Unofficial Preview AFLM Round 4 - Freo (5th) vs GWS (13th)

[DragoDelph]

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So I promised Tonga Bob that I'd look after the first preview that didn't have an author. Here I was thinking that I have a few more weeks. Thanks everyone for stepping up. Really.

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So, we all remember what happened last time we played the Giants at home, right? I do. It was a thing of beauty. Our mids with he-who-shall-not-ne-named carving up the Giants through the middle. Our forwards missing simple shots at goal. When hope was still something we all had, as opposed to this feeling of impending doom that exists since that Saints game.

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11 goals. 21 ****ING BEHINDS! Not that GWS were much better, but hoo-boy. At least we are consistent in one thing. But enough of that. Let's get to this week. A Saturday evening game. (Wait... What?) Scheduled for the same time as the Wiggles concert. So I'll have a wonderful surprise, or have missed an atrocity.

Now, to the serious stuff...

TEAMS​

FREO:
We expect Tucker and Pearce to miss, am hopeful on Darcy, think Serong has had to be put down, and are fairly certain that Mundy has had to have a lung transplant. Banfield thought he was playing a preseason match and was good, Acres decided he doesn't like playing at Peel, and have 2 young forwards starting to develop some form at the lower level.
So expect Banfield to come in for Tucker, Hamling for Pearce and Darcy for NOD to make us land of the plodders again.

GWS
From the team that played last week, expect Nick Haynes

26

Nick Haynes

Age

33

Ht

192cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.4

4star

K

11.4

4star

HB

4.9

4star

M

6.2

5star

T

1.6

4star

MG

326.8

4star

D

17.4

4star

K

13.9

5star

HB

3.5

2star

M

8.0

5star

T

1.5

2star

MG

326.8

5star

D

7.8

2star

K

4.4

2star

HB

3.4

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

2.2

4star

to miss, with maybe a Leek Aleer or someone called Fleeton to replace him. Unless they decide to go for more run and bring in Callaghan just to rub it in our faces that we couldn't get him. You know, like Adelaide did with Rachele.

MATCH UPS​

Freo Defence vs GWS Forwards
Our defensive line should have the edge here, as long as they are not trying to repel a billion entries. Where the bulk of the score is to come from is the GWS midfield, Taranto and Coniglio both love a sausage roll. Plus, there's no Toby Greene

4

Toby Greene

Age

32

Ht

182cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

22.7

5star

K

12.5

5star

HB

10.2

5star

M

4.8

5star

T

3.0

5star

G

1.2

4star

D

17.5

4star

K

9.5

4star

HB

8.0

4star

M

4.8

4star

T

1.0

2star

G

2.3

5star

D

26.6

5star

K

12.4

5star

HB

14.2

5star

M

4.8

5star

T

3.6

5star

G

0.0

1star

. What a... Great guy.

GWS Defence vs Freo Forwards
We should, in theory, have an advantage here. GWS are missing perhaps their best defender, and we have a much... A full strength... Some forwards who can kick g... At the goals. Occasionally it goes through the big sticks too! As long we move it in with speed, and lower the eyes, we should be able to score enough.

The Midfield Battle
This is where the game will be one and lost. If you're comparing the midfields of the two teams, the GWS midfield is the Wiggles franchise, and ours is like the culmination of Hi-5 and the Hooley Dooleys. Each are quality, one is much younger, than the other is lot more established and a lot stronger in the contest.

Let's look at this in a bit more detail.

Preuss vs Meek (Darcy) - Probably even-ish. Tips our way if Darcy plays
Brayshaw vs Ash - Ash tagged Touk miller

11

Touk Miller

Age

30

Ht

178cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.7

5star

K

9.5

4star

HB

12.3

5star

M

3.7

4star

T

5.4

5star

CL

4.2

5star

D

22.0

5star

K

11.4

4star

HB

10.6

5star

M

2.9

3star

T

4.8

5star

CL

4.1

5star

D

17.8

5star

K

5.8

3star

HB

12.0

5star

M

3.0

3star

T

3.8

5star

CL

3.0

5star

out of the game last week. So we may have a half-capacity Brayshaw.
Brodie vs Jelly - Hopefully even on the inside. Jelly probably has the edge on the outside
Erasmus vs Cogs - Who would have thought that Both Cogs and Cripps would have had a time machine? Either that, or that's why they were hanging around Fyfe during the off season, our dear ol captain has seemed to have picked up both of their long term issues...

NOD vs Green - The nice green, also, a very good green.
And that's just the beginning. GWS definitley have he edge here, particularly with Serong, Tucker and Fyfe out, Mundy doubtful.

