Lord Nev

Same, that 'Festival of Footy' period lifted the spirits big time.

Yeah that's fair mate.

I get where you're coming from mate, and footy is definitely not high up on the list in terms of relative importance, but there was a lot of talk last year during the 'big' lockdown about how much it helped people having some footy to watch. Just the sense of normality, the comfort and the distraction. The mental health aspect of this lockdown is pretty huge IMO, even though it's a short one. If we can have footy on, in a COVID safe way, then I think it only benefits people.

Yeah probably, and possibly even walked over to Gosch's with the players. I guess that's what they're investigating now which is why tomorrow's game is still up in the air.

In rehab though, I'm not sure how much he was in direct contact with other players. It might not even be Hore, it's just what some are saying and makes sense given it's obviously a player who's somewhat separate at the moment.

Nah it's not. You may have heard the same as me about The Sporting Globe in Mordi, but I think it's not that one due to the different times. The 'word' going around is it may have been Marty Hore, which is why it's possibly a blessing in a way given he's currently injured and not around the players as much.

Ahhhh, I unscratch my previous post then!

Lockdown until midnight June 3.

They could, but the problem has been it seems like there's been a few 'early' tests that come back negative only to show positive later on when there's a 'stronger presence' in the system. You'd think the game would be cancelled now.

Some people also saying it's apparently Marty Hore, which might be the best of a bad situation if he's not bee around the club/training while injured? Edit - Scratch that. Just saw DL's post above.

I believe this might be due to Max and Gus attending a footy night (might have been one of those "That's good for footy" ones) at The Sporting Globe in Mordialloc, which has been declared a hotspot.

No crowds for Victorian games this week.

Far out mate. Seriously. You're on the angry pills lately it seems and I think it's preventing you from reading posts properly. I didn't say Daw is a great player. I didn't say the club will drop Petty for Daw. I literally said "I don't think it's likely he comes in". We obviously differ on where we think Petty's form is at, and that's fine, but the "laughable" thing here is you thinking your opinion is fact. Personally I think 5 disposals, 2 of which were turnovers, is not the sign of an in form player. You disagree. Cool. You can have whatever opinion you like, but drop the attitude mate.

They might have been abusing me, not sure, couldn't hear anything over the sound of the reversing beep in my truck...

Haha not kidding, I did the grocery shopping last night and toilet paper was on the list. I felt like I had to explain to people it was just a normal purchase, don't give me greasies...

Heard today that police have been advised to be prepared for a lockdown commencing Friday. Obviously 'be prepared' doesn't mean it's 100% happening, but it's clearly very much on the table at the moment.

Sacrifice what exactly though? None of them are huge stats grabbers, they're already meant to be playing pressure roles. Harmes and ANB are already 4th and 5th for tackles.

Thought Hunt was poor against the Swans as well, but you're right, it's not 3 games in a row. 2 out of 3 though, and all I said was that he needed to lift. As mentioned, same with Spargo, I don't think either will be dropped this week, all I said is they may be discussed as players needing to lift. Personally I don't think any player is "locked in". Everyone has their tipping point of form where their spot may be at risk, that's the whole point of competition for spots isn't it? Bedford and Chandler have both been pushing, neither I rate as highly as Spargo, but you pick your team based on form, otherwise B.Brown would be a lock and not at Casey hey?

Not for mine, not without training there and playing some VFL there first, and can't see that happening at this point. Think that 3rd spot will be out of Petty, Daw and potentially Bradtke given they've started playing him there. Joel Smith possibly, but he's still a month away. Other option is they re-structure the backline and play someone like Hibberd or Jetta as the 3rd 'tall' and have Max drifting back more often I guess.

Yep, although maybe not as much for that particular role for us. That would be the query though for sure. I don't think it's likely he comes in, only if Petty has a shocker and Maj has a ripper. The midseason draft is where my intrigue is piqued atm.

I'm talking about the possibility of Majak coming in for Petty, so he wouldn't have to worry about quick defenders. Also, I don't reckon either Tomlinson or Petty are quick either anyway.

I love Spargo, think he gets underrated by Dees fans in general, but reckon he's not had much impact the last few weeks. Blues game I thought he was pretty good, but Crows game he didn't apply enough pressure to make up for his lack of scoreboard impact in terms of score involvements. Same against the Swans. "Perfect form" is a ridiculous call mate, and as far as doing what the coaches ask; I think we'd agree that would be forward pressure and score involvements yes? Been down on both in a few games over the last month. So we agree Hunt had a poor game then? So, he needs to find form again right? So we agree. Excellent. If you read my original comment I didn't suggest either would be dropped this week, just they IMO they will come up in discussions as players who need to lift.

I think if Petty has a poor one it may force the clubs hand. Could be Majak, pending his game on the weekend coming, can't see TMac going back unless he completely loses form. Then of course there's the midseason draft or even a rejig of the backline if the Dogs open us up like the Crows did.

Fritta needs a rocket, Spargo and Hunt just need to find form, Petty needs confidence; so either back at VFL level or continuity, although the disclaimer on that is I think he'll only get another week of that without lifting. Can't imagine any half decent footy club bringing in Ben Brown after 4 touches and 0 goals at the lower level.

Agree mate. I'm not trying to put pressure on Petty, I think he's gonna be ok for us and I like the hardness he's developing. Just seems to get super nervous when kicking, but that will get better over time I reckon. May had a Barry Crocker on Saturday, Lever was a bit up and down - he was clearly effected by the crowd. Gee we missed Salo a lot. Hunt would be one the blokes who wouldn't want another poor one this week, not by himself there. It felt like the flat week that had been coming for a while. They'd teased it for a few games beforehand.