Preview Changes Vs Essendon round 21

[jaxxon]

Seemed to be running with Sidebottom. Didn't exactly quell him either.

...but he tried hard and ran fast...

and dropped and fumbled the ball a lot, and butchered the ball.

 

[flamingEMBERS]

Wilson should never don the jumper again let alone the glorious wings!

out: Ellis, Cox
in: Colledge, Maginess (sub)

 

[SwiftforPM]

Looking forward to the ruck battle between Ryder and Nic Nat, good to see 2 ruckmen actually jump for the ball rather than block

Except one of the ruckman has attempted to get even higher by illegal use of drugs.

 

[pantskyle]

Just reading this thread gave me butterflies.

Very nervous about this game because for some funny reason we are in at a shot at finals if we win. The previous two games we have been amazing so if we play that well again we could very well win.

 

[Dark Sharks]

Ginnity stays in the side for a lack of better options right now. I think most people know on here he is a bandaid and won't be playing in a healthy 22.

Outs - Cox, Ellis
In - Lecras (if fit, simmo said that might not be likely) Maginess (sub)

 

[Marlin01]

I think Colledge is a massive chance to come in. Whilst he was injured, Simpson said he was very keen to play him as soon as he regains consistency. He's now had two consecutive weeks of 20+ disposal games.

If Watson returns for the Bombers, he'd have to be a bit underdone, so that might be an opportunity for Colledge to play against someone he should be modelling his game on.

 

[Chris_6678]

Bomber Thompson didn't sound to be convinced that Jobe would be match fit for the game but said he should play this weekend.

 

[flyinghi64]

Not at the G mate....under the roof!

Yeah knew that. Doesn't mean anything.
Check out main board thread "shut the bloody roof".

Was a little sarcasm in my first post though

 

[Prem87]

I think Colledge is a massive chance to come in. Whilst he was injured, Simpson said he was very keen to play him as soon as he regains consistency. He's now had two consecutive weeks of 20+ disposal games.

If Watson returns for the Bombers, he'd have to be a bit underdone, so that might be an opportunity for Colledge to play against someone he should be modelling his game on.

Big risk brining in Colledge. Would rather Tunbridge - mainly due to his kamikaze style attack on the ball/player. It's going to be a big, physical and very intense game against Essendon. Everything is on the line for both teams - the loser will most likely miss out on finals.

 

[MIKE85]

Big risk brining in Colledge. Would rather Tunbridge - mainly due to his kamikaze style attack on the ball/player. It's going to be a big, physical and very intense game against Essendon. Everything is on the line for both teams - the loser will most likely miss out on finals.

Is there any chance we still make it if we lose to Essendon???

 

[Prem87]

Is there any chance we still make it if we lose to Essendon???

Essendon has to lose to both the Suns and Carlton for us to make it through (assuming we win the last two games).

You would expect Essendon to beat the Suns and possibly Carlton.

We need to win. Beating Essendon is like an 8 point game.

 

[greatwhiteshark]

Is there any chance we still make it if we lose to Essendon???

We would have to rely on Collingwood, Adelaide and Essendon to lose 2 of their last 3 games which is highly unlikely.
If we win 3 we will get in I reckon.

 

[Suma Magic]

Colledge is a damn fine player, and he presents no risk.

I might be posting this partly because I'm his (finest ever) sponsor, but I firmly believe that he our best option, with Maginess the only player perhaps better suited to the sub role.

 

[Prem87]

Colledge is a damn fine player, and he presents no risk.

I might be posting this partly because I'm his (finest ever) sponsor, but I firmly believe that he our best option, with Maginess the only player perhaps better suited to the sub role.

No bias. IMO he lacks continuity in his game after all the little injuries he's picked up. He would be behind Tunbridge atm IMO but I wouldn't be unhappy with Colledge in the team.

 

[Chris_6678]

Bridget Lacy ‏@Lacytalks 5m
Code hopper Corey Adamson having a run around before his new teammates hit the track at Patersons Stadium.

Bridget Lacy ‏@Lacytalks 2m
LeCras running freely and no strapping on either calf. #eagles

Bridget Lacy ‏@Lacytalks 4m
Mark LeCras also out early completing some running. #eagles

 

[Bender_]

Bridget Lacy ‏@Lacytalks 5m
Code hopper Corey Adamson having a run around before his new teammates hit the track at Patersons Stadium.

So he gets to train even before he becomes a listed player?

 

[Chris_6678]

So he gets to train even before he becomes a listed player?

Yep he just cannot play this year.

 

[The Dodger]

Yep he just cannot play this year.

Damn thought we might be able to slide him in to the team.

 

[MIKE85]

Heard lastnight, that ASADA have come out and said, even if this court hearing ATM determines that their joint investigation was un lawful, they will just re-issue all the 34 players the show cause things again. That has to be a massive burden on the players invoved, knowing that even if the Bombers win this case, they will still have to face the music. Could be a massive week for them all off field, hopefully meaning they don't turn up on Saturday and we can nab a win!!

 

[The Dodger]

Heard lastnight, that ASADA have come out and said, even if this court hearing ATM determines that their joint investigation was un lawful, they will just re-issue all the 34 players the show cause things again. That has to be a massive burden on the players invoved, knowing that even if the Bombers win this case, they will still have to face the music. Could be a massive week for them all off field, hopefully meaning they don't turn up on Saturday and we can nab a win!!

Wouldnt be surprised if it did have that effect. Although they might be that worked up about it they know to stick it to the AFL would be to make the finals and taint as much as possible.

 

[bluengold89]

He dropped two handballs pretty much running into inside 50 which he could have scored or which could have led to scores by others. Still though I wouldn't drop him anytime soon

I can't remember the second handball, but the one from Kennedy was completely over cooked, can't blame him for fumbling that one, shocking hand pass by JK.

 

[GO EAGLES]

I was at training this morning.
Le Cras was running fast half laps aroung the boundary.

He might be fit for the game against Essendon.
Inteesting

 

[MIKE85]

This is one of those games where I wish I could be put to sleep at 2:30 and woken 3 hours later, and just check the score and not have to either sit and watch it, or be out somewhere, and checking the score on my phone every minute.

This is the first time in a while I have been nervous about a game.

 

[ep2018]

This is one of those games where I wish I could be put to sleep at 2:30 and woken 3 hours later, and just check the score and not have to either sit and watch it, or be out somewhere, and checking the score on my phone every minute.

This is the first time in a while I have been nervous about a game.

Ha my mum attempted that during the 2006 GF by hiding in her car. Had to get her out when we won.

 

[ep2018]

Heard lastnight, that ASADA have come out and said, even if this court hearing ATM determines that their joint investigation was un lawful, they will just re-issue all the 34 players the show cause things again. That has to be a massive burden on the players invoved, knowing that even if the Bombers win this case, they will still have to face the music. Could be a massive week for them all off field, hopefully meaning they don't turn up on Saturday and we can nab a win!!

They have played some spectacular footy after these sorts of things, damn I am worried they will come out breathing fire even more so.