Preview Changes v Geelong - PRELIM FINAL - Friday September 10, 7:50pm AEST, Optus Stadium, Perth - OUT Smith, IN Hibberd

[Bluelegs]

Nah I'm all for it.

Embrace it. We haven't been here much. Anything that keeps building the club's profile, giving the kids something to watch and see too without being able to go to games.

I'm fine with them being there I just can't watch them. If we win it I'll go back and watch them all and really soak it up but until then I won't go near them.

 

[Dogga6]

One thing I've learnt this week reading Geelongs board is Ratugolea's knee is someone we'll have to put a close tag on if he gets off the leash on Lever.

 

[Proper Gander]

All the news stories and interviews following past dees players and getting their thoughts is not helping.

I was sort of freaked out by what a nice, mellow dude Balls Grinter seemed to be

 

[Jamurp]

All the news stories and interviews following past dees players and getting their thoughts is not helping.

This part I’m really struggling with, I love the build up and contributions from past players, but just knowing that hype could be stamped out tomorrow night makes it hard to watch.

That said, if we do win, I’ll bask in every little piece in the lead up to the grand final, would be so exciting.

 

[jhong]

I was sort of freaked out by what a nice, mellow dude Balls Grinter seemed to be

I wish Grinter was out on the ground tomorrow , he was a very good football player .

 

[Proper Gander]

I wish Grinter was out on the ground tomorrow , he was a very good football player .

Yes. Tough as they come. Also turned out more versatile then I originally thought, you can swing him forward in a kind of VdB menace role

 

[Cold Sober]

Good luck DEES, bring it home.

 

[Crimson Azure]

Hunt fractured finger according to Ch7
emilybrown

Daniel Chick says hi.

 

[jhong]

From the clubs web site ....

Injury List - updated Tuesday 31 August

Player	Injury	Estimated return
Jayden Hunt	Ankle	2-3 weeks
Marty Hore	Knee	Season
Aaron Nietschke	Knee	Season
Adam Tomlinson	Knee	Season

Can't see how Hunt is any chance anyway .

 

[schmuttt]

I loved all the media the club has been doing with the past players etc

I’m incredibly nervous but * it, imagine the euphoria if we win! At least the season would be alive for two more weeks whilst we bask in pre-GF fellatio from the media.

 

[Toump Ass]

Nerves? * no. I'm feeling ******* unreal. I can't wait to beat up some old campaigners.

 

[Bangkok Knights]

Not happy with all these past players getting involved like we've already won it.. Get involved after we win the flag by all means ..not now!
Remember that Big Freeze fiasco with Goodwin before the Collingwood game atSCG? Collingwood pantsed us. The only decent game they played in 2021. Forget nostalgia and PC .
Just shut up and get the job done tomorrow.
Imagine the 14 day media circus that awaits us if we're in the dance.

 

[dylan93]

Guess it's Hibbo in for Smith, and that's probably it.

Bowey/Sparrow would be stiff if we brought Hunt in.

Maybe just focus on getting the win, and if we cop any injuries then worry about that next game.

 

[AmericanAFL]

One thing I've learnt this week reading Geelongs board is Ratugolea's knee is someone we'll have to put a close tag on if he gets off the leash on Lever.

He’s sharpening it like a blade I hear.

 

[AmericanAFL]

I read something today that indicates the older players have been very involved with the playing group all season.

 

[rhaz]

Possible rain tomorrow night. Helps our grinding game, I guess.

 

[BG32]

Light rain, a greasy pill would 100% play to us

 

[Grimesy87]

From the clubs web site ....

Injury List - updated Tuesday 31 August

Player	Injury	Estimated return
Jayden Hunt	Ankle	2-3 weeks
Marty Hore	Knee	Season
Aaron Nietschke	Knee	Season
Adam Tomlinson	Knee	Season

Can't see how Hunt is any chance anyway .

A lot can change in 10 days since that update.

 

[AmericanAFL]

I think they’ve been actively putting disinformation out about Hunt.

 

[jhong]

A lot can change in 10 days since that update.

I agree , i just can't find a more recent update on the MFC site .

 

[Clubs are trumps]

Ill be at the ground tomorrow cheering on your mob. Put some money on the Dees so i can properly get into it. Talking among others it seems like the crowd here will be more on Melbourne's side than Geelongs.

Good luck, should be a cracking game!

 

[jameses]

Please win. I’m probably as nervous as you guys. Realistically though, you guys are a 4 goal better team. Play at your best and you will win comfortably.

 

[Proper Gander]

Ill be at the ground tomorrow cheering on your mob. Put some money on the Dees so i can properly get into it. Talking among others it seems like the crowd here will be more on Melbourne's side than Geelongs.

Good luck, should be a cracking game!

Please have beer and yell “ball” hysterically for me.

 

[schmuttt]

Ill be at the ground tomorrow cheering on your mob. Put some money on the Dees so i can properly get into it. Talking among others it seems like the crowd here will be more on Melbourne's side than Geelongs.

Good luck, should be a cracking game!

Please give us that famous BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO every time Geelong get a bullshit umpiring decision.

 

[Proper Gander]

Hey. What happens once the team that wins tomorrow has been in WA for more than 2 weeks? Do they get some relaxation from strict quarantine or do they have to retain the bubble lifestyle?