Preview Preview/changes v. Collingwood @ MCG - Qualifying Final

[A11dAtP0w3R]

We almost got lucky with Petty, but that was never in the plan heading into 2023.

What do you mean? We started and played him forward against Sydney in round 3 when we had no injuries in the forward line. Playing him forward when possible was absolutely in the plan.

 

[BaliDemon]

What do you mean? We started and played him forward against Sydney in round 3 when we had no injuries. Playing him forward when possible was absolutely in the plan.

He may have gone forward in that game but was named at CHB. My impression was Petty was an experiment this season as other options foundered or failed.

Petty had kicked just 7 goals in 47 games heading into 2023. Completely unknown quantity in front of the big sticks.

 

[Scythe94]

What do you base this on?

Blowing leads, losing to cellar dwellars, almost complete inability to win at the 'G, and a team littered with flaky front-runners.

Talent-wise, they're probably the best team in it. Just don't trust them though.

 

[Scythe94]

Don't rate Fages as a strategic matchday coach, either.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Blowing leads, losing to cellar dwellars, almost completely inability to win at the 'G, and a team littered with flaky front-runners.

Talent-wise, they're probably the best team in it. Just don't trust them though.

Lions of old would have choked away their chance to finish second on the ladder with their run home I reckon. Couple of tight games where they could have lost but it appeared that their defense held up well and they learnt some lesson's of how to defend a lead after blowing it against us.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

He may have gone forward in that game but was named at CHB. My impression was Petty was an experiment this season as other options foundered or failed.

Petty had kicked just 7 goals in 47 games heading into 2023. Completely unknown quantity in front of the big sticks.


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He started forward from the first bounce. Team sheets mean absolutely nothing.

 

[BaliDemon]

Name literally one forward that was available last year that we could have picked up for the equivalent we paid for Grundy.

You have to plan well ahead and tap players up in advance of the trade period, sometimes a year in advance. It’s impossible to say who we could’ve unseated from another club but to my mind we didn’t try hard enough, focused too heavily on the crazy idea Gawn/Grundy would be the answers to all our goal kicking prayers.

Anyway it’s done now. But there’ll be no excuse for it happening again next year.

 

[BaliDemon]

He started forward from the first bounce. Team sheets mean absolutely nothing.

I don’t recall that being the case. You might be right but it was experimental, not part of the core plan.

Petty was named (and played) CHB in Rounds 1 and 2 as well. TMac, Brown both preferred.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

I don’t recall that being the case. You might be right but it was experimental, not part of the core plan.

Petty was named (and played) CHB in Rounds 1 and 2 as well. TMac, Brown both preferred.

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If it wasn't part of the plan I doubt Goody moves him forward so early in the season. You're acting like he only played forward late in the season when in reality I think he played more games forward than back this year.

 

[mrmonkey]

I don’t recall that being the case. You might be right but it was experimental, not part of the core plan.

Petty was named (and played) CHB in Rounds 1 and 2 as well. TMac, Brown both preferred.

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He is right I clearly remember petty warming up as a forward.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

He is right I clearly remember petty warming up as a forward.

I went to the game , think I'd remember.

 

[dazzledavey36]

The pies are really wanting Daicos to play aren't they

 

[schmuttt]

The pies are really wanting Daicos to play aren't they

I feel it’s all bs, they’d be mad to risk him.

 

[melbun]

Was doing some more thinking and ...

It is a nasty habit. Try to give it up. Seek help.

 

[BaliDemon]

Bit of mail here guys. Can’t divulge source but Hibberd in, Bowey out is apparently happening.

Pig might’ve been selected anyway but Bowey out with a shoulder issue has settled it.

 

[dazzledavey36]

I feel it’s all bs, they’d be mad to risk him.

Saw the footage on the footy show and he was only doing slow jogging.

I'd be very surprised if he plays Thursday night.

 

[Toump Ass]

Were Oliver and Fritsch playing when we beat them here? Reckon our form’s improved since then anyway, Bears not so much.

 

[dazzledavey36]

Go dees

 

[Demon13304]

Were Oliver and Fritsch playing when we beat them here? Reckon our form’s improved since then anyway, Bears not so much.

Fritsch was, Oliver wasn't

 

[dazzledavey36]

Just looking at the weather and there is no way now that we bring in Grundy right?

 

[The Dr]

Just looking at the weather and there is no way now that we bring in Grundy right?

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Kinda correct.

We bring in Grundy, T Mac and Schache!!


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[BaliDemon]

Pig in
Bowey out (shoulder)

D’yall miss that?
That’s the word.

 

[Lord Nev]

Officially no Daicos.

“He’s unavailable this week and we’re really confident that if required he’ll be able to play week two of the Finals Series.”

 

[danster168]

if anyone has a spare ticket, PM me. I'm looking for a ticket for my old man.

 

[TheBoss]

I think Sestan is primed to kick a lazy 7 goals on debut.

Out: Melkshakes
In: Sestan