eth-dog
Tier 1 WW Player
Observations
Sydney: The Swans completely shellshocked the reigning premiers in Richmond, an 8 goal second quarter broke it open and they held on after that to record a massive 45 point win. Callum Mills
has been impressive since moving into the midfield, collecting 31 disposals this week whilst Tom Papley
was unstoppable up forward with 4 goals.
Essendon: Had a huge win against St. Kilda, kicking 6 goals in the first, second and last quarters to put up a 75 point win. Darcy Parish
had the best game of his career, collecting 34 disposals, 10 clearances and 9 marks. Cale Hooker
and Jake Stringer
were dominant up front with 5 and 4 goals respectively.
Head to Head (last 5)
Sydney 2-3 Essendon
Form Guide
Sydney: 2-0
Essendon: 0-2
Sportsbet odds
Sydney: $1.26
Essendon: $3.90
Line: 23.5 ($1.90)
Possible sides
Sydney vs Essendon
FB: Jayden Laverde
- Brandon Zerk-Thatcher
- Nick Hind
FF: Sam Reid
- Logan McDonald - Tom Papley
HB: Jordan Ridley
- Aaron Francis - Dyson Heppell
HF: Isaac Heeney
- Lance Franklin - Errol Gulden
MF: Nikolas Cox - Andrew McGrath
- Zachary Merrett
MF: Justin McInerney
- Luke Parker
- Nick Blakey
HF: Will Snelling
- Harrison Jones - Alec Waterman
HB: Jake Lloyd
- Dane Rampe
- Braeden Campbell
FF: Jake Stringer
- Cale Hooker
- Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti
i
FB: Harry Cunningham - Tom McCartin
- Jordan Dawson
OB: Peter Wright - Darcy Parish
- Kyle Langford
OB: Tom Hickey
- Callum Mills
- Oliver Florent
IC: Matthew Guelfi - Archie Perkins - Devon Smith
- Brayden Ham
IC: Chad Warner
- George Hewett
- Josh Kennedy - Sam Wicks
IS: Tom Cutler
IS: Will Hayward
Essendon in: Dyson Heppell; out: Mason Redman
(hamstring)
Sydney in: Lance Franklin, Will Hayward
(sub); Out: Hayden McLean
(omit), Jack Bell (sub)
Sydney defence vs Essendon forward line
Essendon's forward line has had two good games so far, averaging a goal 27.7% of the time it's entered their forward 50 so far. Sydney hae done pretty well so far, conceding a goal 22.1% of the time it enters their defensive 50. Essendon brought Jake Stringer
back into their side last week, which will be important for someone like Harrison Jones, as it'll take someone like Dane Rampe
to cover the powerful medium forward. Cale Hooker
will be up against young Tom McCartin
, who has been a revelation since moving into defence, finding his niche back there as opposed to playing forward. The interesting one will be how Harry Cunningham deals with Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti
, who has started the year in fine form so far.
Midfield/rucks battle
Both teams have struggled to win clearances so far this year, the Swans ranked 13th in clearance difference, the Bombers 15th. However Sydney are 4th in contested possession difference to Essendon's 16th, showing that they're stronger at winning disputed ball around the ground. Given the injuries to Essendon through the middle it isn't a surprise, the Dons really only having two of their first choice inside group in Andrew McGrath
and Darcy Parish
, and they'll need support from the likes of outside midfielder Kyle Langford
, second gamer Archie Perkins and Jack of All Trades Matt Guelfi
, which isn't the strongest inside group on paper, whilst Sydney have close to their best grouping with Luke Parker
, Oliver Florent
, Callum Mills
, George Hewett
and Josh Kennedy all running through there. On the outside the Dons will be hoping to get a better match up with someone like Zach Merrett adding plenty of class, alongside young players Nikolas Cox and Brayden Ham
, opposed to the likes of Justin McInerney
and Nick Blakey
. Rucks wise, expect Sydney's big man Tom Hickey
to have an advantage over forward/ruck Peter Wright.
