Jump to content

PREGAME: Rd 03 vs Port Adelaide



Recommended Posts

The Demons head on the road for the next 2 weeks as they travel to Adelaide to play Port on Saturday and then have a 5 Day break before facing the Crows in the Gather Round. With injuries to May and Lever who comes in and who goes out?

PreGameRd032024.png

  • Like 7
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Tomlinson is the obvious 1 if both may and lever are out then petty goes back, will be a huge week for our mids pressure needs to be on point so the backs are not under too much pressure, it’s a tough 2 weeks port then 5 day break to Adelaide if we can pinch 1 of those games I think we are doing well, pinch both and well it’s game on then 

  • Like 3
  • Love 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

We have a choice to make. We either push Petty back to defense, or we persevere with our ideal forward set up and hope for the best with a backline of Tomlinson, McDonald and Hore as the talls. 
God speed. 

  • Haha 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites


Petty has to go back. TMac, Tomlinson, and Hore can do a job but you need an interceptor and we just lost two.

This should make us lean in to our current strategy to focus on quick movement from the backline, but we need to turn it over first.

I feel this is a decision that will save our season in the next 2 months but may doom our ability to keep Petty. Bit scripted really.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

6 minutes ago, rpfc said:

 

I feel this is a decision that will save our season in the next 2 months but may doom our ability to keep Petty. Bit scripted really.

Why? He may prefer to play defense. Adelaide are wanting him to play down there. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

18 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

We have a choice to make. We either push Petty back to defense, or we persevere with our ideal forward set up and hope for the best with a backline of Tomlinson, McDonald and Hore as the talls. 
God speed. 

Over the next couple of weeks it wouldnt surprise me if we do both.

Entirely dependent on how fit Brown and Petty are, and also Hore who may be coming off a low base fitness wise.

Personally I'd bring Tomlinson and Hore into the 22 and try to play them back for May and Lever, knowing that we can always swing Petty if it isn't working.

 

  • Like 7
  • Clap 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

7 minutes ago, rpfc said:

Petty has to go back. TMac, Tomlinson, and Hore can do a job but you need an interceptor and we just lost two.

This should make us lean in to our current strategy to focus on quick movement from the backline, but we need to turn it over first.

I feel this is a decision that will save our season in the next 2 months but may doom our ability to keep Petty. Bit scripted really.

 

1 minute ago, Jaded No More said:

Why? He may prefer to play defense. Adelaide are wanting him to play down there. 

Yeah I thought I read Adelaide were saying he'd be a defender for them.

I haven't heard a preference either way from Petty.

And honestly, I reckon it's about money more than position. He's an RFA with 2 years left on his contract. Adelaide were throwing crazy money over and above his current contract which we don't need to offer to keep him. Of course the offer sounded good.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

Why? He may prefer to play defense. Adelaide are wanting him to play down there. 

Because it’s not where we would play him. Which means it’s another half year of waiting for your (footy) life to start. I did say ‘May.’

Link to comment
Share on other sites

5 minutes ago, rpfc said:

Because it’s not where we would play him. Which means it’s another half year of waiting for your (footy) life to start. I did say ‘May.’

I reckon his footy life has been pretty good to date and $1million a year would make it even better. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I will wait and see for the Casey results before thinking about changes. Tomlinson is not well favoured by the FD and I liked Petty, Hore, Tmac as our key pillars today. Fingers crossed Fullarton is ready and he can slot right in.

  • Like 2
  • Thinking 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites


4 minutes ago, Cyclops said:

Joel Smith may have been handy at this time.

I’m more disappointed that McAdams is still not fit and Turner is injured. 

  • Like 6
  • Sad 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 minutes ago, MrFreeze said:

I will wait and see for the Casey results before thinking about changes. Tomlinson is not well favoured by the FD and I liked Petty, Hore, Tmac as our key pillars today. Fingers crossed Fullarton is ready and he can slot right in.

As you say let's see what tomorrow brings but Fullarton is a long way from the proven player that Tomlinson is.

You also have to ask will TMac and BBB be able to deal with a five day turn around.

Could Lever make it back for the second SA game.

Lots of unknowns

  • Like 1
  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Whatever the selections many on here will be angry and think the FD have no idea what try are doing

meanwhile we keep winning by 40+

  • Like 8
  • Clap 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I’d favour Petty down back than the Tomlinson, Tmac, Hore combo. But that is dependent on Fullarton or Ben Brown being able to play quality mins forward.

May won’t be out for long IF there is no internal damage (lungs, kidneys etc). Rib fractures alone don’t usually have them out for more than 1-2 weeks. Hopefully not too long for Lever either - as mentioned elsewhere, they would have a good idea by now if there was any possibility of ACL. 

