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

[00Stinger]

i don't think eric has played the attractive gym instructor song live since it came out

yeah that & Proper Education just don't seem to fit his style anymore

 

[TheBoss]

Out: Melk (inj)
In: Laurie

Hibberd the sub.

I'd rather play Melk on one leg than Laurie.

He is awful!

 

[BaliDemon]

• Their forward line doesn’t scare me
• Midfield has more than a touch of Dad’s Army about it
• Moore rusty after injury interruption
• No Nick Daicos

Only genuine match winner in their 22 is De Goey. I’d be bringing Pig Hibberd in specifically to sweat on his ass all day.

I like our chances in this game. I really do. It’s Clarry, Tracc, Jack, Max & Gus time. More of our stars are are in the sweet spot hitting zone of their careers. A few too many of their blokes are on the other side of Father Time Hill, being pulled down by gravity. I believe that’s going to be the difference at the end of the day.

I’m feeling a win. Quietly confident. But I’m feeling it.

 

[DemonZombie_001]

• Their forward line doesn’t scare me
• Midfield has more than a touch of Dad’s Army about it
• Moore rusty after injury interruption
• No Nick Daicos

Only genuine match winner in their 22 is De Goey. I’d be bringing Pig Hibberd in specifically to sweat on his ass all day.

I like our chances in this game. I really do. It’s Clarry, Tracc, Jack, Max & Gus time. More of our stars are are in the sweet spot hitting zone of their careers. A few too many of their blokes are on the other side of hill being pulled down by gravity. I believe that’s going to be the difference at the end of the day.

I’m feeling a win. Quietly confident. But I’m feeling it.

One of the big problems Collingwood had last year, I believe, was the conested possessions (General Stats). So they brought Mitchell in to help address that. This is still a problem in 2023 it is not so much for Melbourne.

Kicking accuraccy will decide the winner (I feel). Last game Melbourne should have won by 20+ but left the door open for them to steal the game.

 

[Major Colvin]

The loss of Melksham is a big blow, both for him personally but also for our team structure. Melksham was posing as a real aerial threat that was troubling backlines, as was Petty before him. I really hope losing both of them doesnt cost us the flag, but it definitely costs us versality up forward and the coaching staff now have to re-think how we're going to kick enough goals.

Obviously Grundy is not an option and I don't really even see the wisdom in selecting TMac - he does little more than create a target but can't feel that he's going to be badly exposed given he hasn't played at AFL level for months.

Goody might need to get creative and rotate a few players up forward to see what works. I would start with Smith because of his like for like aerial ability compared to Melksham.

 

[BaliDemon]

The loss of Melksham is a big blow, both for him personally but also for our team structure. Melksham was posing as a real aerial threat that was troubling backlines, as was Petty before him. I really hope losing both of them doesnt cost us the flag, but it definitely costs us versality up forward and the coaching staff now have to re-think how we're going to kick enough goals.

Obviously Grundy is not an option and I don't really even see the wisdom in selecting TMac - he does little more than create a target but can't feel that he's going to be badly exposed given he hasn't played at AFL level for months.

Goody might need to get creative and rotate a few players up forward to see what works. I would start with Smith because of his like for like aerial ability compared to Melksham.

TMac kicked 5 in the 2’s on his return on the weekend. That’s good enough for me. He’s past his prime but he understands body positioning, ball movement coming forward, how to support the other tall (JVR) in his role. TMac is infinitely more preferable to Smith who may have some athleticism but zero footy IQ. As a sub he’s okay because he comes on with energy and bounce and can unsettle defences a bit. But no way would I trust him as a starting key forward in our biggest game since the ‘21 Grand Final.

 

[Major Colvin]

TMac kicked 5 in the 2’s on his return on the weekend. That’s good enough for me. He’s past his prime but he understands body positioning, ball movement coming forward, how to support the other tall (JVR) in his role. TMac is infinitely more preferable to Smith who may have some athleticism but zero footy IQ. As a sub he’s okay because he comes on with energy and bounce and can unsettle defences a bit. But no way would I trust him as a starting key forward in our biggest game since the ‘21 Grand Final.

Fair enough

 

[Carn The Berries]

How did everyone go getting tickets?

