Preview Rd 24 - Brisbane Lions v Essendon @ GABBA Sat 24th August (7.25pm AEST)

[Elixuh]

Lions to win 5 games in a row. Bookmark it bby.

 

[McIvor]

I know this is controvercial and some of you will go , take it easy man. it's only a game.
Okay.
Get rid of the songs, get fair dinkum.
No more over celebrating , I'd like to know f they are actually a distraction for the players concentration, STEEL.
Now I love it , but , think about it, does this over celebration from us fans rub off on to the boys.

Funnily enough, I heard one of the footy media heads talking about how selfish we’ve been in front of goals in recent weeks acknowledging that players songs aren’t played away, but anyway, it did make me think there is a bit of me, me, me for our players to kick the goal at home given they then get their song played and more attention brought to themselves.

They also highlighted that Geelong the past few years have always celebrated the player that gave the assist as opposed to the player kicking the goal, which is not true of us and reduces the me, me, me attitude of some of our players.

 

[martinson]

Funnily enough, I heard one of the footy media heads talking about how selfish we’ve been in front of goals in recent weeks acknowledging that players songs aren’t played away, but anyway, it did make me think there is a bit of me, me, me for our players to kick the goal at home given they then get their song played and more attention brought to themselves.

They also highlighted that Geelong the past few years have always celebrated the player that gave the assist as opposed to the player kicking the goal, which is not true of us and reduces the me, me, me attitude of some of our players.

I thought the songs were a distraction on the players and pretty much BS as far as doing anything other than amuse some in the crowd.

That's just me . Don't like them as far as improving our footy goes but I know others seem to think it's cool.

 

[M Malice]

I don't mind the songs, Country Roads by far the best, really sends shivers up the spine when the crowd keep singing it after the recording stops. The closest we will ever get to English Football crowds singing, which is terrific.

However if they ever stopped it it wouldn't worry me in the least.

 

[Kernel Kurtz]

I thought the songs were a distraction on the players and pretty much BS as far as doing anything other than amuse some in the crowd.

That's just me . Don't like them as far as improving our footy goes but I know others seem to think it's cool.

I loved it for the first couple of years.
This year it's been , yeah , I just want to watch the footy and cheer that on.
I would love us to not play them if we have a home final.

 

[Perrip]

Fagan on Berry this morning before training: "He's a good chance [of playing this weekend]. The scan was very positive, so we'll see how he goes today at training. He was running on Tuesday and running quite well, seemed to be pain free. We'll just wait and see, we won't take any risks"

 

[Section 5]

I don't mind the songs, Country Roads by far the best, really sends shivers up the spine when the crowd keep singing it after the recording stops. The closest we will ever get to English Football crowds singing, which is terrific.

However if they ever stopped it it wouldn't worry me in the least.

Interesting i am close to being over the songs a bit too.
I still love country roads it's just we are hearing it less and less this year

I recently mentioned this to my daughter she is 32 and she says no way should they stop the songs.
She also mentions some players need to put more effort into their choices.

 

[Section 5]

Fagan on Berry this morning before training: "He's a good chance [of playing this weekend]. The scan was very positive, so we'll see how he goes today at training. He was running on Tuesday and running quite well, seemed to be pain free. We'll just wait and see, we won't take any risks"

I prefer he misses.
Our finals hopes dive considerably if Berry is missing.
Looks like he may play, so we cross our fingers he gets through the game and plays up to standard.

 

[Nunez]

0% chance why play him if there is any risk.

 

[Section 5]

0% chance why play him if there is any risk.

There is always a risk after a hammy issue

 

[luthor]

There is always a risk after a hammy issue

Agree.

Absolutely shouldn't play.

Remember the shizen hitting the fan when Port played Rozee when they shouldn't have?

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[McIvor]

Agree.

Absolutely shouldn't play.

Remember the shizen hitting the fan when Port played Rozee when they shouldn't have?

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I expect him to be named tonight nonetheless and then be an out on Sataday.

 

[Nunez]

There is always a risk after a hammy issue

I would trust the doctors on this one. We can't afford to risk it and it's not like we'll lose to Essendon if he doesn't play.

 

[M Malice]

Jack Payne on Kick Ons today said he is definitely back next weekend(VFL FINAL) which will be 8 weeks post injury, rehab boys have been getting him into a lot of swimming and bikes, his skinfolds have improved through the rehab period.

