by Steve Healy
It’s Saturday Afternoon and I’m in my bedroom, sitting on the chair at my desk, my own personal stronghold of football. Posters hang upon the walls and there are many discarded pieces of paper around the place with statistics that I have thought of and compared. The radio sits on the left of my desk, and my scoring folder is on the right. Many footy magazines and books lie around, including Footy Almanac 2007 and 2008 and A National Game. The Saturday Sport section is spread across the face of the desk, overlapping several footy related items. My footy is on the ground, under my feet, where it usually is. More than 50 Footy Records are held in my draws. The radio is on and the footy is starting in an hour. This is the footy season.
Collingwood come into the game as warm favourites and kick the first goal within seconds, thanks to a tidy Collingwood play resulting in a Travis Cloke goal. This is as good as it got for Collingwood in the quarter, however. Adelaide were adopting Hawthorn’s rolling zone, and its effect was prominent early. Andrew McLeod had the ball on a string running out of defence, which didn’t help the Pies cause either. A beautiful display from Adelaide saw the quarter out, despite a late goal from Marty Clarke. One of three Crow debutants Taylor Walker kicked a good goal for the Crows. As the players emerged to their huddles, Adelaide was winning by 23 points. Collingwood started the quarter with a comeback that was expected. They were able to string a couple of goals together and work their way back into the game. At half time, the margin was reduced to 13. Accurate kicking from Collingwood was a plus, despite 16 scoring shots to eight Collingwood were very well in the contest.
Nick Maxwell kicked a goal early in the third term that lifted the spirit of his team, and the Pies were on a roll. Five goals were kicked in a row to the Pies, and they looked on top. At this stage, I was expecting a big Collingwood victory. Adelaide didn’t concede ground, and fought their way back into the contest with smart footy. Jared Petrenko deserves an honourable mention, his commitment to the cause with impressive. He had started off his AFL career wonderfully. Petrenko had fought his way into the side, having been an emergency a number of times during the 2008 season. The scores were locked at three quarter time, and the nightmare was about to begin for Collingwood supporters.
Adelaide came away with a hard fought victory, a well deserved one. The last quarter was tight, close and controversial for magpie fans. Missed opportunities, questionable umpiring decisions and cleverness from Adelaide is what the black-and-white mob had to put up with. The Crows started off with a very convincing victory, as for Collingwood; don’t blame it on the umpires.
Collingwood 2.0 7.1 12.3 13.8 (86)
Adelaide 5.5 8.8 11.9 13.12 (90)
Goals
Collingwood: Cloke 2, Clarke 2, Maxwell 2, Medhurst 2, Anthony 2, Swan, Pendlebury, Davis.
Adelaide: Stevens 3, Van Berlo 2, Dangerfield 2, Porplyzia, Walker, Bock, Douglas, Knights, Petrenko.
Best
Collingwood: Pendlebury, Swan, O’Bree, Clarke, Maxwell, Lockyer.
Adelaide: McLeod, Vince, Edwards, Bock, Petrenko, Stevens.
My votes: McLeod (3), Vince (2), Pendlebury (1).
Umpires: Nicholls, Schmitt, Meredith.
Crowd: 41,591 at the MCG
Here’s the next best thing Josh- going through the archives
I can’t believe it’s already been 12 months since this match, I remember listening to it on the radio while watching the Grand Prix on the TV.
I’ve never paid any attention to the grand prix, and not only cos of the inconvient time its on.
Yeah, it seemed like yesterday
I am looking forward to the footy a lot more this year compared to last year. Can’t believe it was just a year ago, I remember getting worried the Crows wouldn’t make it to the ground lol.
lol, I remember that, their bus crashed.
I am as well Josh, but its the sort of quote I feel like I’ll be saying every year for the rest of my life
Yeah but that particular weekend was the opener for One HD so I was basically watching it for the whole weekend.
Good times.
Anyway Steve in the likely event that I go where and when should we meet?
So has anyone got any tips for the NAB Rising Star nomination for Round 1? I think someone like Ziebell or Naitanui will get it.
They should make junior general admission tickets at the MCG and Etihad under 18 instead of under 15.
8- I’ll tip Rory Sloane, 30 possessions in an Adelaide victory over Freo.
Outside Richmond station (just where you leave after you are about to cross the road) probably at 1:00
Is De Boer eligible for a nomination?
