Unofficial Preview Changes & Pre-match Discussion - Qualifying Final vs. Geelong, Sat 03/09, 4:35pm MCG

[ThePhantom777]

It’s in the detail for me. Apparently it’s the second consecutive session they’ve both sat out which puts it on my radar, but with the main session Thursday it’s only a watch.

Hopefully they're just sore and this is an ideal time to get their bodies right before the finals campaign.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

I wouldn’t completely rules Madgen out especially against Geelong, they’re a tall team and if we lose a tall we’ll be up against it.

I would.

However I wouldn’t rule him out for the following week(s) if we lose a tall to injury. It’s not as if we have a ton of obvious options.

 

[domus]

Does T Hawk pushing players in the back give us license to hurl abuse at posters from the Geelong board who post respectfully here?

I feel like you’ve completely missed the point on this one.

I didn't see any abuse. If there was I don't condone it.

 

[Bloben]

Bloody hell I'm getting pumped for this game.

We are rightfully underdogs in this but apart from the Swans IMO we play better when underdogs than when we go in favourites.

I also have a feeling that our frantic high pressure and high risk gameplay is more suited to finals.

In saying that I am not stupid and recognise Geelong has been the best team and our best may not be good enough but I'm not without hope.

It's been a bloody good ride either way

 

[3rdMan]

Selection will hopefully be simple this week: in Adams, out Macrae.

Geelong have been great and will be super tough to beat. Based on our performances this year though we are always poised to outdo expectations, and the Cats have recent history of underperforming in finals. They are clearly a different team this year, but this will have some mental effect. That can be positive, switching them on for a comfortable win. If the game is close in the 4th though, some of those mental demons could surface, add to that our historically unrivalled close finishing and the Cats would be seriously toey.

 

[jonbe54]

Classy, as always

I waste no time on interlopers - if you like to that's your business.

 

[Apex36]

I didn't see any abuse. If there was I don't condone it.

I’m not sure how you could miss the deliberately misspelled ‘piss off’ in all caps at the end of his post…

 

[sideswipe]

I waste no time on interlopers - if you like to that's your business.

Yet you responded to the interloper.


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[jonbe54]

Bloody hell I'm getting pumped for this game.

We are rightfully underdogs in this but apart from the Swans IMO we play better when underdogs than when we go in favourites.

I also have a feeling that our frantic high pressure and high risk gameplay is more suited to finals.

In saying that I am not stupid and recognise Geelong has been the best team and our best may not be good enough but I'm not without hope.

It's been a bloody good ride either way

We had by far the best team in 1970 and had beaten the scum 3 times - thrashed them twice.

Melbourne had a team of world beaters in 1958 and lost.

Passion and commitment can change the course of history - much less a game of footy.

 

[manicpie]

Yet you responded to the interloper.


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Is an interloper someone who cuts down trees from inside to out

 

[sideswipe]

Is an interloper someone who cuts down trees from inside to out

I think that’s an innerlopper? Interlopers began with couples heading away to get married before their appointed date. Often the bride would be particularly randy and a third party, usually a hotel bellboy, would be brought into the action. Known as the interloper.


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[Jafo]

Bruzzy wants another Scalp-

‘I love big match-ups’: Brayden Maynard would be happy to take on Jeremy Cameron

Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard says he is ready for the challenge of taking on Geelong’s super forward Jeremy Cameron if handed that assignment in Saturday’s qualifying final.

www.theage.com.au

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[NMBB]

I think that’s an innerlopper? Interlopers began with couples heading away to get married before their appointed date. Often the bride would be particularly randy and a third party, usually a hotel bellboy, would be brought into the action. Known as the interloper.


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Which may result in an interlocutory order

 

[sr36]

Brayshaw would disagree, father and son.

If being knocked out a couple of times makes you an expert on concussion - I can match Brayshaw's expertise.

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

Bloody hell I'm getting pumped for this game.

We are rightfully underdogs in this but apart from the Swans IMO we play better when underdogs than when we go in favourites.

I also have a feeling that our frantic high pressure and high risk gameplay is more suited to finals.

In saying that I am not stupid and recognise Geelong has been the best team and our best may not be good enough but I'm not without hope.

It's been a bloody good ride either way

I sort of visualise you as a slightly plump, stiff upper-lipped English army lieutenant addressing his troops before leading then into battle.

 

[sideswipe]

I sort of visualise you as a slightly plump, stiff upper-lipped English army lieutenant addressing his troops before leading then into battle.

I'm going over with the lads. Wouldn't be right to send them without me.

From there, whatever our fate, I know we will make a good show of ourselves.

 

[Good Horse]

I'm going over with the lads. Wouldn't be right to send them without me.

From there, whatever our fate, I know we will make a good show of ourselves.

 

[sideswipe]

I sort of visualise you as a slightly plump, stiff upper-lipped English army lieutenant addressing his troops before leading then into battle.

Have you ever read any of the Flashman Papers? Written in that style.

 

[KinderSmock]

Watching the highlights from Round 3 against Geelong. We played 3 quarters of good football and then they ran rampant. D. Cameron was dominant up forward but our defence was lacking. Think with Murphy we'll be better and our young core has reformed. Ollie Henry was in the team and there were one or two moments that could be described as selfish. Overall, our game plan has been revised and improved and with Daicos and the young core more experienced, an upset could well take place.

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

Have you ever read any of the Flashman Papers? Written in that style.

Flashman Papers, sadly no, but I had read 'Tom Brown's School Days'. The character 'Flashman' from that novel, is a thoroughly despicable Rugby Boy bully on who the author of 'Flashman' based his Flashman, so I know the type you're talking about. Research wetted my appetite for reading the Flashman Papers - I'll follow it up.

 

[NMBB]

I sort of visualise you as a slightly plump, stiff upper-lipped English army lieutenant addressing his troops before leading then into battle.

I think some of the English brass addressed their troops and then SENT them into battle.

I think the English officers were having cups of tea while the Australians were busting their arses and being slaughtered at The Battle of the Nek

 

[sideswipe]

Flashman Papers, sadly no, but I had read 'Tom Brown's School Days'. The character 'Flashman' from that novel, is a thoroughly despicable Rugby Boy bully on who the author of 'Flashman' based his Flashman, so I know the type you're talking about. Research wetted my appetite for reading the Flashman Papers - I'll follow it up.

That's the one - go for the first volume, Flashman. The language can get pretty ripe (the N word is littered throughout), but other than that, it is delightful. Old Flashy is thoroughly despicable, and exceedingly likeable.

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

I think some of the English brass addressed their troops and then SENT them into battle.

I think the English officers were having cups of tea while the Australians were busting their arses and being slaughtered at The Battle of the Nek

I have watched too many of those Middle Ages Series, not to mention Vikings and GoT. Back then only the truly gutless ones seemed to sit on the side lines. Lead by example, hip hip, hooray.

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

That's the one - go for the first volume, Flashman. The language can get pretty ripe (the N word is littered throughout), but other than that, it is delightful. Old Flashy is thoroughly despicable, and exceedingly likeable.

Sounds delightfully politically incorrect with a likeable rogue. Who could ask for more.

 

[NMBB]

I have watched too many of those Middle Ages Series, not to mention Vikings and GoT. Back then only the truly gutless ones seemed to sit on the side lines. Lead by example, hip hip, hooray.

Cheers old chap