Tom Liberatore and Mitch Wallis push for Dogs' debut

[Before I Die]

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Giansiracusa named in the back pocket? I know listed positions don't really mean anything, but would the MC name Gia in the back pocket? How much credibility does this Footy Show team have? Is it just their best guess or has it really come from the club? I won't be surprised if the actual team is significantly different.

[Dazza]

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AFL teams had Vespremi on the half forward flank and no Wallis.

[LostDoggy]

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I'll just assume it's made up and wait till tomorrow at 5

[G-Mo77]

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I'll just assume it's made up and wait till tomorrow at 5

Yeah, I think that is the case as well.

[LostDoggy]

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You know what, I don't care which one plays first, or if they play together (no offence intended) - let's just get it happening!!!!!!!! Bring on Sunday

[Bornadog]

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You know what, I don't care which one plays first, or if they play together (no offence intended) - let's just get it happening!!!!!!!! Bring on Sunday

I agree, I think they are both exciting prospects for the future.

[LostDoggy]

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You know what, I don't care which one plays first, or if they play together (no offence intended) - let's just get it happening!!!!!!!! Bring on Sunday

Exactly MG ...... my thoughts as well, it's been too long between drinks (at the Dome)

[EasternWest]

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Can't you read, Gilbee played well in one final, and no they were not in any particluar order and Lake virtually lost us a spot in the GF with his stupid push of Riewoldt that changed the game. Last year Riewoldt kicked four on Lake after half time and thats what we lost by. Show me a game where Lake dominated in the finals agaisnt the so called non pretenders you talk about?

Going off topic aside, I've found this thread pretty interesting. Good points have been raised on both sides.

But I had to speak on this: In no way will I ever blame Lake for that. Though I agree that it did change the game, it was a ridiculous piece of over officiating that a game as great as that game just did not deserve.

Back on topic. Does anyone know for sure whether one or both of the boys will debut? From what I've been hearing it seemed more likely to be Libba. Can we take both of them in?

[Bornadog]

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Going off topic aside, I've found this thread pretty interesting. Good points have been raised on both sides.

But I had to speak on this: In no way will I ever blame Lake for that. Though I agree that it did change the game, it was a ridiculous piece of over officiating that a game as great as that game just did not deserve.

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Agree, I love Lake.

I was just trying to show that you can pick one or two moments in a game and turn that around and say the player is not good. Members and so called supporters love to pick on guys like Gia and Shaggy because they make a mistake in a game and judge the whole game on it. Often these guys are set a role to play by the coach but supporters want them all to be super stars. Many times I sit in the stand and hear the abuse towards both these guys after one silly mistake and i just shake my head. Its all a matter of perception.

Back on topic. Does anyone know for sure whether one or both of the boys will debut? From what I've been hearing it seemed more likely to be Libba. Can we take both of them in?

We will soon find out.

[mjp]

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Giansiracusa named in the back pocket?

Not a bad idea that.

[Mantis]

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Back on topic. Does anyone know for sure whether one or both of the boys will debut? From what I've been hearing it seemed more likely to be Libba. Can we take both of them in?

No reason why we couldn't, but I don't think both will play. Personally I don't think either of them will play.

[Mantis]

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Not a bad idea that.

Would lack of pace be an issue?

[EasternWest]

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Oh sorry, I wasn't taking a poke at you. I saw your later comment. I agreed with what you said about it being a turning moment.

I just can't blame Lake as the bump was pretty much the same tactic that had clamped down on Riewoldt so effectively all night. Roughing him up and cutting off his supply was working beautifully, up till that point.

No reason why we couldn't, but I don't think both will play. Personally I don't think either of them will play.

Because?

[Mofra]

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Would lack of pace be an issue?

I'd say yes.
He's very good in congestion and I'd prefer we find a way to maximise on that advantage - I wouldn't think he'd keep up with many (if any) oppositon forwards on the lead, especially against Essendon who are a quick side.
Very good football brain might help him a bit.

[Mantis]

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Because?

Of the lack of flexibility they provide.

Just think when we are getting down to picking our bench players we need guys who can multiple positions and at this stage I see these 2 as only midfielders.