Missed out on MCC (needed a visitor pass for the wife) but managed to get some in the GA allocation. Breathing a big sigh of relief right now!

 

[Scythe94]

 

[booshboy]

 

[Crusty Demon]

Got tix for M30. Could possibly be the biggest Dees game I've ever attended. The Qualifying final against the Blues in 2000 was pretty big, as was the prelim against the Kangas that year, but against the Pies, full house, big final, it doesn't get much bigger.

 

[Bluelegs]

 

[jhong]

 

[schmuttt]

Tbh not bad, they’d be taking every precaution.

 

[Bluelegs]

Tbh not bad, they’d be taking every precaution.

Yeah I read it as he's fine but we're not going to push our luck.

 

[BaliDemon]

I hear Fritta’s left foot is insured for $50 million and will eventually be preserved and encased in glass at the Melbourne museum Phar Lap’s heart style.

 

[stEdy]

Match committee played Bowey in 2021 as a young kid.

I think they will back in Turner/Laurie unless they really believe there's some match ups they want to avoid.

I thought both showed a bit against Sydney

 

[Crusty Demon]

Match committee played Bowey in 2021 as a young kid.

I think they will back in Turner/Laurie unless they really believe there's some match ups they want to avoid.

I thought both showed a bit against Sydney

I still think Hibberd for Turner and Smith to sub. I think Turner could be a player for us, but I'll be a little nervous in big finals. Maybe they've put a line through Hibbo and Tommo?

 

[Topkent]

• Their forward line doesn’t scare me
• Midfield has more than a touch of Dad’s Army about it
• Moore rusty after injury interruption
• No Nick Daicos

Only genuine match winner in their 22 is De Goey. I’d be bringing Pig Hibberd in specifically to sweat on his ass all day.

I like our chances in this game. I really do. It’s Clarry, Tracc, Jack, Max & Gus time. More of our stars are are in the sweet spot hitting zone of their careers. A few too many of their blokes are on the other side of Father Time Hill, being pulled down by gravity. I believe that’s going to be the difference at the end of the day.

I’m feeling a win. Quietly confident. But I’m feeling it.

Mate Fritsch just came in from injury and kicked 5. Moore will be fine and he's a gun. So is Quaynor, so is Josh Daicos.
They have quality everywhere you don't finish first with 1 good player.

 

[Topkent]

Luke Dunstan

27

Luke Dunstan

Age

29

Ht

185cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

20.7

5star

K

10.1

4star

HB

10.6

5star

M

3.3

3star

T

4.8

5star

CL

4.4

5star

D

21.0

5star

K

13.0

5star

HB

8.0

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

9.0

5star

CL

2.0

4star

D

18.2

5star

K

6.0

3star

HB

12.2

5star

M

2.4

3star

T

6.2

5star

CL

4.2

5star

did his ACL. I think we just forfeit this game.

 

[BaliDemon]

Mate Fritsch just came in from injury and kicked 5. Moore will be fine and he's a gun. So is Quaynor, so is Josh Daicos.
They have quality everywhere you don't finish first with 1 good player.

I’m not on my own

Hodge and Healy name their predicted premiers and rank the top four teams

Ranking the top four in order.

www.sen.com.au

 

[Topkent]

I’m not on my own

Hodge and Healy name their predicted premiers and rank the top four teams

Ranking the top four in order.

www.sen.com.au

They are saying we can win, you said they have one good player it's a lot different.

GC have more than one good player

 

[schmuttt]

I was critical of Koz in the GDT and still think he has had a below par year by his standards, but just noticed he has had 20 goal assists for the year (Previous best was 9 in 2021). Second best for us after Trac (Who I think has had a bloody good year in hindsight, but its time for a big finish).

 

[BaliDemon]

They are saying we can win, you said they have one good player it's a lot different.

GC have more than one good player

They’re not just saying we can win. They are favouring us to win. Key difference.

I also said they have one match winner. Nothing about ‘one good player’.

Please be accurate TK.

 

[Topkent]

They’re not just saying we can win. They are favouring us to win. Key difference.

I also said they have one match winner. Nothing about ‘one good player’.

Please be accurate TK.

Cmon mate. If we have 5-7 match winners and they have one show us the bet slip of us 40+

Even the biggest dee nuffie would have to admit the line is super close on this one