Discussion 2022 Round 2: Teams & In Game Discussion | MrMurdoch takes out the Rnd2 Weekly Prize!

[Connoisseur]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1507152755886268416

 

[Feerits Elf]

Mountford was named in guernsey #52 right? Probably means any other top up players use numbers into the 50s and even 60s - there's a real park footy, backing-up-from-the-twos vibe about this that's actually kind of endearing.

I remember when Harry Taylor wore 85.

 

[Connoisseur]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1507127387779395587

 

[Shaunpro1]

The pressure must be ramping on the Footscray coach, outburst in the press conference in round 1 and a 0-2 start to the season.

They have Swans Rnd 3 and Richmond Rnd 4, it is yet to be seen if Richmond will be competitive this year...

They'll smash Richmond

 

[Feerits Elf]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1507127387779395587

I had prepared and studied to play on Buddy Franklin all week I had a strategy that I was confident could beat him.

How hard could it be I’d played on plenty of good players and found ways to limit there influence thats all your trying to do as a backmen especially when your playing on the good ones in good teams.

You know their going to get shots on goal restricting them to a down day is usually the aim.

Buddy kicked 8 goals on me that made me sad but Adam bought me a Hungry Jacks after the game that made me happy again.

By Will Schofield age 33 1/4

 

[Spots]

ok im trying to understand why the eagles have so many players missing with covid protocols ? other teams dont seem to be as impacted even freo ?
Do they not take personal hygiene serious ? i have been to a few eagles games and their fans don't
In all seriousness why is it so?

Most eastern AFL players had Covid over the break which is why it was always going to be risk this would happen to a WA team… an outbreak in a VIC team wouldn’t be so bad as they will have greater immunity as a result of having it already

 

[Spots]

Most eastern AFL players had Covid over the break which is why it was always going to be risk this would happen to a WA team… an outbreak in a VIC team wouldn’t be so bad as they will have greater immunity as a result of having it already

Simmo also explained that we have an older list with young families which amplifies chances of catching anything and everything really

 

[Ben's Beasts]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1507221156528816128

View: https://twitter.com/GoldCoastSUNS/status/1507221156528816128?s=20&t=ql0SayrG-G-R4j5XTOTaS

 

[Slammer]

A few thoughts from last night having gone to the game:

Dogs:

It’s a bit strange to think that less than three games ago we were a goal or two away from icing a Grand Final, but here we are. It’s much the same really: an undersized defence, a largely one-way midfield, and conceding bulk HOtA.

Bont: doing what he can with the ankle, he’s always been largely quality over quantity, but that’s even more so the case now. Could be a sneaky chance for DPP.

Dunkley: like the team as a whole, much of the same. Plenty of the footy but lacking polish.

Dale and Daniel: the latter moved to the wing a bit to accomodate Richards, but not enough for it to be a cause for concern. Both should be good picks considering how often the ball will be down there.

English: fairly scored IMO. Think that’s around a base game for him.

Macrae: keeps on keeping on. Will have much better games, but thought he was just about our best.

Treloar: disposal might be lacking and he can run one-way at times, but at least the effort is there.

Carlton:

They’ve got a super list profile. Keys at both ends entering their prime, a solid midfield and pretty settled all over the ground. Only major queries at the moment is how long they can sustain it, and whether they e got enough polish in midfield.

Cripps: one of the things I noticed was that he wasn’t just lean, his conditioning looked superb. Clear best-on, and he’s now got support around him.

Curnow: looked good, but it was an undersized defence. Will probably have a few more of those games this season.

Hewett: wowee, the last time I can remember hands that good, Simon Black was running around. Pretty-much the prefect game for the role he was playing. Tidied-up a lot, gave cover and swept well - all while keeping accountable. Rated him at the Swans, but reckon there’s still an attacking layer to his game that can take him to the next level.

McGovern: this is a tricky one. Thought he was scored harshly, but could have also given away a couple of 50s. Role was good for an interceptor - was the corridor option at half-back, so could cover both sides if needed, but it also meant he hardly got involved in transition. Will move him on if there aren’t any other things needing addressing, but the big scores will come.

Walsh: didn’t notice him as much as I thought. Cobwebs were there and will be better for the run.

A lot of unsung heroes for us last night.
Lochie O’Brien seemed to be in the right spot most of the time for link up handballs
Fisher/Owies pressure without the ball was second to none
Pittonet in the Ruck was impressive

 

[Wheedus]

Not saying the match will get postponed/cancelled.

But there's a bright side for those with Gov onfield if it does. Best 18 scores plz? 🤣🤣🤣

(One can only dream lol)

Didn't happen last time in 2020 (Ess v Melb). Basically killed my season. Bunch of a$$holes... I'm not bitter and have moved on

 

[freowho]

A lot of unsung heroes for us last night.
Lochie O’Brien seemed to be in the right spot most of the time for link up handballs
Fisher/Owies pressure without the ball was second to none
Pittonet in the Ruck was impressive

Yep. I thought Owies was excellent.

 

[Yasi]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1507225587131162624

View: https://twitter.com/warniedt/status/1507225587131162624?s=21

 

[donnybuang]

Skinner D/F 123.9k
O'Driscoll D/M 123.9k
Sinn D/M 157.8k
Wanganeen-Milera D/M 162.3k
Pedlar M/F 123.9k
Gollant F 123.9k
Martin F 102.4k

So that's potentially all of these juicy rookies who will on the bubble in round 4. Where were all these defensive rookies in round 1 when we actually needed them??? Most with dpp too.

They weren't best 22. This has not changed. Maybe injuries and HS protocols can keep them in.

 

[Yasi]

Dusty out apparently (Source Herald Sun)

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/...d/news-story/c0fb30a6dd369f969e6a62ebad830e10

 

[Ironhawk]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1507225587131162624

View: https://twitter.com/warniedt/status/1507225587131162624?s=21

Damn, makes trade planning that bit tougher. Won't someone think of the fantasy comp players?

 

[Herbie66]

Mead is Port's sub (no idea if previously posted)

 

[Ben's Beasts]

Dusty confirmed OUT.

 

[Tamuhawk]

They weren't best 22. This has not changed. Maybe injuries and HS protocols can keep them in.

It was more of a rhetorical question than anything.

 

[Ben's Beasts]

O'Driscoll debuting as sub if he plays.

 

[Ben's Beasts]

Richmond v GWS Giants at the MCG, 3.20pm AEDT

RICHMOND

In: K.McIntosh, M.Parker, T.Dow
Out: J.Aarts (omitted), J.Riewoldt (injured), D.Prestia (injured), D.Martin (personal reasons)

Last week's sub: H.Ralphsmith (replaced D.Prestia)

GWS GIANTS

In: J.Hogan, N.Haynes
Out: L.Keeffe (omitted), J.Hopper (managed), M.de Boer (omitted)

Last week's sub: T.Bruhn (unused)

Fremantle v St Kilda at Optus Stadium, 3.20pm AWST

FREMANTLE

In: J.Hamling, S.Darcy, J.Aish
Out: J.Treacy (omitted), L.Henry (omitted), B.Cox (HS Protocol), D.Mundy (HS Protocol)

Last week's sub: T.Colyer (unused)

ST KILDA

In: D.Joyce, J.Lienert
Out: D.Howard (HS Protocol), M.Owens (omitted), D.Kent (omitted)

Last week's sub: N.Wanganeen-Milera (unused)