Preview Round 2: Sydney vs Essendon, SCG, Sunday 14/06/20 @ 3:35 PM

[Bunk Moreland]

Looks like Naismith in doubt and no Knoll. Leaves Sinclair and Allir I guess.

I’d go taller up forward and stretch them now.

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Always a tricky ploy up there because the ground is so small they just don’t have room to get to work. I think McKernan and Stringer is probably as big as you need to go.

 

[Ambrosia]

Naismith with hamstring tightness. I hope Sinclair doesn’t have one of

Always a tricky ploy up there because the ground is so small they just don’t have room to get to work. I think McKernan and Stringer is probably as big as you need to go.

They’re unlikely to be tall up forward either so there’s a fair chance we can swing Hooker forward during the game if we want to stretch them.

 

[ghostdog]

I hope not, we need to tread very carefully with that foot, no pun intended.

Which pretty much guarantees he'll play, I guess.

Plenty of sole in that pun. I like it.

 

[Joeyjoejoe]

Not necessarily my preferred 22 but this is what I think they will go with. (Daniher, Fantasia and Tippa injured)
B: Francis - Hooker - Saad
HB: Redman - Hurley - Ridley
C: Heppell - McGrath - Cutler
HF: Smith - Stringer - Snelling
F: Laverde - McKernan - Townsend
R: Bellchambers - Shiel - Merrett
I/C: Parish - Langford - Ambrose - McKenna

I agree. Not my preferred 22.
But I think this might be the team they name...
I thought Snelling and Redman might be out (missed training sessions) , but no mention in today's injury update.

 

[Old Stuckup]

I agree. Not my preferred 22.
But I think this might be the team they name...
I thought Snelling and Redman might be out (missed training sessions) , but no mention in today's injury update.

Appears that they both should be ok, I think it’s been said that Snelling is looking more likely than Redman at this stage though. If they were unavailable I’d probably have Ham and Guelfi as the two most likely to come in.

 

[OsteitisPubis22]

So.... been told Walla will be named, given the game is Sunday.

Redman looking a real 50/50 at this stage, I would say unlikely.

Heppell will play.

Stewart in the mix if Hooker plays down back. and a possible debut for Hibberd.

Can’t get a read on McKenna although in our best side so I would pick him.

FB: BZT Hurley Gleeson
HB: Saad Francis Hooker
C: Zaharakis Mcgrath Heppell
HF: Langford Mckernan Parish
FF: Townsend Smith stringer
FOL: Bellchambers Sheil Merrett
Int: (From) Tipinguiti*Guelfi Snelling
Hibberd Heppell McKenna Ridley

Thoughts??




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[MattF185]

So.... been told Walla will be named, given the game is Sunday.

Redman looking a real 50/50 at this stage, I would say unlikely.

Heppell will play.

Stewart in the mix if Hooker plays down back. and a possible debut for Hibberd.

Can’t get a read on McKenna although in our best side so I would pick him.

FB: BZT Hurley Gleeson
HB: Saad Francis Hooker
C: Zaharakis Mcgrath Heppell
HF: Langford Mckernan Parish
FF: Townsend Smith stringer
FOL: Bellchambers Sheil Merrett
Int: (From) Tipinguiti*Guelfi Snelling
Hibberd Heppell McKenna Ridley

Thoughts??




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Ambrose would get a game over BZT.

 

[eth-dog]

So.... been told Walla will be named, given the game is Sunday.

Redman looking a real 50/50 at this stage, I would say unlikely.

Heppell will play.

Stewart in the mix if Hooker plays down back. and a possible debut for Hibberd.

Can’t get a read on McKenna although in our best side so I would pick him.

FB: BZT Hurley Gleeson
HB: Saad Francis Hooker
C: Zaharakis Mcgrath Heppell
HF: Langford Mckernan Parish
FF: Townsend Smith stringer
FOL: Bellchambers Sheil Merrett
Int: (From) Tipinguiti*Guelfi Snelling
Hibberd Heppell McKenna Ridley

Thoughts??




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8 man extended bench (so maybe Stewart). Smith needs to be CHF not FF in the true Caucasian Alwyn Davey role

 

[OsteitisPubis22]

Ambrose would get a game over BZT.

Complete over sight there, absolutley, feel for BZT, but your right.


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[OsteitisPubis22]

8 man extended bench (so maybe Stewart). Smith needs to be CHF not FF in the true Caucasian Alwyn Davey role

If we are really fussing about that, you must be really struggling without footy, swap around Townsend and Smith.
I’m not sure who would get he nod on the bench, personally, I’d go with (if fit) Walla, Snelling, Hibberd and Mckenna


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[eth-dog]

If we are really fussing about that, you must be really struggling without footy, swap around Townsend and Smith.
I’m not sure who would get he nod on the bench, personally, I’d go with (if fit) Walla, Snelling, Hibberd and Mckenna


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But I like the midget in KP thing! You wouldn't have the captain from your extended bench?

 

[Bunk Moreland]

So.... been told Walla will be named, given the game is Sunday.

Redman looking a real 50/50 at this stage, I would say unlikely.

Heppell will play.

