He's had a pretty major role in getting us to 5th, so I'd say you'd be right
Preview Adelaide vs Fremantle - Saturday 27 May
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He's had a pretty major role in getting us to 5th, so I'd say you'd be right
Griffin in the ruck is fine.. he'll battle hard and split the contest. Up forward he's slow. Got faith in him. Tucker will be a good addition. If it rains could we see Tabs left behind and play for Peel just to keep match fitness/confidence? He was frustrated and disappointed all game last Sunday..
If anyone is going to the game , stadium management is advising fans to arrive 20 minutes early as they are bolstering security measures.
Also good luck for the game! You guys have stepped up massively since round 2
Also good luck for the game! You guys have stepped up massively since round 2
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Personally I reckon we'll lose this by 6-8 goals but there's just some optimism building slowly. I think the only chance we have of winning is dominating the midfield battle and a bag from either Kersten/Tabs/CMac with mids chipping in a few goals. If we can close down their forward precision entries that'll go a long way to help too. Interesting to see how Hamling goes on Tex as well. Both in good form.
I wouldn't leave out Tabs on Sat. You can't base it on last week, it won't be that wet.
He did one thing well on Sun which was compete and bring the ball down, so the small can hit the ball. At least two goal came from Tab getting the ball to the ground for our smalls. It was not a day for big men.
You have to like the team rewarding (fairly and on talent) nearly all our indigenous boys in this game, you never know it may give the team a spark.
Resting Sandi, sorry I mean taking care of the hammi for one week is also a really good idea. Will still enjoy this game even if the result is not what I want.
Resting Sandi, sorry I mean taking care of the hammi for one week is also a really good idea. Will still enjoy this game even if the result is not what I want.
If anyone is going to the game , stadium management is advising fans to arrive 20 minutes early as they are bolstering security measures.
Oh no, the AFL have over reacted to Freo being in town, something about Midland Handshakes.
They take Pav's words very seriously in Adelaide.
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yep. had the same thought after they were using griffin in the indig jumper promo earlier in the week which at the time raised the eyebrows til i saw sandi "injured"
#fakeinjury #actuallyresting
Would not surprise now if Sandi does not play until rd 14. I am of the belief that unless there are recovery issues, you keep playing. Why is MJ not getting rested?
Coaches do not say "he needs a rest". The medico's etc will come up with a recommendation, and that gets accepted or not. A player like Ballantyne will say all the right noises, others might be a bit less optimistic. In my opinion, Ballas will now be 6 weeks out of Freo. Bennell, for example, well if he plays a quarter for Peel reserves and sits out, I think most of us would be happy with that (apart from Peel reserves and supporters).
It is never a choice to get injured, or re-injure. It is an unfortunate circumstance. Pressure is huge, and enthusiasm can be greater.
I believe if he had no niggles, he would be playing this game, a short(er) travel....
Coaches do not say "he needs a rest". The medico's etc will come up with a recommendation, and that gets accepted or not. A player like Ballantyne will say all the right noises, others might be a bit less optimistic. In my opinion, Ballas will now be 6 weeks out of Freo. Bennell, for example, well if he plays a quarter for Peel reserves and sits out, I think most of us would be happy with that (apart from Peel reserves and supporters).
It is never a choice to get injured, or re-injure. It is an unfortunate circumstance. Pressure is huge, and enthusiasm can be greater.
I believe if he had no niggles, he would be playing this game, a short(er) travel....
Looking forward to seeing this whenever the Crows play
Adelaide forecast is for showers developing during the afternoon & evening,4-10mm of rainfall....The wet weather should even things up imo...I can feel a massive upset coming!
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I feel we'll win. Just feel it. Good to see the indigenous boys getting a shot. Btw is there any frame for how much longer A.Pearce is out for?
We need to gradually build into form - it's too early to over egg it this early in the season. If we were to beat Adelaide as well, the hype would crank up and it gets harder to gradually build into form.
Therefore, it's probably not a bad one to drop really, whilst experimenting with things.
If it takes Fyfe and McCarthy until late in the season to hit peak form, all well and good.
In the meantime we have to stay in the mix and within shooting distance of a finals tilt.
I don't think RTB will mind if we drop this game whilst not embarrassing ourselves.
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Therefore, it's probably not a bad one to drop really, whilst experimenting with things.
If it takes Fyfe and McCarthy until late in the season to hit peak form, all well and good.
In the meantime we have to stay in the mix and within shooting distance of a finals tilt.
I don't think RTB will mind if we drop this game whilst not embarrassing ourselves.
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Theoretically I agree and I like your optimism but the way we performed against Carlton when it was wet makes me even more worried.
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Peel have a bye because of the State game in Victoria
It's good to see sandilands rested due to a injury or not he is Fremantles most important player due to his dominance in the ruck. We get a fresh sandilands and it gives us a higher chance of making the finals
Please don't rain!!! I'm heading over to Adelaide this afternoon to go to the game.
I don't know what to expect of it. I tipped us, but I'm not confident. I just hope it's a good close game. It'd be nice for Fyfey to get his mojo back too now that my buddy's not playing.
I don't know what to expect of it. I tipped us, but I'm not confident. I just hope it's a good close game. It'd be nice for Fyfey to get his mojo back too now that my buddy's not playing.
Some pretty strange selections by Adelaide. They are going in very tall and slow given the likely wet conditions. If the forwards get silver service they'll be laughing but if our midfield can win the clearances and apply decent pressure we could cause an upset. After Sandi was an out I thought we were going to get thumped but now not so sure. Still going to be very tough to win.
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