Game Day Changes & Pre-match Discussion - RD 5 vs. Sydney. Fri 11/04 @ 7:40pm (AO) Gather Round

[Jen2310]

I've got laryngitis, but flying out tomorrow morning. My screaming at the game I'll have to keep to a minimum lol

 

[The Magnificent Seven]

I've got laryngitis, but flying out tomorrow morning. My screaming at the game I'll have to keep to a minimum lol

You'll have to sign your abuse.

 

[BillyElliott]

You'll have to sign your abuse.

 

[Tadpole]

Game day, bitches!

Starting off the day bright and early with a trek down to the banks of the River Torrens, in the shadow of the iconic Adelaide Oval, for a Sunrise broadcast. Let’s clip the Swannies wings.

It felt totally weird, and a bit cringe, to actually be on TV today - even in the background, especially in the Shane Warne Legacy health check segment. I'm surprised my ugly mug didn't break the camera.

 

[Anzacday]

Game day, bitches!

Starting off the day bright and early with a trek down to the banks of the River Torrens, in the shadow of the iconic Adelaide Oval, for a Sunrise broadcast. Let’s clip the Swannies wings.
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I’ve done the trek at night - never this early, (almost qualifies as night ).
It really is amazing, love that ground!

 

[jmac70]

I've got laryngitis, but flying out tomorrow morning. My screaming at the game I'll have to keep to a minimum lol

Get on the beers early Jen, fix you right up

 

[Kes1984]

I've got laryngitis, but flying out tomorrow morning. My screaming at the game I'll have to keep to a minimum lol

I come home from games sounding like I have laryngitis lol

 

[Ted Parker]

I still think Sydney play McCartin as a back, with the triple M treat requiring them to play an established tall there.
If so, Frampton and Moore can manage the remaining talls in Amartey and McLean.
I view Blakey remains one of the more challenging matchups. I'd like to see a Fly curve ball and play Howe on Blakey as a defensive forward then task McCreery at HFF to curb Blakey's offensive line-breaking run. Blakey sets up so much of their offensive drives.
As a result, I'd bring in Markov off the EMG list ahead of Membrey, giving us another defensive option.
We can't play every game as predictably as we have. If Sydney ends up being a top 8 team or even top 4, I'd rather try this early than during a finals campaign and keep the opposition coaches guessing.

 

[Soaring Magpie]

I still think Sydney play McCartin as a back, with the triple M treat requiring them to play an established tall there.
If so, Frampton and Moore can manage the remaining talls in Amartey and McLean.
I view Blakey remains one of the more challenging matchups. I'd like to see a Fly curve ball and play Howe on Blakey as a defensive forward then task McCreery at HFF to curb Blakey's offensive line-breaking run. Blakey sets up so much of their offensive drives.
As a result, I'd bring in Markov off the EMG list ahead of Membrey, giving us another defensive option.
We can't play every game as predictably as we have. If Sydney ends up being a top 8 team or even top 4, I'd rather try this early than during a finals campaign and keep the opposition coaches guessing.

So, in the first paragraph you call the triple M threat will send McCartin back.
Following up a couple of paragraphs later making a late change with Memebrey going out.
Way to keep the opposition coaches guessing

 

[Smackdos]

Would love Nick to hit the scoreboard tonight, only 1.3 for the season so far and hasn't hit his straps this season, will get stalked by Jordan all game which is no suprise so I'm hoping he can get on the end of a few forward stoppages and exploit Jordan in that area same with DC 0 goals for the year but super capable up forward and a lovely kick for goal so we need some offensive output from these types of guys.. we have the team to score big but Sydney are a great team at clamping scoring chains aswell.
I feel it will be a real arm wrestle for momentum but even with our massive 3 gun outs we can stretch the swannies for firepower if we have a collective buy in.
Go pies!

 

[Tadpole]

I come home from games sounding like I have laryngitis lol

I appreciate people like you. It more than makes up for people like me who can barely utter a peep.

 

[Silky23]

Would love Nick to hit the scoreboard tonight, only 1.3 for the season so far and hasn't hit his straps this season, will get stalked by Jordan all game which is no suprise so I'm hoping he can get on the end of a few forward stoppages and exploit Jordan in that area same with DC 0 goals for the year but super capable up forward and a lovely kick for goal so we need some offensive output from these types of guys.. we have the team to score big but Sydney are a great team at clamping scoring chains aswell.
I feel it will be a real arm wrestle for momentum but even with our massive 3 gun outs we can stretch the swannies for firepower if we have a collective buy in.
Go pies!

DC’s game at the moment of dropping back in the hole to allow our half backs to push up the ground has been invaluable.

Would rather DC collect 3 or 4 intercept marks than push forward and kick a snag. McStay, Checkers and Membrey are enough down there imo

 

[Kes1984]

I appreciate people like you. It more than makes up for people like me who can barely utter a peep.

99% of my vocalizations at the footy are abusing umpires! It's almost like an involuntary reflex response to it.

 

[Abdul_The_Bull]

99% of my vocalizations at the footy are abusing umpires! It's almost like an involuntary reflex response to it.

You and me both!! I swear it's an automatic reflex action!

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

No shocks with the changes. What I expected.

Sydney’s been our bogey team in the McRae era with 1 win, 4 losses so here’s hoping we can turn the tide against them.

 

[RUNVS]

No shocks with the changes. What I expected.

Sydney’s been our bogey team in the McRae era with 1 win, 4 losses so here’s hoping we can turn the tide against them.

Just glad Lumumba no longer plays for your mob as we always made him look like an all time superstar.

 

[Lifelong Pie]

Just glad Lumumba no longer plays for your mob as we always made him look like an all time superstar.

I'm glad he doesn't play for us anymore as well, gee he's painful these days

 

[Big Bryza]

if we walk out of Adelaide with the chocolates after tomorrow pm then we will know we're the real deal this year..

If we win tonight and then back it up at the Gabba on Thursday with another W, then we know we're the real deal.

 

[JuniorB]

It's DC's 100th game tonight.
Let's hope we get the win for him.

 

[Kes1984]

It's DC's 100th game tonight.
Let's hope we get the win for him.

then 1 more game to be F/S eligible - let's hope he gets started on that soon!

 

[RUNVS]

It's DC's 100th game tonight.
Let's hope we get the win for him.

David Coulthard does not support Collingwood.

 

[Abdul_The_Bull]

If we win tonight and then back it up at the Gabba on Thursday with another W, then we know we're the real deal.

Indeed. Knocking over the grand finalists from last season, in what is essentailly 'away' games, would be an outstanding achievement!

 

[Abdul_The_Bull]

then 1 more game to be F/S eligible - let's hope he gets started on that soon!

At least let him shower after the game first!!

 

[Go Pies!!!!!]

Another big game and 100 games for DC
Some big outs this week but hopefully we have the depth to get the win, Swans also have some outs as well.
Hopefully we can kick straight this week and get to 4-1.
Who can forget the 3rd all time on games record

Pies 27pts
Billy Elliott to have a big game as well

 

[jimmy35]

Another big game and 100 games for DC
Some big outs this week but hopefully we have the depth to get the win, Swans also have some outs as well.
Hopefully we can kick straight this week and get to 4-1.
Who can forget the 3rd all time on games record

Pies 27pts
Billy Elliott to have a big game as well

I’ve also gone the Pies by 27.