Preview Round 5: Essendon vs Fremantle, Docklands, Sunday 17/04/2022, 4:40 PM

[andleanback]

Freo board seems to think Sturt might be the inclusion. Good for us.

Wasn’t good for us last time he played us.

 

[eth-dog]

Wasn’t good for us last time he played us.

He's barely played since then, guy's a talent no doubt but might take a while to settle in.

I'm kinda hoping for Banfield though

 

[andleanback]

He's barely played since then, guy's a talent no doubt but might take a while to settle in.

I'm kinda hoping for Banfield though

I’d take banfield over a wildcard anyday. Young talented forwards always have a field day with us.

 

[Mr Mojo Risin]

Mods please.

LOL seriously? Clearly just good natured banter and I welcome it.

 

[Pweter]

LOL seriously? Clearly just good natured banter and I welcome it.

Yeah but c'mon, Heppell has had a haircut and has a beard! I personally think it's Courtney Johns looking for a pay day. Similar build too so I could be on the money here.

 

[Wahooti Fandango]

For some reason, I always feel the same way about our games against Freo, and that is...

 

[Kyptastic]

Changes I would make:

Smith for Snelling
Cutler for Ham
Cox to Sub

If they want a second marking target, Francis for Waterman

 

[faible]

Smith for Snelling

 

[VelvetSledge]

Smith was bloody good when he came on last week to be fair.

 

[andleanback]

Changes I would make:

Smith for Snelling
Cutler for Ham
Cox to Sub

If they want a second marking target, Francis for Waterman

In what world is waterman getting dropped… a guy proven who can kick goals at afl vs a guy who struggles to

 

[TheGrizz]

Changes I would make:

Smith for Snelling
Cutler for Ham
Cox to Sub

If they want a second marking target, Francis for Waterman

I would probably just bring in Francis for Snelling, Cutler for Ham and move Waterman to cover Hams role as a small forward.

Leave Smith as a sub

 

[ghostdog]

I would probably just bring in Francis for Snelling, Cutler for Ham and move Waterman to cover Hams role as a small forward.

Leave Smith as a sub

This is better. Francis provides another avenue for goal that we need. Tapping has already confirmed that Waters played his role as required, plus he kicks goals so needs to stay in. Smith was effective because he played half a game. He hasn't shown the capacity to run out a full game and probably isn't about to. Cutler gives us a marking target in transition and at least is more composed in disposal than Ham.

 

[Kyptastic]

I would probably just bring in Francis for Snelling, Cutler for Ham and move Waterman to cover Hams role as a small forward.

Leave Smith as a sub

I like Waterman, but we’re already struggling to lock the ball into our forward line already and waterman isn’t a pressure forward

 

[DallasCrane316]

Hobbs named

 

[Kyptastic]

Preview at 7 for those inclined:

 

[Petrify]

Guessing it will be:

In: Cox, Smith
Out: Ham, Wanganeen

 

[Shane Heard]

I like Waterman, but we’re already struggling to lock the ball into our forward line already and waterman isn’t a pressure forward

He marks the ball strongly and can kick from 55 out with beautiful drop punts

He stays

 

[Shane Heard]

It what world is Caldwell named as a bench player?

What is going on ffs

* him in my fantasy team has no bearing on my gripe

 

[Shane Heard]

For some reason, I always feel the same way about our games against Freo, and that is...

Good choice !

Might put on some pre game tunes of Ben 5

 

[The Prosecutor]

It what world is Caldwell named as a bench player?

What is going on ffs

* him in my fantasy team has no bearing on my gripe

?

What difference does it make?

 

[Reximilian]

Guessing it will be:

In: Cox, Smith
Out: Ham, Wanganeen

Cutler in for Snelling as well.

 

[Shane Heard]

?

What difference does it make?

You’re probably right

 

[Alberto_Magnifico]

Watermans gotta stay, can kick, leads well, chases and gives 2nd efforts.

 

[mouncey2franklin]

Hobbs likely to play forward? Kicked some goals as an under 18.

 

[Wahooti Fandango]

Good choice !

Might put on some pre game tunes of Ben 5

Love 'em.