Preview Preview and Changes v Sydney

[LeverPuller]

Huge match too. Time to stand up.

 

[ponsdale]

I'm coming down from Sydney for this game. We must stand up. Time to beat the Swans for the first time since 2010 (excluding the draw in 2011). That's a seven game streak.

 

[dee_mac]

I'm coming down from Sydney for this game. We must stand up. Time to beat the Swans for the first time since 2010 (excluding the draw in 2011). That's a seven game streak.

How are you viewing the contest ponsdale as someone who has a good read on both side? Where would the game be won or lost in your opinion?

 

[00Stinger]

Out - Smith & JKH
In- Hunt & Kent

I reckon we go all out speed to expose Sydney

 

[schmuttt]

Win this and we win all 3.

 

[Tempy Tiger]

Win this and we win all 3.

??? Sydney’s form has been the worst of all three by a long way. Eagles at home is very, very tough regardless of no Gaff and Nic Nat, and GWS just smacked the Blues by 100... They will all be tough games. Hopefully we win two and finish top four. That would be amaze balls.

 

[schmuttt]

??? Sydney’s form has been the worst of all three by a long way. Eagles at home is very, very tough regardless of no Gaff and Nic Nat, and GWS just smacked the Blues by 100... They will all be tough games. Hopefully we win two and finish top four. That would be amaze balls.

Sydney match up better on us than the other two and Kennedy won’t be playing for the Eagles either. I genuinely believe a win here will give us the confidence to keep us top 4 till finals.

 

[PerfectFooty]

I'm not overestimating our chances. But i think we can win the Weagles game. Hard road trip, but Essendon managed to go over there and beat them. The outs for the Eagles will bring them down a bit.

 

[MarcMaverick]

I'd be looking at how Essendon Played them and using speed and angles to great effect.

 

[Proper Gander]

Trying to work out what to do about Buddy. He could kick about a million on any of our defenders.

Edit: got it. Laxatives.

 

[Proper Gander]

I'd be looking at how Essendon Played them and using speed and angles to great effect.

So frost has speed. I guess everyone else will have to move in acute angles.

 

[VanDemonxx]

Melk and Wags in for Smith and JKH

 

[Tulip]

Out - Smith & JKH
In- Hunt & Kent

I reckon we go all out speed to expose Sydney

Pace, pressure and relentless corridor use is the answer against a very young Sydney team. Like these changes a lot. Melk in for AVB if fit.

 

[harry000]

Sydney match up better on us than the other two and Kennedy won’t be playing for the Eagles either. I genuinely believe a win here will give us the confidence to keep us top 4 till finals.

I thought Kennedy was due back for the game against us?

 

[TheCount]

I thought Kennedy was due back for the game against us?

I don’t think he has a return date set yet. But he’s got his second hairline fracture in his leg, you’d think it’s unlikely they’ll rush him back

 

[Demon4123]

Out: Smith and JKH
In: Hunt and Vince

Melksham to miss another week. Vince is on notice
Vanders did enough to keep his spot.

 

[Demon4123]

That should say in Kent not Vince

 

[stabler]

Sam Frost looks like he was almost genetically engineered to take on Buddy. Like one of the Monstars going up against MJ in Space Jam

 

[Hotdees]

That should say in Kent not Vince

I like it and think we should go with the surprise tactic of naming Bernie on the hbf and the bench then spring the Kent surprise right before bouncedown

 

[TheCount]

Sam Frost looks like he was almost genetically engineered to take on Buddy. Like one of the Monstars going up against MJ in Space Jam

The only part where he’s lacking is between the ears, although he does smash him in the ear dept itself.

Would really like to see the geriatric Buddy that played Essendon tho.

 

[LeverPuller]

Sam Frost looks like he was almost genetically engineered to take on Buddy. Like one of the Monstars going up against MJ in Space Jam

This board needs more Space Jam references

 

[Topkent]

Sam Frost looks like he was almost genetically engineered to take on Buddy. Like one of the Monstars going up against MJ in Space Jam

Reference of the year nom.

We should absolutely smash them in the clearances, key will be whether the pressure of the game causes our players all to lose their width. When that happens our clearances are rushed and the opposition's are quality. Sydney also mark the ball well behind the footy so if we kick long Allir Smith Grundy Rampe etc will mark them well. Also need Hogan to stand up in an important match, no drifting around the outside of the packs or dropping marks. Get to as many contests as possible and impact them. Same with Petracca. This game will be as much about the little things as it will be about someone kicking 6

 

[Creepen]

Out: Smith, spargo
In: pedo, melksham

 

[space_cowboy]

Out: Smith, JKH
In: Pedo, Kent

JKH was OK, but a fit Kent would be better.

 

[harry000]

Gary Rohan supposed to come back in. His speed in transition worries me on the G.

Do we bring in Hunt to run with him?