Team NAB cup opener

[ImperialPurple]

Punters obviously have too. The odds this morning were $1.20 Fremantle, $4 West Coast.

I know - that blew me away.

 

[ImperialPurple]

An excerpt from today's Worst...

Sumich predicted a strong showing from an Eagles lin-up likely to include 16 or 17 premiership players.... "We are pretty happy with where we're at.... We expect to win."
The Eagles will be stronger than previously expected and are unlikely to test youngsters Tim Houlihan and Mitchell Brown, who are more likely to play in a WAFL practice match today.



Yep, they don't care; yep, they are trialling the youngsters; yep, they are not as far advanced in their pre-season as Freo are....




(Also noted that Judd has declared that he will weigh up his future - just like Pav - when his contract runs out, and is not committing to signing a new deal. Expect the big Sunday Slimes feature article tomorrow... )

 

[ImperialPurple]

Apparently the "heat rule" has been invoked, because it was still 36 degrees an hour prior to bouncedown.

What is the "heat rule"?


Answer (thanks to Ripper) - 8 on the bench and extra 5 minutes at half time.

 

[Billy Hunt]

extra 2 players on the bench (I think)

 

[ImperialPurple]

Yep - just edited my original post.

Welcome back Billy Hunt. Long time no see.

 

[Billy Hunt]

thanks IP
Dont have much time to play these days

 

[dominguez]

Half time seemed really long, that 5 minutes makes a big difference.

Connolly said Bell and Colonel Parker will play next week.

IN- Bell Cook Parker Dunn
OUT- Gilmore McManus M Carr Drum Headland (was very good but has had 3 games already with intraclub, allstars and derby) Webster (unlucky, played well).

 

[theGav56]

Headland (was very good but has had 3 games already with intraclub, allstars and derby)

Silver service delivery from Headland leading to goals from Longmuir, Pavlich, Farmer and Murphy. A years worth of that would be good to see.

 

[Dr Ralph Dagg]

But I do disagree with your underlined statement Ralphie... we won the first derby after the road-trip from hell, and the ensuing drama and distraction. Don't let that little bit sliip your mind!

Excellent point.

 

[Dr Ralph Dagg]

Half time seemed really long, that 5 minutes makes a big difference.

Especially if you were waiting for a beer.