Prediction Round 21 Changes vs. Essendon

[Freomaniac]

Is Darcy fine?

He had that hip and shoulder hit on his head. He looked groggy when he was walking. Still played the rest of the game

 

[s_wd6]

Not sure if Fyfe was more of a tactical sub or a “get the boy off the field” sub

Nah Fyfe was a big part in turning the game around I thought. Some of his handballs out were superb.

 

[Purpleheart_56]

Defense looked disfunctional tonite...something needs to be done there...

 

[s_wd6]

Defense looked disfunctional tonite...something needs to be done there...

They really lack that leader and structure with Pearce out.

 

[FreoGirl]

How many did he kick in his previous games this year

Sorry I’d rather Simpson than Emmett

But would prefer the resting mid structure

We need to be ruthless and keep players on edge

it was his first game back in ages!! he made some impressive quick decisions tonight

 

[FreoGirl]

Defense looked disfunctional tonite...something needs to be done there...

really missed Pearce

 

[StingBitten]

At the ground thought Fyfe was fine, genuinely think we're missing Johnson - comes in for Aish who seems completely out of sorts at present.

 

[FreoGirl]

8 day break makes a nice change. The boys should be excited about finally getting some exposure at the MCG

 

[apuchar]

Would prefer NOD. He is what our midfield is lacking.

 

[FreoGirl]

Would prefer NOD. He is what our midfield is lacking.

think you watched him a fair bit today? I am just excited that he is now back in a position where he can be considered again

 

[apuchar]

think you watched him a fair bit today? I am just excited that he is now back in a position where he can be considered again

Back to his old self in the last two games. Even spent a lot of time inside mid today, where he was very good.

 

[Bud]

Thought Draper was very tentative tonight.. complete contrast to his positive efforts earlier in the season, particularly against Sydney when he was terrific..always difficult coming up from WAFL with change in pace and intensity.. hopefully better for the run

 

[FreoGirl]

Back to his old self in the last two games. Even spent a lot of time inside mid today, where he was very good.

that's great news!

 

[Sherriff Incorporated]

Thought Draper was very tentative tonight.. complete contrast to his positive efforts earlier in the season, particularly against Sydney when he was terrific..always difficult coming up from WAFL with change in pace and intensity.. hopefully better for the run

I thought Draper was fantastic and absolutely obliterated Darling while also doing well when he rotated on Oscar Allen. I also thought he was fantastic with ball in hand with his decision making. Im not having a go. Just saying I interpreted his game differently.

 

[DocT]

Defense looked disfunctional tonite...something needs to be done there...

In assessing the defence I think we need to take into account the shi*show enigma that is the WCE. Kelly/Yeo/Reid et al are a good midfield that feed Allen/Waterman/Darling/Ryan et al, a good fwd line. AND they turn up to play against us like they don't turn up to play every other week of the season. It is weird. All up I think our defence did very well. The pressure in the game was enormous and to restrict them to 75 was a good result.

 

[sdfc]

I thought Draper was fantastic and absolutely obliterated Darling while also doing well when he rotated on Oscar Allen. I also thought he was fantastic with ball in hand with his decision making. Im not having a go. Just saying I intrrupted his game differently.

Draper slotting in so well has been a massive positive. He's been thrown in the deep end and acquitted himself well.

 

[FreoRicci]

Banfield was fine, Fyfe picked it up in the 2nd half.

Chapman should be the only out IMO.

Don’t think he ll come out though. He’s on notice.

Probably unchanged line up.

Emmett was solid. Aish will continue to get the vest.

 

[#1JohnHuttonFan]

LOL at anyone thinking Chapman is getting dropped. We are down in the backline as it is without pierce. And who exactly do you think should replace Chapman in the backline if he is dropped?


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[SPEEDWAGON]

Hughes !!!

 

[Lach72]

That’s not even remotely true. Most of his involvements with and without the ball were good.

I agree with you…

 

[ilikepotatoes]

I thought it was pretty damning that their midfield seemed to rally when Fyfe was subbed off.

Showed his importance imo.

 

[Wizard]

NOD in. Not sure for whom.

IMO it’s better for him to get a few more weeks of full mins and get some footy continuity before we make that step.

 

[Cayman Docker]

8 day break makes a nice change. The boys should be excited about finally getting some exposure at the MCG

Essendon are going to come out with something to prove in this one, on top of fighting to stay in the 8. Won’t be a walk in the park despite their loss to the Saints.

 

[Joao]

Essendon are going to come out with something to prove in this one, on top of fighting to stay in the 8. Won’t be a walk in the park despite their loss to the Saints.

I think they'll do the same thing as West Coast. They'll come out of the blocks hard but if we stay with them, they won't do it for 4 quarters and our quality will shine through.

 

[Jezzitizle]

Is Darcy fine?

He had that hip and shoulder hit on his head. He looked groggy when he was walking. Still played the rest of the game

Darcy is fine, issue was actually his shoulder, not his head.