Game Day Opening Round vs. GWS, Giants Stadium, 7:30pm Sat 09/03

[jathanas]

I had high hopes for Krueger in '24. He was to be the unlucky-injury-prone player who finally enjoyed a blessed run of good health. That's all he needed, a few injury-free weeks; because we all know the guy can play.

Sadly, it wasn't to be.

When the opportunity presented itself for him to raise his case as McStay's replacement, he tore a fn hammie.

I'm no expert but if he was a horse, they would have put him down by now. Mauvais Cheval , do they shoot horses when they tear a hammie?

It always takes me a few weeks to get into the footy. Playing GWS away will be a tough one. A good showing against them will reignite the passion for '24.

If the coaching team have enough belief in Dean's ability to see out a game, I think they'll go with him.

 

[BuildEmUp]

Just takes the steps .. thi sis step One ...

 

[RobJD]

I had high hopes for Krueger in '24. He was to be the unlucky-injury-prone player who finally enjoyed a blessed run of good health. That's all he needed, a few injury-free weeks; because we all know the guy can play.

Sadly, it wasn't to be.

When the opportunity presented itself for him to raise his case as McStay's replacement, he tore a fn hammie.

I'm no expert but if he was a horse, they would have put him down by now. Mauvais Cheval , do they shoot horses when they tear a hammie?

It always takes me a few weeks to get into the footy. Playing GWS away will be a tough one. A good showing against them will reignite the passion for '24.

If the coaching team have enough belief in Dean's ability to see out a game, I think they'll go with him.

Q. do they shoot horses when they tear a hammie
A. only the slow ones. Although introducing the said horse to a spider seems to be a more favoured approach. Seems that Equine Insurance claims for "spider bite" are more easily processed than claims for "we accidentally shot it"

 

[jathanas]

Q. do they shoot horses when they tear a hammie
A. only the slow ones. Although introducing the said horse to a spider seems to be a more favoured approach. Seems that Equine Insurance claims for "spider bite" are more easily processed than claims for "we accidentally shot it"

I have a friend who recently pulled a hammie; nasty injury.

I will recommend redback venom to his loved ones as a humane (and insurance-friendly) way of ending his misery.

 

[Harry O]

Given how Jordy torched the Giants in the Prelim, wonder what their plan is this time
Use a tagger or back in T Green Cognilio and J Kelly to win in a shoot out ?

 

[Abdul_The_Bull]

This should be a cracking game! I can't wait.

 

[domus]

I had high hopes for Krueger in '24. He was to be the unlucky-injury-prone player who finally enjoyed a blessed run of good health. That's all he needed, a few injury-free weeks; because we all know the guy can play.

Sadly, it wasn't to be.

When the opportunity presented itself for him to raise his case as McStay's replacement, he tore a fn hammie.

I'm no expert but if he was a horse, they would have put him down by now. Mauvais Cheval , do they shoot horses when they tear a hammie?

It always takes me a few weeks to get into the footy. Playing GWS away will be a tough one. A good showing against them will reignite the passion for '24.

If the coaching team have enough belief in Dean's ability to see out a game, I think they'll go with him.

What?!!! Why? I'm desperate for the season to begin every year.

 

[Tadpole]

I think the Pies have the wood over GWS, and should start the year off with a strong win. Hopefully it's not too close - the heart rate of supporters probably couldn't take too many of those.

 

[sideswipe]

What?!!! Why? I'm desperate for the season to begin every year.

Gotten a bit unfit from lack of nervous in-game walking?

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

I think the Pies have the wood over GWS, and should start the year off with a strong win. Hopefully it's not too close - the heart rate of supporters probably couldn't take too many of those.

Very nervous about this game. Giants will be so fired up for revenge.

Probably the team I fear the most, actually.

 

[memoryofmchale]

Very nervous about this game. Giants will be so fired up for revenge.

Probably the team I fear the most, actually.

They were busy trolling us last night on their socials. It was … cringe to say the least.

 

[Mauvais Cheval]

I'm no expert but if he was a horse, they would have put him down by now. Mauvais Cheval , do they shoot horses when they tear a hammie?

 

[Magpies Swoop Ya]

Very nervous about this game. Giants will be so fired up for revenge.

Probably the team I fear the most, actually.

Not nervous, but agree with you,Giants are going to be a serious contender this year, imagine them if Jezza Cameron was still in that fwd line ……

 

[Mauvais Cheval]

I have a friend who recently pulled a hammie; nasty injury.

I will recommend redback venom to his loved ones as a humane (and insurance-friendly) way of ending his misery.

At least my hamstring is healing nicely. And like my calves, my hamstring remains amply proportioned.

So sad some cannot say the same thing.

 

[CasuallyDressed]

I think the Pies have the wood over GWS, and should start the year off with a strong win. Hopefully it's not too close - the heart rate of supporters probably couldn't take too many of those.

Not up there... think they've got us the last few times.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

That suggestion only covers Pendlebury coming back. My point is you’re still going to have to find another one on the top of that.

Pendlebury is already in.

The grand final is the last game that matters

 

[Jafo]

Not nervous, but agree with you,Giants are going to be a serious contender this year, imagine them if Jezza Cameron was still in that fwd line ……

I think Uncle Toby will start off the season with a handy 5 sausage rolls. It’s a matter of not letting him have any mates join that party and we have our own contributors to kick a winning score.

 

[Bianconeri]

Pendlebury is already in.

The grand final is the last game that matters

Crisp was already at half back in the grand final, so you’re still going to have find another out.

 

[jmac70]

At least my hamstring is healing nicely. And like my calves, my hamstring remains amply proportioned.

So sad some cannot say the same thing.

Proportions are important.

 

[Magpies Swoop Ya]

I think Uncle Toby will start off the season with a handy 5 sausage rolls. It’s a matter of not letting him have any mates join that party and we have our own contributors to kick a winning score.

Hopefully his new keeps him awake all night & he doesn’t sleep or score ! lol

 

[domus]

Gotten a bit unfit from lack of nervous in-game walking?

Haha! Believe it or not I have been on a fitness routine all summer and it is paying off!

I will be hitting the streets probably quarter time on Saturday night and hoping for what became a regular call from my wife the past two seasons as I walked around Mooroolbark, Kilsyth and Croydon.

It usually begins with, "They've done it again!!" followed by my shout of ecstasy!

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

Crisp was already at half back in the grand final, so you’re still going to have find another out.

I don’t have to find anything. I think macrae will get selected. That might be ahead of Dean or it might be ahead of McInnes/Johnson but there are many permutations . I’m either right or I’m wrong. Not sure why you feel the need to argue the point.

 

[windchimes]

We will go on and win this, albeit in mildly un-convincing and highly nerve-wracking circumstances.

Pies by 4 points

 

[Jen2310]

I too think Fin will be selected. Just more if its starting or sub, but I do believe he'll be in the 23 players.

 

[Apex36]

I think the Pies have the wood over GWS, and should start the year off with a strong win. Hopefully it's not too close - the heart rate of supporters probably couldn't take too many of those.

After the last 2 years Pies supporters have developed the strongest flipping hearts of any supporter base in the league. A dozen or so heart attack games in the space of 18 months does wonders for strengthening the heart muscle beyond normal capacity.