Prediction Round 10 Changes vs. Essendon

[stax on the mull]

Pearce looked like he copped a heavy knock a minute or two before the final siren. Still walking gingerly after the siren. Be a watch.

 

[sumavich]

People coming at Switta after last week is pretty funny. Guess Freddy isnt a premiership forward either or are you happy with him this week?

Fred runs hot and cold, but he kicks goals consistently. Switkowski not so much

 

[CaseySibosadoHOF]

McVee Freddy Worner Voss Brennan Cox Switta needs to be dropped! And somehow, no matter who needs to be dropped, it's always Cooper Simpson that needs to come in! (even tho he's been quite average in the twos)

Maybe the team is going good because...the team is good. Good enough that any host of players can have 1 bad game and it's not team-destroying coz others step up.

Switta's been good since the 4th qtr of the Adelaide game, and was brilliant against the Bulldogs, before a quiet one tonight. Anyone who looks at fwds beyond seeing the G column on a statsheet would know that. There's this silly image that no flag-winning small fwd can offer value beyond the scoreboard. It's honestly harder to find flag-winning teams that don't have those types than ones that do.

 

[MadDocker]

We don't get many practice runs at the MCG. Take the big dogs and get a feel for it.

 

[Cesoir]

McVee Freddy Worner Voss Brennan Cox Switta needs to be dropped! And somehow, no matter who needs to be dropped, it's always Cooper Simpson that needs to come in! (even tho he's been quite average in the twos)

Maybe the team is going good because...the team is good. Good enough that any host of players can have 1 bad game and it's not team-destroying coz others step up.

Switta's been good since the 4th qtr of the Adelaide game, and was brilliant against the Bulldogs, before a quiet one tonight. Anyone who looks at fwds beyond seeing the G column on a statsheet would know that. There's this silly image that no flag-winning small fwd can offer value beyond the scoreboard. It's honestly harder to find flag-winning teams that don't have those types than ones that do.

Very silly damning any individual on that game when we know there has been illness running through the club.

This team is greater than the sum of its parts.

 

[purplerunsdeep2]

Pearce is the watch
Young is a think about

 

[Docker82]

Doubt we take Essendon lightly by resting multiple players.

We might see someone out managed or with a niggle but managing 2-3 players isn't going to happen nor should it.

Last thing we need is to lose to a team like Essendon.

 

[Freoforever86]

Very silly damning any individual on that game when we know there has been illness running through the club.

This team is greater than the sum of its parts.

When they take the field, I think fans can expect they’re 100%.

That’s a massive cop out

 

[fleur]

Alex is always sore after a game so I wouldn’t worry about it too much

 

[David Bubb]

 

[greatgatsby]

Alex is always sore after a game so I wouldn’t worry about it too much

Scan on the leg today

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Ahhh Johnno, 2 steps forward, 1 step back. He was legitimately terrible last night (and I thought he wasnt as bad as made out last week). Hopefully it's a case of being sick or whatever Voss had (who bounced back nicely).

I really really think they need to give Pearce a break for this game, that's about the only change I'd make

 

[Mags98]

Ahhh Johnno, 2 steps forward, 1 step back. He was legitimately terrible last night (and I thought he wasnt as bad as made out last week). Hopefully it's a case of being sick or whatever Voss had (who bounced back nicely).

I really really think they need to give Pearce a break for this game, that's about the only change I'd make

just waiting for him in those CBA opportunities to run through some players with his size and speed, but just hasnt put it together.

on the other hand, ras has turned into a player i bet very few of us would have envisioned. hes gotta be up there in terms of ball retention from i50 kicks, big improvement

 

[Cesoir]

When they take the field, I think fans can expect they’re 100%.

That’s a massive cop out

No it's not, it's factual. Not every player will be 100% every game and if you've played competitive sport you know that.

It's up to the TEAM to win the game and that's exactly what they did last night.

Switta was one of our best last week, last night he had a down night.

Next week Jacko might have a poor game, calling for him to go out would then be just as dumb.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Well that's devastating, fingers crossed

 

[fleur]

Scan on the leg today

Yeah just saw it. Probably broken in three places

 

[Superkoops]

There isn't any changes that are clear, a few that were down overall but the team worked pretty well except from some execution issues.

