Preview Round 3 - Essendon Bombers vs Port Adelaide Power - Thursday March 27th - 7:30pm at Marvel Stadium

[Duckworth]

Is it worth bringing in Goldstein as the sub? To use as a bench coach for the younger players. Hawthorn has used it previously with older players as the sub - ideally, it would be more of a utility-type player, but we are not blessed with many of them. Maybe consider it in a few weeks when the season is completely shot, and we shift to a development focussed year.

 

[southern_crusher]

Is it worth bringing in Goldstein as the sub? To use as a bench coach for the younger players. Hawthorn has used it previously with older players as the sub - ideally, it would be more of a utility-type player, but we are not blessed with many of them. Maybe consider it in a few weeks when the season is completely shot, and we shift to a development focussed year.

He would have better footskills off the halfback flank than McGrath and Shiel so can't see why not.

 

[andleanback]

Is it worth bringing in Goldstein as the sub? To use as a bench coach for the younger players. Hawthorn has used it previously with older players as the sub - ideally, it would be more of a utility-type player, but we are not blessed with many of them. Maybe consider it in a few weeks when the season is completely shot, and we shift to a development focussed year.

Yeh I don’t think that’s a wise move

 

[Skipper_]

Is it worth bringing in Goldstein as the sub? To use as a bench coach for the younger players. Hawthorn has used it previously with older players as the sub - ideally, it would be more of a utility-type player, but we are not blessed with many of them. Maybe consider it in a few weeks when the season is completely shot, and we shift to a development focussed year.

Are we dropping Draper or Bryan in this scenario?

Otherwise if we have an early injury we are running with 3 rucks for the entire game.

 

[MarkJohnson#1]

The basis would be the senior team is playing like Scheissen. El-Hawli had solid form leading at the back end of last year, although not so much currently. There are few options to replace senior players who are NOT defending and deserve to be dropped.
Having said that, I think we won't see many dropped as the players in the VFL just aren't demanding a game yet (excluding Hayes)

You’re suggesting we replace an out of form player in the AFL with a player who is not performing in the VFL! Staggering logic.

 

[MarkJohnson#1]

Can run fast, mature age and has VFL runs on the board over extended period of time

happy with Johnson as sub this week but probs prefer to keep his full game in VFL

Hasn’t fired a shot in the preseason or VFL so far. Had a few good games last year but until I see recent form I’m not interested in gifting him a game.

 

[Yoda_]

if we're going to tank can we try redman as a high half forward pls

he did play U18 football there so cant hurt, might actually be good at it

 

[Yoda_]

IF we are playing a debutante then you'd think it would be either Saad El-Hawli, Zak Johnson or Angus Clarke.

Johnson been very good in his two games and whilst his aerobic capacity will be a work in progress, has the size (186cm/78kg) and will play in a position we desperately need some better foot skills in.

Saad El-Hawli has runs on the board and can play in a variety of positions. Did only play half the (VFL) game on the weekend so must be in contention.

Clarke the wildcard, skills very good and has size (188cm/86kg) that will hold him in good stead.

Would not be disappointed if any or even multiples debuted.

Hayes stat line was good but as eth-dog mentioned in the VFL thread, seemed to trail a fair bit. His stats padded by the chip, chip in the back half as well. Still, wouldn't surprise me if we did pull this one either.

 

[Vindicater]

IF we are playing a debutante then you'd think it would be either Saad El-Hawli, Zak Johnson or Angus Clarke.

Johnson been very good in his two games and whilst his aerobic capacity will be a work in progress, has the size (186cm/78kg) and will play in a position we desperately need some better foot skills in.

Saad El-Hawli has runs on the board and can play in a variety of positions. Did only play half the (VFL) game on the weekend so must be in contention.

Clarke the wildcard, skills very good and has size (188cm/86kg) that will hold him in good stead.

Would not be disappointed if any or even multiples debuted.

Hayes stat line was good but as eth-dog mentioned in the VFL thread, seemed to trail a fair bit. His stats padded by the chip, chip in the back half as well. Still, wouldn't surprise me if we did pull this one either.

