Preview Round 24 - Essendon Bombers vs Collingwood Magpies - Friday, August 25th - 7:50 pm - MCG

[Keystone agony]

In great shape and deserves a game View attachment 1782413

If its his last then he does

 

[andleanback]

If its his last then he does

Just because it’s his last doesn’t mean he deserves it.

 

[Keystone agony]

Out: Draper, Stringer, Caldwell, Heppell, Kelly, Laverde
In: Baldwin, Tippa, Bryan, Davey, L.Hayes

 

[Keystone agony]

Just because it’s his last doesn’t mean he deserves it.

I think he does deserve a send off game

 

[andleanback]

If we are thinking of delisting voss, he should play Friday night. See if he shows anything at the level.

 

[andleanback]

I think he does deserve a send off game

If that’s the shape he’s in, he doesn’t. Maybe as the sub

 

[MiguelM]

If that’s the shape he’s in, he doesn’t. Maybe as the sub

Doesn't get a game for mine in that shape. Love him but we need to get tough.

 

[andleanback]

Doesn't get a game for mine in that shape. Love him but we need to get tough.

Agreed

 

[JT_the_Man]

In great shape and deserves a game View attachment 1782413

And yet I’d still back him in to give more effort than what most of them dished up last week.

 

[JT_the_Man]

If we are thinking of delisting voss, he should play Friday night. See if he shows anything at the level.

Could argue the same of Montgomerie.

 

[Duckworth]

I’d keep him. Mature body VFL grade Ruck/Forward who can pinch hit as a close to goal key forward in case of injury or two isn’t the worst player to have in the list.

Seems like a reason not to keep him.

 

[MiguelM]

Why would we consider playing a player we are going to delist?

Doesn't make any sense whatsoever.

Need to start looking forward as a club. No more gifting games

 

[bombreys]

He didnt get selection wrong

He literally admitted he did

 

[bombreys]

Voss looks like tarzan. People assume he plays like it and want to see him come in and smash. Also had a nice couple of early weeks in the VFL and they've ignored anything since that.

The Voss stuff has gone too far the other way now. I didn’t/don’t think he’ll make it, but he’s in pretty good form the past month after a mid-season lull. We would be absolutely no worse with him replacing Guelfi in the side, as an example.

 

[bombreys]

Why would we consider playing a player we are going to delist?

Doesn't make any sense whatsoever.

Need to start looking forward as a club. No more gifting games

Oh boy, you’re not going to like our latest signing

 

[Keystone agony]

The Voss stuff has gone too far the other way now. I didn’t/don’t think he’ll make it, but he’s in pretty good form the past month after a mid-season lull. We would be absolutely no worse with him replacing Guelfi in the side, as an example.

Except the pressure and ground ball ability

 

[jdstorm]

Seems like a reason not to keep him.

Over the list there is 44 spots.

Not everyone will be AFL grade either because they are young/rookie projects or because if they were AFL quality and not getting a game they’d ask to be traded for more opportunities.

Without having a close look I’d suspect suspect most good lists will have 5 fringe AFL/VFL grade mature players and there’s nothing wrong with that if they are doing useful things that make life easier for the younger players as they develop.

To me it’s neither here nor there. If an upgrade is available then you upgrade that spot, if it’s not then he’s perfectly serviceable until you can find that upgrade.

I swear sometimes it feels like fans want a team with 18 All Australian players and 40 starting level players. No team has that. The salary cap stops that.

 

[Keystone agony]

I swear sometimes it feels like fans want a team with 18 All Australian players and 40 starting level players. No team has that. The salary cap stops that

This

 

[WindyHillZephyr]

if kelly plays this week, if phillips plays this week - if baldwin and bryan dont play, i will personally lay a turd in the centre of each training over at tulla

Make sure you eat a rare steak beforehand. That way you'll have to make an effort and give a shit like no other at the hanger.

 

[bombreys]

Except the pressure and ground ball ability

Voss’s pressure is really good, it should get talked about more. Ground ball ability probably a good call, Guelfi gets the nod - but also not entirely game changing

 

[andleanback]

Why would we consider playing a player we are going to delist?

Doesn't make any sense whatsoever.

Need to start looking forward as a club. No more gifting games

Because sometimes a player can surprise you with an opportunity, I hate delisting someone who has never had a chance at afl level (providing they’ve played well at vfl level). Say voss comes out and kicks 4, he’s getting another year.

Hawthorn were about to delist Dylan moore in 2020, gave him a shot in the last game of the season and he absolutely dominated. The rest is history, has turned into a gun.

 

[citizen-erased]

Watch for large empty blocks in Essendon members seating area. Already had three mates message to say” * them, not going” I’ll go, can’t turn my back on them but can’t begrudge any supporter for not showing up. Not just yesterday, last two decades. s**t show doesn’t cover it.

Fire place, wine and bowl of pasta
vs rainy G with pies supporters taking home a minor premiership

So hard to choose

 

[MiguelM]

Not against bringing in some kids for a go but against the Pies it would be a miracle for a breakout game esp with the horrible form coming from our more senior players.

It would be lambs to the slaughter.

Those who think Voss is a tough /hard footballer, ok, bring him in against Maynard, would be a good litmus test.

Anyway, I suppose there is not much chance Heppell l gets dropped now.

 

[MiguelM]

Fire place, wine and bowl of pasta
vs rainy G with pies supporters taking home a minor premiership

So hard to choose

And a remote control at the ready!

 

[brain taylor]

Please let there be a Heppell announcement early in the week. And Stewart.