11: He’s played over 10 games so no.
Yeah possibly Natanui, although the centre wicket area at the Gabba isn’t exactly the favourite spot for ruckman.
10- Sounds like a plan.
Interested to see how Ben Howlett will go against the experience bodies of the Cats. I thought Melksham would have gotten a game before him. Is Howlett a midfielder?
Yeah De Boer played 17 games last year.
14- ok, nice
Yes, Howlett is a midfielder and has dominated throughout the nab cup, he was brilliant against the dees.
Josh, he is a mature body, he’s 21 and he won Peel Thunder’s B & F last year
happy birthday Toovey! 23 candles for you possum eyes
NOOOO!!!!! :( :( :( :(
Tigers to play Martin, Roberts, Nason and Farmer against Carlton.
Will Astbury be in the line-up?
lol Josh what’s wrong with Toovey’s birthday?
Petrie has broken his foot!
No Astbury, Damo. Full teams not in yet I don’t think.
Was meant to have a day off today, but had English SAC at 9am.
Asbury won’t play.
Well that’s annoying for North. About time Hale showed his worth at FF.
24 – Or lack of worth.
Haha, well either way now’s the time.
Stuff Hale, give Tarrant a go.
Yeah bit a hype on that kid, you’d want him to be good. Probably want to give him time in the VFL right now he’s finally got his body right.
It’s frustrating when you aggrivate your foot at training. Hopefully he will be back in the short term for North’s sake.
I’m looking forward to see Lucas play tomorrow night, he showed promising signs in the NAB Cup.
Hmm yeah, anyway got footy training now. Cya
Oh and Matt Campbell will be on The Bounce tonight (the North player, not the commentator)
I would say it’s aggravating when you aggravate anything at training.
..hey all
It’s aggrivating when you aggravate me with obvious aggravating statements like that lol kidding.
Where will you be sitting tomorrow night Adam?
There’s a kid at my school called Matt Campbell aswell, it’s pretty funny.
Ms Eid. How are you my friend?
I’m guessing the brunt of your work is over for the term.
Pretty sure Adam aint going.
Really? I thought he was. Sorry about that mistake Adam lol.
35- well im alright, i guess
my teacher was the victim to my snappy mood at the Jack situation.
“gee you really are snappy today”
lol thopught you would’ve moved on by now.
My parents left for New York today. I don’t have parents for 7 days.
Did anyone roll their eyes when you mentioned Jack today Danni? lol
Did anyone? Hahaha
btw Danni, if your on msn at the moment, it still doesn’t say your signed in.
42- nah it was more hugs actually. my friends were there for me. lol
“its okay Danni, it wont last”
Well who is going to be your target husband now Danni?
Its good to have such sympathetic friends…I’m used to being a boy, no girl would dare do that in a coed school.
45- still Jack.
im a strong girl, im not giving up!
Also Kane Lucas is set to make his debut for the Blues.
Yeah I mentoned that in n.o 29, I’m sure he will play a pivotal role in his debut.
Good for you Danni, never give up!
I think this is the perfect point in the conversation to mention Relton Roberts’ debut tomorrow once again. Excited about seeing the “Barunga Bullet” in action.
49- lmao i wont Damo
ITS WAR BLONDIE!!!
Oh, i’m so sore.
Lol, i loved it at footy training how this kid rocked up on his tractor late, ran a lap and another running drill we did, complained of asthma and got back in his tractor and drove off again.
Just got home from school, lol.
Was the bounce good? I didnt get to watch it of course, anyway, after seeing the teams for Richmond V Carlton im really feeling good about the footy season!
are you steve? I’m feeling terrified about it. I know we’re transforming but I didn’t know we’d look that terriblr on paper. Hopefully it’s deifferent on the field.
I didn’t watch it either. Peter Helliah isn’t funny.
Why did you just get home then?
I had to go straight home (I left at 2:30) from school to Torquay, where we picked up my brother from camp and had a barbeque and yeah it was fun.
Thomson and Connors will have to show something to stay in the side, great that Cousins is playing, as well as Roberts, Nason and Martin. Blues side looks strong, intersting to see Kane Lucas as an emergency though
The Bounce wasn’t too bad, I just saw the last 50 minutes of it. For a debut, it was pretty good. Humour was a bit juvenile, but still classier the The Footy Show, sadly enough.
im not watching the footy show, but recording it.
