The Team Vs Melbourne

[bOmBeR_BoY1]

ESSENDON

Backs: Nash Michael Fletcher

Half-Backs: McPhee Ryder Atkinson

Centreline: Dyson Watson Slattery

Half-Forwards: Monfries Lloyd Lonergan

Forwards: Laycock Lovett-Murray Jetta

Followers: Hille, Welsh, Stanton

Interchange: Reimers Lovett Peverill Ramanauskas

Emergencies: Hocking Hooker Magin

IN: Lovett
OUT: Lucas (injured)

MELBOURNE

Backs: M.Whelan, C.Garland, M.Warnock

Half-Backs: C.Johnson, D.Bell, P.Wheatley

Centreline: C.Morton, C.Bruce, S.Buckley

Half-Forwards: B.Green, M.Bate, A.Davey

Forwards: P.Johnson, C.Sylvia, A.Maric

Followers: M.Jamar, C.Bartram, J.McDonald

Interchange: L.Dunn, A.Wonaeamirri, S.Valenti, S.Martin

Emergencies: N.Carroll, N.Jones, J.White

IN: B.Green, P.Wheatley, A.Wonaeamirri
OUT: B.Miller (Inj – Hamstring), N.Jones, M.Newton

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The loss of Lucas was expected but I think Brad Miller is an equally significant loss for Melbourne. A bonus for us.

[DonMania#5]

Robbo and now Newton and Miller out. Melbourne's tall forwards are gone.

[Big Scottknowsall]

I like some of these match ups, particularly through the middle...The likes of Lovett, Dyson etc could come right into this game in the second half...

[Bomberz_pacers07]

Fletcher should have a day out

[The Dustbin]

Nathan Jones is a bit stiff to be dropped.

Would've like to have seen Hooker play in this game, (Even though his last game for Bendigo wasn't that good) with Lucas not playing...

Lovett is a good in.

[bipolarbeaR]

I can't say that I am unhappy with Nathan Jones being out. In a progressing club this guy would be incredible!

[Tre Bones]

I wish Alwyn was O.K to play. Would love to see the Davey brothers chasing each other down.

[Hirdismyhero]

I wish Alwyn was O.K to play. Would love to see the Davey brothers chasing each other down.

I think it happened last year.

[retroparty]

I'm assuming that Lloyd is going to play up the ground again so with Lucas not playing it gives Laycock or NLM the chance to bag 3 or 4 goals maybe even more.

I wish Neagle or Gumbleton was playing. It would be great to see them playing as a focus point in the forward line. Shame they can't play.

Melbourne's forward line is seriously undermanned and Essendons backline should be able to handle it easily.

[The_Young_Gun]

No doubt Fletcher or Mal will go up forward...

For once we might be able to see Fletch start in the square... UP FORWARD!

[HFF_07]

Any chance of a late change due to a 'virus' if the weather is crappy, looking it up now and Bureau of Meterology suggests that it will be cold and crappy, drop maybe a Micheal, for say a Magin, as they really dont have any tall forwards apart from Johnson, and Bate, 2, we have 3 key backs(Micheal, Fletcher and Ryder) and another 2 third tall defenders (Atkinson and NLM) just dont think that we set up that structurally well, maybe planning for a loss,

Thoughts...??

[bomberstomake8]

Any chance of a late change due to a 'virus' if the weather is crappy, looking it up now and Bureau of Meterology suggests that it will be cold and crappy, drop maybe a Micheal, for say a Magin, as they really dont have any tall forwards apart from Johnson, and Bate, 2, we have 3 key backs(Micheal, Fletcher and Ryder) and another 2 third tall defenders (Atkinson and NLM) just dont think that we set up that structurally well, maybe planning for a loss,

Thoughts...??

we dont set up that well... we have too many tall defenders and too little genuine tall forward targets to stretch the demon defence.. therefore mal goes to FF.. i dont care if he doesnt kick a few goals just get it down there long to him he will spill a few packs cause some contests for the likes of jetta monfries and lonergan to crumb

[HFF_07]

we dont set up that well... we have too many tall defenders and too little genuine tall forward targets to stretch the demon defence.. therefore mal goes to FF.. i dont care if he doesnt kick a few goals just get it down there long to him he will spill a few packs cause some contests for the likes of jetta monfries and lonergan to crumb

yes, maybe, but IMO that the forward set up we had last week with the inclusion of Mcphee to CHF will be all we need.

