VFL COBURG vs ESSENDON, Sunday 18 August, 1:05pm, Piranha Park

[MiguelM]

Hayes can roost the ball from full back.

 

[Duckworth]

I missed the first quarter, but no issues from what I’ve seen

Yeah, some a bit loopy, but I haven't seen any howlers.

 

[Red Black and Blue]

it’s nice that we are winning but isn’t coburg pretty gash?

Woah I didn't say it like that. That's a far cruder definition.

 

[eth-dog]

Jayden kicks a goal!

 

[Red Black and Blue]

What a goal from Nguyen. Stud.

 

[doug85]

41 possessions for Tsatas now.

 

[brutus76]

Shanahan shows some promise

kicked 4 on debut, 2 vs the Suns and has 5 today so far

 

[Duckworth]

Lol what was Trudgeon doing? Surely just had a stroke then while watching Setterfield.

 

[ghostdog]

Shanahan shows some promise

kicked 4 on debut, 2 vs the Suns and has 5 today so far

Could he be a stand under the ball, immovable type FF?

 

[Blind Turn]

You’ve gotta laugh at the absurdity of this ****ing club. Seniors go on a losing streak and just miss the finals while the seconds go in a winning streak and just miss the finals. Nothing surer than perfectly balanced mediocrity from each end of the spectrum at Essendon. Twats!

 

[mcgrath_truther]

stats tell half the story, i see shanahan with a big, what’s his deal? i also see tsatas with 41 touches, how many shockers?

any other highlights?

 

[brutus76]

Ran out the game very well in the last to run out winners 16.15=111 to 11.7=73

We finish 11th (missed out on a WILDCARD spot by 1 game and %) - great finish to the season but like the seniors a season ruined (although in this instance it was due to a poor first half of the season)

Saad 27 touches, Hately 27 (with 7 clearances), Hindy 32, O'Neill 30, Setters a lovely Q4 to finish with 27

Shanahan 5 goals and Tsatas the standout with 41 touches, 8 clearances and a goal - he just needs to not rush his kicks or try to kick the bejesus out of the ball and take the smart and first option first.... that'll come over time as not everyone has those "footy smarts" immediately

My props and kudos to 2MP - real professional workman like performance there today with 2 goals, 15 touches and 37 hitouts and did some nice team things and looked to take the first and best option each time

Hitouts were 53-28 and had we not been so sloppy in the 2nd quarter might have won by 10+ goals

A couple of players i reckon we might look at getting on the AFL list - Shanners for one, Hately IMO

Surely Saady is worth a crack to DEBUT next week

Father / son Noah Caracella ran out the game well and ended with 11 touches (5 in the last quarter) - worth our last pick in the draft (late #80s) if no one bids on him) - prob needs another 12 months of development

 

[Duckworth]

stats tell half the story, i see shanahan with a big, what’s his deal? i also see tsatas with 41 touches, how many shockers?

any other highlights?

Wright was OK, Don't just look at the goals, he spent most of the second half in the ruck.

 

[mcgrath_truther]

Ran out the game very well in the last to run out winners 16.15=11 to 11.7=73

We finish 11th (missed out on a WILDCARD spot by 1 game and %) - great finish to the season but like the seniors a season ruined (although in this instance it was due to a poor first half of the season)

Saad 27 touches, Hately 27 (with 7 clearances), Hindy 32, O'Neill 30, Setters a lovely Q4 to finish with 27

Shanahan 5 goals and Tsatas the standout with 41 touches, 8 clearances and a goal - he just needs to not rush his kicks or try to kick the bejesus out of the ball and take the smart and first option first.... that'll come over time as not everyone has those "footy smarts" immediately

My props and kudos to 2MP - real professional workman like performance there today with 2 goals, 15 touches and 37 hitouts and did some nice team things and looked to take the first and best option each time

Hitouts were 53-28 and had we not been so sloppy in the 2nd quarter might have won by 10+ goals

A couple of players i reckon we might look at getting on the AFL list - Shanners for one, Hately IMO

Surely Saady is worth a crack to DEBUT next week

Father / son Noah Caracella ran out the game well and ended with 11 touches (5 in the last quarter) - worth our last pick in the draft (late #80s) if no one bids on him) - prob needs another 12 months of development

appreciate the summary!

 

[brutus76]

Could he be a stand under the ball, immovable type FF?

He's thicker in the body than Caddy (flies at the ball like Caddy) - very good contested mark - beast of a tackler too

 

[ghostdog]

You’ve gotta laugh at the absurdity of this ****ing club. Seniors go on a losing streak and just miss the finals while the seconds go in a winning streak and just miss the finals. Nothing surer than perfectly balanced mediocrity from each end of the spectrum at Essendon. Twats!

Gashes. I think that's what you're looking for in this thread.

