I can see what you are saying Sedat but don't assume because the Doggies couldn't do it, it can't be done. Not saying the Blues will, but there is no such thing as a perfect defence.

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Not assuming it at all - I actually think you guys are a big show because of the explosive clearance winning midfield talent you have at your disposal, and the workhorse ability of Kreuzer to neutralise the St Kilda ruck strength at the stoppages, thereby preventing the likes of Dal Santo and Montagna from breaking clear of the congestion. All I'm saying that it is not easy to break down a naturally defensive oriented and committed opposition who are fit enough and strong enough to maintain their structure for 120 minutes. Also think your smaller and more unpredictable forward line could be more difficult for St Kilda's zone defence to guard against - of course this is predicated on your midfield winning the clearance battle. Would not surprise me in the slightest (and it would please me no end) to see Carlton overcome St Kilda this week.

The Dogs have been criticised by a lot of the media hacks for being lured into some sort of evil St Kilda web, but does anyone in their right mind think that Ross Lyon was actually planning to be two-and-a-half goals behind in time-on in the last qtr? Idiots and cretins the lot of 'em. Denying them the ball and denying their rebounders the opportunity to actually rebound (and as ball users by foot Goddard, Gilbert and Fisher is an extremely potent trio) was pretty effective for a very large part of Friday night - but my God it was as dull as dishwater to watch. We weren't perfect by a long stretch - we did miss a few one-on-ones in our forward 50 where we should have pulled the trigger earlier.

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I'm praying Raph Clarke maintains his spot in that formidable back six.

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This might sound extreme in the context of alleged sexual assault, drunken violence and a drug trafficking charge...

Eade's tactics were good and you were stiff.
As you say Fisher, Gilbert and co just zone off too well to just bomb it fwd.

Fwds must grab the few chances they get when they get first hands to it on a lead.

I would like to see Lucas presenting inside fwd 50 this week.
His speed, smarts,deceptice height, agility and sticky fingers might just get him a couple of marks and shots at goal.

Fwds are gonna need sticky fingers coz uncontested fwd 50 marking chances will be few and far between.
Then again we could just go out and smash 'em

EFA

Mmmmm...a good idea

I think the Saints forwardline can be penetrated with plenty of movement from our forwards...providing lead after lead after lead.

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Funny, saw him kicking in pre game drills and commented to my mate that "this guy can kick!". I also told him not to "count him out" when he was taking that shot. Felt very smug when it went through.

Henderson will be out, surely. Waite his obvious replacement. He and White can rotate through CHF and defence. Either that leave White at CHF and play Waite on the wing. Think McLean will play given the type of opposition and game that's likely to unfold. Sunday was his only bad one. Garlett will struggle in this type of game so I think an experienced body like Wiggins or a tough nut like Robbo will be in next week. Wiggins is kicking goals by the bucketload so if a bloke's in form, use him.

The Saints bored the Bulldogs into losing.

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Agree Hendo out for Waite.
Wouldn't be surprised if McLean gets dropped. Given Hadley/Grigg injuries, Robbo may get the nod.
However, given the Saints congested footy he may get a reprieve and could be very useful at stoppages in our forward line.

I think calls for Garlett to be dropped are silly. He was one of our best against the Cats and his unpredictable brilliance and ability to take contested marks are exactly what we need in our forward line against this mob.

Re White, Thornton may get the nod ahead of White but only if he has been doing well in the twos - has he?

Vary the method in, sometimes chip, sometimes long to the 10m square. Keeps them guessing. Anytime a ball in in the 10m square the opposition panics. That might force their flood a fraction deeper and with good defensive forward 50 pressure it become a long way to goal for them from there. That would allow us to get our zone up closer to the middle. Also, if they're guessing it might force their zone deeper anyway.

How many are going next Monday?
What a stupid, stupid time for a game of footy.
I will go but why are they insisting on Monday night footy?
Hope we play our natural running game and not fall into the Saints hands and get smothered.

Monday night games are out of the question for myself and I'd imagine a lot of other country folk.

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Bloody stupid time for a game! We arn't going either! Bit hard for a guy to take the young ones on a Monday night and expect them to be home b4 midnight and up for school the next day!

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Ditto its an idiotic time but i'll be there. Can't miss an opportunity to see the boys smash the saints.

And I was right behind White's kick for goal. He meant it. It never looked like missing, an absolutely fantastic kick right from the boot. That kick alone should give him another game.

If McLean is fit, give him a final chance. On the smaller ground and against an opponent whose style of play should suit him down to the ground. Its now or never for him, otherwise regain form in the VFL.

I think we should bring in Robinson to run with Goddard. Robbo is a proven goalkicker as well. If White stays, its only Garlett that can be dropped not that I want to.

And Henderson goes for Waite as everyone is saying.

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No argument from me on that. My little ones are mighty peeved they can't go (being a school night). I"m there, though.

The NRL already have a Monday night game each week. In 2 years, there will be 9 AFL games each week. They need an extra game time slot.
In the USA, Monday night football rates through the roof.

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We'll be there but not happy about a Monday night game. You're tired for the rest of the week. Thursday night games whilst not ideal are better than Mondays as you only have to get through Friday before getting a break.

Wasn't sure how we would go against the Pies but feeling OK about this one. I watched the replay after attending the game and really we only needed a little more luck late in the third (no poster by Eddie and a bounce or two to go our way rather than to a Collingwood player just hanging back) and who knows what would have happened. If we come with the same attitude as we did the last time we played the Saints (i.e go hard and take them on) I think we can win.

It would be very handy if Jason Gram was missing again this week as he provides that run from the back which then allows Goddard to spend more time forward (playing the Riewoldt role) as per the Freo game.

Saints won against Freo by 15 points in a game that was tight until the end. Jason Gram played. Goddard kicks 5.2 ,Milne kicks 5, Schneider 2.2.
Saints lost to Port by 10 points. No Jason Gram. Goddard 0, Milne 1, Schneider 3.
Saints last gasp win against Dogs by 3 points. No Jason Gram. Goddard 0, Milne 2.1, Schneider 0.

AJ and Armfield to take Milne and Schneider.

Got no problem at all with MNF, especially when Ron Jaworski is behind the microphone...
Will be interesting to see how we tackle the St Kilda Steelers

Dunno why Browne is so maligned he came from the same draft as Lachie Henderson

So he deserves a good run as his form is solid.