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[fargy]

Well this thread is interesting. And by interesting I mean wtf.

 

[immortalmike]

From all reports Collins was playing terrific footy up until last round, hes hardly miles off it like people are making out.

We'll see this weekend but he was being smashed at the contest by Membrey. Yeah ******* Membrey!

 

[Bodicifer]

We'll see this weekend but he was being smashed at the contest by Membrey. Yeah ******* Membrey!

Who is Membrey? This concerns me

 

[Ozil]

Who is Membrey? This concerns me

If I remember correctly, St Kilda fans have said he's the better version of Jake Stringer.

They're pretty objective about where their talent is at, so there's that.

 

[immortalmike]

Who is Membrey? This concerns me

Former Swan who was traded in his draft year (iirc) and is now a Saint. Is about 188cms too.

 

[MaddAdam]

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Now please go fornicate alone and in the wilderness.

A wolfjazz?

 

[MaddAdam]

Anyway, one more sleep.

Let's hope the game is not ruined by shithouse umpires.

 

[Dogs 13]

But we don't have anyone tall enough to match all of Brown, Waite and Petrie. These guys are permanent forwards so I think we need the extra tall.

Last year we went in with Hamling, Morris, Wood and Cordy (1 disposal) as our "tall" backs. Didn't seem to worry us.

We'll have around 9 different players from the last time we played them, that's a huge turnover.

 

[cosmicr]

We'll have around 9 different players from the last time we played them, that's a huge turnover.

Interesting. I wonder how many different do they have?

 

[BRWB]

Interesting. I wonder how many different do they have?

Not many - old folk don't like change.

So Collins for Suckling anyone else?

 

[Bodicifer]

Not many - old folk don't like change.

So Collins for Suckling anyone else?

I'd go Hamling for Suckling?

 

[immortalmike]

I don't think we're hard done by. In fact, I'm very pleased with where we are on and off field.

I'm genuinely interested as to how some fans seem utterly unaware of the reality though.

I'm genuinely interested in why you don't stick to the North board then. Reality and that place said their goodbyes eons ago.
This place is far more realistic than most team boards and I suspect you know it and just enjoy acting like an arrogant dick. Now since we both know what you are kindly stick to the topic.

 

[immortalmike]

I'd go Hamling for Suckling?

Needs to be someone with a bigger body. I'd bite the bullet on Fletch but he's been pretty terrible most of the year finally getting into some form last weekend.
I think Bev and his big balls will probably debut Collins.

 

[Dogs 13]

Interesting. I wonder how many different do they have?

North don't make many changes, they just shuffle the same 2 or 3 players in and out. I think maybe 4 different to last year. Out from last year Bastinac, Hansen, Nahas and Garner depending on selection. Last week's team they had Wells, McDonald, Thomas and Turner different from the side we played last year.

 

[Super Hans]

Do teams not realise we're the best contested ball side in the comp? Ever oppo thread I read always just think we're pace and that's it.

Expecting big games from Dahl, Wallis and Stevens. Also really keen to see Libba off half back if the talk is true.

We dominated the midfield last time (I think Ziebell and Cunnington had season low disposals). Let's do that again.

 

[immortalmike]

Do teams not realise we're the best contested ball side in the comp? Ever oppo thread I read always just think we're pace and that's it.

Expecting big games from Dahl, Wallis and Stevens. Also really keen to see Libba off half back if the talk is true.

We dominated the midfield last time (I think Ziebell and Cunnington had season low disposals). Let's do that again.

I keep hearing we're an attacking side. Truth is we're a contested side that is pretty even when it comes to attack and defense.
That's why we tend to lose when a team scores 90+ against us. It means something didn't go to plan and the other team got us to play on their terms.

 

[JEDi 44]

Well said. Norf supporters carry the biggest chip on their shoulders out of any other club...by the length of this chicks' chip!

show us yer chips luv!

 

[LittleG]

Do teams not realise we're the best contested ball side in the comp? Ever oppo thread I read always just think we're pace and that's it.

Expecting big games from Dahl, Wallis and Stevens. Also really keen to see Libba off half back if the talk is true.

We dominated the midfield last time (I think Ziebell and Cunnington had season low disposals). Let's do that again.

People don't watch us and dismiss us based on the Adelaide final last year. It was a high scoring affair where we got unlucky at the end. They see the Murphy, Stringer, JJ highlights and think that's all we got!
Whether we win or not, the Crows fans will say that they will smash us next week, having only watched that game last year....
Until a supporter watches us demolish their midfield, they won't rate us. Even then, I am expecting excuses.

 

[Doggies7]

CONFIRMED CHANGES

In : Roberts
Out : Suckling

Roos unchanged

Emg : TBA

 

[fargy]

Roberts in for Suckling, Roos unchanged.

From Staphy Stevo.

 

[Super Hans]

People don't watch us and dismiss us based on the Adelaide final last year. It was a high scoring affair where we got unlucky at the end. They see the Murphy, Stringer, JJ highlights and think that's all we got!
Whether we win or not, the Crows fans will say that they will smash us next week, having only watched that game last year....
Until a support watches us demolish their midfield, they won't rate us. Even then, I am expecting excuses.

...God I hope we beat Adelaide next week. Adelaide and Roos back to back, two teams I can't stand. In reality if we can win one of those it's probably a good result.

 

[Turtle3]

Stevo running with Roberts for Suckers

 

[immortalmike]

Excellent change. Gives the backline a bit of size and skill.

 

[fargy]

Honey, Collins, Redpath emergencies.

 

[compact72]

NORTH MELBOURNE
IN
No Change
WESTERN BULLDOGS
IN
Fletcher Roberts
OUT
Matthew Suckling