06-10-2022, 08:11 AM
(06-10-2022, 07:20 AM)WASurfer link Wrote:What's the forecast weather over there for tonight's game? I fear a wet/slippery night will bring us back down to their level a bit and reduce the effectiveness of our tall forwards. That said, our bigger bodies in the middle should be able to get on top.Unless it rains during the game, it won't have any effect. Sure it's cold, but no difference to any other night recently over here. There's not much wind - maybe a breeze but that's it. Anyone who had just woken up now wouldn't really be tell it was raining earlier today other than by a bit of water in the gutters and damp patches on the road or footpath. I've just walked the dog in an inner city park and the turf was reasonably firm under foot.
The reality is that rain doesn't affect AFL games at the MCG these days given the drainage is so good. Even if the grass is damp, the fact they play with mutliple balls during the game helps to make the balls easier to handle. It might have a minor effect on ball handling but tall forwards with bucket hands won't be worried and it would play into the hands of in-and-under types like Cripps. Scoring in these conditions tends not to drop and our strategy of winning the ball out of the centre and thumping it long to H & Charlie with smalls at their feet won't be hindered.