Essendon defence vs Sydney forward line
Sydney started the year with a bang up front, kicking a goal 29.7% of the time it enters forward 50 so far. Essendon's defence has been very leaky at the start of this year, conceding a goal 24.4% of the time it enters their defensive 50. Most of the attention will be on champion forward Lance Franklin, who coincidentally has a fantastic record against Essendon, likely to be manned up by Aaron Francis, which isn't really ideal but the Dons don't have much choice. Last year's pick 4 Logan McDonald will probably go against Brandon Zerk-Thatcher
, whilst star small forward Tom Papley
will go head to head with Nick Hind
, who has been the #1 small defender for the Dons to go along with his run and dash.
X-Factor Player
Errol Gulden is a young gun who has burst onto the scene as a forward who can rotate onto a wing. His speed and skills will be vital for the Swans over the journey, expect him to light up the SCG this week and many times after that.
Key stat
Sydney: Clearance difference. Control the middle and Essendon won't get enough scoring opportunities to win the game.
Essendon: Forward conversion. Essendon can win this game, despite all the predictions, but they need to capitalise against an undersized Sydney defence.
Tip
Sydney are looking a very strong outfit, should get over the line here. Swans by 17
Sydney: The Swans completely shellshocked the reigning premiers in Richmond, an 8 goal second quarter broke it open and they held on after that to record a massive 45 point win. Callum Mills
PLAYERCARDSTART
14
Callum Mills
- Age
- 27
- Ht
- 188cm
- Wt
- 86kg
- Pos.
- Mid
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 18.2
- 5star
- K
- 10.8
- 4star
- HB
- 7.4
- 5star
- M
- 5.3
- 5star
- T
- 2.6
- 4star
- CL
- 0.6
- 3star
- D
- 18.4
- 4star
- K
- 11.5
- 4star
- HB
- 6.9
- 4star
- M
- 5.4
- 5star
- T
- 3.4
- 4star
- CL
- 1.4
- 4star
- D
- 17.0
- 5star
- K
- 9.4
- 4star
- HB
- 7.6
- 5star
- M
- 4.4
- 4star
- T
- 2.8
- 5star
- CL
- 1.2
- 4star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
11
Tom Papley
- Age
- 27
- Ht
- 177cm
- Wt
- 77kg
- Pos.
- Fwd
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 14.1
- 4star
- K
- 9.1
- 4star
- HB
- 5.0
- 4star
- M
- 3.7
- 4star
- T
- 3.2
- 5star
- G
- 1.5
- 5star
- D
- 12.3
- 3star
- K
- 8.9
- 4star
- HB
- 3.4
- 2star
- M
- 4.5
- 4star
- T
- 1.5
- 2star
- G
- 2.4
- 5star
- D
- 13.4
- 4star
- K
- 8.0
- 3star
- HB
- 5.4
- 4star
- M
- 3.4
- 4star
- T
- 3.4
- 5star
- G
- 1.6
- 5star
PLAYERCARDEND
Essendon: Had a huge win against St. Kilda, kicking 6 goals in the first, second and last quarters to put up a 75 point win. Darcy Parish
PLAYERCARDSTART
3
Darcy Parish
- Age
- 26
- Ht
- 180cm
- Wt
- 81kg
- Pos.
- Mid
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 20.4
- 5star
- K
- 9.2
- 4star
- HB
- 11.2
- 5star
- M
- 3.2
- 3star
- T
- 3.3
- 5star
- CL
- 3.2
- 5star
- D
- 16.6
- 4star
- K
- 7.4
- 3star
- HB
- 9.1
- 5star
- M
- 1.4
- 2star
- T
- 2.0
- 3star
- CL
- 3.1
- 4star
- D
- 22.2
- 5star
- K
- 7.6
- 3star
- HB
- 14.6
- 5star
- M
- 3.2
- 4star
- T
- 4.4
- 5star
- CL
- 3.6
- 5star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
26
Cale Hooker
- Age
- 35
- Ht
- 198cm
- Wt
- 103kg
- Pos.
- D/F
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 16.2
- 4star
- K
- 8.2
- 3star
- HB
- 8.0
- 5star
- M
- 6.3
- 5star
- T
- 1.8
- 4star
- MG
- 213.6
- 3star
- D
- 11.8
- 3star
- K
- 5.8
- 2star
- HB
- 6.0
- 3star
- M
- 5.0
- 5star
- T
- 0.8
- 1star
- MG
- 107.0
- 2star
- D
- 14.6
- 4star
- K
- 3.2
- 2star
- HB
- 11.4
- 5star
- M
- 4.4
- 4star
- T
- 1.4
- 4star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
25
Jake Stringer
- Age
- 29
- Ht
- 192cm
- Wt
- 92kg
- Pos.
