Match Committee - Round 18 vs Essendon

[The Underdog]

Re: Match Committee - Round 18 vs Essendon

Concerning. What's wrong with these 3 guys? None were meant to be long injuries but the first two especially have missed a bit of footy now.

Essendon have named one of their strongest sides for the year. This could be a struggle, especially if they have Carlisle/Hooker/Daniher up forward. We almost need to play Boyd to (hopefully) force them to play Carlisle or Hooker down back.

I'd almost prefer them to park T. Boyd 30m out from Essendon's goal. At least we'd have someone near the height of Daniher, Hooker and Carlisle.

[comrade]

Re: Match Committee - Round 18 vs Essendon

We're sacrificing Wood's intercept skills by going so short which is a real shame. His marking is an attacking weapon, especially in an open game which I think this will be.

Morris needs to have another blinder.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Match Committee - Round 18 vs Essendon

Redders going back,gives more open space forward for Toyd and our Swarming crumbers at his feet to ravage their backs.

[jazzadogs]

Re: Match Committee - Round 18 vs Essendon

Does it matter if Daniher, Carlisle and Booker each get a couple of goals? Our team defence has been brilliant this year, generally stopping opposition attacks before they get a chance to kick it to the talls. We then rebound and score our own goals.

Campbell should beat Giles in the ruck, we should beat them in the middle and then our forwards just need to make the most of their opportunities.

[Rocco Jones]

Re: Match Committee - Round 18 vs Essendon

Yep, we got away with it last week.. 2nd time lucky?

Daniher, Hooker and/or Carislie
vs
White, Moore and Grundy

[comrade]

Re: Match Committee - Round 18 vs Essendon

Does it matter if Daniher, Carlisle and Booker each get a couple of goals? Our team defence has been brilliant this year, generally stopping opposition attacks before they get a chance to kick it to the talls. We then rebound and score our own goals.

Campbell should beat Giles in the ruck, we should beat them in the middle and then our forwards just need to make the most of their opportunities.

Yep, certainly need to win the midfielder battle.

I think Giles v Campbell is a decent match up for Essendon. Both similar types.

I hope Picko goes head to head with Coons and smashes him.

[Remi Moses]

Re: Match Committee - Round 18 vs Essendon

Must admit I'm a tad worried .
We got away with it last week, although We had a greenhorn give us a touch up .

[comrade]

Re: Match Committee - Round 18 vs Essendon

Darley in the squad is another surprise. IMO, Hrovat and Webb are definitely in front of him as next in line based on form and talent.

[Rocco Jones]

Re: Match Committee - Round 18 vs Essendon

Darley in the squad is another surprise. IMO, Hrovat and Webb are definitely in front of him as next in line based on form and talent.

Not sure about Hrovat short term. Has had two games back from injury. Didn't do much game one and while he got a bit of it and was one of our bests vs Coburg, I wasn't overly impressed with how he would fit in our side.

[Rocco Jones]

Re: Match Committee - Round 18 vs Essendon

Don't get me wrong, really like Hrovat long term.

[comrade]

Re: Match Committee - Round 18 vs Essendon

Not sure about Hrovat short term. Has had two games back from injury. Didn't do much game one and while he got a bit of it and was one of our bests vs Coburg, I wasn't overly impressed with how he would fit in our side.

But compared to Darley?

[Rocco Jones]

Re: Match Committee - Round 18 vs Essendon

But compared to Darley?

Oh yes, sorry. Compared to a guy I already have delisted, he is awesome.

[Rocco Jones]

Re: Match Committee - Round 18 vs Essendon

I think Beveridge is so development focus he will just play guys in the VFL if it's better for their development, even if our AFL team that week.

Hrovat and Honeychurch are coming back from injury and gaining form and momentum in the VFL. Hamling has had a few games at AFL level but probably best for him to return via the VFL, not being thrown back to the wolves etc.

[boydogs]

Re: Match Committee - Round 18 vs Essendon

We're sacrificing Wood's intercept skills by going so short which is a real shame. His marking is an attacking weapon, especially in an open game which I think this will be.

Morris needs to have another blinder.

Heard that a few times re. Wood, yet Morris played tall too and was marking everything. Maybe Wood just had a bad game

[Bornadog]

Re: Match Committee - Round 18 vs Essendon

From the bench I see only one change.

In - TBoyd and Out - Dale

I am surprised Jong has been named and Prudden may be dropped for Darley. Prudden actually played well last week, so I think he would be stiff