NAB Cup Round 2, Dogs v Hawks

[Missing Dog]

Re: NAB Cup Round 2, Dogs v Hawks

Everyone needs a pat on the back from time to time, good work Ledge...three cheers for Ledge!

Also love your work TCD.

[ledge]

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Work and Ledge should never be said in the same sentence

[Missing Dog]

Re: NAB Cup Round 2, Dogs v Hawks

Work and Ledge should never be said in the same sentence

Even more so on a Friday afternoon?

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

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Who didn't play that might get a game in week 2 & at who's expense?

In: Hall, Akermanis, Hargrave & Wood.

Out: Boumann, Callan, Stack & Hill.

Agree on Callan, Stack and Hill, but would like to see Boumann get another chance. Still to be convinced about Tom Williams. Boumann ultimately could be a better option.
It will also be good to give Roughhead another opportunity at the expense of the injured Will Minson. Roughhead appeals as a future No. 1 ruckman.

[Missing Dog]

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Obviously without knowing the specifics of the inner sanctum it is hard to speculate on who will and won't be available for selection but I would've thought monitoring someone like Hahn's workload would be an option.

[Mantis]

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Obviously without knowing the specifics of the inner sanctum it is hard to speculate on who will and won't be available for selection but I would've thought monitoring someone like Hahn's workload would be an option.

Yep.

Wouldn't mind seeing Morris and one of Boyd/ Cross having a rest as well.

[The Underdog]

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Despite the concerns about the playing surface at Docklands last night, I have to say I'm much more concerned about us playing on the relaid turf next friday night. There's much more likelihood of newly laid turf shifting underfoot, which scares the hell out of me.

[ledge]

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I am at a loss to why the ground got like that, seriously i would have thought the stage etc is just put on top of the ground on legs, looks like half the ground was dug up!

Etihad management never ceases to amaze me. The league must have got some money out of the concerts i presume otherwise why would you let that happen?

[Dancin' Douggy]

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Was it just me or was Hill completely ineffectual on Sunday? Granted, he is a dry weather player but we need some intensity from the guy.

Those conditions made it impossible to judge.
What he did show was a willingness for the contest and general keenness.
Laid one great tackle I remember.

[Hotdog60]

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Despite the concerns about the playing surface at Docklands last night, I have to say I'm much more concerned about us playing on the relaid turf next friday night. There's much more likelihood of newly laid turf shifting underfoot, which scares the hell out of me.

I'm with you on this Underdog, you only need to go back in the past when new turf has ben laid. There were no end to the complaints from the clubs and how many serious injuries occurred as a result.

[Mantis]

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I'm with you on this Underdog, you only need to go back in the past when new turf has ben laid. There were no end to the complaints from the clubs and how many serious injuries occurred as a result.

They change the playing surface every 6 to 8 weeks nowadays and generally you don't see a problem.

[ledge]

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They change the playing surface every 6 to 8 weeks nowadays and generally you don't see a problem.

If thats the case they did a shocking job of replacing any of it between Monday and Friday, which would be only one day less time than they would get during the season.

Only needed to replace certain parts not all either.

[ledge]

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Same as the debacle they made of the ground a few weeks ago when the Victory had to play on it.

[Mantis]

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If thats the case they did a shocking job of replacing any of it between Monday and Friday, which would be only one day less time than they would get during the season.

Only needed to replace certain parts not all either.

They didn't replace any as it took them 33 hours to dismantle the stage used in the AC/DC concerts.

It was thought that with the A-league final being played on the Thursday night it was best to play with the surface they had and replace the grass after tomorrows game between North & Geelong.

[ledge]

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They didn't replace any as it took them 33 hours to dismantle the stage used in the AC/DC concerts.

It was thought that with the A-league final being played on the Thursday night it was best to play with the surface they had and replace the grass after tomorrows game between North & Geelong.

Well they must have had time to replace some in 3 days, anyway whatever the case Etihad management is a disgrace, as was pointed out a long time ago, they said ok to the AC/DC concerts without even looking at the schedules they had.
Money hungry Morons.

Even stuffed up how to get people in and out of the place at the AC/DC concert, they have had how many years now to learn and get it right?