- Fwd
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 12.9
- 3star
- K
- 8.5
- 3star
- HB
- 4.4
- 3star
- M
- 3.3
- 3star
- T
- 2.5
- 4star
- G
- 1.8
- 5star
- D
- 8.5
- 2star
- K
- 7.0
- 3star
- HB
- 1.5
- 1star
- M
- 2.8
- 3star
- T
- 3.8
- 4star
- G
- 2.5
- 5star
- D
- 7.2
- 2star
- K
- 4.8
- 2star
- HB
- 2.4
- 3star
- M
- 2.6
- 3star
- T
- 1.4
- 4star
- G
- 1.4
- 5star
PLAYERCARDEND
Head to Head (last 5)
Sydney 2-3 Essendon
Form Guide
Sydney: 2-0
Essendon: 0-2
Sportsbet odds
Sydney: $1.26
Essendon: $3.90
Line: 23.5 ($1.90)
Possible sides
Sydney vs Essendon
FB: Jayden Laverde
PLAYERCARDSTART
15
Jayden Laverde
- Age
- 28
- Ht
- 193cm
- Wt
- 92kg
- Pos.
- Def
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 11.8
- 3star
- K
- 6.3
- 2star
- HB
- 5.4
- 4star
- M
- 3.9
- 4star
- T
- 2.8
- 4star
- MG
- 152.8
- 2star
- D
- 8.8
- 2star
- K
- 5.0
- 2star
- HB
- 3.8
- 3star
- M
- 3.3
- 3star
- T
- 2.5
- 3star
- MG
- 116.5
- 2star
- D
- 11.2
- 3star
- K
- 5.4
- 2star
- HB
- 5.8
- 4star
- M
- 3.2
- 4star
- T
- 3.6
- 5star
- MG
- 141.2
- 3star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
25
Brandon...
- Age
- 25
- Ht
- 195cm
- Wt
- 91kg
- Pos.
- Def
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 11.5
- 3star
- K
- 8.5
- 3star
- HB
- 3.0
- 3star
- M
- 4.5
- 4star
- T
- 1.5
- 3star
- MG
- 148.5
- 2star
- D
- 12.0
- 3star
- K
- 7.0
- 3star
- HB
- 5.0
- 3star
- M
- 3.0
- 3star
- T
- 0.0
- 1star
- MG
- 124.0
- 2star
- D
- 11.5
- 3star
- K
- 8.5
- 4star
- HB
- 3.0
- 3star
- M
- 4.5
- 5star
- T
- 1.5
- 4star
- MG
- 148.5
- 3star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
19
Nick Hind
- Age
- 29
- Ht
- 180cm
- Wt
- 78kg
- Pos.
- Def
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 10.7
- 3star
- K
- 7.2
- 3star
- HB
- 3.5
- 3star
- M
- 2.0
- 2star
- T
- 1.9
- 4star
- MG
- 117.0
- 2star
- D
- 9.5
- 2star
- K
- 4.0
- 1star
- HB
- 5.5
- 3star
- M
- 2.0
- 2star
- T
- 2.0
- 3star
- MG
- 117.0
- 2star
- D
- 10.2
- 3star
- K
- 7.2
- 3star
- HB
- 3.0
- 3star
- M
- 2.0
- 3star
- T
- 2.2
- 4star
PLAYERCARDEND
FF: Sam Reid
PLAYERCARDSTART
20
Sam Reid
- Age
- 32
- Ht
- 196cm
- Wt
- 96kg
- Pos.
- Fwd
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 11.3
- 3star
- K
- 6.3
- 2star
- HB
- 5.0
- 4star
- M
- 4.7
- 4star
- T
- 2.2
- 4star
- G
- 1.1
- 4star
- D
- 12.0
- 3star
- K
- 6.0
- 2star
- HB
- 6.0
- 3star
- M
- 4.0
- 4star
- T
- 0.0
- 1star
- G
- 1.0
- 4star
- D
- 9.4
- 3star
- K
- 5.4
- 2star
- HB
- 4.0
- 3star
- M
- 4.4
- 4star
- T
- 1.8
- 4star
- G
- 0.4
- 3star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
11
Tom Papley
- Age
- 27
- Ht
- 177cm
- Wt
- 77kg
- Pos.
