M_9

A Dees fbook site said there was a jumper presentation after training this morning. I guess Fullarton or Verrall.

Meanwhile, back at the thread: Methinks Turner will be the backup ruckman. Plays similar position and is similar size to JvR. New centre bounce rule will favour him in that he won’t need to jump (a la the way Grundy is playing). Two issues - Disco is injury prone and has probably never played ruck in his life. I assume whoever the FD has in mind will be practising the craft at training.

Ch 9 news said JvR will not be going to Perth. Last quarter (?) marking attempt fell forward and hit his head on the turf.

JVR out with concussion. Maybe BBB but who’s our 2nd ruckman?

A draw might be the best result for us?

Wowee. A draw. I predicted this* Mike Williamson 1966

Ah Chee goes ok with a set shot. Back him in every time.

Fogarty goes ok with a set shot. Back him in every time.

Scott’s votes will be interesting- 5 to Z Guthrie and 4 to Holmes. May squeeze a Port player or two in for the minors. Miserable bastard.

As mentioned, the idiocy of Cat’s supporters booing Ratugolea. Akin to us booing Harmes or JJ* I live in Geelong’s territory. They were happy to see the back of him. * happy to be corrected if it happened. I was at both games.

Just love that sound. The sound of whinging Cat’s supporters booing the umps.

Care factor by Cat’s doc - zero

Sorry, Cam Guthrie.

Geez I hope Port win and one of their players gets right up in Tuohy’s face. He’s been gobbing off after every Cat’s goal.

Dumb, and dumber.

I fully agree. Billings must be given time to master his role. Garry Lyon pointed out how our ball movement had altered from the back half. I've no reason to believe Hunter would be any better than Jack. Like Lever, IMV Jack's performance will lift as he becomes more confident and familiar with his team mates.

I’m not sure a Sat or Sun arvo would make much difference (I haven’t looked at the stats re past Cats v Dees at the G). Geelong resident Cats are spoilt. They’ll travel up to 20km but no more.

I live on the Surfcoast and travelled up by train. V Line had an additional train up and back. Not sure it was needed. I have 30 or so mates who are Cats members and attend every home game. Not one attended Sat night. The return train arrives at Geelong at 12:30am. Can’t really blame them although almost as many Dees fans travelling up and back.

When you say ‘any posters’ are you suggesting there was more than just me? In my defence I did state (with stats) that the key to Harry’s game is his marking. Good to see on Saturday it was more than that. Tackling, competing and at least one deft touch.

‘Petty will never make it as a forward’ M_9 Friday May 3rd. You’re a peanut pal. Oh, wait …

Goody has said McAdam won’t be playing.

McKay, you peanut

Fair chance no Zac Williams next week (hammy). May be a plus for them the way he’s been playing.

I take back what I said about the Blues not having a small forward.

The Pies tackling has got them back into the game. They were asleep for the first 10 minutes.