Preview Fremantle vs Essendon, Optus, Saturday 17/08/2019 @ 6.10PM AWST

[eth-dog]

May be a new role for Zaka , playing inside mid and forward

Why would we put a soft, unaccountable frontrunner as an inside mid?

 

[Mercurial89]

Why would we put a soft, unaccountable frontrunner as an inside mid?

To be fair he has played his best footy more inside

 

[eth-dog]

To be fair he has played his best footy more inside

His best footy was playing as an unaccountable HFF circa 2010/11.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

His best footy was playing as an unaccountable HFF circa 2010/11.

Nah far more recent. A dud on HB

 

[vast]

Ham isnt ready. Cant understand why they picked him ahead of Clarke. Not that it will make much difference either way.

 

[I Remember Bluey]

So.....who the fu** is going to carry Sandilands off the ground post match?

 

[BrunoV]

Why would we put a soft, unaccountable frontrunner as an inside mid?

That, eth-dog, is the question that has been plaguing Essendon fans for at least two seasons now.

Why would we build an inside midfield unit on players who are soft, weak and/or unaccountable?

 

[DERO]

That, eth-dog, is the question that has been plaguing Essendon fans for at least two seasons now.

Why would we build an inside midfield unit on players who are soft, weak and/or unaccountable?

Because we haven’t.

 

[814305627]

Does anyone know if Dylan Clarke and Zerk have flown with the team?

Neither named in the vfl. Stringer and possibly hooker or mckernan late outs?

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

That, eth-dog, is the question that has been plaguing Essendon fans for at least two seasons now.

Why would we build an inside midfield unit on players who are soft, weak and/or unaccountable?

Because there’s bugger all alternatives

 

[DapperJong]

Does anyone know if Dylan Clarke and Zerk have flown with the team?

Neither named in the vfl. Stringer and possibly hooker or mckernan late outs?

They're both emergencies so you would think they would go anyway.

 

[Fin ice Smuggler]

They're both emergencies so you would think they would go anyway.

It is Essendon, we don't always apply logic?

 

[Milanista28]

Can't believe Trent Mynott won't debut this year, He would've played 8 games for a Richmond, similar to Jack Ross.

 

[masai]

I was optimistic about a win until I saw the umpires......D Margetts will make sure we lose !!

D. Margetts + Freo does not mix.

Mrs Margetts boy is definitely not a plus for Freo.

 

[Mikevk123]

Happy with the team but would of been happy with Clarke running with Fyfe.

 

[Goat Hird]

Must win

Freo can't make the eight but they won't roll over

 

[TheGrizz]

Because we haven’t.

Nah, cant be.
Too obvious.

 

[Falcon27]

Got a last minute ticket to the game. Optimistic, but not expecting a great result!

Will be cheering hard regardless. Go Bombers!!

 

[calyam]

May be a new role for Zaka , playing inside mid and forward

He should really be a half forward who occasionally ventures into the middle.

 

[Falcon27]

He should really be a half forward who occasionally ventures into the middle.

Yeah...maybe in the VFL though.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

Zaka played in VFL he’d get 45 possessions and kick 3 goals. Point is there’s not a lot beating down door to take his place

 

[jmoo wan]

Zaka played in VFL he’d get 45 possessions and kick 3 goals. Point is there’s not a lot beating down door to take his place

that would’ve been handy last week against footscray

 

[Falcon27]

Zaka played in VFL he’d get 45 possessions and kick 3 goals. Point is there’s not a lot beating down door to take his place

Guess the point to the other side of the argument is that supporters want to to see someone like a D Clarke running hard, tackling, putting their body on the line and showing some level of desperation. As opposed to a player constantly trailing behind to avoid contact and taking the odd short step to avoid been first to the ball.
Hypothetical numbers that may be achieved in the VFL has no relevance to current senior form.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

Guess the point to the other side of the argument is that supporters want to to see someone like a D Clarke running hard, tackling, putting their body on the line and showing some level of desperation. As opposed to a player constantly trailing behind to avoid contact and taking the odd short step to avoid been first to the ball.
Hypothetical numbers that may be achieved in the VFL has no relevance to current senior form.

Zaka’s no coward if that’s what you’re suggesting. Forward and in the middle is where he needs to be. Clarke has time, but he’s been very poor last two weeks and kicking and lack of pace hurting us.

 

[Falcon27]

Zaka’s no coward if that’s what you’re suggesting. Forward and in the middle is where he needs to be. Clarke has time, but he’s been very poor last two weeks and kicking and lack of pace hurting us.

Coward is a strong word, and I am not saying he is one. However I think he is experienced enough, and physically adequate enough, to impose himself around the ball. And I don't think he is doing this at all. Also think over an extended period on time his form does not warrant him been in the seniors. Can agree to disagree if you like!