Changes vs Bombers

[Blue Dimension]

In: Walker, Bannister
Out: Wiggins, Grigg

 

[Bluebear]

how many games has Austin been named emergency now?? At a guess i would say 8?

Maybe his nickname could be Andy or Bicks, after Andrew Bichel.

In: Walker, Bannister
Out: Wiggins, Grigg

Tongue firmly in cheek I hope here BD.
Grigg was outstanding and Wiggins was very good at times.
Banno needs to get a game into his hammy......and Tex needs to get about 2-3 games into him. He hasn't played at all this year. Needs to find some touch in the two's before dropping players that are contributing to what is a good team ATM

 

[Blue Dimension]

Maybe his nickname could be Andy or Bicks, after Andrew Bichel.


Tongue firmly in cheek I hope here BD.
Grigg was outstanding and Wiggins was very good at times.
Banno needs to get a game into his hammy......and Tex needs to get about 2-3 games into him. He hasn't played at all this year. Needs to find some touch in the two's before dropping players that are contributing to what is a good team ATM

I just feel that Rats is keen to get Walker back next week by the way he is speaking. I'd say Wiggins would be the most likely of the 22 to be dropped. Hampson may not have played well but i prefer Kreuzer playing as the KPP up forward.

Bannister has been out for a while, so you're right, he could play in the 2's, but if he was to make his way back i'd imagine it'd be at the expense of Grigg, mainly because they play a similar role and it was Grigg who came in for him upon his injury.

So it could be just Walker, but Ratten did allude to the fact that Bannister was touch and go to play against the Pies. So i could imagine him being ready for the Dons.

It's really a prediction more than what i'd like to see, as personally i have always been a fan of Hartlett and i feel that Bannister should have to work his way into form in the 2's.

 

[WeninRome]

I just feel that Rats is keen to get Walker back next week by the way he is speaking. I'd say Wiggins would be the most likely of the 22 to be dropped. Hampson may not have played well but i prefer Kreuzer playing as the KPP up forward.

Bannister has been out for a while, so you're right, he could play in the 2's, but if he was to make his way back i'd imagine it'd be at the expense of Grigg, mainly because they play a similar role and it was Grigg who came in for him upon his injury.

So it could be just Walker, but Ratten did allude to the fact that Bannister was touch and go to play against the Pies. So i could imagine him being ready for the Dons.

It's really a prediction more than what i'd like to see, as personally i have always been a fan of Hartlett and i feel that Bannister should have to work his way into form in the 2's.

Grigg deserves his spot, but all depends on his ribs.

Don't forget all this winning has started with

Hoops, Banno and Tex out of the side. ----- any correlation there? maybe not but when it ain't broke......

 

[Cruiser23]

Anyone got any word on both Grigg and Armfield's injuries yesterday? Both had fairly length spells on the bench but got back on the ground eventually. Will they be right for this weekend?

I'd like to see Hartlett get another crack, apparently played well for the Bullants and Teague rates him very highly, would also help our forward structure. Not sure if Walker is 100% ready to go but he could be in line, though i would rather a game or two for the Ants before he gets picked. Also it sounds like Bannister is still not right so i don't think he'll be coming in.

IN Hartlett
OUT Hampson/Wiggins

 

[Rack Watts]

Out - Fev, Fisher, Murphy, Betts, Judd, Stevens
IN - The Wiggles, Captain Feathersword and Dorothy the Dinosaur

To give Essendon a chance, Thanks guys

 

[Bluebear]

I just feel that Rats is keen to get Walker back next week by the way he is speaking.

I'm sure Ratts would love to have him back, but in form.

Bannister has been out for a while, so you're right, he could play in the 2's,

Hmmm, Banno played up to round 6, Walker hasn't played since the Doggs practice game 2 weeks before round 1, yet you think Walker might come back in and Banno needs a run in the two's?

Don't forget all this winning has started with

Hoops, Banno and Tex out of the side.

Tex was out of the side when we were losing as well.
Banno was part of two wins and probably our form player of the first 4-5 rounds before he was injured.
Bit harsh there bj.

Anyone got any word on both Grigg and Armfield's injuries yesterday? Both had fairly length spells on the bench but got back on the ground eventually. Will they be right for this weekend?

Both guys ran the game out on the field.
Grigg was concussed but came back on and played well. Should be O.K.
Army had a corky but was able to come back on. Should be right as well.

 

[CrippsonBlue]

Grigg deserves his spot, but all depends on his ribs.

Don't forget all this winning has started with

Hoops, Banno and Tex out of the side. ----- any correlation there? maybe not but when it ain't broke......

Great logic

 

[a1118374]

Grigg deserves his spot, but all depends on his ribs.

Don't forget all this winning has started with

Hoops, Banno and Tex out of the side. ----- any correlation there? maybe not but when it ain't broke......

unfair on banno there

 

[The Grover]

Before reading this thread I thought Hampson was disappointing on Sunday & could be replaced.

I am really keen to see Waite play a forward/midfield role, therefore for this to happen I think Austin would need to come in.

If we choose to keep Waite in defence then Hartlett could make a return up forward.

