Preview Port Adelaide @ Sydney - Round 1

[Ford Fairlane]

Aliir runs around down back like a hyperactive kid at Davoren Park Woolworths.

As I posted in another thread I know this won't happen but I would match up Jarrod Lienert on him as a defensive forward to negate his rebound. Lienert was a forward as a junior so it's not like he's unfamiliar with that end of the ground.

 

[philreich]

It's the exception - Sydney are pretty infamous slow starters in the first few rounds. They're W-L looks far better in the back end of seasons than at the start, and I'm pretty sure their percentage is significantly better too.

Well I sincerely hope you're right. But we need to stick with them for the entire 120 minutes: Sydney is one side you can't concede a 5 goal lead to, as they're the masters at shutting the game down to protect a lead. It'd be a refreshing change to see us burst out of the blocks, and make them play catch up for once!!!

 

[Waspy79]

Was Gray really rested or is he injured?

 

[RossFC]

Was Gray really rested or is he injured?

He's fit for round 1.

 

[charcolechaddy]

We will win this!!!

 

[JimmyBeerCans]

How much do you need to alter the way you play at the SCG? i think we struggle with the ground let alone Sydney.

 

[Long live PAFC]

Isn't it a sad day when you have a top 5 player (Gray), a top 20 player (Wingard), a top 50 player (Boak) and the potential of Wines, Ebert and Polec, all top ten picks, and the feeling is that all that doesn't compare with the Sydney midfield...?

 

[Janus]

Isn't Aliir injured?

Playing NEAFL trial match this week. Will be in the same boat as Broadbent.

 

[Edmund Kemper]

I already have too much negativity in my life. We can win this. Let's go Port.

 

[Byrons Firen]

I already have too much negativity in my life. We can win this. Let's go Port.

Welcome aboard. We'll put a smile on your face then rip it straight back .

 

[Edmund Kemper]

Welcome aboard. We'll put a smile on your face then rip it straight back .

Thankyou Byron. I am hoping not this year. Lets hope the smile stays for the bulk of the season. A solid start to the year will go a long way to achieving that. If Ryder keeps developing from that effort on the weekend, that will go a long way towards getting our season going in the right direction.

 

[240volt]

Swans by 60

Sadly i think your on the money unless its raining and that might narrow the gap.

 

[Eddie Dingle]

Thankyou Byron. I am hoping not this year. Lets hope the smile stays for the bulk of the season. A solid start to the year will go a long way to achieving that. If Ryder keeps developing from that effort on the weekend, that will go a long way towards getting our season going in the right direction.

Interesting choice of username.

It would appear your namesake and I share some similar interests.

 

[manureid]

Interesting choice of username.

It would appear your namesake and I share some similar interests.

Which one?

 

[Established1870]

If our midfield can stay even with theirs and our forward line clicks then I can see a potential upset from us. Ryder, SPP and Eddy will be crucial if they all play.

 

[Magus]

Thankyou Byron. I am hoping not this year. Lets hope the smile stays for the bulk of the season. A solid start to the year will go a long way to achieving that. If Ryder keeps developing from that effort on the weekend, that will go a long way towards getting our season going in the right direction.

Geez man, I hope we go well this year. Wouldn't want you to snap and do something rash.

 

[Eddie Dingle]

Which one?

Tall blokes with high IQ's that like skateboarding and classical music.

We both hate annoying people too.

 

[Smithy7]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-03-14/who-plays-in-round-one

Looks about right .. maybe Houston for Bonner ..
???? over Broadbent..

 

[Byrons Firen]

Assuming Breddy makes the expected upgrade then read this. If it doesn't warm the cockles of your heart nothing will.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...7/news-story/709552ec3467275cdae76f6452ab93aa
There were eyes from everywhere trained on us at Noarlunga.

 

[PortMacPower]

I wonder if the coaches are considering Bonner for this match with Pittard out and Broadbent unlikely to play. His decision making needs a lot of work, and I think we looked much better on the weekend with slower more though out ball movement. However I wonder if his long kick and line breaking ability would be useful on the smaller ground.

 

[Byrons Firen]

If i'm late to the plate then pardon me but didn't realise this
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-03-07/star-swan-isaac-heeney-struck-down-with-glandular-fever

 

[Pedro59]

Isn't it a sad day when you have a top 5 player (Gray), a top 20 player (Wingard), a top 50 player (Boak) and the potential of Wines, Ebert and Polec, all top ten picks, and the feeling is that all that doesn't compare with the Sydney midfield...?

(Cough) coaching ( cough) gameplans ( cough) something something

 

[Jason K]

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http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-03-14/who-plays-in-round-one

Looks about right .. maybe Houston for Bonner ..
???? over Broadbent..

Looks right. I'd take Houston over Bonner but not sure it will happen. It's Jaspers spot in a few weeks anyway.

Broady has the runs on the board. Was one of our most consistent performers last year and will come straight in when fit.

 

[1954]

I wonder if the coaches are considering Bonner for this match with Pittard out and Broadbent unlikely to play. His decision making needs a lot of work, and I think we looked much better on the weekend with slower more though out ball movement. However I wonder if his long kick and line breaking ability would be useful on the smaller ground.

I reckon Bonner is a strong chance to be selected for the game against the swannies, Kenny backed Pittard to come good, and Bonner is arguably the nearest type in style of play to him on our list, so I can see him doing the same with Bonner.
Bonner also took a lot of the kick outs against the dawks, which may also be a sign that he is inline for selection in round 1.

 

[Zakk Wylde]

Bonner is much more advanced than Pittard was at 19.