[kelvin_sheedy]

Any chance of a late change due to a 'virus' if the weather is crappy, looking it up now and Bureau of Meterology suggests that it will be cold and crappy, drop maybe a Micheal, for say a Magin, as they really dont have any tall forwards apart from Johnson, and Bate, 2, we have 3 key backs(Micheal, Fletcher and Ryder) and another 2 third tall defenders (Atkinson and NLM) just dont think that we set up that structurally well, maybe planning for a loss,

Thoughts...??

Yep, we are planning for a loss. :rolleyes:

C'mon, seriously dude. Fletch can play on smalls and Ryder is very mobile so we aren't too big.

NLM and Atkinson are quick and agile.

Lovett is quick and replaces a slow and out of form Lucas.

[mick4]

Any chance of a late change due to a 'virus' if the weather is crappy, looking it up now and Bureau of Meterology suggests that it will be cold and crappy, drop maybe a Micheal, for say a Magin, as they really dont have any tall forwards apart from Johnson, and Bate, 2, we have 3 key backs(Micheal, Fletcher and Ryder) and another 2 third tall defenders (Atkinson and NLM) just dont think that we set up that structurally well, maybe planning for a loss,

Thoughts...??

You would have to think that there is a big chance for a late change. Unless they plan on playing either one off Michael, Fletch or Ryder:thumbsu: forward it could be another case like ANZAC day and being to top heavy.

The start off last week match with Lonegan and Reimer starting up forward and Lucas and Laycock starting on the bench. Hopefully they take there run and gun gameplan into the match, apart from creating a contest Laycock and Lucas were nothing more than witches hats last week

[bomberstomake8]

yes, maybe, but IMO that the forward set up we had last week with the inclusion of Mcphee to CHF will be all we need.

with the new roles of monfries and lloyd i really dont think mcphee is needed tbh..
all three lead up to the wings and around the HF line and all 3 use their work ethic to gain an advantage over their opponents.. imo 3 lead up HF's is too many which is probably why mcphee has been in defence a bit lately. unless we use mcphee a lot deeper in the forward line i would rather him in defence to be honest. if we use him deeper then his fitness doesnt become a great advantage..

[donsman4eva]

I dont see why Hooker wasnt included.He has been playing well in the VFL, and with Lucas out, it almost seemd as though he would have been a natural inclusion.

[daffo]

I was thinking that there was a chance of Michael being dropped for Magin as well.

[lemon chicken]

We should drop Mal coz hes been peforming well and replace him with a skinny kid who would be lucky to weigh 65kgs to go with the other change of a tall for a small. :rolleyes: Dont the Dees have a few tall defenders as well?

Big game for Laycock, a lot of signs point to Fletcher going forward but he has never really kicked straight when he has gone there in the past so maybe someone else.

[Phat Toni]

Any chance of a late change due to a 'virus' if the weather is crappy, looking it up now and Bureau of Meterology suggests that it will be cold and crappy, drop maybe a Micheal, for say a Magin, as they really dont have any tall forwards apart from Johnson, and Bate, 2, we have 3 key backs(Micheal, Fletcher and Ryder) and another 2 third tall defenders (Atkinson and NLM) just dont think that we set up that structurally well, maybe planning for a loss,

Thoughts...??

