Preview R14 v Essendon

[The Punter]

If we win only one more game this year, I want this one.

Possible ins: McKenzie, McCartin, Fisher, Billings, Sinclair (if elevated).
Possible outs: Gilbert, Delaney, Minchington, one of the tall forwards, Ross, Ray, Savage.

I'd really like to see McCartin in after a great game at the lower level, and despite the failure of our forward line to kick a score (for whatever reason), it's hard to see who he would come out for unless you sent Riewoldt out of there. We miss Billings and Fisher, and I'm an unabashed Daniel McKenzie fan.

Personally I'd probably err on leaving McCartin out, bring in Fisher and Billings for Gilbert and Minchington. But I'd like it if they kept Minch in.

 

[Defacto]

tough one on who to drop. i'd almost go in unchanged TBH, maybe swap the subs. give minchington the subs vest

 

[Rors]

Minchington out

Sinclair in (upgraded if Curren's ankle is broken as some have suspected & can be put on the LTI)

 

[God Save Max King]

Must win, Essendon are unbearable. It's a shame Goddard drank all the Kool-Aid, he was one likeable "Essendon person".

IN: Billings, Fisher
OUT: Minchington, Delaney

Expectation once again is that Longer is one of our better players.

Fisher on Daniher, with Dempster dropping back to help in the air. Personally I'm pretty confident we'll be competitive at the very least. Sinclair definitely an in if Curren is put on the Long Term Injury list. Carlisle a big out for them.

Jack Billings' averages vs Essendon: 20 disposals, 6.5 marks, 2 goals, 5 Inside 50s, 2 Marks Inside 50.

 

[Barrels]

 

[The Punter]

If they're going to bring in Sinclair & Billings, which if possible they should, then a hard call is going to be made on someone like Ray or Savage.

 

[Barrels]

If Fisher's right he's in, otherwise I say debut time for my man Hughy!

IN: Billings, Sinclair, Fisher/Goddard.
OUT: Minchington, Delaney, Ross (stiff).

FB: Dempster - Gilbert - Geary
HB: Savage - Fisher* - Roberton
RK: Longer - Armitage - Steven
CR: Newnes - Weller - Montagna
HF: Billings - Riewoldt - Schneider
FF: Lonie - Bruce - Membrey
IC: Dunstan Ray Webster
Sub: Sinclair

Let's get Hird the sack!

 

[Periphery]

If Fisher's right he's in, otherwise I say debut time for my man Hughy!

IN: Billings, Sinclair, Fisher/Goddard.
OUT: Minchington, Delaney, Ross (stiff).

Let's get Hird the sack!

No way do I see Ross going out after his performance. Picking that 3rd out is pretty damn hard though.

 

[hayes]

In: Billings, Fisher, Sinclair* if possible

Out: Minch, Delaney, Ray*

Still a VFL year for Paddy and Goddard for mine.

 

[L_W_P]

Out -
Minch - Not a small forward and shouldnt play at AFL level until they can give him a run in the middle.

Savage - Harsh but he is just not finding the footy up the ground. Give him a week or teo in the VFL to try and get some touch.

In -
Sinclair - Was massive in the VFL and deserves his spot in the 22.

McKenzie - Was also huge in the dying moments and we need his composure when kicking inside 50.

With Carlisle out Fish can have a rest. Id also give Billings another week need to take care of their bodies.

Delaney and Gilbert to double team Daniher. Can we get JWeb to tag Zach Merrett please?

 

[Saintt]

I just want Billings and Sinclair in.

 

[AuntieBarrels]

Outs: Minch, Schneids
Ins: Billings, Sinclair (only if Curren is placed on the LTI)

Don't think it's the right time to bring in McCartin as of yet, he needs to continue destroying in the VFL to keep building his confidence.

Give old man Fisher another week off. Not sure about Goddard, don't think he will play. Delaney did hold his own.

 

[Barrels]

No way do I see Ross going out after his performance. Picking that 3rd out is pretty damn hard though.

Just went on possessions... Yep, third is tough.

 

[sauce_head]

Why was Billings out, injured?

 

[Lord_Bumfluff]

Would like to see Hugh get a game

 

[aussierulesrules]

We've badly missed Billings and Sinclair's class, skill, smarts and goal sense in the past two weeks when we've had the ball locked in our half for big chunks of time, but have struggled to kick goals, so I definitely expect both will come in if available and on the list. If both come in we may have seen the last of Minch, at least for this year.

Savage is being moved all over the place and not commanding a spot anywhere, so I think he could be on shaky ground and it will be interesting to see who goes out down back if Chips is back. Delaney would be stiff after he was very good on the weekend, but I doubt we'll leave Gilbo out, especially if he was badly affected by the flu, as has been said. He is a lot more versatile than Delaney and we know that he will have the odd game when he makes costly blunders, but we need to see if the very good Gilbo is still in there. The one who was good enough to come top 3 in the B&F of a GF team at just turned 24yo and who came 8th in 2009, at 22/23yo.

 

[The Punter]

Billings has been suffering from shin soreness. I believe the extra week to make sure his young body was right was Saturday, so unless he reinjures something, he should play v Essendon.

 

[saintkildaman]

In: Billings, Fisher, McKenzie/Sinclair

Out: Minch, Gilbo, Ray

No it won't happen but think we need to have a bit more youth and we have enough senior players on the field for leadership. Gilbo and Ray should be pushed out before seasons end hopefully.

 

[#gosaintas]

Time for Lee or Goddard to get a gig. Too many short, poor ki

In: Billings, Fisher, McKenzie/Sinclair

Out: Minch, Gilbo, Ray

No it won't happen but think we need to have a bit more youth and we have enough senior players on the field for leadership. Gilbo and Ray should be pushed out before seasons end hopefully.

Schneider needs to go too

 

[SaintLex]

Carlisle out is a big one. Kicked 4 against us last time. Also, no Bellchambers so confident Billy can dominate over McKernan.

 

[aussierulesrules]

They'll bring in Giles and his eyes light up when he plays us.

 

[jonathons11]

Surprised not many people are calling for Gilbert's head after how everyone reacted to last weeks match

 

[cooperrules]

Gold

 

[cooperrules]

Surprised not many people are calling for Gilbert's head after how everyone reacted to last weeks match

Ok gilbert out im speaking for everyone

 

[aussierulesrules]

Surprised not many people are calling for Gilbert's head after how everyone reacted to last weeks match

They got it out of their systems.