Unofficial Preview Round 1, 2023: Hawthorn v Essendon, MCG 3.20pm March 19th

[threesixpio]

Newcombe, Blanck, Bramble and Greene all taken from Box Hill and all starting 22. Pretty good pipeline we've got going there.

Great point.

But you forgot Sammy Mitchell - passed over and played for Box Hill

Then coached Box Hill!!

 

[Gut Runner]

When was Hardwick last named on the bench?

He was ordinary in the 2 practice games - needs to lift.

 

[Gut Runner]

Not for me. Sammy obviously loves his kicking and running ability. Season 2021 he was looking really promising before an injury interrupted season last year. Happy to see him selected.

Hopefully keeps improving

 

[Gut Runner]

Simmo loves Bramble. No surprise to see him starting.

They've also named Caldwell, who is also underdone. Got a feeling it'll backfire. We'll run all over em.

We saw tonight how quickly players were gassed. Having players underdone in Round 1 could cost them.

But I also thought Mummy was under a injury cloud in 2012....

 

[Davo-27]

Great Contested game tonight, ended in a draw which is a shame, love that footy is back, get behind the lads on Sunday.

 

[mknaven]

If Blanck can keep 2MP under wraps, I trust Sic can do the same to Weideman, but the pessimist in me fears Weideman will pull one out of the bag and play out of his skin against us.

Mitch said some good players will miss out on selection this year and that looks like being the case.

I like the idea of a bouncy fwd coming into the match nice & fresh late in the 3rd but don't want CMac to be the sub!

Really looking fwd to the game

 

[Dewnior]

If Scrimshaw is fit, I'd prefer him as sub and not Nash

 

[FisherHawk]

Obviously a tough 18 to get into if Hardwick starts on the bench

 

[TDS7]

Obviously a tough 18 to get into if Hardwick starts on the bench

Realistically Day should be on a wing and Bramble should be on the bench instead.

Nothing against the guy, but I'm unsure why Bramble is favoured by the coaches. They know more than I do though, so lets TTP.

 

[CHUBBSS]

You didn't need to attend training or be ITK to realise that mate, only follow team selection in the intra and listen to the coaching group around Bramble. He also played as bad a game as you'd see in a while against the cats in match sim.

Personally, I posted end of last season in Srimmas thread he'd need to evolve given our talent coming underneath at half-back.

I agree Srim would know. I also believe the reality of it is a message. Maybe one he'll take time to get. Being a free willing half-back is so easy in modern AFL.

Anyway, nothing discussion really.

Agree that’s it’s a message, but one that he is ready for, I can see him back in by round 2 or 3 if we destroy the scum

 

[The Kipster]

Realistically Day should be on a wing and Bramble should be on the bench instead.

Nothing against the guy, but I'm unsure why Bramble is favoured by the coaches. They know more than I do though, so lets TTP.

Bramble lowers his eyes when kicking forward,
our delivery with our subjective forward line is needed.
He played his best footy for us on the wing,
Let’s hope that he hits his straps again.



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[parsons nose]

I see the faith in Bramble the same as the faith in Worpel. Both players have come from some lean times, but both are proven assets when they’re up and about. Sam’s backing himself to get the most out of them. I get the feeling he’ll stick with Bramble for a few games to give him every chance to recapture the form he showed when he was first upgraded. And Sam would know more about Bramble than he would about many on our list from their time together at Box Hill.

 

[Static]

Don't mind Nash as a sub option. Come in late, run hard and hit hard. Can also pinch hit in the ruck if a big man goes down early (not ideal).

 

[TylerDurden]

DGB not even an emergency.

 

[HedgeFund]

Is something amiss with Hardwick? He is not in the leadership group, had a lacklustre preseason and is now on the bench. This is an unexpected turn of events.

As above - team selection positions mean SFA.

Back in the 80s, even 90s, starting on the bench seemed a sort of “demotion” from the magical starting 18.

It’s not now.

There’s clearly a back 7, and on paper he’s the rotation which starts off.

If that’s the way it transpires on Sunday, he will still be on the deck within 6 minutes of the game.

 

[Jazzfan]

As above - team selection positions mean SFA.

Back in the 80s, even 90s, starting on the bench seemed a sort of “demotion” from the magical starting 18.

It’s not now.

There’s clearly a back 7, and on paper he’s the rotation which starts off.

If that’s the way it transpires on Sunday, he will still be on the deck within 6 minutes of the game.

He wouldn't have started on the bench in the last five years. For a senior player like Dimma, it's still a warning being sent that he needs to lift...

If he starts there.

 

[The Chad and I]

The extended interchange bench looks the strongest it has been in years!
Lots to look forward to this season, even if it won't be all about wins.

 

[Sturty]

DGB not even an emergency.

I expect him to have a solid stint at Box Hill.
Just not up to it, yet.

 

[threesixpio]

Frost keeping DGB out. He won’t be around forever and DGB is young

Plenty of time. I’m more worried if I’m Scrimshaw

 

[KermitJagger]

As above - team selection positions mean SFA.

Back in the 80s, even 90s, starting on the bench seemed a sort of “demotion” from the magical starting 18.

It’s not now.

There’s clearly a back 7, and on paper he’s the rotation which starts off.

If that’s the way it transpires on Sunday, he will still be on the deck within 6 minutes of the game.

It hard to say it means SFA for a Sunday game where the bench is selected from the extended bench. That's what people are curious about.

The players are rarely played in the exact spots they're selected for and players selected on the bench often start on the field, but this feels closer to missing the cut than if he were simply taking a bench spot for a Saturday game.

 

[Glacier]

DGB not even an emergency.

Honestly don’t think he’ll make it

 

[2008wasoverDEW!]

If Scrimshaw is left out of the 22 I believe he's far too talented to remain out for long. But the message will be clear that no games will be gifted. A competitive environment is very healthy for the overall development of the squad, setting higher performance standards for everyone.

 

[HedgeFund]

Honestly don’t think he’ll make it

You need a one-on-one with Fergus Greene

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Everyone who doesn’t make the first round squad is not going to make it.

 

[Glacier]

You need a one-on-one with Fergus Greene

Nope

I see what Greene brings
I don’t see anything in Denver