Changes for Anzac Day

[yeah-nah]

I was told burns would be a 55/45 chance to play, so it would be a risk playing him you would think.

NLM, winders or welsh are likely to come in for the bomebrs.

burns and thonas should play

 

[loki04]

ins : Bryan , Medhurst , Wakelin , Didak and Ried

out: Richards (finally) , Dick , Presti (inj) , Licca (inj) and one of Thomas/Burns (inj) i doubt we will take 2 players in with injury clouds over there head.

B. H.Shaw , Wakelin , Lockyer
HB. H.O'brien , Clement , Maxwell
C. Johnson , Pendlebury , R.Shaw
HF. Medhurst , Cloke , Ried
F. Didak , Rocca , Davis
R. Fraser , Swan , O'bree

Int. Bryan , Cox , Toovey , Burns

 

[Bay Pie]

From what I've read, Reid, Bryan and Iles didn't play for Willy on the weekend and may be in line for selection. Also Egan was used very sparingly.

Licuria will be out injured with clouds over Presti, Burnsy, Daisy and possibly Josh.

All depends on how these 4 come up. I think Bryan will play in place of Richards as Josh has had a heavy workload and may be carrying an injury.

I initially wanted us to give Richards the 1st 6 rounds to show something (most have been waiting 7 years) but time is running out fast for him. Hopefully Bryan would at least give us a target up forward, when not rucking, or fill a hole down back, filling space where Lloyd and Lucas are likely to lead.

Mick did indicate when Medders was ruled out of the Port game that he'll be right for ANZAC day.

 

[TheClokes]

THIS IS THE TEAM TO PLAY ESSENDON

B: H. Shaw - Wakelin - Maxwell
HB: R. Shaw - Clement - O'Brien
C: Johnson - O'Bree - Pendlebury
HF: Davis - Cloke - Thomas
F: Medhurst - Rocca - Cox
FL: Fraser - Swan - Lockyer
INT: Toovey - Reid - Egan - Richards​

 

[monty1104]

I'd definitly say Wakelin would come in if he is fit. Courtney Johns won't be dropped so there are 3 tall forwards + James Hird to deal with.

 

[the lemon wedge]

I would not be surprised if Josh does not play anzac day.

 

[Coin_Toss]

I would not be surprised if Josh does not play anzac day.

I agree. He doesn't look right. Could do with a rest I guess, especially if Hille is injured.

My mate told me Burns has been ruled out; he will be a big loss.

 

[3066]

Cloke needs to be on field and although not in touch at the moment still warrants and is respected enough that oppositions don't just match him up with anyone. Maybe he needs abit of rotation down the back line for a bit? Normally I wouldn't suggest this for Cloke but who is going to take Lucas? And remember last year when we played the Eagles at the Telstra Dome and Wakes went off early injuried so Cloke went down back and did a fantastic job ..... (but not counting his first 2 touches down back where he looked out of place he still came back and beat his opponent).

Bryan has gotta play. If he gets beaten in the ruck at least he'll make them earn it by smashing packs or even floating up forward.

 

[Therussian]

Wakelin has to play.
Cloke has to be dropped.

any chance The special one M Clarke will make a suprise debut????

 

[Jabso]

The word is only Lica will miss but for some reason I will guess that Burns will miss.

IN: Didak, Bryan, Reid, Medhurst
OUT: Licuria (inj), Burns, Richards, Dick,

B: H.O'Brien, S.Prestigiacomo, R.Shaw
HB: H.Shaw, J.Clement, S.Cox
C: D.Thomas, D.Swan, T.Lockyer
HF: S.Pendlebury, J.Fraser, B.Reid
F: L.Davis, A.Rocca, P.Medhurst
R: C.Bryan, B.Johnson, S.O'Bree
Int: A.Toovey, T.Cloke, A.Didak, N.Maxwell

Emg: S.Wakelin, C.Egan, S.Wellingham

 

[didaka]

Looking at it at the moment the changes will be

in: Bryan, Didak, Medhurst

out: Licuria (inj), Dick, Richards

It will most likely be our strongest side this season. Wheather we are fit or not is another thing.

 

[Orita]

Purely concerning dreamteam, I'm going away tomorrow so I have to make trades tonight.

I've noticed Pendlebury's consistency and attack on the footy is up there with the best and I think he'd be a top inclusion.

Any injury clouds over him for wednesday? what are your thoughts on him?

 

[Jabso]

Purely concerning dreamteam, I'm going away tomorrow so I have to make trades tonight.

I've noticed Pendlebury's consistency and attack on the footy is up there with the best and I think he'd be a top inclusion.

Any injury clouds over him for wednesday? what are your thoughts on him?

Pendlebury is dream team gold. 20 possesions for 96 points and it wasn't really a stand out game for him. Watch out when he explodes. Consistantly gets 80 or over and is great value. No injury concerns.

 

[SnIcKeRs #3]

Dream team question also wil toovey play another 5 more games or more ?

 

[OneEyedPie7]

Dream team question also wil toovey play another 5 more games or more ?

5 games hmm I wouldnt say so. The kid has had a positive start but I don't think he will play that many games. As the season progresses they will be looking to include their higher draft picks in Reid and Brown, while Goldsack also hasn't been far off. Just my opinion but I don't think he will play many more games after Anzac Day.

 

[footyfan_25]

5 games hmm I wouldnt say so. The kid has had a positive start but I don't think he will play that many games. As the season progresses they will be looking to include their higher draft picks in Reid and Brown, while Goldsack also hasn't been far off. Just my opinion but I don't think he will play many more games after Anzac Day.

Do other Pie fans agree with this about Toovey?

 

[Stakerz]

5 games hmm I wouldnt say so. The kid has had a positive start but I don't think he will play that many games. As the season progresses they will be looking to include their higher draft picks in Reid and Brown, while Goldsack also hasn't been far off. Just my opinion but I don't think he will play many more games after Anzac Day.

If he performs he will keep playing.. not doing to bad is he.

 

[footyfan_25]

If he performs he will keep playing.. not doing to bad is he.

I would have thought so. And has done alright so far. Reading some posts it appears some think he is in for only a couple of games and that's it. Obviously if he performs he wont be dropped.

What position did he play last week?

 

[Stakerz]

I would have thought so. And has done alright so far. Reading some posts it appears some think he is in for only a couple of games and that's it. Obviously if he performs he wont be dropped.

What position did he play last week?

Tagging S Burgoyne for most of the game I'm pretty sure. Still got a fair bit of the ball.

 

[footyfan_25]

Tagging S Burgoyne for most of the game I'm pretty sure. Still got a fair bit of the ball.

Must have done an alright job as Burgoyne was not as good as he usually is.