GAMEDAY: Rd 08 vs Geelong

[Demonland 65,840]

It's Game Day and the two oldest teams in the competition, the Demons and the Cats, come face to face in a true 8 point game. The Cats are unbeaten after 8 rounds whilst the Dees will be keen to take a scalp and stamp their credentials on the 2024 season. May the 4th Be With You Melbourne.

[whatwhat say what 19,231]

toey as

[Binmans PA 26,290]

6 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

toey as

I'm excited.

The next two games will give us a huge sense of the rest of the season.

Edited May 3 by Binmans PA

[Pennant St Dee 11,351]

23 minutes ago, Binmans PA said:

I'm excited.

The next two games will give us a huge sense of the rest of the season.

I actually am thinking towards seasons end in terms of just show me something (I think we’re actually we’re actually working towards to be in place by seasons end) to make go yep I can see it. The result whilst I want to win is secondary 

Edited May 3 by Pennant St Dee

[Binmans PA 26,290]

2 minutes ago, Pennant St Dee said:

I actually am thinking towards seasons end in terms of just show me something (I think we’re actually we’re actually working towards to be in place by seasons end) to make go yep I can see it. The result whilst I want to win is secondary 

We're talking game style here and ability to execute it? And specifically, the back to front slingshot transition, winning whilst conceding territory or...?

[Pennant St Dee 11,351]

9 minutes ago, Binmans PA said:

We're talking game style here and ability to execute it? And specifically, the back to front slingshot transition, winning whilst conceding territory or...?

Yes I can see the slingshot quick through the corridor movement were looking for setting up deeper than pressing up and locking it in with repeated entries as our only plan.  I really like it, looking forward to 25 in a similar vein to seeing us develop our team defence in 20. But you never know we may progress quicker than expected 

[DubDee 20,950]

Can’t sleep

Gonna be a long day

only 14 hours to go! 😬

[Bitter but optimistic 21,364]

Well this is a big one. 

I'm not sure how good the Scats are but ... neither am I certain how good we are. Consequently, your good old Uncle Bitter is sallying forth from The Manor tonight to find an answer.

I believe we will win this game on the strength of our superb defenders.

Dawkins has been quiet of late and , you would think due to fire, but if he escapes any flailing elbows, May will be too good.

There's been speculation about who takes care of Cameron but I reckon it has to be Tmac. He has the tank to run with him and the body work and nous to counter Cameron's expected advantage in agility.

Our mids will win ( Danger out helps ) and surely Viney is due for a big bone crunching impact game.

Forwards ??? Hopefully Petty finally finds some form and some goals. I'm not sure about Disco yet but if he can snag a couple in this setting we will know a lot more. Hopefully one, or ideally both of the above get into the game early as it will take some heat off Fritta and allow him to do what he does best.  He is our key forward.

Kozzie, as always, will have the defenders on edge and a couple of goals from the mids will also be welcome.

PS. Rohan is a prime goose.

Dees by 19 !!!

( A red and blue leather party follows at Romsey )

Edited May 3 by Bitter but optimistic

[Smokey 4,141]

Something something 8 point game 

blah blah just get it done boys 

[forever demons 1,854]

22 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Well this is a big one. 

I'm not sure how good the Scats are but ... neither am I certain how good we are. Consequently, your good old Uncle Bitter is sallying forth from The Manor tonight to find an answer.

I believe we will win this game on the strength of our superb defenders.

Dawkins has been quiet of late and , you would think due to fire, but if he escapes any flailing elbows, May will be too good.

There's been speculation about who takes care of Cameron but I reckon it has to be Tmac. He has the tank to run with him and the body work and nous to counter Cameron's expected advantage in agility.

Our mids will win ( Danger out helps ) and surely Viney is due for a big bone crunching impact game.

Forwards ??? Hopefully Petty finally finds some form and some goals. I'm not sure about Disco yet but if he can snag a couple in this setting we will know a lot more. Hopefully one, or ideally both of the above get into the game early as it will take some heat off Fritta and allow him to do what he does best.  He is our key forward.

