Discussion / Changes - Bombers Round 8

[Squizz89]

I'd be tempted to keep the same team as yesterday after seemingly avoiding injuries with both Ty & Oscar. I'd personally err with both Noah & Zorks and give them the extra week, minus the travel, but part of that is also because I don't believe anyone from yesterday really deserves to be dropped.

I'd like to see Linc get another run down back & McKenna get another go up forward as I thought both played well and offer something in different areas of the ground. Having said that if Noah & Zorks are both 100% fit & healthy then you'd assume both come back in and probably McKenna & Tunstill go back out, which is unfortunate because I also think it was one of Tunstill's best game for us also.

 

[KissKiss]

Definitely would be happy to go no forced changes at this point.

Noah make sure he is fully right, same with Zorko no real reason to rush him

 

[Section 5]

Being an away game against the 2nd bottom team there is no need to rush back Zorko and especially Answerth

Still 16 games plus finals to go in the season.

For me the interesting one is Allen. Previous seasons of injury history (mainly knees) and had ice on his ankle on the bench.
Later on, posters mentioned he was walking okay.

If Allen misses, be it managed, the cupboard is a bit bare without moving Gallop forward, going small or bringing in a very inexperienced player.
Rucks could rest forward more than usual i suppose.

 

[Elixuh]

Being an away game against the 2nd bottom team there is no need to rush back Zorko and especially Answerth

Still 16 games plus finals to go in the season.

For me the interesting one is Allen. Previous seasons of injury history (mainly knees) and had ice on his ankle on the bench.
Later on, posters mentioned he was walking okay.

If Allen misses, be it managed, the cupboard is a bit bare without moving Gallop forward, going small or bringing in a very inexperienced player.
Rucks could rest forward more than usual i suppose.

Essendon’s defence concerns me.

 

[Bucking Beads]

I'd be putting Oscar Allen

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Oscar Allen

Age

27

Ht

196cm

Wt

96kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.8

2star

K

6.6

3star

HB

3.2

3star

M

3.8

4star

T

2.4

4star

G

1.1

4star

No current season stats available

D

8.6

3star

K

5.8

3star

HB

2.8

3star

M

3.8

4star

T

2.0

4star

G

1.2

4star

on Ice this week. Give him the week off and maybe even Kiddy Coleman. We must be tactical with how we use our players this year.

 

[knaf]

I'd be putting Oscar Allen on Ice this week. Give him the week off and maybe even Kiddy Coleman. We must be tactical with how we use our players this year.

Tempting but we don’t want to create an impression that we think the game is already won.

I can see the merit in resting Allen, moving Gallop forward and giving Joyce another run on the back line. If any of our reserves “deserve” promotion it’s probably Joyce. Worked hard on his game since he’s been here with very little reward.

But just don’t like the idea of creating the impression we are taking the opposition lightly.

 

[M Malice]

Only changes will be due to injury, Allen, Gallop, W. Ashcroft?

Otherwise stick with the same side, Answerth and Zorko another week off.

Next 2 v Bombers and Blues are must wins, it would be such a bugger if we are off and lose one or both of these 2 after the great win yesterday with a very tough run of matches to come after that > Cats(H), Giants(A), Dockers(H), Suns(A).

 

[Elixuh]

For a team that doesn’t have many dangerous and dynamic players this is a blow for them. Helps us with our injury situation. I can’t name another of their small forwards.

 

[Bucking Beads]

Tempting but we don’t want to create an impression that we think the game is already won.

I can see the merit in resting Allen, moving Gallop forward and giving Joyce another run on the back line. If any of our reserves “deserve” promotion it’s probably Joyce. Worked hard on his game since he’s been here with very little reward.

But just don’t like the idea of creating the impression we are taking the opposition lightly.

I'd be leaving Gallop down back even if we do rest Allen.

 

[Nunez]

I don't think Allen misses.

 

[Elixuh]

I don't think Allen misses.

Nunez, he has kicked 7 behinds this season. Please stop with your disinformation campaign.

 

[dlanod]

Preview Thread 'Round 8: Essendon v Brisbane Lions Saturday 2nd May, 12:35pm'

Apr 27, 2026

Essendon v Brisbane Lions

Saturday, 02 May 2026 at 12.35

Marvel Stadium, Melbourne/ Wurundjeri

Form guide: Essendon L L W L L / Brisbane W L W W W

Ladder: Essendon 17th / Brisbane 5th


Preamble

The 8th of September, 1979, is a day I will never forget. It was the day that I saw Fitzroy win their first final for 27 years, when they beat Essendon by 81 points in the Elimination Final at Waverley. As a contest, the game was pretty much over after the first quarter, when Fitzroy slammed on 9 goals to Essendon’s solitary major. We went on to win every quarter and as the game...

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