Game Day North VS Lions (Round 2...Fight) - Tarryn Thomas debuts

[goalieboy82]

its Game day so:
Scamper, My Little Geelong Cat:

Meows the Following:

 

[Snake_Baker]

Gaso, you have officially got the arse.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Where and when: Marvel Stadium, Sunday, March 31, 1.10pm AEDT

Last time they met: The Gabba, round 20, 2018: Brisbane 16.8 (104) lost to North Melbourne 16.11 (107)
The Roos led for most of the day and by as many as 29 points in the second quarter, but barely withstood the Lions' withering fightback. It was only when No.1 draft pick Cam Rayner missed his set snap inside the last 30 seconds, after receiving a free kick, that North was safe.

TV, radio and betting:



What it means for North Melbourne: Lots for the Roos' season. What was supposed to be a competitive contest with Fremantle – one they genuinely thought they could win – turned into an 82-point hiding and immediately put them on the back foot.

What it means for Brisbane: The Lions roared last week in upsetting West Coast to back up the pre-season hype, but now the challenge is winning these types of 50-50 games as well, when the expectation is higher.

How North Melbourne wins: Brad Scott reflected after round one on his side's "dysfunctional forward line" among a series of issues, including being badly beaten at stoppages, too many turnovers and their inability to defend. Addressing those problems will go a long way to victory.

How Brisbane wins: The Lions' willingness to adapt to last week's scenario with their forward line, in particular, was a big part of their opening-round success, as was their dominance at the source. Brisbane's midfielders are the key again.

The stat: Brisbane lost its past six matches to North Melbourne and hasn't beaten the Roos at Marvel Stadium since 2009, with seven defeats since then.

The match-up: Robbie Tarrant v Eric Hipwood

Tarrant is officially the Roos' second-ranked defender in the AFL Player Ratings (211th overall), but is widely considered the main man down back at Arden St. Hipwood (355th overall) wasn't prominent in last week's conditions and will look to bounce back in a big way.

It's a big week for: Jamie Macmillan

A quick look at the stats and you'll see Macmillan racked up a game-high 37 touches. Pretty impressive, huh? That is, until you realise he coughed up a whopping 12 turnovers. Macmillan is typically a player who can be relied upon on a weekly basis, but he'll be keen to positively respond to his latest performance.

Big call: Ben Brown emphatically puts his quiet start to the year behind him to lead the Roos to victory with six goals.

Prediction: North by 18 points

 

[Jindrrk]

Gaso, I come back and the first thing I see is you not doing your job. NOT GOOD ENOUGH. LIFT YOUR GAME.

 

[Jindrrk]

FTR I wasn't bothered with round 1. Didn't like it. But not bothered.

Let's start today.

 

[Luke72]

FTR I wasn't bothered with round 1. Didn't like it. But not bothered.

Let's start today.

Not bothered? I was very bothered, hopefully it was an aberration.

I hope we kick their arse so I can properly laugh at the Essendon supporters at work on Monday.

 

[Ball Dont Lie]

It’s taken me a week but I am excited to see the boys again live. North by 22. Higgins BOG with 34 touches. Our small forwards combine to kick 12 (I know, I know don’t laugh).

 

[goalieboy82]

North by 200 points:

http://springfieldfiles.com/sounds/frink/gambletron.mp3

 

[Snake_Baker]

I am going to be posting next weeks game day thread on ****ing Thursday.

Damn you Gaso

 

[goalieboy82]

and the game is on here at 10pm tonight. will watch the first quarter of the game.

 

[Snake_Baker]

This North American Bison tips North to win by 12 points.

 

[Snake_Baker]

This Chihuahua is tipping Brisbane by 8 points

 

[Snake_Baker]

This knot hole in my fence tips North by 37

 

[Snake_Baker]

The Large Hadron Collider has tipped a draw.

 

[Snake_Baker]

This population of cyanobacteria are 57% in favor of a Brisbane victory

 

[Snake_Baker]

The Grand Wizard of the KKK has tipped North by 78 goals

 

[Snake_Baker]

This roadkill (and please be that ****ing cat by next week) has no opinion on the game. It's dead.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Have we got to the second page yet?

 

[Snake_Baker]

The Dead Skeletons tip Brisbane by 3.

 

[Luke72]

The Grand Wizard of the KKK has tipped North by 78 goals

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Haha, looks like Brad Scott. No wonder they don’t sack him, the retribution would be annoying.

 

[sbdan]

Pumped! I rate Lions as a top 8 contender, they are more balanced now and have class. I am very interested in seeing how we back it up after last week. Maybe we will get an indication of what the game plan is supposed to be.

 

[Luke72]

This knot hole in my fence tips North by 37

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Got your own glory hole Snake?

 

[sbdan]

Got your own glory hole Snake?

I wouldn't want to be his neighbour.

 

[Hojuman]

Open the roof, give 'em some good old Melbourne footy.

Gaso to enjoy his KFC wrap on the long drive home with extra sauce.

NMFC by 22.

( still banking on a late change or two )

 

[Gasometer]

I lold

Go for it Snake!

It’s either Gaso asleep or the wheel and up a tree or Gaso come here at 12.01am for abuse