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PREGAME: Rd 23 vs Gold Coast

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3 hours ago, picket fence said:

Listened to Dwanes world the other day did anyone else catch Chris from Camberwells take?? He reckons Goody will be gone by seasons end. Now I know everyone has an opinion but for some reason I have a sneaky suspicion that he could be onto something here!

Oh yes, Chris from Camberwell is definitely someone I suggest you listen to. He is not at all unhinged. 

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    On 13/08/2024 at 16:26, FreedFromDesire said:

    Would very much like to see Jefferson get a go. His progress this year would indicate he's worked really hard I think, and a game late in the season gives him a chance to get a feel for the pace and strength of opposition defenders and thus a target to work towards during the offseason. Otherwise, he's 6-7 months off being anywhere near a game.

    Precisely correct. What would a pre-season preparation achieve if he was not - at the minimum - experienced in the demands of the big-time game, the team of participants, the desirable options onfield and the areas of his own game that could be expanded, further developed and contributory?

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    23 hours ago, Ted Lasso said:

    No Oliver will be interested because in theory Sparrow should play as a full time on baller. it'll be great to see how he goes. 

    Sparrow would relish something meaningful - and positive - instead of a negating role.

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    9 minutes ago, Deemania since 56 said:

    Sparrow would relish something meaningful - and positive - instead of a negating role.

    I'd really hope that Sparrow would be happy to take any role assigned to him that will help the team, as I would any player.

    This match is a good chance for a lot of players to prove they have the desire to play on next season.

    Just checked our injury list and saw it includes May, Oliver, Petracca, Windsor and Spargo.  You just can't replace those sorts of players, but it's a great opportunity for the likes of Hore, Howes, Kolt & Disco (at least) to learn and smash in.

    You'd hope some of the older players that have drifted towards the end of the season, or throughout it to really come home with a wet sail too.

    Go Dees!

     

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    5 hours ago, picket fence said:

    Listened to Dwanes world the other day did anyone else catch Chris from Camberwells take?? He reckons Goody will be gone by seasons end. Now I know everyone has an opinion but for some reason I have a sneaky suspicion that he could be onto something here!

    Yes, I found myself listening to that on the way to Bunnings! Dear old Chris from Camberwell, " if you find a competitor's lower price on a recycled coach, we'll take it in place of the only bloke who has delivered a premiership in 60 years!"

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    Did Chris from Camberwell also say that he wouldn't be buying a membership next year if the Club didn't change the CEO, the president, the coach and the doorman?

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    22 hours ago, Go the Biff said:

    After a promising period mid season I reckon his last month has been horrid. 

    A pity as I think he's one of the more intriguing players on our list 

    Agreed. Wonder if he will still be on the list after this year? I guess the rules changing for rookies may help

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    Bowey in

    Oliver out

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    Bowza in for Clazz may see a full midfield McVee game 

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    Wow one change Bowey in Oliver out. 

    @picket fence is going to have a heart attack!!!!

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    Bring it on baby, let's see how much we can break this place.

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    Has anyone got any energy left to complain about the team selections this week?

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    1 minute ago, Nascent said:

    Has any got any energy left to complain about the team selections this week?

    Predictable selections, predictable gameplan 

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    We almost won last week, probably should’ve, don’t think we need wholesale changes.

    In other selection news, Weid is in for Essendon.

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    Kynan Brown and Jefferson should be playing. Really wonder how decisions around players playing when not in form impacts the “culture” of the team. The FD have missed a trick here.

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    1 minute ago, Dee Zephyr said:

    We almost won last week, probably should’ve, don’t think we need wholesale changes.

    In other selection news, Weid is in for Essendon.

    Bag a hatful Weid!

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    2 minutes ago, layzie said:

    Bag a hatful Weid!

    Hope he has a great game, but has been playing in the backline. On an amusing note, Carlton has on their team sheet Matthew Kennedy at FF and Elijah Hollands at CHF - Lol, lol, lol. I hope the Weagles trounce them,

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    Goody must think a spot in Wildcard round is on the line

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    Bailey Laurie must be well down the pecking order! 

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    9 minutes ago, Heart Beats True said:

    Kynan Brown and Jefferson should be playing. Really wonder how decisions around players playing when not in form impacts the “culture” of the team. The FD have missed a trick here.

    What purpose is served by not playing them? Jefferson playing would give him a taste for it, he’d get a feel for the pace of the game or in our case lack off. 

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    1 hour ago, waynewussell said:

    Did Chris from Camberwell also say that he wouldn't be buying a membership next year if the Club didn't change the CEO, the president, the coach and the doorman?

    Chris isn't the sharpest tool in the shed at the best of times.

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    Casey didn’t play last week, maybe that had something to do with no Jeffo. 
    Next week might be different.

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