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PREGAME: Rd 07 vs Richmond

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18 minutes ago, ANB Fan Boy said:

Not sure if you have heard but Melksham had to go to hospital as the cut on his leg got infected, so got cleaned out and re-stitched.

May not come up in time give only 5day break?

Has this been reported anywhere by the club/media? I hadn't heard this. Or do you have inside knowledge?

Just now, SthSea22 said:

McVee and May confirmed ins

Out - Melksham Turner - Injured

B - Bowey, May, Howes

HB - McVee, McDonald, Rivers

C - Windsor, Viney, Langdon

HF - Sparrow, Fullerton, Pickett

F - Tholstrup, Petty, Spargo

Ruck - Gawen, Oliver, Petracca

Int - Lindsay, Langford, Salem, Chandler

23 - Sharp

Not sure where May is a confirmed in? Goodwin in his presser said he's on track but has to tick a few boxes tomorrow still.

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    Just now, titan_uranus said:

    Has this been reported anywhere by the club/media? I hadn't heard this. Or do you have inside knowledge?

    Not sure where May is a confirmed in? Goodwin in his presser said he's on track but has to tick a few boxes tomorrow still.

    Dee Brief Facebook page mate

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    1 hour ago, old dee said:

    I notice the Casey game against Richmond is at 11 am on Thursday. 11 AM on a working day???? Still i guess it is the VFL so I should not be surprised.

    Hell

    I thought it might be at Punt Road and was thinking of dropping by but its at Windy City aka Casey
     

    Good news about May if true.

    Seems like we would've been one tall defender down too many on Thursday night if he, Lever and Turner were all out.

    Now we can keep Petty in the forward line.

    Hopefully May can get some continuity into this footy and play the next dozen games without interruption as his form has suffered as a result.

    Edited by Bring-Back-Powell

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    10 minutes ago, SthSea22 said:

    Dee Brief Facebook page mate

    All that post says is he “looks set to return.” In Goody’s actual presser he makes clear it’s looking good but he does not say it’s a certainty.

    Recognise it’s splitting hairs a bit but still

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    36 minutes ago, SthSea22 said:

    Dee Brief Facebook page mate

    Yeah I reckon they’ve been pretty liberal with what Goody said today. Don’t think he can be confirmed in until tomorrow.

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    Turner for May is obvious. McVee comes in, I'd make the change for Sharp, but then not sure who gets the sun. Melksham perhaps.

    24 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

    Yeah I reckon they’ve been pretty liberal with what Goody said today. Don’t think he can be confirmed in until tomorrow.

    It's up on the AFL site too.

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    Im looking forward to seeing May and McVee added to the defence. We look a great mix of strength and dash back there now. I also think Sparrow’s finding a role on the HFF and enjoyed his game against Freo. Big game against a rapidly improving and well coached Richmond.

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    So frustrating that Hore is injured all the time when Lever is out. He is a good mark and solid kick

    And now Turner out again. when will we ever have the same talls week in week out??

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    I am a bit nervous about May going down in game to be honest.

    Do we need to make a contingency for this? It’s either Petty back, to which we need a tall target to replace, or we select Adams so Petty stays forward?

    My interpretation of Goody's presser is that May and McVee will both be in. Turner out (concussion) and I suspect Howes goes out. Given the gash on Melksham's leg I suspect he won't play. Fritsch only played a half at Casey - to me a sign that he will be straight back in (which will create an interesting discussion in these parts).

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    1 hour ago, titan_uranus said:

    Yeah I reckon they’ve been pretty liberal with what Goody said today. Don’t think he can be confirmed in until tomorrow.

    AFL site has them both as starters mate

    3 minutes ago, Harvey Wallbanger said:

    My interpretation of Goody's presser is that May and McVee will both be in. Turner out (concussion) and I suspect Howes goes out. Given the gash on Melksham's leg I suspect he won't play. Fritsch only played a half at Casey - to me a sign that he will be straight back in (which will create an interesting discussion in these parts).

    Howes should keep his spot anyway with Petty forward and Lever out

    B - McVee, May, Howes

    HB - Rivers, McDonald, Bowey

    7 minutes ago, Harvey Wallbanger said:

    My interpretation of Goody's presser is that May and McVee will both be in. Turner out (concussion) and I suspect Howes goes out. Given the gash on Melksham's leg I suspect he won't play. Fritsch only played a half at Casey - to me a sign that he will be straight back in (which will create an interesting discussion in these parts).

    I thought his presser was notable as he certainly seemed to open the door for Fritta or JVR to return as soon as this week.

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    35 minutes ago, DubDee said:

    So frustrating that Hore is injured all the time when Lever is out. He is a good mark and solid kick

    And now Turner out again. when will we ever have the same talls week in week out??

