11 minutes ago, 640MD said:

JV7 not playing, so it’s been 3 weeks and he is not quite right. Then I am thinking there is no way known he should play again next year and he needs very careful management for the rest of this year.

But I am pleased that if there is any doubt he was not picked. You cannot run your head into brick walls and expect to do if forever.

What? You dont think he should play at all next year?

Yes

Maybe wear a helmet

5 hours ago, Demonstone said:

Binman: I think your missing drevs point ds - as I noted it's also 5 metres narrower. Which means there's less area.

@D Rev is clearly talking about going straight to goal from the centre bounce. Nothing to do with the width of the ground or overall dimensions.

Apologies DS, apologies I missed the original quote.

Ironic given the massive score a KP tonight.

1 hour ago, 640MD said:

Maybe wear a helmet

helmets do nothing to protect against concussion unfortunately

On 20/05/2025 at 08:52, Adam The God said:

As you probably know, I've been asking for Viney to play a forward role for 5 years, but they never do it. There's always a chance they start it this week.

While i'm not suggesting he is being played in a dedicated forward role, there is enough evidence in Viney's last three matches (prior to concussion) to suggest that he is now playing significantly more time inside 50 already.

At least vs his first 5 matches anyway.

Edited Thursday at 13:321 day by Demon Dynasty

On 21/05/2025 at 14:30, old dee said:

The original stated return was said to be 2 games at Casey. He played half a game last week. I expect he will be at Casey again this week. With an ankle injury he would have had little running over the last 2 months.

According to supporters st the Casey game he literally played 20 mins of each qrt ,,, He also said (Lever) he would play one game at Casey …if everything was ticked off with coaches ..into the firsts

Possible team

B: Lever, May, McVee

HB: Salem, McDonald, Bowey

C: Windsor, Oliver, Langdon

HF: Sparrow, Turner, Petracca

F: Melksham, Petty, Chandler

FOLL: Gawn, Rivers, Pickett

IC: Lindsay, Langford, Spargo, Johnson

SUB: Fritsch

On 21/05/2025 at 07:07, Bring-Back-Powell said:

I think Sydney have been pretty rock solid this year as evidenced by a competitive percentage of 99 amidst a bad run with injury and suspension.

There's only two games that they've let themselves down in and that's the second of the GC game and the first half of the Essendon game. The rest of the games they've been fine. In fact it's a little hard to believe we're on the same amount of wins as them.

Therefore, I'd expect Sydney to be a very hard nut to crack Sunday and we need to lead early and be accurate.

Despite our tremendous win last week, I think the bookies have it correct with Sydney slight favs.

I don’t agree. I actually think their percentage hides their true performance. They regularly only play 1-2 quarters per week.

Last week they kicked 5 of their 12 goals in the fourth quarter. The week before v Essendon, as you’ve noted, they kicked 2.4 in a half.

The week before v GWS they kicked 5 goals in the first 10 minutes and then 7 for the rest of the match.

Against GC it was really just one quarter - 6 goals in the first, 6 for the rest of the match (3 of which came in the last 10 minutes of junk time).

They were 5 goals down to Port at 3QT (at home) before kicking 5 of their 10 overall goals in the fourth to narrow the margin.

We’re not good enough yet to be raging favourites but if we bring last week’s form (big if, I know), we should have Sydney’s measure, even (I think) with Mills and Adams back.

On 21/05/2025 at 15:00, kryton101 said:

Do we have anyone fast enough to actually run with Warner?

Kozzie

Over on Wobble World they’re talking about the best sauce for hot dogs and how to make your white bread last as long as possible and we’re talking ground dimensions, surface area (taking into account the curvature of the earth). What next, the use of light clocks to properly account for relativity? I’m all for that actually.

11 minutes ago, Superunknown said:

What next, the use of light clocks to properly account for relativity?

I often think this forum is intellectually stimulating ... and then someone mentions Champion Data.

17 hours ago, Watson11 said:

Agree. Not sure how anyone thinks he is a poor kick. Spargo is not back to his 2018-23 kicking level yet but he will get there. His kicking is as good as anyone playing in the forward half. His career goal average is 0.6 v Miers at 0.7. Miers has spent 17% more time on ground in his career as well. He needs more kicks but maybe we just need to accept he will be 7 kicks a game and they will be impactful. As long as he combines that with pressure he shouldn’t be dropped.

13 hours ago, Adam The God said:

Great post.

HTF do posters who present actual facts even get a login and password for 'Land? It's like bringing a calculator to a vibes-only party.

13 hours ago, seventyfour said:

Some decent inclusions for Sydney.

Doubt Culley or Laurie make it, interested to see who goes out for Lever.

No Viney. Hopefully they're just being extra cautious, which I'd love, and it's nothing serious.

