Preview Round 17 vs Essendon, 12/09/20 @ Adelaide Oval

[shewho]

In years gone by, during the reign of King Ken, we have found ways to lose a top 4 spot that was there for the taking. But I’ve said similar things about a half a dozen games we should have (and did) end up winning this year.

Win this one and we are just about certain to play an AFL season for only the second time, losing only to teams who made finals. Win this and Hinkley makes top 4 for the first time in his coaching career.

This is the game that Port wins to earn trust as a consistent, well performing team for the first time in a generation.

 

[klem22]

There is to much at stake for port to lose any of the last two games. We will need all the the advantages of two home finals to give us a half a chance to bring home the bacon.
Lose to Essendon and it will ba a downhill slide imo.

 

[Eddie Dingle]

There is to much at stake for port to lose any of the last two games....

Essendon by 90

 

[powerrrrrrrrrrrr]

Hurley and Hooker both out, should be a good game for Dixon and no excuses

 

[GoTheMightyCrows]

Essendon

IN Andrew Phillips, Brayden Ham, Joe Daniher, Mitchell Hibberd, Tom Cutler

OUT Cale Hooker (Omitted), Dyson Heppell (Injured), Irving Mosquito (Injured), Mason Redman (Omitted), Michael Hurley (Injured)

 

[WillemDaDrew]

Ports by Lots. R.Bonner BOG.

 

[dirty2]

Ports by Lots. R.Bonner BOG.

I'll delete my account... if Bonner is bog. (3 brownlow votes)

 

[MrChow]

Joe Daniher is the type of player that makes out defenders feel short.

however, I don’t think the ball will be up that end much.

Ports by 40 in a wet weather slog

 

[Schulzenfest]

Essendon have dropped veteran Cale Hooker for Saturday night's date with Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval.

Captain Dyson Heppell and Michael Hurley are also set to miss the game, with Hurley out because of an ankle injury and Heppell also hurt again.

The Bombers are out of the finals race after being thrashed by Geelong in Brisbane last week.

Meanwhile, untested rookie ruckman Henry Crauford has left the club's hub and returned to South Australia as he deals with a back issue.

Those changes are tantamount to tanking. Why would you drop Hooker when Hurley is out injured?

Brandon Zerk-Thatcher is literally the only recognised KPD in Essendon's side, and this will be his tenth career game. Dixon, Marshall and Ladhams should have an absolute field day.

 

[gbear]

Those changes are tantamount to tanking. Why would you drop Hooker when Hurley is out injured?

Brandon Zerk-Thatcher is literally the only recognised KPD in Essendon's side, and this will be his tenth career game. Dixon, Marshall and Ladhams should have an absolute field day.

Bloody hope so. Great opportunity to boost the percentage, however Port have yet to do this since the Melbourne game.

 

[Chewy316]

Perfect time to be going up against a big tall forward in Daniher to be ready for the finals.

I'm never confident going up against Essendon but a win tomorrow guarantees us a top 4 and potentially top 2 spot if Richmond get up tonight.

Each game at this point is massive in the context of the season. We need to win, and continue to build a wall of consistency that is going to hold up in October.

 

[VineValerian]

Port 48 points def Essendumb 20 points in a mournful dirge of a contest.

 

[Greasyrhys]

Those out for the bombres does make me feel better about our chances. But still, no reason to hold anything back

 

[Marmozet]

Changes from Round 20 last year:

OUT: Ryder, S. Gray, Broadbent, Sutcliffe, Westhoff, Butters
IN: Lycett, Motlop, McKenzie, Wines, Ebert, Farrell

 

[Smithy7]

 

[backtozero]

Essendon by 90

Goals?

 

[eth-dog]

Port 48 points def Essendumb 20 points in a mournful dirge of a contest.

Daniher to score 1.5 of the 2.8

 

[x_les_x]

Can we appreciate Marshall Ladhams and Dixon all in the same team

Remember the days of Dan Stewart Johnny B and flipper phillips

 

[dirty2]

Wake up tomorrow... crack open a can... finish off my weeding... watch port belt the bombers (ladhams u owe us a big game) smile... dance... s**t post... its.going to be a good day...

 

[TeeKray]

Daniher to score 1.5 of the 2.8

Lol, he won't kick 1.5 against us my friendly friend ... hard to miss from the goal square.

 

[eth-dog]

Lol, he won't kick 1.5 against us my friendly friend ... hard to miss from the goal square.

Fine. 1.3

 

[Kickpuncher]

Just watch if Richmond get the job done tonight, we're set up to fail.

a win would mean top 2 would be sewn up and we'd be playing Collingwood to win the minor premiership. Given our performances with expectation on our shoulders then....

Essendon by 20.

 

[all seeing eye]

Nice heavy track , wet night, perfect prep for dewy slippery gabba night finals.

 

[somo84]

Pardon the intrusion, you lot.

Not sure if this sentiment has been expressed earlier but a 100 point hiding would be beneficial to both clubs.

Never thought I'd say this but by God I hope your boys belt the suitcase out of ours.

 

[Enviable Tradition]

Get in early boys and girls.

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Key times - Round 17 v Essendon
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RAA Member Recognition Round

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