Atkinson tall:confused::confused:

[Jonesy1987]

Any chance of a late change due to a 'virus' if the weather is crappy, looking it up now and Bureau of Meterology suggests that it will be cold and crappy, drop maybe a Micheal, for say a Magin, as they really dont have any tall forwards apart from Johnson, and Bate, 2, we have 3 key backs(Micheal, Fletcher and Ryder) and another 2 third tall defenders (Atkinson and NLM) just dont think that we set up that structurally well, maybe planning for a loss,

Thoughts...??

Fletcher and Ryder can both play small aswell. But with that note I'm more worried about Wonnemari and Davey than their talls.

[hulld]

melbourne start with paul johnson in the forward line so mal can play on him. mcphee will play at CHF so with lloydy and the resting ruckman we will have enough marking targets.

from an essendon point of view they were good outs for melbourne. jones is one of their only guys who can win the contested ball whilst miller has been their best forward easily over the past 6 weeks. even newton who hasn't done much has talent. i can't see them kicking a winning score now.

if we are any chance to make finals this has got to be a percentage booster for us

[woe31]

Wouldn't be surprised with a late change for your boys either as I can't see an obvious matchup for Michael in defense. Fletcher will go to Johnson (who should be too quick for Michael) and Ryder to Bate I would imagine. What's his form been like when he's been thrown forward?

[The_Young_Gun]

Atkinson tall:confused::confused:
He's got a huge leap, gotta take that into account.

[Walesy]

With Lucas out, I hope that Laycock can stand up.

c'mon lad, it's your last chance before I begrudgingly get off the wagon... :(

(alright, you'll get rest of the year... I can't stay mad at you!)

[Bomberlicious]

I'm with you Walesy, can't stay too mad at the Big 'c*ck for too long, it's just that tantilising memory of Anzac Day '05, and dreaming of the Hille/Laycock tormenting opposition teams for years... (sigh):rolleyes:

[table tennis]

I'm with you Walesy, can't stay too mad at the Big 'c*ck for too long, it's just that tantilising memory of Anzac Day '05, and dreaming of the Hille/Laycock tormenting opposition teams for years... (sigh):rolleyes:

And the couple of big marks against Carlton at the G, West Coast Last year when we stole that game.

had he kicked straight against Richmond, he would be a hero, Im happy with a young ruckman, who has the ability to do those things at times, but, with time will become more consistent.

Hmmm reminds me a lot of one D.Hille in 2001, 2002.........

[HFF_07]

I placed atkinson as a tall (185 cm) as he can play on the bigger bodied players, 190+cm and 95kg+) as well as the smaller type players, I honestly thought he was taller though, just the build I spose, I still think that it is a possibility that the weather will set in, and a late change will become apparent.;)

[Ben the Gooner]

Can't say the team was unexpected. It would have been interesting to see what would have happened with Lovett if Lucas was fit, but, as always happens, the players made the coach's job easy.

Would be disappointed with anything less than a mauling of Melbourne. I don't want to get too far ahead of myself, but much to the disappointment of whelan=legend, we are an 8-10 goal better team than them, and should win by that much, especially with the form we're in. A bit of %age would be nice as well.:cool:

[Blind Blink]

Is this match on the radio at all - if so what station?

Thanks guys.

[The_Young_Gun]

Triple M...
3AW...

Theres also a curtain raiser before the match... 11:00am

[Blind Blink]

Thanks mate.

[silk]

I can just rock up to the g and get a ticket eh?
Haven't been to the g in ages, so just checking.

[The_Young_Gun]

I can just rock up to the g and get a ticket eh?
Haven't been to the g in ages, so just checking.
yep.

[KaaN10]

I will be streaming this game live.

Radio or Video?

[warney7]

I can just rock up to the g and get a ticket eh?
Haven't been to the g in ages, so just checking.

I've been looking online all week and have not been offered anything on level 4.

So either it's general admission for the whole of the top level or just first in best dressed on the day.

You'll be able to buy several thousand tickets if you wanted to! :p