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LaurieHolden
Floreat Gymnorhina tyrannica
Joined: 22 Feb 2009 Location: Victoria Park
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^ there's not one AFL game in Melbourne this weekend.
3 of the scheduled matches start at 6.30pm, the other late afternoon.
Health and safety / player welfare disregarded? That's a stretch.
In Round 1, two matches are closer to traditional start times.
The transition from February to March in Melbourne brings an average high temperature of 22.9°C.
The AFL have delayed matches previously and have strict policies around this. AFL Victoria State League & Talent Program Guidelines -
Temperature equal to, or greater than 36°C at the scheduled commencement of the game:
a) A VFL or TAC Cup match shall not commence if the temperature at the scheduled commencement time is equal to or exceeds 36°C.
The lightning safety rule of 30/30 will be observed i.e. when play is to be stopped when the lightning to thunder ratio reaches 30 seconds or less (time between when the lightning is seen, and the last thunder is heard) play will be suspended and participants will be moved to a safe structure. _________________ "The Club's not Jock, Ted and Gerry" (& Eddie)
2023 AFL Premiers
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joemamone@gmail.com
Joined: 27 Jul 2020
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I prefer McInnes ahead of Johnson any day of the week. He is more intense and does not drop easy overhead marks. _________________ Believer |
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R.Barham
Joined: 25 Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne
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I don't believe either will be selected ?!
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Jezza
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Joined: 05 Sep 2010 Location: Ponsford End
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warburton lad wrote: | For what it is worth, I still believe that the season is beginning way to early- I have authentic concerns for players in what might be very hot conditions around the nation- whatever happened to player welfare??? |
Well said. I share the same concerns and annoyance that the season is starting too early.
It's the earliest start to a season since 2000 when the season was brought forward by a few weeks to make way for the Sydney Olympics which would start in mid-September.
Why the need to start so early. On purely selfish terms, I was hoping to enjoy being the reigning premiers for a few more weeks _________________ | 1902 | 1903 | 1910 | 1917 | 1919 | 1927 | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1935 | 1936 | 1953 | 1958 | 1990 | 2010 | 2023 | |
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Pies2016
Joined: 12 Sep 2014
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I’m also picturing a team selection where neither Johnson or McInnes are selected in the opening round. I’m also factoring in that Howe won’t be rushed back in either.
Whenever you play good opposition, you’re always looking to put out a versatile, flexible team that’s capable of reverting to a plan B or C in case plan A isn’t working ( and that obviously happens more often against better opponents ). Our flexibility comes from the likes of Cox, Naicos, W H E, Lipinski and even Frampton to an extent and its those types who can change things up around the ground. I feel like we’re better served with Cox starting forward and with the back up ruck work to be shared between Cox and Frampton ( they executed this against the Tigers ) This would require Dean to be selected and the absence of Howe and Deans ability to play as a key defender if Frampton is required elsewhere, makes his debut increasingly likely.
Playing an in form Noble also appeals because this allows Crisp to play more around the ball and present as the extra midfielder needed to run the Giants on ballers into the ground late in quarters.
I don’t usually buy into team selections because it only sets you up for failure but it’s the first game of the year, so I will have a crack
Below assumes Howe and Murphy are unavailable. Dean misses out if Howe comes up.
Dean Frampton Maynard
Noble Moore Quaynor
Jaicos Mitchell Sidey
Schultz Miochek Lipinski
Elliot Cox. Hill
Cameron DeGoey. Naicos
W H E Pendlebury Crisp. McCreery
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RudeBoy
Joined: 28 Nov 2005
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I'm not sure that either Johnson or McInnis will come into the side, but if one of them comes in, I agree with Swoop that it's more likely to be Johnson.
I actually like Frampton in defence, as he is reminiscent of Presti, in his total focus on blanketing his opponent. His extra height will help free up Moore and Howe to play their intercepting roles.
Schultz will prove to be a marked improvement on Ginni, who had a very poor GF. Schultz is a pressure forward and a complete team player - with grunt.
Like others, I'm tipping Lipinski, now that he has fully recovered from his shoulder injuries, will have his best ever season.
Overall, I predict we will perform considerably better this year, and will start the season with a convincing win over the midgets. |
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LaurieHolden
Floreat Gymnorhina tyrannica
Joined: 22 Feb 2009 Location: Victoria Park
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RudeBoy wrote: | Overall, I predict we will perform considerably better this year, and will start the season with a convincing win over the midgets. |
You forgot to mention ~ at the 'showground for livestock' _________________ "The Club's not Jock, Ted and Gerry" (& Eddie)
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Skids
Quitting drinking will be one of the best choices you make in your life.
Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Location: Joined 3/6/02 . Member #175
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Magpietothemax wrote: | warburton lad wrote: | For what it is worth, I still believe that the season is beginning way to early- I have authentic concerns for players in what might be very hot conditions around the nation- whatever happened to player welfare??? |
I agree. The temperature in Melbourne this Saturday is predicted to be 36 degrees. Fortunately, i dont think there is a game at the G on Saturday, but all other locations will have day temperatures of at least 29 degrees. Once again, we see that health and safety is always disregarded when profits are at stake. |
It was 29 on GF day.
It's pretty mild, they train all through summer. A warm day is a total nothing factor for elite athletes. _________________ Don't count the days, make the days count. |
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Piesnchess
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I cannot see us winning this, these pricks are livid and out for revenge, and lets fact it, like the Gabba, nobody else will beat these buggers up there. BUT, fi we can snag a win, its a virtual 8 ladder point match, for us, so you never ruddy know, lose by 7 points, or win by 7 points, be a very close contest either way , methinks, _________________ Poverty exists not because we cannot feed the poor, but because we cannot satisfy the rich.
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stui magpie
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.
Joined: 03 May 2005 Location: In flagrante delicto
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Magpietothemax wrote: |
Aha, i understand now! |
First time for everything _________________ Every dead body on Mt Everest was once a highly motivated person, so maybe just calm the **** down. |
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Magpietothemax
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stui magpie wrote: | First time for everything |
^Was expecting this from you. You are very predictable. _________________ Free Julian Assange!!
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Magpietothemax
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As usual, very interesting and thought provoking analysis. I would never have considered the possiblity of going without another tall in the forward line to help out Checkers, but maybe Cox has been practising and honing his forward craft. Fascinating to see what the final team will be. _________________ Free Julian Assange!!
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stui magpie
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.
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Magpietothemax wrote: | ^Was expecting this from you. You are very predictable. |
I wouldn't want to disappoint. _________________ Every dead body on Mt Everest was once a highly motivated person, so maybe just calm the **** down. |
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Johnno75
Joined: 07 Oct 2010 Location: Wantirna
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A bit of shit talk coming from north of the border. We haven’t said anything in response. I’m guessing we will do our taking on the field on Saturday night. What better way to shut them up. _________________ Human behavioural studies suggest people who use a lot of swear words tend to be more honest & trustworthy. |
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Magpietothemax
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What are they saying? _________________ Free Julian Assange!!
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