Brisbane v Richmond September 1

[Coburgtiger]

agree with the last sentence, but that doesn't square with Edwards as sub. Aside from not stuffing around, he's a proven finals player, and he has run into form last few games, and he won't play what might be his last game as a sub (not this week at least, if we win this week but Shedda has a shocker, that could be a possibility week 2).

Yeah, I get the argument.

But here's the way I see it. The sub could either be Sons or Shed.

But both coaches gave Sonsie votes last week. 14 score involvements?

He's been a part of our form recently, as young as he is.

As much as I love Shedda, he's not impacting as he used to. However, I think he offers a lot as the sub.

Think of it this way: Things are going badly. One player is struggling. We can rort the sub rule (as we are happy to do), and bring on Edwards. Calm.

He's shown he can pinch hit in a bunch of roles. He also doesn't really have a starting role anymore. Will he start mid with Dusty back and Ross playing so well? Does he fit into our stacked forward line?

I don't really think so. But he's the perfect sub to fill any of those gaps.

I think it is the least disruptive to our current structure and form. And if it's the wrong decision, it can be corrected with the mention of a full body cramp.

Having said that, if we do go

In: Dusty

Sub: Sonsie

I'd probably be okay.

 

[graystar1]

Maybe we should give Rusty Dusty another week to fully recover and give Shai a rest also.
Seems the Lions are going to use Starsevitch to "fix up" Shai, so no risks, leave him out instead of getting injured.
Then we could bring in Castagna and Aarts, who has been starring in the VFL apparently.
What a team that would be!!
Would have to, of course, win against the Lions first, before bringing back Dusty and Shai.
What do you reckon?

 

[graystar1]

Quote today from the site that can't be mentioned.

JUST as unlikely as Collingwood's charge into the top-four, is the Magpies becoming everyone's second-favourite team.

That will be the day that hell freezes over in my book.

And, who is the favourite team?

 

[Little Ziggyadee]

Quote today from the site that can't be mentioned.

JUST as unlikely as Collingwood's charge into the top-four, is the Magpies becoming everyone's second-favourite team.

That will be the day that hell freezes over in my book.

And, who is the favourite team?

Sorry Gray With McCrae there and them playing Geelong.
I'm barracking for them.

 

[Brodders17]

I thought we might play 10 defenders but I need @Brodders17 to confirm numbers and how our backline works.

It is not that hard, one backman for each spot in the back 6, and 1 on the bench. i was discussing team selection with my neighbours 17yo dog, and even he knew we pick 7 defenders each week.
If you use your fingers on both hands to count them just shove 3 up your arse nose, then the rest should equal 7.

 

[Baloo]

OK, despite being quite calm and nonchalant about our season and finals chances, I'm now as toey as 2019 & 2020. When we beat the Lions tomorrow night it will be full-on Premiership or bust mode.

 

[graystar1]

Sorry Gray With McCrae there and them playing Geelong.
I'm barracking for them.

Your choice Ziggy Junior.
Big decision either way.
Wish then both the worst of luck.

 

[tigerman]

Sorry Gray With McCrae there and them playing Geelong.
I'm barracking for them.

Yep, my wish is for the Scats to go out in straight sets, and the Filth to lose the preliminary final by a point with a heartbreaking goal after the siren.

 

[Ian4]

OK, despite being quite calm and nonchalant about our season and finals chances, I'm now as toey as 2019 & 2020. When we beat the Lions tomorrow night it will be full-on Premiership or bust mode.

For some reason i think tomorrow's game will be our hardest game… and if we win, I am convinced we will go deep into September. There isn’t much logic to it because Brisbane are arguably the weakest team in the finals and there are more difficult opponents to come. Maybe it’s the scars from losing 3 consecutive elimination finals from 2013-2015?

I just keep telling myself over and over “We just need to get past the first week. we just need to get past the first week."

 

[graystar1]

Yep, my wish is for the Scats to go out in straight sets, and the Filth to lose the preliminary final by a point with a heartbreaking goal after the siren.

Sounds good to me. Bring it on, with the Tigers kicking that goal

 

[Sallywinder]

I hope Cumberland boots 6 and breaks the Lions hierarchies hearts..

Lions dont rate their own academy products and just bludge on the draft. They need to get their asses handed to them by an academy product to teach them a very painful lesson.

 

[DavidSSS]

For some reason i think tomorrow's game will be our hardest game… and if we win, I am convinced we will go deep into September. There isn’t much logic to it because Brisbane are arguably the weakest team in the finals and there are more difficult opponents to come. Maybe it’s the scars from losing 3 consecutive elimination finals from 2013-2015?

I just keep telling myself over and over “We just need to get past the first week. we just need to get past the first week."

Our record in Elimination Finals should make no difference but it still creates nervousness.

DS

 

[Sallywinder]

Our record in Elimination Finals should make no difference but it still creates nervousness.

DS

Brisbane have to be mentally shot. Got floggedby the Dees in front of a home town sell out crowd. Then there was the sledging caper and all the media fuss after that. 50% of the crowd on Thursday may be tigers fans. I imagine boos for a certain Lions player every time he touches the ball. Home finals games shouldnt be like that..

 

[Brodders17]

Our record in Elimination Finals should make no difference but it still creates nervousness.

DS

When was the last time we won one? late 70s im guessing.

 

[Smoking Aces]

When was the last time we won one? late 70s im guessing.

Elimination finals record: Played five, won two – 1975 v Collingwood, Waverley Park and 1977 v South Melbourne, Waverley Park, and lost three – 2013 v Carlton, MCG, 2014 v Port Adelaide, Adelaide Oval and 2015 v North Melbourne, MCG.

 

[Tiger Pops]

Elimination finals record: Played five, won two – 1975 v Collingwood, Waverley Park and 1977 v South Melbourne, Waverley Park, and lost three – 2013 v Carlton, MCG, 2014 v Port Adelaide, Adelaide Oval and 2015 v North Melbourne, MCG.

'13 - Blues 5 goal comeback - Judd - Yarren Betts ! :-(
'14 - Chose to kick against the wind. Over at 1/4 time
'15 - Just could not get over the team that had it over us for a LONG time - north.

We have around 7 players still on the list from 2015. Same senior coach.

Cut throat games can go either way, know for dishing up strange results. Mental readiness !!

 

[Birdman19]

Our Elimination losses Before Premiership Era
( BPE), were when we were psychologically fragile. Our C.P.E (Current Premiership Era) mindset is far tougher and much more resilient.

 

[graystar1]

This game will be won or lost by the team that wins the clearance centre bounces and stoppages.
Also, be aware that McInerney and McStay tend to drift forward and pose quite a risk there.
Good marks and they can kick goals.
If we lose the centre bounces and the Lions kick quickly to the forward line to their two big forwards we could be in trouble.
Daniher is no slouch and is supposed to be fired up.
These are negatives I know, but just pointed out some possibilities.

 

[Little Ziggyadee]

Your choice Ziggy Junior.
Big decision either way.
Wish then both the worst of luck.

In a perfect world they beat Collingwood and we beat Brisbane & Sydney and slap them AGAIN in the preliminary

 

[Little Ziggyadee]

Our Elimination losses Before Premiership Era
( BPE), were when we were psychologically fragile. Our C.P.E (Current Premiership Era) mindset is far tougher and much more resilient.

We are the yard Stick.
All of them I some way are copying everything we do.
From happy coach, to enjoying the moment to even the style.
Hardwick is a master and the rest are little slappers trying to become him.