Susie, I think we drove past your uni today
:-O In Waurn Ponds? Or did you go past the Waterfront Campus? Near the beach?
The sweetest thing happened at uni today – I got asked out in the most romantic way possible: my mate asked me to go to the Geelong v. Brisbane game with him. He didn’t realise it wasn’t ’til July, but bless his little heart for trying :-p
i laughed so much i have a sore throat!
especially when Sidebottom got punked
59- nnnnnaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
60 – That was pretty funny! The look on his face when Maxwell started handing the stuff over to the guys… LOL
59- It was the one near where all the construction is going on on the roads. We stopped on Waurn Ponds on the way home too, I think, I laughed cos there was a pizza restaurant with GO CATS! written everywhere
Danni, as I drove past Gosch’s Paddock today Jack Anthony was training alone, taking shots on goal, I’m almost certain it was him
63 – Waurn Ponds with all the construction, that’s my uni. I WAS THERE TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
64- ………
im think im going to cry now..
And I know the pizza place you are talking about
Susie-
You know, Steel aint bad looking, now that i have had a better look. lol
why do the look soo cute in trackie pants!!
61 – I wouldn’t “nawww” too loud, LOL. He suggested that game because he goes for Brisbane -_-
66- Sorry Danni, I thought you’d be happy lol
Waurn Ponds is a nice area, thats for sure, but I dont get why there’s a safeway and a coles right next to each other
68 – I thought the same thing! I didn’t think much of him last year … he must have copied Joel Selwood of 2009 and gotten hot over the summer :-p
59: He’s given himself some time to prepare for this lol.
64: Good to know he didn’t have his blonde bimbo with him. Still hope for you yet Danni.
70- im seriously gonna cry…the figure of him alone kicking goals in the sunshine brings tears to my eyes….
71- I KNOW!! Selwood is soooo CUTE!!
and not in a duckie way lol
69- ohh, still though!! :)
Yeah, a true girlfriend would watch their boyfriend train, I could imagine you doing that danni
72- BRING IT BLONDIE!!
72 – Ouch! LOL. That’s mean :-p
73 – Exactly, as my friend said: footy is the way to my heart, it’s kinda the perfect thing to ask me, LOL
75 – We’re on your side Danni! We’re with you in this fight against the blondie :p
74- yeah i would, corse i would!
id be there in his number nine watching him train…..
PODSIADLY IS PLAYING!!!! YEAH BABY!!!!!!
I’m so happy for him – I’m worried I may cry before the game, LOL. It’s just such a happy story: The player overlooked by two clubs, makes his way down to Geelong after a stint in the VFL so that he can be a conditioning coach, already focusing on his career after football, gets called up to the Rookie List. And now, at 28 years of age, finally, his AFL debut.
Stuff crying Friday, I’m nearly crying now!
79- we are both so emotional!!
im crying ur crying…
ILY U JACKK!!
I just found the photo your talking about Danni, I must say your up against some stiff competition.
81- I think if i never eat again and dye my hair blonde it would be a fair match.
79- I know, its a fantastic story Susie. Lets just hope he can perform, like he has done in the VFL so many times
Danni – I saw your pictures from the family day. You’re so much prettier than her. I mean it.
I’m sorry Danni but the thing that struck me most was that she has a really nice nose. No joke. I’m sorry but that’s just what tood out to me…
83 – I don’t expect much from him this week – I think the occasion might get to him a bit. I HOPE he kicks a bag, but I’m not placing any expectations on him. I reckon Round 2 against the Hawks will be where he really steps up to bat.
85- DAMN U! lol its true.
BUT im not ruling out a nose job!
84- lol thanks for trying Susie.
87 – Seriously. She looks like a bottle blonde who doesn’t know how to wear her make-up, and looks haggard from starving herself.
Yes, she is pretty, but I think you look more vibrant and happy.
And Michael – YOU ARE NOT HELPING!!!!!!
Susie I’m sorry but me and Danni are honest with eachtoher.
I think she’d look more vibrant and happy if she smiled once in a while in a photo. lol
I think if you watch TFS, then watch the Bounce, the humour on the Bounce is the epitome of intelligence and good taste. I enjoyed the show tonight by the way, for the most part, although the quiz was pointless.
