Game Day 2022 SC Round 1 - Let's Get Ready To Ramble

[Jiska]

It's that time of the year where we're about to hit crazy season on the board.

In order to keep some order around the place, I've locked all threads except the standard ones that we have during the season - refer #5. Will leave the rate my preseason thread going until final lockout.

Any new threads that don't fit in to the standard structure will likely end up merged with either an existing suitable thread, or the General Chat thread as a catch-all.

Good luck to everyone - this is one of the toughest years to pick a starting side that I can remember.

 

[A Bit Dusty]

F**k every kent is going to jump on Hewitt now

 

[AFDogs]

Got rid of Sicily last week and went to McInerney. Now people are going to swarm all over him and Hewett.

 

[Sherman41]

Is it actually confirmed as Sicily or just hearsay.

 

[Gigantic]

 

[balmainforever]

Was tossing up between Duncan and Trelol. Glad he’s come out and said that before tonight’s game.

 

[Choppers]

Not sure what the go is.....but if a player comes down with covid, how long before he's able to be selected again...

 

[Axly]

Not sure what the go is.....but if a player comes down with covid, how long before he's able to be selected again...

You would think they'd have to test negative on a RAT on day 6. ?!

 

[Choppers]

You would think they'd have to test negative on a RAT on day 6. ?!

so possibly could miss 2 rounds?

 

[AFDogs]

Not sure what the go is.....but if a player comes down with covid, how long before he's able to be selected again...

Will likely miss 2 games. 7 days is protocol. Also need to factor in the player is probably doing no running/exercise so may even miss 3 if the COVID is bad.

 

[Changa10]

Is it actually confirmed as Sicily or just hearsay.

Not confirmed, but poster on Hawks Board is usually pretty good with his/her info.

 

[pincrusher]

Is it actually confirmed as Sicily or just hearsay.

Twittersphere is reporting that Sic and Hardwick are the two players for the hawks. Still no confirmation.

 

[Better Loosen Up]

Not sure what the go is.....but if a player comes down with covid, how long before he's able to be selected again...

Probably 1 week but I think it might have been Adelaide that went on record during the preseason as saying that some of their players took up to 4 weeks to regain full fitness after having covid...

 

[brendan84]

Sicily about to become a POD, to go along with him also being a POS

 

[pincrusher]

Wonder how much the female teams interact with the mens teams. Anyone know? Only asking because apparently the Pies AFLW training cancelled tonight as only 14 players available due to a COVID outbreak. Hope they haven't spent too much time with the mens team.

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Probably 1 week but I think it might have been Adelaide that went on record during the preseason as saying that some of their players took up to 4 weeks to regain full fitness after having covid...

Will no doubt vary, most will bounce back quickly, a few might get it worse.

As you say, the lack of training is probably the biggest issue.

 

[JT_the_Man]

If Sicily is out my whole team is about to need rejigging, I’m not taking Hewett.

 

[Axly]

Anyone got any spare leagues I can join?
Need a couple more [emoji847]

 

[Better Loosen Up]

Will no doubt vary, most will bounce back quickly, a few might get it worse.

As you say, the lack of training is probably the biggest issue.

I would say it's probably the lingering lethargy issues that some people talk about that could also be a factor as well. This can seem to continue to drag on for a few weeks after a negative result.

 

[Significant]

Wonder how much the female teams interact with the mens teams. Anyone know? Only asking because apparently the Pies AFLW training cancelled tonight as only 14 players available due to a COVID outbreak. Hope they haven't spent too much time with the mens team.

I believe the Saints AFL and AFLW players are pretty close......................................................

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

I would say it's probably the lingering lethargy issues that some people talk about that could also be a factor as well. This can seem to continue to drag on for a few weeks after a negative result.

Might even out a bit though, haven't most players had it now? except the WA teams.

 

[Better Loosen Up]

Might even out a bit though, haven't most players had it now? except the WA teams.

I read 80% of players from the Eastern teams have had it already.

 

[Veer Right]

Would of preferred Sicily was playing just so my opponents could take his score, damn covid.

 

[NinjaSwan]

If Sicily is out my whole team is about to need rejigging, I’m not taking Hewett.

Yeah likewise.

For now I’m thinking Gresham (who I’m not that confident in anyway) down to Brodie (think he’s a really bad player but could score ok in SC despite this) or McGovern (injury risk and would leave just 10k or so) and then Sicily to Short or Ridley.

The other option is a straight swap to Liam Baker.

 

[Strattonsphere]

Hawks ITK's now saying its Big Boy and Breust, not Sic and Hardwick

 

[Petrify]

Hawks ITK's now saying its Big Boy and Breust, not Sic and Hardwick

Thank **** I was prepared for many scenarios but without Sic I'm screwed