Preview Rd 23, 2014 - Geelong vs Brisbane Lions

[whatboutbob]

Great to see Bourkey get a taster. It'll no doubt be an eye-opener for him, but he's had a very solid year developmentally.

 

[Nunez]

Bourke will be a gun, mark my words.

 

[lionshine]

No excuses for not putting in a competitive performance this week. Final game of the year and lots of young players who should be eager to prove themselves(Bourke, O'Brien, Paine ect.). Geelong are also resting a few quality players.

Great to see O'Brien rewarded for consistent reserves form and even better to see Bourkey make his debut and get a taste of senior action. It is also nice to see Paine get another crack and Leuy return from his injury.

I am excited to see how Martin, Rockliff, Hanley, and Zorko shape up against the Cats midfield. It will be interesting to see how Martin and Leuenberger co-exist as well.

Final game of the year! Get pumped guys! Go Lions!

 

[Nunez]

A bit depressing that they're resting players.

They could rest their whole team and they'd still win with the umpire scum down their way.

 

[SizeMatters]

I thought we went in too tall last week... This week we are even taller.

 

[whatboutbob]

Should also add that Paine's impressed me the past few games. He doesn't always get reward for his effort, but coming off a very low fitness base pre-season he's worked his way into the year. Bloody tough assignment up against the Cats defenders though. Good luck to him!

 

[a mayes ing]

Who are our small defenders. I can name only Adcock.

 

[Skoob]

Should also add that Paine's impressed me the past few games. He doesn't always get reward for his effort, but coming off a very low fitness base pre-season he's worked his way into the year. Bloody tough assignment up against the Cats defenders though. Good luck to him!

If only the TV microphones could pick up his screaming for the ball.

 

[lionshine]

Who are our small defenders. I can name only Adcock.

Patfull and Gardiner both have the ability to play on smalls. Jordan Bourke does to.

 

[whatboutbob]

If only the TV microphones could pick up his screaming for the ball.

What makes you think they won't? If not, the sound may just carry to Brissy anyway, especially if the wind is right.

 

[whatboutbob]

Patfull and Gardiner both have the ability to play on smalls. Jordan Bourke does to.

While that's true I think our backline is too tall and slow, but unfortunately we don't have any small-to-mid quick defenders beating the door down.

 

[Caiphus]

Good to see Bourke get his debut against his dad's club that passed him over as a father son.

 

[James North]

Can't believe there's a guy in our team who grew up in Coorparoo.

It's almost like we're one of the suburb teams of Melbourne.

 

[Big Sauce 21]

Paine going to play down back ?

McStay sub I reckon

 

[a mayes ing]

While that's true I think our backline is too tall and slow, but unfortunately we don't have any small-to-mid quick defenders beating the door down.

Is Dawson capable of playing that quick shut-down small defender role do you think? Also Cutler next season maybe?

 

[blynd_freddie]

A bit depressing that they're resting players.

You back on the Raines bandwagon?

 

[iBeng]

Hope we don't stick Squizz in the sub cannon...could cost him the rising star...

 

[Milux]

Paine going to play down back ?

McStay sub I reckon

My exact thought. Minus mcstay as sub.

One of Paine or Bourke should cover goose. Unless Merret goes down back

 

[blynd_freddie]

Great move on Bourke - let's show him what takes to prep him for a big pre-season.

Leppa's had a good look at everything in true rebuild form.

Personally I think this move has been long overdue, but there is a very different environment being provided to our new Señor Coach.

Lions by 11 points.

Go you, blynd_freddie!

Voss was saying on SEN last week the board set the KPI for last year at 14 wins - looks like you have me in a similar corner... or is that a typo? 11 points? You negative northy!

 

[blynd_freddie]

I thought we went in too tall last week... This week we are even taller.

Just had to quote this, size matters.... hahaha!

 

[Milux]

Just had to quote this, size matters.... hahaha!

Hahahaha didn't see that before

 

[blynd_freddie]

Lovin' your work but unless I'm missing something it adds up to we will be defeated.

Yeah odds on to win... if we were in the eight!

 

[Nunez]

I really liked Mayes as sub. Did a great job.

 

[Simba Moyo]

Really excited to see the Leuey & Martin combo, could be the beginning of something ominous for the Lions.
10 debutants! Whoa! Well done Bourke for earning your spot, makes it even more special that it's against Geelong

Also, last game EVER with the paddlepop! Anyone else excited?

 

[Betty Noir]

Wow would that be 10 debutants this year.

Hopefully some of them can get to the ball.