Opinion Round 14 Changes vs. Brisbane

[pavsbootlace]

Was the last time we played them at home the match in 2009?

2011 Rd 19

Freo 6.8 44
Hawthorn 13.17 95

http://finalsiren.com/MatchDetails.asp?GameID=5584&Code=81d1fb7adc56e720092be8accdc7a936

 

[smokingjacket]

2011 Rd 19

Freo 6.8 44
Hawthorn 13.17 95

http://finalsiren.com/MatchDetails.asp?GameID=5584&Code=81d1fb7adc56e720092be8accdc7a936

Sorry I missed that one. No excuse either I was actually at the game. Just arrived back from overseas, went straight to the footy and from memory it rained so hard that you couldn't make out the numbers on the jumpers.

 

[smokingjacket]

Just went back and watched the game highlights and amongst a flood of memories I had some empathy for the opposition fans feels after playing us. I'm sure it would feel a lot like I did after getting done by "only" 40 points. Game was over by quarter time and nearly everyone knew it. It was an absolute smacking even though it seemed tighter in the second half.

 

[Allikat]

Just went back and watched the game highlights and amongst a flood of memories I had some empathy for the opposition fans feels after playing us. I'm sure it would feel a lot like I did after getting done by "only" 40 points. Game was over by quarter time and nearly everyone knew it. It was an absolute smacking even though it seemed tighter in the second half.

There were highlights to that game??? I just think myself lucky I moved to Melbourne before then & couldn't go to the game. But then I was at the last 2 Hawks/Freo games...

We really need to beat the Hawks next game, just so they don't become even more of a mental hurdle.

 

[E Shed]

Sorry I missed that one. No excuse either I was actually at the game. Just arrived back from overseas, went straight to the footy and from memory it rained so hard that you couldn't make out the numbers on the jumpers.

That was just a horrible. horrible game . .

 

[teamex]

So Freo/Port is likely to be a Friday night game (that or Hawks/pies). I'd be confident of us snagging a win there - you'd think Port will lose some steam, potentially play a comprimised side if they have top 2 sorted out.

Freo/cats is at this stage a 50/50 game, but the cats aren't playing great footy and we will go over with confience.

Freo/Hawks at subi is a big plus for us. It's smack bang in the middle of a tough run home for them and we might find they are having a rough trot. It's winnable but I'd think they are the favourites.

Win 2/3 of these games and we are top 4 for sure. A few other results slide our way and we are possibly top two...

but one week at a time and all that

 

[Clems Knee]

So Freo/Port is likely to be a Friday night game (that or Hawks/pies). I'd be confident of us snagging a win there - you'd think Port will lose some steam, potentially play a comprimised side if they have top 2 sorted out.

Freo/cats is at this stage a 50/50 game, but the cats aren't playing great footy and we will go over with confience.

Freo/Hawks at subi is a big plus for us. It's smack bang in the middle of a tough run home for them and we might find they are having a rough trot. It's winnable but I'd think they are the favourites.

Win 2/3 of these games and we are top 4 for sure. A few other results slide our way and we are possibly top two...

but one week at a time and all that

I would hope we don't play Port on Friday night, as we play in Brisbane the Sunday before. Ports game is on the Friday night. A five day break compared to a seven day break.

Hawthorn and Collingwood both play Saturday night. It would be fairer if they play on the Friday afterwards.
A long long way to go though.

 

[teamex]

I would hope we don't play Port on Friday night, as we play in Brisbane the Sunday before. Ports game is on the Friday night. A five day break compared to a seven day break.

Hawthorn and Collingwood both play Saturday night. It would be fairer if they play on the Friday afterwards.
A long long way to go though.

Yeah true, I hadn't considered the week before, if that's the case you'd think they'd go the Hawks/Pies blockbuster the friday night.

 

[bone2468]

Little chat going around that Crowley will miss and Brady will get his debut? anyone else hear it?

 

[Allikat]

Looking at his hand from last week I'm not surprised. Grey certainly deserves his debut. It's not like Crowley needs his hand though. Just outbody his opposition... all the possessions/goals he gets are just a bonus. He probably couldn't pinch 300 times in a game with a hand that swollen though

 

[Simmofreo]

Looking at his hand from last week I'm not surprised. Grey certainly deserves his debut. It's not like Crowley needs his hand though. Just outbody his opposition... all the possessions/goals he gets are just a bonus. He probably couldn't pinch 300 times in a game with a hand that swollen though

How long does it take for the swelling to go down with an injury like that ? Could he miss next week too ? Hope not

 

[Allikat]

I wouldn't have a clue. No one's come out and even said there is an injury.

 

[Simmofreo]

I wouldn't have a clue. No one's come out and even said there is an injury.

I know. Ross in his presser pretended he knew nothing about it. It's wierd

 

[Allikat]

I think Ross just likes keeping the opposition guessing. Or underplays injuries so we're not seen to use them as an excuse. He's always been very non-talkative or "they'll be right" unless it's something really really obvious

 

[Reginald Perrin]

Has anybody noticed this?

http://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting...-numbers-specials/Is-Zac-A-Hack--1395902.html

Apart from being disrespectful to Zac, I think it's a good way of doubling your money.

 

[Nothing]

Has anybody noticed this?

http://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting...-numbers-specials/Is-Zac-A-Hack--1395902.html

Apart from being disrespectful to Zac, I think it's a good way of doubling your money.

Disrespectful. Yes.
A good bet. No.

He has only had 3+ kicks in 4/10 games this year. With the weather and opposition there is every chance that he only has a couple again.

 

[Reginald Perrin]

Disrespectful. Yes.
A good bet. No.

He has only had 3+ kicks in 4/10 games this year. With the weather and opposition there is every chance that he only has a couple again.

I'm feeling it today. Do soccer kicks count?

 

[Nothing]

I'm feeling it today. Do soccer kicks count?

It depends on a few factors, generally if it goes a fair distance then it will count but if it's a toepoke to yourself then no.

 

[TheLastCall]

I'm feeling it today. Do soccer kicks count?

I think Grey is a chance to come in for a wet game, all that soccer training will handy for a wet game.

 

[The Black Sheep]

I think Grey is a chance to come in for a wet game, all that soccer training will handy for a wet game.

Well I hope he realises that in this game we need to score.

 

[estibador]

Well I hope he realises that in this game we need to score.

So far the World Cup is averaging more goals per game than Melbourne kicked against Collingwood.

 

[yoong]

Disrespectful. Yes.
A good bet. No.

He has only had 3+ kicks in 4/10 games this year. With the weather and opposition there is every chance that he only has a couple again.

Hope I don't come off as arrogant, but doubt the lions will put enough pressure on our defense that Zac will have no choose for his handpass.