Preview AFL NAB Cup Round 1 - West Coast-Fremantle-Geelong, Patersons Stadium, Saturday 16 February

[FredLeDeux]

What makes Ballantyne hard for other players to cop is not so much his sledging, but his combination of three things - serious sniping, on-ball free kick-drawing low level physical/verbal provocation, and sledging. It's a difficult combo to deal with.
In local footy, he's the sort of bloke the opposition refuses to have a drink with after the game.

 

[TheJimmyCartel]

Winning the game is a long way down on my list ,but it's a long way up on belting Ballantyne,well maybe not that far up

I think if Beau Waters belted him in the last game that would be win/win for us

 

[FredLeDeux]

I think if Beau Waters belted him in the last game that would be win/win for us

That would be good, but he better stick to his principles, and concentrate on the torso; on his recent appointment to the Rules Committee, Beau stated that "the head is sacrilege".

 

[you pick one]

What makes Ballantyne hard for other players to cop is not so much his sledging, but his combination of three things - serious sniping, on-ball free kick-drawing low level physical/verbal provocation, and sledging. It's a difficult combo to deal with.
In local footy, he's the sort of bloke the opposition refuses to have a drink with after the game.

Just about described she who must be obeyed.

 

[Coxi450]

"Thurlow is supposed to be the most ready to play R1 pick we have had since HarryT.
I want GHS to blitz , come in and dominate the centre."

Gee I hope this is right about Thurlow, hopefully he, Murdoch and Guthrie can form a long partnership like we have enjoyed over the last 10 years with our defenders.
I think GHS will be one of those guys that when they get to 50 games will become very solid/good AFL players, so we might have to wait a bit yet but he'll get there.

 

[TheJimmyCartel]

"Thurlow is supposed to be the most ready to play R1 pick we have had since HarryT.
I want GHS to blitz , come in and dominate the centre."

Gee I hope this is right about Thurlow, hopefully he, Murdoch and Guthrie can form a long partnership like we have enjoyed over the last 10 years with our defenders.
I think GHS will be one of those guys that when they get to 50 games will become very solid/good AFL players, so we might have to wait a bit yet but he'll get there.

Thurlow is Murdoch quick apparently, good ball user & ball magnet too - having those two running the wings could cause some damage for oppositions. Also allows Varcoe to stay forward and keep some forward pressure, as well as being very good around goal.

 

[Senatorguesty]

What makes Ballantyne hard for other players to cop is not so much his sledging, but his combination of three things - serious sniping, on-ball free kick-drawing low level physical/verbal provocation, and sledging. It's a difficult combo to deal with.
In local footy, he's the sort of bloke the opposition and team-mates corner late at night in the car park and beat the living shit out of.

EFA

 

[Senatorguesty]

"Thurlow is supposed to be the most ready to play R1 pick we have had since HarryT.
I want GHS to blitz , come in and dominate the centre."

Gee I hope this is right about Thurlow, hopefully he, Murdoch and Guthrie can form a long partnership like we have enjoyed over the last 10 years with our defenders.
I think GHS will be one of those guys that when they get to 50 games will become very solid/good AFL players, so we might have to wait a bit yet but he'll get there.

I think back to the draft thread on this board about Thurlow, if he can slot in straight away and perform then he's throwing some serious egg on alot of peoples faces.
I hope so!

 

[MC Extra Dollop]

"Thurlow is supposed to be the most ready to play R1 pick we have had since HarryT.

I'm excited about seeing Thurlow in action, but realistically, as the most AFL-ready first round pick since Taylor, he's only really got Menzel as competition (Brown and Smedts are our only others in that period).

 

[FredLeDeux]

EFA

I see we were involved in similar comps.

 

[darren forssman]

The Age player to watch: Jackson Sheringham.

Plenty more players I will be watching.

 

[Partridge]

I think back to the draft thread on this board about Thurlow, if he can slot in straight away and perform then he's throwing some serious egg on alot of peoples faces.
I hope so!

Wouldn't say he's throwing egg in people's faces. It's not unreasonable to expect first year players to take a while to develop. They almost always need at least a year or two.

If he can perform straight away fantastic, but let's just wait and see.

 

[Senatorguesty]

Wouldn't say he's throwing egg in people's faces. It's not unreasonable to expect first year players to take a while to develop. They almost always need at least a year or two.

If he can perform straight away fantastic, but let's just wait and see.

There were alot of people, inc alot of Cat supporters who didnt think much of him and thought it was a massive mistake recruiting him over Grundy (who I dont think will be all that fantastic anyway).
I think Thurlow could have a very very good career at the Cats...

 

[CF]

Given our tough start to the proper season there's going to be no room for half arsed performances in the NAB Cup this year (like last year). So while I don't care if we win or lose all I want to see is the players having a crack.

 

[Farmer2Goggin]

I think if Beau Waters belted him in the last game that would be win/win for us

Agree wholeheartedly , although I would substitute the belting for a solid , old fashioned shirtfront from Beau - he is a seriously solid unit and man does he relish the contact.

 

[Pivo]

There were alot of people, inc alot of Cat supporters who didnt think much of him and thought it was a massive mistake recruiting him over Grundy (who I dont think will be all that fantastic anyway).
I think Thurlow could have a very very good career at the Cats...

How are those rose-coloured glasses Senator??

Ah stuff it - C'MON JT, LIGHT THE PLACE UP!!!!

 

[Senatorguesty]

How are those rose-coloured glasses Senator??

Ah stuff it - C'MON JT, LIGHT THE PLACE UP!!!!

Rosey

 

[Pivo]

Rosey

Footy's back folks!!

 

[CharacterFirst]

Footy's back folks!!

So it appears. But let's not dismiss the potential for drugs or gambling in this game.

I will also be taking a close look at the sides I think might be practising their tanking. This is as good a time as any to work on something you may need when the serious stuff starts.

 

[James1970]

Is the 9-point goal still in the NAB cup? Would love to see Tommy back in action with a few of these to get the juices flowing, so to speak.

 

[winty]

Where do you think Pods will line up? Forward or back?

 

[thejester]

Forward.

 

[THE CAT WRANGLER]

The Age player to watch: Jackson Sheringham.

Plenty more players I will be watching.

Can't be serious

 

[FredLeDeux]

Can't be serious

He meant the Aged player to watch.

 

[Willo_]

H

Wonder who will belt ballantyne this time?

Beau Waters hopefully