Preview Round 10: Essendon vs North Melbourne, Docklands, Sunday 23/05/2021, 4:40 PM AEST

[MattF185]

I wouldn’t be overly surprised if both Jones and Perkins miss the trip to West Coast next week. Ambrose can then come in for a game, and Cahill can have a shot as well.

 

[Don Won]

Ham out, waterman in

 

[eth-dog]

Ham the sub then.

 

[Petrify]

Great changes. Ham to sub makes sense

 

[Dave]

I agree. I want all clubs to have financial stability and success (albeit less than us at all times). Although I'd be happy if Carlton, Collingwood and Hawthorn stayed sh*t for quite some time. a millennium.

FTFY.

 

[JT_the_Man]

Ham out over Zaka is probably the first change I’ve disagreed with.

 

[Hird05]

Curious as to what Zaka gives over Ambrose or Ham. Also is Ham definitely sub?

 

[Megabattimus]

Really don't know how to feel about Zaharakis playing another game. I guess he's playing Smith's forward pressure role?

 

[Wahooti Fandango]

Ham kicks the winning goal and Zaka almost cost us the game (calling for the ball from Snelling), so yeah this makes sense.

 

[Lore]

Really don't know how to feel about Zaharakis playing another game. I guess he's playing Smith's forward pressure role?

That would be my guess too.

Waterman -> Stringer role, Langford -> wing

Cox replaces Ham I suppose.

Not sure that Ham has done too much wrong, but it might be a two week stint as the sub or something. Otherwise it's probably Guelfi that comes out, since Zaka trained as defensive forward all last year and when he finally nailed it that's when he had a run of really good form... so he seems like a good fit for the Smith role (a better fit than Ham, Guelfi, Cahill or Johnson at any rate).

I don't think they want the same bloke as the sub every week or they'll lose touch from not having played a game in several weeks, so it's good to share it around. Also means no one is getting to their milestone game sitting on the bench.

 

[hottieburger]

I come in peace... Which end of marvel will your cheer be at this weekend given it’s your home ground?

 

[Lore]

I come in peace... Which end of marvel will your cheer be at this weekend given it’s your home ground?

Bourke

 

[maskmcgee]

Curious as to what Zaka gives

Designated whipping boy

 

[eth-dog]

Curious as to what Zaka gives over Ambrose or Ham. Also is Ham definitely sub?

Ambrose, Cahill and Bryan all named in the VFL

 

[Panna Witchy Salitou]

I come in peace... Which end of marvel will your cheer be at this weekend given it’s your home ground?

Always the Lloyd end (the promenade end)

 

[Macca18]

Whatever the result, it’s really the no win situation game with us.

Winning this is expected (by most) … and not winning it is going to raise some serious questions. The time slot not really helpful either. First time we’ve been in this situation this year so definitely a speedhump game.

 

[Maxabillions]

Just had a look at the North board. Jesus. I need a shower. What a cesspit.

 

[pepsi]

Looking forward to this one. North have been ok for the past 3 or 4 games for parts of the game.

 

[TheGrizz]

Zaharakis comes in to take Smith's role as a HFF/rotation through the midifeld i imagine.

Ham goes out for another winger in Cox.

Structurally it makes sense, but i feel uneasy about Zaka playing a full game. Hope he kicks 3 and proves me wrong though as he has feasted on lower sides before.

 

[Hird05]

Anyone got a link to that Norf chant? Wanna show someone

 

[Seagrave_Holmes]

I'm not going to lie, I'm really looking forward to this one.

After games against our big traditional rivals (Collingwood, Hawthorn, Carlton etc.), playing Norf is the next best thing!

Also the Norf board preview thread is... something else.

 

[Kyptastic]

North Fans when they play Essendon

 

[HirdyLannister]

Anyone got a link to that Norf chant? Wanna show someone

One of my favourite clips, I picture all Norf supporters to be like them and it always brings a smile to my face.

 

[Ati Tude]

One of my favourite clips, I picture all Norf supporters to be like them and it always brings a smile to my face.

What do you mean? That is all the Norf supporters.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

What do you mean? That is all the Norf supporters.

That’s harsh mate…there were a couple more ordering food