PREGAME: Rd 23 vs Gold Coast

[titan_uranus 24,552]

50 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

In: Bowey, Woey, Laurie, K Brown
Out: Howes, Billings, Oliver, Melksham
 

McVee and Rivers a half in the midfield each.

Viney to do his thing for 75% of the game.

Sparrow, Laurie, Kolt, ANB, Pickett all frequently rotating as the 3rd mid.

Next week is the week for goodbyes or hellos.

FB: McVee Tomlinson Hore
HB: Salem McDonald Lever
C; Langdon Rivers Woey
HF: ANB Petty Chandler
FF: Fritsch JVR Pickett
Foll: Gawn Sparrow Viney
Int: Bowey Laurie Kolt Turner 
S: K Brown

Not against this. Certainly in favour of the first three - I'm also in favour of the sub being not Melksham, but not sure if he deserves to be dropped.

[jumbo returns 6,703]

Dropping Howes 🤦‍♂️
He’s the bloody future 

[rpfc 28,037]

Tank pls. No point risking Gawn, and a few others.

[DubDee 24,280]

Hopefully the Saints can beat either Cats or Blues and we can snap up pick 5

[jumbo returns 6,703]

1 hour ago, Demonstone said:

What statement might that be, given that the club has known for weeks that Nibbler is leaving?

Cool story 

[jumbo returns 6,703]

Just now, DubDee said:

Hopefully the Saints can beat either Cats or Blues and we can snap up pick 5

This ^^

[Ted Lasso 18,728]

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. 

[DeeSpencer 24,673]

11 minutes ago, jumbo returns said:

Dropping Howes 🤦‍♂️
He’s the bloody future 

Future of what? He can't defend and doesn't offer enough in attack. He's had an ok first season at the AFL level but needs a massive preseason rather than be gifted any extra games. Has to come back stronger, more physical and more willing to get the ball.

[roy11 3,647]

4 hours ago, layzie said:

For everyone talking about the game style right now both good and bad I have an question for you and I'm keen to hear the responses:

- Would you like to see us attempt to play an attacking, free flowing, 'through the middle' style of footy and see us try to develop this even if it means potentially being smacked by 10 goals plus?

OR

- Do you want to see us go up there and put up a fight with the strangle approach we used against Port? It won't be pretty but if executed we may lose by a small margin or even get a win.

Keen to hear your thoughts. 

Hate to be all Ted Lasso but i'd just tell them go out there make the supporters proud and have fun aha. I get its not super professional and very juniors-like but what else is there to do at this stage of the year.

I'm anticipating quite a few changes to the list and gameplay next year so these 2 games are a bit meaningless.

 

[Demonstone 21,694]

10 minutes ago, jumbo returns said:

Cool story 

Just the facts, ma'am.

[picket fence 16,625]

1 hour ago, Redleg said:

It’s coming.

It is???? Well spill it, and it better not be a windup!!🥴

[jumbo returns 6,703]

41 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Future of what? He can't defend and doesn't offer enough in attack. He's had an ok first season at the AFL level but needs a massive preseason rather than be gifted any extra games. Has to come back stronger, more physical and more willing to get the ball.

Yeah yeah

Let's play Billings

[Redleg 39,943]

30 minutes ago, picket fence said:

It is???? Well spill it, and it better not be a windup!!🥴

Given Goody’s comments he has to play this week or next.

[CHF 2,696]

I would like to see Sestan given a run. 

[Go the Biff 3,359]

43 minutes ago, CHF said:

I would like to see Sestan given a run. 

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 

[CHF 2,696]

1 minute 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 

Fair enough but I would still give him a run this week or next week to see how he reacts to the situation and to give him some clear incentive over the off season.

[Young Angus 684]

These next games mean something...but the opposite of what they usually do, we want to lose them and want others to win to give us a better draft pick potentially.

Winning them won't achieve anything and supporters know that at this stage for 2024.  Winning would be a waste, not to mention a meaningless risk for players like Gawn. 

[ex52k2 238]

What do we want out of 2024 at this late stage?

Our season is cooked, so how do we get the best result from now for the MFC.

Do we know if Fullerton can play at AFL level or do we just leave him at Casey until we delist him. Drop Gawn, in for medical,

Bring in Jefferson for 2 matches after telling him this is what AFL is like and strive over preseason to get there

Use the remaining 2 games as a positive for 2025, if in doubt play them.

Whats the worst that can happen? Lose 2  dead games, have a look at players and possibly improve our draft position.

It wont matter to the vast majority of our supporters, they wont go anyway, Petty will still be a forward, at night, cold, dark or just couldnt care. Let us see the possible future and enjoy the DEES at the G. For now! 

[M_9 1,977]

I know it won't happen, but I'd love to see Fullarton come in for the two remaining games and JvR played forward for 100% of both games.

[Jaded No More 67,546]

5 hours ago, ex52k2 said:

What do we want out of 2024 at this late stage?

 

To beat the [censored] Pies! 

[godees 811]

18 hours ago, DubDee said:

Hopefully the Saints can beat either Cats or Blues and we can snap up pick 5

Saints should beat the blues. They are decimated by injury. West Coast should beat them too. It may also be a double benefit as saints might get first round compensation for Battle.

I do think we are a chance to win either of our games, though won’t be favourites.

Edited August 15 by godees

[Ferghus31 80]

Hopefully its Goodwins second last game as Coach 

[adonski 10,775]

Jesus Christ we have a game this week!

[picket fence 16,625]

4 minutes ago, Ferghus31 said:

Hopefully its Goodwins second last game as Coach 

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!

[picket fence 16,625]

So far no announcement re Jeffo. Am I the only one that senses a lost opportunity on behalf of the club to blood this player based on very good recent form? The club has missed a Golden opportunity here to give the supporters something to look forward to. Very disappointing!