- Fwd
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 14.1
- 4star
- K
- 9.1
- 4star
- HB
- 5.0
- 4star
- M
- 3.7
- 4star
- T
- 3.2
- 5star
- G
- 1.5
- 5star
- D
- 12.3
- 3star
- K
- 8.9
- 4star
- HB
- 3.4
- 2star
- M
- 4.5
- 4star
- T
- 1.5
- 2star
- G
- 2.4
- 5star
- D
- 13.4
- 4star
- K
- 8.0
- 3star
- HB
- 5.4
- 4star
- M
- 3.4
- 4star
- T
- 3.4
- 5star
- G
- 1.6
- 5star
PLAYERCARDEND
HB: Jordan Ridley
PLAYERCARDSTART
14
Jordan Ridley
- Age
- 25
- Ht
- 195cm
- Wt
- 94kg
- Pos.
- Def
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 15.6
- 4star
- K
- 11.1
- 4star
- HB
- 4.5
- 3star
- M
- 6.4
- 5star
- T
- 1.7
- 4star
- MG
- 244.8
- 4star
- D
- 17.0
- 4star
- K
- 11.9
- 5star
- HB
- 5.1
- 3star
- M
- 6.7
- 5star
- T
- 1.7
- 3star
- MG
- 265.4
- 4star
- D
- 13.8
- 4star
- K
- 9.6
- 4star
- HB
- 4.2
- 4star
- M
- 5.2
- 5star
- T
- 1.4
- 4star
- MG
- 208.2
- 4star
PLAYERCARDEND
HF: Isaac Heeney
PLAYERCARDSTART
5
Isaac Heeney
- Age
- 27
- Ht
- 185cm
- Wt
- 88kg
- Pos.
- Fwd
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 18.2
- 5star
- K
- 10.4
- 4star
- HB
- 7.7
- 5star
- M
- 4.9
- 5star
- T
- 4.1
- 5star
- G
- 1.0
- 4star
- D
- 14.3
- 3star
- K
- 8.8
- 4star
- HB
- 5.5
- 3star
- M
- 4.8
- 4star
- T
- 2.5
- 3star
- G
- 1.2
- 5star
- D
- 10.4
- 3star
- K
- 7.2
- 3star
- HB
- 3.2
- 3star
- M
- 2.8
- 3star
- T
- 2.4
- 4star
- G
- 1.0
- 4star
PLAYERCARDEND
MF: Nikolas Cox - Andrew McGrath
PLAYERCARDSTART
1
Andrew Mcgrath
- Age
- 25
- Ht
- 180cm
- Wt
- 83kg
- Pos.
- Def
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 22.7
- 5star
- K
- 11.6
- 4star
- HB
- 11.1
- 5star
- M
- 1.6
- 2star
- T
- 6.4
- 5star
- MG
- 252.9
- 4star
- D
- 22.7
- 5star
- K
- 11.6
- 4star
- HB
- 11.1
- 5star
- M
- 1.6
- 2star
- T
- 6.4
- 5star
- MG
- 252.9
- 4star
- D
- 22.0
- 5star
- K
- 11.0
- 4star
- HB
- 11.0
- 5star
- M
- 1.2
- 2star
- T
- 6.4
- 5star
- MG
- 219.0
- 4star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
7
Zachary Merrett
- Age
- 28
- Ht
- 179cm
- Wt
- 83kg
- Pos.
- Mid
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 23.2
- 5star
- K
- 11.3
- 4star
- HB
- 11.8
- 5star
- M
- 4.2
- 4star
- T
- 3.7
- 5star
- CL
- 3.5
- 5star
- D
- 23.2
- 5star
- K
- 11.3
- 4star
- HB
- 11.8
- 5star
- M
- 4.2
- 4star
- T
- 3.7
- 4star
- CL
- 3.5
- 4star
- D
- 21.2
- 5star
- K
- 9.6
- 4star
- HB
- 11.6
- 5star
- M
- 3.2
- 4star
- T
- 3.2
- 5star
- CL
- 3.0
- 5star
PLAYERCARDEND
MF: Justin McInerney
PLAYERCARDSTART
27
Justin Mcinerney
- Age
- 23
- Ht
- 189cm
- Wt
- 83kg
- Pos.
