Crystal Ball 2009

[Ricky]

Ok I've done one for all the teams.
This one is just for us

1. Where will we finish?

2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play?

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the
whole of 2009?

4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season?

5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year?

6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year?

7. What will be our biggest upset of the year?

8. Who will win our best & fairest

9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season?

10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton

11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish?

12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who?

13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season?

14. How many wins will we have?

15. Name our biggest win?

16. Our biggest lost?

17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods?

18. Will Jason Laycock stand up?

19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for?

20. Are we a top 4 chance?

21.Our final membership tally?

22. Highest attendance?

23. Pick our team for Round 1

[Colin D'Cops]

1. Where will we finish? 7th

2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play? Six

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the whole of 2009? No. He'll go back to being a flanker.

4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season? Yes. Will put his name up in lights and show the competition that he's no slouch.

5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year? Unfortunately, I think so..

6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year? Don't think so, he loves the contests.

7. What will be our biggest upset of the year? We'll beat St.Kilda, reverse the tables from late last year.

8. Who will win our best & fairest? I'll go with...Stanton.

9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season? He should continue to be a very handy ruckman provided he stays on the park.

10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton? Still Lloyd. Neagle catching him though, but hurt his ankle last training session.

11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish? If didn't get injured last season, would've been in with a chance. Next year? I don't think so.

12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who? No.

13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season? I predict he'll miss a few because of general sorness or just giving him a plain old rest for a week or two.

14. How many wins will we have? 12.

15. Name our biggest win? Port Adelaide.

16. Our biggest lost? Hawthorn.

17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods? Will improve, but will remain inconsistant by the same token.

18. Will Jason Laycock stand up? Can't see it myself. Hopefully he will...

19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for? Not next year. Maybe in years to come...

20. Are we a top 4 chance? Unfortunately not. Maybe in two years time...

21.Our final membership tally? 41,000.

22. Highest attendance? 90,000

23. Pick our team for Round 1

B: Henry Slattery - Dustin Fletcher - Tayte Pears
HB: Courtenay Dempsey - Paddy Ryder - Andrew Welsh
C: Andrew Lovett - Jobe Watson - Bachar Houli
HF: Kyle Reimers - Matthew Lloyd - Alwyn Davey
F: Angus Monfries - Scott Lucas - Adam McPhee
R: David Hille - Mark McVeigh - Brent Stanton
I: Sam Lonergan - Jay Neagle - Jason Laycock - Jason Winderlich

E: David Myers - Leroy Jetta - Jay Nash - Scott Gumbleton

Answers in the quoted message.

[stugots]

Ok I've done one for all the teams.
This one is just for us

1. Where will we finish? 9th

2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play? 18

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the
whole of 2009? lets hope so

4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season? yes

5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year? no

6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year? yes

7. What will be our biggest upset of the year? drubbing of hawks by 60+

8. Who will win our best & fairest? hille

9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season? yes!

10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton - Neagle

11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish? no

12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who? no

13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season? lets hope so

14. How many wins will we have? 11

15. Name our biggest win? see q7

16. Our biggest lost? cats by plenty

17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods? yes & no

18. Will Jason Laycock stand up? no

19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for? yes!

20. Are we a top 4 chance? no

21.Our final membership tally? 39952

22. Highest attendance? 92568+ anzc

23. Pick our team for Round 1 meh im tired, beer oclock!

[Ludwig van Bertstare]

1. Where will we finish? 9th

2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play? Nine

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the whole of 2009? Yes. Off the interchange.

4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season? No. Will break his his arm taking a mark.

5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year? Yes.

6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year? Yes.

7. What will be our biggest upset of the year? Beating Hawthorn

8. Who will win our best & fairest? David Hille

9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season? Yes, and make the AA team.

10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton? Lloyd

11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish? No.

12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who? No.

13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season? No.

14. How many wins will we have? 11.

15. Name our biggest win? Sydney.

16. Our biggest lost? Geelong.

17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods? Will improve, but will remain inconsistant by the same token.

18. Will Jason Laycock stand up? No..

19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for? Not next year.

20. Are we a top 4 chance? No.

21.Our final membership tally? 42,381.

22. Highest attendance? 91,672

23. Pick our team for Round 1

B: Henry Slattery, Dustin Fletcher, Tayte Pears
HB: David Myers, Paddy Ryder, Courtenay Dempsey
C: Adam McPhee, Jobe Watson, Andrew Lovett
HF: Alwyn Davey, Matthew Lloyd, Scott Gumbleton
F: Angus Monfries, Scott Lucas, Leroy Jetta

FOLL: David Hille, Brent Stanton, Mark McVeigh

I/C: Andrew Welsh, Sam Lonergan, Kyle Reimers, Jason Laycock

Answers in quote.

[Lotch]

1. Where will we finish?
Predicting anywhere from 8th to 12th depending on injuries

2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play?
7

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the whole of 2009?
Look I think he did a good job in his new role, but basically we should just play him where he is needed. He has the ability to kick goals, tag or play in the defensive 50.

4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season?
I think he will play 8 or 9 games

5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year?
Yes

6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year?
Don't think so, if he plays the majority of games he will play on. If he is injured again i think he might retire.

7. What will be our biggest upset of the year?
Possibly loose by 80 points. Hopefully not to Collingwood or Carlton

8. Who will win our best & fairest
Spike or Houli:thumbsu:

9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season?
I think he will have another season. But I don't think the media will make a big deal about it.

10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton

Lloyd when he is not pushing up the ground in his new role or Neagle. Gumby IMO should play as a CHF/Leading forward

11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish?
I think he was ripped off in '07 to not get a vote. If he plays the majority of the season I think he stands a chance.

12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who?
Don't think any of them will play 22 games. If any of them do it could mean we are having injury problems again.

13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season?
I want to see him play at least 18 games. Exciting to watch and applies heaps of pressure.

14. How many wins will we have?
12 wins.

15. Name our biggest win?
97 points possibly against Melbourne.

16. Our biggest lost?
80-90 points to possibly Hawthorn

17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods?
He should. At least play at his best and be less dissapointing to fans off the field.

18. Will Jason Laycock stand up?
He should improve or he could be fighting for his spot on a weekly basis. If he does not show improvement I would rather give game time to Bellchambers.

Hopefully he has a "stand out" season.

19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for?
Sure why not.

