Have fun. I will edit the name depending on how we go.
As I will be there, I am looking forward to winning, but that is hope talking.

I will be at this game, so have fun with this thread. Hopefully we can be more impressive than last week.

By the way, I named this week's threads with the type (in game, post game, etc.) first, so that it would be easier to identify Do you like it this way?

Northern Blues take on Geelong this week at the cattery at 1900 hours on Friday Night.
I'm not sure how deep their list is, but our last quarter fade out and generally ordinary skills don't leave me with a huge amount of confidence.

The NB 2nds play their opening game against Casey at Casey on Saturday at 1200 midday. I am more confident about this one, as there should be a few Carlton listed players available to play.

No matter what happens to the Dogs today, they are going to want to make a real point against us next week. In some ways I hope they beat Hawthorn, as it may cost them enough for us to take them. However, .....

I don't know if we should make a lot of changes, if only to give the guys who played a decent opportunity and the ones in the NB time to actually reach something like their potential.
However, if changes are to be made, then those who could be replaced include:
[1] Jamison
[2] Rowe
[3] Whiley
[4] Buckley
[5] Phillips
[6] Kreuzer
[7] Casboult

Bringing in a forward is almost a necessity, as our present structure hasn't been working well.

I'll finish the title of the thread after the result is known. Otherwise, this is just preparation for later tonight.
I hope it isn't pain, but prescience is not among my skills (otherwise we would NEVER lose a game).

Live Long and Prosper!

Only a few hours to go, so I thought it would be best to get things ready.

I do have a positive feel about tonight, even though we are far from being favourites. However, I feel the angst from the first bounce to the final siren. Never count your chickens until they are Kentucky Fried and served with chips.

Enjoy.

Preparation for the big night. At least this game is on TV, so I will have some idea about the game. Very frustrated last week.
Hopefully there will be something worth voting for!

Remember:
[1] At least 3 players need to get a mention.
[2] No more than 10 votes for any one player.
[3] Give a rating of team performance. It can be anywhere from A+ to F.
[4] Votes must add up to 15.

Next Saturday night we play Gold Coast, fresh from their excellent win away against Freo. We, on the other hand, suffered at the hands of a red hot Sydney.
The game will be on free to air TV (Thank God!), so I will be able to see it.

I would be bringing Casey Byrne in and play Zac Tuohy more up the ground.
Our key defenders are struggling somewhat at the moment: very few possessions to Jamo, Rowe or White. Weitering again showed he is a player: he will be playing.
Everitt, Lamb and Casboult all disappointed and Walker was a late change. There may well be changes in this area.
Plowman is not ready yet, but he will get a go sooner rather than later.

Next Saturday morning (1100), the Baby Blues will start their VFL season by playing the Dogs at the Kennel. Hopefully we can see the Blues who turned up against Richmond instead of the Blues who didn't turn up against Port Melbourne.

In our favour:
[1] we are unlikely to rest all 3 emergencies.
[2] We are likely to start a side with a fair few Carlton players and our strongest VFL guys (especially like Ballard in the midfield).
[3] Plowman and Sumner will be better for the run.
[4] Silvagni is a very high probability to play.
[5] Our last few injured guys should be pretty close to being ready. Especially Armfield, who should be ready for a half a game.

Just getting this set up for Sunday evening. I hope to read positive things when the game is done and dusted.