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PREGAME: Rd 03 vs Gold Coast

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1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Since when??

In comparison to Marvel 😅

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    5 hours ago, Dee-tonator said:

    Point 3: Shifting Langdon from his specialist position on the wing seemed daft before the North game and would be even dafter if persisted with.

    Point 4: Spargo looks as if he needs at least a couple of runs in the VFL after such a long layoff.

    Don't disagree with you per se, but these are the kinds of moves that they're making to try and update the game style. Langdon on ball to provide more run, Spargo into the side ASAP because he's about the most skilful at getting the ball to an I50 target.

    Similar re Pickett getting more time on-ball, Windsor to the back line for more speed off HB and Fritsch further up the ground for his disposal skills - he's a better field kick than any of the current mids.

    Pretty obvious that little of that worked on the weekend, and we're missing Pickett (amongst others ...), but I'm expecting them to hang tough with all of the above. Not sure there are any alternatives if we're going to move with the times.

     

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    5 hours ago, bing181 said:

    Don't disagree with you per se, but these are the kinds of moves that they're making to try and update the game style. Langdon on ball to provide more run, Spargo into the side ASAP because he's about the most skilful at getting the ball to an I50 target.

    Similar re Pickett getting more time on-ball, Windsor to the back line for more speed off HB and Fritsch further up the ground for his disposal skills - he's a better field kick than any of the current mids.

    Pretty obvious that little of that worked on the weekend, and we're missing Pickett (amongst others ...), but I'm expecting them to hang tough with all of the above. Not sure there are any alternatives if we're going to move with the times.

     

    Sure try things but

    langdon runs and runs on the wing.

    Spargo had no run so couldn’t get it as not match fit

    windsor is a wing man in mould of Flower , position set.

    Pickett yes, occasion bursts

    fritta close to goals is where he plays best and where he will succeed again when he requests a trade 

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    1 hour ago, 48 Year Now said:

    Sure try things but

    langdon runs and runs on the wing.

    Spargo had no run so couldn’t get it as not match fit

    windsor is a wing man in mould of Flower , position set.

    Pickett yes, occasion bursts

    fritta close to goals is where he plays best and where he will succeed again when he requests a trade 

    Whilst there is no excusing Fritsch’s lack of defensive efforts, I can’t help but think if he played for the Hawks, Pies, GWS etc he would be on the end of great delivery in space or in one v ones.

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    8 hours ago, bing181 said:

    Don't disagree with you per se, but these are the kinds of moves that they're making to try and update the game style. Langdon on ball to provide more run, Spargo into the side ASAP because he's about the most skilful at getting the ball to an I50 target.

    Similar re Pickett getting more time on-ball, Windsor to the back line for more speed off HB and Fritsch further up the ground for his disposal skills - he's a better field kick than any of the current mids.

    Pretty obvious that little of that worked on the weekend, and we're missing Pickett (amongst others ...), but I'm expecting them to hang tough with all of the above. Not sure there are any alternatives if we're going to move with the times.

     

    Could we try Salem in that role, he’s a good user of the footy by foot but he’s not quick nor is he a long penetrating kick which for me means he’s not best suited across half back. When Windsor is back get him across half back and Salem as the last kick into fwd 50.

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    On 23/03/2025 at 20:20, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    We haven’t lost to GC since the Easter weekend of 2014.

    Oh wow.  That's taking me back.  Heady times.

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    8 hours ago, bing181 said:

    Don't disagree with you per se, but these are the kinds of moves that they're making to try and update the game style. Langdon on ball to provide more run, Spargo into the side ASAP because he's about the most skilful at getting the ball to an I50 target.

    Similar re Pickett getting more time on-ball, Windsor to the back line for more speed off HB and Fritsch further up the ground for his disposal skills - he's a better field kick than any of the current mids.

    Pretty obvious that little of that worked on the weekend, and we're missing Pickett (amongst others ...), but I'm expecting them to hang tough with all of the above. Not sure there are any alternatives if we're going to move with the times.

     

    With all due respect, we are in Round 3 and I can't see any major strategic changes happening to game style at this point.

     

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    Happy for Spargo to remain in the team, he'll get his legs back this way and his kicking will help us.

    It is a risky strategy as we saw last week though as the sub/interchange for AFL is a unique beast with only one option etc.

    I wonder if there was any plan/idea to give him 3/4 of a game and then sub him out but the early Jeffo injury ruined that plan.

