Interesting regarding Lonergan. I am a big fan of his and think he’s a really good defender (though got howled down around here when I suggested Carlton take a look at him). Still, he’s probably not the sort of player that’s needed against us so it’s not such a huge loss for the Cats.

Anyway, I like our changes for this week. I sort of like our chances, but worry about coming off the bye.

Haha - slowest centre line EVER.

Yeah, yeah, they won't line up that way but still ... you know, tee hee and that

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"In better news for Blues fans, Jarrad Waite was not named on the club's injury list."

There were definitely patches of red before the Essendon* game. Some guy made comment on it as we were walking past.

Predictible changes. Good luck Brock!

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Surprised the AFL hasn't changed things so players get Dream Time points this round.

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"In better news for Blues fans, Jarrad Waite was not named on the club's injury list."

Think they're down to one aren't they? Taylor is back in the NT isn't he?

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Not surprised with our team selections.

Looks like Geelong are trying to expolit our lack of height in defence by including Vardy along with Hawkins and Ottens. Vardy is very mobile and has good hands - a younger version of Ottens.

According to Chris Scott if Taylor Hunt made it through training he was a definite starter. Gives them a small, fast and aggressive defender.

Not too surprised about Lonergan. He missed Round 2 and 3 with a leg injury and they are saying calf this time. Apparently he did come off early in the 1st quarter in the game against Collingwood and took a couple of tablets. With our small forwards Geelong will be looking for versatility and speed and if I recall last time we played them Harry Taylor spent a bit of time on the bench as there wasn't really a match up for him so going in without Lonergan probably doesn't impact them too much.
Milburn gives them versatility - forward or back.

Great to see Laidler back - been great for us so far and looks a dead set 200 gamer for us IMO.

All the best to Brock - we need him to perform big time !

Tick

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dane's trolling again

You heard it here first

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You heard it here first!

Very nice work there Hotcox.

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yeah , genius

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Yeah but whatabout your whataboutism.

[quote="Sugarcane"]Reckon we're a big chance


They don't have superstar tall fwds, so that helps our undersized backline to an extent (though on their day Pods and Mooney can trouble any team)



Thornton will play anyone into form

Your Dream Team must suck then!

We will cut them up though the middle. Gibbs to go with Bartel. Need a player strong overhead to go against him. JR to Stevie J. Judd & Murphy to take on who ever comes near them!

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Upon further reflection, when I said I couldn't see where Geelong have improved in stoppages or speed in their backline, I neglected to acknowledge the form Ottens is in currently. He is no doubt playing at a higher level than any Geelong ruck has been over the last three times we've played, and Robbie will need to step up considerably to give us a break even there.

I wouldn't underestimate the loss of Lonergan and Ling, particularly. Menzel is a nice player but his absence won't impact heavily. However Ling being out means they'll need to find another, less effective stopper for Murphy/Judd, and Lonergan being out means Taylor will need to go to Waite and Scarlett will need to go to Carlos. Having those guys needing to think a little more accountably helps the advantage we have in leg speed in the other match ups.

But that Ottens factor is pretty big. Robbie is going to have a huge say in how we go this week. I'm not as confident as I was 24 hours ago.

Carlton by 26 points.

Great feeling about this one.

I think we're due for a breakout game...to smash decent opposition, and announce to the world that the Blues are back..baby.

If fact i'm so confident, that i've made a small investment on us to win by 40+

Paying $13

Get on

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Thornton bashers pre game

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Yeah, nice work Hotcox. It only took you 10 pages into the thread to repeat what others had already posted.

You must be so proud....

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So we're probably Kreuzer, Bower, Houla, Curnow, and Henderson away from our best 22. But who do you drop? Good problems to have.

T-Bird and Brock immediately spring to mind, but then it does get tough