20. Are we a top 4 chance?
Without being bias i do not think we are a top 4 side at this point in time.

21.Our final membership tally?
39,000

22. Highest attendance?
ANZAC day match 80,000:confused:

23. Pick our team for Round 1

B: Henry Slattery - Dustin Fletcher - Tayte Pears
HB: Courtenay Dempsey - Paddy Ryder - Andrew Welsh
C: Andrew Lovett - Jobe Watson - Bachar Houli
HF: Kyle Reimers - Matthew Lloyd - Alwyn Davey
F: Angus Monfries - Scott Lucas - Adam McPhee
R: David Hille - Mark McVeigh - Brent Stanton
I: Sam Lonergan - Jay Neagle - Jason Laycock - Jason Winderlich

E: David Myers - Leroy Jetta - Jay Nash - Scott Gumbleton

Decent team posted earlier.

Changes I'd make:

Myers to play the majority of the season
Houli may be played off the half back line
Depending on roles either Gumby or Neagle can swap with Lucas or Lloyd
I prefer Mcphee playing HBF
And I'd put Bellchambers on the extended bench every week so Laycock has to earn his spot.

[tristo]

Ok I've done one for all the teams.
This one is just for us

1. Where will we finish? 9

2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play? 14

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the whole of 2009? no

4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season? no

5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year? probably, hoping for 2010 to be his last

6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year? no

7. What will be our biggest upset of the year? Defeating Hawthorn in Round 22

8. Who will win our best & fairest Mark McVeigh

9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season? Yes, AA

10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton Neagle

11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish? Yes

12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who? no

13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season? fingers crossed..yes

14. How many wins will we have? 9

15. Name our biggest win? North Melbourne

16. Our biggest lost? Geelong

17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods? Yes

18. Will Jason Laycock stand up? Improvement will be seen

19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for? jury is still out

20. Are we a top 4 chance? everyones a chance, not a realistic one though.

21.Our final membership tally? 41 342

22. Highest attendance? Anzac Day - 95 456

23. Pick our team for Round 1

B: T.Pears, D.Fletcher, H.Slattery
HB: D.Myers, P.Ryder, A.McPhee
C: K.Reimers, B.Stanton, A.Lovett
HF: M.Lloyd, S.Lucas, A.Monfries
F: A.Davey, S.Gumbleton, L.Jetta
FOLL: D.Hille, J.Watson, M.McVeigh
INT: J.Laycock, S.Lonergan, B.Houli, A.Welsh

EMG: N.Lovett-Murray, J.Neagle, J.Winderlich


Answers in quote.

[AndyLesPaul]

Ok I've done one for all the teams.
This one is just for us

1. Where will we finish? 6th

2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play? 12+

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the
whole of 2009? no

4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season? Hopefully

5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year? He said so himself

6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year? Hope Not

7. What will be our biggest upset of the year? Against Hawthorn

8. Who will win our best & fairest Mark McVeigh

9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season? Yes

10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton Lloyd

11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish? No but it'd be cool if it happened

12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who? Hurley will probably get close, if not then no

13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season? Most of it

14. How many wins will we have? 14

15. Name our biggest win? Against Carlton

16. Our biggest lost? Against Geelong

17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods? Yes

18. Will Jason Laycock stand up? Yes

19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for? Yes

20. Are we a top 4 chance? Doubt it

21.Our final membership tally? 45000

22. Highest attendance? 100000 (anzac)

23. Pick our team for Round 1

B: H Slattery - Fletcher - Pears
HB: Dempsey - Ryder - Myers
C: Monfries - Watson - Welsh
HF: Gumbleton - Lloyd - McPhee
F: Davey - Lucas - Jetta
FOLL: Hille - Stanton - McVeigh
I/C: Lonergan - Laycock - Reimers - Skipworth
EMG: Zaharakis - Bellchambers - Hurley - Neagle

[Ben the Gooner]

1. Where will we finish?
7th

2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play?
12

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the
whole of 2009?
Yes

4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season?
No

5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year?
Yes

6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year?
No

7. What will be our biggest upset of the year?
Hawthorn

8. Who will win our best & fairest
Mark McVeigh

9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season?
Yes

10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton
Lucas, but for the question, Neagle

11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish?
A chance.

12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who?
No. Hurley and Pears to play 20 between them. Zaka to play 10. Very few from the other two.

13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season?
Yes

14. How many wins will we have?
13

15. Name our biggest win?
Carlton

16. Our biggest lost?
Sydney

17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods?
Yes

18. Will Jason Laycock stand up?
Yes

19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for?
Yes

20. Are we a top 4 chance?
Yes

21. Our final membership tally?
43,872

22. Highest attendance?
ANZAC Day, 98,538

23. Pick our team for Round 1
Slattery - Fletcher - NLM
Dempsey - Ryder - Hocking
Reimers - Lonergan - Stanton
Davey - Lloyd - McPhee
Monfries - Lucas - Jetta
Hille - Watson - McVeigh
Laycock - Gumbleton - Welsh - Lovett

Neagle - Skipworth - Houli:eek:

[eth-dog]

1. Where will we finish?
6th

2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play?
20

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the whole of 2009?
yes

4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season?
50/50

5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year?
yes

6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year?
no

7. What will be our biggest upset of the year?
Hawks

8. Who will win our best & fairest
David Hille

9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season?
yes

10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton
Neagle

11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish?
yes

12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who?
yes, Zaharakis

13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season?
yes

14. How many wins will we have?
15-7

15. Name our biggest win?
Melbourne- 75

16. Our biggest lost?
Geelong- 50

17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods?
YES!

18. Will Jason Laycock stand up?
yes- perform to be the best ruck combo in the league

19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for?
no, full back

20. Are we a top 4 chance?
no, same top 3 + PA

21.Our final membership tally?
52,777

22. Highest attendance?
100,000- ANZAC Day

23. Pick our team for Round 1

Slatts-Fletch-McPhee
Dempsey-Ryder-Myers
Stanton-Watson-Houli
Reimers-Lloyd-Lovett
Davey-Lucas-Neagle
Hille-McVeigh-Welsh
(from): Laycock-Gumbleton-Monfries-Jetta-Winderlich-Zaharakis-Lonergan-NLM-Nash

[loopy_cam]

1. Where will we finish?
6th

2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play?
12

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the
whole of 2009?
Yes

4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season?
Yes

5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year?
Sadly, yes

6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year?
No

7. What will be our biggest upset of the year?
Is beating Carlton twice an upset? That's what most of their upporters think so I'll go with that.