Edited by godees
Typos
  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 minute ago, Diamond_Jim said:

As you say let's see what tomorrow brings but Fullarton is a long way from the proven player that Tomlinson is.

You also have to ask will TMac and BBB be able to deal with a five day turn around.

Could Lever make it back for the second SA game.

Lots of unknowns

If Tomlinson is proven in any way, it’s proven that the coach only plays him in cases of emergency and usually for a set match up.

Tommo and T Mc together gives me shudders of playing getting turned around.

That said. Not sold on Fullarton or who else is available as a forward/mid.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

If Tomlinson is proven in any way, it’s proven that the coach only plays him in cases of emergency and usually for a set match up.

Tommo and T Mc together gives me shudders of playing getting turned around.

That said. Not sold on Fullarton or who else is available as a forward/mid.

Tomlinson on Dixon I assume and the following week on Walker. After the bye on Daniher

Tough ask perhaps

  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

18 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Tomlinson on Dixon I assume and the following week on Walker. After the bye on Daniher

Tough ask perhaps

Dixon’s the only match up there I remotely like. Mobility of the others worries me. 

I suspect it’s Petty back until May returns post bye with that line up 

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    DELUGE by KC from Casey

    The Casey Demons overcame their inaccuracy and the wet inhospitable conditions to overrun the lowly Northern Bullants at Genis Steel Oval in Cramer Street, Preston on Saturday. It was an eerie feeling entering the ground that in the past hosted many VFA/VFL greats of the past including the legendary Roy Cazaly. The cold and drizzly rain and the sparse crowd were enough to make one want to escape to the nearby Preston Market and hang out there for the afternoon. In the event, the fans

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Casey Articles

    INSANITY by Whispering Jack

    Somehow, the Melbourne Football Club managed it twice in the course of a week. Coach Simon Goodwin admitted it in his press conference after the loss against the Brisbane Lions in a game where his team held a four goal lead in the third term:   "In reality we went a bit safe. Big occasion, a lot of young players playing. We probably just went into our shell a bit. "There's a bit to unpack in that last quarter … whether we go into our shells a bit late in the game."   Well

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Match Reports 12

    PREGAME: Rd 17 vs West Coast

    The Demons return to Melbourne in Round 17 to take on the Eagles on Sunday as they look to bounce back from a devastating and heartbreaking last minute loss to the Lions at the Gabba. Who comes in and who goes out?

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 109

    PODCAST: Rd 16 vs Brisbane

    The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 1st July @ 8:30pm. Join George, Binman & I as we analyse the Demons loss at the Gabba against the Lions in the Round 16. You questions and comments are a huge part of our podcast so please post anything you want to ask or say below and we'll give you a shout out on the show. If you would like to leave us a voicemail please call 03 9016 3666 and don't worry no body answers so you don't have to talk to a human. Listen & Chat LIV

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 37

    VOTES: Rd 16 vs Brisbane

    Captain Max Gawn has a considerable lead over the injured reigning champion Christian Petracca in the Demonland Player of the Year Award. Steven May, Alex Neal-Bullen & Jack Viney make up the Top 5. Your votes for the loss against the Lions. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 30

    POSTGAME: Rd 16 vs Brisbane

    The Demons once again went goalless in the last quarter and were run down by the Lions at the Gabba in the final minutes of the match ultimately losing the game by 5 points as their percentage dips below 100 for the first time since 2020. 

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 454

    GAMEDAY: Rd 16 vs Brisbane

    It's Game Day and the Dees are deep in the heart of enemy territory as they take on the Lions in Brisbane under the Friday Night Lights at the Gabba. Will the Demon finally be awakened and the season get back on track or will they meekly be sacrificed like lambs to the slaughter?

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 920

    UNBACKABLE by The Oracle

    They’re billing the Brisbane Lions as a sleeping giant — the best team outside the top eight —and based on their form this month they’re a definite contender for September AFL action. Which is not exactly the best of news if you happen to be Melbourne, the visiting team this week up at the Gabba.  Even though they are placed ahead of their opponent on the AFL table, and they managed to stave off defeat in their last round victory over North Melbourne, this week’s visitors to the Sunshi

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Match Previews

    WILDCARDS by KC from Casey

    Casey’s season continued to drift into helplessness on Sunday when they lost another home game by a narrow margin, this time six points, in their Round 13 clash with North Melbourne’s VFL combination. The game was in stunning contrast to their last meeting at the same venue when Casey won the VFL Wildcard Match by 101 points. Back then, their standout players were Brodie Grundy and James Jordon who are starring in the AFL with ladder leaders, the Sydney Swans (it turned out to be their last

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Casey Articles
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!

×
×
  • Create New...