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    33 minutes ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

    Whilst there is no excusing Fritsch’s lack of defensive efforts, I can’t help but think if he played for the Hawks, Pies, GWS etc he would be on the end of great delivery in space or in one v ones.

    Really, how did GWS forward line function last year when Hogan didn’t fire.

    Kingsley would not put up with Fritsch refusal to apply second let alone third efforts at the fall of the ball

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    3 minutes ago, Pennant St Dee said:

    Really, how did GWS forward line function last year when Hogan didn’t fire.

    Kingsley would not put up with Fritsch refusal to apply second let alone third efforts at the fall of the ball

    He needs to go back to the VFL, give him a few weeks and see if he can rediscover some form.

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    3 minutes ago, Pennant St Dee said:

    Really, how did GWS forward line function last year when Hogan didn’t fire.

    Kingsley would not put up with Fritsch refusal to apply second let alone third efforts at the fall of the ball

    If he was played one out / with space and had their delivery there wouldn’t be many second or third efforts required. 

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    1 minute ago, Roost it far said:

    Anyone know if Windsor will get up for this weekend?

    My gut feel is that he won't. Spotted in crutches after a hospital stay, and the second time dealing with this infection is bad news IMO. Antibiotics are very taxing, in a high performance environment, players need to give 100% to be match fit - giving that 100% makes it much harder to deal with these kind of infections. 

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    1 minute ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

    He needs to go back to the VFL, give him a few weeks and see if he can rediscover some form.

    If they’re just going to bomb on his head there what’s the point. 
    People bag Fritsch for not laying tackles, what’s the difference between not laying a tackle and all the ineffective tackles that were laid on Sunday? 

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    12 hours ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

    I know a couple of players were ill leading up to the game. I’m wondering if something went through the club? Just a thought. Or, we’re just a rabble once again 🤷‍♂️. 

    To be honest, i wondered the same thing. 

    I doubt tracc has ever had a less impactful game. Didn't look right - ditto a number of other players.

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    I can’t make it this week but I’m expecting quite the statement from our leaders. A solid win and we’re away.

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    2 minutes ago, binman said:

    To be honest, i wondered the same thing. 

    I doubt tracc has ever had a less impactful game. Didn't look right - ditto a number of other players.

    the obvious lack of energy , not just in the last but all day might confirm this. Hopefully it’s that and nothing more culturally sinister.,

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    19 minutes ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

    If they’re just going to bomb on his head there what’s the point. 
    People bag Fritsch for not laying tackles, what’s the difference between not laying a tackle and all the ineffective tackles that were laid on Sunday? 

    It's more about taking an underperforming player and setting standards for the rest of the list.

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    34 minutes ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

    If he was played one out / with space and had their delivery there wouldn’t be many second or third efforts required. 

    He doesn’t just not tackle, he doesn’t get any body contact or apply pressure, the GWS, Pies and Hawthorn forward lines all rely on pressure acts and winning the ground ball game. 
    Greene, Daniels and Jones

    Schulz, Hill and Mcreery

    Watson, Moore, Hardwick and Ginnivan 

    Fritsch wouldn’t last with his work ethic

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    12 hours ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

    I know a couple of players were ill leading up to the game. I’m wondering if something went through the club? Just a thought. Or, we’re just a rabble once again 🤷‍♂️. 

    Delayed onset of a virus caught from the Cats from the 2021 Preliminary Final 

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    Hoping they play both Tom Campbell and Max Gawn this week.

    Max Gawn can rest in the forward line and hopefully cause a bit of chaos to Gold Coast's defence.

    I expect a massive response by the Demons players this week. They need to come out breathing fire against the Suns.

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    So if players were ill shouldn’t Goodwin have gone with that rather than Max’s personal life? Considering how close everyone else that’s disappointing.

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    OUT: Jefferson (inj), Woewodin (omit)

    IN: Johnson, Langford

    Sub: Sharp

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    1 hour ago, Roost it far said:

    I can’t make it this week but I’m expecting quite the statement from our leaders. A solid win and we’re away.

    But I will be there  So depending....Hope we win but I do not see many, but cannot get to a lot of games   but My Darling and me    will cheer them on for you  Rooster.

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    2 hours ago, Roost it far said:

    Anyone know if Windsor will get up for this weekend?

    I hope so. Sleeping the whole weekend can really ruin your week.

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