Prediction Changes V Essendon

[new breed]

Oh well Kennedy / Darling out , maybe play Lycett FF and bring back Vardy / McInnes to support NicNat .

 

[its_dave]

Strange post.

Lecras: For all of his first half shitness (and there was plenty going around by him) he corrected his game immensely at half time. 13 touches in the second half, 8 in the last quarter. He used the ball much better, giving off to Hurn when he was available and nailing his kicks when he had to take them, except the set shot miss of course. He was equal third on the ground for pressure acts and score involvements from both teams.

However there were bad points, every single possession in the first half seemed to be a turnover and it was mostly bad decision making, something he usually excels at. He gave away 4 free kicks, that's not disciplined enough, most were in tackle attempts from memory he might have been unlucky once but the rest were there. An overall poor game but it wasn't a career ending game.


Masten: Was probably our 3rd-5th BOG. To put his game into numbers quickly, he had 70% of his touches in the defensive half, he had 9 uncontested marks when he ran hard to provide an option, most his work was done in the first half, the opposite of Lecras. He only gave the one free kick away (the classic Masten free) and he won one back in the same position, possibly saving a shot on goal.

He had 5 tackles and 8 intercept possessions due to good positioning and good work rate. 4 inside 50s and 4 rebound 50s, a very even split showing his movement over the course of a game as well as covering the second most kms on the night (behind Gaff) in a game where we as a team ran 8kms less than Sydney and were outworked.


Nelson: 5 Rebound 50s, 4 inside 50s, 5 1%ers, 2 clearances and a Kick to handball ratio of 13:3

I honestly thought he played ok and took the game on, for all his faults the only difference is everyone remembers them. Duggan got caught HTB, it was as bad as Nelsons kick to Aliir but he's forgiven for his other efforts as Nelson should be, as Masten should be as well. Masten only had 2 clangers for the night, Nelson 3.

In comparison Jetta (5), Ryan (5), Lecras (5), Hurn (5), Kennedy (5), Sheed (4) all had more and made equally baffling choices, although I admit I don't recall Hurn's as I thought he played very well, perhaps they include free kicks against?

I like all your statistics but.....

Think it’s time Liam Ryan takes LeCras spot and Mark gets a rest or WAFL

Hutchings in as his game effort is inspirational and he can at least neutralise a troublesome opposition player

Barrass for Nelson is an obvious

Petrol (or AhChee if Chaddy22 saw the WAFL game) for Masten. Just think we need some fast enthusiasm that can speed off from contests and not waste his kick. For me Petrol is that man. Big fan. Put him in. Kicks goals too.

 

[Luuuc]

Hearing Kennedy likely out. Shiitee

Very disappointing. I felt like he was improving his touch with each game recently, which was going to be big with Darling out. Now ... ??

Still no excuse for not beating Essendon at home though. We'll work something out.
This is where the Barrass injury is a double-whammy too, because it probably deprives us of the option of using Gov up forward.

 

[ChampRevesby]

Very disappointing. I felt like he was improving his touch with each game recently, which was going to be big with Darling out. Now ... ??

Still no excuse for not beating Essendon at home though. We'll work something out.
This is where the Barrass injury is a double-whammy too, because it probably deprives us of the option of using Gov up forward.

We have Lycett, Vardy or Fraser. Vardy up forward worked last year.

 

[Matrix10]

Oh well Kennedy / Darling out , maybe play Lycett FF and bring back Vardy / McInnes to support NicNat .

Hey guys, sorry to intrude on your board, have been told J,K has a suspected broken leg, played the game out under duress, will be out at least 6 weeks

 

[ChampRevesby]

Hey guys, sorry to intrude on your board, have been told J,K has a suspected broken leg, played the game out under duress, will be out at least 6 weeks

Rubbish. you don't hobble around for a whole qtr with a broken leg.

 

[ep2018]

Rubbish. you don't hobble around for a whole qtr with a broken leg.

Fyfe played a half in their prelim loss in 2015 with a leg fracture iirc. I guess maybe its possible...

 

[Suma Magic]

Rubbish. you don't hobble around for a whole qtr with a broken leg.

If it’s a minor fracture you maybe could. I thought I’d bruised my leg when I broke it. Didn’t find out until after it had heeled.

 

[Matrix10]

Rubbish. you don't hobble around for a whole qtr with a broken leg.

Ok, just passing on what i know

 

[its_dave]

How bad is Barrass?

 

[ChampRevesby]

If it is then its a hairline because anything other than that you aren't running out a qtr. Depending on where it is, joint for example, its not 6 weeks.

 

[new breed]

Photo in today's paper see's Kennedy walking around unassisted , had black compression thermo leggies on though

 

[ioppolo]

Whenever we're flying the injury gods always try to fk us ovet

 

[ChampRevesby]

Whenever we're flying the injury gods always try to fk us ovet

Interesting that we have the exact opposite problem from 2015 i.e. KPD vs KPF

 

[Biggie]

Hey guys, sorry to intrude on your board, have been told J,K has a suspected broken leg, played the game out under duress, will be out at least 6 weeks

Crikey.

Hope your info is wrong!

 

[Candiru]

Say it ain't so.

Otherwise, swing McGovern forward and bring in some reinforcements down back?

 

[FKASC]

Time for Brander and Oscar!

 

[ChampRevesby]

Time for Brander and Oscar!

Not together, we lost because it was inexperienced. Play Lycett, Vardy or Fraser. I'd prefer Vardy if he's ready.

 

[FKASC]

Not together, we lost because it was inexperienced. Play Lycett, Vardy or Fraser. I'd prefer Vardy if he's ready.

Petch too

 

[Matrix10]

Crikey.

Hope your info is wrong!

I wish it was wrong also, Unfortunately it is not , He is a great player Josh, and a top bloke as well. no one likes to see injuries ,no matter which team one supports, but this game is brutal on the body and mind, Good luck for the rest of the season , except against the Pies of course

 

[Biggie]

I wish it was wrong also, Unfortunately it is not

So it’s confirmed then?

 

[woosha24]

If Kennedy is sore then rest him. If Barrass comes back in then our midfield and backs should be able to contain Essendon.

Massive blow though. I suppose you have to bring in Vardy and rely on LeCras to be the forwardline general?

 

[frenchconnection]

Hey guys, sorry to intrude on your board, have been told J,K has a suspected broken leg, played the game out under duress, will be out at least 6 weeks

Where did you hear this may I ask as depending upon your "source" as to whether there's any truth in it? Not having a go or anything but in these days of social media rumours seem to be rife and increasing by the day or the hour!

 

[Rowan18]

This is really reminding me of 2012 - won 6 in a row and were flying in 1st, then injuries hit and we slid to 5th. There's no way to replace both JK and JD in the forward line - this could be a big problem.

 

[woosha24]

So it’s confirmed then?

Forgive me for not believing a dude who has 24 posts to their name coming onto West Coasts board after a loss saying "yeah your best forward? Broken leg".

I doubt some rando at Collingwood has the inside scoop on JK.