PRE-MATCH - Mighty Pies v Tigers

[AnthonyC]

Good word Joel, obliterate. That's what we'll do to them, and I hope that's what someone does to stafford. I haven't forgotten how he ran through willo in the first game of the year. Sheparding my arse, he was so far off the ball they were closer to Telstra Dome. Hope the players remember, I'm sure they will.

[Culprit]

We are red hot favourites, that worries me. We should kick their arse. We should have not lost to the Swans earlier in the year either.

[chalky]

Culprit mate , we were red hot favourites for the last 3 weeks! No need to worry. Could end up being a huge pounding. We will win. The question probably should about the manner in which we win.

1. Hard, physical in close footy and grind out a 24pt win
2. Get in front-Let them in- get in front- Let them in- Get in front 24pt win
3. Wait till the last Q --bang! 10 goals
4. Polished and disciplined, clean hands, positive footy for a 60+ pts win
5. Play shit all night, fall asleep and escape with a narrow win against the "gallant Tiges" (please, please anything but that!!, imagine Caro on Monday!) lol

[Blanch]

I think it will depend on whether MM decides to muck around again with his structure. If we compare the time on the ground bux has had in the last 3 weeks to the time he spent on the ground previous to that I'm sure there'd be a difference. I know he played the full 120 mins last week - no midfield rotation on the bench for him.

I believe MM has been trying a few people out in different areas to see if they are options come finals time. I think he has seen what he needs to see and is starting to settle with a structure he likes (and I'm beginning to like it too!). I think we'll flog Richmond in parts of this game and be scrappy in other parts....but this game is not in doubt.