Preview Brisbane Lions v Carlton Blues PF, 5.15pm Saturday 23rd Sep 2023

[Dalions]

Wouldn't surprise me if he was moving that well on the Tuesday before the qualifying final

I think we'll play him

All depends on whether he can turn.
Up against a pretty agile opponent.
A needle or 2 he might be ok.

 

[M Malice]

Fitness test 4:30pm on the Gabba turf 45mins before the bounce.
Reminds me of 2009 when Simon black, Bradshaw and one other had to do running drills to prove their fitness before an elimination final against Carlton.

Nigel Lappin's ribs... Jono Brown's knee... Jack Payne entering elite company.

 

[twhowler]

All depends on whether he can turn.
Up against a pretty agile opponent.
A needle or 2 he might be ok.

As long as it’s not by the doctor who jabbed fev before his 200th!

As you say agile opponent so it can’t be treatment that ‘deadens’ him too much

Even though Tuesday is the main training session Payne has often been on light duties early then proper training Thursday so i guess that’s the real test?

Harris sounded pretty evasive, jaspa more positive:

Update provided on Payne as Lions prepare to welcome Blues to their fortress

Brisbane will host Carlton in the Preliminary Final.

www.sen.com.au

 

[Squizz89]

Do we take the risk with him on Saturday, knowing he may blow up and not be right for a Grand Final should we make it?

I'd be inclined to think it's a risk worth taking... neither Collingwood or GWS have enormous forward lines compared to Carlton with McKay included.

Usually I would say yes, but given how much he has struggled in the second half of the year (now we all know why), it is a big risk expecting him to come in and take the Coleman medallist with a bung foot.

Not really ideal whichever way you look at it unfortunately, but I think I’d err and go the “fitter player” option (just).

 

[3KZ is Football]

That link not working for me 3KZ, comes up as "blocked".

I reposted it. Link works.

 

[Thomasno]

b4 game - drinks, either the Pineapple, or the Aussie National, or Morrison hotel
Food - the Morrison might be your best bet?

the other option for food& drinks is the Brewhouse across from the hospital. Would be a good choice for after the game as well.

After the game - stones cnr hotel.

Good plan, don’t tell him about the German club, keep that for the locals

 

[lionsrules]

In the 2020 prelim didn't Payne replace Gardiner last minute from some sort of leg injury?

 

[DERRINALPHIL]

If we win the Cup this year it will be so good if Lester/Zorks/Gardiner get the medal.

It will be sad if Dan McStay isn't up on the podium.

These blokes were there in the crap years.

I wonder who has played in the most number of losing games?

 

[Thomasno]

If we win the Cup this year it will be so good if Lester/Zorks/Gardiner get the medal.

It will be sad if Dan McStay isn't up on the podium.

These blokes were there in the crap years.

I wonder who has played in the most number of losing games?

Won’t be that sad if McStay isn’t on the podium, at least he’ll get to watch his mates get their medals and think what could’ve been

 

[3KZ is Football]

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[Section 5]

On the vision I saw, Acres looked very sore. Could barely lift his left arm.

He has been playing with the injury and playing well. So, expect he will front up again.

 

[Nathan Barley]

We're hardly going to make Payne do something he possibly couldn't do in front of the crowd and media

 

[Kernel Kurtz]

Good plan, don’t tell him about the German club, keep that for the locals

Or Pincaddia, or The cave or the ......
What ever you do don't go to Coco Gabba unless you don't drink, talk about a dry lunch, sheesh.
Bit slow on the service.

 

[LionsMaw]

Good plan, don’t tell him about the German club, keep that for the locals

Lol! Completely forgot about the German club bcos my usual gate is on the Stanley St side so it was a case of "outta sight, outta mind"

 

[Tassie4ever]

Mayhap, if Jack does not get up, Darcy is what we need. Purely defensive, but to negate Curnow -is it worth sacrificing a bit of attack?

Jack was running around ok this morning.

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[GOTHELIONS16]

Following up from that. Certainly doesn’t fill me with much confidence that he’ll be there on Saturday.

If he’s jogging like that, then the ankle should be fine and he plays. If the ankle was bad enough to keep him from playing, he wouldn’t be doing any running at all, so early in the week. A good sign is he continued the light jog after starting.

He’s carried it for many games already, including the QF, and that hasn’t kept him out. Expect no different for the most important game of the year.

 

[Happy_Neale]

If Payne gets up I would play him on McKay who relies less on his athleticism than Curnow and play Andrews against the deepest forward/resting ruck. Lester can push up the ground more vs. De Koning or Curnow if he leaves the 50.

 

[Sproj]

It seems like they are really trying to get us used to the idea Payne won't be there.

 

[BlackBrownWhite]

Good plan, don’t tell him about the German club, keep that for the locals

The Norman goes alright for a steak too…


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[royboys4eva]

Be the worst of timing if Payne was to miss. He hasn't been quite himself in the latter parts of the season, so you would think it has given him some grief. That said, even at 75% I think he needs to play.

Gardiner has been a great servant for our club over the years and if selected will battle manfully. But, not having played at league level for some period - does have me worried. He also has a few free kicks against him in every game as well.

 

[Dalions]

Be the worst of timing if Payne was to miss. He hasn't been quite himself in the latter parts of the season, so you would think it has given him some grief. That said, even at 75% I think he needs to play.

Gardiner has been a great servant for our club over the years and if selected will battle manfully. But, not having played at league level for some period - does have me worried. He also has a few free kicks against him in every game as well.

My biggest concern with Gardiner is the free kicks he give away especially against the bigger opponents.
Payney does some silly stuff sometimes which gives some cheapies away but I can’t remember him giving too many free kicks away??

 

[Macca180]

I wasn't nervous after watching Carlton v Melbourne but getting more and more nervous now.

****.

 

[p4p1]

It's hard not to get ahead of myself here. I see us having Carlton covered pretty well. Coming off a break is always a worry but I think they are definitely walking wounded into this clash. Outside of Payne we are fairly injury free and I think Payne gets up for this one anyway.

 

[undefined]

Hey, any Sydneysiders in here, is there actually anywhere decent to watch the game or should I just stay home?

Starts at 5:15pm so I doubt anywhere will be open in Sydney.

 

[lionsrules]

It's hard not to get ahead of myself here. I see us having Carlton covered pretty well. Coming off a break is always a worry but I think they are definitely walking wounded into this clash. Outside of Payne we are fairly injury free and I think Payne gets up for this one anyway.

I feel like after a 8 seasons of the finals bye the week off for qualifying winners should be well accounted for by now. teams should know now what they need to do eg: whether it be a intraclub match for 1 hour with no tackling etc. Geelong thrived off it last year and Melbourne the year before.