Preview Geelong v Essendon - Country game @ MCG Sunday May 4 320 pm

[Mad_Hatter]

For the first time in a long time losing Selwood and gaining Parfitt isn't a massive problem.

 

[The Casey Cat]

Always knew Parfitt was coming in for someone. Not sure I like Constable omission much now. Jnr going to have to play more of this game in the centre and at clearances.

 

[Baby Duck]

How long since Joel missed a game from injury or soreness? Suspension yes, but I can't recall him being injured for ages.

That syndesmosis issue in 2017 if I recall correctly

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[Baudolino]

That syndesmosis issue in 2017 if I recall correctly

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He missed that draw with GWS when Hawkins kicked a point after the siren.

 

[Seeds]

I don't think we had the best defence last year. I think we had a good defence, but one that was greatly assisted by our highly defensive and risk-averse game plan.

True. But we still have a highly defensive risk averse game plan.

 

[Nickoo]

Oh no!!! I have a very bad feeling about this!

Morphing into DQ mode

Me to. Dees having a win against dawks adds to disturbance.

Come on Cats.


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[Seeds]

So weird. Parfitt left out cause of injury?
Now not injured?
Hope he doesn't do his quad.

Only conclusion is parfit is now playing a game despite still being injured or he was dropped. Either way it's pretty poor.

 

[Nickoo]

Joel's onfield leadership will be missed. He gets teammates organised when some of them start getting a bit scatty. I particular noticed this last week. Maybe its more so with the restrictions on runners. Young pace is good but it needs direction.

Even more reason for the other leaders to take it on.


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[Chinacats]

What a meaningless comment. Noone else played those crap sides?

You can put any spin on it you want, we still had the best defense last year and this year we are shaping up that way again.

Points conceded away from home not meaningless as finals not played in Geelong.

 

[Nickoo]

Obviously sucks to lose Joel before a big match at the MCG, but I am curious now as to who will lead the team out tomorrow & be at the coin toss - Blicavs or Dangerfield?

Danger


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[cynical]

Parfitt seems to be rushed back in.

Would prefer to keep Constable in and give Parfitt another week.

 

[Matrix10]

Hey guys, I come in peace, can tell you James Parsons will be a late in

 

[cats_09]

Hey guys, I come in peace, can tell you James Parsons will be a late in

And who will be the late out?

 

[Nickoo]

Hey guys, I come in peace, can tell you James Parsons will be a late in

Well you are disingenuous then. Come in peace with that info.


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[Gazza308]

We will be fine, even without selwood. Good opportunity for others to shoulder the load. Parfitt must be fine, They are so conservative with the players no way would they play him if they didn’t think he’s 100 %

Karn the Catters

 

[Chinacats]

MC obviously worried about bombers speed. Two pacey players come in and two slowest midfielders go out. I don’t mind it actually. In this particular game we are strengthened. Selwood probably not A grader anymore. I’m excited by our speed now! Go cats!

 

[Matrix10]

Well you are disingenuous then. Come in peace with that info.


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I came to tell you as he is a family friend , so yes. I come in peace

 

[Le Archie]

I came to tell you as he is a family friend , so yes. I come in peace

I also come in peace but have heard Kelly is the late out.

 

[STPer18]

Also coming in peace - Dangerfield out for Kingsley.

 

[Mad_Hatter]

Also come in peace, no Cat player will run out on Sunday.

 

[iameviljez]

Can Parfitt really step up and have a true break out game?

He's had a few very good ones IMO. StKilda last year was our best but in an easy win, was our best midfielder against the tide in the GWS game this year.

Anyway, I am not sure if they'll play him as much through the middle given the injury concerns.

 

[iameviljez]

Also coming in peace - Dangerfield out for Kingsley.

Kingsley at least had some good games. Try Jesse Stringer, will you?

 

[cats_09]

Kingsley at least had some good games. Try Jesse Stringer, will you?

George Burbury?

 

[Nickoo]

I came to tell you as he is a family friend , so yes. I come in peace

My sincere apologies. Thank you for passing on.


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[Spearman]

TBH I think it is sign of good leadership for Selwood to be taken out. He could have said, "I'm good to go". Instead he showed the squad how to put the team first.
The others will have to learn how to pick up the slack. And I don't mean Dangerfield. I will be very disappointed if he tries to do it all by himself. The guys have shown a bit so far this year. Let this be a development tool. I'm confident they will be put in the effort.