Red But Mostly Blue

Trac needs to kick those 

5 minutes ago, Gawndy the Great said:

I’m not a fan of this new game style. 3-2 goals in a half is not pretty. 

We look tentative and safe. If we don’t take on the game we will get smacked in the 2nd half.

 

Maybe but to be fair if we kicked even a little straighter that’s a 6-7 goal half. Not bad in slippery conditions. 

1 minute ago, Demon Dynasty said:

I'll say it again...

Tracc up forward for 10 or 15

Kozzy into the middle for same.

Sub Billings for Laurie

Like this a lot 🔥

Geez tough going out there. 

We’ve been better moving forward tonight, if we can convert in the second half we’ll win this. Have been happy with petty taking some big marks, looks like he’s finding some confidence. 

I just want us to be fierce, relentless, and tidy with our skills tonight. We have to come out firing and keep up the pressure.

 I’m not convinced by the outcome being driven by the cats being unbeaten at this stage. Yeah they have a decent team but I don’t think it should mislead how close this should be as long as we are switched on, and don’t play like we did in the first half against the tigers and certainly nothing like the lions.

Go dees! 2 goal win

13 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

No player should be selected as the sub unless they can play a full game. You never know how early in a game the sub role is going to be activated to replace an injured player.

Absolutely 100%

1 minute ago, Singa said:

Assume Goody mean that McAdam will be playing in the VFL this week which is on Sunday and then the Carlton game is on the Thursday so only a 4 day break for McAdam meaning he would be no chance for the Blues game off 4 days given his current injury history.

He has to play in the 2s this week because he was on limited minutes in the 2s last week and he has to be able to prove he can get through a full game before playing in the 1s. Unless of course they start by using him as a sub.

That is a good point and makes a lot more sense (although I read that he wasn't sighted with the Casey group?). Am definitely in favour of him getting more minutes in the 2s to build up for a proper start in the main team. Would not be a total surprise if he was a sub for last qtr shenanigans. But that doesn't help to get good minutes in him, so the less likely option. 

1 hour ago, 12345_54321 said:

Goody confirmed in his presser that McAdam wouldn’t play against Carlton because it’s a short break off the Geelong game. A marathon not a sprint.  

Appreciate the marathon mentality, obviously - but this is such a strange position.

It would make sense if McAdam was playing against the Cats - but he's not. So he could very well join the team, fresh, against the Blues for some much needed x-factor and firepower. 

1 minute ago, Demonland said:

As mentioned earlier Jeff White's son Kilani is at the club all week. He was shadowing Greg Stafford and is almost as tall as Staff who stands at 2.03m or 6 ft 8 in.

Can we nab him and Kalani? 2-for-1? 😏

2 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Gave him a big hug as soon as I saw him this morning. I didn’t say much, I didn’t have to. I only said, “Ben, your Insta post” and he knew. I said “Thank you” and again, no elaboration was necessary.

That's awesome :-)

I'm so happy Ben is at the Dees. He deserved success, and I hope (given his skills of course, but probably more so his good character) that he picks up a leadership position at the club when he hangs up those big boots. 

1 minute ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Hey Kev, on occasion I’ve decided to ditch DL permanently for whatever reason. But I was given valuable advice from some beautiful souls here, that being to not sever ties completely, rather take a break of indefinite length. Come back when you feel you’re ready. It would be a crying shame to lose you for good. Please consider this. 💕

BTW, (Rare) credit to the AFL for shining a light this round on the ever-growing scourge that is violence against women. Clubs have been issued a directive to bring attention to the cause. Our banner tomorrow night will address this in no uncertain terms.

Also, just when you think you can’t possibly love BBB any more than you already do, he posts this on instagram…

 

 

I’m not going off topic since I thanked BBB for his post and told him I’d share it with as many people as possible, for which he was sincerely grateful. This was at training so I’m also not derailing the (training) thread. 

Thanks, WCW. I shared BBB's words, particularly his final two paragraphs, on my socials.

Love that man. Good role model. I hope the boys (and their fathers) are listening. 

Please send that man a big hug. 

