Match Preview - PF - St.Kilda vs Western Bulldogs

[Sockeye Salmon]

Re: Match Preview - PF - St.Kilda vs Western Bulldogs

How did you feel when Brodie Holland did that to Monty in 06?

I would be filthy on our team mentality and Dylan's character if he did that. If it's in play, fair enough, if it's Holland style, I guarantee you I'll be changing my username.

Meh. I think I could learn to live with it.

[LostDoggy]

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Big thanks to all who previewed the game for us fellow Woofers!

TCD - love your work - I think I hate just about everything about the Aints as well!

Mantis - your subtle use of language and names woven into the content of your paragraph on St. Nick was just fabulous - absolutely priceless Gold!

Like you, my heart is having a bit of an argument with my head, and I'm thinking of telling my head to just shut the f***k up!

[LostDoggy]

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Sorry I had to work instead of write about footy this week, folks, (a fool, indeed! also had a family member in hospital so been a difficult week personally) but looks like the others have done a stellar job in any case.

Like I said to Mantis, though, if we make the GF I will be first in line to write anything. Heck, if we win the flag I'll do the Grand Final Summary skinny-dipping in a pool of sharks at Melbourne Aquarium.

[LostDoggy]

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My match ups: Hooper out for everitt

Lake: Schneider Morris: Reiwoldt Hargrave: Milne
Wood: Peake Williams: Koschitzke Harbrowempster
Cross: Goddard Picken: Hayes Gainsiracusa: Ray
Everitt: Blake Murphy: Fisher Grant: Eddy
Gilbee: Gilbert Hall: Dawson Addison: Gram

Hudson: Gardiner Griffen: Jones Boyd: Dal Santo

Johnson Montagna
Minson McEvoy
Eagleton Gwilt
Ward McQualter

[EasternWest]

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I was angry but I also thought it was stupid; why the hell would someone knock out Monty? If you're going to do it, make sure it's a key opponent.

I'm desperate to see the Bulldogs in a GF. I can live with anything that will make it happen.

Well, Monty did kick four goals.

Meh. I think I could learn to live with it.

Fair enough. That's your take on it.

For me, I'd want to win as clean as possible. Aside from being how I like footy played, it also means there'd be no reason for any other supporters to say "you only won because..." etc etc.

[Doc26]

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There's a part of me that likes the idea of going in as supreme underdog to this game (& next week if we get through) but I've got to say it's really starting to get my back up to hear the likes of Anthony Hudson, smug little .rick, continue to make commentary as if there are only 3 remaining. I hope we 'shove it right up 'em'.

[DOG GOD]

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Fantastic read. Well done to all involved.

I agree with Doc. I love the feeling of being the underdog and the fact that stkilda have all the pressure on them to actually "win". If we can be within 2 goals at 3 qtr time the added pressure might just be enough for them to crack.

Certain players will have to play out of their skins, and certain sainters will have to have off nights, but we will have to make EVERY opportunity count. Kicking skills to be 100% and shots on goal from 30-40m out need to go thru...no questions asked.

Anything is possible.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

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It'll be interesting to see how much we throw the side around. IE. Lake/Murphy forward? Personally I think Murph needs to play forward for us to win, but I wouldn't mind seeing Lake forward for 5 or so minutes if we've got momentum.

[Mantis]

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It'll be interesting to see how much we throw the side around. IE. Lake/Murphy forward? Personally I think Murph needs to play forward for us to win, but I wouldn't mind seeing Lake forward for 5 or so minutes if we've got momentum.

I would too, even if we cop a goal or 2 the other way I would like us to be bold tonight.

[DOG GOD]

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The players shouldnt be playing within their skins. Its a prelim for F sake. Play out of your skins like it will be the last game u ever play. All of us here on this forum would die to have an opportunity to represent our club in a PM possible GF, so get out there an take nothing for granted, leave nothing on the field. Walk off the MCG battle scarred and completely drained mentally and physically.

Give your all and you never know.....

We may just be in a GF next week.

[1eyedog]

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Grant has to perform in some capacity tonight. He either needs to get involved in the game by leading hard and demading the ball or he needs to drag Gilbert away from Hall.

Because Gia is an unknown quality in big games IMO Grant is key to our success rate once in our forward F50. I realise he is young but he has a very important role to play tonight.

I think he will play well and given the last two weeks there may be some heat off him from the Saints defence.

Tonight he can make a name for himself, but if he is not allowed to play creatively because the Saints close down his space then he needs to work hard and be smart to create it for Hall.