8. Who will win our best & fairest
1. McVeigh
2. Lonergan
3. Hille

9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season?
Yes

10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton
I would choose Lucas but out of these I'd choose Neagle.

11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish?
He is a chance

12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who?
No. Hurley and Zaharakis would be the best chances but there is too much competition for spots for them to play all 22 games.

13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season?
No. 15-20 games though.

14. How many wins will we have?
13

15. Name our biggest win?
Versus Freo Round 2. 63 points.

16. Our biggest lost?
Versus Geelong Round 10. 78 points.

17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods?
He will be a consistent performer. Average around 15-20 disposals and a goal and will be p ten in the B&F.

18. Will Jason Laycock stand up?
Yes. Will continue to get ten+ hitouts a game from limited ruck time and will also average a goal a game. He will still, however, be much maligned by 'supporters' who feel he needs to be doing more. He is a second ruck people. He can't do aswell as Hilley.

19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for?
I wouldn't label him a centre half back but he can definitely be one of our key defensive players. I think he, Hurley and Ryder will play on the player which suits them best whether it be at Full-back, Centre-half back or on the flank.

20. Are we a top 4 chance?
With a very good injury run, yes. Saints making the four last year shows how even the comp is. There will be three teams that are a clas above the rest. Geelong, Hawthorn and a bolter. Then the teams from 4-12 will be fairly even.

21.Our final membership tally?
42,357

22. Highest attendance?
91,764

23. Pick our team for Round 1
B: H. Slattery, Fletcher, Houli
HB: Dempsey, Ryder, Myers
C: Lovett, Watson, Welsh
HF: Monfries, Lloyd, McPhee
F: Davey, Lucas, Gumbleton
R: Hille, McVeigh, Stanton
I/C: Laycock, Lonergan, Hocking, Skipworth
Emerg: Reimers, Neagle, Jetta

[bomberandy]

1. Where will we finish?
6th
2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play?
14
3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the
whole of 2009?
Only if it's still as effective
4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season?
No
5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year?
I think he mentioned last year that 09 would be it for him but if we climb the ladder he might stick around
6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year?
No. I think he'll go thru til 2010
7. What will be our biggest upset of the year?
A win on ANZAC Day
8. Who will win our best & fairest
Sam Lonergan
9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season?
He has to we don't have anyone that can cover for him if he's in a slump
10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton
Lloyd
11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish?
If he stays fit then yes
12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who?
I think Hurley and Zaharakis will be given a fair chance of playing most of the season
13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season?
Yes. If not at least let him stay injury free for half the season
14. How many wins will we have?
12
15. Name our biggest win?
Sydney
16. Our biggest lost?
Hawthorn
17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods?
He's on his last chance so he'd wanna
18. Will Jason Laycock stand up?
Only too get off the bench
19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for?
Yeah but not just yet
20. Are we a top 4 chance?
Not next year but we're on the right track
21.Our final membership tally?
43,159
22. Highest attendance?
96.745 - ANZAC Day
23. Pick our team for Round 1
B- H. Slattery, D. Fletcher, T. Pears
HB- J. Nash , P. Ryder, A. Welsh
C- K. Reimers, J. Watson, S. Lonergan
HF- A. Monfries, S. Lucas, S. Gumbleton
F- A. Davey, M. Lloyd, J. Neagle
R- D. Hille, M. McVeigh, B. Stanton
I/C- A. McPhee, B. Houli, D. Myers, T. Bellchambers
EMG- L. Jetta, N. Lovett- Murray, M. Hurley

It's a hard team too pick and Prismall isn't even available Round 1 and he'd have to be top 3 of our midfield

[kaskine]

B: H Slattery - Fletcher - Hurley HB: Dempsey - Ryder - Myers
C: Monfries - Watson - Welsh
HF: Gumbleton - Lloyd - McPhee
F: Davey - Lucas - Jetta
FOLL: Hille - Stanton - McVeigh
I/C: Lonergan - Bellchambers - Reimers - houli EMG: Zaharakis - Laycock - Pears - Neagle

:thumbsu:;)
that is da best 22 in essendon without Skipworth

[Enki]

1. Where will we finish?
8th

2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play?
10

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the
whole of 2009?
The whole of 2009? No one really plays the same role an entire year, but he will play it as long as the rest of the side is injury free.

4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season?
No

5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year?
Yes

6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year?
Depends, he was in great form in the NAB cup 2008, but when he came back from the PCL he was slower and still had problems with it. He has had another operation to clear it up so if his knee recovers then he will go on. If he still looks like he did at the end of 2008, then his time might be up (which is unfortunate as I love Scotty).

7. What will be our biggest upset of the year?
St Kilda

8. Who will win our best & fairest
Mark McVeigh

9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season?
Yes

10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton
Neagle

11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish?
Hmm, probably not. Just.

12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who?
No. Hurley and Zaharakis may play a few but in such a young side if we don't have an injury crisis I'd expect players from the 2006 and 2007 drafts to really start filling our playing list.

13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season?
Yes

14. How many wins will we have?
11

15. Name our biggest win?
Carlton

16. Our biggest lost?
Geelong

17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods?
Unlikely, he may improve if reports are true about him putting his head down, but there is still a long way before next year and he will probably still end up a little inconsistent.

18. Will Jason Laycock stand up?
I really hope so, but I don't like his attitude or body language when on the field.

19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for?
No, I'd say that will be Hurley eventually, IMO Pears will be a great third tall who could also be used as a link man out of defence.

20. Are we a top 4 chance?
No

21. Our final membership tally?
~41000

22. Highest attendance?
~93,000

23. Pick our team for Round 1

B: H. Slattery, Fletcher, Pears
HB: Dempsey, Ryder, Myers
C: Lovett, Watson, McVeigh
HF: Monfries, Lloyd, McPhee
F: Davey, Lucas, Gumbleton
Foll: Hille, Lonergan, Stanton
I/C: Laycock, Welsh, Houli, Reimers

[Ben the Gooner]

:thumbsu:;)
that is da best 22 in essendon without Skipworth

Laycock >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Bellchambers.

Not an opinion. Fact.

[Kaiser Powser]

Ok I've done one for all the teams.
This one is just for us

1. Where will we finish? 10th

2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play? 12

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the
whole of 2009? yes

4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season? yes but with a hammy strain thrown in

5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year? yes

6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year? no

7. What will be our biggest upset of the year? Beating the Dogs and possibly Hawthorn

8. Who will win our best & fairest McVeigh

9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season? yes

10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton Lloyd

11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish? He's good enough, but we'd need to win 15 games+, so I guess not.

