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PREGAME: Rd 09 vs Hawthorn

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These changes take me back to the forward line that looked lost and uncompetitive at ground level. I would love to be proved wrong but i just don’t see us being able to compete at ground level with those selected.

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    1 minute ago, Dannyz said:

    These changes take me back to the forward line that looked lost and uncompetitive at ground level. I would love to be proved wrong but i just don’t see us being able to compete at ground level with those selected.

    Jeffo and JVr are both pretty good at ground level.

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    5 minutes ago, Oxdee said:

    Why would anyone put this much pressure on a kid that’s played 2 games???

    I’m not sure me saying this on Demonland puts any pressure on him. My point is for us to win he needs to play a role and play it well.

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    2 minutes ago, binman said:

    Jeffo and JVr are both pretty good at ground level.

    Plus we have shifted Sparrow forward and added Kolt and Spargs

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    Just now, MrFreeze said:

    Plus we have shifted Sparrow forward and added Kolt and Spargs

    And koz, who obviously wasn't in the round one and two teams when jvr, jeffo nd fritter last played together.

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    Hnmm interesting times ahead!@

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    3 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    Given Viney went into protocols today, he might miss next week as well given the 10 day rule.

    Was it delayed symptoms from the hit or a training incident?
     

    Marvee ... no super tagger :(

    Turner to go back as intercepting 3rd tall perhaps. Much prefer 2 talls in the forward line than one, if nothing else other than to give Max an adequate chop out while maintaining somewhat of an aerial presence forward.

    I don't mind these changes.

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    Would just remind folks that within the last 5 weeks we’ve had plenty of posters suggest that Viney and Melksham are past it and Petty is useless.

    Now it feels devastating that they’re all out.

    Hopefully JVR and Jeffo surprise us and we all hope they’re in the side the rest of the season.

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    1 hour ago, Demon Dynasty said:

    Spazz?

    I think his pressure inside 50 has become too important the last few weeks, but maybe they'll sacrifice some of that.

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    1 minute ago, Jack Vineys Anger Manager said:

    I saw on X that"Clap for Clarry" is a thing that is happening on Saturday. 13 minute mark first quarter. Clap one of our all time greats to show our support.

    These things are always a bit odd, but this seems a good cause. If the cheers squad is driving it, I reckon they'll get some crowd support. If it's just some random trying to start it himself, well it'll be over pretty quickly!

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    4 minutes ago, Jack Vineys Anger Manager said:

    I saw on X that"Clap for Clarry" is a thing that is happening on Saturday. 13 minute mark first quarter. Clap one of our all time greats to show our support.

    Glad we're not playing Collingwood because I think we all know what would happen.

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    1 hour ago, DemonWA said:

    Was it delayed symptoms from the hit or a training incident?

    In the MFC article it said the symptoms were reported by Viney at training, not because of a training incident. Had the same worry, would think 10 days from WC match, but not a Dr and TBH if he needs it take a extra game, Have never ever seen him play up a knock, he looked like he felt it in game.

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    1 hour ago, Random Task said:

    Turner to go back as intercepting 3rd tall perhaps. Much prefer 2 talls in the forward line than one, if nothing else other than to give Max an adequate chop out while maintaining somewhat of an aerial presence forward.

    I don't mind these changes.

    The problem is fritsch plays like a tall as well so you are effectively playing 3 talls, I’m not sure it works unless they are all of a high quality. Given there output I think we look much better just playing 2 and taking an extra mid size player like melksham. I suspect maybe they will use fritsch in that role this week, which I can’t see working out.

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    1 hour ago, Disco InTurno said:

    Would just remind folks that within the last 5 weeks we’ve had plenty of posters suggest that Viney and Melksham are past it and Petty is useless.

    Now it feels devastating that they’re all out.

    Hopefully JVR and Jeffo surprise us and we all hope they’re in the side the rest of the season.

    Yes id like the many regulars who were scathing of Chandler also in the first few rounds to formally apologise now. thank you

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    I would love Clarry to get 40 good possessions and shut everyone up.

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    1 hour ago, Jack Vineys Anger Manager said:

    Yep

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    Jeffo, Fritsch and Spargo. Form not warranted their selection. Like to see 5 goals and 10 tackles from these 3 combined. That’s par. We’ll see on Saturday afternoon.

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    We will get smashed, we’re not playing well enough to get anywhere near hawthorn, it’ll 60-70 points

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    2 hours ago, Adam The God said:

    I think his pressure inside 50 has become too important the last few weeks, but maybe they'll sacrifice some of that.

    Which allows Koz to play more time forward. In the past (when playing significantly more minutes forward) he has been our best F50 pressure player.


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