Changes v The Bombres

[leon]

Reading between the lines, McGrath of the Druggies considers beating the Tigers is just a another step towards the finals.
Must admit they are quick but hope we can give them a wake up call.

You really cannot blame him for being so cocky ... when you think about how much they have achieved over the last 8/10 years.

 

[leon]

Hope we crush these pretenders

Likewise, but they have one big matching-up advantage: 2 x ex-assistant coaches who know our game and players intimately.

 

[dimmauchamp]

Ins: MRJ, Stack and Parker
Out: Caddy, Nank and George

That would be delicious

 

[toothless]

What makes people think Essendrugs is a quick side?

 

[thegdog]

Parker. 70%wing 30 forward. No bulltish celebrations.

 

[zgod]

The Essendon circle jerk on 360 actually put me to sleep on the couch.
Woke up and it was all over.
First time this year I watched 360

 

[seven]

The Essendon circle jerk on 360 actually put me to sleep on the couch.
Woke up and it was all over.
First time this year I watched 360

I got a copy if interested.
Great for insomnia

 

[Batchelor Party]

Likewise, but they have one big matching-up advantage: 2 x ex-assistant coaches who know our game and players intimately.

Flipside of that is Hardwick will know their general strategies as well since they worked so closely together.

 

[22nd Man]

The Essendon circle jerk on 360 actually put me to sleep on the couch.
Woke up and it was all over.
First time this year I watched 360

On AW Healy asked Richo if Essendon was "the story of the year". Richo said no but why would Healy even be asking it?

 

[Smoking Aces]

Lets assume Cotchin plays.

In: Edwards Pickett
Out: Ralphsmith Nankervis

 

[French Tiger]

Lets assume Cotchin plays.

In: Edwards Pickett
Out: Ralphsmith Nankervis

Spot on.

Any chance Parker ?

 

[Quickdraw]

On AW Healy asked Richo if Essendon was "the story of the year". Richo said no but why would Healy even be asking it?

Richo would be right. Healy would be a nob.

Let’s put Essendon’s performances into perspective.

Losses
Hawthorn! OMG
Port (got smashed)
Sydney (close game)
Brisbane (got smashed)
Carlton! OMG
GWS (close game)

Wins
St Kilda
Collingwood
Dockers
Norf
Weagles

Granted it was a good win to beat the Weagles but they were due a loss at home and a couple of injuries hurt them.
The others are nothing to write home about.

I expect they will get a reality check this week.

 

[Smoking Aces]

Spot on.

Any chance Parker ?

I wouldnt think so.

But then again we did debut a bloke in the GF.

 

[Tenacious]

Spot on.

Any chance Parker ?

Zilch - and rightly so at this stage
By all means once he joins the team, trains and hopefully gets to play and perform in the VFL he could be handy. Just not right now.

 

[lamb22]

I'm surprised by people who want Caddy out. The changes in the rules put a premium on decision making and delivery and Caddy has it in spades over a lot of contenders for his spot. He also has demonstrated he can find the ball. I think people are a bit too hung up on leg speed. We cant play too many Caddys but we can squeeze one in.

If you checkout some of Caddy's inside 50s there might be a clue to why we took so many inside 50 marks, Just from memory an easy chest mark to Bolton (goal to Martin) Jack lace out on half forward and the kick to Ralphsmith who goaled.

Just checked last week's stats. Highest possession winner, 5 inside 50s and 7 intercepts second with Balta to Grimes 10. Pretty complete winger's game.

 

[wigglyworm]

I'm surprised by people who want Caddy out. The changes in the rules put a premium on decision making and delivery and Caddy has it in spades over a lot of contenders for his spot. He also has demonstrated he can find the ball. I think people are a bit too hung up on leg speed. We cant play too many Caddys but we can squeeze one in.

If you checkout some of Caddy's inside 50s there might be a clue to why we took so many inside 50 marks, Just from memory an easy chest mark to Bolton (goal to Martin) Jack lace out on half forward and the kick to Ralphsmith who goaled.

Just checked last week's stats. Highest possession winner, 5 inside 50s and 7 intercepts second with Balta to Grimes 10. Pretty complete winger's game.

I agree he was good. Was at the ground and he just makes correct decisions (Barring shot on goal for OOTF)

 

[22nd Man]

I'd be stunned if Parker came in.

There's a fair bit to understanding things like stoppage set-ups and defensive positions, not sure you can be across that in a day or two and I'd be surprised if they'd give that IP to someone before they were locked in as a draftee.

Is there a black market in footy IP?

 

[Smoking Aces]

Samson Ryan a sneaky chance to debut. Hardwick alluded in his presser today he wants to continue with the 1 ruck and 3 talls.

 

[King Kong]

Samson Ryan a sneaky chance to debut. Hardwick alluded in his presser today he wants to continue with the 1 ruck and 3 talls.

Night game in Perth - will be slippery so expect its unlikely. More likely that Pickett plays in these.

 

[AngryAnt]

Night game in Perth - will be slippery so expect its unlikely. More likely that Pickett plays in these.

Yep - Marlion ruck plus the 3 talls