Game Day Collingwood v Brisbane, Marvel, 18 August, 7.50pm

[Big Bryza]

So if we beat the Lions, or the Bombers, or both, we finish top of the table and are highly likely to face the Dees at The G, which is a 50:50 prospect. Lose that and we’re likely to face Carlton at The G. Again, a 50:50 prospect. I’d call that the doomsday double.

Alternatively, if we lose both remaining H&A games, we will slip to second and are highly likely to face Port at The G, which looks a much more probable win. Meanwhile Brisbane would host Melbourne at the Gabba, with the loser of that likely to face Carlton.

I really hate the idea of going into finals in losing form but there seems to be a significant advantage for us in finishing second, not first.

Strategically, losing this week keeps our options open. We can then decide whether or not to go for the win against the Bombers in the final round.


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If we win our last 2 and Dees win their last 2, then we'll play most likely play Brisbane in the QF at the MCG.

 

[Cousin of Daicos]

And arguably put in our worst performance with a full healthy list to choose from...

Our worst 2 performances

Both with a full squad

 

[Big Bryza]

Nope. After 20 minutes it was clear plan A was failing badly. There was no attempt to curtail Sicily's influence and we paid a big price. And I never said Fly was a s**t coach. He is an outstanding coach who had a bad day and made a mistake. It's not a sin to point that out. As I said, my criticism was not in hindsight. I called it before and during the game.

I think they saw the impact Howe had up forward against Carlton and were hoping to hold it off until finals.

They copped the whack of Sicily tearing us a new one but weren't going to allow Stewart to do the same thing.

I really think Howe can become our most impactful forward in the finals as he gains more confidence over the coming weeks.

 

[Snakerz]

Jakob Ryan debuting.

 

[unplugged]

I’ll wait for Jen’s report, but I guess it’s looking like Degoey and noble are added to daicos and Moore with hill also a ?.

I guess those wanting us to rest players will get their wish this week!

Why wait for Jen's report when you've got a play-by-play happening from Masked Magician?

 

[Maggie5]

I think if we win Friday night and secure top spot, we should give McInnes, McCrae and maybe even Krugs a game against Essendon.

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

 

[windchimes]

What are the feck are these blokes training in today then? A sub-Saharan jungle?

 

[Big Bryza]

Been covered elsewhere, but I just have to say it. How any coach could put four other performances from that game ahead of Josh’s baffles me. Odd, strange and suggestive.

Sums C.Scott up as the saltiest campaigner in the AFL. Just a genuinely average human with a huge opinion of himself. Would be hurting him that Fly got his number twice this season.

 

[Big Bryza]

It’s rational to lose this game. Even more so with our mounting injuries.

It then comes down to the Bombers game and relative ladder positions. If Dees likely to finish 4th, we’re better to lose that game too and drop to 2nd. If Dees look like coming 2nd or 3rd, then we’ll want to beat the Bombers and retain top spot.

But there’s really no reason at all for us to (further) bust ourselves to win on Friday night.


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Nah screw the mind games. We potentially have 5 games left in the season. Win them all and stuff what the other teams get up to.

 

[manicpie]

Jacob Ryan to come in, could mean noble might be out

 

[Cousin of Daicos]

Called it

Ryan debuting

 

[JuniorB]

I like it!
The kid's been putting up good numbers all season.

 

[Big Bryza]

Jakob Ryan starting the session in black.

Steele in full training.

De Goey doesn’t look to be going 100%.

Bobby Hill also in some doubt to my eye, think it may be an ankle complaint.

Noble fully training and looks fine.

Does this lad every complete a main session. That foot must be hanging by a thread!

 

[Kirby]

What are the feck are these blokes training in today then? A sub-Saharan jungle?

They're going down like Kevin Spacey at a college after party

 

[Pie thon]

Our worst 2 performances

Both with a full squad

Mick Malthouse used to say talent or healthy list was great, but hunger was the most important factor and hardest to sustain.

 

[Big Bryza]

Excited to see Ryan debut. Looks like we'll be far from full strength this week missing all of, Naics, Moore, Noble, JDG and possibly Hill.

 

[KinderSmock]

I think if we win Friday night and secure top spot, we should give McInnes, McCrae and maybe even Krugs a game against Essendon.

It's not really us to just hand players games but it is tempting to see what may work.

 

[KinderSmock]

Excited to see Ryan debut. Looks like we'll be far from full strength this week missing all of, Naics, Moore, Noble, JDG and possibly Hill.

What's up with Hill? I must have missed it.

EDIT: Hamstring injury.

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

Josh daicos getting put through a fitness test of sorts, left ankle/calf the issue to my eye

Stop it. I can't cope anymore.

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

I think if we win Friday night and secure top spot, we should give McInnes, McCrae and maybe even Krugs a game against Essendon.

They might all be getting a game this Friday judging by all the players apparently with ankle issues & going through fitness tests at training..

 

[gouki88]

Close to the worst number 1 pick since Wattsy. Although the young lad at GWS might overtake that mantle.

In saying that, watch Rayner play his 2nd good game for the year on Friday night.

Patton & Boyd would like a word

 

[gouki88]

Josh daicos getting put through a fitness test of sorts, left ankle/calf the issue to my eye

Who isn't hurt, according to your eye?

 

[stormskye]

Our worst 2 performances

Both with a full squad

Covid and the flu ran rampant that week against the dees

 

[LuckyLee]

He's a excellent prospect who turns 19 next month.
This pre-draft assessment from last year has Ed Allan in there too.
Apparently we would have taken Ryan with our first pick if Allan hadn't slipped through.
If the comparison with Sicily pans out, we have a good 'un on our hands.

Kevin Sheehan reveals his top 40 prospects in the 2022 NAB AFL Draft

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Thanks. Sounds exciting.

BTW, How is Harrison going? I though he showed a bit at AFL but had since been off the radar?


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