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PREGAME: Rd 08 vs West Coast

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14 hours ago, DeeBlood said:

Goody said Selection is based on form..

I've been overseas for a bit, however could someone please explain what Fritsch did at VFL form wise to warrant selection vs Richmond? Genuine question as was surprised to see his name called out.

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    Max to rest

    Tom Campbell to play

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    43 minutes ago, SFebes said:

    I've been overseas for a bit, however could someone please explain what Fritsch did at VFL form wise to warrant selection vs Richmond? Genuine question as was surprised to see his name called out.

    He was brought in to replace the injured Melksham

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    Not sure whether Mini can engineer an upset here. He knows our game plan and our players so will be interesting.

    Our 46 fwd 50 tackles in the past 2 games has brought heat on the oppo. Expect that to continue. That is formidable.

    Dees by 34

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    1 hour ago, jackaub said:

    Max to rest

    Tom Campbell to play

    Is that opinion or just what you've heard?

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    1 hour ago, SFebes said:

    I've been overseas for a bit, however could someone please explain what Fritsch did at VFL form wise to warrant selection vs Richmond? Genuine question as was surprised to see his name called out.

    You and me both (re his selection).

    My mate went over for Gather Round.

    He spotted Fritta, Clarrie and Melk at the casino late Fri prior to our Sat night clash v Bombres.

    Fritta out the next week (v Freo).

    Melk out last week (v Toigs).

    Maybe Clarrie's turn this week.

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    3 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Is that opinion or just what you've heard?

    Hopefully opinion.

    Teams that are 2-5 don't have the luxury of getting cute at selection.

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    18 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Is that opinion or just what you've heard?

    Hopefully opinion 9 day break and managed ANZAC Eve to this game and 7 day break to Hawks

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    16 hours ago, DeeBlood said:

    Can't believe some of the criteria here for selection..

    They play better at their home town!!

    His enthusiasm spurs others on!!

    We need to get games into him!!

    We could play him there to boost his confidence!!

    How about every child wins a prize?

    How about more DEI?

    How about he has great hair?

    How about form??

    Pretty sure it’s that mullet keeping Tholstrup in the side 😂

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    To be a complete Debbie Downer I’m 💯 that we’re going to lose over there & bring that pressure right back on ourselves.

    And with all due respect to Melk who has been a good player for a long time he is DONE, the problem is there’s not much in the cupboard

    And if it’s a choice between Spargo & Sharp I’d go with the quick one. Not convinced Spargo’s pressure & 1%ers are enough to warrant selection

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    2 hours ago, SFebes said:

    I've been overseas for a bit, however could someone please explain what Fritsch did at VFL form wise to warrant selection vs Richmond? Genuine question as was surprised to see his name called out.

    Melksham was injured with a gash on his knee. as was Turner on concussion protocols. Thats why Fritsch was selected. Now with Melksham available your question is more valid if he stays in the side.

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    25 minutes ago, deegirl said:

    To be a complete Debbie Downer I’m 💯 that we’re going to lose over there & bring that pressure right back on ourselves.

    And with all due respect to Melk who has been a good player for a long time he is DONE, the problem is there’s not much in the cupboard

    And if it’s a choice between Spargo & Sharp I’d go with the quick one. Not convinced Spargo’s pressure & 1%ers are enough to warrant selection

    You're not being a Debbie Downer, just exhibiting clear signs of MFCSS.

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    29 minutes ago, deegirl said:

    To be a complete Debbie Downer I’m 💯 that we’re going to lose over there & bring that pressure right back on ourselves.

    And with all due respect to Melk who has been a good player for a long time he is DONE, the problem is there’s not much in the cupboard

    And if it’s a choice between Spargo & Sharp I’d go with the quick one. Not convinced Spargo’s pressure & 1%ers are enough to warrant selection

    I'm not a betting man but I'll take some of what you're laying down.

    d&d deal with it GIF by Hyper RPG

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    Thought WCE in the highlights package from last week's game really dropped their collective heads. Their first three goals which was pretty much a half of footy was based on two mistakes from Hawthorn and a long range effort from Waterman.

    I'd like to think that if we learn from their past games we should be in front far enough at 3QT that our last quarter fade outs hopefully won't be a factor.

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    The Juddster’s 50th game this weekend!!!

    @Lucifers Hero Your boy is flying, Luci.

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    1 hour ago, deegirl said:

    To be a complete Debbie Downer I’m 💯 that we’re going to lose over there & bring that pressure right back on ourselves.

    I'm actually with you on this one. And it's purely to do with the venue and long road trip ahead of them.

    Just not feeling it this week. I think the Eagles will go all out attack, kick some early goals, get the fans involved and I can see their maligned players in H Reid and O Allen having big ones. And being 0-7 their clearly one game closer to their first win.

    And we have a massive handicap that we have seemingly put on ourselves. We get outscored by an average of 20 points in 4th quarters which logic suggests we need to have a 3 goal lead at 3 qtr time to hang on.

    However If the game were at the G or at a neutral venue, I'd be in no doubt we'd be 3-5.

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    I can only applaud the optimism of some.

    I was suspicious in earlier games we were afforded the status of favourites as we are again.

    I'm not convinced that's valid.

    Yes we won against a Tiger side that were still showing signs of life and out gunned us 4 goals to 1in the last. And there it is again our puesdo Achilles heel.. again just ONE goalin the final term. Sorry but that's pathetic.

    Eagles still managed 4 going down to a marauding Hawthorn.. I sense some have us already triumphant , I think there's still much to do before we can consider ourselves a properly competitive outfit.

    We had some poor performances in the past against this lot.

    On paper I think we ought to win, if only by a paltry distance. On grass.... We need to be on the ball.... npi.

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    48 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

    The Juddster’s 50th game this weekend!!!

    @Lucifers Hero Your boy is flying, Luci.

    Fantastic! He will enjoy being home.

    Don't let those pesky Eagles swoop and claim him for their evil nest. They already have Hunt🥹, can't have my next fave ❤️!

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    14 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

    Fantastic! He will enjoy being home.

    Don't let those pesky Eagles swoop and claim him for their evil nest. They already have Hunt🥹, can't have my next fave ❤️!

    @Lucifers Hero , can you please stop liking McVee for a while, at least pretend.

    Does it work the other way? If you really like opposition players, do we end up getting them?

    If so, can you start loving Butters? 🤣

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