Game Day Round 15 - Essendon v West Coast, Marvel Stadium, Sunday 23/6/24, 1.00pm AEST

[jannissary]

Jones on a wing very promising so far.

he’s getting around the ground very well

 

[jannissary]

game really hasn’t been over umpired either

 

[YEMOC NAYR]

Dropping Kelly next week will be just about the easiest selection decision you could make. He could open a specialty meats stall and start slinging prime cuts, the way he disposes of the ball.

He is a coach favourite for some reason. If his wing spot gets taken he will bop up as a small forward.

 

[MiguelM]

Come on Bombers, almost broken them. We need all the % we can with Brisbane & Freo breathing down our necks.

 

[AnGus BurgerFries]

If only there was some way for Dwayne to figure out which one is Peter Wright and which one is Nate Caddy

 

[carnthedons]

game really hasn’t been over umpired either

Under umpired if anything (that Martin not getting HTB was disgraceful)

 

[WindyHillZephyr]

game really hasn’t been over umpired either

I guess the good news is that they only have 6 frees at half time. More than our 3! If they only paid that HTB I would give them a low pass mark.

 

[Howard Moon]

Missed the big bucking bronco drapes, might not always do the right thing but the net gain is better

 

[quotemokc]

Love it when Draper punches it out of the ruck instead of a tap

 

[MiguelM]

Jones on a wing very promising so far.

Can't remember the game but he has done well there before. Offers a target and runs all day.

 

[Blind Turn]

game really hasn’t been over umpired either

So much so that you might wonder if they actually even notice that we’re out there at all. The obvious holding the ball, the non-mark to 2MP followed by paying a similar one to them, and three frees to us in a half of footy is pretty piss-poor umpiring. It’s only ok to not over-umpire if it works for both teams. While WC only have a low 6 frees it’s still twice as many as our measly offerings.

 

[bombreys]

my god Durham is a jet. Happy to cop heat for this, but his movements remind me of Bont at times.

Kelly was in the best 22 in round 1 - but shouldn’t be anywhere near it ever again

 

[jannissary]

So much so that you might wonder if they actually even notice that we’re out there at all. The obvious holding the ball, the non-mark to 2MP followed by paying a similar one to them, and three frees to us in a half of footy is pretty piss-poor umpiring. It’s only ok to not over-umpire if it works for both teams. While WC only have a low 6 frees it’s still twice as many as our measly offerings.

the non mark was a shocker given that waterman got one right at the end of the quarter. i’d rather this level than 30 going either way

 

[JayJ20]

I said playing Harry on a wing was rubbish but it is going okay so far.

He's providing us a much needed outlet in the air between then arcs. Might be an inspired move.

 

[bommer16]

That wright mark and htb not paid in front of goal was disgusting.

 

[Blind Turn]

the non mark was a shocker given that waterman got one right at the end of the quarter. i’d rather this level than 30 going either way

While I agree in sentiment, I still think that it makes the oversights more infuriating.

 

[jannissary]

While I agree in sentiment, I still think that it makes the oversights more infuriating.

too right

 

[eth-dog]

Pressure average.
Caldwell, Merrett, Jones and Stringer our best IMO.
WC supporter next to me is very funny

 

[Nicholas61]

Amazing game Durham is having

A bit bashed up past couple of matches and needed the week off by the looks of it.

Who needs umpires???

ESSENDON

A frustrating couple of weeks prior to the bye saw the Bombers throw away potential victories with what seemed like hundreds of wasted chances.
We managed to match Carlton around the ground, and arguably had the ascendancy for long periods, but were ultimately let down by disgustingly inaccurate kicking inside 50 and even worse kicking for goal.
Tom De Koning

12

Tom De Koning

Age

25

Ht

201cm

Wt

102kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.0

2star

K

3.0

1star

HB

5.0

4star

CL

0.5

2star

HO

1.5

4star

No current season stats available

D

8.0

2star

K

3.0

1star

HB

5.0

4star

CL

0.5

3star

HO

1.5

5star

was well beaten in the hit-outs by 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

, but his around the ground work proved to be a huge difference.
Alarm bells were ringing when the Blueshite registered 3 goals before we got a single one, and whilst we were matching it with them, that scoreboard difference never really looked to be in threat.
Despite us utterly dominating the third term, we only managed to kick 3.6 compared to the Blues 1.1, and when they kicked the first four goals in the final term, that was all she wrote.
**** Carlton.

ESSENDON 9.16 70
def. by
CARLTON 15.6 96

BEST: Martin, Merrett, Durham, Ridley, Caldwell
GOALS: Guelfi, Martin 2, Cox, Durham, Gresham, Jones, Stringer

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WEST COAST

Another case of shitty goalkicking costing a team the game, but we should also mention the absolutely bizarre umpiring in the final minutes that sealed it. My god, umpiring is trash this season.
The Eagles had a huge run of momentum in the final term after a run of six unanswered goals which brought the home crowd to life.
That being said, Norf outplayed the Eagles all game despite the controversial ending, and West Coast will be ruing the chance they had to get another strong win at home.
The holes left by Tim Kelly

11

Tim Kelly

Age

30

Ht

184cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

23.6

5star

K

13.5

5star

HB

10.1

5star

M

3.4

3star

T

4.0

5star

CL

4.9

5star

D

19.9

5star

K

12.3

5star

HB

7.6

4star

M

3.1

3star

T

4.7

5star

CL

3.6

4star

D

21.6

5star

K

10.4

4star

HB

11.2

5star

M

2.8

3star

T

3.8

5star

CL

3.8

5star

and Harley Reid are glaring, and frustration through the midfield resulted in free kicks being given away constantly.

