Preview Round 24: Essendon vs Carlolton, Thursday August 21st 7:30pm, MCG

[I Remember Bluey]

McMahon trained with a glove on, was taking marks with no sign of discomfort, probably should play.

No sign of Lav, Duursma or Hobbs

Zach Merrett ran a couple of laps

Ben McKay did full training

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/what-you-missed-on-tv-ross-lyon-on-nas-resigning/news-story/5c571c9d1bd6e33e847c344fde698681

Brad on AFL 360 last night re Merrett:

At Essendon, good luck stopping Zach Merrett from playing in his 250th game with a broken hand.

“He is no guarantee to play but good luck stopping him. He trained today. Literally when he in that tackle broke his hand he knew it would likely need surgery and wanted it booked in within the hour of the game,” Scott said.

“I have heard people say why would you bring him back but we need him back, he is our captain.”

 

[Happyskeret]

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/what-you-missed-on-tv-ross-lyon-on-nas-resigning/news-story/5c571c9d1bd6e33e847c344fde698681

Brad on AFL 360 last night re Merrett:

At Essendon, good luck stopping Zach Merrett from playing in his 250th game with a broken hand.

“He is no guarantee to play but good luck stopping him. He trained today. Literally when he in that tackle broke his hand he knew it would likely need surgery and wanted it booked in within the hour of the game,” Scott said.

“I have heard people say why would you bring him back but we need him back, he is our captain.”

That hand is indefatigable!

 

[jannissary]

will be interesting. when does the injury list usually come out?

 

[Skipper_]

will be interesting. when does the injury list usually come out?

Tuesday nights typically.

Merrett and McMahon have both already been cleared to play per Essendon socials.

 

[King Patty]

McKay, Tsatas, Shiel, Merrett, Johnson all possible inclusions, McMahon hand ok, there may be some selection pressure off a decent hit out. Free hit win against Blues and wont effect our draft pick. But will be a win for all the young kids who it would be nice to get plus spur them on for next year.

 

[windyhill]

Another game, mad how I keep turning up.

 

[jannissary]

McKay, Tsatas, Shiel, Merrett, Johnson all possible inclusions, McMahon hand ok, there may be some selection pressure off a decent hit out. Free hit win against Blues and wont effect our draft pick. But will be a win for all the young kids who it would be nice to get plus spur them on for next year.

thought mckay was still TBC

 

[faible]

The exciting part about this round is that we can argue about team selection twice in the one round of football.

 

[jdstorm]

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/what-you-missed-on-tv-ross-lyon-on-nas-resigning/news-story/5c571c9d1bd6e33e847c344fde698681

Brad on AFL 360 last night re Merrett:

At Essendon, good luck stopping Zach Merrett from playing in his 250th game with a broken hand.

“He is no guarantee to play but good luck stopping him. He trained today. Literally when he in that tackle broke his hand he knew it would likely need surgery and wanted it booked in within the hour of the game,” Scott said.

“I have heard people say why would you bring him back but we need him back, he is our captain.”

Boo Brad Scott

What a flog of a thing to say. Zacs great but the seasons over let’s let some other players have some space to lead on field for 2 games and see what happens

 

[Vindicater]

So based off the injury report I would do

In: Merret, Davey Jr and Johnson
Out: Menzie, Gresham and Hobbs

Gerryn as emergency in case Laverde does not get up.

 

[I Remember Bluey]

Note for Zach, Don't offer to shake hands with Crippa at the coin toss, he will probably try to get an early advantage by trying crush or bite it.

 

[King Patty]

Note for Zach, Don't offer to shake hands with Crippa at the coin toss, he will probably try to get an early advantage by trying crush or bite it.

maybe they will swap jumpers end of game.

 

[DallasCrane316]

 

[VelvetSledge]

CHANGES SINCE LAST TIME:

ESSENDON OUTS: Martin, Caldwell, Setterfield, Johnson, Parish, Caddy, Hobbs, Day-Wicks
ESSENDON INS: Nguyen, Redman, Blakiston, Langford, McMahon, Shiel, Menzie, Unwin

CARLTON OUTS: Cerra, Cincotta, Curnow, Docherty, Fantasia, Fogarty, Lord, McGovern, Silvagni
CARLTON INS: Evans, Young, McKay, Young, Cowan, Moir, Wilson, Durdin, L. Camporeale

First time since about Round 6 that the opposition has had more changes than us between games

 

[Kyptastic]

The Don The Stat Preview for the match against [Redacted] is out now

 

[BomberManU]

The exciting part about this round is that we can argue about team selection twice in the one round of football.

We're used to getting beaten once a round, we've graduated to twice!

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Apologies for the intrusion, fantasy final related query.

Saw that McGrath was named in the back pocket, is it likely he'll run through the middle again given your inclusions?

Cheers.

 

[jannissary]

Apologies for the intrusion, fantasy final related query.

Saw that McGrath was named in the back pocket, is it likely he'll run through the middle again given your inclusions?

Cheers.

most likely will, we have few "proper" rotations without caldwell, parish, tsatas etc being able to play.

 

[GoDons76!]

All I know I hope we win! There is only one team where genuine anger is released throughout the year and it is against these flogs. I even blame Sheedy for our current woes, this club has been cursed since he brought in Allen, Camporeale, Murphy. Just beat the S#$t Stain of a club!

 

[Skipper_]

Apologies for the intrusion, fantasy final related query.

Saw that McGrath was named in the back pocket, is it likely he'll run through the middle again given your inclusions?

Cheers.

I’d still expect him to play predominantly midfield.

 

[naraku]

I'm pissed Gresham keeps getting a game otherwise the selections are fine.


Essendon by 8pts.

 

[Cold Sober]

We're a chance.

 

[King Patty]

Agree, we will see if the players give a stuff for Merretts 250th, hopefully better than Heppells 200th.

 

[Old Campaigner]

Got a text offering $7 tickets to this, must be struggling to fill the joint

 

[Harlequin]

Game day thread here

Game Day - Round 24, Part 1: Essendon v **** Carlton, MCG, 21/8/25, 7.30pm AEST

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