Unofficial Preview Round 1 Vs Giants - Saturday March 16

[Hojuman]

You give Goater first crack. He’s had a great pre season and the learnings will be of huge value. Plus he isn’t too bad in the air. Goater for me please

Gotta learn sometime. Good call l think Duck. Toby only kicks 2 or 3 he's won.

 

[kool kangas]

Greenwood in to play on Green is a great call.

However, with absolutely no one to play on Greene, he’ll kick six.

If we can hold Green to 3 goals then l will be happy...Goater gets first crack at him for me...

 

[My Left Foote]

Very much looking forward to the team announcement this evening, it's finally here, the whole Opening Round thing has made this week really drag out waiting for our game.

 

[mightyroos06]

As long as we don't get blown out, I'll count that as a win.

 

[Damien Sandow]

At the risk of having this come back to bite me, the way some of you folks in here are hyping up Toby Greene, you'd think he was peak Carey or Ablett.

Yeah, he's good. Yeah, he can burn us.
But he's not someone I'll lose sleep over.

Are you the one who wanted Larkey dropped?

 

[Chadwiko]

Are you the one who wanted Larkey dropped?

Hey welcome back Teffy!

 

[Damien Sandow]

Hey welcome back Teffy!

Who?

 

[Danny88]

Hi all,
Been a long time since we have hosted NM at the showground (2020 I think). I actually don't think we have ever beaten you there.

There is a bit of hope this year with NM and the young kids. Do you think that will attract many traveling supporters? Hoping for a crowd of around 10-12k but probably won't get there (a lot of track work this weekend making public transport a pain from the west) without a decent number of away fans.

All the best

 

[Caracas]

I’d love to know when, why and how we went from huge optimism throughout the pre-season to abject hopelessness for our R1 game. It’s worth remembering that we performed better in our pre-season games this year than any other time that I can even remember. I mean, sure, we might get flogged - it’s happened before to many of our teams. However, this is the most pessimistic approach to R1, on here, that I’ve ever seen. I’m guessing we’re hedging our bets - in case the worst transpires.

 

[Possession]

I’d love to know when, why and how we went from huge optimism throughout the pre-season to abject hopelessness for our R1 game. It’s worth remembering that we performed better in our pre-season games this year than any other time that I can even remember. I mean, sure, we might get flogged - it’s happened before to many of our teams. However, this is the most pessimistic approach to R1, on here, that I’ve ever seen. I’m guessing we’re hedging our bets - in case the worst transpires.

I mean, the Giants look no-nonsense and dangerous, are at home and will be coming off of a warm-up round in which they belted the reigning premiers. It's fair enough to remain realistic and expect a hiding, I can't think of many other games in which the odds could be this stacked against us. Plus we're all more than a bit traumatized at this point.

It's not all bad though. It's good to get a game like this out of the way early - I just want to see us be competitive, and I think it'll be a rewarding test for our team. If we perform well here, despite losing, then the world is our oyster. And if we somehow win? Flagbound.

 

[Pres]

The line of 48.5 pt's start seems a little tempting with the prospect of a bit of rain

Agree (can get 49.5 on Bet365) however the rain is likely to be gone by game start. Still an attractive line however.

 

[DuckYeah]

I’d love to know when, why and how we went from huge optimism throughout the pre-season to abject hopelessness for our R1 game. It’s worth remembering that we performed better in our pre-season games this year than any other time that I can even remember. I mean, sure, we might get flogged - it’s happened before to many of our teams. However, this is the most pessimistic approach to R1, on here, that I’ve ever seen. I’m guessing we’re hedging our bets - in case the worst transpires.

Not me. Im optimistic. Reckon if all goes right. Midfield pressure, accuracy on goal, defensive unit works in cohesion. We win.

 

[Caracas]

Not me. Im optimistic. Reckon if all goes right. Midfield pressure, accuracy on goal, defensive unit works in cohesion. We win.

Sam McClure has tipped GWS to win by 76 points! There’s incentive right there.

 

[giantroo]

 

[DuckYeah]

Sam McClure has tipped GWS to win by 76 points! Where’s incentive right there.

Sam hasn’t seen one minute of North play in 2024. Guaranteed.

Oh but GwS sMoKeD 23 PReMiErS.. if they come out like they did against GWS, Sydney will give them a hiding also.

 

[RobZombie]

Not only do we get to play the Giants after they have already played their first game but its also Josh Kelly's 200th game...What else can happen?

Pffft the butcher of blacktown. Let him have it and he’ll kick it to us.

 

[Disco Dew]

If we can hold Green to 3 goals then l will be happy...Goater gets first crack at him for me...

I just think you get CCJ to sit on him.

 

[Disco Dew]

Sam McClure has tipped GWS to win by 76 points! Where’s incentive right there.

Sam McClure also eats his own shit.

 

[bennymate]

Yup.

How's the energy around the joint

 

[Reginald0]

Be nice to see some actual Teamwork down back, a bit of run and effective disposal coming out of defence
It feels a bit like the start of the next 5 year plan
We missed the boat having far too many slow movers and slow thinkers over the Pandemic era
Think we will win 7 this yr and yeah expecting a mostly competitive performance this week
Congrats Pink

 

[KillaKanga]

Honestly I'm expecting a solid loss on the scoreboard. But I need something.

A burst of play that cuts them down the middle with flash and flair ending in a Zuursma hanger and goal.

A purple patch of 3 or 4 consecutive goals.

Some individual games where we see a stat line that gets us nodding. Duursma 4 goals. Wardlaw 15 and 15 (disp & tackles) Sheezel 35+ McKercher 20+ A Larkey bag LDU 10+ clearances

Something, please!!

 

[murray wrensted]

I'm with DuckYeah we will win!! Get up and about you campaigners!!

 

[gerry101101]

Technically off-topic as I assume he’s nowhere near being named for this game… but can anyone enlighten me as to where things are at with Brayden George? Was hoping he would be in the mix for the early rounds but hearing donuts.

 

[Chadwiko]

Technically off-topic as I assume he’s nowhere near being named for this game… but can anyone enlighten me as to where things are at with Brayden George? Was hoping he would be in the mix for the early rounds but hearing donuts.

Health is on the right track. Needs to develop some match fitness.

 

[My Left Foote]

Technically off-topic as I assume he’s nowhere near being named for this game… but can anyone enlighten me as to where things are at with Brayden George? Was hoping he would be in the mix for the early rounds but hearing donuts.

He needs to build his base, has a lot of work to do before he can be considered for playing a full AFL game. Not sure what his minutes were like in the VFL practice matches but prior to that he was on managed minutes in the intraclubs I think the most he played was a half.