I think you're getting too carried away with the hysteria. The reality is Christiansen said there was no case to answer. He just needs to be careful about making one single movement in the marking contest so he doesn't give away a free.
Wierd logic. Toby has never actually kicked anyone. He will continue to protect his space in the marking contest within the rules, I assure you.
I get what you're saying. Collingwood supporters dont have to like it though. The crowd might influence 50-50's a bit, but you can bet this has been discussed with them already.
No he did not.
Game day and the nerves are starting to kick in. I will be at the G, partly because if I watch big games on TV I keep wanting to smash things. Also the experience if a final at the G in front of a big crowd of course,even if they are mostly Magpie supporters.
I give us a chance today, but it 's no certainty. A couple of points:-
1. Much is made of our record at the G, but bear in mind we rarely play there. One game in 2016 and 2017 and two this year. One final last year which we lost to the Tigers.
Oddly we've played 4 of 6 finals in NSW and won 3, including two away games against the Swans. Our record is two from two losses interstate. We're definitely due to change that.
I cant see the MCG winning the game for the Magpies though, but their team could.
2. Keefe will play on Cox, there's no other reason I can imagine for bringing him in to replace Perryman, who us unlucky and had a good game last week.
3. With William's back and Whitfield back to the wing we can cover Kelly's loss better than we could earlier in the season. He's been playing wing this year as we've needed outside run.
Tomlinson can provide the run on the other wing but we might choose to use him to try and cover Grundy around the ground. Lobb will ruck but it makes sense to me for us to use him as an attacking weapon around the ground.
In that case maybe Deledio on the wing instead of the high half forward role he's played mostly this year.
4. The game will be won or lost in the fight for the ball, as most games are. The Magpies mids in particular seek the contest and relish it. We'll need to be at our best around the clearances and in general play. Our mids are good enough, but have to bring it today.
5. Toby will again be controversial, and will enjoy it. I get he'll need to be careful, if he uses his feet it has to be in a single movement with the marking attempt. We will not be sending him out there in a final with his hands tied behind his back though. We will try and isolate him one out in the forward 50 as much as possible, and let him do his thing.
With hope and prejudice I believe we will win by 4 goals.
My guess is Mihocek.
always good to plan your septembers being a saints supporter and all
Negative 3000
On talent that will be out there, yes GWS should win it.
