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PREGAME: Rd 01 vs GWS

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Just now, Roost it far said:

As in not injured??

Definitely NOT injured.

”Crook in the guts”

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    I’m all for it. With Pickett, Spargo, TMac, Melksham, McVee and Tholstrup all likely to return it seems we have a bit of extra depth about the place. 

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    12 minutes ago, picket fence said:

    Yeah, so you pick out an ordinary performance from 2023??? Yeah right🤮

    I didn't pick it out.

     

    @binman looks like we've drifted a bit in the betting market since 6 debutants announced. No surprise given some would think it's a bit radical.

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    Here goes the negative spin again from Barrett.  He takes every chance to pile into the Dees. Even when we are transparent and open, he wants a negative spin.  I mute him on the Tv now.  He loves the hate!!! 666 is his number. 
     

    IF ...

    it's been on off-season of declarations of love and positivity, and some more love, and then some more love after that ...

    THEN ...

    while I don't yet believe it, I don't mind the public strategy planning behind it. It ultimately won't mean anything, though, if the Demons don't get back into the finals.

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    I like this team.

    I think having AJ and Jeffo with JVR makes for a more dynamic forward setup, particularly as I think AJ will ruck more than he usually would against a depleted GWS ruck lineup allowing us to both rest Max and throw him forward. Also AJ is tough, he will take the pressure off JVR to crash every contest and should give him a chance to get some looks on a lead. The downside might be that it does mean Fritsch MUST play with intensity and tackle, we saw some of it this preseason but we also saw him look disinterested and not chase also, I hope he brings his intent. He’ll get good looks as a third/fourth forward but he needs to bring a pressure game. 

    Finally we get to see JVR as a permanent full forward!! Rip em apart Roo!!

    Jeffo did some good things against North, I like Disco but he hasn’t set the world on fire in the PS games. If Jefferson brings his best it could be exciting and we won’t lose a heap. 

    Langford and Lindsay are class, GWS are lacking inside mids and with Green either not playing or coming back from a calf having another bull to throw in there allowing Trac, Clarry and Viney to be thrown forward at stages is huge! Lindsay looked at home against Freo, I’m excited to see him. 


    Also while I’m excited to see what Henderson can do geez Kynan Brown is stiff, tackling machine, quick, does some nice things. Looked good when he came in against North in preseason. Would’ve thought he’d be a chance. 

    Go Dees!

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    I’d absolutely love for AJ to make a position his own for the year. I think he’d make us stronger structurally. Turner and Jefferson competing for the other tall role…….First up…..Matthew Jefferson 

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    25 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

    Definitely NOT injured.

    ”Crook in the guts”

    Word is Jeffo made Disco a butter chicken dish last night 

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    3 hours ago, sisso said:

    hope he puts a hit on a few GWS defenders

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    Shoulda just given you the money 

    Coulda shoulda…yeah…

    Mr. Shoesmith…

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    Reckon we can put the below to bed now?

    Goodwin doesn’t:

    Make big changes

    Try new players early enough

    Move players around in new positions

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    I am a few hours behind Melbourne and i have just seen the team. 
    Good Luck to our new players, hopefully last nights game gave them a spark on what is possible with full commitment 

    Please Kick Straight Demons…

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    40 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

    Definitely NOT injured.

    ”Crook in the guts”

    but he doesn't play in the guts ... confused

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    Hope I am wrong, but feel this is too many newbies against a potential top 4 list.  Good luck to them, a lot of weight on the rest of the team to look after them and produce a win.  Got a feeling the 4 points  might go Giants.  Anyway go hard dee's.


    We'll certainly know which of the new guys are ready for AFL. Don't mind the approach. Good luck boys 

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    4 minutes ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

    I'm hearing Jeffo has nominated @picket fence to present his jumper tomorrow.  

    they’ll need a good hour to get through the jumper presentations!

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    53 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

    I’m all for it. With Pickett, Spargo, TMac, Melksham, McVee and Tholstrup all likely to return it seems we have a bit of extra depth about the place. 

    Don’t jump to conclusions 

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    8 minutes ago, DubDee said:

    they’ll need a good hour to get through the jumper presentations!

    Seriously though, didn't he mention that he's travelling along the coast for the next few weeks? He may not even be there for his boy's debut!

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    1 hour ago, DubDee said:

    Fantastic recruiting has meant we actually have depth now

    This will put a rocket under guys like Turner to not just expect to be picked but to earn it

    Turner has had the odd good game but is no world beater. 

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    11 minutes ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

    Seriously though, didn't he mention that he's travelling along the coast for the next few weeks? He may not even be there for his boy's debut!

    yep. just doesn’t seem right

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    4 minutes ago, old dee said:

    Turner has had the odd good game but is no world beater. 

    Agree. good hands and kick but doesn’t get involved enough yet. 17 goals last year from 15 games

    Hopefully it comes

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    Far out I am (even more) pumped after seeing the debutants named. 

    Is it Sunday arvo yet!!!??

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    On 11/03/2025 at 07:58, picket fence said:

    Johnson has reached his ceiling as a player and will be handy on occasions, Jeffo.... The Sky is his to take!

    But will he pf, I am all for playing Jefferson but not sure this is the week. I am also not convinced he has another level. 

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