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PREGAME: Rd 04 vs Adelaide

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Currently on a family roadtrip to SA. Today we stopped at Kingston SE for some fresh lobster and fish n chips for lunch. Turns out the couple that run Lacepede Seafood are massive Dees fans, as discovered when I rocked in wearing my Narrm beanie. 
Other customers lined up as the bloke and I chatted footy. My kids then started singing Grand Old Flag as we ate succulent fresh lobster and perfectly cooked fish n chips - highly recommend. 
Oh and his Mrs reckons we’re a shoe-in for the flag. 
We’ll be on Kangaroo Island tomorrow night, but I’ll shout CARNAFCKNDEES across the water. 

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    Playing with broken ribs won’t make the injury worse (unlike other injuries). It’s a question of pain management and whether he can withstand the pain or not. I reckon he has a high pain threshold. 

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    The Missus was telling me about the new Governor General but all I was thinking about was Chins knee.

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    Im wondering if there will be a fitness test an hour before the game. I think Mad Micky Malthouse hoppo bumpo someone before a final about 30 years ago until he made the late change.

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    It was Malthouse who failed the bump test on his previously dislocated shoulder at Thursday training and missed out on playing in the 1982 Richmond flag.

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    48 minutes ago, Redleg said:

    The only fresh legs are on a bloke with 2 cracked ribs and a hurt vertebrae.

    Very strange given 5 day break,  but I am not in the FD.

    They have known and planned for this 5 day break. I trust that they have a carefully executed plan heading into a bye soon. 

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    41 minutes ago, Jontee said:

    The Missus was telling me about the new Governor General but all I was thinking about was Chins knee.

    A new GG. Really? Is it Max? Daisy perhaps?

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    21 hours ago, samcantstandya said:

    We'll need sub, so maybe Bill makes it afterall.

    Dunno why we’d bother. It’s like playing a man short, pardon the pun. Laurie is not up to the standard required

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    Really thought they would give May another week. 5 days doesn't make a great deal of difference with ribs.

    But then again this is Steven May, the Terry Funk of footy. 

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    3 hours ago, Demonstone said:

    It was Malthouse who failed the bump test on his previously dislocated shoulder at Thursday training and missed out on playing in the 1982 Richmond flag.

    Carlton won the 1982 premiership. 

    Fun fact:

     

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    The number of the Beast :laugh:


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    Wow. ANB speaks so well. I'd be shocked if he's not our next captain once Gawn gives it up.

    Big danger game. Yes, the club wants to win but it seems crazy so early in the season to select players who are injured, banged up or sick. I expect all the players even the fit ones are going to be fatigued but to include a guy with broken ribs and others with a range of injuries is high risk. A case of the walking wounded. It’s one thing to get through a limited  training session but quite another to get through the physicality and intensity of 4 Q against a desperate opposition. There should be no risks taken at this time with any player. 

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    SEN Sportsday’s Brad Johnson explained why he has the Crows winning despite the side sitting 0-3 and not welcoming back any big names bar Butts.

    “I just think they’re not going to start 0-4, I just can’t see them losing at home to Melbourne off another short break,” Johnson said.

    “Steven May of course (comes back) … but I just think Adelaide will get it right on their home deck.

    “It’s a big game, Thursday night footy and I think their stars will come to play.

    “I think Jordan Dawson will lead extremely well even though the pressure is on

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    SEN Sportsday’s Brad Johnson explained why he has the Crows winning despite the side sitting 0-3 and not welcoming back any big names bar Butts.

    “I just think they’re not going to start 0-4, I just can’t see them losing at home to Melbourne off another short break,” Johnson said.

    “Steven May of course (comes back) … but I just think Adelaide will get it right on their home deck.

    “It’s a big game, Thursday night footy and I think their stars will come to play.

    “I think Jordan Dawson will lead extremely well even though the pressure is on

    Compelling argument by Johnson.

    Not.

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    6 minutes ago, binman said:

    Compelling argument by Johnson.

    Not.

    He doesn't like the Dees.

    Perhaps it's more a case of wishful thinking?


    5 changes to the Adelaide team. Fills me with confidence. They are unsettled.

     

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    4 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    Danger danger danger 

    Steve Irwin Danger GIF

    danger game v Crows. 

    Crows have their backs to the wall and under pressure to not go 0-4

    Dees on alert 

    Is thinking this too,  it the pressure equally will make you do under characteristic things too that may deviate from plan. 
     

    You can take a lead out of Pies book from last week. They still look horrible out of form but they did the basics well. Pressure and contest and they ended up winning. 

    On 31/03/2024 at 06:18, Jaded No More said:

    At least the Crows only have one extra day, but with a trip back from Perth. So both are disadvantaged in a way. 
     

    It sounds like the club are turning this fixture debacle into a positive and setting up a mini hub for the week. The last time we were in a hub we won a flag. 

    I think so.  I thought it was a mistake last year not to stay in SA for the week.

     

    WAKE UP ANDY… IT’S GAMEDAY!!!

    There’s no GameDay thread. I don’t know whether I’m coming or going, whether I’m Arthur or Martha.

    IT’S KOYAANISQATSI !!!!!

     

    2 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    WAKE UP ANDY… IT’S GAMEDAY!!!

    There’s no GameDay thread. I don’t know whether I’m coming or going, whether I’m Arthur or Martha.

    IT’S KOYAANISQATSI !!!!!

     

    Good morning WcW

    Up with the chickens?

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