Stewart in the mix if Hooker plays down back. and a possible debut for Hibberd.

Can’t get a read on McKenna although in our best side so I would pick him.

FB: BZT Hurley Gleeson
HB: Saad Francis Hooker
C: Zaharakis Mcgrath Heppell
HF: Langford Mckernan Parish
FF: Townsend Smith stringer
FOL: Bellchambers Sheil Merrett
Int: (From) Tipinguiti*Guelfi Snelling
Hibberd Heppell McKenna Ridley

Thoughts??




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no way we play 4 of Hurley/Hooker/BZT/Ambrose/Francis imo

 

[eth-dog]

no way we play 4 of Hurley/Hooker/BZT/Ambrose/Francis imo

We play 4 if one is forward, which logically would be Hooker or Francis. Preferably the former.

Unless they decide to play McLean I don't see a logical match up for Hooker.

 

[ghostdog]

The team I'd like to see, presuming Walla, Heppell and Redman are fit;

Ambrose Hurley Saad
Gleeson Francis Ridley
Cutler Heppell Redman
Townsend McKernan Smith
Tipungwuti Hooker Stringer
Phillips Shiel Merrett

Parish McKenna McGrath Stewart


The team I think will be selected;

Ambrose Hurley Saad
Ridley Hooker Francis
Cutler Heppell Zaharakis
Parish McKernan Smith
Stringer Townsend Laverde
Bellchambers Shiel Merrett

Langford McGrath McKenna Gleeson

Not sure about the extent of the bench, but two rucks possible. I'd consider Clarke in a run-with role and giving Stewart some game time.

 

[eth-dog]

Personally, if Walla, Heppell and Redman all miss (being the pessimist I am):

FB: Francis (McCartin) - Ambrose (Heeney) - Saad (Papley)
HB: Gleeson (Gray) - Hurley (Blakey) - Ridley (Hayward)
MF: Langford - Shiel - Cutler
HF: McKenna (Dawson) - McKernan (Aliir) - Snelling (O'Riordan)
FF: Townsend (Mills) - Hooker (Brand) - Stringer (Rampe)
OB: Bellchambers - McGrath - Merrett
IC: Parish (IM with time I50) - Hibberd (IM) - Guelfi (def) - Smith (OM/HF)

EM: Zaharakis - Phillips - Clarke - Stewart

Zaka comes in if any of the small forwards or outside mids go out. Phillips if Bellcho goes down. Clarke if any of the inside mids go out. Stewart if any of the other KPP drop out (Hooker moving onto McCartin).

 

[ghostdog]

5 4 days to go!

 

[vass44]

Personally, if Walla, Heppell and Redman all miss (being the pessimist I am):

FB: Francis (McCartin) - Ambrose (Heeney) - Saad (Papley)
HB: Gleeson (Gray) - Hurley (Blakey) - Ridley (Hayward)
MF: Langford - Shiel - Cutler
HF: McKenna (Dawson) - McKernan (Aliir) - Snelling (O'Riordan)
FF: Townsend (Mills) - Hooker (Brand) - Stringer (Rampe)
OB: Bellchambers - McGrath - Merrett
IC: Parish (IM with time I50) - Hibberd (IM) - Guelfi (def) - Smith (OM/HF)

EM: Zaharakis - Phillips - Clarke - Stewart

Zaka comes in if any of the small forwards or outside mids go out. Phillips if Bellcho goes down. Clarke if any of the inside mids go out. Stewart if any of the other KPP drop out (Hooker moving onto McCartin).

The fact that you don’t have Zakka in the team is laughable!


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[ghostdog]

The fact that you don’t have Zakka in the team is laughable!


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He did say Zaharakis was done after we played Freo. Zaka fell off in the last quarter.

 

[vass44]

He did say Zaharakis was done after we played Freo. Zaka fell off in the last quarter.

I get that - but do u - or anyone else in here truly believe he won’t be picked for most games this year? He’s pretty much untouchable regardless of form and we’ve got a recent history of picking blokes in the leadership group when their form doesn’t warrant it - see David Myers who kept getting picked until he actually dropped himself...!!


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[eth-dog]

I get that - but do u - or anyone else in here truly believe he won’t be picked for most games this year? He’s pretty much untouchable regardless of form and we’ve got a recent history of picking blokes in the leadership group when their form doesn’t warrant it - see David Myers who kept getting picked until he actually dropped himself...!!


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I'm being optimistic.

 

[DERO]

I don't know about y'all but I want to see improvement form some of the younger players.

 

[Runk]

I don't know about y'all but I want to see improvement form some of the younger players.

I don't know about you, but I never want to see you say 'y'all' again.

 

[ghostdog]

I get that - but do u - or anyone else in here truly believe he won’t be picked for most games this year? He’s pretty much untouchable regardless of form and we’ve got a recent history of picking blokes in the leadership group when their form doesn’t warrant it - see David Myers who kept getting picked until he actually dropped himself...!!


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I refer you to post #439

 

[boncer34]

5 4 days to go!
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Breathe

 

[Kyptastic]

Given the depth that we have in the position, I wouldn't risk playing Redman. You're not losing much if he misses out and a Gleeson or Ridley plays in his place.