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PREGAME: Rd 20 vs GWS

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3 hours ago, MrFreeze said:

Hope Laurie cracks hard on the defensive end and spends some time at centre bounce. He has never really had a chance to play mid in the firsts, usually stuck in the HF graveyard shift. He is a great tackler and can be clean in traffic.

Can also be a bit of a panic merchant turnover king at times MF.  And that's playing in the middle (when he does) at Casey.

Fingers and toes crossed if he goes into the middle.  Might be better to just leave him rolling through as a HF off the bench for now with minimal time through the middle?

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    1 hour ago, DubDee said:

    Billings got 18 touches on as sub 

    And Jordon played 65 games in 3 years

    just appalling 

    no wonder he left

    You can't be serious. Jordon played the Grand Final for zero minutes. That is credited with one game and a hollow premiership medallion

    Saying he played 65 games is irrelevant. How many games was he sub? And how many minuted did he play when he was sub?

     

    And this from you:

    Windsor is a gun. Quick skilled high draft pick. unfair comparison on young Brown. Windsor has been amazing and deserved every game, fantastic that the club backed him from day 1

     

    How would Windsor be travelling if he had been treated like Brown?

    He is a jet we all get that but if he been treated like Brown we may still be wondering. If he was languishing at Casey getting 24 tackles and not being picked you'd say "well he's a young player who should be grateful for his minutes" 

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    23 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    Lachie Hunter rumoured to come back in next week to play his 200th against his old mob.

    We're picking severely out-of-form players on sentimental value now?  Has been horrid most weeks at Casey.

    Hope not!

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    3 hours ago, YesitwasaWin4theAges said:

    It's exactly what we need more of in our team.

    I thought Sparrow was ready to explode this year after his pre season performance against the Blues.

    2-3 weeks at Casey might do him some good.

    He is named as an emergency so no game at either level this week i assume?

    Same with K Brown & Howes.

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    11 minutes ago, Demon Dynasty said:

    Can also be a bit of a panic merchant turnover king at times MF.  And that's playing in the middle (when he does) at Casey.

    Fingers and toes crossed if he goes into the middle.  Might be better to just leave him rolling through as a HF off the bench for now with minimal time through the middle?

    One half of our starting midfield are panic merchant turnover kings, statistically speaking.  The quicker number 4 gets a run in there the better. 

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    15 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

    You can't be serious. Jordon played the Grand Final for zero minutes. That is credited with one game and a hollow premiership medallion

    Saying he played 65 games is irrelevant. How many games was he sub? And how many minuted did he play when he was sub?

     

    And this from you:

    Windsor is a gun. Quick skilled high draft pick. unfair comparison on young Brown. Windsor has been amazing and deserved every game, fantastic that the club backed him from day 1

     

    How would Windsor be travelling if he had been treated like Brown?

    He is a jet we all get that but if he been treated like Brown we may still be wondering. If he was languishing at Casey getting 24 tackles and not being picked you'd say "well he's a young player who should be grateful for his minutes" 

    Jordon 65 games 13 impacted by sub, not sure how these facts are irrelevant 

    regarding Windsor and Brown. let me try to break this down for you. Some young players instantly take to the game - so you play them. Others take time so you play them in the 2’s. 

    How would Windsor be travelling if he was treated like Brown? who knows? they are different players

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    43 minutes ago, Nascent said:

    the lord of the rings horse GIF

    Just need someone to photoshop a dees jumper on

     

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    7 hours ago, Little Goffy said:

     

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    Has Gawny lost his ring?

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    Can't help but feel Max's inclusion is well meant but foolhardy desperation. 

    Hope this doesn't exasperate his injury.

    Go Dees ... keep well Max.

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    Right call on sparrow. He can have no complaints

     

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    9 hours ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    Lachie Hunter rumoured to come back in next week to play his 200th against his old mob.

    Source?

    Sounds like rubbish to me. Since when have we ever picked someone for sentimental reasons?

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    11 minutes ago, BDA said:

    Right call on sparrow. He can have no complaints

     

    Agreed but I didn't think it would ever happen.

     

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    On 22/07/2024 at 09:32, picket fence said:

    Yep Fritsch was putrid and is a weak tackler, needs more desperation and needs a spell. BRING IN JEFFO! Time for a bold call Goody

    Jeffo may well be very useful - at a time when Fritta is down on form and impact - and Jeffo will only benefit from the experience and senior onfield associations. Many things appear quite possible, and Verral is just a moment away, as well. The same enrichment opportunities apply with Gawn back where his leadership can be consistently applied across a whole game. Given the return of Melk, the budding abilities of JVR and the keen eyes of ANB and Chin, things could really happen but it must be time to bring all of these synergies to the fore. 

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    Melksham on radio this morning revealed that Gawn has a fitness test today.

    Also said Sparrow plays a defensive and team role but also needs to play with more freedom without just focusing on his team role, which is why he’s been dropped. Sounds 100% spot on to me. 

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    30 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

    Source?

    Sounds like rubbish to me. Since when have we ever picked someone for sentimental reasons?

    The Tackle on Fox Footy last night.

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    10 hours ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    Lachie Hunter rumoured to come back in next week to play his 200th against his old mob.

    Just because it is his 200th is NO Guarantee of a spot and nor should it be! He would want to tear it up at Casey First. Not that thats any factor, just look at Pettys elevation on no form!

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    I'm going early and calling this a Demon win by no less than 33 points.

    Max to crush the ruck and Fritta and Milk to have a busy time with four goals each. 

    Jvr with five.

     

     

     

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    11 hours ago, Demon Dynasty said:

    We're picking severely out-of-form players on sentimental value now?  Has been horrid most weeks at Casey.

    Hope not!

    According to his stats he’s played 197 games DD.

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    2 hours ago, beelzebub said:

    Can't help but feel Max's inclusion is well meant but foolhardy desperation. 

    Hope this doesn't exasperate his injury.

    Go Dees ... keep well Max.

    I'm exasperated by the notion that the medical team, Gawn and the FD would knowingly put him in a position to exacerbate the injury, without weighing up the risk.

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    last 8 games for GWS

    • 14g 5b
    • 17.6
    • 18.8
    • 12.6
    • 11.9
    • 9.19
    • 12.7
    • 11.12

    incredibly accurate which suggests a) luck; b) kicking close to goal or c) kicking from the corridor

    Don't know the breakdown of set shots, out-the-back, stoppage etc but they are doing something right.

     

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    12 hours ago, Demon Dynasty said:

    Can also be a bit of a panic merchant turnover king at times MF.  And that's playing in the middle (when he does) at Casey.

    Fingers and toes crossed if he goes into the middle.  Might be better to just leave him rolling through as a HF off the bench for now with minimal time through the middle?

    A bit? He plays hot potato with the ball if there is even a hint of pressure. He consistently coughs it up. He misses regulation shots on goal and is too slight for AFL football. Goodwin again backing the wrong horse. There is no future for Laurie at AFL level

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