Prediction Changes V Essendon

[Jimmy_the_Gent]

I would love to see Matt Allen get a game.

Large McInnes is obviously an option but he's like a nuclear arsenal. You only press that button if you want to end the league. #dontunleashthehorse

 

[ChampRevesby]

Why do people get so offended when someone comes on our board to give inside info?

I probably tend to believe em cos why else would someone bother wasting their time coming onto our board.

But bloody hell it's just football the bloke doesn't have to give you a list of his mates or prove anything to anyone

Have absolutely no issue but if its not substantiated then i call BS everytime even if it turns out to be true.

 

[dodgie]

Barrass to replace Jetta. Schofield to replace Jetta if Barrass unfit.

Ah Chee to replace Sheed and actually be given some midfield minutes

Cripps gets replaced by an extra comfy seat on the bench, because that will have a more positive impact than him.

 

[frenchconnection]

Probably prefer Vardy to come in as JK's replacement, but unfortunately he played yesterday while Fmac was rested(?), so looks like it'll probably be Fmac. Wouldn't expect him to replace JK's goals, since he's not a big goalkicker, but hopefully he'll be able to take an opponent and clear some space for Jake & Brander.

To be fair to the coaching staff they couldn't foresee that JK would also get injured, if the rumours about JK are true. If Simmo had been clairvoyant no doubt would have held Vardy over as well? Although in saying that perhaps Vardy needs game time seeing he's only been back from injury a short while. Hackdorn will have a field day on 6PR in the morning with the rumour about JK floating around

 

[frenchconnection]

I would love to see Matt Allen get a game.

Large McInnes is obviously an option but he's like a nuclear arsenal. You only press that button if you want to end the league. #dontunleashthehorse

I thought McInnes had been playing well in the WAFL?

 

[CoastersFlag No.5]

We don't have a replacement for JK or Darling atm that will have the same impact. Giving Matt Allen and opportunity would be good for development. Not sure Vardy is match fit enough to impact in the forward line. McInnes is the most likely to play the role and has been ok in the past as a forward.

 

[woosha24]

We don't have a replacement for JK or Darling atm that will have the same impact. Giving Matt Allen and opportunity would be good for development. Not sure Vardy is match fit enough to impact in the forward line. McInnes is the most likely to play the role and has been ok in the past as a forward.

We cant have Allen, Brander and Ryan all in the forward line at the same time. Thats less than 10 games of experience running around!

IMHO, experience out = experience in. If Kennedy cant get up then we have to go with Vardy. Rotate Slyce through the forward line and give Nic more minutes in the middle. We should get over Essendon regardless.

 

[CoastersFlag No.5]

We cant have Allen, Brander and Ryan all in the forward line at the same time. Thats less than 10 games of experience running around!

IMHO, experience out = experience in. If Kennedy cant get up then we have to go with Vardy. Rotate Slyce through the forward line and give Nic more minutes in the middle. We should get over Essendon regardless.

Yeah I think Vardy was pretty good as a ruck forward last year. I agree that throwing Allen to the wolves replacing Kennedy would not be the best for his development.

 

[squashface]

It's probably a given that McInnes will play if Kennedy doesn't get up as he was the one held out of the WAFL and Simmo said that they don't want anyone who played for EP to play v Essendon because of the short break.

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

We cant have Allen, Brander and Ryan all in the forward line at the same time. Thats less than 10 games of experience running around!

IMHO, experience out = experience in. If Kennedy cant get up then we have to go with Vardy. Rotate Slyce through the forward line and give Nic more minutes in the middle. We should get over Essendon regardless.

Allen, Brander, Ryan, Rioli and Waterman would be just about the least experienced forward line in history!

I think the fact McInnes was held out of East Perth's game suggests he's next in line, ahead of Vardy or Mellen.