 

[Perrip]

IN: Answerth, McKenna, OUT: Brain [omitted], Starc [hamstring awareness]

AFL Team: Berry Back For Bombers Match

 

[M Malice]

What is Brandon Starcevich

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Brandon Starcevich

Age

25

Ht

187cm

Wt

90kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.2

2star

K

6.5

3star

HB

2.6

2star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.0

4star

MG

185.3

3star

D

9.5

2star

K

7.3

3star

HB

2.3

2star

M

3.6

4star

T

2.1

3star

MG

187.9

3star

D

8.6

3star

K

5.4

2star

HB

3.2

3star

M

1.4

2star

T

1.8

4star

MG

181.2

3star

's issue, very important player for finals.

Fingers crossed Jarrod Berry

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Jarrod Berry

Age

26

Ht

192cm

Wt

89kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.4

4star

K

8.5

3star

HB

8.9

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

4.2

5star

CL

2.7

4star

D

17.0

4star

K

9.4

4star

HB

7.6

4star

M

3.6

4star

T

5.1

5star

CL

2.9

4star

D

10.6

3star

K

4.4

2star

HB

6.2

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

2.8

5star

CL

0.8

3star

gets through unscathed.

Surprised McKenna is an in, been ordinary in the VFL.

 

[Nunez]

Once again, we are not playing Berry if the medical professionals etc think there is any real risk.

 

[braddsey]

What is Brandon Starcevich's issue, very important player for finals.

Fingers crossed Jarrod Berry gets through unscathed.

Surprised McKenna is an in, been ordinary in the VFL.

I would assume the zero risk approach being taken with Starc. if he has a hamstring niggle, he gets 3 weeks to recover.

 

[McIvor]

What is Brandon Starcevich's issue, very important player for finals.

Fingers crossed Jarrod Berry gets through unscathed.

Surprised McKenna is an in, been ordinary in the VFL.

I hate the injuries that seem to come out of the blue ruling out players when they arent on the injured list or appear to be injured from the previous game - could understand if it was Bez. I suspect that Dev will be in for Bez on the day of.

 

[JasRulz63]

What is Brandon Starcevich 's issue, very important player for finals.

"Hamstring awareness" according to the AFL website article.

Surprised McKenna is an in, been ordinary in the VFL.

I get the reasoning though. I think one of Answerth or McKenna needed to come in for Brain in terms of getting more experience into the back line. Whoever plays better keeps their spot when Starce comes back.

 

[Section 5]

LIONS

B: D.Zorko, H.Andrews - C, C.McKenna

HB: D.Wilmot, R.Lester, D.Joyce

C: J.Fletcher, W.Ashcroft, H.McCluggage

HF: C.Rayner, J.Daniher, J.Berry

F: C.Cameron, E.Hipwood, C.Ah Chee

FOLL: O.McInerney, J.Dunkley, L.Neale

I/C: K.Lohmann, L.Morris, H.Sharp, Z.Bailey, N.Answerth

EMG: D.Robertson, J.Prior, H.Smith

IN: C.McKenna, N.Answerth

OUT: B.Starcevich (Injured), S.Brain (Omitted)

BOMBERS


B: A.McGrath, B.McKay, J.Laverde

HB: N.Martin, M.Redman, D.Heppell

C: M.Guelfi, S.Durham, A.Roberts

HF: H.Jones, N.Caddy, D.Parish

F: K.Langford, J.Stringer, D.Shiel

FOLL: S.Draper, J.Caldwell, Z.Merrett - C

I/C: B.Hobbs, J.Gresham, A.Perkins, N.Bryan, J.Kelly

EMG: E.Tsatas, P.Wright, L.Lual

IN: D.Heppell, M.Guelfi

OUT: S.Weideman (Injured), J.Menzie (Omitted)

 

[Section 5]

Looks like Sharp the sub again

 

[McIvor]

I get the reasoning though. I think one of Answerth or McKenna needed to come in for Brain in terms of getting more experience into the back line. Whoever plays better keeps their spot when Starce comes back.

I'd have honestly preferred Prior in way more over McKenna.

Dead-set surprised Sharp wasn't omitted; very limited footballer.

 

[JasRulz63]

I'd have honestly preferred Prior in way more over McKenna.

Dead-set surprised Sharp wasn't omitted; very limited footballer.

I personally don't think Prior even at his best (from what he's shown so far) is the small defender we need going into finals, whereas the ceiling for McKenna is to the level required (IMO) even though he looks so far off that at the moment. I see the merit in giving it another go to see if he can recapture his form against his former club.

Sharp has improved a fair bit when playing at VFL level, but doesn't seem to be able to make the (admittedly big) step up to AFL where he just seems lost. I reckon we might see Reville get that spot back if he gets through next week's VFL game (provided we make finals).

 

[iBeng]

Feels like the kind of dumb game the opposition get up for their retiring player...