PREGAME: Rd 01 vs GWS

[Pennant St Dee 13,474]

46 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

can't see us going with all of jvr, fritsch, turner, jefferson, and johnson

if latter two are playing, i'm assuming at least one of the first three aren't

i presume jvr has not come up from his back issue

He trained and did match sim since Freo game moving freely I believe.

[The Taciturn Demon 635]

4 minutes ago, roy11 said:

that's a little forced with some injuries/suspensions

Kozzy is obviously a major out, and it seemed like AMW was having a good pre-season, but who else? I like these inclusions, but I think they're a clear sign that our existing depth wasn't cutting it. 

[DemonKolt 33]

2 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Does the Sub come from the emergencies or someone named in the final side?

Tall Emergency list for a wet weather game but I guess it covers all lines.

No, those three names won’t be playing.

For ease of understanding, Jeffo replaces Turner in selected on field team

Bench is Langford, Lindsay, AJ, Henderson and Sharp. One of these likely sub 

 

[M_9 2,223]

10 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

Assuming Billings isn't playing I reckon one or both of the Langdon and Windsor experiments won't be continuing. I expected Billings to be one of our wingers to start the season.

 

I'm not sure about that. Maybe Goody has listened to Daniel Hoyne and we're looking for a Dan Houston sort of player - run and boot it long (and directed) inside the F50.

[Demonland 74,552]

Just now, DemonKolt said:

No, those three names won’t be playing.

For ease of understanding, Jeffo replaces Turner in selected on field team

Bench is Langford, Lindsay, AJ, Henderson and Sharp. One of these likely sub

Assume AJ or Henderson will be the sub.

[Purple77 1,031]

I don't think Jefferson is being set-up for success in this match, given form had just been OK, and its in the wet.

Likely red vest IMO- but go well son. 

[DemonKolt 33]

1 minute ago, The Taciturn Demon said:

Kozzy is obviously a major out, and it seemed like AMW was having a good pre-season, but who else? I like these inclusions, but I think they're a clear sign that our existing depth wasn't cutting it. 

Spargo and McAdam the natural Kozzy replacements, both n/a. Hence why Henderson and Sharp will spend time in the fwd line. The existing depth is there, just not for Rnd1

[Young Angus 892]

11 minutes ago, DemonKolt said:

Been told that Turner has been left out of team. Was named “on-ground” last night because if they had named Jeffo or AJ then the surprise of their debut announcement would have been ruined.

All debutants got told this morning

JVR, Jeffo, AJ are the 3 key forwards

T-Mac, Billings and Turner are the emergencies.

 

 

Gotta say...I do love that forward line!

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4 minutes ago, Heart Beats True said:

Pickett Fence is going to have conniptions today with this news.

This is the most family friendly GIF I could find.

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10 minutes ago, roy11 said:

Interesting shake up from conservative match day selections, but guess that's a little forced with some injuries/suspensions. 

Agreed. Great to see guys get an opportunity and the depth will hopefully force healthy competition for spots and translate to improved team performance. Hope to see more integrity around selection this year. Reward those at Casey banging down the door and stop selecting guys coming off long injury lay offs that are clearly under done or still not 100%

[adonski 13,312]

Disco a shining light last season now can't get a gig. Quite shocked!

[M_9 2,223]

4 minutes ago, Purple77 said:

I don't think Jefferson is being set-up for success in this match, given form had just been OK, and its in the wet.

Likely red vest IMO- but go well son. 

Not sure you want a bloke who can only play one position as your sub.

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1 minute ago, Demonland said:

 

Lot of pressure calling a kid The Magician.

[Greg Schneider 1,019]

5 minutes ago, adonski said:

Disco a shining light last season now can't get a gig. Quite shocked!

But binman said we don’t need to go after Oscar Allen because we have disco 

[dice 734]

1 minute ago, Demonland said:

Lot of pressure calling a kid The Magician.

Certainly was a magician on this day:
https://www.afl.com.au/vfl/matches/5845#player-stats

[deanox 10,071]

2 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Lot of pressure calling a kid The Magician.

I know it's his nickname, but if I was the club socials, I'd leave it out for now haja

[roy11 4,089]

11 minutes ago, The Taciturn Demon said:

Kozzy is obviously a major out, and it seemed like AMW was having a good pre-season, but who else? I like these inclusions, but I think they're a clear sign that our existing depth wasn't cutting it. 

Kozzie Suspension.
NQR: Spargo
Injured: McAdam, McVee, AMZ, Tholstrup, Melksham, Hore
Injured (Depth): Kentfield, Culley
And I know he's left but ANB left a hole for Sharp etc.

You'd assume Kozzie, Spargo, Kozzie, McVee, Kolt would be in the Best line up if available. That may force players like Howes out of the team when they return, we'll have to wait and see

 

[demoncat 1,726]

8 minutes ago, adonski said:

Disco a shining light last season now can't get a gig. Quite shocked!

I like Disco but he had two practice matches to forget

Perhaps Jefferson has trained better since then and the FD is happy to roll the dice?

[Bring-Back-Powell 15,587]

18 minutes ago, Heart Beats True said:

Pickett Fence is going to have conniptions today with this news.

Old mate PF is going to have one heck of a sleepless night on Saturday.

[Dee Viney Intervention 2,061]

18 minutes ago, Heart Beats True said:

Pickett Fence is going to have conniptions today with this news.

He may have to call Jim’s Defibrillators

[hardtack 11,116]

5 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Lot of pressure calling a kid The Magician.

Well, he’s managed to make himself appear out of nowhere on the MCG.