Game Day 2024 Round 09 Freo v Swans @ Optus @ 8:30 PM

[sthmelb_dimmies]

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Looks like the storm will sweep underneath Perth

Imagine that’s a pretty good swell at Margs

 

[MF]

Yes they have generally been tight games between these 2 teams - I hope Francis will hold his own down back - should do, but we are weak down the back, which probably won't matter given the ball won't get past our mids

We're a solid KP short but I wouldn't necessarily consider us weak down back. We've got some of the best ball users in the comp back there in Blakey, Rampe, Roberts and Florent. McInerney even seems to have been pushing back a bit more often in recent weeks to link up as well.

We might be a bit vulnerable defensively but offensively that back 6 is still capable of setting up attack and tearing teams to shreds with ball use.

 

[sthmelb_dimmies]

Sets plate of toasties on the table and places feet on footstool.

Just getting ready for the game

 

[MF]

A few of the Footy Live app stats for the week. A couple of interesting ones!

- we won the pre-clearance by 20 last week. Second best differential since 2013 (!)

- have conceded 22 goals to key forward this year, least of any club

- last 4 rounds only won 12.5% of offensive one-on-one contests, ranked last

- only one uncontested mark inside 50 last week. Only the 8th team EVER to win a match with one or less

- Heeney is only the third listed midfielder (and first since 2013) to kick goals in each of the opening 8 games

Whats the pre-clearance?

 

[MF]

A few of the Footy Live app stats for the week. A couple of interesting ones!

- we won the pre-clearance by 20 last week. Second best differential since 2013 (!)

- have conceded 22 goals to key forward this year, least of any club

- last 4 rounds only won 12.5% of offensive one-on-one contests, ranked last

- only one uncontested mark inside 50 last week. Only the 8th team EVER to win a match with one or less

- Heeney is only the third listed midfielder (and first since 2013) to kick goals in each of the opening 8 games

A lot of the stats I'm hearing about in recent weeks (ridiculous number of goals from the mids etc) suggest we're playing a very unique game style that shouldn't necessarily be as good as it is (and that makes me excited)

 

[sthmelb_dimmies]

Ah Jesus. Just saw this. Imagine a few on the footsools would have played with him


https://www.afl.com.au/news/1125831

 

[MF]

s**t time slot

Originally I liked it because I knew the missus and the youngest would both be in bed when it starts, but now it just seems stupidly long to wait for the bounce.

 

[Dan87]

All done for the day

Falafel feast being delivered and Coopers Botanic Ale in moderation

Happy Friday

 

[TheMase]

Whats the pre-clearance?

Sorry should be pre-clearance contested possession. I updated it

 

[TheMase]

A lot of the stats I'm hearing about in recent weeks (ridiculous number of goals from the mids etc) suggest we're playing a very unique game style that shouldn't necessarily be as good as it is (and that makes me excited)

Yep getting the same impression from weird stats each week.

 

[Neverwas]

A victory tonight will be a great achievement after a double 6 day break and the longest trip in football.

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[Dangas]

Let's go lads! Good night for footy beginning with watching the Cats game until ours starts.

We do like playing at Optus! hopefully not famous last words

 

[Dan87]

I think we tear them apart tonight just quietly and it won't be because Freo weren't trying

 

[Nuggetz]

How's the weather looking at the ground?

 

[Gazatron]

How's the weather looking at the ground?

It’s almost perfect. Can’t see any threatening clouds

 

[Dan87]

Chad and Logan will be dialed up to

Rest of the boys will feed off them

Could be fun

 

[Nuggetz]

who is the sub?

 

[Nuggetz]

who is the sub?

fox and walters

 

[The King!]

Fell sorry for Fox tbh.

Not saying it's the wrong call, just always does his job.

 

[SydneyBlood]

Horse has got into a bit of a habit of making the same player the sub two weeks in a row. Wicks first two games. Campbell was two in a row, now Fox. Forget the other few in order? Maybe shared between Warner Jr and Mitchell from memory.

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

All done for the day

Falafel feast being delivered and Coopers Botanic Ale in moderation

Happy Friday

Felafel only exists as a carrier for beer. These falafels are making me thirsty.

 

[Dan87]

Felafel only exists as a carrier for beer. These falafels are making me thirsty.

You didn't try the one I just had

Work of art

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

Felafels, toasties, potato SCALLOPS. It’s all happening tonight

 

[Jeffers]

I hope Francis can really step up tonight. Will need his intercepting skills

 

[MF]

Horse has got into a bit of a habit of making the same player the sub two weeks in a row. Wicks first two games. Campbell was two in a row, now Fox. Forget the other few in order? Maybe shared between Warner Jr and Mitchell from memory.

I guess it's just all about putting out the best possible team on the park. When it gets beyond 2 weeks its probably no good for the player or the team to go for a 3rd