12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who? no

13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season? yes

14. How many wins will we have? 10

15. Name our biggest win? Melbourne 75 points

16. Our biggest lost? Geelong 62 points

17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods? Yes, in patches

18. Will Jason Laycock stand up? No

19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for? Hopefully

20. Are we a top 4 chance? No

21.Our final membership tally? 42,000

22. Highest attendance? 89,500

23. Pick our team for Round 1

Slattery Fletcher Myers

Lovett-Murray Ryder Dempsey

Stanton Watson Lovett

McPhee Lucas Monfries

Davey Lloyd Jetta

Hille, McVeigh, Lonergan

Int; Laycock, Welsh, Houli, Reimers.





see above

[AndyLesPaul]

:thumbsu:;)
that is da best 22 in essendon without Skipworth
yep, i was just about to edit it just then, realising houli was a part of our team.

EDIT: Oh, Laycock > Bellchambers

[cAsEy_18]

1. Where will we finish? 11th

2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play? Nine

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the
whole of 2009? Yes.

4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season? No.

5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year? Yes.

6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year? No, second last.

7. What will be our biggest upset of the year? Bulldogs.

8. Who will win our best & fairest McVeigh

9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season? Yeah, won't immediately show his AA form but will work back into it.

10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton? Neagle, he is born to play out of the square.

11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish? No, will finish 8th.

12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who? No, i can't see any of them really playing at all. Zaharakis barely, hurley a couple, the other 2 won't play.

13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season? 16 games.

14. How many wins will we have? 8.

15. Name our biggest win? Melbourne

16. Our biggest lost? Hawthorn

17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods? Yep, watch out.

18. Will Jason Laycock stand up? Yep, but will gradually improve the over the next few years.

19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for? Yes, he will be. He won't be our gun CHB next year, but he'll show that he will be.

20. Are we a top 4 chance? No. A roughy will make the top 4, but it won't be us.

21.Our final membership tally? 39,842

22. Highest attendance? ANZAC Day, 89,000

23. Pick our team for Round 1

FB: Henry Slattery - Dustin Fletcher - Courtenay Dempsey
HB: David Myers - Paddy Ryder - Jason Winderlich
C: Bachar Houli - Jobe Watson - Brent Stanton
HF: Andrew Lovett - Matthew Lloyd - Adam McPhee
FF: Alwyn Davey - Scott Lucas - Angus Monfries
FOLL: David Hille - Sam Lonergan - Mark McVeigh
INT: Andrew Welsh - Jason Laycock - Kyle Reimers - Scott Gumbleton

[Hirdismyhero]

1. Where will we finish?
7th

2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play?
14

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the whole of 2009?
Yes

4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season?
No, he'll snap his fingers reaching for a bottle of milk

5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year?
Yes

6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year?
Unfortunately I think so

7. What will be our biggest upset of the year?
Beating the Hawks by 49 points, Buddy Franklin breaking his leg in the process. Then finding out his car was stolen during the match.

8. Who will win our best & fairest
Mark McVeigh

9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season?
Damn right

10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton?
Lloydy

11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish?
Yes, but he'll have to play every game to do it

12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who?
No

13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season?
No, he'll have a week or two off due to general soreness

14. How many wins will we have?
13

15. Name our biggest win?
Carlton - 80+ points, Judd concussed by Lloyd

16. Our biggest lost?
Geelong

17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods?
For his sake, I hope so

18. Will Jason Laycock stand up?
Yes. You'd hope he could play a bit better too. :D

19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for?
Not next season

20. Are we a top 4 chance?
Sure. We just have to win a hell of lot more games than 2008

21.Our final membership tally?
45,957

22. Highest attendance?
94,385(ANZAC Day- Essendon win by 38 points)

23. Pick our team for Round 1
B: H Slattery - Fletcher - Hurley
HB: Dempsey - Ryder - Myers
C: Monfries - Watson - Welsh
HF: Gumbleton - Lloyd - McPhee
F: Davey - Lucas - Jetta
FOLL: Hille - Stanton - McVeigh
I/C: Lonergan - Laycock - Reimers - houli EMG: Zaharakis - Bellchambers - Pears - Neagle

Fingers crossed, lads.


EDIT:
Predicting Cousins to get Reimered.

[daffo]

1. Where will we finish? - 10th

2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play? - 12

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the
whole of 2009? - Yeppo

4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season? - 5

5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year? - yep

6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year? - nope

7. What will be our biggest upset of the year? - Geelong

8. Who will win our best & fairest -McVeigh

9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season? - Yeppo, but no AA

10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton - Lloyd/Neagle

11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish? - if he plays all 22

12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who? - Of course not

13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season? - play 18+

14. How many wins will we have? - 11

15. Name our biggest win? - Cartlon 80 points

16. Our biggest lost? - Hawthorn 80 points

17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods? - yep

18. Will Jason Laycock stand up? - start to

19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for? - Maybe, he'll get better this year

20. Are we a top 4 chance? - Nope

21.Our final membership tally? - 41200

22. Highest attendance? - 90,000 Anzac

23. Pick our team for Round 1
Can't be bothered..

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[table tennis]

1. Where will we finish? 5th

2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play? 14

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the
whole of 2009? Yes

4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season? No

5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year? No

6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year? No

7. What will be our biggest upset of the year? Beating Geelong at the dome

8. Who will win our best & fairest Mark McVeigh

9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season? Will have a good year, not quite as good

10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton Neagle. Prefer Llyod on the High Half Forward role he played late last season

11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish? Depends on how well we are going as a team but if we finish in the top 8 He would have had a lot to do with it and showed this year that he polls well.

12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who? No - Hurley and Zarahkis & Skipworth will play a few. Prismall will be handy when he is back. More than handy.

13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season? I will take 15-20 games from Alwyn upon return from a knee Reco as a positive

14. How many wins will we have? 14

15. Name our biggest win? Fremantle dismantle!

16. Our biggest lost? Hawthorn. The buddy Show

17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods? Will have a good year, a kick up the backside is just what he needs.

18. Will Jason Laycock stand up? Yes

19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for? No, but he will be a handy defender

20. Are we a top 4 chance? A lot of things would need to go right. We cant have the same injuries we had this year, that is for sure.