The main thing that made me cringe was Peter Helliar’s Hawthorn-face character, although I chuckled at Colin Banks. Exactly the guy you’d desperately want to avoid at all costs.
88- Susie u should have seen how bad my homeroom teacher copped it from me, i was in such a mood! lol he didnt dare to ask me any questions in class.
90- you know i dont smile in photos!!
dont get a nose job, danni, the last thing guys want is surgery on a girls face. Yeah he’ll probably ease in to AFL level with 50-60% game time and a goal or two
I have a theory on girls – they’re as pretty as their personality.
94 – Ok Steve, stop using Adam’s name to put forward your soppy comments.
Adam, you’re such a sweetie! LOL. There needs to be more people like you in the world.
i have two things over her
1. my hair length is wayy longer- TAKE THAT!! lol
2. not gonna say it on e public site but i think Susie might know lol
94- if thats the case, when should i be expecting him to knock on the door?? lol
1)What’s wrong with short hair?
Rihanna anyone?
2) I think Mikey A know’s aswell…
97: ;-)
97- Ohhh, I know, your smile is better
Well, as for comment 94, yes, to a point. Looks are still a factor, but personality is definitely the more important factor.
101- yeah….thats it steve.
lmaoo
102- Yeah, you need to look through a girl, sometimes looking at them is not enough to capture the heartfulness
101 – Steve…SHE DOESN’T SMILE!!!
I know I look like a jerk saying this stuff but you can’t say she has a nice smile if she’snever smiled before. lol
104 – That’s it Steve, get back on your own account, stop using Adam’s name like 94.
105- Of course Danni smiles, I can recall her smiling once or twice at the launch, and she has smiled in some of the photos she has sent us
106- Sorry to disappoint you, but that was definitely Adam.
No it sodding wasn’t!
…Fine, it was.
Really? It sounds like something you’d say. It come’s from the ‘looking through you’ line of thought. btw did u get that saying from the Beatles? They had a a song called I’m looking through you that talks about what your on about Steve. Good song too.
110- Nah, I actually didn’t, I’ve never heard of that song either, even though I don’t mind the Beatles and know plenty of their songs
It’s off their Rubber Soul album. I always think of it whenever you say that.
ok. is your mum disappointed about not being able to see the Tigers play Michael?
OPERATION BLONDE TAKEDOWN-
heres my plan of action..il plant a bottle of blonde bleach in the middle of a carpark, sit in a tree and when she comes past to pick it up, ill drop a massive net on her!
“There is only one thing worse than seeing the Tigers play, and that is not seeing the Tigers play” Oscar Wilde
Yeah she was but she’ll be back for Round 2 when we play your mob. Like most she’s written of this season already anyway. I’m recording the game for her.
Gotta love that man Adam.
We play you in Round 4
That’s a brilliant plan Danni, with just ten tiny flaws:
1. You don’t know her name
2. You don’t know her address
3. She isn’t near every carpark in Melbourne
4. Dale Thomas could pick it up first
5. You’re too small to hold a big net
6. You’re too busy with your study to even try
7. You can’t “plant” anything in concrete.
8. You can’t climb trees
9. There aren’t many trees in the middle of carparks, but at the edges there are often a few.
10. You can’t spell “i’ll”.
That is all.
Always with the elaborate schemes. Just stand behind her Danni and when she turns around hit her with some sweet chin music.
119- hahaha so true
119 – Very funny Bulman
1. that doesnt matter, i have a name for her myself lmao
2. doesnt matter
3. shes bound to pick up jack after training so ill do it in the Westpac center or watever its called carpark
4. ill give him one myself
5. it cnt be that heavy!!
6. ill bring my books with me
7. i didnt mean PLANT as in dig a hole!
8. YES I CAN! I LOVE TREES
9. Ill plant one
10. im so lazy to put the ‘ in abv words.
lol
Just got a query with point 8. How do you know Danni cant climb trees? It all depends on what sort of tree it is, I suppose, but I wouldnt jump to such conclusions
120- Hmm do you think Randy does favours?
Westpac Center? Jack isn’t a banker!
I suppose you could try stalking her haha
124: Maybe Danni should bring a ladder just incase the tree is too difficult for her to climb?