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How will the game go?
Expectation.
The young brigade squeeze it forward through energy and youthful exuberance, and when they don't, the defence just puts a hand out and says "not today." Tabs kicks 5, we win by 23 points.

Reality
We get killed out of the middle, the defence fights hard before caving in. Everyone gets scared and goes back into their shells. It turns into a scrap and we try and win in the last five minutes. Giants by 10 points.

I'm not going into this one with too much expectation, I want to see the process in play, regardless of the result. Play to win, don't play not to lose.

And for those going to the game, and missing out on the REAL entertainment, here's a nice little tune for you to remind you of what you're missing.

IN ADDITION
This game marks the 20th anniversary of the Purple Haze match and foundation, supporting the Starlight Foundation. Get around the cause and the team.

20 years of something special

Read more about how one of our Club’s proudest off-field traditions was born… The Starlight Purple Haze Game.

www.fremantlefc.com.au

There's still some limited edition jumpers available, $50 from the sale goes to starlight

Limited Edition 20 Year Starlight Purple Haze Men's Jumper

teamstore.fremantlefc.com.au

​

 

[Van_Dyke]

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So I promised Tonga Bob that I'd look after the first preview that didn't have an author. Here I was thinking that I have a few more weeks. Thanks everyone for stepping up. Really.

View attachment 1364287
​

So, we all remember what happened last time we played the Giants at home, right? I do. It was a thing of beauty. Our mids with he-who-shall-not-ne-named carving up the Giants through the middle. Our forwards missing simple shots at goal. When hope was still something we all had, as opposed to this feeling of impending doom that exists since that Saints game.

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11 goals. 21 ******* BEHINDS! Not that GWS were much better, but hoo-boy. At least we are consistent in one thing. But enough of that. Let's get to this week. A Saturday evening game. (Wait... What?) Scheduled for the same time as the Wiggles concert. So I'll have a wonderful surprise, or have missed an atrocity.

Now, to the serious stuff...

View attachment 1364296
TEAMS​

FREO:
We expect Tucker and Pearce to miss, am hopeful on Darcy, think Serong has had to be put down, and are fairly certain that Mundy has had to have a lung transplant. Banfield thought he was playing a preseason match and was good, Acres decided he doesn't like playing at Peel, and have 2 young forwards starting to develop some form at the lower level.
So expect Banfield to come in for Tucker, Hamling for Pearce and Darcy for NOD to make us land of the plodders again.

GWS
From the team that played last week, expect Nick Haynes to miss, with maybe a Leek Aleer or someone called Fleeton to replace him. Unless they decide to go for more run and bring in Callaghan just to rub it in our faces that we couldn't get him. You know, like Adelaide did with Rachele.

MATCH UPS​

Freo Defence vs GWS Forwards
Our defensive line should have the edge here, as long as they are not trying to repel a billion entries. Where the bulk of the score is to come from is the GWS midfield, Taranto and Coniglio both love a sausage roll. Plus, there's no Toby Greene. What a... Great guy.

GWS Defence vs Freo Forwards
We should, in theory, have an advantage here. GWS are missing perhaps their best defender, and we have a much... A full strength... Some forwards who can kick g... At the goals. Occasionally it goes through the big sticks too! As long we move it in with speed, and lower the eyes, we should be able to score enough.

The Midfield Battle
This is where the game will be one and lost. If you're comparing the midfields of the two teams, the GWS midfield is the Wiggles franchise, and ours is like the culmination of Hi-5 and the Hooley Dooleys. Each are quality, one is much younger, than the other is lot more established and a lot stronger in the contest.

Let's look at this in a bit more detail.

Preuss vs Meek (Darcy) - Probably even-ish. Tips our way if Darcy plays
Brayshaw vs Ash - Ash tagged Touk miller out of the game last week. So we may have a half-capacity Brayshaw.
Brodie vs Jelly - Hopefully even on the inside. Jelly probably has the edge on the outside
Erasmus vs Cogs - Who would have thought that Both Cogs and Cripps would have had a time machine? Either that, or that's why they were hanging around Fyfe during the off season, our dear ol captain has seemed to have picked up both of their long term issues...

NOD vs Green - The nice green, also, a very good green.
And that's just the beginning. GWS definitley have he edge here, particularly with Serong, Tucker and Fyfe out, Mundy doubtful.

View attachment 1364303
​

How will the game go?
Expectation.
The young brigade squeeze it forward through energy and youthful exuberance, and when they don't, the defence just puts a hand out and says "not today." Tabs kicks 5, we win by 23 points.

