PREGAME: Opening Round vs Sydney

[640MD 3,482]

2 hours ago, JTR said:

Same as last year really, where we went in with Hunter and first gamers McVee & Laurie

Very similar but both McVee and Laurie had  been in our system for a year at least like Howes.  But Caleb straight from the draft to be selected first game,  that’s as good as any number one pick in the last few years.  Except I don’t think we are a struggling club.  So that’s even more impressive.   I hope he lives up to it.  
someone on here likened him to Tulip,

that’s hard to believe.

[The Swimming Dee 1,907]

Does anyone know when teams are announced?

[binman 44,201]

1 minute ago, The Swimming Dee said:

Does anyone know when teams are announced?

 

Edited March 5, 2024 by binman

[Sydee 4,566]

30 minutes ago, 640MD said:

Very similar but both McVee and Laurie had  been in our system for a year at least like Howes.  But Caleb straight from the draft to be selected first game,  that’s as good as any number one pick in the last few years.  Except I don’t think we are a struggling club.  So that’s even more impressive.   I hope he lives up to it.  
someone on here likened him to Tulip,

that’s hard to believe.

I likened him to Robbie and Ive seen nothing so far to change my mind - will he ever be as good - we can only hope because Robbie was possibly the best footballer I’ve ever seen in red and blue. He does move like the great man but I agree they are massive boots to fill 

He deserves his spot given his training form and pre season form and add the fact that Hunter is unavailable 

We have lacked pace imo - he has it 

Good luck to him let’s all hope he plays a good game and helps us to a great first up victory 

[DeeMee 901]

6 hours ago, Roost it far said:

His manager did. 

His manager ok’d it when asked, he did not release it.

[picket fence 17,747]

7 hours ago, binman said:

On visiting a young fan in hospital:

'This is the side of Oliver we don’t see, but Oliver never turns down the chance to give back outside club hours. Like most AFL players, Oliver doesn’t feel the need to publicise these moments.'

I reckon certain Collingwood player might learn something from Clarry. 

Dont even bring this collimgwood Sub Human up on this site🤮

Edited March 5, 2024 by picket fence

[Demonland 73,266]

3 hours ago, The Swimming Dee said:

Does anyone know when teams are announced?

Probably around 6:20pm tomorrow.

[leave it to deever 17,558]

[censored].

I can't wait any longer.

[Demonland 73,266]

 

[Demonland 73,266]

2 Ex-Demons to debut

 

[P-man 13,366]

I didn’t expect Fox’s promotion to get me pumped for this game but here we are.

I also quietly love that they’ve got Billings in there. Back him in and let’s go.

[Dingo 1,158]

9 hours ago, binman said:

On visiting a young fan in hospital:

'This is the side of Oliver we don’t see, but Oliver never turns down the chance to give back outside club hours. Like most AFL players, Oliver doesn’t feel the need to publicise these moments.'

I reckon certain Collingwood player might learn something from Clarry. 

I was at training at Gosches when Clarry returned to team training.He was signing autographs for kids and posing for photos.He is a people person. He loves the fans.

[Palace Dees 2,352]

15 minutes ago, P-man said:

I didn’t expect Fox’s promotion to get me pumped for this game but here we are.

I also quietly love that they’ve got Billings in there. Back him in and let’s go.

Interesting that a suspended Kozzy is in the pic. Maybe they plan to play him under a pseudonym? 

[Palace Dees 2,352]

53 minutes ago, Demonland said:

2 Ex-Demons to debut

 

Nice that Longmire announced their debut in front of a huge Melbourne emblem. So that's where the MFC media people have been. 😉

[Left Foot Snap 2,501]

57 minutes ago, Palace Dees said:

Interesting that a suspended Kozzy is in the pic. Maybe they plan to play him under a pseudonym? 

In a helmet as Angus??

[leave it to deever 17,558]

4 hours ago, leave it to deever said:

[censored].

I can't wait any longer.

One more sleep

I'm up early.

[The Jackson FIX 3,226]

AFL.com.au’s predicted Sydney backline;

Lloyd.    McCartin.    Rampe

Florent.  Blakey.   Jordon

They are tiny. And that is weird.

Never been a fan of using a tall as a sub but on a small ground I’d be throwing everything in the height bucket against these smurfs.

 

edit. Looking a bit more closely at their predicted side, it appears the work experience kid might’ve been thrown this one. 

Edited March 5, 2024 by The Jackson FIX

[Demonland 73,266]

AFL.com.au's predicted teams. They didn't get the Harrison Petty injury memo.

[Deeoldfart 8,090]

2 minutes ago, Demonland said:

AFL.com.au's predicted teams.

Petty?

[Demon_spurs 1,891]

Any chance they will pick BBB, as he has been declared fit?

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,950]

19 hours ago, Deemania since 56 said:

Got the same syndrome ... new Sony TV, new Flip6 speakers that just might be able to achieve a Ch7 commentary upgrade, hot dogs, rolls, Dijon mustard and Rosella dead horse, black pepper. Raring to go!

Do you mean they can convert Brian Taylor into Anthony Hudson?  That's impressive.

[Fritta and Turner 4,604]

I'm getting excited

[Demonland 73,266]

22 minutes ago, Demon_spurs said:

Any chance they will pick BBB, as he has been declared fit?

You would think he would need some match conditioning.

[leave it to deever 17,558]

I wonder how the Grundy v Max will go.

Interesting to see if there's any bad blood.

I wish James Jordan all the best but of course hope he has a quiet night.

[Young Blood 2,638]

54 minutes ago, Demon_spurs said:

Any chance they will pick BBB, as he has been declared fit?

As a sub maybe. If one of the talls goes down we'd be pretty small in the forward half/ruck.

I still prefer a more versatile sub but in a tight game on a small ground someone that can mark or at least provide strong marking contests late in a game could be useful.