Kozzie, as always, will have the defenders on edge and a couple of goals from the mids will also be welcome.

PS. Rohan is a prime goose.

Dees by 19 !!!

( A red and blue leather party follows at Romsey )

can I  come ,i will be the one using a walker and i promise to be naughty very very  naughty

[Bitter but optimistic 21,364]

14 minutes ago, forever demons said:

can I  come ,i will be the one using a walker and i promise to be naughty very very  naughty

It's strictly perverts only fd .

[BDA 20,298]

I really want to beat the Cats. Seeing them 7-0 and sitting pretty on top of the ladder is nauseating.

But to give the devil is due they are very well coached, have been executing their game plan superbly and in Jeremy Cameron have the most damaging player in the comp. It will be a tough assignment.

Would be a perfect time for Petty to rediscover his form. He has been a shadow of himself since returning from injury

I'm not confident but with some luck we might just get over the line.

Dees by 10 

[leave it to deever 15,951]

Oh dear this is a big game.

That confidence I had of yesteryear is slowly diminishing.

If we win this it will be back in time for the blues game.

Come on Petty remind us why were worried about you being poached.

And Jvr we give you the roo chant so can you please clunk a few more.

A must win game for genuine flag contention.

Us by 5.

[Demon17 4,621]

What a way to start Game Day. Reading the Age's back page lead article this morning on big Max. Greatest ruckman of this century says Luke Darcy (with Cox), and has most AA selections of any ruckman, level with Madden and Cox.

Nice one Max.

But leadership qualities to go with it.  Like watching Petracca and co its a blessing to be watching this team and probably a generational talent pool of a players group.

Worth a pre-game read to settle the nerves.

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[picket fence 15,345]

Am I the only one that would have BBB in for Petty??

[Bombay Airconditioning 5,941]

From the parts of last nights game I did see, I saw two teams move the ball very quickly and Collingwood kick to an open fwd line and back their players in 1 on 1. We always seem very congested, I’d like to see that change tonight. 

[Bombay Airconditioning 5,941]

Also would like a massive collective lift from our midfield who have been treading water of late.

[Demongirl35 825]

Hopefully we show up in numbers this week and next week. So keen for this test! Come on dees!

[Kent 2,602]

22 minutes ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

From the parts of last nights game I did see, I saw two teams move the ball very quickly and Collingwood kick to an open fwd line and back their players in 1 on 1. We always seem very congested, I’d like to see that change tonight. 

we cause the congestion so unfortunately you will see it again tonight

[spirit of norm smith 13,123]

Time to step up or shut up.  Time to deliver.  Cats are a top team.  Strengths across the park.  Genuine superstar in Cameron.   We need to show that we are still a serious contender.  All the recent news is about the Cats, Blues, Giants, Swans, Power, ‘Pies are back’, ‘Bombers are rising’ and we are forgotten.   We are not to be forgotten.  Lift.  Trac.  Clarry.  JV7.  This will be a pressure cooker. Finals like atmosphere.  A big game. Let’s show that we’re not a falling star and have plenty of talent and determination left. Go Dees. Fire up 🔥 

[Newport34 161]

Game day baby. Pumped!

I just watched round 4, 2021 at the G v cats. May went off early after a Hawkins “accidental” elbow to the face. We still won.

Good times. Go Dees! 

See you at the G.

SN

[Bombay Airconditioning 5,941]

1 minute ago, Kent said:

we cause the congestion so unfortunately you will see it again tonight

Agree but I remain hopeful.

[picket fence 15,345]

53 minutes ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

From the parts of last nights game I did see, I saw two teams move the ball very quickly and Collingwood kick to an open fwd line and back their players in 1 on 1. We always seem very congested, I’d like to see that change tonight. 

Im not holding my breath!

[dl4e 5,608]

Our last game was appaling but the moggies are due for a loss.

[Fromgotowoewodin 755]

Need our best players playing well to win, if Clarry, Trac and Viney can get going to their normal standards we’ll go close, then we just need to hold Cameron and we should have done enough