Round 1 - Essendon vs Adelaide Pre-Game Build-Up Thread

[Bearded Clam]

Murphy may still have some work to do on his fitness before debuting.

You’re right... This may be the case... but long term I can’t see how murphy doesn’t become a regular in the 22... the kid oozes talent, gives 100% and just looks the goods...

 

[Vhaluus]

Oh poor JJ.

Perhaps the reason he hasn't gotten any reward for effort is his teammates are hopefully sick of rewarding his selfish play.

 

[WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot]

It's weird that they confirmed it. Normally the club doesn't say anything.

If Walker and Keath are out injured then they don't have a lot of competition for a spot, so it's not surprising they have been named now. Otten and maybe Cheney are really the only ones challenging for a spot as 3rd tall defender and Otten as a possible tall attacker.

 

[Jeffcrowe]

I wasn't expecting too see Fog debut.

A 1st rounder in the 1st round. Fantastic

He was a monty to debut with Tex out, he's our most in form tall forward currently

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Need clean air for another announcement on Thursday?

come on down Rory Sloane

 

[Danger_zone]

Bloody hell. Brouch out for 6-8 weeks!

 

[footy4ever]

Sadly (IMO), It's looking like no Murph. I really wanted him zinging around in the forward half.

 

[Jeffcrowe]

You’re right... This may be the case... but long term I can’t see how murphy doesn’t become a regular in the 22... the kid oozes talent, gives 100% and just looks the goods...

don't rule out this week, I'd say they'd be still trying to finalise a few spots

reckon he's at least 50% chance

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Sadly (IMO), It's looking like no Murph. I really wanted him zinging around in the forward half.

don't go the early crow!

 

[FR0GGY]

Oh poor JJ.

Perhaps the reason he hasn't gotten any reward for effort is he needs to make an effort worthy of an afl footballer.

 

[I Lost My Keays]

Fog and Doedee are going to debut for us!

 

[Jeffcrowe]

everyone needs to chill, we are NOT picking Otten

Fogarty is in form and Don doesn't mind backing debutants in round 1 ( Gov/Milera)

bump

you stress heads!

don't rule out Murphy yet either

 

[matty p]

I like your hustle, kid, but Mackay is playing

In which position? Are you saying he'll play Smith's role and Dougy will move back to the midfield despite not playing there all preseason? Because that's the only possible scenario Mackay plays (assuming Gibson is in).

 

[Vhaluus]

In which position? Are you saying he'll play Smith's role and Dougy will move back to the midfield despite not playing there all preseason? Because that's the only possible scenario Mackay plays (assuming Gibson is in).

Pyke has already said they've at least considered Mackay for the half back flank.

 

[Footypie32]

Genuinely wasn't expecting Fog to play this soon. Exciting stuff.

 

[1990crow]

No Tex, B.Crouch, Smith, Lever, Cameron, Knight.. little pessimistic about 2018 right now.

 

[Bearded Clam]

bump

you stress heads!

don't rule out Murphy yet either

Not stressing... just itching to see him get given every possible opportunity because he is going to make it and I would love to see it happen earlier!!...

But I have a feeling that if he was gonna be picked Pyke would’ve said his name alongside fog and Doedee..

At the end of the day... if he doesn’t play it’s not that bad... he’ll get his chance soon.

 

[hey shorty]

No Tex, B.Crouch, Smith, Lever, Cameron, Knight.. little pessimistic about 2018 right now.

You're pessimistic in general.

 

[Bearded Clam]

No Tex, B.Crouch, Smith, Lever, Cameron, Knight.. little pessimistic about 2018 right now.

But Tex and bcrouch aren’t exactly out for the whole season...

 

[CrowsB4hoes]

In which position? Are you saying he'll play Smith's role and Dougy will move back to the midfield despite not playing there all preseason? Because that's the only possible scenario Mackay plays (assuming Gibson is in).

Mackay plays the Mackay role

 

[1990crow]

But Tex and bcrouch aren’t exactly out for the whole season...

Both don’t play well with injury.

 

[hey shorty]

****ing Brouch.

Trade him.

 

[1990crow]

You're pessimistic in general.

I want a flag, these guys out make it tough.

 

[hey shorty]

Both don’t play well with injury.

Tex isn't injured.

 

[1990crow]

Tex isn't injured.

Anything foot related I don’t believe for a second he won’t be carrying something.