May, McVee

    HB: Salem, McDonald, Rivers

    C: Hunter, Petracca, Langdon

    HF: Billings, van Rooyen, Neal-Bullen

    F: Pickett, Fritsch, Spargo

    FOLL: Gawn, Oliver, Viney

    IC: Bowey, Sparrow, K. Brown, Windsor

    Laurie, Hore, Woewodin, Verrall 

     TMac and Hunter are listed as injured, id bring in Tomlinson and Schache to give us some height.😁

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    1 hour ago, DeeZone said:

     TMac and Hunter are listed as injured, id bring in Tomlinson and Schache to give us some height.😁

    T.Mac and possibly Hunter will be fit enough in 1 and a half weeks.

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    4 hours ago, gs77 said:

    Christ that's a quarter of our list. And easily 6 players who would be picked in our best 22 if fit too. This season has worrying 2019 vibes.

    Apart from Brayshaw, Melksham, Turner, and maybe Petty the rest should all be available for the opening round.

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    12 hours ago, gs77 said:

    Christ that's a quarter of our list. And easily 6 players who would be picked in our best 22 if fit too. This season has worrying 2019 vibes.

    The basic rule of thumb to having a successful season and winning finals is on the back of a healthy pre season with large numbers on the track and minimal injuries and off season surgeries.

    I’d imagine the club would internally be very concerned about their prospects this year.

     

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    On 23/02/2024 at 14:57, Kent said:
      PLAYER INJURY LENGTH
    BRAYSHAW%20Angus.png Angus Brayshaw Illness TBC
    BROWN%20Ben.png Ben Brown Knee TBC
    FULLARTON%20Tom.png Tom Fullarton Hamstring TBC
    HUNTER%20Lachie.png Lachie Hunter Calf TBC
    MCDONALD%20Tom.png Tom McDonald Calf TBC
    MELKSHAM%20Jake.png Jake Melksham ACL TBC
    MONIZ-WAKEFIELD%20Andy.png Andy Moniz-Wakefield Thigh TBC
    PETTY%20Harrison.png Harrison Petty Toe TBC
    SMITH%20Joel.png Joel Smith Suspension TBC
    SPARGO%20Charlie.png Charlie Spargo Achilles TBC
    WOEWODIN%20Taj.png Taj Woewodin Concussion TBC
    TURNER%20Daniel.png Daniel Turner Stress Fracture 7-9 Weeks

     

     

    So the only surety is Turner at 7 to 9 weeks and Kozzie at 1 week

    Shane McAdam?

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    On 23/02/2024 at 13:03, JTR said:

    Never been to IKON before.  What is the parking situation there?  Just find something on the street nearby, or do they open up one of the nearby fields?

    You’d have to get there early in order to get a park on the surrounding streets. There’s a carpark at Ikon but it fills quickly, especially for a sellout.

    I highly recommend PT. From Flinders St Station it’s a tram ride to the ground, or it’s eight train stops on the Upfield line (three stops from North Melbourne station) and a 15-minute walk to the ground. I always do this since it’s a really pleasant walk through Royal Park.

     
    On 23/02/2024 at 23:29, WERRIDEE said:

    Apart from Brayshaw, Melksham, Turner, and maybe Petty the rest should all be available for the opening round.

    But we can’t play all players who have missed some preseason as some will be under done I believe. 

    Kent has  simply made a list which has no real date or any info. Other than Disco being 7-9 weeks away. For eg he has posted Angus still on the list nearly 24 hours after he has retired. 
    Is guesswork so go to the Club website and get latest. Or look up City newspapers for more update info. On Carlton game hopefuls and Opening Round chances.

    Players that can’t play or injury will prevent are Kossie Disco And Petty. 
    Balance  is some will play vs Blues and possibly be available for Sydney game or Some may not come up in time. 

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    3 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    You’d have to get there early in order to get a park on the surrounding streets. There’s a carpark at Ikon but it fills quickly, especially for a sellout.

    I highly recommend PT. From Flinders St Station it’s a tram ride to the ground, or it’s eight train stops on the Upfield line (three stops from North Melbourne station) and a 15-minute walk to the ground. I always do this since it’s a really pleasant walk through Royal Park.

    The tram as I understand goes up from Flinders St Station in Eliz st. Just ask the driver. Info usually available on the back of the shelter at the tram stop. 

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    On 21/02/2024 at 23:35, hemingway said:

    It’s all been said before but I hate the term “spud”. Its unnecessary, insulting  and  disrespectful. Tomlinson and others may have deficiencies but we all do. Yet we don’t go around calling family members, friends and work colleagues, “spuds”. Just not necessary. 

    I do recall "Spud" Dullard in days of yore. Not sure how he won that moniker.

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    1 hour ago, 58er said:

    The tram as I understand goes up from Flinders St Station in Eliz st. Just ask the driver. Info usually available on the back of the shelter at the tram stop. 

    Yes, if you catch the #19 tram from the corner of Flinders and Elizabeth Streets it takes you down Royal Parade and Ikon is a two minute walk from the 11th tram stop (Royal Parade/Walker St). 

