Prediction Changes for Essendon (OP updated with player availability)

[Horaceg]

In saying that, our smaller forward line contains the tallest man in the AFL.

It does

 

[ottoman]

In saying that, our smaller forward line contains the tallest man in the AFL.

Not just the tallest but the tallest ever to play at this level.

 

[jmac70]

Appleby and Dunn out for Greenwood and Varcoe.

 

[The Magnificent Seven]

Unchanged. With a 3 man bench.

BRING ON THE BUMMERS.

 

[Fruit]

This game feels like a Grand Final to me because I feel like a spot in the top 4 depend on it. If we beat Essendon I’d be pretty confident of knocking off the injury depleted Eagles in Melbourne. Those two wins would have us 12-4. We then go into a really tough patch with Kanga’s and Ben Brown who’ll be tough for us to stop now, Richmond and Sydney away. If we dropped all 3 of them that could make us 12-7 before finishing Brisbane and Port in Melbourne and Freo away. All winnable and 15 wins and 7 losses. That was top 3 last year.
So again this is game is massive for us. It allows us to drop a couple in the run home and still be in a position to hopefully sit pretty on the ladder after round 23.

 

[Bad Horse]

We will win this.

Crush them. They deserve to be thrown into a field full of ponies and then have us stand outside and point and laugh. That is how much I hate these campaigners. I will not rest until we are comfortably satisfied.

Pies by 22

 

[Chrispiesssss]

I wouldn’t be against playing Mclarty or even Max Lynch. I know it sounds ridiculous. But McLarty/Lynch would just need to create a contest. Our small forwards have done all the damage this year.
I agree that Mihocek probably has to play in defence for the season now. We may struggle against the taller forwards.
Our pressure on the ball carrier needs to be amazing.

This idea will annoy a few posters, but I think I will be okay with Rupert Wills playing as the 2nd forward. According to the Collingwood website, hes the same height as Mihocek(192cms). We know he loves to tackle, so the forward pressure will be there. I also feel like he’s a bloke who’s happy & willing to play a role. Hes also allows De Goey to spend more time in the midfield, and he can rotate through our midfield allowing De Goey/Adams/Pendles to spend time forward. Someone mentioned Jacob Townsend, and I see the comparison.

I think playing Rupert is our best option. I do understand it’s a different role, but this year is all about one soldier down, another solider stands up.

I also would swap Daicos for Brown.

 

[Kings_Gambit]

Appleby and Dunn out for Greenwood and Varcoe.

The Appleby hate continues. Why jmac?

 

[Cousin of Daicos]

Not just the tallest but the tallest ever to play at this level.

Isn’t that Sandilands?

 

[Baltimore Jack]

Isn’t that Sandilands?

You should probably watch the show

 

[brockbruiser]

The Appleby hate continues. Why jmac?

7 Clangers on the weekend, wasn't a great game for him.

 

[MyManLynch]

Isn’t that Sandilands?

Both listed as 211cm
Not sure who wins the millimeter race...​

 

[Cousin of Daicos]

Both listed as 211cm
Not sure who wins the millimeter race...​

Ah ok. I thought I remembered Sandi being 213

 

[jackcass]

They dont cut oranges anymore.

That slicing stuff just too much of an OH&S risk. Buy them pre-sliced from Coles or Woolies now, each quarter on it's own individual polystyrene tray and wrapped in in enough plastic to give Mick Nolan a full body wrap.

 

[MyManLynch]

Ah ok. I thought I remembered Sandi being 213

I thought that as well...maybe he shrank

 

[Ketchup]

How shit are Sunday games.

 

[MyManLynch]

How shit are Sunday games.

I like Thursday night footy..

 

[jefffff34]

How shit are Sunday games.

Sunday games in the school holidays are absolutely ace.


In: Varcoe, Murray
Out: Dunn, Appleby

 

[jmac70]

How shit are Sunday games.

We’ve had way too many. Don’t mind this weekend with school holidays on but overall I’m not a fan.

 

[Baltimore Jack]

Collingwood FC‏Verified account @CollingwoodFC 1m1 minute ago
Buckley says Mihocek likely to play in defence this weekend. Confirms Moore will return via the VFL. #FOREVER

 

[jmac70]

The Appleby hate continues. Why jmac?

No hate at all mate. Just think we have better options for this game.

 

[CFC2010]

 

[jackcass]

No hate at all mate. Just think we have better options for this game.

We do?

 

[adammania9]

OUT: Dunn
IN: Greenwood

Just one change - we're running low on available players, best not to **** with chemistry too much or rush in under prepared players (Varcoe)

B: Jack Crisp - Brody Mihocek - Brayden Maynard
HB: Jeremy Howe - Matthew Scharenberg - Flynn Appleby
C: Tom Phillips - Scott Pendlebury - Chris Mayne
HF: Jordan De Goey - Mason Cox - Will Hoskin-Elliott
F: Jaidyn Stephenson - Ben Crocker - Josh Thomas
R: Brodie Grundy - Steele Sidebottom - Taylor Adams
I: Levi Greenwood - Tom Langdon - Brayden Sier - Josh Daicos

Far out that's as depleted as a side can get (I'm sure I'll be corrected on Sunday night though)

 

[MyManLynch]

OUT: Dunn
IN: Greenwood

Just one change - we're running low on available players, best not to **** with chemistry too much or rush in under prepared players (Varcoe)

B: Jack Crisp - Brody Mihocek - Brayden Maynard
HB: Jeremy Howe - Matthew Scharenberg - Flynn Appleby
C: Tom Phillips - Scott Pendlebury - Chris Mayne
HF: Jordan De Goey - Mason Cox - Will Hoskin-Elliott
F: Jaidyn Stephenson - Ben Crocker - Josh Thomas
R: Brodie Grundy - Steele Sidebottom - Taylor Adams
I: Levi Greenwood - Tom Langdon - Brayden Sier - Josh Daicos

Far out that's as depleted as a side can get (I'm sure I'll be corrected on Sunday night though)

You maybe right...with one change, perhaps Murray for his speed?
We need Crocker to have a breakout game...kick 4 or 5.
Daics needs to ‘lift it’ to stay in.