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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How tough is Maysie?

 

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3 hours ago, Queanbeyan Demon said:

Can we bring in Henry Coles or Vinnie Catoggio as well?

Yes thank you, already acknowledged...

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

[Damo 3,355]

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.

Edited April 3 by Damo

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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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Danger danger danger 

danger game v Crows. 

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

Dees on alert 

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Strange it's game day in a few hours.

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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. 

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Fun fact:

 

 

The number of the Beast 

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6 hours ago, Demonland said:

 

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

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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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21 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

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?

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

 

Edited April 3 by BAMF

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4 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Danger danger danger 

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. 

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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.

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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 !!!!!

 

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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

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