Good about Viney So no change is possible maybe give Lever or May a day off

12 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Culley looked very average last week. He’s a big too slow in a midfield role and actually was poor in the tackle and chase. His disposal is generally very good but that’s at a VFL level.

Surprised to read quote ‘His disposal is generally very good…’ His Ying handball must be exemplary as Yang kicking is at best described as ordinary. Goal kicking is hit the side of barn stuff and field kicking gyroscope is frequently awry. IMV his in close work and tackling is a strength as is his contested marking. Slow? he is a big bodied midfielder big strides but he’s no Patrick Cripps.

3 hours ago, titan_uranus said:

I don’t agree. I actually think their percentage hides their true performance. They regularly only play 1-2 quarters per week.

Last week they kicked 5 of their 12 goals in the fourth quarter. The week before v Essendon, as you’ve noted, they kicked 2.4 in a half.

The week before v GWS they kicked 5 goals in the first 10 minutes and then 7 for the rest of the match.

Against GC it was really just one quarter - 6 goals in the first, 6 for the rest of the match (3 of which came in the last 10 minutes of junk time).

They were 5 goals down to Port at 3QT (at home) before kicking 5 of their 10 overall goals in the fourth to narrow the margin.

We’re not good enough yet to be raging favourites but if we bring last week’s form (big if, I know), we should have Sydney’s measure, even (I think) with Mills and Adams back.

Their injury and suspension list is significant. You could say that they are missing 6 of their top 10 players. Would be disappointing if we were to lose to them

40 minutes ago, jackaub said:

Good about Viney So no change is possible maybe give Lever or May a day off

Actually not good at all re Viney. Vibes of Angus ? 😩😡

Edited Thursday at 23:001 day by monoccular

A lot still holding for Fritta as sub.

I guess as good as he was it was only one quarter so fair enough. Maybe keep him angry. Melksham can lend him some agro juice too.

Viney has to come in so I guess Sharp is the unlucky one.

Other than that as my dad would say "don't monkey about with a working monkey."

I just wish I'd have once asked him what it meant . I miss him.

Edited Thursday at 23:101 day by leave it to deever

3 minutes ago, leave it to deever said:

A lot still holding for Fritta as sub.

I guess as good as he was it was only one quarter so fair enough.

Viney has to come in so I guess Sharp is the unlucky one.

Other than that as my dad would say "don't monkey about with a working monkey."

I just wish I'd have once asked him what it meant . I miss him.

viney is not named in the squad so won't be coming in

13 hours ago, bluey said:

Interesting regarding Viney, even if he was 100% I wouldn’t fit him in, I’m not convinced .

On occasions I have been critical of his disposal, but in the weeks leading up to his concussion he was very good. I am convinced that he is pivotal to the side and he would be a definite in if fit. Unequivically he would play before Spargo!

I definitely think Swans are underrated.

Much like us, their best on a given day is good enough to knock off the top teams.

So this will be a tough one . As good as Melksham was, we can't rely on him every week to boot four goals. And I'm guessing Fritta will be Sub but will come in much earlier this time.

Swans have several Frittas so to speak,that in form can all win a game off their own boot so here's hoping all our defenders are in top form.

8 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

viney is not named in the squad so won't be coming in

Thanks for letting me know wwsw. Appreciative but disappointed.

Edited Thursday at 23:211 day by leave it to deever

1 hour ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Kozzie

On 21/05/2025 at 15:00, kryton101 said:

Do we have anyone fast enough to actually run with Warner?

Yes Kozzy but if we start sending Kozzy to others you can kiss alot of the most important side of his game away. Not for mine ty.

Isn't Spazz supposedly one of our quickest on certain trials? If so why aren't we blooding him into a regular go-to tagger when needed such as this match up?

He doesn't bring enough on the attacking side already so surely if we are playing him his value lies in this type of role?

We have Brown dog as a potential option also.

Lever comes in, too good not to play, and I don’t think we’ll be resting anyone that doesn’t have a niggle as we try climbing the ladder.

AJ stays in for mine, don’t want Disco or Petty getting hurt playing 2nd ruck.

I’d say Sharp goes out for Lever and we shuffle a few around, maybe Windsor further up the ground.

Wouldn’t mind seeing Culley in for Spargo, bigger body. I’d say his naming is a reward for doing the right things at Casey but he won’t come in for a few weeks.

8 minutes ago, Demon Dynasty said:

Yes Kozzy but if we start sending Kozzy to others you can kiss alot of the most important side of his game away. Not for mine ty.

Isn't Spazz supposedly one of our quickest on certain trials? If so why aren't we blooding him into a regular go-to tagger when needed such as this match up?

He doesn't bring enough on the attacking side already so surely if we are playing him his value lies in this type of role?

We have Brown dog as a potential option also.

Good point re Kozzie Dd.

For me KP is there to gather possessions and boot his usual goal contribution and it's always about the opposition keeping up with him.