It's Johnson for me.

From everything I have read he is exactly what we need.

 

[Yoda_]

It's Johnson for me.

From everything I have read he is exactly what we need.

agreed, seems to have the best runs on the board in 2025. El-Hawli needs to play at some point though, no point taking a 25 year old and not seeing what he can do at the top level, even more so when his runs at the lower level are decent enough

 

[JayJ20]

agreed, seems to have the best runs on the board in 2025. El-Hawli needs to play at some point though, no point taking a 25 year old and not seeing what he can do at the top level, even more so when his runs at the lower level are decent enough

Small correction. Saad is 23, but your point stands.

 

[Yoda_]

Small correction. Saad is 23, but your point stands.

apologies, and thank you sir

 

[Keystone agony]

Has Setterfield ever played as a 3rd tall defender?

We have Ridley and Hayes not play

We need him as a mid if anything now, but id rather see Hobbs

 

[Keystone agony]

Cam Chesser is the other moneyball pick

Dont rate massivily but was a FRP and very good mates with Harley if hes held to contract

Would hope he doesnt cost much at all

 

[Keystone agony]

Hasn’t fired a shot in the preseason or VFL so far. Had a few good games last year but until I see recent form I’m not interested in gifting him a game.

Were gifting someone a game no matter what, there arent 22 that deserve to be playing right now

 

[Dave]

Crowd will be interesting. Thursday night combined with an active shit show, will be lucky to crack 30K

Will be there brother.

 

[Dave]

In: Effort
Out: Whatever that was on Saturday.

 

[Dave]

2023 Round 23 GWS 126 points
2015 Round 20 Adelaide 112 points
2015 Round 14 St Kilda 110 points
2016 Round 12 Hawthorn 108 points
2019 Round 21 Western Bulldogs 104 points

Fun fact. they are 1/3 of the 100 point losses we have suffered as a club.

 

[Dave]

Not sure if it's been mentioned but I just read Ridley will return this week. So, that's something at least.

My Boy.



not cursed

 

[Dave]

/yaco

 

[eth-dog]

IF we are playing a debutante then you'd think it would be either Saad El-Hawli, Zak Johnson or Angus Clarke.

Johnson been very good in his two games and whilst his aerobic capacity will be a work in progress, has the size (186cm/78kg) and will play in a position we desperately need some better foot skills in.

Saad El-Hawli has runs on the board and can play in a variety of positions. Did only play half the (VFL) game on the weekend so must be in contention.

Clarke the wildcard, skills very good and has size (188cm/86kg) that will hold him in good stead.

Would not be disappointed if any or even multiples debuted.

Hayes stat line was good but as eth-dog mentioned in the VFL thread, seemed to trail a fair bit. His stats padded by the chip, chip in the back half as well. Still, wouldn't surprise me if we did pull this one either.

I'd say ADW the most likely to play

 

[Duckworth]

You’re suggesting we replace an out of form player in the AFL with a player who is not performing in the VFL! Staggering logic.

If he would come in to play sub, it wouldn't be on performance (VFL performance). If we go full rebuild (you never go full rebuild) he would be to be another bench coach.
As the youngest team in the comp, I'm wondering if there is a way to explore using the sub as another bench coach - as Hawthorn have been able to use it effectively.

 

[DERO]

Hobbs into the guts

 

[faible]

Is it worth bringing in Goldstein as the sub? To use as a bench coach for the younger players. Hawthorn has used it previously with older players as the sub - ideally, it would be more of a utility-type player, but we are not blessed with many of them. Maybe consider it in a few weeks when the season is completely shot, and we shift to a development focussed year.

Yes, I think this is an excellent idea.

Out: Tsatas, Perkins, Shiel
In: Hayes, Ridley, Goldstein

Goldy can replace Shiel on-field.

 

[TheUnicorn]

Morning fellas, I'm just doing all my fantasy stuff and wanted to get your opinions on some things! Surely Durham goes to Rozee? He's started this year really well and absolutely destroyed us last year. Drew to Merrett too?