Team Round 1

[jeemak]

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I'm thinking Stack on a hbf is a curious decision. But, I'm happy they've given something different than Sherman, Picken or Djedurra a run there because I didn't really see the match committee taking a risk like this. Irrespective of pre-season positioning and form.

I remember back to the 2008 preliminary final, where Harbrow started carving it with run and creativity. Give a quick and creative player a chance behind the ball, rather than having to create in front of it and good things can happen. It's a speculative and risky move, but it's definitely not a cynical one.

[Mantis]

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Bit harsh I think. Cause he thinks Stack is a hack then he doesn't have a clue? he wouldn't be the lone ranger there. I think its fair enough to question a players place when he has shown nothing in his 3-4 years at the club. I wish the kid well but i ain't expecting much.

You think?

It's plainly obvious that due a number of key outs in defence Stack has been given an opportunity as he has showed some form down there through the pre-season.

Sure Stack hasn't been a consistent performer as yet, but he deserves this opportunity and I hope he goes well.

[GVGjr]

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Addison didnt get a gig either?
Thought he be a good defender for Essendons smaller men.
Hes tough and plays relatively tall.
Can go forward also
???

Oh was he suspended from last year

Well fingers crossed for round 1!!

Yes, Addison has to miss this game through suspension.

[Sedat]

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Is Minson a lock? Carlton basically had a wasted spot in their side last night with the extra ruckman. Perhaps Barlow comes in to play 2nd fiddle to Huddo? Risky move if the North practice match is any indication but I see the logic against a fleet-footed Essendon midfield brigade.

Whatever the final selected team is tonight, our previous history would suggest there will be at least one late change come Sunday.

[SlimPickens]

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Is Minson a lock? Carlton basically had a wasted spot in their side last night with the extra ruckman. Perhaps Barlow comes in to play 2nd fiddle to Huddo?
Whatever the final selected team is tonight, our previous history would suggest there will be at least one late change come Sunday.

I'd say Minson will play, i thought Hampson was horrible last night until the last 10 min when he pretty much won Carlton the game. Minson isn't the worst ruck/forward going around. Hopefully he can clunk a couple of marks early to get his confidence up and considering his preseason form which has been very good i'd say he wll play.

[The Pie Man]

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You think?

It's plainly obvious that due a number of key outs in defence Stack has been given an opportunity as he has showed some form down there through the pre-season.

Sure Stack hasn't been a consistent performer as yet, but he deserves this opportunity and I hope he goes well.

I'm with you on that Mantis - I've been a bit harsh on Brennan, but at his best he's a smooth mover with good disposal who could just make the HB line work. I think it's worth a try, and will not blame the coaching staff if it doesn't work.

I wish him well, will be very handy if he & Markovic can play well and give the backline more options moving forward.

[LostDoggy]

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I'd say Minson will play, i thought Hampson was horrible last night until the last 10 min when he pretty much won Carlton the game. Minson isn't the worst ruck/forward going around. Hopefully he can clunk a couple of marks early to get his confidence up and considering his preseason form which has been very good i'd say he wll play.

Lets pray that if he does get a game we don't get any of those brain fades - run across the mark, give away a free kick when we are having a shot at goal etc. I rate big Wil when he's on, but when he does these silly things, it can be so frustrating - even turn the game.

[Mofra]

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Seems like I am one of few (perhaps the only?) that secretly likes the inclusion of Stack, especially considering we have no Gilbee and Hargrave.

I've been critical of Stack and don't hold alot of faith in him holding his spot, but it is definately a gamble worth taking. He might find it easier to read the play as a backman - I do worry about his concentration levels though, and Essendon might pick up on this and try and drag him back to the last line of defence (away from the HBF).

[Maddog37]

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So what is happening with Moles?

[SlimPickens]

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Bench updated:

Hill
Picken
Sherman
DJ

No Minson very surprised...maybe a late change?

[divvydan]

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According to AFL and HS sites, final team is;

E.Wood L.Markovic D.Morris
R.Murphy T.Williams B.Stack
R.Griffen M.Boyd C.Ward
S.Higgins L.Jones D.Giansiracusa
J.Grant B.Hall A.Cooney
B.Hudson D.Cross T.Liberatore
Int: Hill, Picken, Djerkurra, Sherman


Emerg: Barlow, Minson, Wallis

No second ruck? Surely we can't have Williams in there with Essendon playing Hurley/Ryder/Hille forward and no Lake.

[SlimPickens]

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According to AFL and HS sites, final team is;

E.Wood L.Markovic D.Morris
R.Murphy T.Williams B.Stack
R.Griffen M.Boyd C.Ward
S.Higgins L.Jones D.Giansiracusa
J.Grant B.Hall A.Cooney
B.Hudson D.Cross T.Liberatore
Int: Hill, Picken, Djerkurra, Sherman


Emerg: Barlow, Minson, Wallis

No second ruck? Surely we can't have Williams in there with Essendon playing Hurley/Ryder/Hille forward and no Lake.

The aren't play Bellchambers meaning one of Hille or Ryder will need to be in the ruck. Although i'm surprised we have only gone in with one ruck.

[ReLoad]

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Not happy with the selection of only one ruckman and using Tommy or Hill as backups.

Essendon are well suited as Ryder can jump higher than most ruckman, so in essence they are playing 2 rucks.

As they say in B grade Chinese kung fu movies "Me No Rikey!"

I'd like to think a late change is on the cards.

[The Underdog]

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The aren't play Bellchambers meaning one of Hille or Ryder will need to be in the ruck. Although i'm surprised we have only gone in with one ruck.

I wouldn't be surprised to see one of Minson or Barlow come in for Sherman who missed a few weeks with injury. Jones would be the other potential back-up but I can't really see them throwing him in there.
Curiouser and curiouser.

[LostDoggy]

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DJ or Hill for Sub?