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Interesting how Green said Essendon came knocking at the end of 2015 and would have requested a trade but wanted to honour his last year at Brisbane.
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I think so, too. 3 smalls wrecking havoc is going to be hard to contain: Green, Walla & Fantasia. Just got to figure out not to make the ball sail over their heads.
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He's clearly worked his arse off to get back into that kind of shape so quickly, hopefully that attitude translates into other parts of his game too
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Pretty happy for the ball to sail over their heads actually... to a Hooker or JD contest. Don't want to relive the days of Alwyn Davey being our number 1 target
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That's the spirit.
When you're 173cm and your coach says you don't have to play at full forward this week...
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Jobe Watson, Dyson Heppell, Zach Merrett shine in Essendon intra-club hit-out
JAY CLARK, Herald Sun
January 22, 2017 8:00pm
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ESSENDON captain Jobe Watson has sparkled in his first competitive hit-out in more than a year, helping remove any doubts about his passion for the game.
Watson was one of the standouts along with fellow returning stars Dyson Heppell and Michael Hurley and youngsters Zach Merrett and Orazio Fantasia in a secret intra-club game at Tullamarine.
But the Bombers have some early headaches in the big man department with key swingman Cale Hooker missing from the match with some hamstring soreness, joining Joe Daniher (knee) and Tom Bellchambers (knee) on the sidelines on Saturday.
Key defender Michael Hartley also hurt his hamstring in the intra-club in another fresh set-back.
Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti was a sensation in defence last season but looks set to be shifted into a more permanent forward role this year. The tough nut provided one of the highlights of the match with a clever goal near the boundary line on Saturday.
The club is delighted with Watson who, after almost walking away from the game last year amid the crushing supplements scandal, could yet make an emphatic return to vintage form after keeping in top shape during his break in New York.
Michael Hartley injured his hamstring on Saturday. Picture: Kylie Else
Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti could play forward in 2017. Picture: Jason Edwards
Watson, 31, shone with his stoppage craft and long handballs to outside midfield runners, under the watchful gaze of new midfield development coach Greg Williams.
It was his first proper hit-out since Round 15, 2015 when he had just nine possessions against St Kilda.
There is significant interest in the form and fitness of the Bombers’ returning stars early this season, led by Watson, following their year-long supplement bans.
But the Bombers kept Saturday’s intra-club game quiet as they ramp up preparations for their pre-season opener against Collingwood at Etihad Stadium on February 16.
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Third-year tall midfielder Kyle Langford also impressed playing largely out of the centre square in a bid to give the Bombers’ onball brigade some added height and flexibility this year.
Dyson Heppell impressed in Essendon’s intra-club match on Saturday.
Heppell, who is expected to take over the captaincy from Watson for next season, was another who excelled through the middle in his comeback effort, while blue-chip defender Hurley helped control the back line.
No.1 draft pick Andrew McGrath also showed his class running out of half-back and is looks set to make his AFL debut in 2017, while Martin Gleeson’s intercept marking was also a strong feature.
After taking out the wooden spoon last year, there is a renewed sense of optimism surrounding the Bombers’ new-look midfield and dynamic small forward line as the club targets a return to finals under coach John Worsfold.
McDonald-Tipungwuti, speedy Fantasia and new recruit Josh Green all looked dangerous in attack without a top-line key forward presence.
Fitness boss Justin Crow said ex-Lion Green had been “brilliant” since his arrival at Essendon and had “impressed with the way he has transformed his body”.
Joe Daniher is building back to full fitness. Picture: Jason Edwards
Matthew Leuenberger played ruck and forward for a half, while Mitch Brown and new recruit James Stewart were kept quiet in their forward roles.
Crow said Daniher was likely to miss at least one of the pre-season games as he recovers from a knee issue.
“Joe is back into high rehab load and he will be progressing back into training over the next fortnight,” Crow said.
“I would be thinking (he will play) more the later end of the community series, than the front-end”.
Fantasia kicked two goals and was handful for veteran defender Mark Baguley.
Irishman Conor McKenna produced some eye-catching runs from half-back and may battle with veteran Brent Stanton for a position in defence.
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Hope someone on here attended the game.
Im not sure what to think of Walla playing forward i think dynamic line breaking speed off half back is important these days ie:having a johannisen and ability to not let the opposition set up behind you through fast transition. I know we have an over abundance of medium/small defenders though.
But i also like the 'Mosquito fleet small forward idea aswell' i wouldve thought Colyer would be the 3rd - not green but play a higher half forward role.
Seems Mitch Brown is on the outer
Shame about Hooker, Hartley and Joey at the moment. Need those guys fit and ready to fire.
Im not sure what to think of Walla playing forward i think dynamic line breaking speed off half back is important these days ie:having a johannisen and ability to not let the opposition set up behind you through fast transition. I know we have an over abundance of medium/small defenders though.
But i also like the 'Mosquito fleet small forward idea aswell' i wouldve thought Colyer would be the 3rd - not green but play a higher half forward role.
Seems Mitch Brown is on the outer
Shame about Hooker, Hartley and Joey at the moment. Need those guys fit and ready to fire.
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Yeh thats true sort of forgot about him to be honest. Alot to put on young shoulders but he will provide speed and run back there just as long as he can get enough of the footy back there to have that impact.
We seem to be going alot with slow guys Kelly, Stanton, Gleeson, Baguley ect but hopefully Mcgrath can compliment them well enough.
Alot to put on a young player in his first year but Mcgraths importance will be big for us next year if he can have a really impressive season then it will go along way to a successful Essendon season.
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I'd like the following lineup:
B: Baguley (lock down on best small forward role), Hartley (taking primary full forward), Francis (taking 3rd forward)
HB: Kelly, Hurley (taking 2nd KF potentially allowing some rebound), McGrath (the line breaker)
Francis could line up forward meaning Ambrose or Dea take that spot but I prefer Francis as he also offers some rebound like a boss.
The Kelly spot I suspect will rotate with him and others occasionally resting and I expect to see Stanton, Goddard, Gleeson, Tippa, Heppell, Hocking, McKenna, Myers spend some time there during the season. Morgan also a chance if his form warrants it.
Someone has said that at every pre season for the last 4 years and he looks as if nothing has changed each time.
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