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PREGAME: Rd 12 vs Fremantle

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Forecast for Sunday is 4deg going up to 18deg with no rain.

Looks perfect for footy

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    2 hours ago, DemonWA said:

    Disco has been trialled as a forward in a handful of games. He has had one good showing in that role and a few quiet matches.

    Both Petty and Disco exploded in a new position against the Tiges, wish we could play them every week. We'd be unstoppable. 

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    I missed what happened to JVR?

     

     
    10 hours ago, Demon Dynasty said:

    This is pretty much a game to ensure we stay in the race for the top four.

    We have no 'genuine natural' forwards in any real form bar Fritta (2.5 goals per game in 24) & Kozzy and Kozzy's being used substantially in the mid field to give us some drive out of there of late (1.7 goals per game... nb given his minutes in the middle).

    Besides Tracc spending significant minutes forward or getting away from the oppo out the front of CBs and scoring (1.2 goals a game). 

    Then the occasional (every other match) goal from Viney (0.6), our other 'regular' genuine mids generally don't score goals.

    Sparrow 0.3

    Clarry 1 goal in 11 matches

    You then have...

    An under done out-of-form Petty potentially carrying a niggle and who's probably going to also be asked to relieve Max in the middle for 12% or so of CBAs.

    He's also struggled to do what he's supposed to do.  Having only scored 2 goals in 9 matches, averaging a whopping 0.2 goals a match so far. 

    That's on track for one goal every 5 matches at this point.  Name me another team, bar North and/or the Eagles, that would keep playing someone so out of form for this many weeks here?

    An under done Smacca who may or may not comtribute.

    And Chin, who while i love his scrapping ability and pressure side at ground level, is also a hit and miss prospect in front of the sticks, averaging less than a goal a game so far in 24 (0.9)

    Then there's the occasional cameo from Nibbla averaging 0.6 goals per match.  Again that's approx 1 goal every other game.

    I know we're a defensive side and usually keep teams to lowish scores but i'm strugglimg to see how we kick a winning score here against decent oppo (Freo being one of those) or better opponents from here, bar some sort of miracle from Petty, Brown or Roo (1.3 goals)  / Melky on their returns.

    Turner would probably need to kick at least two or more (if he plays) this week yes?  Possible but again an unreliable score source at this point.

    Let's face it, we presently have a very uninspiring forward line in a talent/form 'genuine natural forward' sense where you can actually put your trust in them to score each week.  And potentiality to kick multiple goals on top, bar Fritta & Kozzy.

    And no i'm not putting BBB in here as he is just too hit & miss as a week to week proposition at this stage of his career in terms of even making it on the park let alone scoring (1.2 goals on ave so far in 2024).

    Our forward woes and ability to put goals on the board (against decent or better oppo) continues to be our Achilles heal 3 years on from 2021.

    Thankfully Freo has averaged less points per game than dees…

    2 hours ago, Dee Zephyr said:

    Is it more believable when you shout it?

    HELL YEAAAAAAHHHHH

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    21 minutes ago, Kent said:

    I missed what happened to JVR?

     

    Pulled up sore at training.  Not too bad, more ’precautionary’. As i read it.

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    Jack Billings 

    Bailey Laurie 

    Daniel Turner

    Ben Brown

     

    Gee that list is a surprise wouldn't have guessed any of them

    Desperation i guess

    2 hours ago, roy11 said:

    Both Petty and Disco exploded in a new position against the Tiges, wish we could play them every week. We'd be unstoppable. 

    Bill Murray Film GIF by Hollywood Suite

    Perfect.

    Call in Consultant Bill Murray now to 'fix' the AFL match fixtures.

     

    Edited by Tarax Club
    AFL footy its a level playing field.

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    Greetings from the Alice, where it has rained for 24 hours, but has now stopped thankfully. No sign of the sun since Tuesday but the forecast says sunny both Sat and Sun.

    Anyone know what the team is doing tomorrow? Captain's run? What time? Any info would be gratefully received.

    On another note, I am dumbfounded that BBB is in the squad. Last time he played, it was excruciating to watch this once fine footballer on his last legs.

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    Concerned about this one. Dual ruck combo going to be a real challenge for Max particularly with no JVR. Think we need to put the clamps on Serong. Brayshaw damaging also but we not best advised to tag both. Our midfield has been struggling. 


    6 minutes ago, Deelectable said:

    Concerned about this one. Dual ruck combo going to be a real challenge for Max particularly with no JVR.

    I’m worried how we handle Jackson as extra midfielder/going forward. He isn’t a one grab mark but he gets his own crumb and T-Mac and Thommo aren’t as strong on the ground as they are in the air.

    23 minutes ago, demosaw said:

    I’m worried how we handle Jackson as extra midfielder/going forward. He isn’t a one grab mark but he gets his own crumb and T-Mac and Thommo aren’t as strong on the ground as they are in the air.

    Wasnt it last time he got the 3 votes?

    Seems all our ex ruckmen grow another leg when playing against max

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    37 minutes ago, Deelectable said:

    Concerned about this one. Dual ruck combo going to be a real challenge for Max particularly with no JVR. Think we need to put the clamps on Serong. Brayshaw damaging also but we not best advised to tag both. Our midfield has been struggling. 

    Now that JVR is out who is going to replace him in the ruck?

    23 minutes ago, Dingo said:

    Now that JVR is out who is going to replace him in the ruck?

    Petty, you know, that guy who replaced him in that role vs WC two weeks ago when he was out with concussion.

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    Turner selected over BBB.

    Frederick back for Freo. They're fielding about as strong a side as they'd hope to unfortunately.

     

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    9 minutes ago, Nascent said:

    Turner in for Petty as the only change

    Jvr not Petty . Our forward line is pretty bleak on paper. Fritta and kosi only proven regular goal kickers.

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    Just now, Bates Mate said:

    Jvr not Petty 

    Corrected, not sure why I typed that... brain on autopilot

    1 hour ago, Deelectable said:

    Concerned about this one. Dual ruck combo going to be a real challenge for Max particularly with no JVR. Think we need to put the clamps on Serong. Brayshaw damaging also but we not best advised to tag both. Our midfield has been struggling. 

    I had exactly the same thoughts. Darcy and Jackson vs Gawn solo is a big ask, even for the great man.

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    IN: Michael Frederick, Sam Sturt
    OUT: Tom Emmett (omitted), Matthew Johnson (managed)

    B: Heath Chapman, Alex Pearce, Joshua Draper
    HB: James Aish, Luke Ryan, Jordan Clark
    C: Jeremy Sharp, Andrew Brayshaw, Hayden Young
    HF: Jaeger O’Meara, Sam Switkowski, Michael Frederick
    FF: Josh Treacy, Jye Amiss, Luke Jackson
    R/Fol: Sean Darcy, Caleb Serong, Nat Fyfe
    INT: Michael Walters, Sam Sturt, Corey Wagner, Bailey Banfield, Brandon Walker
    EMG: Tom Emmett, Neil Erasmus, Matthew Johnson

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    Short passes to leading forwards please. Ryan, Clark and Pearce will gobble up any high entries. 

     

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    2 hours ago, Flower Magic said:

    Anyone know what the team is doing tomorrow? Captain's run? What time? Any info would be gratefully received.

    Now able to answer my own question - captain's run 1.00pm tomorrow at the ground. Will be there with bells on.

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