NAB game on Sat Night

[Nich]

If TDL gets a good run on the field and he has his kicking boots on, he'll have a field day against GWS.

[ShockOfHair]

Gold Coast must be confident, they've only named 28 in their squad. It's a tall team as well with 11 players standing 190+ cm and 5 200+ cm (Thompson, Fraser, Nicholls, Dixon and Gorringe)

GOLD COAST SUNS
1. Marc Lock, 4. Maverick Weller, 5. Jarrod Harbrow, 6. Alik Magin, 7. Karmichael Hunt, 8. Luke Russell, 13. Hayden Jolly, 14. Nathan Krakouer, 16. Rory Thompson, 17. Josh Fraser, 19. Joseph Daye, 20. Joshua Toy, 21. Daniel Harris, 22. Tom Nicholls, 23. Charlie Dixon, 24. David Swallow, 25. Danny Stanley, 26. Matt Shaw, 27. Michael Coad, 30. Campbell Brown, 32. Brandon Matera, 34. Jack Hutchins, 35. Michael Rischitelli, 37. Harley, Bennell, 41. Dion Prestia, 47. Daniel Gorringe, 48. Sebastian Tape, 51. Jake Crawford

Thanks, Ugg.

What's the mail on NATHAN Ablett. Just couldn't make the cut?

A pity Gaz isn't playing, but then again, neither is Mumford.

[aardvark]

A pity Gaz isn't playing, but then again, neither is Mumford.

Its a shame really....i enjoy watching Mummy ram Gazzas shiny bald head down a worm hole......

[aardvark]

Gold Coast must be confident, they've only named 28 in their squad. It's a tall team as well with 11 players standing 190+ cm and 5 200+ cm (Thompson, Fraser, Nicholls, Dixon and Gorringe)

GOLD COAST SUNS
1. Marc Lock, 4. Maverick Weller, 5. Jarrod Harbrow, 6. Alik Magin, 7. Karmichael Hunt, 8. Luke Russell, 13. Hayden Jolly, 14. Nathan Krakouer, 16. Rory Thompson, 17. Josh Fraser, 19. Joseph Daye, 20. Joshua Toy, 21. Daniel Harris, 22. Tom Nicholls, 23. Charlie Dixon, 24. David Swallow, 25. Danny Stanley, 26. Matt Shaw, 27. Michael Coad, 30. Campbell Brown, 32. Brandon Matera, 34. Jack Hutchins, 35. Michael Rischitelli, 37. Harley, Bennell, 41. Dion Prestia, 47. Daniel Gorringe, 48. Sebastian Tape, 51. Jake Crawford

Beating this team will be no walkover IMO.

[jono2707]

I will be watching GC intently for any DreamTeam bargain rookies......

[Hartijon]

If TDL gets a good run on the field and he has his kicking boots on, he'll have a field day against GWS.

Oh Yes, but the Suns are running "Stokely" Carmichael on him apparantely. I hope he doesn't go for the biff when TDL totally outclasses him

[liz]

Beating this team will be no walkover IMO.

I think it should be (though have to allow for rustiness, with it being the first proper hit-out). There might well be talent there, but barely any of them have any senior AFL experience and most of them are still teenagers. If team comprising Goodes, McVeigh, Grundy, Jack, Kennedy, Seaby, McGlynn, Hanners, Jude etc cannot get over GC17, we are in for a long season, IMO.

[aardvark]

I think it should be (though have to allow for rustiness, with it being the first proper hit-out). There might well be talent there, but barely any of them have any senior AFL experience and most of them are still teenagers. If team comprising Goodes, McVeigh, Grundy, Jack, Kennedy, Seaby, McGlynn, Hanners, Jude etc cannot get over GC17, we are in for a long season, IMO.

So how many goals ahead is an acceptable win ? ...and how many constitute a walkover?

[Hartijon]

So how many goals ahead is an acceptable win ? ...and how many constitute a walkover?

Acceptable win=7 goals
Walkover =10+ goals
It should be close to a walkover !

[supersall]

Much like the real footy, all NAB cup games will be available online via Bigpond, Swans games will be on line on website. I think they generally go up within 24 hours.

[liz]

So how many goals ahead is an acceptable win ? ...and how many constitute a walkover?

I think the scoreline / margin will be less of a telling factor than the degree to which the Swans control the game / dominate possession. I am expecting them to be rusty, so forays forward may not be particularly fluent. And of course we won't have a Bradshaw or White up there as a big FF target. My expectation is just that they never remotely look like losing the game.

Of course, I might be in for a nasty shock!

[hammo]

Thanks, Ugg.

What's the mail on NATHAN Ablett. Just couldn't make the cut?

He;s had injuries troubles, a hammy I think.

Great to have footy back. At least we should be guaranteed 2 weeks on TV before heading off to the country matches.