    33 minutes ago, bush demon said:

    I do recall "Spud" Dullard in days of yore. Not sure how he won that moniker.

    Tony inherited the "Spud" nickname from his father Adrian, who played over 100 games for Melbourne, including two premierships.  I don't know the origin of the nickname.

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    It is going to be 36 degrees on Wednesday. I will be going to the game including the reserves match. 

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    13 hours ago, 58er said:

    But we can’t play all players who have missed some preseason as some will be under done I believe. 

    Kent has  simply made a list which has no real date or any info. Other than Disco being 7-9 weeks away. For eg he has posted Angus still on the list nearly 24 hours after he has retired. 
    Is guesswork so go to the Club website and get latest. Or look up City newspapers for more update info. On Carlton game hopefuls and Opening Round chances.

    Players that can’t play or injury will prevent are Kossie Disco And Petty. 
    Balance  is some will play vs Blues and possibly be available for Sydney game or Some may not come up in time. 

    This list was on the Demonland home page  I presumed it had some official provenance.

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    11 hours ago, Storm Boy said:

    It is going to be 36 degrees on Wednesday. I will be going to the game including the reserves match. 

    Exactly.

    If people expect to see much out of this match, they will be disappointed.  Carlton played Geelong in similar conditions last week, and it was the most appalling display of AFL football to watch, with turnover after turnover after turnover.  It was just too hot to bother. 

    We should know, it will be like playing in Darwin, so with a game only 10 days later, don't expect too much exertion.

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    11 hours ago, Storm Boy said:

    It is going to be 36 degrees on Wednesday. I will be going to the game including the reserves match. 

    I believe the game has been moved to 10.30 in the morning. Check the website first and hope the media department do their job. 

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    35 minutes ago, Slartibartfast said:

    I believe the game has been moved to 10.30 in the morning. Check the website first and hope the media department do their job. 

    Not sure if you're having a laugh or serious?

    At 12 pm on Wednesday, during the third quarter, it will be 31 degrees in blazing sunshine.

    At 7pm it will be about 32/33 with the sun past its peak.

    Not sure there's massive relief in moving it to 10:30 - 1pm?

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    I would like to see Tholstrup get a bit of a run.

    Gives him some confidence that he could be in the mix this season, that he gets an understanding of the level required, and we/they get a look at him.

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    50 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    Not sure if you're having a laugh or serious?

    At 12 pm on Wednesday, during the third quarter, it will be 31 degrees in blazing sunshine.

    At 7pm it will be about 32/33 with the sun past its peak.

    Not sure there's massive relief in moving it to 10:30 - 1pm?

    I’m being serious but whatever.

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    On 22/02/2024 at 15:23, WERRIDEE said:

    Now that Brayshaw's retired have to change the team.

    B: Lever, May, McVee

    HB: Rivers, McDonald, Salem

    C: Hunter, Petracca, Langdon

    HF: Billings, van Rooyen, Neal-Bullen

    F: Spargo, Fritsch, Chandler

    FOLL: Gawn, Oliver, Viney

    IC: Bowey, Sparrow, K. Brown, Windsor

    SUB: Laurie

    Tx Werridee .

    Tmac in theory sure but is his body is up to it?

    I hope so but think not.

    Also in his five games I dont think Laurie has proved himself as yet.

    Otherwise you make a good case.

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    2 hours ago, Slartibartfast said:

    I believe the game has been moved to 10.30 in the morning.

    The Casey game?

    From the MFC site this morning…

     

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    Where have you read that the match start time has been changed?

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    On 23/02/2024 at 13:03, JTR said:

    Never been to IKON before.  What is the parking situation there?  Just find something on the street nearby, or do they open up one of the nearby fields?

    This is 5 mins from my place. You need to be early. One tip is to hit bottom of sydney road west side at 6:01pm when the clearway ends. Heaps of parks, and a 1-2 tram stops back down to IKON. Unless you have pre-game committments that's my hot tip. Parking over east side of IKON is a mix of permit, 2hr and full. Royal parade itself if you get lucky. 

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    4 hours ago, george_on_the_outer said:

    Exactly.

    If people expect to see much out of this match, they will be disappointed.  Carlton played Geelong in similar conditions last week, and it was the most appalling display of AFL football to watch, with turnover after turnover after turnover.  It was just too hot to bother. 

    We should know, it will be like playing in Darwin, so with a game only 10 days later, don't expect too much exertion.

    true it’s crazy hot

    minor correction - the first game is only 8 days later

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    16 hours ago, Storm Boy said:

    It is going to be 36 degrees on Wednesday. I will be going to the game including the reserves match. 

     

    4 hours ago, Slartibartfast said:

    I believe the game has been moved to 10.30 in the morning. Check the website first and hope the media department do their job. 

    The Casey match starting time has indeed been changed to 10:30am.

    More importantly though… it’s a CLOSED event. It’s Ikon’s decision to make it a closed event.

    Of course like everything else this is subject to change, but as it stands now, it’s not open to fans.


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