Preview Round 11- Changes vs the now defeated Demons

[True Dog]

Didn’t we try a couple of seasons ago and it wasn’t great? We’d also miss his marking down back which is pretty underrated.

We did try it for a brief time with mixed results but he's a lean mean fighting machine these days haha. Agree he's a rock across half back

 

[Brian Perrin]

No formal word on Treloar yet?

Are they waiting for Dunks to announce it?


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[Northernsoul74]

No formal word on Treloar yet?

Are they waiting for Dunks to announce it?


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Dunks is performing the surgery. Ads doesn’t trust anyone else.

 

[Boristown]

Dunks is performing the surgery. Ads doesn’t trust anyone else.

No, Dunkley has donated his ankle.

 

[doggy_dog]

No need for anything crazy. Assuming Treloar and Scott are ruled out:

Out: Treloar, Scott
In: English, Lipinski. Wouldn’t be too surprised if Garcia gets the nod either. Young or West for sub.

 

[Triple Baileys]

Down hill skiers......Who ?
MIA Half forwards......Who ?

Hannan, definitely.

Worried about Weightman when the going gets tougher for him as it will next week. He must be on the radar now.

Going to be interesting to see how Bailey Smith and JJ go next week too. They have had a bit of a revival against mediocre opposition over the last couple of weeks.

I wonder a little about Josh Bruce too, I still remember last season.

Anyway, fingers crossed, but let's see how we go against quality opposition. I have not forgotten the Richmond game, despite the glories of thrashing the Saints last weekend.

 

[Wetdog]

I’m hearing you, I think that price is wrong!

I thought the odds for the Saints match were way too generous to us (Saints were $4 for win). Maybe the market knows better than me...

 

[Wetdog]

Hannan, definitely.

Worried about Weightman when the going gets tougher for him as it will next week. He must be on the radar now.

Going to be interesting to see how Bailey Smith and JJ go next week too. They have had a bit of a revival against mediocre opposition over the last couple of weeks.

I wonder a little about Josh Bruce too, I still remember last season.

Anyway, fingers crossed, but let's see how we go against quality opposition. I have not forgotten the Richmond game, despite the glories of thrashing the Saints last weekend.

We’re 4-0 against top 8 teams, including 2 away wins.

We were in the Richmond game in the last quarter, albeit the better side on the night won.

I’m not stating that we will beat Melbourne on Friday; but there is no doubt we can beat quality opposition.

 

[bobs head soup]

As long as English trains well he has to come in. Apparently trained well late last week and was keen to play against the Aints.

Sweet needs quality support against Gawn and we need the 3 headed monster to keep Lever and May fully accountable.

 

[Merlins Revenge]

Is getting a fit English back bigger than losing Treloar, against the Dees? We need help with the ruck more than we do against the opposition midfield. Thoughts?

 

[Wetdog]

Is getting a fit English back bigger than losing Treloar, against the Dees? We need help with the ruck more than we do against the opposition midfield. Thoughts?

Arguably it is bigger if English carries on the form he had earlier in the year.

Will be interesting to see how he goes as it might take a week or two for him to get back to that level.

 

[Dog 36]

Bookies have us as $1.65 favs - we won’t be going in as underdogs

I wonder what the odds would be if the game was at the MCG?

 

[Al dente]

Is getting a fit English back bigger than losing Treloar, against the Dees? We need help with the ruck more than we do against the opposition midfield. Thoughts?

i think English as a forward and as an around the ground utility is a big help, his actual tap work is still feeble.

 

[Al dente]

Arguably it is bigger if English carries on the form he had earlier in the year.

Will be interesting to see how he goes as it might take a week or two for him to get back to that level.

i worry too about his competitiveness after a serious concussion, he's not the most aggressive player at the best of times

 

[Wetdog]

i worry too about his competitiveness after a serious concussion, he's not the most aggressive player at the best of times

Yes, but given we have taken a cautious approach and he has had 4 weeks out, he might play better than we expect him to.

 

[Wetdog]

I wonder what the odds would be if the game was at the MCG?

Melbourne are a quality side and will be top 4 this year.

This Friday is a 50/50 game in my view.

If we had a full list, with Dunks and Treloar and English etc, then I would back us in.

But we have a few key outs, and there is uncertainty over English, so that evens the ledger and maybe makes Melbourne slight favourites.

I’m not across Melbourne’s injury list. Do they have many key outs?

 

[Triple Baileys]

We’re 4-0 against top 8 teams, including 2 away wins.

We were in the Richmond game in the last quarter, albeit the better side on the night won.

I’m not stating that we will beat Melbourne on Friday; but there is no doubt we can beat quality opposition.

Fair enough, I just have some reservations on how good our depth really is (especially now that we have some of the top players missing with injury).

 

[The Inbetweener]

I wonder what the odds would be if the game was at the MCG?

Would be interesting.

Prior to last round we were $1.8 and Dees $2, so it looks like it’s an over reaction based on both teams performances.

 

[immortalmike]

Bookies have us as $1.65 favs - we won’t be going in as underdogs

Our injuries should have us as underdogs. I certainly don't expect a win. We have enough class to win but I don't think a win should be expected.

 

[bobs head soup]

Fair enough, I just have some reservations on how good our depth really is (especially now that we have some of the top players missing with injury).

Our AFL and VFL teams are 14-1 with a collective % of 192.

That's with Dunkley, Treloar, English, Vandermeer, Richards, Maclean, Martin, Gardner, Jong and Ugle-Hagan unavailable, and with Crozier, Williams, Hannan, Hunter and Daniel missing at various stages.

That's pretty good evidence our depth is very solid.

Most of those guys are not far from returning too. Depth ain't an issue.

 

[immortalmike]

Hannan, definitely.

Worried about Weightman when the going gets tougher for him as it will next week. He must be on the radar now.

Going to be interesting to see how Bailey Smith and JJ go next week too. They have had a bit of a revival against mediocre opposition over the last couple of weeks.

I wonder a little about Josh Bruce too, I still remember last season.

Anyway, fingers crossed, but let's see how we go against quality opposition. I have not forgotten the Richmond game, despite the glories of thrashing the Saints last weekend.

Agree on Hannan.
But the rest played very well against Port in Adelaide who are by my measure the third or fourth best team in the comp and top 2 when playing at home.
Also I'd back JJ anytime as he's shown the mental fortitude to play well in finals.

 

[maddog37]

Arguably it is bigger if English carries on the form he had earlier in the year.

Will be interesting to see how he goes as it might take a week or two for him to get back to that level.

English means May and Lever must play a more accountable style imho. That’s good for us.

 

[immortalmike]

Is getting a fit English back bigger than losing Treloar, against the Dees? We need help with the ruck more than we do against the opposition midfield. Thoughts?

While that's true. I think losing an A grade player and adding a solid B is always a negative.
Also Melbourne has the only midfield in the league that worries me with us at full strength. Now there's is simply better without Treloar.

 

[True Dog]

English means May and Lever must play a more accountable style imho. That’s good for us.

As long as we don't bomb it in like we did when the preasure was on in the Tigers game we'll be OK. I feel we are much more damaging when we lower our eyes and honour the lead up. Once we have them double guessing themselves go long

 

[maddog37]

Bevo move to debut a player in a game like this.