Ins and Outs - First Final

[LostDoggy]

Re: Ins and Outs - First Final

OK a little controvesial here, but the midfield seemed to function better without Griff the last few weeks. Should we leave him out for another week?
We beat Geelong the last time without him.

[Mantis]

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OK a little controvesial here, but the midfield seemed to function better without Griff the last few weeks. Should we leave him out for another week?
We beat Geelong the last time without him.

No way, he was our best & most consistent player in the finals last year. If he is fit he MUST play.

[bulldogtragic]

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Who takes Ottens?

Good question.

I can see Gamble, Mooney, Hawkins and Ottens all their at one stage to stretch us.

We counter that with Lake, Morris and Shaggy. So we may be one tall back down, unless Welsh goes down back to say Gamble, Shaggy to Mooney, Lake to Ottens and when Ottens goes back into the ruck Welsh can go forward or play loose man. But we also need Shaggy's run.

Good question in deed.

[The Coon Dog]

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Here's one for you!

Boyd out suspended. I hope not though.

[G-Mo77]

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Here's one for you!

Boyd out suspended. I hope not though.

Wouldn't think so. I'm sure they will have a look but I think he will get cleared.

[bulldogtragic]

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If head clashes are outlawed, then all touching and contact has to be taken out too.

[The Coon Dog]

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If head clashes are outlawed, then all touching and contact has to be taken out too.

The head clash was Crossy.

[bulldogtragic]

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The head clash was Crossy.

My bad TCD... I was at the game and didn't see Boyd's issue, anyone know what Boyd being looked at for?

[LostDoggy]

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Is Gia a certainty to play all finals?

He played well in the first half v Geelong but was quiet after that and made a couple of really bad mistakes in the last quarter. He was a contributor nevertheless. Today I thought was Gia's worst game for a long time. He looked flat, slow and avoided body contact quite a few times.

In full flight Gia is in our best 18 but if he's struggling I'd rather Reid/Everitt play.

Obviously Gia will play against the Cats, but if he doesn't perform I wonder if they'll stick with him. Especially since Reid has given us a lot in the last few weeks (esp. today) and Everitt was solid too.

Hudson/Griff have to come back in though. Reid might end up being unlucky ala Cal Ward last year.

Gia is so important to our team when he gets the ball we get a goal . The changes are simple Reid and Everitt for Griffen and Hudson. Glad to see Everitt play such a good game

[LostDoggy]

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Some collingwood supporters near me were filthy about a trip at one stage by one of
our boys, maybe that was the boyd incident? Its hard to tell when you're at the game.
anyone catch the incident on tv?

[Bornadog]

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Some collingwood supporters near me were filthy about a trip at one stage by one of
our boys, maybe that was the boyd incident? Its hard to tell when you're at the game.
anyone catch the incident on tv?

Wasn't the trip Johnno? They got the free on the boundary line 50 metres out.

[G-Mo77]

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I can't recall it, just know he's being investigated.

He took Shaw out off the ball. There was no high contact though which is why I think he'll be safe. The only thing that is against him is that is was well off the ball.

The "trip" if I recall was when Johno tried to kick the ball off the ground. A Collingwood player was in the same spot so it looked like he stuck his leg out to trip him. Nothing in it.

[Dogs 24/7]

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As for this week, I would have the following (assuming the suggested in's are ready to go);

In: Griffen, Hudson
Out: Everitt, Reid

That makes the most sense. Hard call for the selectors.

[Mofra]

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The "trip" if I recall was when Johno tried to kick the ball off the ground. A Collingwood player was in the same spot so it looked like he stuck his leg out to trip him. Nothing in it.

There was one where he was chasing Brad Dick, tried to dive/tackle/push as Dick kicked it, caught his hand on Dick's foot. Correct free but not reportable anymore.

[G-Mo77]

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There was one where he was chasing Brad Dick, tried to dive/tackle/push as Dick kicked it, caught his hand on Dick's foot. Correct free but not reportable anymore.

Yep that is another one. The other one may not have even been Johnno.