    We seem to get an injury a week this season. Doesn't explain our woeful year but it's hard to build consistency

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    3 hours ago, old dee said:

    I notice the Casey game against Richmond is at 11 am on Thursday. 11 AM on a working day???? Still i guess it is the VFL so I should not be surprised.

    Not that it really matters, but I don’t think he will play VFL, 4 days after his first game back.

    On 20/04/2025 at 22:38, titan_uranus said:

    No idea what his fine was for.

    Windsor was also reported for his late bump on Serong. I like his intent and aggression but like Pickett, he needs to learn how to rein it in.

    Thats the trouble. MFC gets fined for any sign of aggression. Its part of putting on pressure.

    Collingwood do nothing but aggressively apply pressure and nothing gets done . Pies players bump off the ball and even when you are out of play. makes opposition tentative and release the ball quickly when off balance. Hawthorn and Geelong put on more pressure than any game ive seen for a while. tackles were hard elbows and fists were always backing up a contact. An elbow to the head when an opponent on the ground all part of the pressure. Commentators applaud that hardness at the ball.

    The opposition are not your mates they are not your friends hit em hard. If we are going to be penalised for that then make the league aware that other sides must also be treated the same.

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    11 minutes ago, dpositive said:

    Thats the trouble. MFC gets fined for any sign of aggression. Its part of putting on pressure.

    Collingwood do nothing but aggressively apply pressure and nothing gets done . Pies players bump off the ball and even when you are out of play. makes opposition tentative and release the ball quickly when off balance. Hawthorn and Geelong put on more pressure than any game ive seen for a while. tackles were hard elbows and fists were always backing up a contact. An elbow to the head when an opponent on the ground all part of the pressure. Commentators applaud that hardness at the ball.

    The opposition are not your mates they are not your friends hit em hard. If we are going to be penalised for that then make the league aware that other sides must also be treated the same.

    The 3 teams you have named are HQ favourites so any sanction is unlikely.

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    3 hours ago, BScotti said:

    Howes only in because of May. If May is fit, he is in and Howes is out. McVee in for Turner. Clearly Howes is ahead of Adams in selection committee minds. Only change to that is if we need more height, then Adams in

    the only other consideration is Jeffo in for another tall target FWD. Does re replace Melk?

    I hope not he was poor at Casey on the weekend.


    36 minutes ago, Redleg said:

    Not that it really matters, but I don’t think he will play VFL, 4 days after his first game back.

    Is that answer on the wrong comment Mr. Leg?

    I'd get Fritsch in straight away. Some players are just too good to leave out for too long and he's one of them.

    If Melksham is under an injury cloud then it's an easy choice for me.

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    21 minutes ago, dpositive said:

    Thats the trouble. MFC gets fined for any sign of aggression. Its part of putting on pressure.

    Collingwood do nothing but aggressively apply pressure and nothing gets done . Pies players bump off the ball and even when you are out of play. makes opposition tentative and release the ball quickly when off balance. Hawthorn and Geelong put on more pressure than any game ive seen for a while. tackles were hard elbows and fists were always backing up a contact. An elbow to the head when an opponent on the ground all part of the pressure. Commentators applaud that hardness at the ball.

    The opposition are not your mates they are not your friends hit em hard. If we are going to be penalised for that then make the league aware that other sides must also be treated the same.

    Windsor was graded as careless conduct, low impact, high contact (he did get him in the head with his shoulder albeit not hard), which by the grading system is a fine.

    Ok cool. No worries.

    Bailey Smith should be graded as intentional conduct, low impact, high contact.

    By the current grading system, that’s a week, because it was intentional and high.

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    39 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    I'd get Fritsch in straight away. Some players are just too good to leave out for too long and he's one of them.

    If Melksham is under an injury cloud then it's an easy choice for me.

    Having listened to Selwyn's report, I reckon there is a chance Campbell comes in for Fullarton too. Seems Campbell was clearly managed with an eye towards Thursday night....

    Could be four changes: IN: May, McVee, Fritsch and Campbell. OUT: Turner, Howes, Melksham and Fullarton.

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    1 hour ago, dpositive said:

    Thats the trouble. MFC gets fined for any sign of aggression. Its part of putting on pressure.

    Collingwood do nothing but aggressively apply pressure and nothing gets done . Pies players bump off the ball and even when you are out of play. makes opposition tentative and release the ball quickly when off balance. Hawthorn and Geelong put on more pressure than any game ive seen for a while. tackles were hard elbows and fists were always backing up a contact. An elbow to the head when an opponent on the ground all part of the pressure. Commentators applaud that hardness at the ball.

    The opposition are not your mates they are not your friends hit em hard. If we are going to be penalised for that then make the league aware that other sides must also be treated the same.

    Another poster who I agree with.

    One change only. That would be May only if he is 100%

    A good effort by a young team that needs to be rewarded.

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