Preview Changes and prematch discussion vs Carlton

[Nylex]

People are off their meds if they think LDU is coming in this week off the back of one 12 a side scratch match for the calendar year.

Totally agree. Would be happy not to see LDU play at all this season if it means he can put any O.P issues behind him. We can't afford to stuff this bloke up

 

[Marstermind]

Just as crazy as Zeebs coming back after a “2 week” hammy with no scratch match

I prefer Cunnington going through a pre-game fitness test for a crook back, barely being able to move during, picking him anyway, failing to get through the game and then missing the next few weeks as an example of pure boneheaded selection insanity.

 

[BTRAIN2]

We normally match up incredibly well against Carlton because we have been able to beat them up around the ball with bigger bodies and stop their run with numbers. Harder this time without Cunnington and Ziebell but we aren't without a hope. Can see Goldstein having a field day, if Simpkin is fit and plays well along with Higgins we are definitely in the game. Immediate history is without doubt a factor. If we kick a few early on which we've barely done all year I think we'll get up.
We'll be fuming about last week and I'd expect we come out as such. If not then just pack it up

 

[giantroo]

Early prognosis

It's pure carnage at Arden St, with no club suffering more on the injury front. Coach Rhyce Shaw said Ziebell reinjuring the hamstring that kept him out for the previous fortnight was "bad luck" rather than mismanagement. Zurhaar was a late withdrawal from Saturday night's game but should be right to return, while Anderson will be close as well. Hayden's status will be guided by how he fares in the concussion protocols after coming off second-best in a collision with Tiger Tom Lynch. Simpkin played out the match after in-game treatment. The likes of Nick Larkey, Luke Davies-Uniacke and Kayne Turner are increasing their output post-injury in scratch games. - Marc McGowan

 

[LB2Snake]

We normally match up incredibly well against Carlton because we have been able to beat them up around the ball with bigger bodies and stop their run with numbers. Harder this time without Cunnington and Ziebell but we aren't without a hope. Can see Goldstein having a field day, if Simpkin is fit and plays well along with Higgins we are definitely in the game. Immediate history is without doubt a factor. If we kick a few early on which we've barely done all year I think we'll get up.
We'll be fuming about last week and I'd expect we come out as such. If not then just pack it up

Wasn't there a rumour Cunners might actually play this week?

 

[Friday Night Lights]

I feel like we need to rediscover the intensity we were playing with in the second half of last year. We can’t immediately fix our skill level but we can definitely dial up the heat.

We’re falling behind in games too easily, I think we’ve only led at quarter time once. It seems like we’re just going through the motions a bit early and then playing catch up all day. We need to start hunting teams again.

 

[New_Roo]

Wasn't there a rumour Cunners might actually play this week?

A TBC at this stage so while I like the rumour not sure anyone has come from there before.... more confident with Anderson sympkin zurhaar and then a little less conf but still possible daw larkey LDU turner


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[Only Forwards]

Damn, that's a shame. Terrible year for player development.

The loss of the VFL IMO is as big of a loss as moving to the hub or the loss of line coaches.

 

[giantroo]

 

[giantroo]

 

[Marstermind]

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Early prognosis

It's pure carnage at Arden St, with no club suffering more on the injury front. Coach Rhyce Shaw said Ziebell reinjuring the hamstring that kept him out for the previous fortnight was "bad luck" rather than mismanagement. Zurhaar was a late withdrawal from Saturday night's game but should be right to return, while Anderson will be close as well. Hayden's status will be guided by how he fares in the concussion protocols after coming off second-best in a collision with Tiger Tom Lynch. Simpkin played out the match after in-game treatment. The likes of Nick Larkey, Luke Davies-Uniacke and Kayne Turner are increasing their output post-injury in scratch games. - Marc McGowan

Why bother with putting that list out? According to that we could have everyone to pick from except Garner OR have up to 14 unavailable for selection.

 

[DrZaius]

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Early prognosis

It's pure carnage at Arden St, with no club suffering more on the injury front. Coach Rhyce Shaw said Ziebell reinjuring the hamstring that kept him out for the previous fortnight was "bad luck" rather than mismanagement. Zurhaar was a late withdrawal from Saturday night's game but should be right to return, while Anderson will be close as well. Hayden's status will be guided by how he fares in the concussion protocols after coming off second-best in a collision with Tiger Tom Lynch. Simpkin played out the match after in-game treatment. The likes of Nick Larkey, Luke Davies-Uniacke and Kayne Turner are increasing their output post-injury in scratch games. - Marc McGowan

So that's 8 best 22 on that list missing from our team. Make it 11 if you include Maj, Larkey & LDU...

EDIT: 12 actually, totally forgot about KT.

 

[LuvtheKangas]

Why bother with putting that list out? According to that we could have everyone to pick from except Garner OR have up to 14 unavailable for selection.

Perhaps it's been published because it accurately represents the current situation?

And if it wasn't published, there would be a chorus of howls from posters here, bemoaning the fact that the club never provides us with injuries information.

 

[muttley45]

What exactly has been diagnosed for Tarryn ? TBC could mean anything, when does Brady do the injury update video ?

 

[Marstermind]

Perhaps it's been published because it accurately represents the current situation?

And if it wasn't published, there would be a chorus of howls from posters here, bemoaning the fact that the club never provides us with injuries information.

1 injured and 13 "dunnos"?

 

[WayneShimmiesTheBush]

I am not even going to try and predict what the player changes are going to be this week. And I don't care who wears our jumper this week. The one absolutely non-negotiable change this week, better be the letter L changing to the letter W in the win loss column.

It didn't take long for some Carlton numpties to come out of the woodworks proclaiming top eight and finals after their win against the dogs. Thanks to Robbie Gray they were stopped in their tracks a bit, but if we win this week, they will be looking to hide back in those holes they jumped out of two weeks ago. For me, it's always good to see Carlton wallowing and struggling. Those old enough will understand why. Lets hope we continue that misery.

 

[New_Roo]

Can't see TBCs coming back but all others are possible


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[LuvtheKangas]

1 injured and 13 "dunnos"?

Sort of. But I interpret "Test" as almost over the injury and available for selection subject to a final assessment. TBC usually means the number of weeks missing has not yet been determined, but the player won't be available this week.

But of course, you knew all that.

 

[Twinkletoes]

What exactly has been diagnosed for Tarryn ? TBC could mean anything, when does Brady do the injury update video ?

It’s likely a “we’ll wait and see how he goes on it once the moon boot’s off, when we’ll know more.”

 

[New_Roo]

It’s likely a “we’ll wait and see how he goes on it once the moon boot’s off, when we’ll know more.”

But they will have had scans on it so would know if there was any fracture, strain or ligament damage


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[LuvtheKangas]

But they will have had scans on it so would know if there was any fracture, strain or ligament damage


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Agree, so TBC means they have identified one of these, because surely he would be "test" if the scans came back clear.

 

[brettman135]

What exactly has been diagnosed for Tarryn ? TBC could mean anything, when does Brady do the injury update video ?

Heath tweeted this a few days ago when asked about TT.

 

[giantroo]

 

[Flawed Genius]

We all know

Out: Ziebell
In: Cunnington

Zurhaar's ankle will fall off on Thursday morning, Turner will get named and his foot will explode in the pregame warm up, and LDU and Larkey will play another scratch match

Cunnington will play about six minutes before his back gives away and we have to play him in the goalsquare

 

[winalotroos]

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Now that’s some good news, god know we need it