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1 hour ago, Cranky Franky said:

That's complete BS spin by the Club. Langdon "ticked all the boxes" after his rib injury yet he played with 2 sleeping bags wrapped around his chest & struggled for several games.

Players like May are veterans & should be wrapped in cotton wool.

Unless Melbourne rule May out for 6+ weeks, playing him this week over any other poses no more risk than the next. Keeping him out of the Adelaide match then playing him against Brisbane makes absolutely 0 difference to his recovery.

1 hour ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

I'd love to see the re-instatement of a proper reserves competition. However, how would that work in the northern States? Where would Gold Coast and GWS find enough players to make up a seconds squad? I suspect that may be one of the main reasons for the mess which is the VFL competition at the moment.

Well they have their VFL squads currently so I’m sure those players would just “transfer” over. I think the AFL’s lists will stay the same size, it won’t be a fully senior listed 2’s side. It’ll just be the VFL sides ‘fill ins’ playing the seconds comp with the fringe AFL players.

59 minutes ago, picket fence said:

Casey has a bye!! What a BASKET CASE of a competition! The sooner we run a reserves comp with AFL teams ONLY the better, just Amateur hour really!

VFL bye because of the VFL v SANFL game which is linked to gather round. I’m led to believe there is a VFL practice match, unsure of the opponent though. 
 

As for the VFL/reserves comp debate, I totally agree it needs to come in and believe it will sooner rather than later. Both Adelaide clubs are now pushing to leave the SANFL and either join the VFL or push the case of a reserves competition. (Which in my opinion would be the right call). The WAFL and SANFL aren’t adequate leagues any longer unfortunately. Especially when there’s already 14 teams in the VFL comp. 

21 minutes ago, Cranky Franky said:

Just a very stupid idea to be considering rushing back a veteran like May. Petty clearly came back a week too early but luckily it didn't affect the result.

Goodwin does this regularly - in 2022 rushing players not 100% or lacking match fitness ie Langdon & Salem & last year playing Gawn in the final with a sore toe.

There is no need to do it.

Dont believe it’s rushing. If he wasn’t right, he wouldn’t play. If he wants to play and the club tick the relevant boxes keeping him out won’t make a difference in my opinion. He is at no more risk playing this week than next. 

25 minutes ago, 12345_54321 said:

No Jack Viney because of illness. Club expect him to play. 

Further to this, Viney will train individually later today. 

No Jack Viney because of illness. Club expect him to play. 

7 hours ago, 58er said:

He kicked four goals this last week!  You may need to eat your hat if he gets a chance. 

Did you see the goals?

6 minutes ago, Moonshadow said:

Are you suggesting a debut for Jeffo, or just go with Fritter and JVR, who hasn't had great impact of late?

No. Petty can go forward as May will come in and if he doesn’t Tomo can come in to let Petty forward. As for Chandler, Koltyn could replace him or Woewodin could taking Billings wing/half forward role and push Billings further into the F50. 

7 minutes ago, Moonshadow said:

As usual, I think you are right on the money, Red

Perfect time to rest BBB, if there is a perfect time 

Perfect time to rest BB sure, not for Schache though😂

36 minutes ago, dee-tox said:

If Chandler is in doubt would they consider AMW? Has been consistent in the VFL and seems a like for like?

McAdam still seems a week or two away. 

Didnt fly to Adelaide with Schache, McAdam and Kolt so I wouldn’t have thought. 
 

has also been playing off half back in the 2’s so don’t really see that role being needed.

koltyn would be the perfect replacement for chin in the pressure aspect. 

6 minutes ago, Demonland said:

lol. I interpreted it the other way and at the time was wondering why Schache and Kolt were mentioned at all not thinking there were coming over particularly because they just played at Casey.

Poor Casey might need to pick some Demonlanders to play for them this week.

That was my first thought until I realised Casey play Saturday so those players who didn’t play will have flown back by then to suit up against the Borough! 😂

45 minutes ago, TheWiz said:

Great thoughts. Do you see any merit in Tomlinson back in for TMac going forward?

Surely not. Tmac has been awesome down back, don’t ruin the rhythm. 

47 minutes ago, Demonland said:

His name wasn't mentioned in the training reports except to say that there was no sign of him.

Bendigo_Demon did say he was there. Page 1. 
 

seems as though it may have been lost in translation but the post says no sign of Chandler, then Schache, McAdam and Kolt here too. 

I interpreted it as Schache is there with McAdam and Koltyn. Can see how others interpreted as him not being there though. 

4 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Schache wasn't brought up with Kolt so I doubt he is in consideration unless he is flown over in the next day or so.

Schache is in Adelaide and did fly up with Kolt as per the training gallery and posters on this thread😂

38 minutes ago, Redleg said:

BBB may be rested for Schache, as no point in destroying what's left of his knee, with a 5 day break.

Crows are not strong in key backs, so Schache could go ok.

Given the training reports of Chin looking upset, it could be Kolt in for his first.

I think Woey will get a full game, as he was sub and is fresh from Saturday.

Even if BB didn’t get up, I doubt we’d go with Schache. Can play Petty forward if May is fit and if not, Tomo can come into to let Petty go forward. Then play Kolt as a medium forward if we have to.

lots of options before having to consider Schache again. Surely! 

1 hour ago, Demonland said:

We really should have been scheduled to play Port on the Friday night giving us a 6 day break. The AFL should try to avoid 5 day breaks as much as possible if not at all.

Every team has to have at least one based on the fixture. I think this trip will be very fruitful for us. Light/limited training week into a game is fine in my opinion and the players will tell you that too.

1 hour ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Had a good game at Casey.

If Chandler doesn't get up he could be in.

PS Given that the sub is no longer a "medical" sub I wonder if we will relax the policy of debutants not being named as the sub

There is of course Laurie who would come into consideration if Chandler is not available

Feel like Woewodin would be the choice to come in, then you push Billings into the forward line and have Laurie as sub. To me that’s obvious, would love to see Kolt though.

2 minutes ago, KC from Casey said:

Leo Connolly, one of Casey’s best, goals and it’s a 3 goal deficit 

Looked alright when he played those few games for the Saints. Doing himself no harm as with Hustwaite to be in the conversation for a mid season draft chance. 

Jeffo stop that 🔥🔥

1 minute ago, Kick_It_To_Pickett said:

I don’t mean to labour the point, but Lobb’s accurate goal kicking at one end vs Jefferson’s inability to convert at the other is the difference between the sides at the moment. Given who Casey have unavailable, it’s a bloody good effort to still be within a few goals

9 listed Melbourne players v 15 Dogs. Fair bit more experience with the dogs too, a lot of our listed players are young guys with next to no experience.

much better than last week. 

Jefferson shouldn’t have given that off but why would the skipper Mitch White even call for it? Should’ve told him to settle. 

1 minute ago, Demonland said:

I didn’t even know he was playing

Says it all I think. 

Farris-White to record 0 touches again? Not ideal. 

Just now, Wells 11 said:

I thought the ground was almost windless today? Anyway it’s good to hear he’s normally a better shot. A relief. I have to be honest and say I haven’t seen that much of him so it’s a small sample size i’m getting vocal about and better to hold my tongue no doubt!

The Casey wind will never die 😂

5 minutes ago, Wells 11 said:

noticed that too! I mean it’s not like he’s just learning to kick for goal is it! All over the place. 

Dont think the Casey wind helps anybody. Pretty surprised people aren’t impressed with his game after all the rubbish he’s copped. He is usually an extremely good kick at goal, just an off day.  Each to their own though.