Preview Essendon vs St. Kilda @ Docklands, 19/04/14 7:40 pm

[efcboy]

Haha, it's true.
I like Kommer because he runs about like a Jack Russell, he might not have all the talent in the world, but you cannot question his endeavour.
I think that's infectious in a team, when you see a dude throw himself about like that.
Jetta I have always defended because I was a huge fan of Andrew McLeod growing up, when they started comparing Jetta to him, I got excited, have always had the number 7 on my back since I was a kid. My defense of him hasn't always been correct, but it's taught me a lot about how to understand what a player is doing on the field as I used to watch him so carefully.

Jetta's workrate means you won't have a sore neck from watching him as he is often stationary!

 

[Duckworth]

Jetta's workrate means you won't have a sore neck from watching him as he is often stationary!

/shakes head at Jetta... ouch!

 

[mad_monkey_j]

http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/2014-04-17/key-quartet-return

The Bombers will be bolstered by the return of Dustin Fletcher, Paul Chapman, Paddy Ryder and David Myers who have all been named in the side to face St Kilda at Etihad Stadium on Saturday night.

The experienced quartet will replace Brendon Goddard (groin), Jason Winderlich (rested), Travis Colyer (omitted) and Dylan van Unen (omitted).

Goddard will miss the clash against his former side after suffering a minor groin strain against Fremantle, however Ryder will make his awaited return after overcoming an ankle injury in Round 2.

Click here to view the full team.

 

[Halftimehero]

Bomber can't be that crook if he is doing the team announcement

 

[Kakkle]

Winderlich needing a rest after 2 games is a little concerning...


Happy with those ins though.

 

[DapperDon]

Winderlich needing a rest after 2 games is a little concerning...


Happy with those ins though.

Club thinking ANZAC more important than this match.

I agree, still annoying though.

 

[Kakkle]

Beau Maister & Shane Savage omitted

 

[Dolner]

Maister out. phew

 

[Ben the Gooner]

Beau Maister & Shane Savage omitted

Line's just come in from 90.5 to 70.5

 

[Halftimehero]

Winderlich needing a rest after 2 games is a little concerning...


Happy with those ins though.

I don't mind it, it gives him a block of four games to play after this heading into the bye.

 

[Macca18]

Essendon
IN: Dustin Fletcher, Paul Chapman, Patrick Ryder, David Myers
OUT: Dylan Van Unen (omitted), Jason Winderlich (rested), Brendon Goddard (groin), Travis Colyer (omitted)

EMERGENCIES: Dylan Van Unen, Travis Colyer, Zach Merrett

St Kilda
IN: Josh Bruce, Jack Billings, Tom Hickey, Sebastian Ross, Adam Schneider
OUT: David Armitage (knee), Nathan Wright (leg), Beau Maister (omitted), Billy Longer (omitted), Shane Savage (omitted)

EMERGENCIES: Tom Simpkin, Terry Milera, Shane Savage

 

[daz17]

Shame Goddard has to miss, but some big ins.
Can't wait to have someone who can ruck.

 

[THOMO_31]

do we think Ryder is going to play, thought he only did straight line running last training session?

 

[eth-dog]

Jetta

 

[Duckworth]

Shame Goddard has to miss, but some big ins.
Can't wait to have someone who can ruck.

What a luxury.

 

[Zach Package]

Beau Maister & Shane Savage omitted

Brent Stanton likes this

 

[Beerfish]

Beau Maister & Shane Savage omitted

This is an outrage. Showing us no respect at all.

 

[eth-dog]

Winderlich needing a rest after 2 games is a little concerning...


Happy with those ins though.

The club apparently doesn't want him to play more than 4 games in a row (I read that somewhere)

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Hope the boys are ready seems the Saints want to cause an upset.

 

[Doss]

Handy quartet of ins.

 

[Macca18]

 

[Zach Package]

got a feeling this will be the week Joe or Jake grab a game by the balls.

Last week their back line made Josh Jenkins look like Tony Modra

 

[Kakkle]

A handy 854 games worth of experience coming into the side.

 

[Beerfish]

A few years ago Adam Schneider would kick 5 goals on us in this situation and then not fire a shot for the rest of the season just like our friend LT.

Is Schneider past it yet? I have to admit I haven't watched St Kilda for some time as everything about their club makes me feel a little ill these days.

 

[Periphery]

Sorry to intrude but:

Is Schneider past it yet?

Not in terms of skill and ability but his body has been letting him down. He is about to turn 30 so he isn't super old yet, but if he has one more injury I think it will be all over for him. He has only played 13 games over the last 2 years due to injuries. If he can stay fit he should have another couple seasons of good footy in him.

Best of luck for Saturday! You guys should win, but expect us to come out firing to try to make up for last weeks crap. Hopefully it is a good game.