Essendon v Melbourne

[gOLLy 401]

Well done to DB. On the money with his changes although Bell is lucky.

[Diablo 1]

Took the only two blokes that played infront of the ball last week and left them both out of the side (one through injury admittedly - although the "hamstring" virus appears to have spread from Green to Miller).

You'd have to think that Newton is on borrowed time with Bailey if he got the arse despite our only competent tall forward also missing out. Good to see Maric get another crack, despite a limited impact last week. If Daniher was still coach he would have been straight back to Sandy.

I never thought I'd say this at the beginning of the year, but thank Christ Green is back in.

If we don't win another game all year, I'd like us to win this one.

[Chook 14,702]

We will smash Essendon. I cannot believe their backline - Mal Michael and Dustin Fletcher will be in a world of trouble against our smaller forwards. On top of this, the loss of Lucas (who I rate extremely highly) for the Dons will spell disaster for their forward line. I think that Jones was dropped because of his lack of pace, which could have been exploited by the Dons' speedy midfield if he'd been kept in the side.

Miller's loss is pretty big, but his role can be covered well by Matthew Bate, so it should not pose a huge problem.

Demons by 45 points.

Colin Sylvia to kick 4

Matthew Bate to kick 3

Austin Wonaeamirri to kick 4

[_becks_ 35]

Colin Sylvia to kick 4

Matthew Bate to kick

[Trisul 654]

"I think that Jones was dropped because of his lack of pace, which could have been exploited by the Dons' speedy midfield if he'd been kept in the side." - Chook

Interesting. I also think that ("copping the most attention from other clubs through the middle" - Neita3000) has lowered his effectiveness & confidence, and has done some bodily damage as well. An opportunity to determinedly work back into the tempo will to wonders. On a semi related note, I'm becoming more and more impressed with our versatility even, as it is, in its infancy. DB on target.

[beelzebub 22,756]

All I can suggest is that very few of you take up poker !!! lol.. Seldom is anything what it seems...especially a footy team trying to try and yet trying to accomplish what they must !! If you dont get that...then you simply dont get what is going on

Its about balancing longer term aspiration with short term jobs...all the whiles giving a handful a shot at either redemption..or a chance !!

Basically a juggling act with sherrins !!

[Tigers Dayz 2]

All I can suggest is that very few of you take up poker !!! lol.. Seldom is anything what it seems...especially a footy team trying to try and yet trying to accomplish what they must !! If you dont get that...then you simply dont get what is going on

Its about balancing longer term aspiration with short term jobs...all the whiles giving a handful a shot at either redemption..or a chance !!

Basically a juggling act with sherrins !!

Aahhh.... now I get it. Thanks Bub.

[beelzebub 22,756]

Aahhh.... now I get it. Thanks Bub.

A pleasure... obviously able to read between the lines.

[kryton 0]

The bombers won't know which of our players to tag! With Jones out - do they tag on Valenti? Green?? Or havethe luxury of not needing a heavy tag at all.

[Neita3000 37]

Last time I checked Bell and Jones dont play the same position. Each player that has been sent to Sandy has been sent to work on a facet of there game.. Jones form has been mediocre at best and his high disposal games have been clanger city. It will not hurt him to get some relief at a lower level and work on aspects of his game. Each time this has happened this year the player has returned in better form/polish than prior to their departure.

Last time I checked it was regards to form. No one can tell me Bell is in better form than Nate Jones.

I wonder when Clint Bartram will get a spell in the 2s.

[Rogue 585]

Because of the defensive side of their games? That's the only things I can think of...

This is the closest thing our side under Bailey has come to tanking.

Hardly.

Jones and Bell are two totally different players.

[titan_uranus 23,252]

They've got Michael, Fletcher and Ryder in their team, we've just lost Miller and dropped Newton. I think PJ/Jamar will play forward, and Ryder will play on them, and then I guess Fletcher might go forward. So maybe Garland will play on Fletcher, Warnock on Lloyd, Martin in the forward line?

[Rogue 585]

I think Garland's more suited to the forward line than Martin is.

[Beamer 1]

Im predicting a win. We just need everything to go right.

Bate needs to produce a performance similar to his against Sydney in Canberra. We also need some pace through the middle.

[Demons 32 235]

Im predicting a win. We just need everything to go right.

Bate needs to produce a performance similar to his against Sydney in Canberra. We also need some pace through the middle.

This is important, we have dropped 3 slow guys for 3 faster guys.

Wheatleys speed is seriously under rated.

Wona is quicker than we realise.

Green has solid pace.

I think we will see a midfield rotation that provides speed and endurance for most of the game.

Buckley might get a run purely because of his spped.

Davey will play midfield.

Mcdonald and Dunn will 100% play midfield their endurance and stopping ability will be needed against Hille and Watson.

Bartram might get a run as well.

Naturally we will also see Bruce/Green for a few stints.

[Ash35 425]

I thought the emergencies were interesting.

Hocking, Hooker and Mangin vs White, Jones and Carroll.

I hope we [Essendon] don't have a late change.

[Jarka 767]

I hope we [Essendon] don't have a late change.

Hey ash, love your work and all but I just can't get over the fact the you're one of them, What makes things worse is that your posts are mostly well thought out and accurate, I just don't understand how you could be part of the scum.

Lobotomy at an early age?

[H_T 2,941]

Lobotomy at an early age?

[H_T 2,941]

All I can suggest is that very few of you take up poker !!! lol.. Seldom is anything what it seems...especially a footy team trying to try and yet trying to accomplish what they must !! If you dont get that...then you simply dont get what is going on

Its about balancing longer term aspiration with short term jobs...all the whiles giving a handful a shot at either redemption..or a chance !!

Basically a juggling act with sherrins !!

I hope DB has a Royal Flush come trade time...........