Game Day The mighty AFC v the Loos

[mattymac]

Early GD thread with not much fanfare in honour of the fact we are playing the worst team in the comp at home and this should be a workmanlike annihilation.

Probably the most interesting aspects of this game will be one of:

1. How will short back and sides Gibbs perform against the corrupt organisation that held back his career for so many years and then tried to hold on to him to the bitter end after feeding him false promises to deny him any chance of happiness?,

2. Can we annihilate them enough to get that grinning jockey sacked?, and

3. Will Eddie finally pull his finger out after an extended rest?

Eddie finding form is the key for mine. He will be the difference between us being dominant and finishing in the port power range of 5th to 8th.

We also need percentage. This year percentage could definitely be the difference between home finals and not.

This should be a percentage fest.

However, our captain and VC are being rested. Still, this should be a turkey shoot.

Personally I feel Fog's large balls will distract everyone from their absence.

Let's not go too hard on them though. They will likely have pick 1 and draft SA prodigy KPF Jack Lukosius. So let's keep them on decent terms for when we have to trade for him in 2 years.

 

[Plugger46]

I'm more shocked I'm not the only one up at 3am

 

[mattymac]

I'm more shocked I'm not the only one up at 3am

No rest for the wicked

 

[GROTTO]

I'm more shocked I'm not the only one up at 3am

I'm more shocked it took 3 hours for this thread to start.

Gameday threads normally start just before midnight.

 

[mattymac]

I'm more shocked it took 3 hours for this thread to start.

Gameday threads normally start just before midnight.

Carlton are a hard sell

 

[Deaneus!]

On paper... that's a paddlin'



Good football weather for a night game




I don't recall ever seeing betting that one-sided before.

Crows by 71

C'mon boys, let's lock in pick 19!

 

[mistylake]

1 of two scenarios.
A. We come out completely not switched on and trail after first quarter. Kick into gear somewhat grind out an ugly win.
B. Come to win look like we’re going to hand them a 100 point spanking but faff around and win by 40/50.

Crows by 41.

 

[GROTTO]

I don't recall ever seeing betting that one-sided before.

Crows by 71

C'mon boys, let's lock in pick 19!

Games in the early days against GWS was very much like this. From memory the Cats were $1.005 before the start of a game.

 

[El Doederino]

C'mon boys, let's lock in pick 19!

Let’s not forget pick 37 too.

It’s the gift that keeps on giving.

 

[John Who]

Don't really care about the margin as much as I want to see:
1. Solid 4 quarter effort
2. No more friggin injuries! (at least for a few rounds)

Ins: Fog, Kelly, Betts
Outs: Knights (managed), Walker (managed), Polhoke (omitted)

Looking forward to see more of Fog and Betts in his return. On talent alone, we should be giving the Blues a massacre. Though missing Tex and Sloane should not be understated for the lack of onfield leaders.

Crows by 44 points

 

[GROTTO]

Don't really care about the margin as much as I want to see:
1. Solid 4 quarter effort
2. No more friggin injuries! (at least for a few rounds)

Ins: Fog, Kelly, Betts
Outs: Knights (managed), Walker (managed), Polhoke (omitted)

Looking forward to see more of Fog and Betts in his return. On talent alone, we should be giving the Blues a massacre. Though missing Tex and Sloane should not be understated for the lack of onfield leaders.

Crows by 44 points

Same. I would be happy with a 5-6 goal win, if Betts and Fog kick some goals and are mids do well. Bigger fish to fry next week.

 

[El Doederino]

Want to see:
- McGovern kick a bag and start to get back to his best
- Gallucci continue to improve and bags Rising Star nom
- Betts dribble one in from the pocket
- CEY and Greenwood dominate the contested midfield

 

[FullyBigKPro]

I just want us to be switched on and have some intensity/urgency.

Rest will take care of itself - 80+ point win.

NO MORE ********* INJURIES TOO.

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

Not focused on the margin I just want us to get some strong form under our belt before next weeks Showdown

- Betts finding his mojo and playing more at ground level and developing some synergy with Gallucci
- Shooter getting his one touch back and finishing his work in front of goal
- JJ hitting backs and contests with aggression
- Midfield dominate from the 1st to last bounce
- Milera build in his form across HB
- Agressive ball movement
- Manic pressure

 

[flashcrow]

Hmmm, 2 Game Day threads... things are looking up

Win by a lot, no injuries, no rain. Eddie to shine.

 

[mattymac]

My thread was better deaneus you extremist moderator you.

Let's bitch slap these downtrodden victims in waiting.

 

[Samcro24]

Can someone tell me about this Carlton mob? Are they new?

Can't recall actually watching them live.

 

[Cleric]

Can someone tell me about this Carlton mob? Are they new?

Can't recall actually watching them live.

Apparently they were big in the 80s.

 

[chazwazza]

Snagged a pass for tonight, looking forward to it.

 

[Scorpus]

Adelaide to come out switched off and win by a surprisingly low amount in a tight, s**t, low scoring game.

Or

Adelaide win by about 60 after switching off mid way through the first quarter

 

[Elite Crow]

We are playing the bottom side and percentage may be important seasons end, of course the margin is important.

We should be expecting to pump these losers. Fair dinkum some of you are soft.

 

[Cromulent]

Gonna be a nice night for a pumping. Crows by 119.

 

[GreyCrow]

Subscribed. Crows x 40+

 

[Thetrader15]

Can someone tell me about this Carlton mob? Are they new?

Can't recall actually watching them live.

Haven't you been to Melbourne before?

 

[1990crow]

Need to win big today. 10 goals and into the top 4 tonight.
Hoping to see good games from Betts, Milera, Galluci, Atkins and McGovern.