Preview Round 4 Carlton vs Essendon 16/4/11

[zeeCFC]

beat them in the center and they won't be able to stop us from scoring

 

[Sin City]

This board is hilarious.

Yeah, the two you've highlighted there are pretty average calls.

 

[HARKER]

So far we have Betts, Carrots, Hammer, Duigan, Laidler, Watson, Thornton, Walker out next week, and JR, Murph and Gibbs on notice.

Yeah, sounds about right..

Key positions defeciencies stood out to some degree on Friday, but that alone shouldn't be the platform we gear up for the next match.

What we did see on Friday was an attitude to take the Pies on, and O.K. no win came along with that, but we can't bemoan the attitude.

I'd sooner we played to our game than to follow the leader and from what I saw on Friday, irrespective of some ordinary performances, we aren't too far away.

 

[Claypigeon]

Collins out for Ellard. We need an extra genuine onballer so we don't have to put up with Gibbs and Murphy's poor performances in there.

Not sure if serious?

 

[Claypigeon]

Yeah, sounds about right..

Key positions defeciencies stood out to some degree on Friday, but that alone shouldn't be the platform we gear up for the next match.

What we did see on Friday was an attitude to take the Pies on, and O.K. no win came along with that, but we can't bemoan the attitude.

I'd sooner we played to our game than to follow the leader and from what I saw on Friday, irrespective of some ordinary performances, we aren't too far away.

I loved our game on Friday. .. Carrots is the only one I have to question but wont be upset if he stays in. .. We need to bring Hendo and Bower in, so two have to miss out. .. Ellard needs recognition with selection and Army is a possibility. .. Four changes sounds like too many to me but I can see an obvious 2 and a chance for a 3rd. ..

 

[zeeCFC]

Army surely needs to come in to shut out one of the Bombers' small/medium forwards.

Jamison - Hurley
Bower - Ryder (or vice versa with Jamison, good match up regardless)
Russell - Monfrees
Laidler/Watson - Crameri
Laidler/Yarran - Zaharakis
Yarran/Duigan/Army - Jetta/Melksham
&
Curnow vs. Watson

 

[Warsaw]

Seriously **** me, they look impressive.

It's gonna be tough come next week.

 

[zeeCFC]

The Aints are just that bad Warsaw, don't worry

Dons are an improved side, but we are too

The St Kilda ruck division is making Bellchambers look like a star
Who do Essendon have to match up on Waite, Henderson, Hampson and Walker?

Not to mention Sir Jeffrey Garlett

 

[40yearBLUE]

Yeah just 2 changes for mine Hendo and Bower are in our best 22 and should be fit enough now. Not sure who gets dropped, maybe Collins, bit harsh, he didnt get much match time to show he is worthy and perhaps Thornton (although he was far from our worst and is doing ok) and perhaps make Hammer the emergency if Hille is not named. Would give Rusty more midfield time, keep Watson in the team but overall I think we need to get Bower and Hendo into the line up.

 

[thylacine60]

Seems unnecessarily cruel the ABC has Matty Knights special commenting on the new improved Bombers as they shred the hapless Saints.

 

[jonoman89]

We should be happy the Bombers are up and about spanking the Saints. Will make them complacent like they were against Sydney.

They are playing very free flowing. If we can beat them for contested disposals in the middle we should murder them.

 

[zeeCFC]

Claypigeon's sig survives another week! Let's hope the prophecy continues

 

[Sin City]

Carlton tanked to get high picks so it really doesn't matter if we beat the Bombers next week, Essendon are still the greatest team ever in the whole world.

 

[Poseidon]

Essendon are looking the goods, I still reckon us at our best is better though. Downside is, if we don't play at our absolute best we'll get demolished.

 

[thylacine60]

Like a Collingwood troll would know shit.

 

[TrueBlue05]

IN: Henderson, Bower, Ellard
OUT: Duigan, Laidler, Colins

B: Jordan Russell , Michael Jamison , Chris Yarran
HB: Paul Bower, , Matthew Watson, David Ellard
C: Ed Curnow, Kade Simpson, Bryce Gibbs,
Foll: Chris Judd , Robert Warnock , Mark Murphy
HF: Mitch Robinson, Shaun Hampson , Andrew Walker
F: Jeff Garlett, Lachie Henderson , Eddie Betts

I/C: Heath Scotland, Jarred Waite, Brett Thornton Sub: Andrew Carrazzo

I Think Carrazzo as a sub for his versatility, he can play forward, mid or back. or maybe Walker.

Robinson to play defensive forward on Fletcher again, worked well for us last time.
and Curnow / Ellard on Jobe Watson.

 

[TrueBlue05]

Carlton tanked to get high picks so it really doesn't matter if we beat the Bombers next week, Essendon are still the greatest team ever in the whole world.

please explain?

 

[Sin City]

please explain?

You'll figure it out once you've been around BigFooty for a while mate.

 

[lards]

Jeez next week shapes up to be an absolute ripper!

 

[Sin City]

Jeez next week shapes up to be an absolute ripper!

Reckon if both teams bring their best footy it'll be a beauty.

Why Purdue?

 

[lards]

Reckon if both teams bring their best footy it'll be a beauty.

Why Purdue?

Wish I lived in Melbourne, the hype would be insane. Hopefully you guys suffer from 'blockbuster fatigue' this week.

Well I just looked at the colleges that were exchange partners with my uni (Adelaide Uni) and Purdue was the best sporting college. Havent given me much success though. Hoping to study there but grades aren't looking good atm. Do you follow any colleges?

 

[Alpha1]

The bummers are looking good, but one thing that stands out is the Saints lack of speed, we beat the Saints last season because of our speed.

We need to find spots for Army & Ellard next week, we have to try and match the Bummer for speed around the ground, against the Pies I think we missed Army's speed to break the lines.

Hopefully Bower is fit and Henderson, but then that would be too many changes, maybe make two changes to the side, Army or Ellard and Bower or Henderson come in?

 

[Sharks On A Plane]

In: Armfield, Bower, Henderson, Ellard.
Out: Walker, Watson, Carrazzo (won't happen), Thornton.

Collins can take Walker's spot as the versatile third forward. At least he'll bring some discipline to the role...

 

[blues4flag]

Jeez next week shapes up to be an absolute ripper!

Listening to Der-wayne, I'm not sure there is a match next week. Apparently Bombers play on ANZAC Day then get a pass straight into September.

 

[lards]

Listening to Der-wayne, I'm not sure there is a match next week. Apparently Bombers play on ANZAC Day then get a pass straight into September.

Noticed that as well, Dwayne is a bloody moron. not even thinking about ANZAC Day right now, just excited for Saturday.