Round 2 vs Essendon

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  • dimelb
    pr. dim-melb; m not f
    • Jun 2003
    • 6889

    #31
    Originally posted by barry
    manufactured trade controversy = temporary blockbuster game.

    Can the AFL be more shallow ?
    Ooh, I don't mind playing Essendon!
    He reminds him of the guys, close-set, slow, and never rattled, who were play-makers on the team. (John Updike, seeing Josh Kennedy in a crystal ball)

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    • dejavoodoo44
      Veterans List
      • Apr 2015
      • 8637

      #32
      Our games for rounds 2 to 5 are: Bombers, Roos, Bulldogs and Demons. The only away match is against the Roos. All seem quite winnable to me. Though I might have a slightly inflated view of our talent, since I've been watching our wins from 2016 and 17.

      And now that I think of it, I'd prefer a run of home games at the end of the season; as there's some chance that crowds will be allowed back by then.

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      • ugg
        Can you feel it?
        Site Admin
        • Jan 2003
        • 15970

        #33
        R2 Sun Jun 14 Sydney v Essendon SCG 3.35pm
        R3 Sat Jun 20 North Melbourne v Sydney Marvel 1.45pm
        R4 Thu Jun 25 Sydney v Western Bulldogs SCG 7.40pm
        R5 Sun Jul 5 Sydney v Melbourne SCG 3.35pm


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        • bloodspirit
          Clubman
          • Apr 2015
          • 4448

          #34
          Pretty good. They all feel like matches that could go either way. Opposition who are hard to gauge, rather than heavyweights of the competition. If we go well we could really build some momentum. We need to win at least 3/4 if we want to play finals. The home game against the Bulldogs feels like possibly the toughest one given the short turnaround after 6 + 5 day breaks.

          It's getting closer. It's getting real. I'm a little bit excited.
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          • 707
            Veterans List
            • Aug 2009
            • 6204

            #35
            Originally posted by barry
            manufactured trade controversy = temporary blockbuster game.

            Can the AFL be more shallow ?
            Probably be referred to as the "Daniher Cup" even though JD is still on the mend.

            Reckon I'll be watching a lot of games in R2, have missed the footy and who knows how this will all turn out?

            Really want to know what's happening with the 20 players who are fit but not selected. If they don't play how will they get match fitness and push their case. Really difficult for first year players and guys like Ling to wave their hand. Think the AFL needs to address this quickly otherwise it will really favour teams with few/no injuries and more mature squads.

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            • Mauzza
              Pushing for Selection
              • Mar 2010
              • 57

              #36
              [QUOTE=707;793858]Probably be referred to as the "Daniher Cup" even though JD is still on the mend.

              Reckon I'll be watching a lot of games in R2, have missed the footy and who knows how this will all turn out?



              I have looked at the broadcast guide for round 2 specially FTA Sydney and the only game scheduled for broadcast into Sydney is our game - surely this is not right. Has there been any changes to FTA TV over the last couple of months?

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              • 707
                Veterans List
                • Aug 2009
                • 6204

                #37
                Originally posted by Mauzza
                I have looked at the broadcast guide for round 2 specially FTA Sydney and the only game scheduled for broadcast into Sydney is our game - surely this is not right. Has there been any changes to FTA TV over the last couple of months?
                For $2/day it's well worth having Fox.

                Anyone going to check out training, from a safe social distance of course! Be really good to get some RWO insight as to how the boys are looking and moving. Gould should be fit after two months down on the farm.

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                • Mel_C
                  Veterans List
                  • Jan 2003
                  • 4470

                  #38
                  Originally posted by bloodspirit
                  It's getting closer. It's getting real. I'm a little bit excited.
                  I'm already feeling nervous!

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                  • Mel_C
                    Veterans List
                    • Jan 2003
                    • 4470

                    #39
                    Originally posted by 707

                    Really want to know what's happening with the 20 players who are fit but not selected. If they don't play how will they get match fitness and push their case. Really difficult for first year players and guys like Ling to wave their hand. Think the AFL needs to address this quickly otherwise it will really favour teams with few/no injuries and more mature squads.
                    The Age mentioned that the swans and giants were going to look at playing weekly friendlies for the players not selected.

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                    • MattW
                      Veterans List
                      • May 2011
                      • 4218

                      #40
                      Originally posted by bloodspirit
                      Pretty good. They all feel like matches that could go either way. Opposition who are hard to gauge, rather than heavyweights of the competition. If we go well we could really build some momentum. We need to win at least 3/4 if we want to play finals. The home game against the Bulldogs feels like possibly the toughest one given the short turnaround after 6 + 5 day breaks.

                      It's getting closer. It's getting real. I'm a little bit excited.
                      Agreed. All but the Bulldogs would generally be considered in our bracket. Three out of four would be a fantastic result. Even two out of four would be commendable for our young team.

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                      • SeanM
                        Warming the Bench
                        • Jul 2016
                        • 304

                        #41
                        With the short physical preparation and players returning from injury, it is good we only travel interstate once in the first month.

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                        • Ruck'n'Roll
                          Ego alta, ergo ictus
                          • Nov 2003
                          • 3990

                          #42
                          Originally posted by Mel_C
                          The Age mentioned that the swans and giants were going to look at playing weekly friendlies for the players not selected.
                          The Swans/Giants (and the Suns/Lions) really need to work better at supporting each other. The VFL/Victorian clubs will never allow the diminution of their myriad advantages.

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                          • Mountain Man
                            Regular in the Side
                            • Feb 2008
                            • 908

                            #43
                            Like Victorian teams able to have contact training from yesterday (Monday) which is denied to the NSW teams?!?

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                            • Markwebbos
                              Veterans List
                              • Jul 2016
                              • 7186

                              #44
                              Originally posted by Mountain Man
                              Like Victorian teams able to have contact training from yesterday (Monday) which is denied to the NSW teams?!?
                              I thought Swans were doing it too?

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                              • Meg
                                Go Swannies!
                                Site Admin
                                • Aug 2011
                                • 4828

                                #45
                                Originally posted by Markwebbos
                                I thought Swans were doing it too?
                                Started yesterday (Monday). See AA’s interview + video on website.

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