Oppo Camp 2014 non-Geelong AFL match and general discussion

[Teriyakicat]

I saw that! SC gold OMNOMNOM.

Crazy to think that whoever is doing the rucking for GCFC is only managing 4.5 hitouts a quarter.

but aren't GC winning the clearances? Either Sandi isn't too effective or GC have a very scary midfield!

 

[BotsMaster]

LOL how did White miss that?

 

[Teriyakicat]

Ablett's only had 1 disposal in the 4th Q and it's about 25 min gone, so he's not getting all the clearances.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Swans could be 0-3, Adelaide in Adelaide next week

 

[winty]

LOL how did White miss that?

Through his total lack of ability. Amazing how a guy who is 198cm hasn't taken one mark yet.

 

[Willo_]

Through his total lack of ability. Amazing how a guy who is 198cm hasn't taken one mark yet.

Q stick the 2nd for the pies

Trumped up as a gun recruit purely because it's the pies... Reality is something different

 

[BotsMaster]

So who tipped the Pies?

 

[winty]

Q stick the 2nd for the pies

Trumped up as a gun recruit purely because it's the pies... Reality is something different

Plus the fact he kicked 5 goals by cherry picking in the goal square against us in the NAB Challenge.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Through his total lack of ability. Amazing how a guy who is 198cm hasn't taken one mark yet.

As much as their top 6 players are absolute guns in their side,they have some very average players at the bottom end of their 22, in particular defenders with poor disposal. I hope we come with the right tactical plan to expolit it next week.

 

[fpm84]

I feel better with us playing Collingwood coming off a win then being 0-2.

 

[Willo_]

I actually feel more comfortable about next week with them winning tonight

Better than them being 0 and 2

 

[FredLeDeux]

As much as their top 6 players are absolute guns in their side,they have some very average players at the bottom end of their 22, in particular defenders with poor disposal. I hope we come with the right tactical plan to expolit it next week.

You mean like hassle them and grab the miskick?

 

[Jimmy Yamazaki]

ughh, every year I tip Swans to beat Pies... Every year I kick myself...

 

[Teriyakicat]

ughh, every year I tip Swans to beat Pies... Every year I kick myself...

Next year will be the year, Alkanphel, next year

 

[Jimmy Yamazaki]

Next year will be the year, Alkanphel, next year

Perfect tips gone too

 

[darren forssman]

I would have thought the obvious comparison would be the Lopez twins in the NBA, although the jazz knees are apparently very different players, especially as twins go.

I have no idea about the NBA so I'm gonna assume you're talking about Mario and George.

i am confused myself...brooke is an oft inured big man who doesnt really rebound or block but great scorer whilst his bro, robin, is a meat and potatoes guy (ie average) but relatively injury free.

which one did we get?

 

[Catastic82]

There's goes Syd and to think they still have 9 years with Franklin.

So so so good

 

[MC Extra Dollop]

I actually feel more comfortable about next week with them winning tonight

Better than them being 0 and 2

I just don't know about this sort of mindset. Regardless of the result tomorrow, there is no excuse for losing next week and there was no excuse for losing to them last year. To me, the equivalent would be looking at at what Beams, Pendlebury and Swan have done this year and sending the tag to Swan.

 

[Willo_]

I just don't know about this sort of mindset. Regardless of the result tomorrow, there is no excuse for losing next week and there was no excuse for losing to them last year. To me, the equivalent would be looking at at what Beams, Pendlebury and Swan have done this year and sending the tag to Swan.

I agree there is no excuse to lose next week, it's more a mental/superstitious type thing almost for me personally

Certainly no excuses either way

 

[MC Extra Dollop]

i am confused myself...brooke is an oft inured big man who doesnt really rebound or block but great scorer whilst his bro, robin, is a meat and potatoes guy (ie average) but relatively injury free.

which one did we get?

Well, going by the respective levels of hype surrounding the relative twins prior to the draft, I would suggest Robin. Kade and Brook were widely considered to be among the best prospects in their drafts (and Brook Lopez is considered one of the best at his position in the game when healthy); Jake and Robin were known as 'twin/brother of...' as much as anything else, going into the draft. But Robin Lopez has been a more than solid NBA starter and I would take the equivalent sort of production from J-Ko in a heartbeat, as a third round pick.

 

[darren forssman]

Well, going by the respective levels of hype surrounding the relative twins prior to the draft, I would suggest Robin. Kade and Brook were widely considered to be among the best prospects in their drafts (and Brook Lopez is considered one of the best at his position in the game when healthy); Jake and Robin were known as 'twin/brother of...' as much as anything else, going into the draft. But Robin Lopez has been a more than solid NBA starter and I would take the equivalent sort of production from J-Ko in a heartbeat, as a third round pick.

fair enough, i dont really rate either lopez twin myself but take your point re jake and bobbin lopez.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

You mean like hassle them and grab the miskick?

No i mean frontal pressure from our forward 6 to force turnovers and not allowing them a plus one. And separating their defenders.

 

[FredLeDeux]

No i mean frontal pressure from our forward 6 to force turnovers and not allowing them a plus one. And separating their defenders.

Yes, and ideally also, a pressed up defensive/rebounding line from our centre-line and half back line.

 

[darren forssman]

i feel dirty, i actually agree with chins re variable pricing (does anyone know if i can actually just walk up and scan next week for this "a game"??):

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...ry-fni5f22o-1226868551583?from=herald+sun_rss

 

[Vdubs]

So who tipped the Pies?

Me. Their record v Swans in Sydney is amazing.
The one loss since 2005 was that crazy final when they had to travel all over Australia for the funeral prior to the final and they were dead flat.
I still rate them, until we can beat them again, I maintain they are as likely to finish top 6-8 as we are.
I don't like Sydney, hope they'll be 0-3 next week, and they don't look any better than the way they finished off 2013. Hope that lasts.. Any team that can get Tippett and Buddy in successive years.......