What would you do if you had her in a net? Makes much more sense jhust to hit her with sweet chin music, she’s KO’ed for life if you do that. End of problems right there.
126- its not the Lexus center anymore.
nahh thats way outta my league
I know he does
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtxGFYpMLnY
Randy is my ladder!
Bummer, it actualy IS the Westpac Center, Danni knew something I didn’t.
Oh I thought you were joking when you said I didnt know Jack was a banker, lol. Poor form Adam
130- LEGEND KILLER
While I stand embarrassed, I will now walk to the shower to drown my embarrassment before my dual SAC day tomorrow. Bye all.
135- I HAVE 2 SACS 2MRO TOO!! :(
134 – He was so awesome at this stage. He was beating up all the legends, and then…he became a legend himself.
Ok, im off now, but take this advice Danni: you’re a better girlfriend option for Jack, he just doesnt know it yet
137- Lol u can be Randy would get the job done lol
Him and Stacey made such a nice couple, shame.
But Jack doesnt look good with a blonde, i mean look at Fraiser both blondes and looking good, also notice the hieght bt Fraze and the Mrs.
139 – So true, I was quite crushed when he did this, Stacy was his gal and then BOOM! RKO!!! Well, I’m off cya later.
Some news-
Ben McEvoy is likely to play ahead of Michael Gardiner on Saturday night, Robbie Gray may miss out with a hamstring, and Porplyzia won’t play, only in the SANFL. Shuey and Waters both look set to play for the Eagles.
3 hours and two minutes to go, they should have the game live on tv!
141- someone is very excited.
thankgod msn is working again!!
SCHOOLS OUT!! WOOOOO!! :)
You’re lucky danni, we still have to do our sponsored work tomorrow, but still, the footy season starting is more important than school finishing.
The teams come out in half an hour or so
Sydney and North Melbourne teams are out. Bastinac named on the wing, Tarrant on extended bench.
bradshaw, mumford, seaby, kennedy, mcglynn and Jetta all in the swans team, Rohan an emergency
RICHMOND v CARLTON
Richmond
B: Shane Edwards, Kel Moore, Chris Newman
HB: Mitch Farmer, Luke McGuane, Will Thursfield
C: Dustin Martin, Brett Deledio, Ben Nason
HF: Tom Hislop, Jack Riewoldt, Richard Tambling
F: Relton Roberts, Mitch Morton, Robin Nahas
Foll: Troy Simmonds, Daniel Jackson, Trent Cotchin
I/C: Ty Vickery, Ben Cousins, Daniel Connors, Adam Thomson
Emg: Dean Polo, Graham Polak, Matthew White
New: Mitch Farmer (Port Adelaide), Dustin Martin (Bendigo), Ben Nason (Central District), Relton Roberts (NT Thunder)
Carlton
B: Bret Thornton, Michael Jamison, Aaron Joseph
HB: Paul Bower, Jarrad Waite, Jordan Russell
C: Ryan Houlihan, Marc Murphy, Heath Scotland
HF: Andrew Carrazzo, Lachie Henderson, Kade Simpson
F: Setanta O’hAilpin, Matthew Kreuzer, Eddie Betts
Foll: Robert Warnock, Bryce Gibbs, Brock McLean
I/C: Joe Anderson, Mitch Robinson, Andrew Walker, Chris Yarran
Emg: Shaun Grigg, Sam Jacobs, Kane Lucas
New: Lachie Henderson (Brisbane Lions), Brock McLean (Melbourne), Robert Warnock (Fremantle)
GEELONG CATS v ESSENDON
Geelong Cats
B: Josh Hunt, Matthew Scarlett, Harry Taylor
HB: Corey Enright, Tom Lonergan, Andrew Mackie
C: James Kelly, Jimmy Bartel, Joel Corey
HF: Steve Johnson, Tom Hawkins, Paul Chapman
F: Gary Ablett, Cameron Mooney, Shannon Byrnes
Foll: Brad Ottens, Cameron Ling, Joel Selwood
I/C: Mark Blake, Mitch Duncan, Darren Milburn, David Wojcinski
Emg: James Podsiadly, Steve Motlop, Nathan Djerrkura
New: Mitch Duncan (East Perth)
Essendon
B: Henry Slattery, Cale Hooker, Dustin Fletcher
