Whatever the result, let’s not let a potential crisis go to waste. We usually like our coffee hot but we’ll take it Lukewarm this weekend! It's time to Restump Podcast preview our clash against the Dees at the Gees this Saturday.
Three weeks ago this was the blockbuster game the world was looking forward to. The two weeks since, the rain has literally rained on our parade. We’re still quietly eager but we’ve got one eye on the bureau of meteorology’s weather radar!
Darcy Tucker got a big feed at WAFL level last week and returns to the side and its good to see Walker running back in. Banfield takes a rest as does the unlucky Neil Erasmus while Chicken Wing Sam sits out for the next two weeks.
Our confidence has understandably been dented over the last two games but there is always a bump or two on the road to anywhere. We’re coming off two consecutive poor losses while the Dees are looking for their 18th win on the bounce, taking into account late 2021.
But are the Dees as good as their 10 and 0 record this year suggests? They’ve had a favourable draw and a few unexpected teams have gotten close to them. Or are they just coasting, knowing they can click up a few gears when required?
This is an appropriate challenge for us, especially after the last two disappointing losses. If we had a West Coast or a North Melbourne this week and won, we’d learn nothing.
We’ll leave the rest for the pod and we’ll cover Sammy Sturt’s clip from coach Justin Longmuir, Fyfe’s imminent return, Switta’s verdict and we’ll look at some indigenous stats from Freo and that rabble club up the road.
The big news, which we can all dine out on for at least a month, though is the securing of the official signature of Hayden Young for a further four years, beyond the completion of his current contract ending post season 2023.
Jojo McDonnell’s work ethic and commitment is called into question once more as, believe it or not, he is once again poncing about in the south west partaking in an endless winery crawl. So, we’ll get an explanation from him but i cant guarantee it will be coherent.
We’re actually really looking forward to Saturday arvo for our one and only home and away season appearance at the MCG. So until then if you’re looking for some purple noise to bang your ear drums… there’s 40 minutes right here which we take absolutely no responsibility for any damage caused.
