Autopsy AFL 2024 Round 8 - Demons v Cats Sat May 4th 7:30pm AEST (MCG)

[The Casey Cat]

Who would you have taken out, if anyone?

Parfitt and O'Connor weren't too sharp or full of energy last week so it basically makes sense for Atkins to come in and Guthrie to move to midfield.

Rohan in will just mean he's either an impact sub or Dempsey/Cameron are close to permanent attacking wingmen. Our other small forwards will keep getting involved between the arcs too; Hawkins, Rohan and Henry will anchor inside 50 a bit more.

I'm not too sure about Clark but at the same time it's a good opportunity for him. He may just come on as a late pressure sub like Atkins did last week.

I'd have just had Danger out for Stewart. If Parf really needs a rest (couldn't be too bad as hes emergency) then him out for Clark. Melbourne is midfield I want O'Connor in for.

I dont dislike Roh either and definitely see him as part of the mix. Just not a spot right now with extremely few injuries and other forwards going well.

 

[melbun]

it'll be a ripper game

No argument with that.

 

[MisterMarcus]

I just realised that Donuts Petty is just about due his one good game in ten.

Getting a bit nervous now.

 

[Greasyrhys]

The demons will probably play like us last night, as in bomb it forward with stewart to play a blinder down back and the cats to do enough.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

I wonder how many niche rabbit holes you can get down before the start of the game. Unfortunate you've derailed a thread with what's typically an intelligent and passionate mob in Melbourne supporters.

To be honest I feel our friend Daniel here isn't representative of Demons fans as a whole. Black sheep of the family it seems

 

[Dee Train]

Hope the game is better than this thread. Seriously, do some of you have nothing better going on in your life than to post crap all day?
Geelong will be too good unfortunately but hoping we can turn on some form. If Petty doesn’t lift I’ll pack his bags to Adelaide myself. Peak spud at the moment.

 

[Mr Meow]

Hope the game is better than this thread. Seriously, do some of you have nothing better going on in your life than to post crap all day?
Geelong will be too good unfortunately but hoping we can turn on some form. If Petty doesn’t lift I’ll pack his bags to Adelaide myself. Peak spud at the moment.

27 pointless words. It's a football forum, mate. You're free to just watch the match and not comment at all.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Hope the game is better than this thread. Seriously, do some of you have nothing better going on in your life than to post crap all day?
Geelong will be too good unfortunately but hoping we can turn on some form. If Petty doesn’t lift I’ll pack his bags to Adelaide myself. Peak spud at the moment.

Wouldn't rule the dees out at all. We have some obvious flaws

 

[PhatBoy]

It’s important to remember with the Demons that ugly football doesn’t render it ineffective football. They are still winning regularly despite not playing what most people would consider their best or most attractive brand so who cares really. Beating them will be tough one way or the other I would imagine

 

[CatToTheFuture]

It’s important to remember with the Demons that ugly football doesn’t render it ineffective football. They are still winning regularly despite not playing what most people would consider their best or most attractive brand so who cares really. Beating them will be tough one way or the other I would imagine

Couldn't agree more. Their mids are good, their backline is good, their paths to goal in Fritsch and Pickett are types we usually struggle to defend. We are in good form though

 

[Heckler]

Demons dominate where Cats are weakest.
Dees ranked No.1 score from stoppages diff.
Cats lost Danger for 6 gamer Jhye Clark
Guthrie 2nd game back from over 12mth spell.
Gawn is huge influence on Cats v Dees games
To win Cats must capitalise on any turnovers.
Cats rely on efficient conversion from F50 entries.
Not easy as Dees have the stingiest defence.
Expecting close game between flag contenders.
Grab the popcorn. It will be highly entertaining.

 

[Osho]

Dees defense versus Cats clinical chess piece moves going forward, with midsized tall and little fellas spreading around all over the shop. It might present a newish challenge for Dees backs, they could get separated and thus vulnerable.

Dees attacking mids getting ball forward into an organised Cats defence. If they bomb it, forget it. Dees will need to have a day out in the front half to keep up.

I can't see Dees winning tbh. Cats are on top of their game, imperious. Dees front half is not reliable enough, even if their mids get on top. No preference, just want it hard and close. Please. Just like last night.

 

[Dee Train]

27 pointless words. It's a football forum, mate. You're free to just watch the match and not comment at all.

Thanks mate

 

[Proper Gander]

Wouldn't rule the dees out at all. We have some obvious flaws

You might have to make them a little more obvious though

 

[Mr Meow]

You might have to make them a little more obvious though

The midfield without Dangerfield is still a worry even if the rest of them usually apply solid pressure and are somewhat efficient.

Hawkins and Stanley can be exposed.

The defence is solid but not unstoppable.

 

[Drunkcat]

Hope the game is better than this thread. Seriously, do some of you have nothing better going on in your life than to post crap all day?
Geelong will be too good unfortunately but hoping we can turn on some form. If Petty doesn’t lift I’ll pack his bags to Adelaide myself. Peak spud at the moment.

Come on if you have a full-on crack, you are a good chance tonight.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

 

[Xtreme]

It's been a round of upsets so far, can Geelong buck the trend and cause the upset of the season by beating Melbourne ?

They bloody well better!!

 

[bzparkes]

Must admit I was wondering when the Dees changed their team song to Enter Sandman for a second there.

 

[MJG14]

"Caleb Wilson"

Jobe off to a flier.

 

[StillAtLarge]

"Shdbjnsjg hehdb shdbhsygs gsh jdjjdhdjduejsvyvdvsudijfb!"
-Jobe Watson

 

[My Tilly]

danster168 you seem like the type of bloke who may need a hand.
Throw a $50 on Clark 15+ disposals into Zach Guthrie

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Zach Guthrie

Age

25

Ht

188cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.0

3star

K

5.8

2star

HB

5.2

4star

M

3.3

3star

T

1.8

4star

MG

90.0

1star

D

7.0

1star

K

4.0

1star

HB

3.0

2star

M

1.0

1star

T

1.0

2star

MG

90.0

2star

D

10.4

3star

K

3.8

2star

HB

6.6

4star

M

2.0

3star

T

1.6

4star

4+ marks @ $2.65 odds and thank me later

Your boy Jhye will be eager to impress you tonight.

 

[The 747]

How dare they call HTB against us!

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

"Shdbjnsjg hehdb shdbhsygs gsh jdjjdhdjduejsvyvdvsudijfb!"
-Jobe Watson

Yes, we need subtitles when Jobe's making oral noises

 

[Section226]

Anything else happening in Melbourne?

Turn up seems low for 3 v 1.