Preview NAB Cup Rd 1 - Collingwood vs Essendon vs Bulldogs - 15/2/13 @6:45pm

[HFF]

Obviously there will be a rotation of the squad through the nab cup.

Just disappointed we still have to see more of Yagmoor.

 

[eddiebankbalance]

Is Didak injured?
If not I thought he would be a starter.

When isn't he injured.

 

[matt_bas]

Any news why Koby Stevens isn't playing?

 

[Mick98]

When isn't he injured.

Yeah unfortunately it seems that way.

 

[eddiebankbalance]

Yeah unfortunately it seems that way.

We all love the guy, and have been waiting for an injury free season for like YEARS, just doesn't happen.

 

[Mick98]

We all love the guy, and have been waiting for an injury free season for like YEARS, just doesn't happen.

What is wrong with him?
I thought he was having an injury free preseason,I've obviously missed something

 

[mattys123]

There's nothing specifically wrong with Didak, don't panic, a mate of mine spoke to a member of the fitness staff tonight at the AGM who said Dids is just on a tailored program and will be used sparingly in the pre season to lighten the load on his body.

As for the kids (Broomhead, Kennedy etc) they are a big chance to play in round two of the NAB Cup as we are very likely to send a weakened squad to Perth against the Eagles.

 

[Mick98]

There's nothing specifically wrong with Didak, don't panic, a mate of mine spoke to a member of the fitness staff tonight at the AGM who said Dids is just on a tailored program and will be used sparingly in the pre season to lighten the load on his body.

As for the kids (Broomhead, Kennedy etc) they are a big chance to play in round two of the NAB Cup as we are very likely to send a weakened squad to Perth against the Eagles.

Thanks m123
So it's not all doom and gloom concerning dids.

 

[Copeland]

When isn't he injured.

Soft tissue?

 

[Ed D]

I'm pretty sure the club has said they'll play everyone who is fit spread over the 4 weeks. I'm guessing anyone who missed out this week and is fit will play in round 2. They had to leave some players out, I wouldn't read much more into it than that.

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

Thanks m123
So it's not all doom and gloom concerning dids.

Mattys123's mate may be person of wisdom and knowledge. It makes sense to rest a star or two for the trip out west. Broomhead may have a seat booked on the flight.

 

[THATSGOLD]

YAGMOOR!

 

[THATSGOLD]

Josh Thomas is a myth. IMO..

 

[Shade]

Josh Thomas is a myth. IMO..

I dont even know who he is anymore.

 

[iGNITER]

Liking the squad named.
Really only dissapointed not to see Didak, Kennedy & Broomhead. But having Lynch, Young, Russell, Hudson, Martin, Frost & Dwyer in makes up for that.
Plus we will see Kennedy & Broomhead in action the following round against WC you would think.
Didak isnt injured, he is just being eased back into it. Will play round 3 Nab cup.

Good to see the Caff back in action as well.

 

[dubber]

Jack Frost will be the star of the night is my prediction

 

[Mame]

Jack Frost will be the star of the night is my prediction

I just hope he doesn't melt under the pressure

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

Josh Thomas is a myth. IMO..

Josh Thomas just takes up list space without contributing to the greater good. He needs to get games while Ball is out injured.

 

[jackcass]

You can't complain too much about seeing "new players", we still have 7 of them on display from my count;

Lynch, Russell, Young, Hudson, Martin, Dwyer and Frost.

And if you're being honest those 7 new players are going to be more important to us in 2013 than any of our young draft picks.

Exactly, only Richmond, Oxley and Hartley missed of the rookies.

 

[jackcass]

I don't think you can assume players are injured just because they are not playing this week. They will be on structured programs and not every player will play every week. Some have to be managed, particularly recently injured players like Didak, Thomas and Ball for instance.

Hammer... nail... hit!

 

[shizzle]

Jack Frost will be the star of the night is my prediction

Every spoil he gets should be referred to as:

 

[wednesdaywarrior]

I feel better having ranted about Josh Thomas's unavailability as I think it is clearly his fault that he keeps getting injured and obviously if he had a better attitude (parents, upbringing, education) the injuries wouldn't keep coming. I maintain the right to continue making completely irrational statements about about our players based on my own emotional needs.

Could other posters please refrain from confusing me with reasonable, common sense comments about 'structured programs', 'managed pre-seasons' and even the point that 'he might not actually be injured'. Big Footy is always about emotional, knee-jerk responses. As Freddie Mercury once said: "I want it all, I want it all and I want it NOW."

PS Does anyone think we might trial Martin this week as an inside mid and Thomas next round?

 

[dubber]

I feel better having ranted about Josh Thomas's unavailability as I think it is clearly his fault that he keeps getting injured and obviously if he had a better attitude (parents, upbringing, education) the injuries wouldn't keep coming. I maintain the right to continue making completely irrational statements about about our players based on my own emotional needs.

Could other posters please refrain from confusing me with reasonable, common sense comments about 'structured programs', 'managed pre-seasons' and even the point that 'he might not actually be injured'. Big Footy is always about emotional, knee-jerk responses. As Freddie Mercury once said: "I want it all, I want it all and I want it NOW."

PS Does anyone think we might trial Martin this week as an inside mid and Thomas next round?

You need a therapist

 

[wednesdaywarrior]

You need a therapist

LOL! Do you know a good one? (who doesn't barrack for Carlton)

 

[vonn]

Finally some footy!
Cancelled my Friday night plans for this, go pies.

Is Didak injured?
EDIT: Nevermind just read above.