Game Day Fremantle vs Sydney on a Friday night in Perth

[Tonga Bob]

First vs sixth.

Bit of rain on the way.

Switta back, Swaggy out.

Pat Freaking Voss.

Who gets it done and why (hint: not me - I'm going to a gig tonight)?

Here's a previous game between the teams to get you in the mood.

 

[DragoDelph]

Guys, play nice tonight. Bobs out, I'm new (and out).

Self-moderate or whoever is left will need to start handing out bricks.

 

[DragoDelph]

Also, had this down as a loss to start the season.

Think we're a real chance though. As long as there's no repeats of the week-that-shall-not-be-named I think there's nothing but positives to come out f this game, win or lose.

 

[Purpletown]

With Darcy out it seems like Jackson will be the number 1 ruckman? To play on Grundy is a big ask.

Not sure I like that idea too much as Jacko looks to be well below his best currently, looks a bit tired for mine with no spring in his step.

Treacy to be second ruck is OK provided it's only for a limited time each quarter. We need his physical presence in the forward line.

Hopefully we will be switched on from the start again tonight.

 

[freodog]

Gee McPharlin must be kicking himself asking for a trade. He would have played every game if he was still here.

Oh well, glad Draper has got an opportunity.

 

[DragoDelph]

Gee McPharlin must be kicking himself asking for a trade. He would have played every game if he was still here.

Oh well, glad Draper has got an opportunity.

Do... You mean Hamling?

 

[Tonga Bob]

Gee McPharlin must be kicking himself asking for a trade. He would have played every game if he was still here.

Oh well, glad Draper has got an opportunity.

Do... You mean Hamling?

 

[DragoDelph]

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He wishes

 

[Taylor]

I hope Voss is a physical presence early resulting in spooked Sydney defenders rushing the kicks.

 

[FreoGirl]

I hope Voss is a physical presence early resulting in spooked Sydney defenders rushing the kicks.

I'm excited about Voss

 

[SandiHill]

I'm no weather expert, but there doesn't appear to be any rain on the radar heading directly for Perth?! I work in the city and it's blue skies.

Looking for a solid competitive effort that we've seen 7/8 times this year. Our mids have been consistent this year so if we continue that then we give ourselves a chance

 

[DragoDelph]

Also, in light of today’s news, and how close a lot of the players were with him.

Can we cut some slack if they are off/flat tonight?

Some things bigger than the game.

 

[Spirit Level]

I see no rain in the sky and it all seems to be coming from the north and sliding west on the radar.

Sunshine is the theme of the day, black arm bands are mandatory tonight.

 

[poshman]

What a day, WHAT A DAY!!

Kissed the wife, played with the little one's and a huge day of work ahead. Got some fertiliser on the lawns and garden beds waiting for the rain. Autumn in Perth is a gift from the gods. Life is beautiful and our team is on the rise! A home game against the top team and we shouldn't be favourites, but we shouldn't be surprised if we win either!

I think we are looking at up to a 19 point loss or 28 point win. Huge spread there, but the dynamic of the game is such that i can make an argument for both. And what ride it is! Some young guns emerging, future champions of the game, we are young and hungry... and talented. Can't wait to enjoy the ride!

LFG!!!!

 

[poshman]

Oh gosh.. how sad. I hope they pay tribute in a big way.

 

[freodog]

Do... You mean Hamling?

Haha yep. Damn autocorrect

 

[RazzleDazzler]

Think we will get flogged without Darcy and the rain coming. But after this mornings news I wont be too upset. Sometimes it hard to remember that this is just a game. This is just a reminder to not get to caught up in it especially when we dish up poor performances.

 

[Vintage]

I'm no weather expert, but there doesn't appear to be any rain on the radar heading directly for Perth?! I work in the city and it's blue skies.

Looking for a solid competitive effort that we've seen 7/8 times this year. Our mids have been consistent this year so if we continue that then we give ourselves a chance

Fingers crossed on both accounts. I’m not sure the rain radar is a good predictor 8-10 hours out though, and blue sky definitely isn’t, still at most it will only be a couple of mm.

 

[MadEyeEmmy]

Find myself no longer caring about this game. Hope all our players are doing ok.

 

[Van_Dyke]

Find myself no longer caring about this game. Hope all our players are doing ok.

going to be so hard for them, especially the guys who played with him. by my count we've got 7 out there tonight who played with him (AP, Ryan, Brayshaw, Switta, Fyfe, Sonny, Banners) and then 4 more who were at the club with him (Young, Freddy, Serong, Aish). I can't even imagine what's going through their head right now

 

[Taylor]

There could be a lot of mentally distracted and emotionally exhausted guys playing for us.

 

[mattis117]

I'm no weather expert, but there doesn't appear to be any rain on the radar heading directly for Perth?! I work in the city and it's blue skies.

Looking for a solid competitive effort that we've seen 7/8 times this year. Our mids have been consistent this year so if we continue that then we give ourselves a chance

It's patchy storms. There may be short heavy rain or nothing at all. RNG of the weather gods.

 

[noise36]

I'm no weather expert, but there doesn't appear to be any rain on the radar heading directly for Perth?! I work in the city and it's blue skies.

Probably be clear all day then get a thunderstorm as the game starts, its the dockery way!

 

[DragoDelph]

Probably be clear all day then get a thunderstorm as the game starts, its the dockery way!

Would be fitting, honestly.

 

[Fat Nyfe]

Gonna be a mentally and emotionally tough night for a lot of guys out there with this news...