15 minutes ago, Neil Crompton said:

@Demonland, given the post above, can there please be an explanation given to Kev as to why his post was deleted? I’m sure all of us would hate to lose him as a DL contributor, and it’s certainly not like him to get upset over nothing. I didn’t see the posts at the time, and I don’t need to know what they were about, but I believe @kev martin does deserve an explanation. Thanks. (Think of this as a good-guy defence).

I'd echo this. While some topics are difficult, and certainly the current gendered-violence crisis, as being addressed by the AFL in each of the games, is not easy to talk about - the discussion of culture/the actions of boys/men in the crowd is clearly relevant, and should be kept where it doesn't descend into personal attacks/legal issues. And I would think Neil should receive explanation. 

Whatever your view of this issue, it should be discussed. The argument that it doesn't mix with sports doesn't wash, because the AFL itself is incorporating it into the games (which I think is a good visible move, and sends a strong, united message to the crowd - although I think Brad Scott's comments re Tarryn were poorly timed and send the wrong/inconsistent message). 

From the game preview on the AFL app…

Melbourne and Geelong have faced each other in “nail-biting finals in… 2021’

2021??! 

125-42? That final? 

😕🤷‍♂️

Just like a weed, this guy's name keeps popping up. 

It was the open hand part that got me. 

HOW WAS THAT ASSESSMENT MADE??

How/why did Marlion get the benefit?

A bit of push and shove is fine, but this was not that - and it certainly takes it out of the 'workplace' and 'inherently accepted conduct' as part of the game argument.

I reckon McAdam will play 80% game time at Casey first before coming back. We know he's got an injury profile, why on earth would we risk the investment in him to date? I'd prefer him to be fit and healthy in September as a genuine X factor player, rather than a great half of footy against the Cats before trudging off in pain - and risking his ongoing fitness and strength. We have plenty of firepower against the Cats (Fritter, JVR, Kozzie, Disco!, Petty - if he plays - and I think he will - at some point it will turn, etc), the key is the midfield lifting - and delivery! 

I can only really see two possible changes.

Hunter in (Woey out?). This one is not necessary, although Woey was not great. For anyone saying Billings should go out, I don't get it. Aside from a few misses (not alone here), his foot passes and vision was among the best on Wed. He is one of the only one who looks to drill passes to forwards. Windsor (who has been very good) kicked it straight to the Tigers 2-3 times (absolute howlers) and nobody is calling for him to be swapped.

I'm not sure what some are expecting from Billings, but aside from a poor game or two, I think he is generally improving and finding his feet in a new team with a different structure. Last game was good, I think we will need him to continue such vision against the Cats.

Petty out (Fullarton in?) - this one is tricky. It's clear Petty is struggling, both physically and with confidence. I'd say there is a good argument to send him to Casey for a few weeks to find some form. This would allow Fullarton to come in (his game at Casey was decent) - and give JVR a break with rucking duties - which will help him focus on kicking goals. On the other hand, we know Goody rates Petty - who is a premiership defender - and will find his feet.

If I was a betting man, I would say Goody persists with what he knows (is possible) - and backs Petty to get in to it. It's probably too big a game to risk Fullarton. 

Ooze referring to us as ‘they’ 😢

It’s so good to see Clarry so healthy and engaged. We don’t hear him talk a lot, I’ve noticed a lot more of it lately. And he’s been good. Love it ❤️

How did Turner not win the medal?

BOG by the length of a BBB run-up

Pros: 4 points, Disco! BOG by a country mile. The kids, generally. 

Cons: Lots of our stars quiet/sloppy. Too many turnovers. Not saying we will lose against the cats/blues, but if we play like that, we will. Need to sharpen up. Quick. Oh and Petty, the poor man’s Disco. WOG by a mile. Off to Casey pls.

Not very convincing but 4 pts, go Dees 

I know we can’t sub petty off but can we just take him off? I don’t care who goes on. Just take him off and put the jacket on and that’s it. 

Wow 

Petty isn’t even a shade of the guy we were fighting to keep in the off season. 

2 minutes ago, layzie said:

Petty worst on ground 

Yep WOG by a mile

DISCO CAN MARK 🔥