21.Our final membership tally? If we start the year off really well, we might strike the 45,000 Mark

22. Highest attendance? 98,459 For ANZAC day revenge against the pies

23. Pick our team for Round 1

B: Slattery Fletcher Myers
HB: Nash Ryder Houli
C: Stanton Watson Lovett
HF: Monfries Lucas McPhee
F: Jetta Llyod Neagle
R: Hille McViegh Welsh
Int: Riemers Gumbleton Laycock Lonergan

Not our best possible side. Prismall, Winderlich, Dempsey probably to get back in, depending on recoveries (especially Winders)

[Phat Toni]

1. Where will we finish?
8th

2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play?
14

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the
whole of 2009?
for 70% of the games he plays
4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season?
will play 12 games
5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year?
Yes
6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year?
No
7. What will be our biggest upset of the year?
Best Sydney in Sydney
8. Who will win our best & fairest
Spike
9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season?
Yes
10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton
Lloyd
11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish?
No
12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who?
No
13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season?
No
14. How many wins will we have?
12
15. Name our biggest win?
Roos round 4
16. Our biggest lost?
Bulldogs Rd 16
17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods?
Yes
18. Will Jason Laycock stand up?
No
19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for?
No
20. Are we a top 4 chance?
No
21.Our final membership tally?
41,568
22. Highest attendance?
Magpies Rd 5 – 88,758
23. Pick our team for Round 1
FB – H Slatts – D Fletch – C Hooker
HB – D Meyers – P Ryder – J Nash
C – Nat Rat – J Watson – B Stanton
R – Hille – Spike – Welsh
HF – A McPhee – Lloyd – Lovett
FF – Davey – Lucus – Jetta

B – Gumby - Lazy - Sammy L - Gus

Em – Reimered – Dyson - Neagle

[Smyth94]

Ok I've done one for all the teams.
This one is just for us

1. Where will we finish? 7th

2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play? 11

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the
whole of 2009? Yes

4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season? No

5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year? Yes

6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year? No

7. What will be our biggest upset of the year? Hawks

8. Who will win our best & fairest Hille

9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season? Yes

10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton Neagle (will most likely see a rotation of the three)

11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish? No

12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who? No

13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season? No

14. How many wins will we have? 12

15. Name our biggest win? Fremantle

16. Our biggest lost? Geelong

17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods? Within reason

18. Will Jason Laycock stand up? Will improve but by how much...

19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for? Yes but not in '09

20. Are we a top 4 chance? No

21.Our final membership tally? 41,000

22. Highest attendance? 90,500

23. Pick our team for Round 1

FB: Pears - Fletcher - Slattery
HB: Myers - Ryder - Dempsey
C: Stanton - Watson - Lovett
HF: Davey - Lloyd - Monfries
FF: Gumbleton - Lucas - Reimers
R: Hille - McVeigh - Welsh
INT: Laycock - Houli - Lonergan - McPhee
Emg: Jetta - Neagle - Nash


Answers in quote

[loopy_cam]

7. What will be our biggest upset of the year?
Beating the Hawks by 49 points, Buddy Franklin breaking his leg in the process. Then finding out his car was stolen by Heath Shaw and Alan Didak during the match.

Edited for hilarity.

[essendon2008]

Ok I've done one for all the teams.
This one is just for us

1. Where will we finish? 7th

2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play? 15

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the
whole of 2009? Yes

4.Will Courtenay Dempsey play the majority of the season? No, 12 games

5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year? Yes

6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year? Yes

7. What will be our biggest upset of the year? ANZAC Day (upsetting Collingwood that is)

8. Who will win our best & fairest? Bachar Houli

9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season? Yes

10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton Neagle

11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish? With a full season, yes.

12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who? No

13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season? Yes

14. How many wins will we have? 14 or so?

15. Name our biggest win? ANZAC Day

16. Our biggest lost? Hawthorn

17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods? Yes

18. Will Jason Laycock stand up? To an extent.

19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for? Yes

20. Are we a top 4 chance? Everyone is a chance, but not really.

21.Our final membership tally? 45,000

22. Highest attendance? 92,000 ANZAC Day

23. Pick our team for Round 1

....

[ghostdog]

1. Where will we finish? 7th

2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play? 12

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the
whole of 2009? on and off

4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season? No

5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year? He thinks so.

6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year? I hope not.

7. What will be our biggest upset of the year? beating the Western Bulldogs by 10 goals+

8. Who will win our best & fairest Mark McVeigh

9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season? He'll be more consistent and he'll smash Simon Black again.

10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton Neagle with Lloyd going in occasionally when he isn't further up the ground.

11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish? If Hille plays well and McVeigh stays on the park it's a possibility.

12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who? No.

13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season? I hope so.

14. How many wins will we have? can't remember how many I said before... 9+(?)

15. Name our biggest win? Sydney

16. Our biggest lost? Geelong

17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods? Will have a good year, a kick up the backside is just what he needs.

18. Will Jason Laycock stand up? I hope so.

19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for? Yes.

20. Are we a top 4 chance? A vague top 4 chance, but I wouldn't put the house on it.

21.Our final membership tally? 43 272

22. Highest attendance? 91 918

23. Pick our team for Round 1

B: Slattery Fletcher Myers
HB: Nash Ryder Pears
C: Stanton Watson Houli
HF: Monfries Lucas McPhee
F: Jetta Lloyd Neagle
R: Hille McViegh Welsh
Int: Riemers Gumbleton Winderlich Lonergan

Priz should be there somewhere too? Maybe not ready for Round 1... and Davey!


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[Kong]

1. Where will we finish? 9th

2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play? 14

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the whole of 2009? yes. he may drop back to shut down a small forward for a quarter here and there, though.

4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season? no. he will play the majority of the last half of the season, confirming his immediate future.

5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year? yes.

6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year? second last.

7. What will be our biggest upset of the year? western bulldogs.

8. Who will win our best & fairest? andrew welsh

9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season? he will remain in the top 3 or 4 ruckmen in the league.

10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton? for the future of the team, Neagle, with Lloyd floating up the ground.

11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish? no. i think a few of our younger players will poll a bit more, taking 'his' votes.

12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who? no. hurley to play 14.

13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season? yes, top-5 B&F finish.

14. How many wins will we have? 11

15. Name our biggest win? brisbane, 70+.

16. Our biggest loss? port adelaide.

17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods? top-10 b&f, so yes.

18. Will Jason Laycock stand up? he will become the equivalent of mark blake; a solid 2nd ruckman.

19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for? definitely the KPD, whether it's Full or Centre-Half Back depends on team balance.

