Prediction Round 21 Changes vs. Essendon

[estibador]

That looks pretty bloody soft. We should challenge and then take it all the way to the tribunal if we need to.

Then once we get him off we should rest him for a week for a laugh.

 

[serial_thrilla]

Bit rough that Fyfe copped a fine for umpire contact, when it only happened because Reid pushed him into the ump...

 

[s_wd6]

That’s not how those classifications work. If it’s off the ball, it’s intentional. The only question is whether he actually got him high because you can’t really see, but the umpire was right there and signalled high so …

I saw Jesse Hogan stare a guy down and punch him in the face off the ball and get away with a fine

 

[Stinky Lomax]

Anyone for Brodie with Fyfe potentially out?

 

[s_wd6]

Anyone for Brodie with Fyfe potentially out?

Nah. Will be Jonno straight in most likely.

 

[CaseySibosadoHOF]

I saw Jesse Hogan stare a guy down and punch him in the face off the ball and get away with a fine

That's coz of impact going from low to negligible. Intent will almost certainly be a failing argument (as it was with Heeney). I assume it's actually high contact, but you miss 100% of the shots you don't take. Best bet is maybe it's found that Culley put on an Oscar performance for the ages and it's actually negligible impact (something Heeney couldn't exactly argue while causing someone to bleed).

 

[apuchar]

Would prefer Brodie. Like for like but it will be Johnson.

 

[hoss]

I thought Johnson was playing some of his best football for us before he got injured. Started to look very settled.

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[ilikepotatoes]

I thought Johnson was playing some of his best football for us before he got injured. Started to look very settled.

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He was great against Richmond when we rested Fyfe too.

 

[StingBitten]

Is it confirmed Johnson is ready yet? I thought he was no guarantee to return.

Brodie in for me. If Darcy is too banged up it's time to give Reidy a chance to shine.

 

[Midnite65]

I thought Johnson was playing some of his best football for us before he got injured. Started to look very settled.

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But he wont be able to provide the same impact in the middle as Fyfe has with blocking, taking tackles, getting hands to the outside, etc.

 

[masai tu]

That Fyfe suspension is soft is shite, but may as well take the week and freshen up for a final assault.

Doesn’t even look high?

Take it as a “freshen up” week.

 

[Superkoops]

Is it confirmed Johnson is ready yet? I thought he was no guarantee to return.

Brodie in for me. If Darcy is too banged up it's time to give Reidy a chance to shine.

Johnson and then Erasmus next in line from what I’ve seen at WAFL. JL at last weekend’s press conference said he would miss another game. Merriman said he would be expected to be available for selection.

 

[FreoGirl]

Is it confirmed Johnson is ready yet? I thought he was no guarantee to return.

Brodie in for me. If Darcy is too banged up it's time to give Reidy a chance to shine.

He confirmed he was at his pre game interview

 

[Docker82]

Johnson the preferred option, then Erasmus or NOD then Brodie.

 

[go_the_dockers]

I really think Erasmus will play.
I think they value roles.

 

[DocT]

To be fair it was soft as. Should be carless rather than intentional. Culley runs in to give Fyfe a shoulder and Fyfe throws his arms out in front to defend himself.

100% I agree with you. Culley running forward initiates moderate off the ball contact with a running backwards Fyfe who is actually looking at the ball. Fyfe fends off with his arm, not at all high, and it appears Jai whacks his schnozz into Fyfe's upper arm - bit hard to tell TBH. Bizarre report. Highly appealable but then again a week's rest for Fyfe is fine in my book - and it's a travelling week too.

 

[Vintage]

I have to laugh at some of the suggested changes
Fyfe out (18 possessions on 72% game time in basically 3 quarters)
Aish out ( 9 possession in 1 quarter )

No changes this week apart from injuries

100%

Unfortunately it’s still out:Fyfe

In Johnson if fit, or Aish and then Johnson to sub if half a game is better.

 

[pavstar]

14 players copping a fine for the melee on Saturday night… the AFL should pay those players for putting on that spectacle that entertained the masses…

AFL paid Meatloaf (RIP) a ridiculous amount of money to put on a dross show that didn’t entertain one person bar Gillion yet fine the players who put on a show worthy of the admission price alone…

 

[stax on the mull]

I thought Meatloaf was a Demetriou pick. Don't let your meat loaf.

 

[stax on the mull]

They've lost all hope on the Essendon preview board for this game. That can't be a good omen.

 

[pK75]

I’m actually concerned now with Fyfe out, think many on here will be surprised by how much he has been the glue holding our midfield together when he’s not playing. Big game for Johnson (or Brodie/Ras if they come into the team)

 

[freo84]

Surely we challenge the Fyfe ban..

There was nothing in that.

 

[Purple Jesus]

I’ve lost the will to live after reading their preview thread. Christ. I don’t think we’ve ever been that dark.

 

[muckypup]

Is Darcy fine?

He had that hip and shoulder hit on his head. He looked groggy when he was walking. Still played the rest of the game

He could be an out similar to H McKay & Libber. Watch this space.