Preview Geelong v Essendon - Country game @ MCG Sunday May 4 320 pm

[Seeds]

Neither me, but I can't fathom dropping any of the others either, so I kindof get it.

Yes, I suspect Guthrie would be the other out... unless they push him further forward and drop Atkins, or possibly Jack Henry goes out. But I think you're correct.

Guthrie isnt close to being dropped.

 

[Seeds]

My guess (as above) is because if he is held as an emergency, he can't play in the VFL, and he's already missed one week of footy.

Why cant emergencys play vfl?

 

[Fyre]

I don't see Parsons, Fort, Zuthrie or Parfitt playing. They name Parfitt just in case he comes good but would assume he misses. If, and its a big if, he comes good, I reckon Henry comes out.

 

[steady2]

Why would they not just have written "omitted" in the first place, then?

Because he was "managed" not dropped. He had a weeks rest, came back in and now he's dropped. Very unlucky, however many here have been screaming for ruthlessness from the MC for years, well here it is.

 

[Turbocat]

The Constable omission shows that we are worried about the bombers leg speed. No other reason for him not to play.

That was my first thought.

 

[iameviljez]

Why cant emergencys play vfl?

The emergencies with any chance of playing seniors can't play VFL, because the VFL starts at 11.40am and the seniors aren't on till later that afternoon.

If they ruled a player out the night before, sure, but it's rare.

 

[The Casey Cat]

So Constable omitted.....and doesnt even make the list of emergencies?

Yea very weird is like we submitted omitted by mistake instead of injured.

 

[Landgraft]

Of those named on your interchange list here, all apart from Tuohy are named on the VFL website in the extended squad for Sunday.

Can't see Fort, Parso or Zuth making the final senior team. And I believe Clark (based on the coach's presser) and Miers (based on the way he's been playing) are both likely to play in the AFL. So, if the way the AFL/VFL sides have been named means anything (unlikely, I know), I think it might be down to Parf's fitness to finalise the senior line-up for Sunday (with Mena to hold on to his spot if Brandan doesn't come up).

You and I are of one mind. I also am fairly confident that Parfitt won't get up, so the only change will be Clark in for Chook out.

It makes sense that Chook would feel stiff, but anyone dropped out of our current lineup would be justified in feeling stiff tbh.

 

[Larry Donohue]

No sure why Guthrie calls are considered melts
Constable is stiff and if Clark and Parfitt come in I'm not sure who else we drop

 

[Mahlepi]

Too many snowflakes here

Omitted, injured, rested who cares, they are not playing

They might want chook to get a full game as a mid, ie looking at his development

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Why cant emergencys play vfl?

Because the vfl plays before the senior team so we need to hold at least one emergency over.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

That was my first thought.

Bombers dont have much in inside mids but they have lots of outside speed.

 

[danster168]

fantasy question here. thinking about get c.guthrie. a guy on here posted the 22 here but got it wrong as c.guthrie is actually on the interchange. is his spot solidified for a few weeks?

Also, with constable, any chance at all he comes back soon? I dont wanna trade him out!

 

[iameviljez]

fantasy question here. thinking about get c.guthrie. a guy on here posted the 22 here but got it wrong as c.guthrie is actually on the interchange. is his spot solidified for a few weeks?

The only small defenders in the side who are genuinely safe even if they have a down month are Tom Stewart and Zach Tuohy.

Basically, they are trying to fit Clark, Guthrie, Tuohy, Henry, Stewart, Kolodjashnij, Bews and O'Connor into what should be five spots.

Bews, Kolo, Guthrie, Tuohy and Stewart were guaranteed picks week-in week-out last year, but O'Connor has taken a spot in the 22 (with AFLCA votes!) and Clark is the most promising youngster in Geelong colours.

 

[Turbocat]

Bombers dont have much in inside mids but they have lots of outside speed.

I think its tough but plenty of guys have hard starts. The rewards will be that he is playing in a winning side atm. Ask the guys getting games up at the Suns..im sure they have theor own version of hard start.

 

[witsend]

It makes perfect sense for Constable to make way this week for Clark. Clark is special and an easy long term Top 22. Someone had to miss out sadly and we don't need more inside mids. This is a very good MC habit I see in 2019. Minimal changes based on don't change a winning team unless absolutely necessary. Re Guthrie, he has been very good since return.

 

[I am not A Robot]

Why is Constable out?

 

[Larry Donohue]

It makes perfect sense for Constable to make way this week for Clark. Clark is special and an easy long term Top 22. Someone had to miss out sadly and we don't need more inside mids. This is a very good MC habit I see in 2019. Minimal changes based on don't change a winning team unless absolutely necessary. Re Guthrie, he has been very good since return.

He has been good no doubt, but if Parfitt is in for Constable, who will Clark replace?
Henry?
Or does Tuohy go onto the wing and either Guthrie or Menegola comes out
I would go Guthrie before Menegola
Don't like Henry coming out either.

 

[Vdubs]

I think everyone has forgotten Constable as the most likely omission for Parfitt.

BINGO.
It does make sense.

 

[Vdubs]

Constable was the obvious omission. Has plenty of things to work on. Has potential but Parfitt had to come in.

Agree.
Who is next out if Clark returns?
Menegola?
If we are serious about form and who we are playing, Tuohy could miss and play a whole VFL game, but he has credits?

 

[ChookNorris]

Pray for me during this difficult time.







Although, someone did have to make way for Parfitt. I’m not sure who’d id take out of the mids before Constable for him. Clark’s counter omission will be interesting. Either Miers and Parfitt spends more time Forward, or Menegola and 2E moves onto the wing.

Other options are Henry, who I thought had his best game for the year last week. Or Atkins, who had been incredible on the oppositions best rebounder. Old rooke style low possession role player.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Looking at the interchange Geelong picked on their official website and looking at those named at VFL level, Tuohy isn't named in the VFL so that suggests he's one of the 4 who are guaranteed their place in the side. Clark has been assured of a spot also.

One would assume the final spot comes down to Miers or Menegola If Parfitt is deemed fit. Miers is in better form.

Based on that I'll guess;

In: Clark, Parfitt

Out: Menegola, Constable

 

[Lewy]

He has been good no doubt, but if Parfitt is in for Constable, who will Clark replace?
Henry?
Or does Tuohy go onto the wing and either Guthrie or Menegola comes out
I would go Guthrie before Menegola
Don't like Henry coming out either.

There may only be the one change. Clark will go back into defence & O'Connor is likely to play the defensive winger role rather than Selwood or Duncan. I think we need that extra outside pace against Essendon & Selwood & Duncan can play more of an inside role. Smart move by the MC.

 

[iameviljez]

Why is Constable out?

Because 23 into 22 don't go.

Kinda like the same reason why Parsons, Murdoch and Buzza got games last year - because 18 into 22 doesn't work so well either

 

[ShaunWDT]

I dont understand the Constable outrage really, fact of the matter is if we started the season with a fit best 22 he wouldnt of played and now he's been squeezed out of the side as players return from injury.