Reality
We get killed out of the middle, the defence fights hard before caving in. Everyone gets scared and goes back into their shells. It turns into a scrap and we try and win in the last five minutes. Giants by 10 points.

I'm not going into this one with too much expectation, I want to see the process in play, regardless of the result. Play to win, don't play not to lose.

And for those going to the game, and missing out on the REAL entertainment, here's a nice little tune for you to remind you of what you're missing.

IN ADDITION
This game marks the 20th anniversary of the Purple Haze match and foundation, supporting the Starlight Foundation. Get around the cause and the team.

20 years of something special

Read more about how one of our Club’s proudest off-field traditions was born… The Starlight Purple Haze Game.

www.fremantlefc.com.au

There's still some limited edition jumpers available, $50 from the sale goes to starlight

Limited Edition 20 Year Starlight Purple Haze Men's Jumper

teamstore.fremantlefc.com.au

​

god i didn't need to see those puppets again

 

[mattis117]

Your reality is a description of the Saints game lol

 

[Tonga Bob]

View attachment 1364293​

So I promised Tonga Bob that I'd look after the first preview that didn't have an author. Here I was thinking that I have a few more weeks. Thanks everyone for stepping up. Really.

View attachment 1364287
​

So, we all remember what happened last time we played the Giants at home, right? I do. It was a thing of beauty. Our mids with he-who-shall-not-ne-named carving up the Giants through the middle. Our forwards missing simple shots at goal. When hope was still something we all had, as opposed to this feeling of impending doom that exists since that Saints game.

View attachment 1364294
View attachment 1364291
​

11 goals. 21 ******* BEHINDS! Not that GWS were much better, but hoo-boy. At least we are consistent in one thing. But enough of that. Let's get to this week. A Saturday evening game. (Wait... What?) Scheduled for the same time as the Wiggles concert. So I'll have a wonderful surprise, or have missed an atrocity.

Now, to the serious stuff...

View attachment 1364296
TEAMS​

FREO:
We expect Tucker and Pearce to miss, am hopeful on Darcy, think Serong has had to be put down, and are fairly certain that Mundy has had to have a lung transplant. Banfield thought he was playing a preseason match and was good, Acres decided he doesn't like playing at Peel, and have 2 young forwards starting to develop some form at the lower level.
So expect Banfield to come in for Tucker, Hamling for Pearce and Darcy for NOD to make us land of the plodders again.

GWS
From the team that played last week, expect Nick Haynes to miss, with maybe a Leek Aleer or someone called Fleeton to replace him. Unless they decide to go for more run and bring in Callaghan just to rub it in our faces that we couldn't get him. You know, like Adelaide did with Rachele.

MATCH UPS​

Freo Defence vs GWS Forwards
Our defensive line should have the edge here, as long as they are not trying to repel a billion entries. Where the bulk of the score is to come from is the GWS midfield, Taranto and Coniglio both love a sausage roll. Plus, there's no Toby Greene. What a... Great guy.

GWS Defence vs Freo Forwards
We should, in theory, have an advantage here. GWS are missing perhaps their best defender, and we have a much... A full strength... Some forwards who can kick g... At the goals. Occasionally it goes through the big sticks too! As long we move it in with speed, and lower the eyes, we should be able to score enough.

The Midfield Battle
This is where the game will be one and lost. If you're comparing the midfields of the two teams, the GWS midfield is the Wiggles franchise, and ours is like the culmination of Hi-5 and the Hooley Dooleys. Each are quality, one is much younger, than the other is lot more established and a lot stronger in the contest.

Let's look at this in a bit more detail.

Preuss vs Meek (Darcy) - Probably even-ish. Tips our way if Darcy plays
Brayshaw vs Ash - Ash tagged Touk miller out of the game last week. So we may have a half-capacity Brayshaw.
Brodie vs Jelly - Hopefully even on the inside. Jelly probably has the edge on the outside
Erasmus vs Cogs - Who would have thought that Both Cogs and Cripps would have had a time machine? Either that, or that's why they were hanging around Fyfe during the off season, our dear ol captain has seemed to have picked up both of their long term issues...

NOD vs Green - The nice green, also, a very good green.
And that's just the beginning. GWS definitley have he edge here, particularly with Serong, Tucker and Fyfe out, Mundy doubtful.

View attachment 1364303
​

How will the game go?
Expectation.
The young brigade squeeze it forward through energy and youthful exuberance, and when they don't, the defence just puts a hand out and says "not today." Tabs kicks 5, we win by 23 points.

Reality
We get killed out of the middle, the defence fights hard before caving in. Everyone gets scared and goes back into their shells. It turns into a scrap and we try and win in the last five minutes. Giants by 10 points.

