Prediction Changes for Essendon (OP updated with player availability)

[CFC2010]

 

[jackcass]

I’m getting a wiff of the GWS game here. Yes I know our game is better than what it was then but the lack of talls was a major reason we lost that. All it takes is one injury during the game.

I hear Bucks talk a lot about keeping the structure, so if that’s the case, McLarty should have been the logical in.

You can tell we have injuries the fact that Crocker is getting picked and so is Oxley.

Can't pick a team assuming you'll lose Moore to injury before 1/2 time. It was in game injuries (Moore & Broomhead) rather than selection that was the issue.

 

[pablo disco bar]

They may decide to play oxley to have ONE last look .....










Then put a line through his name







Or up his nose

 

[Ari]

Richmond and Carlton proved if you play tight and aggressive on Essington, they just go to water.

They are a bunch of soft downhill skiiers, but if we let them play their footy, we risk losing this.

This is where the coaches earn their keep - we must drum into our players to not get sucked into a shoot out.

THIS.

And I hope Collingwood do exactly that. And I think they will. Essendon have beaten North and West Coast because they didn't play tight. Richmond smashed the Bombers by playing tight inside football, and so did the Swans in last years elimination final.

I really want Collingwood to play inside grunt football in the wet to see where my team are in that capacity. We all know the Bombers can run and gun under the roof of Etihad, that's a proven and they're one of the better in the competition at it.

Collingwood vs Essendon in a tight pressured inside game on the MCG in crap conditions. Let's give it a crack!!

 

[Fruit]

Greenwood and Murray to come in for dunn and Langdon, the only reason Langdon is out is that there is no real role for him this week

Wouldn’t Langdon be a good match for Stringer?

 

[Ari]

I'm worried about Essendon's talls because they have been good. With our small forward line, I wouldn't be shocked to see Hooker play forward as well to really stretch us. But I think their forward line is more manageable than if there was Danniher and Stewart who would be bigger aeriel threats. The bigger danger is the likes of Stringer and Fantasia.

It's looking like a cold and miserable Melbourne day on Sunday. This will negate Essendons tall advantage. I wouldn't be too worried to be honest.

 

[jackcass]

I keep wondering why they are playing daicos ahead of brown. Maybe they will finally swap this week.

Inside v outside. We've got enough inside mids. If as predicted, it'll be wet Sunday that may well change.

 

[Ari]

Saad is overated as. Literally does 1/2 runs maybe a game and barely hurts you. I would put very very little time into him

I agree. Put very little time in to Saad.

 

[jackcass]

He has played forward many times before and has the height and strength to compete with tall defenders or to play a defensive forward role.

Most of the other vfl options havent got the same credentials up forward and hence are less like for like than Greenwood is.

I’m not going to get into a semantics war about it though. I get it. You don’t like him. Your selection strategy is anyone but him.

Greenwood? Has he had a growth spurt or are you thinking of the Crows version? Our Greenwood is still listed at 181cm as far as I'm aware.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

Greenwood? Has he had a growth spurt or are you thinking of the Crows version? Our Greenwood is still listed at 181cm as far as I'm aware.

Fair point but he plays equally well against talls and smalls. Not totally fussed where in the lineup he stands, at the end of the day the Essendon defenders will choose their own opponents, but I think Greenwood should be part of the forward setup. Mayne is another option but hes been exceptional in his new role of wing and I wouldnt want to change that.

 

[Go Pies!!!!!]

if Oxley plays who wants my tickets

 

[dmoore30]

Anyone else remembers Langdons first ANZAC Day game where he went alright and everyone was calling him the next Clement, oh boy do times change

 

[MagpieJoel]

Fair point but he plays equally well against talls and smalls. Not totally fussed where in the lineup he stands, at the end of the day the Essendon defenders will choose their own opponents, but I think Greenwood should be part of the forward setup. Mayne is another option but hes been exceptional in his new role of wing and I wouldnt want to change that.

Personally, I reckon Greenwood isn't that strong in marking contests anymore. He is frequently out marked by being maneuvered out of position....and he has no leap at all.

