Rnd 1 Carlton vs Richmond - Pre-Game

[PaulP]

I'd give him the 1st 5 games and see what happens.... let him know that he wont be dropped and tell him to go for it...  It took Hawkins years to come good so I'm not expecting miracles from him just a few goals here and there would be nice.... 

It would be even nicer if he took a game by the scruff of then Neck and kicked a bag...

Agree Maxy.

[cookie2]

Agree Maxy.

x2, especially if others are able to kick enough goals. Harry needs to be blooded now - his possible upside is very very important to us.

[mateinone]

Any more word on Houli?

If he and Prestia don't play, we'll win comfortably.

They are both out

Really surprised Harry hasn't been picked.
Conditions in the last game didn't suit marking forwards at all with the slippery ball and he performed well for a very inexperienced ruck when thrown in there as well, which would have had an impact on his tank also.
Perhaps there is another reason and he hasn't performed at training or something, but I would have picked him on the JLT games.

Anyway perhaps next week

[Baggers]

Gee I like BB's media conferences... the very antithesis of MM, no snide, adversarial comments. Such a refreshing change to listen to grounded, realistic & measured optimism together with important information.

Harry not playing is no surprise, just a little too top heavy. He'll get his chance as the kid needs continuity of games, as mentioned by our coaching staff. 4 new faces to don the navy blue - Dow, Garlett, Mullett and Kennedy.

I'm not expecting/hoping for anything more tomorrow night than a fair-dinkum dip... and I reckon that's what we'll see. It'll take time now for all the newbies to meld, so probably a very up and down season... but I reckon the ups (glimpses into our future) will be exciting and moments of full-on quick, transitional footy.

Mrs Baggers and I have our memberships, and now being 'long distance' / country members will only be able to make it to a few games - very impressed with the package for those of us who live 150k plus from Melb.

[cookie2]

Good to hear Diesel is back in the fold presenting Paddy Dow's jumper today.

[deags]

I know I'll get burned for saying, but apart from size, I haven't seen a lot to get excited about with McKay. He took a couple of grabs in JLT1. Plenty on here so Raye him though, so hopefully he will get a good run to show if he has anything to go on with.

[LP]

I know I'll get burned for saying, but apart from size, I haven't seen a lot to get excited about with McKay. He took a couple of grabs in JLT1. Plenty on here so Raye him though, so hopefully he will get a good run to show if he has anything to go on with.

He's shown no form so it's a sensible decision to leave him out. 4 or so marks from nearly two full JLT games for a 200cm forward just isn't enough.

I'm not sure we've seen much from Mullett, perhaps there are a few more injuries going around that the club admits.

Soooooooooo happy to see Garlett and SPS in the one line up.

[ElwoodBlues1]

Gee I like BB's media conferences... the very antithesis of MM, no snide, adversarial comments. Such a refreshing change to listen to grounded, realistic & measured optimism together with important information.

Harry not playing is no surprise, just a little too top heavy. He'll get his chance as the kid needs continuity of games, as mentioned by our coaching staff. 4 new faces to don the navy blue - Dow, Garlett, Mullett and Kennedy.

I'm not expecting/hoping for anything more tomorrow night than a fair-dinkum dip... and I reckon that's what we'll see. It'll take time now for all the newbies to meld, so probably a very up and down season... but I reckon the ups (glimpses into our future) will be exciting and moments of full-on quick, transitional footy.

Mrs Baggers and I have our memberships, and now being 'long distance' / country members will only be able to make it to a few games - very impressed with the package for those of us who live 150k plus from Melb.

Yep, Tigers are on the small side so Harry is probably one too many talls, I want him played but I am also a big fan of picking the team based on the opposition and getting all the matchups right....Mullett probably got the nod ahead of OShea because he is a better fit for the Tiger small forwards.
I expect to be competitive and come close to winning especially with Houli, Prestia as likely outs... if we get knocked over by 4 goals plus then its probably going to be a long year...I'm hoping too the Tigers are in a premiership hangover still, might start real slow and we can jump them and hang on..

[LP]

There was a rumor circulating that Nthmond might be playing an even shorter team than usual due to some niggles, not sure if this affected our decision.

What's the weather report?
- Warmish with a chance of light showers, so greasy conditions, not ideal for an out of form marking target.

[PaulP]

There was a rumor circulating that Nthmond might be playing an even shorter team than usual due to some niggles, not sure if this affected our decision.

What's the weather report?

http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/melbourne.shtml

Nice and sunny. Maybe a little windy.