Individually I thought Johnson wasn't great and Switta also had a very average game.
On the flipside that was probably Mason Cox's best game for us, and Jackson lifted the hype to a new level.

Barely noticed Johnson at the game watching except a number of missed tackles. Then he got a couple of kicks late incl. the nice i50 to young at the end. So given he had a few late possessions and checking the stats ended up with 6 was an MIA for the rest of the game.

Johnson needs to lift. Seems Wagner plays a lot of Wing time along with Ras. Johnson floating around different positions.

McVee back from illness wasn’t great. That missed handball to Cox was terrible but he will be better after the longer break.

Walker hasn’t done enough nor had any continuity between injury and concussion. Needs to string a few good games at Peel.

Aside from Gunston and Pagan’s paddock causing us trouble in the first half the defenders did well. Isolating Gunston on Ryan was very clever.

Dudley has been quiet. Does some good pressure acts but wasn’t a great game from him last night. That is the position that Scerri is looking at. But for mine he stays.

Pending outcome of scans and Pearce’s leg soreness - no change. If Pearce needs to be managed then Hugh Davies would be my change - good game to bring in Davies.

Even early in the game Pearce seemed to be off the ground for decent periods of time.

 

[freo1]

Gees I’m crossing my fingers and toes today that AP is ok. I was super worried when I saw it happen. Hope it’s just a sprain or twist and nothing bone related.

Apart from injury (BCox looked sore too), you don’t flirt with form, no matter who you play. No change

 

[Taylor]

Even early in the game Pearce seemed to be off the ground for decent periods of time.

89% time on ground.

=4th most in the side for time spent on the field.

With Jackson playing forward a lot it looked like they were trying to save rotations for the runners, both Wagner and Erasmus played 2/3rds of the game.

Looked like we took care of sore bodies with the rotations

 

[Freoforever86]

No it's not, it's factual. Not every player will be 100% every game and if you've played competitive sport you know that.

It's up to the TEAM to win the game and that's exactly what they did last night.

Switta was one of our best last week, last night he had a down night.

Next week Jacko might have a poor game, calling for him to go out would then be just as dumb.

Haha I have played high level sport.

Injuries yea, sickness no.
If you’re sick you don’t play.

When you take the field, there’s aren’t excuses. Oh he’s sore, he’s sick.. no. When you’re ticked off, you are expected to perform. If not, you get the scrutiny that comes.

You copped them out for saying they might be sick. I’m not copping that

 

[rgauci]

Yeah just saw it. Probably broken in three places

What shits me, is why wouldn’t he ice it? Reduce swelling, speeds up recovery.

 

[go_the_dockers]

Either way Pearce should be rested (even if he can play). Davies should come in.

Anyone sore can have a rest as well.

 

[Superkoops]

89% time on ground.

=4th most in the side for time spent on the field.

With Jackson playing forward a lot it looked like they were trying to save rotations for the runners, both Wagner and Erasmus played 2/3rds of the game.

Looked like we took care of sore bodies with the rotations

Thanks - he was definitely off for quite a few minutes in the first quarter, which was odd. After the early spanking Luke Ryan copped from Gunston our group in the stands were saying time to move Pearce to him. Then we looked and he wasn’t on the ground but on the bench and stayed on the bench for a while before coming on and going back to Hawks no. 38 (Ramsden I think) who he started on.

 

[Superkoops]

What shits me, is why wouldn’t he ice it? Reduce swelling, speeds up recovery.

The coach spoke in his press conference about how he chatted with Pearce after the game and said he was fine. I guess that is what he would be expected to say. Likely precautionary but significant enough soreness to warrant scans.

 

[Taylor]

Thanks - he was definitely off for quite a few minutes in the first quarter, which was odd. After the early spanking Luke Ryan copped from Gunston our group in the stands were saying time to move Pearce to him. Then we looked and he wasn’t on the ground but on the bench and stayed on the bench for a while before coming on and going back to Hawks no. 38 (Ramsden I think) who he started on.

I had the same thought, why isn't Pearce going to Gunston, but the Hawks third ruckman is 203cm and Pearce is the only 2m defender we have, he is just also our most athletic.