I agree with some posters that Austin shouldn't be played on Lloyd or Lucas, therefore maybe McPhee is his matchup.

Gibbs should not be given a defensive job this week, we have to back our midfield to destroy them & Gibbs should be part of this.

Lovett really did well against us last time so I think Armfield should play on him.

 

[CrippsonBlue]

In:Hartlett, Pheiffer
Out: Hampson, Grigg

As much as people like the idea of 3 ruckman, I don't think its working well enough. Ultimately, one of the 3 will always have a quiet game, and I don't think we can afford this. Would much prefer another option up forward.

The Grigg/Pheiffer change is soley based on how Grigg pulls up. If he is fine, then no change.

If Walker and Banno are ready to go this week, give them both at least 1 week in the reserves.

 

[Fotia2]

Out - Fev, Fisher, Murphy, Betts, Judd, Stevens
IN - The Wiggles, Captain Feathersword and Dorothy the Dinosaur

To give Essendon a chance, Thanks guys

HAHAHAHA! Throw in the members of HI-5, Elmo & Mr Sniffleupagus & you might just shade us! Good to see there is humour out there!!

 

[WeninRome]

I'm sure Ratts would love to have him back, but in form.

Hmmm, Banno played up to round 6, Walker hasn't played since the Doggs practice game 2 weeks before round 1, yet you think Walker might come back in and Banno needs a run in the two's?


Tex was out of the side when we were losing as well.
Banno was part of two wins and probably our form player of the first 4-5 rounds before he was injured.
Bit harsh there bj.


Both guys ran the game out on the field.
Grigg was concussed but came back on and played well. Should be O.K.
Army had a corky but was able to come back on. Should be right as well.

Its not harsh BB

Why drop anyone after two great wins?

 

[WeninRome]

Anyone got any word on both Grigg and Armfield's injuries yesterday? Both had fairly length spells on the bench but got back on the ground eventually. Will they be right for this weekend?

I'd like to see Hartlett get another crack, apparently played well for the Bullants and Teague rates him very highly, would also help our forward structure. Not sure if Walker is 100% ready to go but he could be in line, though i would rather a game or two for the Ants before he gets picked. Also it sounds like Bannister is still not right so i don't think he'll be coming in.

IN Hartlett
OUT Hampson/Wiggins

Harlett needs a good month in the 2's to show his hammy is strong enough.

 

[jonoman89]

Out: Hampson, Grigg (if he's injured)

In: Hartlett (in good form in the 2s), Piffiefer (for Grigg)

 

[WeninRome]

Out: Hampson, Grigg (if he's injured)

In: Hartlett (in good form in the 2s), Piffiefer (for Grigg)

I like that.

Give Walker, Banno and Hadley a run in the two's and make them earn selection.

Give Aussie more time in the two's to develop physically.

Hartlett needs to come up, because its now or never for him

 

[Cruiser23]

Harlett needs a good month in the 2's to show his hammy is strong enough.

He has had 3 weeks in the VFL and would help to stretch the Bombers defence

 

[WeninRome]

He has had 3 weeks in the VFL and would help to stretch the Bombers defence

as i just said I agree with the above inclusion

 

[blue_boys]

heard that Hartlett played well for the bullants over the weekend.. anyone see the game?

In: Hartlett

Out: Hampson (horrible game, to many simple mistakes)

 

[Rack Watts]

HAHAHAHA! Throw in the members of HI-5, Elmo & Mr Sniffleupagus & you might just shade us! Good to see there is humour out there!!

I don't know that Hille could take Snuffy in the ruck and I doubt that Slattery could defend against a Muppet let alone an actual forward.

 

[Bluebear]

Its not harsh BB

Why drop anyone after two great wins?

Re-read what I quoted in terms of you being harsh.........and then understand why your post is nonsense.

 

[WeninRome]

Re-read what I quoted in terms of you being harsh.........and then understand why your post is nonsense.

That's like being misquoted in the media mate. Selective journalism.

I said what you highlighted, and then finished with.... if it ain't broke why fix it.

Which was referring to ---- we have won two good games why change it?

If i had of left this last part out, then yes nonsense post, but i didn't

 

[good2bblue]

Essendon Are including the 2 ba(c)sh(a)ers.

Bachar Houli and the wife basher Andy Lovett

 

[Rack Watts]

Oh snap! This will be Lovett's 50th game from memory.

 

[Bluebear]

That's like being misquoted in the media mate. Selective journalism.

I said what you highlighted, and then finished with.... if it ain't broke why fix it.

Which was referring to ---- we have won two good games why change it?

If i had of left this last part out, then yes nonsense post, but i didn't

I won't go on with this.
Here's the full quote.

Don't forget all this winning has started with

Hoops, Banno and Tex out of the side. ----- any correlation there? maybe not but when it ain't broke......

There is a bit more in it that "why change a winning team". No misquote at all. The swipe at long term injured players was the bit I was interested in, and I don't think the full quote helps you. Its still harsh.

Not to mention factually wrong, as with Tex out initially we lost our first 3, and Banno was key to our first few wins this year...........but whichever way you want to put it.

BB is done.