 

[MagpieJoel]

Anyone else remembers Langdons first ANZAC Day game where he went alright and everyone was calling him the next Clement, oh boy do times change

Didn't he get two goals kicked on him in the first quarter? I think people were just saying that he did well after that point. Probably helped that Essendon was being pressured all over the ground.

 

[Spatfers]

Wouldn’t Langdon be a good match for Stringer?

Yeah he made an excellent stepladder for Stringer on ANZAC Day

 

[Jasper84]

Saad is overated as. Literally does 1/2 runs maybe a game and barely hurts you. I would put very very little time into him

Adam "bouncing helps me think" Saad

 

[The Magnificent Seven]

Erm... Why is Tom Langdon named in the VFL side this weekend?

http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/2018-07-05/vfl-team-moore-returns

 

[eth-dog]

Erm... Why is Tom Langdon named in the VFL side this weekend?

http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/2018-07-05/vfl-team-moore-returns

Standard practice for extended benches.

 

[The Plowking]

I agree. Put very little time in to Saad.

Lel. Glad BF isn't in charge of gameplan

 

[Spatfers]

Erm... Why is Tom Langdon named in the VFL side this weekend?

http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/2018-07-05/vfl-team-moore-returns

probably because that's where he belongs

 

[The Magnificent Seven]

probably because that's where he belongs

Bit harsh, he hasn't been terrible. And, y'know, also not much choice right now tbh

 

[Spatfers]

Bit harsh, he hasn't been terrible. And, y'know, also not much choice right now tbh

true, lucky for him, but you're right about there not being much choice. But if you look at his performance on ANZAC Day, I'd be astounded if he plays.

 

[jackcass]

Erm... Why is Tom Langdon named in the VFL side this weekend?

http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/2018-07-05/vfl-team-moore-returns

Extended Sunday bench all get named in the VFL side. The 4 who get named in the final senior side will be out when the team is finalised about 5.00pm tonight. That'll include Langdon.

 

[hollyfasolo]

Thoughts:

Possible best 22 against Essendon

B Brayden Maynard, Brody Mihocek, Jack Crisp

HB Jeremy Howe, Matthew Scharenberg, Flynn Appleby

C Chris Mayne, Scott Pendlebury, Tom Phillips

HF Jordan De Goey, Ben Crocker, Will Hoskin-Elliott

F Josh Thomas, Mason Cox, Jaidyn Stephenson

FOL Brodie Grundy, Brayden Sier, Steele Sidebottom

I/C Taylor Adams, Josh Daicos, Levi Greenwood, Tom Langdon,


After 2 weeks

B Brayden Maynard, Brody Mihocek, Jack Crisp

HB Jeremy Howe, Matthew Scharenberg, Sam Murray

C Jordan De Goey, Scott Pendlebury, Tom Phillips

HF Alex Fasolo, Jamie Elliot, Will Hoskin-Elliott

F Josh Thomas, Mason Cox, Jaidyn Stephenson

FOL Brodie Grundy, Travis Varcoe, Steele Sidebottom

I/C Taylor Adams, Levi Greenwood, Darcy Moore, Chris Mayne


Changes:

Alex Fasolo in for Ben Crocker

Jamie Elliot in for Josh Daicos (With Jordan De Goey sent into midfield)

Travis Varcoe in for Brayden Sier

Sam Murray (after rest) in for Flynn Appleby

Darcy Moore in for Tom Langdon





Finals

B Brayden Maynard, Ben Reid, Jack Crisp

HB Jeremy Howe, Matthew Scharenberg, Sam Murray

C Adam Treloar, Scott Pendlebury, Tom Phillips

HF Jordan De Goey, Jamie Elliot, Will Hoskin-Elliott

F Josh Thomas, Mason Cox, Jaidyn Stephenson

FOL Brodie Grundy, Travis Varcoe, Steele Sidebottom

I/C Taylor Adams, Levi Greenwood, Darcy Moore, James Aish


Changes

Treloar in for Alex Fasolo (JDG sent forward)

Ben Reid in for Brody Mihocek


Depending on Form:

James Aish in Chris Mayne

Tyson Goldsack or Tom Langdon in for Levi Greenwood or Sam Murray

 

[NoobPie]

I agree. Put very little time in to Saad.

Hahaha, If only our brains trust though like that