Demons V Bulldogs - Round 1 17/3/24 MCG 1.00pm

[josie]

After last year I said I wouldn't front up again for an away game vs Melbourne... But alas, I have my tickets for Sunday.

Dogs by 13.
FG Marra.
BOG Treloar.

Ha ha. Like your predictions. Let?s hope Doggies stick it right up ?em.

[DOG GOD]

Melb by 32 points
Bog : Libba
First goal : Weightman

[azabob]

Does Sydney’s win make Melbournes performance in round one better or worse?

[jeemak]

Neither I don't think. Sydney also had two days break on the Pies.

Very difficult to tell what's going on.

[azabob]

History suggests we are going to be in for a long and rough afternoon.

Five new players is concerning.

Two are questionable if their form is warranted to be picked and one hasn?t played at the level for a ridiculous amount of time. Harmes and Sanders for mine deserve their spot.

Khamis as our second key defender frightens me massively. Coupled with Bramble and Coffield our defensive mix is not ideal. Don?t get me started on the Fritsch match up?

May and Lever typically feast on our forwards, hopefully we have figured out how to avoid them and score consistently throughout the match.

Surely the plan is to ruck English and Lobb 60% and 40% to really drive home the advantage over Gawn on such a hot day?

The biggest thing that pisses me off is the afl and the fixture bullshit. We should not have to worry about that little grub snippet Pickett as he should be suspended?

[azabob]

Neither I don't think. Sydney also had two days break on the Pies.

Very difficult to tell what's going on.

Why is it difficult? It’s not like 4 clubs have played two games without us playing one! Oh wait…

[Happy Days]

Why is it difficult? It’s not like 4 clubs have played two games without us playing one! Oh wait…

The most devastating part is that we didn’t get to share in the overwhelming success of Opening Round.

[meenies]

At end of last year there was talk that Bevo will coach from the boundary line this year. Will we see that tomorrow?

[Bumper Bulldogs]

Doggies by 27 points
BOG Trelor
1st Goal English.

Really confident this week for the first time in many years we?ve had no distractions and negativity around our preseason.

Smiths injury cold be a blessing in disguise honestly.

[Dry Rot]

Dogs 21 points
FG Naughton
BOG Libba

May to lose his shit and get reported

Harmes to be involved in the first fight, and then the next three

[EasternWest]

Dogs 21 points
FG Naughton
BOG Libba

May to lose his shit and get reported

Harmes to be involved in the first fight, and then the next three

It was at this time that James Harmes realised the entire league is correct - Bailey Fritsch does have an extremely punchable head.

[GVGjr]

Starting to get a bit excited about today's game, really looking forward to seeing if we can match a very good opponent at the G.

[MrMahatma]

Nervous. Apprehensive. Somewhat frightened.

I?m not sure I have the energy for footy season to be back in full swing. I?m not sure my emotions can handle an 8 goal first round loss to the Dees.

The game starts at midday Brisbane time which, fortunately, makes it kinda socially acceptable for me to have a few beers during the match.

[jazzadogs]

Dogs by 27
Bog Bont
First goal McNeil (if he’s sub, Westy)

Quietly confident we’ll be too good for the Dees this week. Our midfield appears up for the challenge, Tim has a massive role with Lobb supporting, and our key forward depth should be too much for their defence. Expecting LJ to have a field day.

Hoping to make it for at least a half. Likely to have a child with me who naps at 1230…. Hmmm

It's a rare afternoon game for us so I'm bringing my one year old for his mcg debut. Going all out and getting the train in as well.

Hoping for a 20 point dogs win, first goal Sanders, Coffield BOG as he completely blankets Fritsch.

[josie]

It's a rare afternoon game for us so I'm bringing my one year old for his mcg debut. Going all out and getting the train in as well.

Hoping for a 20 point dogs win, first goal Sanders, Coffield BOG as he completely blankets Fritsch.

Lovely jazzadogs. Let?s hope it?s a great day for you and your little one. Your predictions would be bloody brilliant should they come to fruition. If I see a dad with dear little tot I?ll think it?s you!!