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GAMEDAY: Rd 11 vs St. Kilda

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Game day baby. Pumped!

Go the mighty Dees!

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6 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Look away Dees fans 😱

 

This is what happens when we don't have any real 2nd ruck on our list, or at least we don't use them.

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    14 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    BBB’s with Casey right now.

    No sign of Howes there though 

    Oh Howes to the ruck

    Andy Samberg GIF

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    5 minutes ago, ElDiablo14 said:

    This is what happens when we don't have any real 2nd ruck on our list, or at least we don't use them.

    Bit unfair to say we don't have a 2nd Ruck on our list. Fullarton, Verral and Farris-White are rucks. Arguably Fullarton and hmm.. Schache can play the role.
    In terms of using them, we tried two rucks last year if you remember.... didn't work out so well.  

    I think what you are trying to say is that losing a star player like Gawn leaves a hole that is bloody hard to fill, because Gawn is *THAT* good.

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    What makes no sense is why, if Gawn is in doubt, did we take Fullerton off the emergency list and we don’t have Verrell listed either?

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    Just now, Jaded No More said:

    What makes no sense is why, if Gawn is in doubt, did we take Fullerton off the emergency list and we don’t have Verrell listed either?

    Gawn is fine he was testing the strapping on his leg if it was too tight or not. all good here

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    1 minute ago, Jaded No More said:

    What makes no sense is why, if Gawn is in doubt, did we take Fullerton off the emergency list and we don’t have Verrell listed either?

    maybe it's only just come on in the last hour or so? in any case it really does highlight our glaring lack of ruck depth. Jacob Van Rooyen rucking against Rowan Marshall for a full game is going to give the Saints a pretty big edge if Max doesn't get up.

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    Just now, Tracca said:

    Gawn is fine he was testing the strapping on his leg if it was too tight or not. all good here

    My MFCSS is outta control

    I Dont Believe You Black And White GIF by Applause Social

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    2 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

    What makes no sense is why, if Gawn is in doubt, did we take Fullerton off the emergency list and we don’t have Verrell listed either?

    I can only assume the swap between Fullerton and Brown was due to Fullertons fitness.

     

    Just now, Jaded No More said:

    My MFCSS is outta control

    I Dont Believe You Black And White GIF by Applause Social

    haha dont stress!!

    Just now, Tracca said:

    haha dont stress!!

    Because telling a Melbourne supporter not to stress has never not worked 😂

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    6 minutes ago, Ouch! said:

    Bit unfair to say we don't have a 2nd Ruck on our list. Fullarton, Verral and Farris-White are rucks. Arguably Fullarton and hmm.. Schache can play the role.
    In terms of using them, we tried two rucks last year if you remember.... didn't work out so well.  

    I think what you are trying to say is that losing a star player like Gawn leaves a hole that is bloody hard to fill, because Gawn is *THAT* good.

    I mean we are having him play like 95% of games, not enough rest for a veteran body.

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    Pity, deserved a Full game!

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    Taj is incredibly stiff, it's pretty rough to give a bloke a full game who's shown next to nothing in the 2's over a kid who's been playing quite well in the 1's

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    Just now, Ted Lasso said:

    Taj is incredibly stiff, it's pretty rough to give a bloke a full game who's shown next to nothing in the 2's over a kid who's been playing quite well in the 1's

    totally agree, Hunter has been average at Casey

    10 minutes ago, ElDiablo14 said:

    I mean we are having him play like 95% of games, not enough rest for a veteran body.

    Correct.  Fullo shldve been trialled last week to see where he's at in a fitness / form / capability sense.

    Have they swapped Benny out today for a last mini inclusion?

    At least if Gawn goes down early we have Taj to cover him

    😂

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    2 minutes ago, Ted Lasso said:

    Taj is incredibly stiff, it's pretty rough to give a bloke a full game who's shown next to nothing in the 2's over a kid who's been playing quite well in the 1's

    agree but i think we went with experience over a kid as we have a few young guys out there

    Taj progressing well

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    Now I'm more worried about Max's calf. On one hand I didn't want him to miss today,  but gee if he does anymore damage to it it could be costly 


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