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Melbourne defender Steven May admits his side faced a stern review from their coaches this week as they look to end their poor loss to Gold Coast last round. “Certainly, our effort and ability to execute our method wasn’t up to the level,” May told Fox Footy. “It’s not something Goody [Simon Goodwin] has had to coach us a lot on in the last few years as we’ve been consistent in that area but we had a very strong review, one we deserved, and we are looking to respond tonight.
” Simon Goodwin is searching for Melbourne’s first win of the season. Credit: AFL Photos via Getty Images May added that fellow defender Jake Lever was close to returning but needs more time “He’s the sort of guy who leaves it up to the last minute [to try and proof his fitness,” May told Fox Footy. “There is no point rushing him back.
Let’s get him right, we have a long year ahead of us.” The Demons will have small forward Charlie Spargo as their sub, Cats have defender Mark O’Connor as sub. Cats coach Chris Scott told Fox Footy Mark Blicavs is out for the Cats and Rhys Stanley will come in.
Scott joked he might not schedule a TV interview at 6.35pm in future, just before teams are named, as the first question was around the team. “Stanley comes in as a like for like and Sam De Koning will likely play more down back,” Scott told Fox Footy.
“It’s nice to have a ready-made, experienced ruckman to come in against someone like Max Gawn.” Mark O’Connor will be the Cats sub. Rhys Stanley warms up last year.
Credit: AFL Photos via Getty Images Fox Footy’s Drew Jones has reported that Rhys Stanley has not taken his place in the VFL game between Geelong and Casey Demons being played before tonight’s game. Jones said Stanley could be a late inclusion for the Cats as another ruckman to help combat Max Gawn. Fox Footy’s cameras showed Stanley walking around in his warm-up gear in Geelong’s change rooms.
He could just be standing by as an emergency, but time will tell. The final teams should be named at 6.40pm AEDT or near to that.
Let’s see if Stanley comes in. Rebecca Maddern, former premiers Ted Baillieu and Steve Bracks, Cotton On founder Nigel Austin, and deputy PM Richard Marles. Credit: Steve Kiprillis Nestled in the members wing of the Charles Brownlow Stand at Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium sits a palatial corporate box decked out with leather couches and marble bars.
It has a private door, a special security guard, and a large decking area for guests to watch the Cats in action as they mingle in the fresh air. The grandiose box belongs to one of Geelong Football Club’s biggest backers, retail giant Cotton On, a long-time supporter that became the official apparel sponsor in 2016. It is a private box for private people.
On match days, the fashion brand’s “reclusive” founder Nigel Austin and his publicity shy cousin and business partner Ash Hardwick host up to 50 guests, ranging from clients and staff to family and friends. They even provide face painting for the kids..
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I’m Roy Ward and I’ll be leading the line as we follow all the action and post-game reaction from the big clash between Geelong and Melbourne at GMHBA Stadium. The first bounce is set for 7.40pm.
Please enjoy the evening to come..
