Preview Round 5: vs Geelong

[my name was taken]

Armo had cramp

Richo on 360 when talking about pendlebury sitting off referred to armo. Apparently he was told at the end of half time that armo was still in the hands of the doctors and wasn't ready to go. There's more than cramp going on.

 

[VDS66]

I want to see the Stevenses play...

 

[Persevering Saint]

I want to see the Stevenses play...

Even Stevens?

 

[atlaser]

sounds like armitages body is absolutely rooted. Stevens in please, playing well, deserves a crack.

 

[StCicatriz]

sounds like armitages body is absolutely rooted. Stevens in please, playing well, deserves a crack.

this

 

[Premium]

any views on Lonies game - someone has to be dropped for Koby and what about Sinclair , Minch and O;Kearney , they all played great for the 2nds

 

[RWBlyf]

Armos back stems to other issues I'm gathering with his body.

 

[VDS66]

Even Stevens?

Nicely played my good Sir...

 

[VDS66]

any views on Lonies game - someone has to be dropped for Koby and what about Sinclair , Minch and O;Kearney , they all played great for the 2nds

Has been thereabouts with his form.

I'm on the cusp of giving up on Dunstan. Not totally, but I'd rather see Koby be given an extended run and let Luke develop at Sandy.

 

[Premium]

Has been thereabouts with his form.

I'm on the cusp of giving up on Dunstan. Not totally, but I'd rather see Koby be given an extended run and let Luke develop at Sandy.

so Armos out hurt and Steven is in , however we still need to find spot for Koby

 

[VDS66]

so Armos out hurt and Steven is in , however we still need to find spot for Koby

Dunstan.

 

[malevu]

After all the talk about us preparing for life after Rooey and Joey I get the feeling it could be life without Armo first. His body is stuffed and his current output is miles apart from his 2015 form. When he's only 90% fit he's very much borderline best 22. I think it will be Steven and Stevens in this week because the Cats mids are their strength (their only one). Match them in the middle and we'll get the job done. Surely we're due to kick more goals than behinds too. I quite like the fact the Cats are 4-0 and ripe for the picking. Even their coach admits they've been lucky in a couple of games.

And isn't it great to finally have a couple of ready made match ups for their big fat sook ?

 

[pluggeranddoc]

3 weeks isn't really a good guide. Probably injured in 2 of the weeks. If fit deserves to play, if not he is out.

Problem is when he plays "half fit".
Slow enough without any further hindrances!

 

[MacMcMurphy]

Gresham will sell candy again... One of the best goals I've ever seen last year (which, like Milney's mid air volley dribble kick will never make it to any 'best of' highlight shows...).

 

[Plugger35]

With any luck Dangerfield won't be 100%, he looked like he was carrying an injury today and wasn't as effective as usual.

With a 6 day break they might have a few sore bodies trying to back up, they beat Hawthorn comfortably in the end but it was still a tough bruising game.

Apart from Armitage we didn't look to have too many injury issues from yesterday's game and Steven should be fresh as a daisy after 3 weeks off.

 

[St BKD]

This is pretty much like a Grand Final to me.. I live very close/ in Geelong and my hate for that football club is like no other hate. Everything about the filth makes my blood boil! Most of my 'friends' follow them and whilst some are loyal, knowledgeable fans most are unbearable!
Prior to 2006 I didn't even know half of Geelong followed the Cats! Absolute fair weathered scum.
I was there last year and will be again... please dear god I hope we bring our 'A' game and stick another one up these muppets!

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[Diehard Saint]

With any luck Dangerfield won't be 100%, he looked like he was carrying an injury today and wasn't as effective as usual.

With a 6 day break they might have a few sore bodies trying to back up, they beat Hawthorn comfortably in the end but it was still a tough bruising game.

Apart from Armitage we didn't look to have too many injury issues from yesterday's game and Steven should be fresh as a daisy after 3 weeks off.

Got a knee in the ribs early on.

 

[Premium]

things are looking good, looks like we have a few young rippers - Gresham, Acres, Billings, Long and whoever played on Pendles and kept him quiet did a great job

 

[Cro19]

I believe Sports Science played on Pendles.

 

[Barrels]

OUT: Armitage (inj.), Lonie, Dunstan (omit)
IN: Stevens Steven Minchington

Meatball's strong body and VFL form gets him the nod over Little Jack.

 

[Armoooo]

I believe Sports Science played on Pendles.

Quality

 

[Crusty Undies]

any views on Lonies game - someone has to be dropped for Koby and what about Sinclair , Minch and O;Kearney , they all played great for the 2nds

I actually thought he was one of our better players. Got a fair bit, used it well and 29 pressure acts is exactly what the coaches wanted from him.

 

[lewdogs]

Lonie won't get dropped. Provided great pressure again and did some clever things. Would be very surprised if he was dropped. Ditto Long.

 

[Crusty Undies]

Honestly I don't get all the Lonie hate. He had 1 really bad game this year and the rest have been alright to pretty good. But if you read the post game reviews it's all Lonie's fault we lost or we nearly lost because of Lonie. I just don't get it

 

[Barrels]

Honestly I don't get all the Lonie hate. He had 1 really bad game this year and the rest have been alright to pretty good. But if you read the post game reviews it's all Lonie's fault we lost or we nearly lost because of Lonie. I just don't get it

No hate from me.

Worth noting that Lonie played 10 games in the Seniors last year, and Minchington 13, so they both have roles to play.

I just prefer Minchington's stronger rig against a team like Geelong who boast Stewart (190cm 88kg), Mackie (193cm 82kg), Thurlow (190cm 87kg) and Tuohy (187cm 91kg) in their starting back six.

EDIT: There's a solid argument for bringing in Koby Stevens (189cm 88kg) to play mainly forward in a three-man wrecking crew with Long and Weller.