 

[Shaks]

Wasn't Vardy on limited minutes in the wafl? He might need a couple more games to build up to full fitness and get a bit of touch back.
Mcinnes should come in for Brander and play forward. Achee for Sheed. Petrucelle should come in as his pace will be useful and good to get some more games into him. We need to build chemistry between our forwards. Barass in for Nelson.

Shephard Barass Hurn
Duggan McGovern Jetta
Gaff Yeo Masten
Rioli Mciness Lecras
Ryan Kennedy Waterman

NicNat Redden Shuey

Achee Cripps Petrucelle Lycett

If Kennedy doesn't play then Nelson stays and Mcinnes goes to FF and Waterman to CHF.

 

[FKASC]

Guys it’s not actually a broken leg, it’s a broken elbow (late 2018)

 

[CoastersFlag No.5]

Guys it’s not actually a broken leg, it’s a broken elbow (late 2018)

?

 

[Eagleboy68]

What's this talk of Kennedy out with a broken leg?

 

[Eagleboy68]

Hi FC, am not at liberty to disclose where i heard it, as they hold a high position within W.C.F.C

Troll go back to your bridge

 

[Shaks]

What's this talk of Kennedy out with a broken leg?

I think the rumour was started by a Collingwood supporter without a shred of evidence. However Kennedy may be in doubt for next week's game as reported by some news outlets.

 

[yogibbear]

Out: JK
In: Jack Watts.

Basically like for like.

 

[FKASC]

?

 

[Obeanie1]

Essendon is a danger game IMO especially if Kennedy is out.

If McInness was left out of the East Perth game he comes in. Need a mature body who knows the game plan, not another debutant.

 

[Rowan18]

Essendon is a danger game IMO especially if Kennedy is out.

If McInness was left out of the East Perth game he comes in. Need a mature body who knows the game plan, not another debutant.

I'm really starting to see this as a danger game as well. Essendon have beaten crows, port, cats and GWS - so when they're on they're very good. If JK misses then our forward line is a real shambles. This could end up being very close either way.

 

[Figure09]

guys do we packed it for this season then? injuries are getting us. We have peaked too early

 

[Jiggyman]

Essendon is a danger game IMO especially if Kennedy is out.

If McInness was left out of the East Perth game he comes in. Need a mature body who knows the game plan, not another debutant.

We will look improve forward structure and delivery I50 back at home. Hopefully we won't need big contested marks from our forwards to win the game, if JK is out.

 

[Cainozz]

guys do we packed it for this season then? injuries are getting us. We have peaked too early

I don't think peaking too early is a bad thing. Adelaide had a great start to the season last year and went on to make a grand final. Early wins are important and we are in a better position in terms of win/loss than the rest of the competition to secure a top 2 spot.

It's only Round 13, still a long way to go into this season for players to return from injury. Plus there will be a heap more injuries to other sides this year in the next two months. Important thing is we peak at the back end of the year. The bye before finals has even helped sides to reset from there too.

We will be fine. Premierships are bloody hard to come by so when an opportunity like our position arrives, we need to take it with both hands.

 

[Avalor]

Essendon is a danger game IMO especially if Kennedy is out.

If McInness was left out of the East Perth game he comes in. Need a mature body who knows the game plan, not another debutant.

Indeed, if we are minus both JK and JD, this will be a real danger game. Where will our firepower come from?

 

[Winky]

Meh was a good fight Ryan rioli waterman brander cole duggan Nelson all will only be better for the experience unchanged if no injuries.. back in the kids. Maybe a small back goes out for sexual if he is fit probably Nelson though I love his aggressive style. Game was a + overall for our season better to have a loss like this with plenty of time to work on deficiencies 10 more games to improve.

Nelson would have been among our best 5 players. I was ok with that loss given it was an away game and we had 4 first year players in our forward line. Sheed was disappointing as was Cripps plus LeCras seemed to play a lot of midfield. Both Duggan and Nelson finally look like consistent young players rather than youngsters still in the learning stage. Ryan has talent but he is too easily moved off the ball and makes a lot of mistakes....still early days though. The young guys will learn from that hopefully.