Game Day Practice Match up in QLD v the reigning premier

[Slime Roy]

He is coming back isn’t he

I try not to think about it

 

[baldandbroke]

I really just want us not to be absolute tripe AND ...

NO INJURIES.

 

[Danger in Texas]

Not going to place too much emphasis on this result. A win would be nice for confidence, but a loss would also sharpen the areas we need to focus on before round 1.

Agree, but I at least hope we stack up okay and are competitive

 

[Danger in Texas]

I really just want us not to be absolute tripe AND ...

NO INJURIES.

Yes, no 4th quarter knee injury to Thilthorpe this year pls

 

[Cromulant]

Agree, but I at least hope we stack up okay and are competitive

We usually are against Brisbane, but we need to be just that bit better this year.

 

[CrowinNT]

Agree, but I at least hope we stack up okay and are competitive

This is what I am hoping for as well as Nicks making some in game changes if required

 

[maxlilly]

I'm hoping to see a better forward transition this year with faster play and that we can stifle the forward movement of our opponents so we don't see numerous goals kicked against us in a row.
And see Soligo again

 

[Jarman3]

This is the one that confuses/concerns me

If as mentioned he would be rested - and games with long flights - then him going to Brisbane is odd

I guess this is last chance for him to get a proper run before the real stuff starts, blow out any remaining cobwebs etc. And there's 2 weeks after this for him to recover before round 1 so hopefully the travel is less of a factor. Being a preseason game we can also manage him to get him whatever the fitness staff think is the optimum amount of game time without having to care about the scoreboard.

 

[Betts are off]

No sure if its been mentioned, but I actually think this week is a lost opportunity not giving McAndrew a run against the Big O.

Oscar is one of those ruckman that ROB seems to get owned by. An ultra tall, long armed player with a huge reach and enough of a jump to consistently reach over the top of Rielly.

Would have been a good opportunity to see if our plan B is actually a player who can compete against that type of ruckman. Because I can't remember too many good games from our Plan A against the Big O, or Witts, or Gawn, or English.

 

[Thrillthorpe7]

The conditions have minimal relevance to round 1 unless we get rain on the day against saints

Will be lucky if the grass is still green based on the rainfall Adelaide has seen this year

 

[ams4crows]

If Thilthorpe has a good half, I'm pulling him at half time and wrapping that man in cotton wool and putting T Murray in.

Need him cherry ripe for round 1

 

[dogs105]

Any free Kayo around atm?

 

[Mutineer]

No sure if its been mentioned, but I actually think this week is a lost opportunity not giving McAndrew a run against the Big O.

Oscar is one of those ruckman that ROB seems to get owned by. An ultra tall, long armed player with a huge reach and enough of a jump to consistently reach over the top of Rielly.

Would have been a good opportunity to see if our plan B is actually a player who can compete against that type of ruckman. Because I can't remember too many good games from our Plan A against the Big O, or Witts, or Gawn, or English.

Short memory?

ROB beat him quite clearly last year in the Round 9 drawn game and obliterated Tim English when we beat the Dogs last year. Also more than held his own against Jarrod Witts.

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[Geoffa32]

Rory Atkins is one of the highest footy IQ people there is, too.

Doesn't surprise me.

 

[GROTTO]

If Thilthorpe has a good half, I'm pulling him at half time and wrapping that man in cotton wool and putting T Murray in.

Need him cherry ripe for round 1

You can add Rankine to this being benched after 3/4 time or spending the entire quarter deep forward.

Its usually the 4th quarter where tends to get his injuries.

 

[FullyBigKPro]

Competitive with no injuries please tonight.... Not worried about result unless we are completely sh*t and lose by 10+ goals then think some red flags might present....

 

[Carn The Texan]

Competitive with no injuries please tonight.... Not worried about result unless we are completely sh*t and lose by 10+ goals then think some red flags might present....

It'll be too slippery for a 10+ goal margin. Will be wet weather style game

 

[119others]

According to a just received update from a staff member at The Sofitel, boys are in a very relaxed state. Also were deemed 'very respectful', 'funny', 'courteous' and 'easy going'

With these accolades how could we possibly lose with such fine character in the group

 

[Cromulant]

These practice games are very rotation heavy

 

[Carmo]

No sure if its been mentioned, but I actually think this week is a lost opportunity not giving McAndrew a run against the Big O.

Oscar is one of those ruckman that ROB seems to get owned by. An ultra tall, long armed player with a huge reach and enough of a jump to consistently reach over the top of Rielly.

Would have been a good opportunity to see if our plan B is actually a player who can compete against that type of ruckman. Because I can't remember too many good games from our Plan A against the Big O, or Witts, or Gawn, or English.

I agree, leaving out McAndrew was the biggest mistake of our selection for this trial. We needed to see how he would go in as real a setup as possible. What strengths/ weaknesses and what level does he go at against real oppo.

 

[cleanhands]

According to a just received update from a staff member at The Sofitel, boys are in a very relaxed state. Also were deemed 'very respectful', 'funny', 'courteous' and 'easy going'

With these accolades how could we possibly lose with such fine character in the group

No punch up in elevators due to bed allocation

 

[FR0GGY]

You can add Rankine to this being benched after 3/4 time or spending the entire quarter deep forward.

Its usually the 4th quarter where tends to get his injuries.

Not sure they’ll be doing that with a 17 day break to our next game and him missing the last game.

 

[GreyCrow]

I understand you want to bed in your team before the first game but there are/should be opportunities for 1 or 2 players to roll through to see what they got.

We know what Tex brings just as we know what say Dawson brings.

Both have enough miles in their legs to be able to hit round 1

A McAndrew as noted above and a Taylor should be looked at

I somehow get the feeling a win tonight is one of the keys when it shouldn't be

tl;dr : nicks blew an opportunity

 

[pjcrows]

I understand the team wants to start well - of course - but also understand that Nicks' career rests on the first 6 weeks.

 

[cleanhands]

I understand the team wants to start well - of course - but also understand that Nicks' career rests on the first 6 weeks.

Well……………… let him play Murphy I have no problem