Preview R2: Changes vs. Essendon

[MrBarry]

I think theyll look to exploit that though, all teams will

Warm day in melbourne, clear conditions -if we get on top in the midfield our talls should really be bossing them around.

 

[SLOWNE]

What’s Murphy gotta do ffs

He did a really lacklustre clear-coat last time he washed Nicks' car, so still in the bad books. He can't let his head down, straight back to the bucket, sponge and Turtle Wax because we know coach is all about repeat efforts.

 

[ams4crows]

Can you please provide the source for us.

Triple M from Tex

 

[CrowBloke]

You know who would have a huge impact as sub? Rankine. Or Dawson. Or Soligo. Or any of our best players.

I loved the logic of that .

Only one thing: Draper has speed and great skills, but does Draper have the legs/fitness to play and last a whole game?
I think there's only one way to find out.

 

[SellarStardom]

Nicks you should be ashamed having Murphy in emergencies rather than Pedlar

 

[hippyhippy]

They are coached by the second worst coach in the AFL

And we're coached by the worst

 

[pjcrows]

No injuries (literally) against a pretty banged up opponent, on the MCG where you need to perform, coming off a confident win.

If Nicks can't get this team up to win here then nothing's changed.

 

[Scorpus]

And we're coached by the worst

We are, but also we have a much better list, so that should override the difference in coaching

Essendon's list is very overrated. Their midfield lacks depth, they have basically no forward line outside of some kids, their defenders are overpaid and crap, and a lot of their early picks haven't come on

Merrett is a star, they've got a few other handy players like Caldwell and Martin, then it falls away quite a bit. A lot of their bigger names (Jade Gresham, Ben McKay, Andrew McGrath, Dylan Shiel, Sam Draper) have become absolute plodders at the Dons

 

[Mattrox]

What?
I think you have it the wrong way around? He had it 14 times in the first half (9 in the first qtr) and only 5 in the last half of the game, only had 1 turnover for the game and went at 79% efficiency.

I saw him get posessions then not deliver it like we are used to... Not hitting a target or being too tentative.

A kick over 40m is counted as an effective disposal. There were times he had time and space but deliver it to the advantage of St Kilda. Being a 1 on 1 its counted as effective, but not up to his best.

As the game went on I didn't notice it any more.


I was saying I didn't think it was a vanilla performance. Just not the slick ball movement Hinge has consistently delivered in the past.

 

[cmndstab]

Nice to see Nankervis come onto the emergency list, but it's a shame it comes at Bond's expense.

Outside of that, the only "changes" from last week are Hinge and Peatling named on the ground, while Crouch and Michalanney are named on the bench. Make of that what you will.

 

[Mattrox]

We are, but also we have a much better list, so that should override the difference in coaching

Essendon's list is very overrated. Their midfield lacks depth, they have basically no forward line outside of some kids, their defenders are overpaid and crap, and a lot of their early picks haven't come on

Merrett is a star, they've got a few other handy players like Caldwell and Martin, then it falls away quite a bit. A lot of their bigger names (Jade Gresham, Ben McKay, Andrew McGrath, Dylan Shiel, Sam Draper) have become absolute plodders at the Dons

I'd argue Lyon and Clarkson are worse. They are shadows of their former selves. Their current coaching prowess has to be called into question.

 

[Scorpus]

I'd argue Lyon and Clarkson are worse. They are shadows of their former selves. Their current coaching prowess has to be called into question.

There is no way I'm putting a 4x premiership coach below Brad Scott no matter how badly he's coaching right now

And with North and St Kilda I strongly believe both are a list issue. They simply don't have enough talent.

 

[1990crow]

Please get the win. This should be a more winnable game than a number of others.

 

[TBM]

Please get the win. This should be a more winnable game than a number of others.

Yep, gotta bank them whilst the cards are in our favour. No injuries vs injury depleted opposition, good conditions and coming in with momentum

Must-win.

 

[davos44]

They are coached by the second worst coach in the AFL

Longmuir coaches Freo?

 

[Crows I Am]

Laird should start as our permanent sub for the entire year.

He can go back or into the midfield, he's experienced enough to keep his fitness up. Doesn't screw up a youngsters game.

If we lose a tall we have an extra with Curtin so we can move the team around to suit.

That's not happening, Laird would be one of the first named in the back line each week. Nicks loves him and won't be playing him as sub.

Our sub options look quite limited atm with such a healthy list. The only real options I see would be Draper, Curtin, Milera or maybe Sholl.

 

[AFC979810]

Still a pretty good line-up regardless..

No it isn't.

This is a club that has lost 7 of their last 8 matches.

This is a squad that hasn't made the finals the past 2 years and is missing half of their forward line.

We should absolutely wipe the floor with them.

 

[rocket18]

That's not happening, Laird would be one of the first named in the back line each week. Nicks loves him and won't be playing him as sub.

Our sub options look quite limited atm with such a healthy list. The only real options I see would be Draper, Curtin, Milera or maybe Sholl.

Totally agree Nicks wouldn't do it, Laird is a Nicks lovechild.

Mind you Nicks would never have thought to sub off an uninjured senior player before - thankyou Davis.

 

[Pugsley]

What’s Murphy gotta do ffs

Wash cars.

 

[Dangarman]

I saw him get posessions then not deliver it like we are used to... Not hitting a target or being too tentative.

A kick over 40m is counted as an effective disposal. There were times he had time and space but deliver it to the advantage of St Kilda. Being a 1 on 1 its counted as effective, but not up to his best.

As the game went on I didn't notice it any more.


I was saying I didn't think it was a vanilla performance. Just not the slick ball movement Hinge has consistently delivered in the past.

FWIW I traded Hinge out of my fantasy team and bought Worrell in.

I play fantasy more for the fun of watching 'my' guys rack up rather than competitively, so I tend to overload with Crow players.

 

[skam85]

Why is Murphy an emergency?? There are legit 10 or so better options!

Bond, Dowling, Pedlar, Berry, Schoenberg, Taylor, Edwards, Ryan, Jones and obviously Nankervis is already named as an emergency. Every single one of those players deserves a shot before Murphy does.

just breathe, none of those players and Murphy are playing

 

[skam85]

I want milera to be sub...

I don't mind this call tbh

 

[skam85]

It's an ordinary lineup imo.

Even calling it decent would be a stretch, let alone 'very good'.
Their backline is thin and are missing most of their best.

Durham, Merrett, Caldwell all handy mids so we will need to make sure we curb their influence, aside from we should absolutely be beating this side.

 

[Betts are off]

Nicks you should be ashamed having Murphy in emergencies rather than Pedlar

Travelling emergency. I'd prefer Murphy be that and Pedlar play another full game in the Magoos

 

[1990crow]

Pretty decent line-up


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I rate it better than Carlton even with their outs, but should still be beating it.