Big Bad Barry X 2

[SM]

Looks like we'll be seeing him up against the Bloodes twice next year.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/86146/default.aspx

 

[RUNVS]

I used to like playing the Western Bulldogs twice each year but now that they have learnt how to play good football it isn't nearly as fun.

 

[grimlock]

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[RUNVS]

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Wouldn't Craig Bolton be the more likely matchup?

 

[grimlock]

Wouldn't Craig Bolton be the more likely matchup?

Our insurers won't allow it.

 

[RobbieK]

I think our defense will have him well covered. Hopefully we niggle him into repeated mistakes. No one knows his weak points like the Swans, you would think.

 

[kira]

probability suggests he'll be suspended for at least one of the two

 

[balldman]

Knew this was coming.Given our Trade week the scenario of either a Round 1 meeting with the Pies or Dogs was almost a given.Just makes good business sense.Maximise both TV ratings & Stadium dollars & even though we regularly play both these two teams twice un a normal season I would also think unless there is already an agreement in place with the Dogs & the AFL they'll be looking for a new opponent for the Manuka game as well for the next few years.
So you can pretty much guarantee 2 of the ANZ games will be v the Pies & the Dogs,maybe at the expense of the Eagles.Not sure who the 3rd would be but I would think it being another Vic based team unlikely so maybe Brisbane,with Fev in a new team ,being a drawcard.

 

[Tedeski]

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Bazza will be missing due to suspension in the second game!

 

[Tedeski]

probability suggests he'll be suspended for at least one of the two

Sorry Kira!
Didn't read your post first!

 

[Dangas]

...now it all depends where, in Melbourne, not in ACT like last few years, and of coarse SCG

 

[SM]

Yeah used to enjoy playing the Dogs when they were our bunny, but now they know how to play...

We always have one standout goal-kicker against them though at Manuka, Macca with 6 in 08 and then Hall with 6 in 09, so hopefully that trend continues at a Melbourne based venue.

(White with 10 would be nice )

 

[Dry Rot]

IIRC we have still sold our home game at Manuka Oval to you guys, so my best guess it will be played there and SCG. Doubt they'd put a home home v Dogs at Homebush unless they're really confident that the Hall factor will put bums on seats.