HB: Heath Hocking, Tayte Pears, Courtenay Dempsey
C: Ricky Dyson, Jobe Watson, Brent Stanton
HF: Brent Prismall, Scott Gumbleton, Angus Monfries
F: Mark Williams, Patrick Ryder, Alwyn Davey
Foll: David Hille, Jason Winderlich, Andrew Welsh
I/C: Kyle Reimers, Jay Neagle, David Zaharakis, Ben Howlett
Emg: TBC
New: Ben Howlett (Peel Thunder), Mark Williams (Hawthorn)
SYDNEY SWANS v ST KILDA
Sydney Swans
B: Craig Bolton, Lewis Roberts-Thomson, Rhyce Shaw
HB: Tadhg Kennelly, Heath Grundy, Nick Malceski
C: Jarrad McVeigh, Brett Kirk, Lewis Jetta
HF: Ryan O’Keefe, Adam Goodes, Ben McGlynn
F: Jesse White, Daniel Bradshaw, Jarred Moore
Foll: Mark Seaby, Josh Kennedy, Jude Bolton
I/C: Kieren Jack, Martin Mattner, Shane Mumford, Ted Richards
Emg: Paul Bevan, Gary Rohan, Nick Smith
New: Daniel Bradshaw (Brisbane Lions), Lewis Jetta (Swan Districts), Josh Kennedy (Hawthorn), Ben McGlynn (Hawthorn), Shane Mumford (Geelong), Mark Seaby (West Coast)
BRISBANE LIONS V WEST COAST EAGLES
Brisbane Lions
B: Joel Patfull, Daniel Merrett,Ashley McGrath
HB: Josh Drummond, Matt Maguire, Jed Adcock
C: Justin Sherman, Daniel Rich, Michael Rischitelli
HF: Luke Power, Jonathan Brown, Jack Redden
F: Amon Buchanan, Brendan Fevola, Todd Banfield
Foll: Mitchell Clark, Jared Brennan, Simon Black
I/C: Travis Johnstone,Andrew Raines, Matthew Leuenberger, Brent Staker
Emg: Cheynee Stiller,Tom Rockliff, James Hawksley
PORT ADELAIDE v NORTH MELBOURNE
Port Adelaide
B: Jacob Surjan, Alipate Carlile, Andrew Moore
HB: Nathan Krakouer, Chad Cornes, Steven Salopek
C: Danyle Pearce, Domenic Cassisi, Jason Davenport
HF: Robbie Gray, Warren Tredrea, Brett Ebert
F: Cameron Hitchcock, Jay Schulz, Daniel Motlop
Foll: Dean Brogan, Travis Boak, Kane Cornes
I/C (from): Jackson Trengove, Scott Harding, Mitch Banner, Justin Westhoff, Paul Stewart, Matt Thomas, Nick Salter
New: Mitch Banner (Western Jets), Scott Harding (Brisbane Lions), Cameron Hitchcock (Glenelg), Andrew Moore (Eastern Ranges), Jay Schulz (Richmond), Jackson Trengove (Calder)
North Melbourne
B: Gavin Urquhart, Scott Thompson, Brady Rawlings
HB: Michael Firrito, Lachie Hansen, Scott McMahon
C: Ryan Bastinac, Jack Ziebell, Sam Wright
HF: Daniel Wells, Todd Goldstein, Brent Harvey
F: Leigh Harding, David Hale, Ben Warren
Foll: Hamish McIntosh, Liam Anthony, Andrew Swallow
I/C (from): Lindsay Thomas, Leigh Adams, Ben Ross, Nathan Grima, Corey Jones, Robbie Tarrant, Matt Campbell
New: Ryan Bastinac (Dandenong), Robbie Tarrant (Bendigo)
WESTERN BULLDOGS v COLLINGWOOD
Collingwood
B: Alan Toovey, Simon Prestigiacomo, Tarkyn Lockyer
HB: Harry O’Brien, Nick Maxwell, Heath Shaw
C: Luke Ball, Dane Swan, Ben Johnson
HF: Josh Fraser, John Anthony, Alan Didak
F: Paul Medhurst, Travis Cloke, Leon Davis
Foll: Darren Jolly, Scott Pendlebury, Dale Thomas
I/C (from): Shane O’Bree, Nathan Brown, Sharrod Wellingham, Steele Sidebottom, Leigh Brown, Brent Macaffer, Dayne Beams
New: Luke Ball (St Kilda), Darren Jolly (Sydney Swans)
FREMANTLE v ADELAIDE
Adelaide
B: Graham Johncock, Ben Rutten, Scott Stevens
HB: Brent Reilly, Nathan Bock, Michael Doughty
C: Myke Cook, Simon Goodwin, David Mackay
HF: Bernie Vince, Trent Hentschel, Tyson Edwards
F: Richard Douglas, Kurt Tippett, Taylor Walker
Foll: Jonathon Griffin, Nathan van Berlo, Scott Thompson
I/C (from): Tony Armstrong, Patrick Dangerfield, Ivan Maric, Andrew McLeod, Jared Petrenko, Rory Sloane, Will Young
New: Tony Armstrong (Calder), Will Young (North Ballarat)
Can’t BELIEVE Pods isn’t in the team *seethes*
He’ll play next weekend..
