Preview Round 23 2024 - Good guys vs. Jesse's ex-girl, 1:45pm AEST Sat 17th August, Engie Stadium

[MelbourneGWS]

Jesse has a chance to build on his 4 goal lead in the Coleman - Curnow is injured and won’t be playing this weekend.

Horror injury toll forces Blues into SIX changes for must-win clash

Carlton's worst fears were confirmed with six more players added to its bulging injury list ahead of facing West Coast

www.afl.com.au

 

[PaythePerryman]

Jeez this is a spicy game this weekend. If we win this game we guarantee a home elimination final....and a chance at a top 4 spot if we can beat the dogs.

 

[Giant Pete]

I wonder if Cogs could spend time on the wing… less demand on his shoulder. He’s a good runner and good user…

 

[Giant Strides]

So, I am thinking:

• Toby McMullin doesn't get up (with Cogs already returning, the extra week makes sense to ensure his groin is )
• Cogs in for Connor Stone, who drops out (except *, see below)
• Briggs in for either Lachie Keeffe or Gru, one of whom drops out
• one of XOH or Harvey Thomas drops to sub (perhaps Harvey given he's been a bit quiet, and XOH is more forward)
• * if Whitfield happens to drop out, then either Stone gets retained, or Joe Fonti comes back in

Any different thoughts?

 

[Giant Pete]

They were just saying on SEN that Freo are a big chance for the win this weekend when you go through the numbers.
They will be really smarting.

 

[Adam Giant]

Any different thoughts?

Makes sense. I’ll be very interested to see which of Keeffe or Gru makes way for Briggs. The winner of that battle is likely to make way for Riccardi in a couple of weeks anyway though. I’m guessing they’ll stick with Max.

 

[BarryAglett]

Makes sense. I’ll be very interested to see which of Keeffe or Gru makes way for Briggs. The winner of that battle is likely to make way for Riccardi in a couple of weeks anyway though. I’m guessing they’ll stick with Max.

Might depend on whether Darcy gets up.

 

[Land of the Giants]

So, I am thinking:

• Toby McMullin doesn't get up (with Cogs already returning, the extra week makes sense to ensure his groin is )
• Cogs in for Connor Stone, who drops out (except *, see below)
• Briggs in for either Lachie Keeffe or Gru, one of whom drops out
• one of XOH or Harvey Thomas drops to sub (perhaps Harvey given he's been a bit quiet, and XOH is more forward)
• * if Whitfield happens to drop out, then either Stone gets retained, or Joe Fonti comes back in

Any different thoughts?

If McMullin has a groin injury, it will be 4-8 weeks. At least.

 

[Land of the Giants]

They were just saying on SEN that Freo are a big chance for the win this weekend when you go through the numbers.
They will be really smarting.

The same people gave us no chance against Brisbane, and we all know how that turned out.

 

[BarryAglett]

They were just saying on SEN that Freo are a big chance for the win this weekend when you go through the numbers.
They will be really smarting.

I caught up on that discussion this morning. They did highlight issues that we all can see when things aren't going well. Those numbers all track when we concede clearances and inside 50s - then we rely on being accurate to get the win. I think that's true overall, but we are a tough team to quantify in pure stats. The same way that the coaches votes and Champion Data player game ratings don't often align.
I will take being number 1 in score accuracy and number 1 in pressure at this stage of the season.

 

[Colonial]

 

[JC100]

Good news although it might suggest Darcy will play would prefer to play them without Darcy.

Either way I think we get it done. I work through the middle is about to really step up with cogs slotting back in and Kelly having a game under his belt

 

[Giant Pete]

Idun Taylor Whitfield
Ash Buckley Perryman
Ward Cogs Kelly
Greene Cadman Keeffe
Daniels Hogan Jones
Briggs Bedford Green

Peatling HH Callaghan Thomas

Sub: XOH

 

[Orange crush]

Idun Taylor Whitfield
Ash Buckley Perryman
Ward Cogs Kelly
Greene Cadman Keeffe
Daniels Hogan Jones
Briggs Bedford Green

Peatling HH Callaghan Thomas

Sub: XOH

Make it so

 

[Battlepants]

Giants v the Giant-less: Freo set to miss tall timber again

Fremantle are set for a dearth of key-position players for at least another week, with Josh Treacy and Sean Darcy both now unlikely to face Greater Western Sydney on Saturday.

thewest.com.au

 

[PaythePerryman]

Idun Taylor Whitfield
Ash Buckley Perryman
Ward Cogs Kelly
Greene Cadman Keeffe
Daniels Hogan Jones
Briggs Bedford Green

Peatling HH Callaghan Thomas

Sub: XOH

I'm switching Keeffe out and keeping Gruz.... especially given it doesn't look like Darcy will get up. I'm pushing McMullin into Thomas's spot and he gets Sub.
Either way great team.

 

[Giant Pete]

I'm switching Keeffe out and keeping Gruz.... especially given it doesn't look like Darcy will get up. I'm pushing McMullin into Thomas's spot and he gets Sub.
Either way great team.

With Briggs not being 100% I reckon we need Keeffe there.
With Muff having groin problems, I reckon that is too much risk at this stage for a young player.

 

[Adam Giant]

'm pushing McMullin into Thomas's spot and he gets Sub.

I think most of us agree McMullin has gone past Thomas, it will just be a question of Toby’s fitness.

 

[ClockworkOrange]

Jesse has a chance to build on his 4 goal lead in the Coleman - Curnow is injured and won’t be playing this weekend.

Horror injury toll forces Blues into SIX changes for must-win clash

Carlton's worst fears were confirmed with six more players added to its bulging injury list ahead of facing West Coast

www.afl.com.au

No one wants to see any players injured - either our boys or opposition.

However, in light of Curnow’s unavailability, I expect it must be a massive positive for our team that the Coleman won’t be lingering in the back of Hogan’s mind as he lines up for set shots in the final two rounds.

Hopefully this means we see Jesse continue to light it up with a clear mind and no distractions.

 

[sydney_gws]

With Briggs not being 100% I reckon we need Keeffe there.
With Muff having groin problems, I reckon that is too much risk at this stage for a young player.

I agree, good to give Keeffe another game, would start him on Bench though.
Hopefully we win well , good for some players to have less game time.

 

[Giant YoYo]

 

[Danny88]

Their outs help us

They still look a really strong side all over the ground

 

[Adam Giant]

Their outs help us

They still look a really strong side all over the ground

Yes I would hope we're not taking them lightly. Lots of talent and plenty to play for given a loss puts a massive dent in their chance of making finals.

 

[Adam Giant]

However, in light of Curnow’s unavailability, I expect it must be a massive positive for our team that the Coleman won’t be lingering in the back of Hogan’s mind as he lines up for set shots in the final two rounds.

It's also nice that Jesse took the lead in the Coleman race before Charlie got injured. It might have felt a little hollow overtaking him solely because of the injury.

 

[ClockworkOrange]

It's also nice that Jesse took the lead in the Coleman race before Charlie got injured. It might have felt a little hollow overtaking him solely because of the injury.

Agreed.

Curnow has been awesome for multiple years, but there is a consensus across the comp - supported by the stats - that Hogan is the #1 KPF in 2024.

I don’t even want to consider what may have happened to us post-Jezza without this genius trade.


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