 

[ghostdog]

He's thicker in the body than Caddy (flies at the ball like Caddy) - very good contested mark - beast of a tackler too

Looks agile for a big fella. Plays up the ground quite a bit in that reel. Not sure that's the type we need, though he and Caddy taking turns to push up the ground would be doable.

 

[eth-dog]

Mixed feelings. As a supporter of Coburg, I was happy that they were reasonably competitive. As an Essendon fan, they should have won by more.

#5 Elijah Tsatas: Best on. He was everywhere. His delivery was solid, clearances were top notch.

#12 Will Setterfield

12

Will Setterfield

Age

26

Ht

192cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.3

4star

K

9.5

4star

HB

5.8

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

3.6

5star

CL

1.8

4star

D

14.0

3star

K

8.9

4star

HB

5.1

3star

M

1.9

2star

T

4.4

5star

CL

2.9

4star

D

13.4

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

3.8

5star

CL

1.4

4star

: Solid inside and had to play second ruck when Goldy got injured.

#17 Todd Goldstein

17

Todd Goldstein

Age

36

Ht

201cm

Wt

101kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.2

3star

K

5.7

2star

HB

7.5

5star

CL

3.1

5star

HO

32.5

5star

D

16.7

4star

K

9.3

4star

HB

7.4

4star

CL

7.0

5star

HO

32.9

5star

D

5.2

2star

K

2.6

1star

HB

2.6

3star

HO

10.0

5star

: Really good for the first quarter but was clearly injured after.

#18 Lewis Hayes: Liked his game. Did a decent job on Podhajski.

#19 Nick Hind

19

Nick Hind

Age

30

Ht

180cm

Wt

78kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.7

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

3.5

3star

M

2.0

2star

T

1.9

4star

MG

117.0

2star

D

9.5

2star

K

4.0

1star

HB

5.5

3star

M

2.0

2star

T

2.0

3star

MG

117.0

2star

D

10.2

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

3.0

3star

M

2.0

3star

T

2.2

4star

: Ran and carried but played selfish football again.

#20 Peter Wright: Looked good forward and then dominated an undersized Will Bella in the ruck. Was very good, but you'd expect it so.

#33 Alwyn Davey jr: Average, Got the ball but wasn't particular dangerous with it.

#34 Luamon Lual: He played well, pressure was good and kicked 2 goals.

#36 Jayden Davey: Pretty average game. Pressure poor. No goals.

#40 Tex Wanganeen: Overall solid. Played well ball in hand. A very good but not overly penetrating kick.

#41 Saad El-Hawli: He was good as a linkman. Not as dangerous in previous games.

Very keen on Shanahan but will be out of our draft range.

 

[naraku]

Mixed feelings. As a supporter of Coburg, I was happy that they were reasonably competitive. As an Essendon fan, they should have won by more.

#5 Elijah Tsatas: Best on. He was everywhere. His delivery was solid, clearances were top notch.

#12 Will Setterfield: Solid inside and had to play second ruck when Goldy got injured.

#17 Todd Goldstein: Really good for the first quarter but was clearly injured after.

#18 Lewis Hayes: Liked his game. Did a decent job on Podhajski.

#19 Nick Hind: Ran and carried but played selfish football again.

#20 Peter Wright: Looked good forward and then dominated an undersized Will Bella in the ruck. Was very good, but you'd expect it so.

#33 Alwyn Davey jr: Average, Got the ball but wasn't particular dangerous with it.

#34 Luamon Lual: He played well, pressure was good and kicked 2 goals.

#36 Jayden Davey: Pretty average game. Pressure poor. No goals.

#40 Tex Wanganeen: Overall solid. Played well ball in hand. A very good but not overly penetrating kick.

#41 Saad El-Hawli: He was good as a linkman. Not as dangerous in previous games.

Very keen on Shanahan but will be out of our draft range.

What did you think of Ngyuen and Caracella?
Are either a shot for a late or rookie pick?

 

[eth-dog]

What did you think of Ngyuen and Caracella?
Are either a shot for a late or rookie pick?

Nguyen was very good. Cara I don't see it happening

 

[jmoo wan]

Nguyen was very good. Cara I don't see it happening

what if Blake was the head coach?

 

[brutus76]

If Noah isn't bid on we could take him with pick 80-whatever or rookie him

Probably needs another 12 months of development before you could make a true assessment

 

[eth-dog]

If Noah isn't bid on we could take him with pick 80-whatever or rookie him

Probably needs another 12 months of development before you could make a true assessment

Nah. He's better off being in the state leagues a year or two.

 

[ydc55]

Nah. He's better off being in the state leagues a year or two.

How was Flynn gentile?

 

[eth-dog]

How was Flynn gentile?

Good. He's had a very good season and deserves the FRM medal IMO (although I think Yoda_ would have a better grasp on the favourites).

Obviously m biased and would love to see him play for two of my favourite clubs but I don't think he's the right player for us.