I'm not going into this one with too much expectation, I want to see the process in play, regardless of the result. Play to win, don't play not to lose.

And for those going to the game, and missing out on the REAL entertainment, here's a nice little tune for you to remind you of what you're missing.

IN ADDITION
This game marks the 20th anniversary of the Purple Haze match and foundation, supporting the Starlight Foundation. Get around the cause and the team.

20 years of something special

Read more about how one of our Club’s proudest off-field traditions was born… The Starlight Purple Haze Game.

www.fremantlefc.com.au

There's still some limited edition jumpers available, $50 from the sale goes to starlight

Limited Edition 20 Year Starlight Purple Haze Men's Jumper

teamstore.fremantlefc.com.au

​

You've given great effort here!

 

[DragoDelph]

Your reality is a description of the Saints game lol

Yes. My greatest fear

 

[Deveraux]

Nice work.

All bar matching Noddy up on Green..

 

[DragoDelph]

Nice work.

All bar matching Noddy up on Green..

Would you prefer Taranto? Coz I missed a few giants.

 

[freo84]

Love the invader zim! Great preview!

 

[SiempreFreo]

Love ya work, DragoDelph!

I don't have expectation, I have fear...yet hope. If we can just turn up to play two weeks running (puleeze Freo, pleeeze!) we will be absolutely fine.

 

[poshman]

Great effort - I have no confidence and don't know what to think of their form either. As we are at home we should win but.... who the hell knows.

My expectation is the same is yours - we play to win and to our game plan. Not a repeat of the STK effort.

A win puts us at 3-1 and gives us a shot to be in the eight at the bye. A loss and we are looking at being in the same logjam of teams between 9-12th.

 

[Purple Jesus]

I'm just hoping Switta gets up. He'll be key imo.

 

[CapitalA]

I'm just hoping Switta gets up. He'll be key imo.

He's named on the field, so he should be fit to play.

 

[Piggy Smalls]

I'm just hoping Switta gets up. He'll be key imo.

I’m wondering how much a sore knee is going to impact his explosive lateral movement.

 

[nurries]

I'm just hoping Switta gets up. He'll be key imo.

With Switta's history, I would say he is fine. They wouldn't risk him I would think

 

[stax on the mull]

I see GWS have brought Riccardi back in as a 3rd tall. Last time he played against us was when he kicked 4 at Perth Stadium in 2020 as a perfect foil to Cameron and Himmelberg - but I thought it was Cameron that caused most of the problems back then and we only had Cox, Ryan and Hughes to mark them.

No monster forwards, but all quite mobile. I suppose either Chapman or Ryan picks up one of them this time when they have all 3 (Hogan, Himmelberg, Riccardi) in the forward half. Not sure which players Pearce or Cox go to - and they'll probably switch around. There's no glaring mis-matches. Hogan at his best will find a way to bring the ball to ground and give their crumbers a second look.

B Idun Taylor Cumming
HB Whitfield Stein Perryman
C O'Halloran Ward Ash
HF Taranto Himmelberg Coniglio
F Hill Hogan Pleating
Foll Preuss Kelly Green
Int De Boer Bruhn Keeffe Riccardi
Emer Kennedy Flynn Aleer Wehr

GWS also come in with ruck options in Pruess and Keeffe - so they might send one of those forward - although I think maybe Keeffe will need to cover down back, especially when Darcy takes a tun up forward - and TBTSTG's performance in the ruck will have a big say in how this game goes.

In the games I've seen of GWS I've been impressed by Connor Idun

39

Connor Idun

Age

25

Ht

193cm

Wt

92kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.0

2star

K

5.0

2star

HB

3.0

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.0

4star

MG

74.0

1star

No current season stats available

D

8.0

2star

K

5.0

2star

HB

3.0

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.0

4star

MG

74.0

1star

who seems to have become a very good defender over the last year - quick and strong.

Saturday will be the 6th time in 35 games that GWS have played at Perth - actually forgot that they played their last final here against Geelong in 2021, so there won't be any unfamiliarity with ground, stadium size crowd etc.

If the game is won in the midfield like the coaches say, then GWS have to be favourites, but I can also see our defence holding up, getting speed on the rebound and our forwards being capable of kicking a winning score. Maybe beyond expection one of our youngsters puts in a performance like Brayshaw and Serong have put in over the past year and we might be in with a shot.

Hopeful, but expecting GWS experienced mids of Ward, Kelly, Coniglio, Taranto, De Boer, Whitfield (those 6 average 175 games played) to be the reason they win.