20. Are we a top 4 chance? Just as much as Carlton or Collingwood.

21.Our final membership tally? 45, 692

22. Highest attendance? 93,244

[KustyTheClown]

Why have people said it will be Lucas last season? Reckon his got a good two or three left in him

[mark1881]

1. Where will we finish? 8th

2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play? 14

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the whole of 2009? YES

4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season? 14 GAMES

5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year? YES

6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year? NO

7. What will be our biggest upset of the year? BEATING GEELONG

8. Who will win our best & fairest? McVeigh

9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season? YES

10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton? NEAGLE and LLOYD ROTATING

11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish? YES, must play 20+ games

12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who? NO

13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season? NO

14. How many wins will we have? 12

15. Name our biggest win? Collingwood ANZAC day (we're due)

16. Our biggest lost? 80 Points (Hawks first time around)

17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods? On and Off

18. Will Jason Laycock stand up? NO

19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for? NO. Ryder (CHB), Hurley (FB), Pears (HBF 3rd Tall)

20. Are we a top 4 chance? NO

21.Our final membership tally? 42298

22. Highest attendance? 93,050 Anzac Day

23. Pick our team for Round 1

FB: Slattery, Fletcher, Houli
HB: Myers, Ryder, Dempsey
C: Lovett, Watson, Remiers
HF: McPhee, Gumbleton, Monfries
FF: Davey, Lloyd, Lucas
R: Hille, McVeigh, Stanton
INT: Laycock, Welsh, Jetta, Lonergan

[jetta2davey]

Laycock >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Bellchambers.

Not an opinion. Fact.

Just had a look at your team and Houli>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Hocking

not an opinion, fact.

[chadleverington]

20. Are we a top 4 chance?
no, same top 3 + PA


I like it ;) Most not thinking we will get into the 8, so 4th would be a nice start :)

As an outsider here is my answers looking in

1. Where will we finish? 9-12th

2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play? not enough

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the
whole of 2009? yes

4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season?

5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year? should be

6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year? depends on his body, only he really knows that

7. What will be our biggest upset of the year? Collingwood

8. Who will win our best & fairest Hille

9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season? yes

10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd

11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish? no

12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who? no

13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season? hopefully

14. How many wins will we have? 9-10

15. Name our biggest win? Melbourne

16. Our biggest lost? Hawthorn

17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods? inconsistantly

18. Will Jason Laycock stand up? no

19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for?

20. Are we a top 4 chance? probably not but you never know.

21.Our final membership tally? 45,000

22. Highest attendance? anzac

23. Pick our team for Round 1
as long as Lucas gets a game (in my DT at this stage) the other 21 don't matter :)

[Ben the Gooner]

Just had a look at your team and Houli>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Hocking

not an opinion, fact.

I agree, but Knights likes Hocking. A bit of a roughie, but I think it will happen.

[Houli2Gumbleton]

I agree, but Knights likes Hocking. A bit of a roughie, but I think it will happen.

Knights also likes Houli ;)

[loopy_cam]

Knights also likes Houli ;)

I highly doubt there's any player he doesn't like.

It is well known, however, that he is a big supporter of Hocking.

[Houli2Gumbleton]

I highly doubt there's any player he doesn't like.

It is well known, however, that he is a big supporter of Hocking.

He also is a big fan of Bachar Houli. In 2007, Knights used Bachar in the most essential roles because he had complete faith in him. Used him as a tagger, a forward a midfielder and has now utilized Bachar in defense. Bachar has also participated in every game he has been avaible. Thus I conclude that Knights is a fan of Bachar Houli and every other player. He does NOT prefer players over others. Knights wouldn't play Hocking over Houli due to him beling a big supporter, as you stated. He will play the better player, which is Houli at this point.

[bombersno1]

1. Where will we finish? 14th

2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play? 17

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the
whole of 2009? Yes

4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season? No

5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year? 50/50, leaning towards yes.

6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year? No, 2-3 more.

7. What will be our biggest upset of the year? Beating St Kilda

8. Who will win our best & fairest- David Myers

9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season? Yes, but probably not as dominant

10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton- Neagle, Lloyd on the wing, Gumbleton at CHF

11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish? No hope

12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who? No.

13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season? Yes

14. How many wins will we have? 6

15. Name our biggest win? Melbourne

16. Our biggest lost? Hawthorn

17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods? Nope

18. Will Jason Laycock stand up? Yes to an extent

19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for? No, HBF.

20. Are we a top 4 chance? Not this year

21.Our final membership tally? 40,000

22. Highest attendance? ANZAC DAY

23. Pick our team for Round 1

Slattery Fletcher Reimers

Myers Ryder Dempsey

Stanton Watson Lloyd

Lucas Gumbleton Monfries

Davey Neagle Jetta

Hille, McVeigh, Lonergan

Int; Laycock, Welsh, Houli, Lovett.

[loopy_cam]

He also is a big fan of Bachar Houli. In 2007, Knights used Bachar in the most essential roles because he had complete faith in him. Used him as a tagger, a forward a midfielder and has now utilized Bachar in defense. Bachar has also participated in every game he has been avaible. Thus I conclude that Knights is a fan of Bachar Houli and every other player. He does NOT prefer players over others. Knights wouldn't play Hocking over Houli due to him beling a big supporter, as you stated. He will play the better player, which is Houli at this point.

I'm guessing Knighter has seen more of Hocking than you. Therefore he'd have more of an idea of Hocking's ability. He is a big supporter of Hocking because he believes Hocking has alot of ability. So he will play the better player. And also, I didn't say that Hocking would play over Houli at all.

FWIW, I don't think Hocking would play over Houli, but I wouldn't be surprised to see him out there round 1.

[Houli2Gumbleton]

I'm guessing Knighter has seen more of Hocking than you. Therefore he'd have more of an idea of Hocking's ability. He is a big supporter of Hocking because he believes Hocking has alot of ability. So he will play the better player. And also, I didn't say that Hocking would play over Houli at all.

FWIW, I don't think Hocking would play over Houli, but I wouldn't be surprised to see him out there round 1.

Doesn't he see ability in all the players? If not, then why are they on the list?

[loopy_cam]

Doesn't he see ability in all the players? If not, then why are they on the list?

Of course he does. But he sees more in Hocking than others. Geddit?

