Game Day Season 7, Qualifying Final v Melbourne: Friday 4 November @ Ikon Park

[brucetiki]

Adelaide v Melbourne
Friday 4 November
7:10pm AEDT/6:40pm ACDT
Ikon Park

Melbourne - we meet again!

Melbourne destroyed West Coast last week while we scraped over the line against St Kilda.

Melbourne will be the rightful favourites for this game, but will the game effectively being played on a neutral venue in Ikon Park, can we edge out an advantage there?

Useless fact: This will be the 4th meeting against Melbourne this year at 4 different venues (Coopers Stadium, Adelaide Oval, ACH Group Stadium and Ikon Park)

 

[radiojake]

Cooper Stadium being Norwood
ACH Group ??? I really wish people just use ground's real names

 

[cmndstab]

Pretty nervous about this one. Winning here would go a massive way to getting us in a grand final, but Melbourne are in serious form at the moment, and we aren't and haven't been for a good month. Presumably no Randall to control Harris this time around either.

 

[radiojake]

Is Randall likely to be back at all?

 

[Scorpus]

Whether we win hinges on whether Randall is fit and plays

 

[cmndstab]

Is Randall likely to be back at all?

Unclear yet. They said "3-5 week injury" two weeks ago, so on the borderline of that initial assessment. It being a Friday match probably doesn't help. One of the players (Kelly, I think?) recently did an interview where she said Randall was doing very well though.

 

[Dirty Bird]

Comes down to the midfield battle.

I feel Melbourne shocked us earlier this year with their gameplan.

We'll sure have adapted and have an answer.

Question becomes, will our midfield have the composure to hit a target entering 50.

 

[cmndstab]

Comes down to the midfield battle.

I feel Melbourne shocked us earlier this year with their gameplan.

We'll sure have adapted and have an answer.

Question becomes, will our midfield have the composure to hit a target entering 50.

I'm not convinced it's a gameplan thing. We've been fumbly and two-touchy all season long. If we do that, Melbourne's pressure and class will be too much for us.

If we can get back to being clean with the ball at ground level, and taking marks cleanly in the hands, we're a chance.

 

[LeftyLuke]

Comes down to the midfield battle.

I feel Melbourne shocked us earlier this year with their gameplan.

We'll sure have adapted and have an answer.

Question becomes, will our midfield have the composure to hit a target entering 50.

Is Randall fit?

 

[Caputo]

Interesting commentating from the start of the Melbourne Round 10 match, Abbey Holmes I think mentioned the changed role of Karen Paxman. At Centre Bounce stoppages she starts as the high half forward to drift into a wing and plays as an outside midfielder. This forces a wing to Half back creating Melbourne's spare in defence.

Will this impact us this weekend and possibly leaving us with a spare in defence, other teams bring their spare at the contest.

 

[John Who]

Unclear yet. They said "3-5 week injury" two weeks ago, so on the borderline of that initial assessment. It being a Friday match probably doesn't help. One of the players (Kelly, I think?) recently did an interview where she said Randall was doing very well though.

I suspect it’s too risky bringing her back early, and possibly aggravating further her ankle injury. My hunch is she’ll return for next week as the more likely scenario.

 

[cmndstab]

Randall listed as a test this week on the injury list on womens.afl

 

[brucetiki]

Rainbow Crows are having a watch party at the Alma from 6:00pm Friday night for anyone interested in watching the Final among friends

 

[Dirty Bird]

Who's paying for the beer?

 

[brucetiki]

Who's paying for the beer?

Beer at your own cost

 

[Scorpus]

IN: Randall

OUT: Whiteley

 

[cmndstab]

IN: Randall

OUT: Whiteley

Confirmed? I haven't seen a team list yet.

If so, glad to see Prowse kept her spot!

 

[John Who]

Confirmed? I haven't seen a team list yet.

If so, glad to see Prowse kept her spot!

I think it’s actually confirmed. But might be one of those “she pulled out sore in the warm ups” card.

I still think it’s a 50/50 with Randall. She might be “fit” to play but the fact she hasn’t been doing much running means she’s unlikely to play for the entire match, if in. A risk worth taking I suppose, but only if she pulls up fine after the game.

Either way, Dees look a clear better side regarding recent form and gonna be a tough ask to win it tomorrow.

 

[cmndstab]

Mueller holds her spot as well, excellent experience for her to play a final in her first season

 

[Dirty Bird]

If she's fully fit, play her in defence on Harris

If not, play her in the forward line

Either way, I dont think it's worth the risk putting her in the middle.

 

[pjcrows]

Won't get close to winning the flag without her from what I've seen, so may as well roll the dice.

 

[cmndstab]

If she's fully fit, play her in defence on Harris

If not, play her in the forward line

Either way, I dont think it's worth the risk putting her in the middle.

Agreed. Straight down back for mine. We can switch her around if needed but I'd start her there and ideally keep her there.

We won a flag last season based on an exceptional backline. Biddell is still in excellent form and Allan is not far off. Lock Randall in back there and attack from defence.

 

[Truck25]

IN: Randall

OUT: Whiteley

Would've liked to see Button out for Waterhouse

 

[Scorpus]

Predicted free kick count?

I'm thinking 23-4

 

[Scorpus]

Epic start, two great intercepts