WEST COAST 8.17 65
def. by
NORTH MELBOURNE 11.8 74

BEST: Davies-Uniacke, Powell, Comben, McKercher, Fisher
GOALS: Stephenson 2, Zurhaar, Tucker, Larkey, Davies-Uniacke, Curtis

ESSENDON OUTS: Elijah Tsatas, 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

(Both Omitted), Jade Gresham

11

Jade Gresham

Age

27

Ht

177cm

Wt

81kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.4

4star

K

10.2

4star

HB

7.2

4star

M

3.2

3star

T

2.7

4star

G

1.1

4star

D

17.5

4star

K

10.8

4star

HB

6.8

4star

M

2.1

2star

T

2.0

3star

G

0.5

4star

D

11.8

3star

K

6.0

3star

HB

5.8

4star

M

2.6

3star

T

3.4

5star

G

0.4

3star

(Personal Reason)
ESSENDON INS: Mason Redman

27

Mason Redman

Age

27

Ht

187cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.2

4star

K

10.1

4star

HB

5.1

4star

M

4.2

4star

T

2.7

4star

MG

262.0

4star

D

12.0

3star

K

7.8

3star

HB

4.2

3star

M

3.2

3star

T

1.8

3star

MG

210.3

3star

D

12.0

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

5.0

4star

M

4.4

4star

T

2.4

4star

MG

144.2

3star

, Xavier Duursma

28

Xavier Duursma

Age

24

Ht

186cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.5

5star

K

10.0

4star

HB

8.5

5star

M

5.4

5star

T

2.1

4star

CL

1.6

4star

D

13.0

3star

K

8.8

4star

HB

4.3

3star

M

3.8

4star

T

2.3

3star

CL

0.5

3star

D

16.8

4star

K

8.4

4star

HB

8.4

5star

M

4.8

5star

T

2.0

4star

CL

1.6

4star

, Sam Draper

WEST COAST OUTS: Dom Sheed (Injured), Andrew Gaff

3

Andrew Gaff

Age

32

Ht

184cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

26.6

5star

K

15.9

5star

HB

10.7

5star

M

4.8

5star

T

2.0

4star

CL

2.5

4star

D

24.5

5star

K

15.6

5star

HB

8.9

4star

M

5.4

5star

T

2.0

3star

CL

2.5

4star

D

11.2

3star

K

8.0

3star

HB

3.2

3star

M

3.2

4star

T

0.6

3star

CL

0.6

3star

, Harry Edwards, Jai Culley (All Omitted)
WEST COAST INS: Oscar Allen

12

Oscar Allen

Age

25

Ht

196cm

Wt

96kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.8

2star

K

6.6

3star

HB

3.2

3star

M

3.8

4star

T

2.4

4star

G

1.1

4star

No current season stats available

D

8.6

3star

K

5.8

3star

HB

2.8

3star

M

3.8

4star

T

2.0

4star

G

1.2

4star

, Jayden Hunt

5

Jayden Hunt

Age

29

Ht

188cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

5.3

1star

K

3.3

1star

HB

2.0

2star

M

1.7

2star

T

2.3

4star

MG

78.7

1star

D

5.3

1star

K

3.3

1star

HB

2.0

1star

M

1.7

2star

T

2.3

3star

MG

78.7

1star

D

5.3

2star

K

3.3

2star

HB

2.0

2star

M

1.7

2star

T

2.3

4star

MG

78.7

2star

, Tyler Brockman, Josh Rotham

35

Josh Rotham

Age

26

Ht

193cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.7

3star

K

7.8

3star

HB

2.8

2star

M

4.7

4star

T

1.8

4star

MG

167.2

3star

D

7.5

2star

K

6.5

3star

HB

1.0

1star

M

2.0

2star

T

2.5

3star

MG

157.5

3star

D

10.8

3star

K

7.8

3star

HB

3.0

3star

M

4.8

5star

T

1.6

4star

MG

168.0

3star

LATE CHANGE:

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

(managed) left out of selected side and replaced by Nate Caddy.

ROUND 8, 2024
Optus Stadium
4/5/2024

WEST COAST 11.5 71
def. by
ESSENDON 11.11 77

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WEST COAST GOALS: Waterman, J. Williams 3, Darling 2, Yeo, B. Williams, Chesser
ESSENDON GOALS: Langford, Merrett 3, Wright 2, Stringer, Duursma, Durham

WEST COAST BEST: Kelly, Barrass, Williams, McGovern, Waterman
ESSENDON BEST: Parish, Martin, Merrett, Duursma, Kelly

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CHANGES SINCE LAST TIME:

WEST COAST OUTS: Kelly, Sheed, Reid, L. Edwards, Long, Johnston, J. Williams
WEST COAST INS: Maric, Jones, Hunt, Flynn, Brockman, Hutchinson, Allen

ESSENDON OUTS: Parish, Gresham, Hobbs, Davey, Goldstein
ESSENDON INS: Ridley, Hind, Menzie, Draper, Caddy

We're almost full strength, against a building Eagles side playing away from home, missing their best two midfielders. Should be no excuse here. Time to get back on the winning train before some seriously tough fixtures coming up.

Essendon by 44.​

 

[Gabe251]

Have to be careful next quarter. WC incredibly inconsistent but when they're good, they go quick

 

[jannissary]

gotta keep pressure on in the guts

 

[bommer16]

I’m expecting Ess to maintain this pressure.
Cheap easy gifts to waterman will be annoying.

 

[Cup_o_Jobe]

Yeah with ball in hand Durham is looking a class above again. Just knows how to move through traffic, when to hold the disposal, and when to pull the trigger. Up there with Merrett in terms of making the right call at the right time to set up an attacking play.

 

[Happyskeret]

He's providing us a much needed outlet in the air between then arcs. Might be an inspired move.

It was a no brainer to me.

 

[bommer16]

Ryan for me is the one who could be problematic.