Port Adelaide V Western Bulldogs - 2nd Preliminary Final 2021

[angelopetraglia]

Weather Watch (5am update), forecast is getting windier. 40 km/h is going to make it difficult for marking and even getting the ball onto your boot if you kicking action is suspect.

Adelaide area
Partly cloudy. High (80%) chance of showers. Possible small hail. Winds west to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h tending south to southwesterly 25 to 40 km/h during the day.

[Danjul]

To me the choice of medical sub will be fascinating and of the four named can't see Wally making the cut. Finals are a slog so you either need physicality or the capability to add speed/ground coverage late. Young is obviously there as coverage for Martin but my worry is then playing two non physical types (Young and Schache) in a tight tense final might not be the best way to go especially if it becomes wet later in game. Richards would add some run and carry while Scott could possibly play a specific role on an opposition mid. So to answer my own question my preference would be Richards, Scott, Young, Wallis.

My recollection of the previous game, last minute, was Young took a strong contested mark and handballs to Smith. Smith ran and had a shot at goal. Ball fell short by cms. We lost.

It was close to our best passage of play in the second half. Very physical from both. They combined well

My vote is for Young.

[Mofra]

Weather Watch (5am update), forecast is getting windier. 40 km/h is going to make it difficult for marking and even getting the ball onto your boot if you kicking action is suspect.

Adelaide area
Partly cloudy. High (80%) chance of showers. Possible small hail. Winds west to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h tending south to southwesterly 25 to 40 km/h during the day.

Bad weather plays into our hands, given we're only playing 2 KPD and they are Cordy/Gardner who are, respectfully, not a duo opposition coaches would worry too much about.

Josh Schache appears to play much better in the wet than the dry as well. Counter-intuitive but true.

[SquirrelGrip]

Dogs by 31.
First goal VDM/JJ
BOG Macrae/Libba

I know, I'm hedging my bets.

Ollie Wines gets a corky in the first half, can't play the game out. Zaine looks sheepish as Wines limps off...

Schack kicks 4.

[EasternWest]

In 2016 I was on shift for every one of our first three finals, and I am on shift, at the same station, for our prelim tomorrow night. Now I don't want to say I believe in Voodoo superstition but in light of the lining up over events we are definitely winning tomorrow night.

[bornadog]

In 2016 I was on shift for every one of our first three finals, and I am on shift, at the same station, for our prelim tomorrow night. Now I don't want to say I believe in Voodoo superstition but in light of the lining up over events we are definitely winning tomorrow night.

[Grantysghost]

Message to Player Sponsors from Woof's own Baaaaaaz.

Think it's relevant to all members so I'll put it here :

Link

[jeemak]

We’re Geelong in first week of finals treated similarly?

This appears to be small minded and parochial of SA Health unless there’s something we’re missing.

Agree that Bevo & boys will use this as more fuel for the fire. I think boys will come out hard tonight - let’s pray it’s for all 4 quarters and no serious injuries - whether we make it through or not. So proud of the club & that our supporters and club have, in Ron Burgundy parlance, remained classy.

Let's hope they leave a little in the tank for tomorrow Josie!!!

[josie]

Thx Jeemak. Shows I cannot wait.

[jeemak]

Thx Jeemak. Shows I cannot wait.

I'm a bit like you, in that I can't wait.

However, tonight I want to see the two teams beat the living suitcase out of each other so as to still be feeling it in a fortnight!

[EasternWest]

It's unfair that he's still so dreamy with only half a face.

[jeemak]

It's unfair that he's still so dreamy with only half a face.

I actually think the population is better looking in masks, as most of the funky stuff happens at the bottom half of the face. Easton is an exception that proves this rule.

[Mofra]

I actually think the population is better looking in masks, as most of the funky stuff happens at the bottom half of the face. Easton is an exception that proves this rule.

Ryan Griffen says hello.
Normal face except for the fact that his eyes are kissing cousins.

[Bulldog Joe]

Message to Player Sponsors from Woof's own Baaaaaaz.

Think it's relevant to all members so I'll put it here :

Link

To Dogs Group got their message from Lachie Hunter

https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/v...=1599694139001

[jeemak]

Ryan Griffen says hello.
Normal face except for the fact that his eyes are kissing cousins.

That's why I didn't claim for Easton to be THE exception who proves the rule!