Preview Round 9, 2023: Brisbane Lions vs. Essendon Bombers, Saturday 13th May, 7:25. Gabba

[Gadzorks]

I am guilty.

Lol you are forgiven. Seriously though, I was all for it but had no idea he was going to be this good. And there's more to come.

 

[p4p1]

Remember when we traded for Charlie and screams of over paying were heard?

Worth every cent/lost pick opportunity.

And imagine how good our youngsters feel when THE Charlie Cameron pats them on the back.

That's kind of crazy to me. He was coming off that 5 goal prelim performance where he dominated the game. I was very excited to pick him up. I think pick 12 is a steal tbh.

 

[p4p1]

For many, myself included, it wasn't an idea that we overpaid, it was more a case that 15 would've got the job done.

In hindsight, it was all irrelevant.

Charlie Cameron, Cam Rayner, Zac Bailey, Brandon Starcevich, and Jack Payne makes for a pretty tasty trade & draft haul six years on.

Not to shit on Cam because I love him but it's a pretty crazy draft/trade year when he is the least important or maybe more accurately has made the least impact on field from that year.

 

[BangyBangy]

Not to s**t on Cam because I love him but it's a pretty crazy draft/trade year when he is the least important or maybe more accurately has made the least impact on field from that year.

Also, the only one from that list that has done an ACL.

 

[p4p1]

Also, the only one from that list that has done an ACL.

And Payne is only really starting to make a big impact now. Like I said, it wasn't to shit on Cam but to applaud our drafting and trading that year. I believe Cam will be more important and more consistent in the future.
The flip side of the ACL argument is he was given a lot more opportunities, specifically early on than all of those guys outside of Cameron. Payne in particular should have been playing more games a lot earlier when Gardiner was struggling. It has only been since he was able to get some consitency that he has been able to make a statement.

 

[pulpdriver]

For many, myself included, it wasn't an idea that we overpaid, it was more a case that 15 would've got the job done.

In hindsight, it was all irrelevant.

Charlie Cameron, Cam Rayner, Zac Bailey, Brandon Starcevich, and Jack Payne makes for a pretty tasty trade & draft haul six years on.

Absolutely nailed it. Spectacular work from our recruiting team.

 

[Nunez]

And Payne is only really starting to make a big impact now. Like I said, it wasn't to s**t on Cam but to applaud our drafting and trading that year. I believe Cam will be more important and more consistent in the future.
The flip side of the ACL argument is he was given a lot more opportunities, specifically early on than all of those guys outside of Cameron. Payne in particular should have been playing more games a lot earlier when Gardiner was struggling. It has only been since he was able to get some consitency that he has been able to make a statement.

I watched the replay from the Blues game last night and loved Cams pressure and tackling. He did not get used much at all, but it really stood out that he was committed to impacting defensively even if the team weren't using him up forward.

I'd really like to see us rotate him and Dunks when Dunks needs a rest. Feel like they are the perfect like for like to rotate. Both contested bulls and strong defensively. Both great marks.

 

[Milux]

Lol you are forgiven. Seriously though, I was all for it but had no idea he was going to be this good. And there's more to come.

Imagine a few more seasons of this year's Charlie.

 

[jonnobackpocket]

if its wet not sure pace is going to be primary selection. maybe the slower guys might get a run

if its wet not sure pace is going to be primary selection. maybe the slower guys might get a run.

Told my someone who is usually on the money (yet to be wrong) that Harry is playing.

 

[pulpdriver]

I watched the replay from the Blues game last night and loved Cams pressure and tackling. He did not get used much at all, but it really stood out that he was committed to impacting defensively even if the team weren't using him up forward.

I'd really like to see us rotate him and Dunks when Dunks needs a rest. Feel like they are the perfect like for like to rotate. Both contested bulls and strong defensively. Both great marks.

Reckon Cam still has a ways to go with his running to offer the sort of defensive stuff Dunks is putting in but I do feel we really should be rolling Cam into the midfield for more extended periods and when we rest Dunk would be the perfect time. I wouldn't mind seeing the two of them together with Lachie in a few bounces tbh.

 

[Nunez]

Reckon Cam still has a ways to go with his running to offer the sort of defensive stuff Dunks is putting in but I do feel we really should be rolling Cam into the midfield for more extended periods and when we rest Dunk would be the perfect time. I wouldn't mind seeing the two of them together with Lachie in a few bounces tbh.

Yeah absolutely, not saying a 5050 split but if Cam did 7 or so centre bounces a game it would be both great development and protect Dunks who just doesn't know the meaning of protecting himself

 

[FFB1]

Apparently Parish has hurt his calf and won’t be lining up for the Bombres.

 

[Nathan Barley]

Apparently Parish has hurt his calf and won’t be lining up for the Bombres.

Handy

 

[pulpdriver]

Apparently Parish has hurt his calf and won’t be lining up for the Bombres.

No Ridley and Parish, 6 day break and at the Gabbatoir? Essendon supporters like

 

[Elixuh]

Shame for the Bombers, they have looked really competent under Scott.

 

[M Malice]

With the list of Bombers outs we should be able to inject a percentage booster into our season Saturday night.

 

[Section 5]

Looks like it is true about Parrish

 

[Nathan Barley]

Zorko for Answerth

 

[Nathan Barley]

Hoping Ah Chee is the sub or replaces Zorko if he's a late out

 

[M Malice]

Gee I really hope Zorks gets through unscathed.

 

[Section 5]

BRISBANE LIONS v ESSENDON

Saturday May 13, 7:25pm at the Gabba

LIONS

B: B.Starcevich, J.Payne, K.Coleman

HB: C.McKenna, H.Andrews, D.Zorko

C: J.Berry, Z.Bailey, H.McCluggage

HF: C.Cameron, J.Gunston, W.Ashcroft

F: L.McCarthy, J.Daniher, E.Hipwood

FOLL: O.McInerney, J.Dunkley, L.Neale - C

I/C: C.Rayner, H.Sharp, R.Lester, D.Wilmot


EMG: C.Ah Chee, N.Cockatoo, D.Fort, N.Answerth

IN: D.Zorko

OUT: N.Answerth (omitted), J.Lyons (sub)

BOMBERS

B: N.Hind, B.Zerk-Thatcher, M.Redman

HB: A.McGrath, K.Baldwin, K.Langford

C: S.Durham, D.Shiel, N.Martin

HF: B.Hobbs, S.Weideman, J.Caldwell

F: J.Menzie, J.Stringer, A.McDonald-Tipungwuti

FOLL: S.Draper, Z.Merrett - C, W.Setterfield

I/C: A.Perkins, D.Heppell, A.Davey Jnr, A.Phillips

EMG: W.Snelling, R.Montgomerie, P.Voss, M.D’Ambrosio


IN: K.Baldwin, S.Durham

OUT: J.Kelly, J.Ridley, D.Parish (all injured)

 

[Grasshopper17]

Wonder how much stock we can put in Zorko being named at half back...

 

[Section 5]

I imagine Zorko & Wilmott swap positions.
Good to see Cockatoo named as emergency again.

 

[M Malice]

Wonder how much stock we can put in Zorko being named at half back...

 

[JasRulz63]

Wonder how much stock we can put in Zorko being named at half back...

Answerth played Zorko's role last week, so it was a like for like swap.