Prediction Round 21 Changes vs. Essendon

[Joao]

Brodie had leaped Erasmus in recent times, was emergency for the last few games (Erasmus hasn't been emergency since round 16)

So I'd say its Brodie coming in, unless we are changing it up and going with Coops (who has also been emergency the last few games over Erasmus)


Brodies handball game is also a lot closer to what Fyfe has been bringing, Fyfe very handball heavy this year.

Didn't Ras have a concussion for a decent stretch there?

They also alternating the travelling emergency so the same player/s aren't missing too much football.

 

[ilikepotatoes]

I honestly hope we see the unicorn get some time as a midfielder this weekend

 

[Fat Nyfe]

It would be sweet for Brodie to get a game against the Bombers and play so well that they also throw a contract at him for three to four more years.

I hope so (well not that length of contract). It's possible that there's a future where Fyfe retires in a year or 2, and Erasmus is just not that good. Brodie has AFL-level clean hands and contested ball winning - that's Fyfe's role. He's a proven commodity and people forget he's still young.

I want to see Erasmus get another chance eventually, but he's not a proven AFL level player based on his Fremantle minutes so far. He carries a higher risk than Brodie and I don't think he necessarily has the higher ceiling either.

 

[Channels]

With the criticism that Essendon has been under through the media this week, plus Sunday arvo at the G, it screams an ambush by a fired up opponent.
I hope we're ready.

 

[go_the_dockers]

When do we fly out?

Surely we should find out who play shortly.

 

[pK75]

With the criticism that Essendon has been under through the media this week, plus Sunday arvo at the G, it screams an ambush by a fired up opponent.
I hope we're ready.

JLo said we’re treating the next four weeks as a rehearsal for finals, if we aren’t up and about I’d be very concerned come the finals.

 

[freo_leo29]

Didn't Ras have a concussion for a decent stretch there?

They also alternating the travelling emergency so the same player/s aren't missing too much football.

1 week he missed through concussion (didn't miss a WAFL game but couldn't be selected as emergency that week)



Brodie wasn't emergency for the first 15 or so weeks, so it's hard to argue that he was alternating with Erasmus, I think Brodie has just moved up the pecking order.

 

[Boomer93]

Still confused as to why we signed Brodie for a few years if JL was convinced he’s no good.

Brodie tries his heart out for contracts and then puts tools down once he gets them.

 

[malpaso]

Brodie tries his heart out for contracts and then puts tools down once he gets them.

Yeah I don't think so. He's just not a two-way player and there are plenty of those in the AFL but JLo can only afford 1-2 of them.

 

[ilikepotatoes]

JLo said we’re treating the next four weeks as a rehearsal for finals, if we aren’t up and about I’d be very concerned come the finals.

We'd be silly not too. There's about a 50% chance we end up playing Port, Giants or Geelong in finals.

 

[holybishop]

Cooper, Reidy and Erasmus on the flight. Brodie stayed hone.

 

[mattis117]

Wow Simpson travelled, that’s intriguing.

 

[freo_leo29]

Cooper, Reidy and Erasmus on the flight. Brodie stayed hone.

Hopefully cooper gets the nod then

 

[freo_leo29]

We should definitely trade Brodie if he isn't getting the Fyfe role btw


Hopefully someone comes after him

 

[Joao]

Cooper would be off to see family I suspect. Last chance this year (before finals at least).

 

[Taylor]

We have been rotating a spare mid forward for a while, maybe we replace Fyfe with a forward and don't rotate Andy/Serong/Young through the forward line.

 

[Joao]

We have been rotating a spare mid forward for a while, maybe we replace Fyfe with a forward and don't rotate Andy/Serong/Young through the forward line.

Given his form over the year, I'd be surprised and disappointed if Ras didn't get this opportunity.

You simply have to reward Peel performers in a situation like this and Ras could win the Sandover this year.

 

[Big Animal]

Cooper would be off to see family I suspect. Last chance this year (before finals at least).

agree. seems like ras is in. wonder if he or aish gets the sub. I suspect Aish will stay as sub as 8th defender on the list

 

[Joao]

agree. seems like ras is in. wonder if he or aish gets the sub. I suspect Aish will stay as sub as 8th defender on the list

Hopefully not Ras, because he's never looked any good doing it.

 

[doppo]

Really should have put Tabs on the plane just to plant the seed of fear into the bombers

 

[StingBitten]

Raz has South African heritage I think?

Ras is of an Afrikaans-background, whom are of mainland European/caucasian descent.

To be Indigenous he'd need to belong to the koekhoen (think the Gods Must be Crazy film) or the San people (which is my background).

The Bantu people (Zulu's, Xhosa's) are technically not Indigenous to South Africa as they migrated south to the region a few hundred years ago from middle-Africa.

Free history lesson for ya.

 

[StingBitten]

Cooper, Reidy and Erasmus on the flight. Brodie stayed hone.

I don't like rumours, but kept hearing Brodie made enemies at the club at the end of 2022, apparently he became very vocal about Mundy staying on when it wasn't his place to do so.

Hard to believe that would indicate he never gets a game again? Bloke can't buy a trick though.

 

[CaseySibosadoHOF]

Cooper, Reidy and Erasmus on the flight. Brodie stayed hone.

2 "traveling emergencies" at this stage is kinda wild. Genuine injury concern, specifically with Darcy?

You'd think it's Raz starts and Aish or Cooper sub, but could easily enough be Aish starts and Aish/Jaeger take the inside midfield minutes that Fyfe leaves behind.

 

[Wizard]

Surely its as simple as Erasmus in for Fyfe.

Only question IMO would be about who gets the sub spot out of Erasmus and Aish. Personally, would hope to see Aish on the bench with Erasmus getting a proper look at some midfield minutes.

 

[88mph]

With the criticism that Essendon has been under through the media this week, plus Sunday arvo at the G, it screams an ambush by a fired up opponent.
I hope we're ready.

Anywhere, anytime. Bring it