AFL Player #35: Matt Guelfi - Out for <insert weeks> with a calf strain - 18/3

[Lore]

Contract Status: Out of contract 2024
My Boy Draft 2024: Pick 23, DERO

 

[84859300]

7 changes without Towsend, Daniher, Saad, Guelfi or Fantasia. Oh boy.

 

[MightyDon]

Like Bieber, one of the few players in the side that has a genuine crack, nothing in the taking down of essendon stuff from social media I’d be *en embarrassed to have anything to do with club as well

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

Yeah hope he stays..has another year on his contract.

 

[Darealrath]

He's a decent little player, but these are the type you either move on or who get squeezed out if you want to take the next step (not that I think we're there, just that there's no point stressing about it).

If he's got something lined up I'm not expecting anything more than an upgrade of a 4th to a 3rd.

 

[Mr Mojo Risin]

He's a decent little player, but these are the type you either move on or who get squeezed out if you want to take the next step (not that I think we're there, just that there's no point stressing about it).

If he's got something lined up I'm not expecting anything more than an upgrade of a 4th to a 3rd.

Agreed. I'd be happy enough to keep him, but if he wants to leave then it serves no purpose than to try and help him get where he wants and move on.

 

[DapperJong]

No apparently about it mods!!!!!!!

 

[srobbo]

Still not sure whether I’m a fan or not. Lacks polish & we have similar players like Redman who’s trying to iron out the creases.

Wouldn’t be fussed if he left.

 

[Booplaz]

He does the dramatic things that stand out but when we were able to attend games he seemed to get lost where to be defensively. Those dramatic chases or lunges were more making up for mistakes.

Having said that he did seem to improve this year but I haven't been able to attend any games.

Last week I was just thinking how beneficial a pre-season with the defenders and learning off Saad would be for him. How quickly times have changed.

 

[brutus76]

STAY GUELF STAY!

 

[Yoda_]

So, a trade back home never eventuated and with a year left to run on his contract Matt stays.

I think he has enough attributes to get firt dibs on that small defender role vacated by Saad. Is strong, competitive af and whilst not quick need to improve his awareness if he is to do well enough in the role for the season.

No secret I am a fan, in saying that he has had strong players around him previously but putting him in the firing line against the likes of a Charlie Cameron

23

Charlie Cameron

Age

29

Ht

180cm

Wt

76kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.1

3star

K

8.4

3star

HB

3.7

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

3.2

5star

G

1.5

5star

D

9.6

2star

K

7.9

3star

HB

1.7

1star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.7

3star

G

1.9

5star

D

9.6

3star

K

5.4

2star

HB

4.2

4star

M

1.4

2star

T

3.4

5star

G

1.2

4star

, Eddie Betts or Tom Papley

11

Tom Papley

Age

27

Ht

177cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.1

4star

K

9.1

4star

HB

5.0

4star

M

3.7

4star

T

3.2

5star

G

1.5

5star

D

12.3

3star

K

8.9

4star

HB

3.4

2star

M

4.5

4star

T

1.5

2star

G

2.4

5star

D

13.4

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

3.4

4star

T

3.4

5star

G

1.6

5star

is going to be dangerous and will require a team defence more than ever.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

The Guelf looks in ripping touch.

 

[eth-dog]

It'll be interesting to see where he plays both positionally and seniors or reserves. I think he starts as the BP for the seniors

 

[rumply]

Not even named as an emergency for the Geelong game, thought he played a good game against Carlton, injured surely?

 

[carnthedons]

Not even named as an emergency for the Geelong game, thought he played a good game against Carlton, injured surely?

Saw him during the week, looked alright except for that brutal peroxide job

 

[JT_the_Man]

Not even named as an emergency for the Geelong game, thought he played a good game against Carlton, injured surely?

That’s the only explanation I can think of, was one of our best in the first half of the Carlton game before being benched. Head scratcher.

 

[Old Campaigner]

recovering in hospital after the T Stoff he uses for his hair gave him some nasty burns

 

[rumply]

Yeah Truck not a big hair guy I guess.

 

[Yoda_]

Yeah Truck not a big hair guy I guess.

Jealousy

 

[BrunoV]

Reckon the perception of Guelfi's game are shaped by commentary.

He had about 2 touched after quarter time. One was very good, from memory

 

[Lore]

Has returned to the VFL apparently, according to the member email 'from the rooms'. Still don't officially know whether he was even injured, though the rumour is foot.

 

[yodellinhank]

Rumours afoot?

 

[Lore]

"Matt Guelfi

35

Matt Guelfi

Age

26

Ht

184cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.1

4star

K

8.1

3star

HB

6.1

4star

M

3.2

3star

T

2.9

4star

G

0.2

2star

D

10.5

3star

K

5.0

2star

HB

5.5

3star

M

2.5

3star

T

1.5

2star

G

0.0

1star

D

17.2

5star

K

11.0

4star

HB

6.2

4star

M

5.0

5star

T

3.0

5star

G

0.2

3star

had a fantastic game. He played an AFL-style game in the VFL; strong in the contest and in the air, intercepted well and set us up with his run and carry off half-back. It was a really good game back from injury, and he looked strong and fit. He played a full game with his usual rotations each quarter."

VFL player review: Practice match v Footscray

All 11 senior-listed Bombers are assessed from Saturday's VFL practice match against Footscray.

www.essendonfc.com.au

 

[11kgm]

straight swap for Cahill make it happen

 

[yodellinhank]

straight swap for Cahill make it happen

We may have to offer a little more as a sweetener

 

[CBombers17]

Be good if they could improve his decision making with the football. Physically he ticks all the boxes for our intended gamestyle (and the new interchange rules). Quick, agile, strong and good endurance - If more of our tiny players had his athletic profile we would be far better off - even without his height.