Just got back from parent teacher student interviews. They went well :)
146- I know, I thought he was in the team!
Don’t count him out, Corey is named, surely if Corey isnt 100% fit Pods will be the late inclusion
148 – That’s what I was thinking. Corey’s been named, but he’s probably a 50/50 chance of actually playing. Fingers corssed (sorry Corey! I know it’s game 200 for you! But I want Pods, dammit!)
The Dees have put Dunn and Jake Spencer ahead of Martin in the team. And he’s not even an emergency! im pretty disappointed
149- when u say Pods, i think of chocolate lmao
Twiddling with my Supercoach…although we can make changes involving players not from the Richmond-Carlton match tonight tomorrow it’s worth fixing.
Very long day at school today, needed a truck to take my holiday homework home :( :( :(
But FOOTY!!! :D :D :D
151 – We want BOTH kinds of Pods, don’t we, Danni? ;)
All of a sudden there’s 20 people in the footy tipping league we created.
154: Do we know any of them?
At least Dunks is making his debut – someone pointed out that his preseason game reminded them of Joel Corey, and now I can’t shake the thought. It makes me happy. We have someone to follow in Smitty’s steps when he retires in 5 – 6 years’ time :-)
Many of them seem to be Almanackers…
they’re all almanackers Josh, Daff spread the word about our comp
“Dunks” caught my eye in the preseason game against the Roos. In the 2nd quarter he did a nice dummy before slotting it calmly through the posts. I remember turning around and asking “Who’s 22?” for the first and only time.
Dunks and Smitty are both from the same town, too – East Perth!
And Josh – I told you Doms was gonna be in the side :-(
I think Geelong WANT to lose this game.
Maybe Dunks idolized Corey as a kid, if I could pick someone to follow it would be him anyway.
What are you going to do if Lonergan kicks four goals or so Susie?
161- Lonergan probably wont play forward
161 – Unlikely, as he is named at HB.
I am willing to give him ONE last chance – just the one, though.
Poor Richmond :-(
By-the-bye, I’m not sure if “Dunks” is his official nickname, it’s just something I decided to call him. Likely to be picked up as his nickname, though – it’s a pretty obvious choice, LOL
great first half of action, Blues look fairly clean, but at the same time the Tigers arent bad. Relton Roberts looks the likes
Great game, the last quarter was a bit sub-par though.
Chris Yarran is in for a big year, as is Eddie Betts.
Pretty ordinary tonight, some good signs from the youngsters.
OUT: Edwards, Simmonds, Hislop
IN: Graham, Post, Dea
Simmonds needs to go I agree, but I thought Hislop showed some good signs.
Hislop got a nice goal and is hard at it, but he makes too many skill errors for my liking. Edwards and Simmonds were just useless. Connors was horrible early too but he improved.
And Moore needs some defence lessons.
Hislop looked too much like Martin, and Edwards looked a lot tougher than previous years. Nason was alright, and I was hoping Relton would kick a goal late in the game.
Roberts was lively, but so many of his possessions came from marks on the half back flank. Martin was strong, but he just doesnt stand out.
And why on earth was Angus Graham left out of the team? makes no sense. Great signs for the Blues, really impressed with Carrazzo, McLean, Betts, Waite and Henderson did a few good things
And I was impressed with Connors, especially in the second half, he led the Tigers with 24 possessions