Preview Giants v Sydney Swans - Sunday 1:10PM
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LukeParkerno1
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I would rather that player find form in the reserves first that’s what they are they’re for
LukeParkerno1
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Highly generous. Looked like he needs at least another couple of pre season games which isn’t unexpected coming off injury. I’m not saying he’s not best 22, in fact he’s in the best 10-12 players we have. However he’s nowhere near match fit and that’s an issue especially when we are playing Brisbane first up.
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You do know the purpose of yesterday was to get players match fit?
LukeParkerno1
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Of course but there is “fit” and there is “match fit” two different things
Agreed. Warner has to get a run of games from round 1. And those games must be in the centre.
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Mcdonald had as good a first game as an 18 year old key forward could have had. Easily could have finished with 3 goals. The club would have been over the moon after that game
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Craziest part is he only played half the match.
What I liked was the fact that he was not outmuscled in marking contests. You expect a first year key forward to lose those sort of contests, but McDonald seemed to win them more than he lost.
It was surprising watching him yesterday, as hit outs to advantage is one of his strengths, but a lot went straight down and played right into their hands. it takes a little time to build connection with your mids, as much as you try to get that in training its on game day you start to really build that.
I also think GWS were expecting him to get the taps as the experienced ruckman. Which is where the lack of connection really shows up.
I think he will be a great get for you guys. IMO it will be evident as the year progresses.
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Based on what you have stated here, you should post more often. A bit of sanity amongst the madness.
The kneejerk remarks from most here are simply laughable.
The criticism of Mills. Can't play midfield etc, etc. He was BOG playing as a midfielder last week.
I was though somewhat disappointed in the performance of Hickey. Keeping in mind he was in reality a straight swap for Aliir. Although I was not happy in letting Aliir go, I felt at the time our complete lack of a ruck was more of an issue than losing Aliir. I hope that what we saw yesterday was the worst we will see of Hickey as he really was disappointing.
I am very much of the same thinking as Kingy. I see this year as another one of mediocrity, probably somewhere between 10th and 14th, but then we will play finals in 2022. 2023 and beyond we will be in premiership contention.
In relation to Kelli Underwood. I also feel her voice is not great as a commentator however I would much rather listen to her than the drivel you constantly have to put up with from the 7 muppets. To think that they are looking at adding James Brayshaw to the idiotic Brian Taylor. The tv will be going on mute every Theursday & Friday night. Thank God, I've got Fox Footy for the remaining matches.
Yet most here wanted us to draft Granger Barass.
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I was one of them (who wanted DGB).
However, I think you'll find that most assumed (reasonably so) that McD would be gone before our pick. We got a bit lucky!
The key now will be keeping him beyond 2022, as Hawthorn et. al. will come waving fists full of cash.
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i thought it was obvious that the reference to vitriol was specifically meant for swans fans having a go at swans players and fellow fans ... i have no problem anyone firingup at anything outside the sydney football club, and indeed i have frequently aired contempt for the football media at large ...
and as another poster later reminded me ... james brayshaw!??! eddie mcguire lite, right down to his taking over his club, at best described as collingwood lite ... and that's certainly not meant as any faint praise for mcguire and collingwood
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Yeah I really thought McDonald was going to be pick 1. Still can't believe we got him
Apparently Logan only cares about being the best and working. Doesn't even talk.
I think we got a beauty career Blood just quietly
Very enjoyable game of footy. Quick ball movement and it seemed like players were more willing to go through the corridor.
Heard on commentary they said he's very quiet. Hopefully by the end of the year he'll speak up more and improve his communication skills.
He'll be a vital cog in our future forward line and communication with others will be key to set up appropriate structures and leading patterns!
Heard on commentary they said he's very quiet. Hopefully by the end of the year he'll speak up more and improve his communication skills.
He'll be a vital cog in our future forward line and communication with others will be key to set up appropriate structures and leading patterns!
Two weeks in a row we’ve created more scoring shots than the opposition but due to our delivery we aren’t able to capitalise. Forward line was too short in the first half. Especially with Reid in the ruck. Hayward and Heeney as the key forwards were always going to be undersized. McDonald provided an instant tall target that could stretch the Giants in the second half.
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