Unofficial Preview Changes & Pre-match Discussion - Preliminary Final vs. Sydney Swans, Saturday 17/09, 4:45pm, SCG

[magpies42]

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We should run the game out strong since it’s a smaller ground.

Is this legit, how can there be such a large variation?! Ridiculous

 

[Pistol Night]

Is this legit, how can there be such a large variation?! Ridiculous

It’s a weird abnormality in a professional sport. Most sports have strict specs for playing areas/courts

 

[Pie eyed]

Is this legit, how can there be such a large variation?! Ridiculous

I reckon it's a feature of the game.

 

[3rdMan]

I think Carmichael has missed too much time to come back in now as anything other than a sub (obviously same goes for Krueger). His last game was also against the Swans and wasn't that good. Our centre square work has been good the last two weeks, so probably don't need to mess with it.

Bianco was ok last week, so I'm seeing no change.

 

[magpies42]

I reckon it's a feature of the game.

I think it would be fine if they played a full home and away schedule. This way it’s just weird and creates unfairness. Particularly since the grand final is always at the G

 

[Anzacday]

We have never won a twilight match

I was there when we won one, (interstate too)…

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[sideswipe]

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We should run the game out strong since it’s a smaller ground.

It doesn’t work like that. Think about it.


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It’s a weird abnormality in a professional sport. Most sports have strict specs for playing areas/courts

You can blame cricket.


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[Timmy from Thomastown]

Hate that its a bullshit Twilight match again.

Helps our players get home the same night and prepare for the grand final

 

[Harry O]

Given how good Heeney and Hayward have been, the fitness of Maynard is a real concern
Assume Noble and Quaynor share Papley

 

[Sterg237]

I think Carmichael has missed too much time to come back in now as anything other than a sub (obviously same goes for Krueger). His last game was also against the Swans and wasn't that good. Our centre square work has been good the last two weeks, so probably don't need to mess with it.

Bianco was ok last week, so I'm seeing no change.

I agree with all this. Can’t see the coaches meddling too much at this point. From all accounts Bianco played his role.

 

[Drought Break]

It’s a weird abnormality in a professional sport. Most sports have strict specs for playing areas/courts

imagine a tennis court double the size of the norm. Serena would have zero grand slams.

 

[JM#1]

I reckon it's a feature of the game.

I see it more as being too lazy and expensive to do anything about it.

 

[Doc1763]

I see it more as being too lazy and expensive to do anything about it.

So, you're suggesting that the SCG, Adelaide Oval etc be torn down and rebuilt with an oval the same dimensions as the MCG?

 

[Piestid]

Road trip?

 

[Hot_Pies_2019]

Helps our players get home the same night and prepare for the grand final

Sure it’s not so the fans can get back to Collingwood before midnight? Bit unfair we have to even play there, should be at the MCG.

 

[Sterg237]

Given how good Heeney and Hayward have been, the fitness of Maynard is a real concern
Assume Noble and Quaynor share Papley

Yeah, I heard somewhere he might be hampered by a groin complaint, but can find very little reference to it. Given he wasn't mentioned in the club's injury report, I am optimistic he is ok. Famous last words...

 

[HeavyPop]

Gonna be a good game. I thought Freo played into our hands on Saturday night with their backward/sideways handball (very reminiscent of Buckley years as some have pointed out). To be honest, the loss to Geelong gives me bigger confidence that we can win this weekend than the win against Fremantle does.

 

[JM#1]

So, you're suggesting that the SCG, Adelaide Oval etc be torn down and rebuilt with an oval the same dimensions as the MCG?

The Adelaide Oval missed the opportunity. I would have thought during the redevelopment would have been the perfect time. Obviously too late now.

 

[The Magnificent Seven]

You lost me at the last paragraph. Comparing time slots and other teams from others years as if it's some sort of indicator.

I am sorry for your loss.

I'm superstitious. Sue me.

 

[sr36]

It’s a weird abnormality in a professional sport. Most sports have strict specs for playing areas/courts

It's the norm for sports played on an oval - are any sports other than cricket and footy played on an oval?

 

[sideswipe]

It's the norm for sports played on an oval - are any sports other than cricket and footy played on an oval?

No other ball sports. Baseball is another with different sized fields, as far as the outfield goes.

 

[Kes1984]

Recent history shows that having the break now is no longer an advantage.

Getting straight to week 3 is an advantage. Skipping a game for the risk of injuries is an advantage. Otherwise, it's actually a disadvantage.

So the pies are looking good, having now made it to week 3 with no new injuries. They have momentum and are not underdone from playing only 1 game since round 23.

 

[Kes1984]

Further to my previous post, this is the same info without the two COVID years, which could be considered anomalies. Still indicates a Collingwood V Brisbane would be just as likely as Geelong V Sydney GF.

Most probable is one of Brisbane or Collingwood get through.

 

[Doc1763]

No other ball sports. Baseball is another with different sized fields, as far as the outfield goes.

Yes, every MLB stadium is different