Rules for the JLT?

[mjp]

Anyone know how big the squads are? Is there any change to the length of quarters? Are the new rules for runners and water carriers IN or OUT during JLT games...

[Go_Dogs]

No idea re any of the above. Haven't read/seen a thing about it...

[chef]

Who and when are we playing?

[bornadog]

Anyone know how big the squads are? Is there any change to the length of quarters? Are the new rules for runners and water carriers IN or OUT during JLT games...

I tried searching and couldn't find a thing.

Who and when are we playing?

Thursday, February 28
CARLvESS CarltonEssendon	Ikon Park	6.40pm EDT	Fox Footy
Friday, March 1
WCEvGEEL West Coast EaglesGeelong Cats	Leederville Oval	4.10pm WST	Fox Footy
Saturday, March 2
NMFCvSTK North MelbourneSt Kilda	Avalon Airport Oval (Werribee)	1.10pm EDT	Fox Footy
ADELvPORT Adelaide CrowsPort Adelaide	The Memorial Oval (Port Pirie)	3.40pm CDT	Fox Footy
GWSvSYD GWS GiantsSydney Swans	Blacktown International Sportspark	7.10pm EDT	Fox Footy
Sunday, March 3
BLvHAW Brisbane LionsHawthorn	Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex	12.40pm EST	Fox Footy
RICHvMELB RichmondMelbourne	Deakin Reserve (Shepparton)	4.40pm EDT	Fox Footy
GCFCvWB Gold Coast SunsWestern Bulldogs	Great Barrier Reef Arena (Mackay)	6.40pm EST	Fox Footy
Monday, March 4
FREvCOLL FremantleCollingwood	HBF Arena (Joondalup)	3.40pm WST	Fox Footy
Thursday, March 7
GEELvESS Geelong CatsEssendon	GMHBA Stadium	7.10pm EDT	Fox Footy
Friday, March 8
GWSvADEL GWS GiantsAdelaide Crows	UNSW Canberra Oval	7.10pm EDT	Fox Footy
Saturday, March 9
PORTvNMFC Port AdelaideNorth Melbourne	Alberton Oval	12.40pm CDT	Fox Footy
MELBvBL MelbourneBrisbane Lions	Casey Fields (Cranbourne)	4.10pm EDT	Fox Footy
HAWvRICH HawthornRichmond	UTAS Stadium (Launceston)	7.10pm EDT	Fox Footy
Sunday, March 10
SYDvGCFC Sydney SwansGold Coast Suns	Oakes Oval (Lismore)	1.10pm EDT	Fox Footy
WBvSTK Western BulldogsSt Kilda	Mars Stadium (Ballarat)	4.10pm EDT	Fox Footy
FREvWCE FremantleWest Coast Eagles	Rushton Park (Mandurah)	4.10pm WST	Fox Footy
Monday, March 11
COLLvCARL CollingwoodCarlton	Morwell Recreation Reserve	2.10pm EDT	Fox Footy

[Axe Man]

From this I believe all the rules changes (including runners and water carriers) are IN for the JLT. It would make little sense if they weren't in for the pre-season comp but brought in for the season proper, but then this is the AFL we are talking about.

Know the new rules? Here's what will look different this weekend

[Mantis]

Whilst we know that the results of the JLT means nothing, are we at all concerned that our 2 opponents are teams likely to finish in the bottom 4?

[Axe Man]

Whilst we know that the results of the JLT means nothing, are we at all concerned that our 2 opponents are teams likely to finish in the bottom 4?

Last year we played 2 teams that ended up finishing top 4 (and the pies almost won the flag), it didn't seem to help us much. I don't think it really matters who we play.

[bornadog]

Whilst we know that the results of the JLT means nothing, are we at all concerned that our 2 opponents are teams likely to finish in the bottom 4?

I am not worried, practise matches are to experiment and see if the preseason tactics can be put into place and which players are ready for the main season. Doesn't really matter who the opponents are.

[bornadog]

JLT1: v Gold Coast, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay (6.40pm AEST, Sunday, March 3)
JLT2: v St Kilda, Mars Stadium, Ballarat (4.10pm AEDT, Sunday, March 10)

Players to watch

Sam Lloyd: Hungry with a point to prove after just 15 games in the past two seasons at Richmond. Every time a Dogs player has spoken this pre-season, they mention Lloyd's impact on the track. Look for it to translate in a dangerous role at half-forward.

Bailey Smith:Has overcome his Achilles complaint and back to full training, set to feature in at least one of the two matches. Impressive clearance player with explosive breakaway speed, will complement the inside grunt of Tom Liberatore and Mitch Wallis.

Tim English:Ready to grab his spot as No.1 ruck by both hands. Tipped into triple figures on the scales and has enjoyed his first injury-free pre-season.

What’s new

First it was the Cadbury fruit and nut bar on his forearm, now Liberatore has added two characters from The Simpsons to his tattoo collection on his biceps.On-field, skipper Easton Wood is back to his permanent role in defence and will be joined by recruit Taylor Duryea – the pair both spending time as forwards in 2018.


Missing

Tom Boyd(back) andLiam Picken(concussion symptoms) continue to work away from the main group and will be watching on from the sidelines.Jason Johannisen(ankle),Lin Jong(hamstring) andBuku Khamis(knee) have all sustained setbacks this month and won't take part.Lukas Webb(neck)andBailey Dale(ankle) remain several weeks off full training. – Mitch Cleary

[Mantis]

The author (Mitch Cleary) obviously missed most of 2018.

[chef]

When do tickets go on sale for the Ballarat game?

[Axe Man]

When do tickets go on sale for the Ballarat game?

They already are: http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/venue...tistid=1414842

[bornadog]

They already are: http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/venue...tistid=1414842

I think members get in free?

[Axe Man]

I think members get in free?

Yes free for GA, extra if you want a reserved seat.

[Axe Man]

Essendon v Carlton teams named - looks like they run with an 8 man bench.