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DemonWA
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Looking forward to the Pod. Keen to hear the panels thoughts on which players might get a game in the run home that we haven't seen yet in 2023 (debuts or otherwise). If time permits, I'd also like to know what everyone considers to be their best 22 for finals. Are we resting BBBB in the VFL as per 2021? Does someone like Harmes get a gig if he's in form? Can all of Rivers, McVee, Bowey, Salem and Brayshaw play in the one side when its crunch time?
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Great podcast chaps. Loved the call from Beau from Tassie, full blown Binman worship haha
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I think we have to try it at some point to really know the answer
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I feel like those that can't see why Gus is the team are missing the Forrest for the Trees. At this point he's a pure utility that will play a role pretty much wherever he is needed. He's desperate and a good overhead mark. Like everyone in AFL, will be responsible for a few turnovers each match. If he makes way for Oliver (which is feasible given the form of our backs) we have an embarrassment of riches.
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In fairness Joey has been big on us all year. Also, do you think David King or any other fox pundit actually comes up with their own analysis? I just assume their producers and stats team just feed them lines to read. I think less than half of what comes out of kings mouth is his opinion, with the balance being lines from a teleprompt written by their production team
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#DPoD
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I wonder whether the shape of Alphabet Stadium impacts our selection at all. Will be interesting to see. I think we need to have a look at a forward line with all of JVR, Smith and Petty in it. All very good competitors so can probably let one of Spargo or Chandler make way? Love Bowza but not sure if he comes in immediately unless they give Pig another freshen up. Perhaps Thommo goes out to make way, with the option for Petty to swing back if needed....but I'd prefer we stick to 3 talls. Oliver comes in but for who, not sure. Funny how much depth we seem to have all of a sudden 🤔😅
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Very glad to see Hunter in people's votes. Because he's a new player and not a long term Dee people on here have been way to quick to slag him. Absolute gun. My votes Viney Salem Hunter Rivers Petracca Sparrow
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Absolutely loved that match. Are the usual suspects still writing us off?!
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Agree with Jaded here. It's not about the Win or Loss. It's about whether we are in the game for long periods and generally show up to play. Collingwood and Port are both a few games ahead of the rest on the ladder which is reflective of them being the most consistent teams this year. I'd love to tke them down today but If the result ended up similar to the port game I don't think anyone would really say our season or flag credentials are shot.
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Yeah I don't dispute there is some strategic nous in his game plan. But my point was mainly around 'in game' tactics etc. I feel like we plan and then set and forget (for better or worse)
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Do enlighten me. Defensive press was great, but I didn't see any ingame magic tricks?
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I'm not usually a Goody basher but I don't think he has any major in game tactics to keep dry. He's from the school of 'footy is a pretty simple game - win contests and bring effort' way of thinking imo. Also, I don't think we can afford to leave anything on the park here. Could end up being a pivotal match in terms of top 4 positions.
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I feel like contested posessions on the half forward and half back flanks will decide the game. Kind of self explanatory but when we're on, we win the 50-50 balls in these positions, both in the air and on the ground
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Brilliant interview 👏 👌
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I plan to. Spargos game on Friday was infuriating imo. I'm usually a fan but last couple of weeks have been sub-spargo.
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He's an absolute gun. Was one of our most consistent in the 2021 finals series, and as you say, super tough - deceptivley so
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Spargo goes for mine. Never gives the first, easy option anymore. Always trying the cute / tricky one atm
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He's spot on. I typically hate 'Chad' Scott, but he's spot on here.
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This is the issue with over saturated AFL media. The weekly shows are produced in a way that almost demands weekly hyperbole. Cats are cooked, Dees are miles off, can't trust the dogs, Freo are rubbish etc etc. Virtual click bait.
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Interestingly David King was bullish on First Crack about us being 'back' because of how organised and effective our press was. Showed footage of Chandler and others pointing and calling the press. Joey Montagna also spoke glowingly about the shape of our game based on the defensive outcome.
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Impressive and enjoyable analysis. Allowing myself to play Devils advocate, my only issue with it is that it seems a little reverse engineered when it comes to impact on form and the overall sensitivity of elite athletes to what are ultimately relatively minor fluctuations to training loads. To say it impacts us more than other contenders because of our questionable footskills seems like a shot in the dark. The flat spot that alot of clubs have at this time of the year could be as much to do with the cold and wet weather levelling up the playing field. I look at a 38 game premier league season, with the local cup tournaments and european cup leagues. Clubs must be managing alot of fatigue but it's never used as an excuse or discussion point. As an example of how big the loads are, Jordan Henderson played 57 matches in the 2021/2022 season. I think it's a factor, but not to the same extent as your hypothesis suggests.
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Interesting to hear the loading/fatigue discussion again in various threds. Especially interested in the sub theory that has emerged regarding our preference to revert to the % tactics (moving the ball around the flanks etc) has come back since the guys have been more fatigued. Think there is some merit to this but keen to hear everyone's thoughts on what sort of game style and freshness we will see on Monday!
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Our defensive and contest game is finding form. In the heat of finals this is the only part of the game that matters. We're still tinkering with the team and trying some new things too. despite the knockers were on of the highest scoring teams this year too. I think we're in an incredible position. I'm becoming a cracked record but I cannot believe how many of our fans are writing us off.
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Hope you've got spare sheets mate. Still 9 sleeps to go 😉
