Preview Round 19, 2018 Essendon Vs Sydney @the home away from home

[Kirkswan]

I'm glad Grundy's back, I think he is brilliant and hope he plays a blinder!

But his return will not make us kick any straighter, or win clearances. We will need to do both this week if we want to win.

I really hope we see Dawson in the middle, and that he takes his chances with both hands (literally!). And what do you all reckon the likelihood of Saad playing on Florent is? That will be interesting to see, as Florent is becoming more and more important to us each week imo.

 

[Banyo Bloods]

Tough on Marsh but I guess that is more positional. He hasn't been terrible by any means.

 

[MC Bad Genius]

Cameron was the wrong selection at the wrong time, like when I ate the cheesy bread at sizzler back in the day, didn’t have enough room for desert\
Sure it tasted good, but it was the wrong time, the ice cream would of been better

Rookie error.

 

[Kirkswan]

Cameron was the wrong selection at the wrong time, like when I ate the cheesy bread at sizzler back in the day, didn’t have enough room for desert\
Sure it tasted good, but it was the wrong time, the ice cream would of been better

Bet you were a 70s kid...

 

[caesar88]

I can’t believe you went to Sizzler!

I love Sizzler! I feel like a fat ball of hay that needs to be rolled out of the joint every single time but it is tasty as ****. Shame they got rid of the potato balls though

 

[The King!]

Bet you were a 70s kid...

Nooo

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Must say our list of Emergencies is not enthralling. Of the 4, I'd only keep Cameron next year. Could be different, better or worse depending on your point of view.

For example -

Rohan could have put up his good hand and said to the Mule, "Listen Coach. Yes I have a busted hand, but having two good hands never helped me take grabs or loose ball gets. Possies are overrated. In fact breaking my hand trying to get a possie in the 2s drove home the lesson."

"You know it is the threat imposed by my 400+ inferred pressure acts that is always decisive to the result."

 

[Kirkswan]

Nooo

OK

 

[caesar88]

I'm glad Grundy's back, I think he is brilliant and hope he plays a blinder!

But his return will not make us kick any straighter, or win clearances. We will need to do both this week if we want to win.

I really hope we see Dawson in the middle, and that he takes his chances with both hands (literally!). And what do you all reckon the likelihood of Saad playing on Florent is? That will be interesting to see, as Florent is becoming more and more important to us each week imo.

He is because we really need his class both on the inside and outside but he is in a minor rut since the bye. I think the break came at the wrong time for him as he was really hitting his strides in the team before the bye. Hopefully he'll find his best again soon because we're about to enter a crazy tough part of the draw.

 

[Mick Oxlong]

I love Sizzler! I feel like a fat ball of hay that needs to be rolled out of the joint every single time but it is tasty as ****. Shame they got rid of the potato balls though

Are you telling me, there’s still Sizzler?

 

[MarkP]

I mean, "he ****** up" is roughly speaking the same as "he was arrogant and complacent". But I'm with you.

I misread your reply as I don't know how to read it mate.

Missed the how else bit!!

Sorry

 

[MarkP]

Are you telling me, there’s still Sizzler?

One if the original ones literally just closed last month.

 

[caesar88]

Are you telling me, there’s still Sizzler?

Not sure which Sizzler you're referring to but the one with the really tasty/weird cheese toast and the buffet is still very much alive.

 

[Kirkswan]

Are you telling me, there’s still Sizzler?

I think it must be only in WA. It was closed down everywhere else after once the kids we continuously took there every couple of week to pig out grew up and refused to even walk on the same side of the road...

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

One if the original ones literally just closed last month.

Salt, Sugar and Fat purveyors are being driven to the wall.

 

[Banyo Bloods]

I think it must be only in WA. It was closed down everywhere else after once the kids we continuously took there every couple of week to pig out grew up and refused to even walk on the same side of the road...

Couple still here in Queensland but dropping off very quickly.

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Grundy inclusion takes the side average age to just 24yrs 9 months which is the 4th youngest side heading into round 19.

 

[TheMase]

Footy Live app has some very interesting stats for us this week.

Sydney has outscored its opposition by 51 points in the opening 10 minutes of games this season - ranked first in the AFL.

Sydney has won 35% of their one on one contests this season - ranked second

The Swans have recorded a tackle efficiency of 60% in their forward half this season - ranked 17th!

Swans have scored 34 points per game from clearances this season, ranked 2nd.

Swans have generated an inside 50 from 30% of Zak Jones rebounds. Ranked fourth of the top 50 players for rebound 50s.

Last but not least...

Aliir Aliir has just lost 2 of his 23 defensive one on one contests this season. The best loss rate (8.7%) of the top 75 one on one defenders this season.

 

[Prochard123]

hey guys rampe has been getting more of the ball in the last 2 weeks. Is this because Mcveigh out so he's playing more of a rebounding role and less defensive? If so, would he switch to a shutdown role on stringer this week?

 

[The King!]

We only had sizzzler in tassie for a bit of the 90s

All you can eat gets eaten out of existence here

 

[sthmelb_dimmies]

Beware those who part Karen from her bolognese sauce

“Had to chase down cheesy toast”.

I feel you babe.

 

[CheapCharlie]

I was only a kid, it was exciting

On reflection I remember a lot of old ladies with plastic bags in their pockets raiding the salad bar

$5.50 for the sizzler salad bar in Bangkok. Very popular

 

[adam waite]

I’m planning on building a new TV room for the house and wondering about getting hold of some of this fickleboard if it’s not too pricey.

Saw some of this board at Bunnings, dont bother everytime i looked at it the price changed!

 

[Banyo Bloods]

Essendon supporter visits the board to see what those swans supporters are analyzing..............cheese toast ?????

 

[The King!]

Essendon supporter visits the board to see what those swans supporters are analyzing..............cheese toast ?????

Distract them with food