This will be our hardest game of the year, both physically and mentally, after a 5 day break (compared with our opponents 8 day break).
Low expectations but we just need to get through unscathed and then some normality returns with a 7 day break prior to the next game.
ANZAC Day is a great occasion (when we win ) and we wouldnât swap it for anything ⌠but every few years it really does play havoc with our season in terms of break, fitness etc compared with our next opponents. Itâs a big ask for a young list, especially when you are fixtured to play the most experienced team in the league and reigning premiers. The AFL need to do a bit more in this space.
Yes agree âŚâŚLAV inj A/C joint âŚâŚMenzie out and tell him to get some proper boots and learn how to kick properly âŚâŚplease donât bring Jones back
Just had a dive in the history books (or site!) about what happened the last time a team was coming off a Tuesday ANZAC Day game and playing an opponent off a much larger 8 day break (Vs 5 days).
Coincidentally, also Geelong, who were sitting in 2nd spot and heavy favourites coming into this MCG game against Collingwood who lost in disappointing fashion on ANZAC Day:
Thatâs exactly what I would expect. Changes because it will a stretch for some to get up off a short break, and changes because we are clearly picking teams to try to counter the opposition.
Changes this week will be almost all forced (including managed) based on how poorly we ran out the game and how short of a turnaround we have. Many could do with a spell in the VFL but I donât think we have many who are going to benefit from playing seniors.
) and we wouldnât swap it for anything ⌠but every few years it really does play havoc with our season in terms of break, fitness etc compared with our next opponents. Itâs a big ask for a young list, especially when you are fixtured to play the most experienced team in the league and reigning premiers. The AFL need to do a bit more in this space.
