Mega Thread Non-Freo AFL Discussion 2023

[masai tu]

Those old legs aren't getting younger that's for sure.
Be very surprised of they get the same amount of games out of Shuey, Hurn, Gaff, Nic, McGovern

In the pre season, Mat has shown a lot more form than NikNat.

 

[E Shed]

I’m actually surprisingly bullish on Hawthorns season. I like the way Mitchell has them playing. They’re the closest in style to Collingwood. I think a lot of teams will still struggle with the blitzkrieg style this year.
I hope we’re not one of them.

 

[Taylor]

The old Hawks style of dominant marking half back line setting up for rebound might be the way the league counters that fast ball style.

The All Australian half back line might be picked by which defensive unit has the best midfielders applying pressure, forcing that long kick.

Cox, Ryan, Chapman, Young could be our most valuable players intercept marking.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

I’m actually surprisingly bullish on Hawthorns season. I like the way Mitchell has them playing. They’re the closest in style to Collingwood. I think a lot of teams will still struggle with the blitzkrieg style this year.
I hope we’re not one of them.

Just too young. Ward and Mackenzie and others will give a good yelp the first month before falling off a cliff as they tire close to the bye.

I like the list medium to long term though, particularly the midfield where I think Mackenzie is going to be special

 

[blue shark]

You wonder of the timing of the Ed
Sheeran gig at the craypot?
Let’s hope that the ground is sorted.
You’d hate to see injuries, and they have learned from the past.

 

[Taylor]

Thankfully we are playing almost two weeks after the concert.

 

[Quazar]

This is probably what the Worst was referring to. It probably means, with Zuhaar out too that Wet Toast are maybe slight favourites (??). But this also means that no McKay when we face them in Round 2. And then the "conspiracy" bit - the fact that he won't be eligible to play his 'twin brother' in Round 4, extending an 8 year stretch they've never matched up. I mean.....c'mon! It's clearly the same player!

Roos dealt huge blow with gun set to miss start of season

Ben McKay will be sidelined for a number of weeks after a significant foot injury

www.afl.com.au

 

[Joao]

I take my potato comments back. McKay is gun and was easily their best vs us last year.

 

[Ge3ks]

Poor rich Logue.

 

[Quazar]

I take my potato comments back. McKay is gun and was easily their best vs us last year.

we know it was said in jest mate. Was still funny, probably poor taste for the west to report it in the manner they did, what we say in banter on BF is not put out in actual print for monetary purposes. Bad luck for the big fella

 

[Eski3]

Corr dealing with a calf issue too. North gonna be battling hard early in the year

 

[Yeti]

Corr dealing with a calf issue too. North gonna be battling hard early in the year

 

[serial_thrilla]

You wonder of the timing of the Ed
Sheeran gig at the craypot?
Let’s hope that the ground is sorted.
You’d hate to see injuries, and they have learned from the past.

Blame the stupid Gather Round.

 

[im_a_lazy_sod]

You wonder of the timing of the Ed
Sheeran gig at the craypot?
Let’s hope that the ground is sorted.
You’d hate to see injuries, and they have learned from the past.

Can imagine lots of players walking around gingerly

 

[Purple Suit]

Blame the stupid Gather Round.

Such a terrible name, Gil should have gone with Reach-a-round.

 

[King Huskii]

Such a terrible name, Gil should have gone with Reach-a-round.

Boredom round

Staying in Adelaide for a week would have to be the most boring thing ever

 

[BStaff17]

Corr dealing with a calf issue too. North gonna be battling hard early in the year

I am sure Griff will feel wanted though.

 

[Scham]

Boredom round

Staying in Adelaide for a week would have to be the most boring thing ever

Or retro round. It's like going back in time

 

[One_Wing]

Corr dealing with a calf issue too. North gonna be battling hard early in the year

Remember how he got outmuscled by a skinny first year in Amiss. Surprised he can live that down.

 

[Ge3ks]

Remember how he got outmuscled by a skinny first year in Amiss. Surprised he can live that down.

Sounds like you're insulting Amiss.

 

[One_Wing]

Sounds like you're insulting Amiss.

Amiss is great, but he was a skinny first year with barley one pre season under his belt. Its embarissing that a guy with 8 seasons, 100 games and 20 kilos on him could be outmuscled like that.

 

[Ge3ks]

Amiss' legs are already twice as wide as Sturts. He will be unmovable when he gets a few more years of thickness.

Bizarre error this one. Ross would be pissed.

Saints in a scramble after accident with coaches' box audio - Saints in a scramble after accident with coaches' box audio

 

[WaywardSonSon]

Now I know Will has made a few good calls but...ummm I dont think this is one of them.

Hopium sells papers...even that toilet paper-like excuse for one lol.

 

[Nothing]

Or retro round. It's like going back in time

Reacher round

 

[Nothing]

The Freo one would be a similar start. Ryan to Cox to wing.