Unofficial Preview Changes v Bombers, Metricon Friday night.

[briztoon]

I wonder if Hinge could develop into a Birchall type one day? I hope he is working closely with Birchall on how to sum up options and open up the play with daring kicks.

I believe recent draftee Jaxon Prior could one day play that role.

 

[eth-dog]

That's fair. Its a big challenge for teams to pull him away from the action but still remaining useful

I think the main thing is honouring them on the lead inside 50 rather than bombing it, but that's not the Essendon way

 

[jackess]

Am I the only one not wanting someone with multiple ACL injuries doing any rucking at all?

As opposed to playing as a key forward where he's done his ACL multiple times already?

 

[M Malice]

How? I haven't got an email about this Friday's game.

I got the email yesterday around 4pm, they went on sale today at Midday for both games.

 

[Brett C]

Am I the only one not wanting someone with multiple ACL injuries doing any rucking at all?

Rucks tend to do their PCL which is mostly an impact injury i.e. knee on knee contact rather than their ACL. Happens a lot in car accidents from knees hitting the dashboard

 

[iBeng]

As opposed to playing as a key forward where he's done his ACL multiple times already?

Id just personally prefer to keep him out of rucking and leave that to Oscar and probably Bel if he comes in.

 

[jackess]

Id just personally prefer to keep him out of rucking and leave that to Oscar and probably Bel if he comes in.

We'd probably want Oscar to do almost all the centre square ruck contests where the biggest risk for knee injuries are for rucks. Around the ground isn't such a big deal especially compared to trying to take big pack marks.

 

[Dylan12]

I think the main thing is honouring them on the lead inside 50 rather than bombing it, but that's not the Essendon way

Nor is it the Lions' way either.

 

[TyEdwards27]

Am I the only one not wanting someone with multiple ACL injuries doing any rucking at all?

Often rucks in reserves though. If he wasn’t capable, they wouldn’t have him rucking at all.

 

[Gadzorks]

I got the email yesterday around 4pm, they went on sale today at Midday for both games.

Panic over. The email went to spam, that hasn't happened before so I hadn't thought to check. Have 13 tickets across both games - go the ALF hub.

So glad you posted or I'd still be oblivious - thanks

As a bonus through booking.com picked up a Sea World room for Friday night - 4 people breakfast and Saturday entry to Seaworld for $204. Absolute bargain.

Edit: didn't need to use the password so might be sitting in the middle of opposition supporters. Just glad to be going.

 

[eth-dog]

Nor is it the Lions' way either.

I guess we can enjoy the tennis match between Andrews and Ridley then

 

[bato]

Except that Rich is a much better player, I guess?

Rich is undoubtedly a better player for obvious reasons, but their game styles aren't too dissimilar - that's what I was alluding to.

 

[jackess]

We're not challenging McStays ban

 

[Tom14]

Rich - minor hamstring strain, likely to miss 1-2 games. Lester had a minor hamstring as well - likely to miss friday but might play Tuesday. Archie has syndesmosis and is in a walking boot for a few weeks, out for 4-6 weeks.

CEY available for selection.

 

[Tom14]

Rich - minor hamstring strain, likely to miss 1-2 games. Lester had a minor hamstring as well - likely to miss friday but might play Tuesday. Archie has syndesmosis and is in a walking boot for a few weeks, out for 4-6 weeks.

CEY available for selection.

So I'd be expecting a minimum 4 changes. Witherden, Payne, Ballenden and Skinner would make sense, or if we don't need another key defender swapping answerth for Payne. I'd expect we'd try get CEY back in soon but 5 changes might be a bit much.

 

[martinson]

We're not challenging McStays ban

He's going to miss one anyway ,probably looked at the draw and thought bring him back Saturday week.

 

[Clarkythelion]

We're not challenging McStays ban

seems strange we are not given what their coach said after the match blaming his own player but I', not disappointed if it's Skinner that gets 2 weeks to prove himself - I do like the boy as the replacement.

 

[Section 5]

Rich - minor hamstring strain, likely to miss 1-2 games. Lester had a minor hamstring as well - likely to miss friday but might play Tuesday. Archie has syndesmosis and is in a walking boot for a few weeks, out for 4-6 weeks.

CEY available for selection.

Well this is going to have us Bigfooty coaches pleased.
The choices are wide and plenty
I will throw my weird but possible selections soon.
Have to have more than a 5 minute think about this weeks changes

 

[dlanod]

Honestly, that seems like a big risk. Smith seems like the right match up for McCluggage; he'll hurt us more and he'll keep some physical pressure on.

Word in fantasy football circles is that Smith is managing an injury which is hampering him, so that might be part of it too.

 

[jackess]

Will be interesting to see if we minimize the amount of debutants/inexperienced/young players.

With McStay, Rich, Lester and Archie we're losing a lot of experience.

Might bring in Bundy to play Bailey's role and switch him back for Lester.

Witherden for Rich

Skinner for McStay

Ballenden for Archie

CEY for TBerry

 

[FLVanLandingham]

holy moly. two solid heads in the defense gone and Birchall a near certainty to be rested too. Andrews will be holding it together Also feel for Archie. I had a feeling he could have grown into the season a lot more if he had that extended run..

I hope CEY comes in and is really solid, liked his work he was doing before he went out

well we've talked about those in the wings getting a shot to prove their worth, lets get to it and I hope all of them put their best foot forward and really provide a bit impact exciting time ahead

 

[luthor]

Except that Rich is a much better player, I guess?

Yeah but apart from that...........

 

[martinson]

CEY should come in.

 

[Nunez]

My guess is

Archie > Ballenden

McStay > Skinner (although would prefer to see Fullarton)

Rich > Witherden

Lester > CEY (moving Bailey to the backline)

 

[Dylan12]

Now that we have confirmation across the board on injuries / suspensions, my changes are:

Out - McStay (suspended), Rich, Lester, Smith (all injured), T. Berry (omitted)

In - Ballenden, Witherden, Cox, Ellis-Yolman, Christensen