Game Day Rd8 - Tiggers at MCG

[King Huskii]

Round 8 Richmond vs Fremantle

Remember this

Then this

And shortly after... this



Followed by this

Yes of course you do.

Unfortunately the greatest clutch player in our history has finally retired after dismantling the Tigers on many an occasion.

Freo now have a new clutch. Enter Cooper Simpson. The Stingrays prodigy who has already showed glimpses of Dusty Martin.



Talking about Dustin Martin, Freo supporters have too much respect for the champions of the game to boo, unlike West Coast supporters when the greats play at Optus.

The key factors to see a Freo win.

Can Freo quell Bolton's x factor up forward and who matches up on him?
Can our midfield get on top of the Tigers?
IMO the key is limiting Bakers influence as he links the mids to the forwards so well.

Brayshaw, Serong, Young and Fyfe need to feed off our big men in Jackson and Darcey. Darcey should be able to break even in the ruck while Jackson has athletic traits to run all around the ground. Freo need to use our rucks to our advantage and stretch the Tigers in the middle.

Freo coming off a good 4 goal win against the Dogs. Freo by 17 points.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

I have no idea why the tag is now green which is annoying but Freo by 30+

 

[Van_Dyke]

just a calm, mature 4 goal plus win please

 

[Mr Cheese]

Heart says we crack a ton off midfield dominance (Nankervis will get cooked by Darcy/Jackson combo) and Treacy/Amiss firing.

Head says sorry footy gods, forgot myself for a minute there, please don't punish us again for my hubristic insolence.

 

[DeanS]

Richmond at the MCG you say? Pfft!!!!! Dockers by 10 goals.

 

[Fat Nyfe]

Are we gonna put up a fight, win a close game, lose at the death, be dominant and smash them, or get totally humiliated? Can’t wait to find out…

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Are we gonna put up a fight, win a close game, lose at the death, be dominant and smash them, or get totally humiliated? Can’t wait to find out…

Yes

 

[Deathly]

 

[Megalon]

It's gonna be a draw now isn't it

 

[Megalon]

Be good to see us crack the tonne this week with Amiss back in. Treacy clunking marks, Amiss leading into space, Jackson floating forward... so freaking ironic that we're now lamenting our lack of quality small forwards.

 

[Deathly]

It's gonna be a draw now isn't it

A draw would be awful. Wasn't our last draw against Richmond too?

 

[Gimme the Fyfe]

I have a terrible conundrum and need some advice from the more conscientious of us out there. I have an work task due at 1:00pm tomorrow but am too pumped for the game in a little over an hour and the possible comedown or elation of possibly jumping a few spots on the ladder.

WHAT THE HELL IS ONE SUPPOSED TO DO?!

 

[Taylor]

A draw would be awful. Wasn't our last draw against Richmond too?

Yes, round 19 2022. We should have lost it too if not for an amazing spoil of a set shot, but if we had won that game we would have finished top four.

 

[Taylor]

I have a terrible conundrum and need some advice from the more conscientious of us out there. I have an work task due at 1:00pm tomorrow but am too pumped for the game in a little over an hour and the possible comedown or elation of possibly jumping a few spots on the ladder.

WHAT THE HELL IS ONE SUPPOSED TO DO?!

Leave the work until after the game, you'll either be super happy and enjoy the time on it more or you'll be sad and it will be a good distraction.

 

[noise36]

100+ win or to the melt thread!

 

[Gimme the Fyfe]

100+ win or to the melt thread!

So are you saying I should put my savings on Freo at 1.47

(Gamble responsibly. You win some, you lose more.)

 

[Polo342]

Fyfe sub. Interesting

 

[Taylor]

Is being the sub considered a rest? I'd argue, yes it is.

 

[Piggy Smalls]

Surprised Fyfe is starting as sub after last week

 

[MadEyeEmmy]

Don’t mind Fyfe being the sub given we have a 5 day break after this. Plus we get a full game of Simpson (eh)!!

 

[Gimme the Fyfe]

Think long term - If we can win this comfortably then we shouldn't go full throttle, wear out the team and potentially risk injury.

Get the four points, steady as she goes.

 

[Taylor]

Dogs are a much better stoppage team than Richmond missing all their midfielders. Still can't go into this game feeling comfortable.

 

[ignoramus]

At the ground. Lovely day for footy. Smattering of Freo supporters. Looking forward to a great game

 

[Gimme the Fyfe]

Dogs are a much better stoppage team than Richmond missing all their midfielders. Still can't go into this game feeling comfortable.

Agreed.

I hope JL drilled into the side not to take any team for granted after the WCE atrocity. The only positive from that match that it should live in the team's memory when facing a 'weaker' opposition' for the rest of the season and beyond.

 

[poshman]

Oh this is going to be so so good!

Can't wait to see what Simpson does today. Darcy will continue to build into form and enjoy the new ruck rule. Our mids are building confidence and we see our KPF's continue to build chemistry while kicking 9-12 between them.

Its almost bounce down and IAM PUMPED!!