Prediction Round 21 Changes vs. Essendon

[doppo]

Yeah feel it would be a waste of opportunity to use Ras as sub. Rare chance to see him play full game in his number one position rather than trying to fit him in elsewhere

 

[Nodgey]

I don't like rumours, but kept hearing Brodie made enemies at the club at the end of 2022, apparently he became very vocal about Mundy staying on when it wasn't his place to do so.

Hard to believe that would indicate he never gets a game again? Bloke can't buy a trick though.

Was he for or against?

 

[Wallsy78]

Outside chance Aish goes to Merrett and Ras sub. Would like to see Ras get a full run in his natural position though, probably the first of his career?

 

[Dirty_banchez]

With the criticism that Essendon has been under through the media this week, plus Sunday arvo at the G, it screams an ambush by a fired up opponent.
I hope we're ready.

Essendon will come out hard and physical, but we are pound for pound a better team. If the team stays grounded, then we will out last Essendon.

Freo by 18-24 points.

 

[anchor man]

We should definitely trade Brodie if he isn't getting the Fyfe role btw


Hopefully someone comes after him

Be delisted I reckon.
He had one good season and looked likea star.I think he lacks pace and finds it hard to keep up with the game.He runs from stoppage to the next and not much in between.

 

[StingBitten]

Was he for or against?

Wanted him to stay on - said he was crucial to his improvement as an AFL player. Was told that staff were shocked a first-year player with the club (at least for Freo) would get on his high-horse like that. If it's true I imagine he would've learned and moved on from it - I doubt he'll be in Purple next year though.

 

[Quay Club]

Possibly but I was thinking Young to Merrett in the middle. He has done a good job before. Either way someone has to shut him down.

And yes it would be good to see Erasmus get a full run at it, he deserves the opportunity

Outside chance Aish goes to Merrett and Ras sub. Would like to see Ras get a full run in his natural position though, probably the first of his career?

 

[Wallsy78]

Possibly but I was thinking Young to Merrett in the middle. He has done a good job before. Either way someone has to shut him down.

And yes it would be good to see Erasmus get a full run at it, he deserves the opportunity

Yeah I think that's more likely. Our midfield has spoken about being more proactive. Slotting a pure tagger in there seems to go against what they are tring to do as a midfield group. Will likely be a Young + team effort to watch him

 

[SiempreFreo]

I take the Reidy inclusion as a sign that Darcy’s fitness is less than optimum. If any risk, at last minute they’ll run with Reidy as replacement bullock.

 

[noise36]

I have never really seen Ras do anything good at AFL level but admittedly it's only this season I have seen MJ perform at B22 level.

 

[mike91]

You usually don't want the same sub for too many weeks, but God I hope Aish is sub and Erasmus gets a full game in his natural position

 

[doppo]

Just Ras in for Fyfe

Essendon v Fremantle at the MCG, 3.20pm AEST

ESSENDON

In: J.Kelly, N.Bryan, A.Davey jnr, A.Roberts
Out: J.Ridley (hip), A.Perkins (omitted), D.Heppell (omitted), P.Wright (omitted)

Last week's sub: Archie Perkins

FREMANTLE

In: N.Erasmus
Out: N.Fyfe (suspension)

Last week's sub: James Aish

 

[SiempreFreo]

I take the Reidy inclusion as a sign that Darcy’s fitness is less than optimum. If any risk, at last minute they’ll run with Reidy as replacement bullock.

Having said that, did Reidy travel?

 

[serial_thrilla]

Having said that, did Reidy travel?

Yes.

 

[GingerDocker]

Geez, Peter Wright has had a big fall from grace.

(go on, say it)

 

[freo_leo29]

Ras in for Fyfe



Tbh bombers changes look Garbo

We better not fk this up

 

[Nothing]

Geez, Peter Wright has had a big fall from grace.

(go on, say it)

A 2m fall

 

[GingerDocker]

A 2m fall

I set 'em up, you knock 'em out of the park.

 

[Nothing]

I set 'em up, you knock 'em out of the park.

As funny as Abbott and Costello.



Tony and Peter that is.

 

[Fat Nyfe]

You usually don't want the same sub for too many weeks, but God I hope Aish is sub and Erasmus gets a full game in his natural position

Yep time for Erasmus to prove his mettle. Absolutely should not be sub

 

[Deanismyhero]

can’t tell if it’s just the normal dockers feeling but been getting more nervous about this one as the weeks gone on

 

[poshman]

Pumped to see Ras in the team. He couldn't have done more at Peel. In a perfect world he would get an extended run, but I don't think we will see that. Hopefully he plays well and smashes pre-season, and is in the next next year.

 

[Eski3]

Very strange that Wright got dropped considering they might be able to stretch us at the back with Pearce out. I'll take it though

 

[anchor man]

As funny as Abbott and Costello.



Tony and Peter that is.

No way near that funny.

 

[_007_]

Wanted him to stay on - said he was crucial to his improvement as an AFL player. Was told that staff were shocked a first-year player with the club (at least for Freo) would get on his high-horse like that. If it's true I imagine he would've learned and moved on from it - I doubt he'll be in Purple next year though.

Soft as **** from the club if true.