Autopsy AFL 2023 Round 18 - Cats v Bombers Sat July 15th 7:25pm AEST (GMHBA)

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8th v 5th

AFL 2023 PREMIERSHIP SEASON ROUND 18
GEELONG V ESSENDON
SATURDAY JULY 15TH 7:25PM (GMHBA)

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Teams
CATS
Backs: J.Kolodjashnij, S.De Koning, J.Henry
Half Backs: Z.Guthrie, T.Stewart, J.Bowes
Centreline: M.Duncan, M.Blicavs, I.Smith
Half Forwards: G.Miers, J.Cameron, T.Stengle
Forwards: O.Henry, T.Hawkins, B.Close
Followers: R.Stanley, P.Dangerfield - C, T.Atkins

Interchange: M.O‘Connor, M.Holmes, T.Bruhn, G.Rohan
Emergencies: Z.Tuohy, O.Mullin, O.Dempsey, E.Ratugolea

In: J.Kolodjashnij, I.Smith, J.Cameron
Out: O.Mullin (Omitted), E.Ratugolea (Managed), Z.Tuohy (Managed), O.Dempsey (Sub)

BOMBERS
Backs: A.McGrath, B.Zerk-Thatcher, J.Laverde
Half Backs: M.Redman, J.Ridley, D.Heppell
Centreline: N.Martin, Z.Merrett - C, S.Durham
Half Forwards: K.Langford, S.Weideman, B.Hobbs
Forwards: M.Guelfi, P.Wright, J.Stringer
Followers: N.Bryan, D.Parish, A.Perkins

Interchange: J.Caldwell, W.Snelling, J.Kelly, J.Menzie
Emergencies: N.Cox, N.Hind, A.Davey Jnr, P.Voss

In: N.Bryan
Out: A.Phillips (Suspension), D.Shiel (Injured)


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ZACH MERRETT – 200 GAMES

Essendon’s Captain Zach Merrett will play his 200th AFL game this Saturday against Geelong. Growing up in Cobden in regional Victoria, Merrett was drafted by the Bombers in 2013 National Draft with Pick No.26.

At only 27-years-old, the midfielder has quite the resume, with three Crichton Medals and two All Australian selections to his name.

In his first year as the Bombers’ Captain, Merrett has excelled, averaging 29.3 disposals, 16.2 kicks and 5.3 tackles.

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[timokane]

essendon in an upset at cattery by 8 points

 

[My Tilly]

Geelong by 18 points.

If they can't beat Essendon who are a team struggling to make finals, we are done for the season with Brisbane to follow.

 

[Lance Uppercut]

Geelong by 18 points.

If they can't beat Essendon who are a team struggling to make finals, we are done for the season with Brisbane to follow.

mate, Geelong are a team struggling to make finals too, so

 

[My Tilly]

mate, Geelong are a team struggling to make finals too, so

You've had a terrific year. Probably exceeded expectations to be honest.
Cats been spluttering along and as crap as they have played, still in the eight.

These are games we must win against teams who are unrealistic premiership contenders. Bombers in 2025 will be beating us on a regular basis but not at the minute.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Merrets 200th and only half a stadium full so many Essendon fans will miss out

This game should be moved to the MCG and all the gate tickets go to Geelong

 

[Chinacats]

Toss of the coin job it seems, but cats at home and have a good winning record against the dons . Bombers speed through the middle could be a concern. Tough gig for both teams!

 

[simmo97]

Merrets 200th and only half a stadium full so many Essendon fans will miss out

This game should be moved to the MCG and all the gate tickets go to Geelong

that is a ridiculous argument no team should give up HGA just so more oppositon fans can attend.

 

[Sttew]

Merrets 200th and only half a stadium full so many Essendon fans will miss out

This game should be moved to the MCG and all the gate tickets go to Geelong

Tell someone who cares. Cats get 9 home games - I repeat 9. We aren't going to give one of those 9 games away because Merrett is playing his 200th. FMD how many milestone games have been played away?

 

[Sttew]

Toss of the coin job it seems, but cats at home and have a good winning record against the dons . Bombers speed through the middle could be a concern. Tough gig for both teams!

Come Saturday night it will be 10,922 days since the Bombers last played for premiership points in Geelong against Geelong

 

[Nuggs Bunny]

26,000 people lmao how long does it take to build a stadium in Geelong? You guys have been renovating that goat paddock for near on 20 years now.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Tell someone who cares. Cats get 9 home games - I repeat 9. We aren't going to give one of those 9 games away because Merrett is playing his 200th. FMD how many milestone games have been played away?

It will be a Geelong home game

 

[STPer18]

Merrets 200th and only half a stadium full so many Essendon fans will miss out

This game should be moved to the MCG and all the gate tickets go to Geelong

Don't you guys play out of that soulless roofed abomination? Essendon lads will be in for a treat Sat night.

 

[Mr Meow]

Essendon have a 1-6 record against sides currently in the top 8.

Geelong have a 3-2 record against sides currently in the top 8.

The Bombers have had a good season and the Cats a haphazard one, but my suspicion is Geelong's ceiling is higher. Regardless, the home ground advantage should seal it.

 

[Nuggs Bunny]

Don't you guys play out of that soulless roofed abomination? Essendon lads will be in for a treat Sat night.

It's all sold out mate, but I'm sure the four Essendon fans that did manage to get seats will have a great time.

 

[kreuze_missile]

I thought only the irrelevant clubs had to play down at Kardinia Park.

So much for being a powerhouse club Essendon

 

[Air_Chester]

Come Saturday night it will be 10,922 days since the Bombers last played for premiership points in Geelong

Played there twice in 2021.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Merrets 200th and only half a stadium full so many Essendon fans will miss out

This game should be moved to the MCG and all the gate tickets go to Geelong

Hi Caro.

P.S. Your fans don't matter. Not your home game.

* I hate the silver spooned elite Melbourne power clubs. Thinking their bloated fanbases gives them a god given right to avoid certain away trips as if those fans are meant to matter. You don't.

 

[Inspecta Gadget]

26,000 people lmao how long does it take to build a stadium in Geelong? You guys have been renovating that goat paddock for near on 20 years now.

They only got lights 10 years ago. Give them another 20 years before it's up to modern standards

 

[CatToTheFuture]

that is a ridiculous argument no team should give up HGA just so more oppositon fans can attend.

You must be new to Geelong vs Melbourne team dialogue.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Hi Caro.

P.S. Your fans don't matter. Not your home game.

* I hate the silver spooned elite Melbourne power clubs. Thinking their bloated fanbases gives them a god given right to avoid certain away trips as if those fans are meant to matter. You don't.

Like f***ing clockwork

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Should be a good game. Didn't catch the bombers game on the weekend but seems they're on the bounce. We had a decent training run no injuries. Cats to win

 

[citizen-erased]

Don't you guys play out of that soulless roofed abomination? Essendon lads will be in for a treat Sat night.

It may be soulless but it has seats so.......

 

[Corn Cobbers]

It may be soulless but it has seats so.......

Time for the Bombers to get out of there and move back to the MCG, it's been a failure, too small and soulless.

 

[STPer18]

It may be soulless but it has seats so.......

You lot had your home game earlier in the year, now it's Geelong's home game being played in...wait for it...Geelong. Don't go full Richmond nuffie.