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PREGAME: Rd 07 vs Richmond

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2 hours ago, Young Blood said:

I think we'll see Disco Turner in the side if not this week then very soon.

The footage of him turning the bloke on the mark inside out and kicking a goal suggests he knows he’s too good for VFL now. 

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That's a huge overreaction unless you were born in 2015. 

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Can we have a thread called "handbags at dawn" where all the bickering gets moved to, it just ends up clogging up an otherwise good thread with stuff no one else is interested in seeing.  

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Tholstrup was essentially Kozzy's replacement last round and naturally makes way for his return this week. Kolt's time will come I am sure.

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17 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

jefferson did the same thing the week before

I saw that. Disco’s got a lot more exposure to what we want from him, and has had a taste of AFL pressure. I think he’s going to be useful, and I believe the club is very pleased with his progress.

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17 hours ago, The heart beats true said:

I saw that. Disco’s got a lot more exposure to what we want from him, and has had a taste of AFL pressure. I think he’s going to be useful, and I believe the club is very pleased with his progress.

I think a stint up forward is right in this guy's wheelhouse. 

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4 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Has Laurie ever been played in the seniors as a pure midfielder for a whole game? I feel that if Oliver doesn't play against Richmond maybe it's time to find out how Laurie goes in that role.  

Not to my knowledge. Last year we used Jordon in the midfield and Laurie has only had one game at AFL level this year.

In 2023 Laurie did not play VFL as a midfielder as we had Dunstan at VFL level. Might have played as an outside mid/wing at VFL level.

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13 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Has Laurie ever been played in the seniors as a pure midfielder for a whole game? I feel that if Oliver doesn't play against Richmond maybe it's time to find out how Laurie goes in that role.  

From my watching LDC sadly I think he is one of those players who is too good for VFL and NQR at AFL level. We will know by the end of this year.

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12 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Not to my knowledge. Last year we used Jordon in the midfield and Laurie has only had one game at AFL level this year.

In 2023 Laurie did not play VFL as a midfielder as we had Dunstan at VFL level. Might have played as an outside mid/wing at VFL level.

Not wing that i can recall.  Def in the middle for a fair amount of time in 23.  Same vs Port over the weekend.

4 minutes ago, old dee said:

From my watching LDC sadly I think he is one of those players who is too good for VFL and NQR at AFL level. We will know by the end of this year.

Welcome back Mr Old.

Yes that's my assessment to date also. 

At VFL level he has a tendancy for a few too many basic turnovers and  second to the ball a fair bit if my memory serves me.correctly.

As you say he has plenty of time ahead  to prove that he has what it takes though.

Sounds like he might get a call up for Clarry for Anzac eve.  Will be an interesting watch if he does.

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3 hours ago, The heart beats true said:

Why is everyone assuming Clayton doesn’t play? Has that actually been spoken about anywhere?

Picket fence is on match committee and said he won't play

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Ima taking some 4.20 on Richmond

Exactly the type of game we #@^* up

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28 minutes ago, Kent said:

Ima taking some 4.20 on Richmond

Exactly the type of game we #@^* up

There haven’t been many games we have stuffed up over the last 4 years when overwhelming favourites. I wouldn’t say it’s ‘exactly’ the type of game we lose. 

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Picket fence is on match committee and said he won't play

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Apparently training well and says he will be right.

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On 16/04/2024 at 13:12, Diamond_Jim said:

Other than BBB who I think would benefit from a longer break and the compulsory in for Salem and the return of Picket I'd like to see the team settle. Fullarton in for the week to take 50% ruck and to give JVR some more forward time. Max to be used more sparingly.

Correct, tick, no wuz.

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I saw that. Disco’s got a lot more exposure to what we want from him, and has had a taste of AFL pressure. I think he’s going to be useful, and I believe the club is very pleased with his progress.

Now Disco needs the opportunities, albeit with some interim patience; he could well prove to be a very clean player in the senior team given glimpses of form and ability. I wish the lad well; it is hoped his confidence and endeavour take a leap into regular selection, starting this year.

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5 hours ago, forever demons said:

how do you smoke that,good grief

In an extremely tight circle of mates, up-wind.

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On 12/04/2024 at 11:37, Fat Tony said:

And the issue with Brown and Petty is not just a last night thing. The lack of pressure from Brown, Petty, JVR and Fritsch means we can only play three IMO.

I disagree. If Kozzy plays, his pace makes our front half a completely different proposition. 

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