[Jonesy1987]

1. Where will we finish?
10th

2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play?
12

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the
whole of 2009?
Yes

4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season?
No

5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year?
Yes

6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year?
No

7. What will be our biggest upset of the year?
Beating Top 3 placed Richmond

8. Who will win our best & fairest
Mcveigh

9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season?
Be even better

10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton
Neagle

11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish?
Yes barring injury

12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who?
IMO No, but the chance one does it will be Hurley

13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season?
Yes

14. How many wins will we have?
9-10

15. Name our biggest win?
65 points over Adelaide

16. Our biggest lost?
59 points to Geelong

17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods?
Yes

18. Will Jason Laycock stand up?
He will hit and miss week to week

19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for?
Yes, Hopefully becomes a Bock clone

20. Are we a top 4 chance?
Slim to none

21.Our final membership tally?
38,320

22. Highest attendance?
88k Carlton vs Essendon rd 3

23. Pick our team for Round 1
FB: Hurley, Fletcher, Slattery
HB: Dempsey, Ryder, NLM
C: Houli, Watson, Lovett
HF: Gumbleton, Lucas, McPhee
FF: Jetta, Lloyd, Davey
R: Hille, Mcveigh, Stanton
Inter: Laycock, Lonergan, Welsh, Myers

Wow picking that was tough

[white line warrior]

1. Where will we finish? 6th

2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play? 16-18

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the
whole of 2009? yes

4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season? yes

5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year? no he has one more left in him

6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year? yes

7. What will be our biggest upset of the year? hawthorn by 10 goals

8. Who will win our best & fairest Brent Stanton

9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season? yes

10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton Lloyd but love seeing him play up the ground, Neagle in a years time

11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish? is capable of doin so

12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who? no

13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season? not quiet will miss a couple

14. How many wins will we have? 12

15. Name our biggest win? Melbourne by 81 points

16. Our biggest lost? 60 points

17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods? yes he will

18. Will Jason Laycock stand up? no, bellchambers will be the man

19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for? yes, give him some time though

20. Are we a top 4 chance? maybe if everything goes right. unlikely though

21.Our final membership tally? 41500

22. Highest attendance? anzac day 90,000 odd

23. Pick our team for Round 1

B. Nash FletcherWelsh
HB. Dempsey Ryder Houli
C. LovettWatson Reimers
HF. Monfries Lloyd McPhee
F. Davey Lucas Gumbleton
Rucks. Hille McVeigh Stanton

Int. Lonergan Neagle Myers Laycock
Emg. Jetta Winderlich Pears

[Houli2Gumbleton]

Of course he does. But he sees more in Hocking than others. Geddit?

How do you know that?

[loopy_cam]

How do you know that?

He said before the start of the season that Hocking would be an important member of the side.

I'm not gonna continue argueing and this'll be the last post I make on this topic.

[Houli2Gumbleton]

He said before the start of the season that Hocking would be an important member of the side.

I'm not gonna continue argueing and this'll be the last post I make on this topic.

Knights mentioned that many players will be essential ones in 2009.

[keepzitreal]

1. Where will we finish? - 5th

2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play? - 14

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the
whole of 2009? - Same with the occassional tagging of rebound flankers like Hodge

4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season?

I sure as hell hope so. 15 games.

5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year?

Perhaps one more left... love Fletch

6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year?

- If his body holds up, then no, but if he goes down again I dont see him coming back

7. What will be our biggest upset of the year?

- Beating Hawthorn

8. Who will win our best & fairest

- Paddy Ryder

9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season?

- I doubt he will be consistent, but if he is, ill be rapt

10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton

Neagle

11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish?

- Nope, wont play all the games, probably get suspended

12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who?

Nope

13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season?

Nope

14. How many wins will we have?

14

15. Name our biggest win?

Hawthorn

16. Our biggest lost?

Geelong

17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods?

Yep, he'll blitz it

18. Will Jason Laycock stand up?

And then fall back down (sorry if its been said, didnt read through the thread)

19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for?

Nope but his our third tall in defence, like the look of him

20. Are we a top 4 chance?

Yep

21.Our final membership tally?

45,000... I dunno

22. Highest attendance?

Anzac Day, 100,000

23. Pick our team for Round 1

B - Pears - Fletcher - NLM

HB - Myers - Ryder - Dempsey

C - Lovett - Watson - Stanton

HF - Lloyd - Gumbleton - McVeigh

F - Davey - Neagle - Lucas

R - Hille - Longergan - Houli

INT - Monfries - Reimers - Jetta - McPhee

[beev]

Ok I've done one for all the teams.
This one is just for us

1. Where will we finish? 7 - 10

2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play? 15

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the
whole of 2009? Yes

4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season? Yes

5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year? Yes

6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year? No

7. What will be our biggest upset of the year? Beating Collingwood twice

8. Who will win our best & fairest? Brent Stanton

9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season? Yes

10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton? Lloyd

11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish? Probably not (only if we make the eight)

12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who? No.. Zaharakis will play the most though

13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season? Yes

14. How many wins will we have? 10 - 12

15. Name our biggest win? Melbourne

16. Our biggest lost? Geelong

17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods? Yes

18. Will Jason Laycock stand up? Only a few times

19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for? No.. the third tall in defence

20. Are we a top 4 chance? No

21.Our final membership tally? 42,500

22. Highest attendance? 91,000 (ANZAC Day)

23. Pick our team for Round 1

FB: Slattery Fletcher Pears
HB: Myers Ryder Dempsey
C: Lovett Watson Stanton
HF: Monfries Lucas McPhee
FF: Davey Lloyd Gumbleton
Foll: Hille McVeigh Welsh
INT: Laycock Houli Reimers Lonergan

EMG: Jetta Lovett-Murray Winderlich

Answers in quote

[bombers own]

1. Where will we finish? - 10th

2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play? - 16

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the
whole of 2009? - yes

4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season? - not majority, but a fair bit more than usual

5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year? - yes

6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year? - yes

7. What will be our biggest upset of the year? - killing collingwood on ANZAC day

8. Who will win our best & fairest - McVeigh

9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season? - Yeah, hope so

10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton - Neagle

11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish? - Yeah

12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who? - no

13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season? - without any major injuries, yes

14. How many wins will we have? - 9+a draw

15. Name our biggest win? Collingwood

16. Our biggest lost? Geelong

17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods? - yes

18. Will Jason Laycock stand up? - no

19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for? - no, will most probably be a 3rd tall

20. Are we a top 4 chance? - no

21.Our final membership tally? - 41000

22. Highest attendance? 85000

23. Pick our team for Round 1
B; Pears - Fletcher - Slattery
HB; Myers - Ryder - McPhee
C; Lonergan - Watson - Stanton
HF; Davey - Lloyd - Lovett
F; Reimers - Lucas - Neagle

R; Hille - Welsh - McVeigh

I/C; Dempsey - Laycock - NLM - Houli

.........

[Lotch]

.........

Surely if fit Houli would be in our starting round 1 team.

[bombers own]

Surely if fit Houli would be in our starting round 1 team.
check bench;)

[Kong]

Bump your own predictions.

1. Where will we finish? 9thNot far off. Any other season 10.5 wins would've seen us finish around 9th.

2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play? 14:(

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the whole of 2009? yes. he may drop back to shut down a small forward for a quarter here and there, though.Should've just stuck with 'yes'. His game v Judd was brilliant.

4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season? no. he will play the majority of the last half of the season, confirming his immediate future.Glad to say I was wrong.

5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year? yes.Extremely happy to be wrong.

6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year? second last.:thumbsd:

7. What will be our biggest upset of the year? western bulldogs.We were on track until the umpires gifted them two or three momentum swingers in the 3rd.

8. Who will win our best & fairest? andrew welshOuch.

9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season? he will remain in the top 3 or 4 ruckmen in the league.Never really had the chance, unfortunately.

10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton? for the future of the team, Neagle, with Lloyd floating up the ground.I stand by this.

11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish? no. i think a few of our younger players will poll a bit more, taking 'his' votes.The first half was correct.

12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who? no. hurley to play 14.Not far off. :thumbsu:

13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season? yes, top-5 B&F finish.:o

14. How many wins will we have? 11Close enough. :thumbsu:

15. Name our biggest win? brisbane, 70+.Heh. :o

16. Our biggest loss? port adelaide.Would've been close before the EF.

17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods? top-10 b&f, so yes.He delivered the goods for 3/4 of the season.

18. Will Jason Laycock stand up? he will become the equivalent of mark blake; a solid 2nd ruckman.Still waiting, Chook.

19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for? definitely the KPD, whether it's Full or Centre-Half Back depends on team balance.:thumbsu::thumbsu::thumbsu:

20. Are we a top 4 chance? Just as much as Carlton or Collingwood.Carlton: :thumbsu:. Collingwood: :(

21.Our final membership tally? 45, 692Wouldn't know, to be honest.

22. Highest attendance? 93,244Read above.


Not a great result for me. Some were fairly close.

[OzBomber]

I'm 90% sure I did one of these. Was there another thread with these type of questions?

Maybe it was the EFC website.

[eth-dog]

1. Where will we finish?
6th
2 off2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play?
20
damn
3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the whole of 2009?
yesgood call4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season?
50/50bugger
5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year?
yeshappy to be wrong
6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year?
nogot that wrong
7. What will be our biggest upset of the year?
Hawksup until r20
8. Who will win our best & fairest
David Hillecouldn't be more wrong
9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season?
yesno chance
10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton
Neaglegot it right, I guess
11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish?
yes

no where near
12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who?
yes, Zaharakisdamn
13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season?
yesgood call14. How many wins will we have?
15-7

heaps off
15. Name our biggest win?
Melbourne- 75Happy to be wrong right now16. Our biggest lost?
Geelong- 50until QF
17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods?
YES!he did
18. Will Jason Laycock stand up?
yes- perform to be the best ruck combo in the league

wow
19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for?
no, full backyeah
20. Are we a top 4 chance?
no, same top 3 + PAno where near it
21.Our final membership tally?
52,777
no idea
22. Highest attendance?
100,000- ANZAC Day

see above
23. Pick our team for Round 1

Slatts-Fletch-McPhee
Dempsey-Ryder-Myers
Stanton-Watson-Houli
Reimers-Lloyd-Lovett
Davey-Lucas-Neagle
Hille-McVeigh-Welsh
(from): Laycock-Gumbleton-Monfries-Jetta-Winderlich-Zaharakis-Lonergan-NLM-Nash
not sure

[Jonesy1987]

First half of mine is brutal...

1. Where will we finish?
10th

Fail.


2. How many games will Scott Gumbleton play?
12

Fail.

3. Will Andrew Welsh play the role he did in the 2nd half of 2008 for the
whole of 2009?
Yes

Win.


4.Will Courtneay Dempsey play the majority of the season?
No

Fail.


5. Is this Dustin Fletcher's last year?
Yes
Happy Fail.


6. Is this Scott Lucas' last year?
No
Fail.


7. What will be our biggest upset of the year?
Beating Top 3 placed Richmond
Major Fail... Was on the Richmond bandwagon hard as last year, still can't believe the pure shit they put out this year.
8. Who will win our best & fairest
Mcveigh

Fail.


9. Will David Hille back up his brilliant 2008 season?
Be even better
Fail.

10. Who do you prefer out of the goalsquare: Lloyd, Neagle or Gumbleton
Neagle

Stand by it.


11. McVeigh a chance for top 3 brownlow finish?
Yes barring injury

We'll never know...

12. Will any of our 4 draftees play all 22 games in 2009? If so, who?
IMO No, but the chance one does it will be Hurley
Win.

13. Will Alwyn Davey get through a whole season?
Yes

Close enough.


14. How many wins will we have?
9-10
Close enough.


15. Name our biggest win?
65 points over Adelaide
Fail.


16. Our biggest lost?
59 points to Geelong
Pretty damn close before the final.


17. Will Andrew Lovett deliver the goods?
Yes
Win.
18. Will Jason Laycock stand up?
He will hit and miss week to week

Failish.
19. Tayte Pears: The centre-half back we are looking for?
Yes, Hopefully becomes a Bock clone

Huge win, love the Bock call. Those runs down the win against Carlton were very Bock like.


20. Are we a top 4 chance?
Slim to none
Win.
21.Our final membership tally?
38,320
Fail.
22. Highest attendance?
88k Carlton vs Essendon rd 3


Don't know.


23. Pick our team for Round 1
FB: Hurley, Fletcher, Slattery
HB: Dempsey, Ryder, NLM
C: Houli, Watson, Lovett
HF: Gumbleton, Lucas, McPhee
FF: Jetta, Lloyd, Davey
R: Hille, Mcveigh, Stanton
Inter: Laycock, Lonergan, Welsh, Myers


Failish.


All in all, that was pretty shit.