- Mid
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 10.2
- 3star
- K
- 4.4
- 2star
- HB
- 5.8
- 4star
- M
- 1.8
- 2star
- T
- 2.0
- 4star
- CL
- 0.6
- 3star
- D
- 12.5
- 3star
- K
- 5.3
- 2star
- HB
- 7.3
- 4star
- M
- 2.3
- 2star
- T
- 2.0
- 3star
- CL
- 0.5
- 3star
- D
- 10.2
- 3star
- K
- 4.4
- 2star
- HB
- 5.8
- 4star
- M
- 1.8
- 2star
- T
- 2.0
- 4star
- CL
- 0.6
- 3star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
26
Luke Parker
- Age
- 31
- Ht
- 183cm
- Wt
- 88kg
- Pos.
- Mid
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 24.2
- 5star
- K
- 12.6
- 5star
- HB
- 11.6
- 5star
- M
- 3.8
- 4star
- T
- 5.6
- 5star
- CL
- 5.8
- 5star
- D
- 22.1
- 5star
- K
- 12.3
- 5star
- HB
- 9.9
- 5star
- M
- 3.9
- 4star
- T
- 5.0
- 5star
- CL
- 5.5
- 5star
- D
- 21.2
- 5star
- K
- 11.4
- 4star
- HB
- 9.8
- 5star
- M
- 2.0
- 3star
- T
- 8.0
- 5star
- CL
- 5.2
- 5star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
22
Nick Blakey
- Age
- 24
- Ht
- 196cm
- Wt
- 83kg
- Pos.
- Def
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 9.9
- 3star
- K
- 7.0
- 3star
- HB
- 2.9
- 3star
- M
- 2.3
- 2star
- T
- 2.4
- 4star
- MG
- 189.1
- 3star
- D
- 8.1
- 2star
- K
- 6.3
- 3star
- HB
- 1.9
- 1star
- M
- 2.1
- 2star
- T
- 2.6
- 4star
- MG
- 189.1
- 3star
- D
- 7.2
- 2star
- K
- 5.2
- 2star
- HB
- 2.0
- 2star
- M
- 1.2
- 2star
- T
- 1.2
- 3star
PLAYERCARDEND
HF: Will Snelling
PLAYERCARDSTART
11
Will Snelling
- Age
- 26
- Ht
- 175cm
- Wt
- 79kg
- Pos.
- Fwd
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 14.1
- 4star
- K
- 4.7
- 2star
- HB
- 9.4
- 5star
- M
- 1.8
- 2star
- T
- 4.8
- 5star
- G
- 0.8
- 4star
- D
- 12.6
- 3star
- K
- 4.3
- 2star
- HB
- 8.3
- 4star
- M
- 1.3
- 1star
- T
- 5.6
- 5star
- G
- 0.4
- 3star
- D
- 16.2
- 4star
- K
- 5.2
- 2star
- HB
- 11.0
- 5star
- M
- 2.4
- 3star
- T
- 3.8
- 5star
- G
- 1.2
- 4star
PLAYERCARDEND
HB: Jake Lloyd
PLAYERCARDSTART
44
Jake Lloyd
- Age
- 30
- Ht
- 182cm
- Wt
- 81kg
- Pos.
- Def
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 23.4
- 5star
- K
- 14.4
- 5star
- HB
- 9.0
- 5star
- M
- 4.3
- 4star
- T
- 1.9
- 4star
- MG
- 403.9
- 5star
- D
- 23.4
- 5star
- K
- 14.4
- 5star
- HB
- 9.0
- 4star
- M
- 4.3
- 4star
- T
- 1.9
- 3star
- MG
- 403.9
- 5star
- D
- 23.2
- 5star
- K
- 13.4
- 5star
- HB
- 9.8
- 5star
- M
- 4.2
- 4star
- T
- 2.2
- 4star
- MG
- 357.4
- 5star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
24
Dane Rampe
- Age
- 33
- Ht
- 187cm
- Wt
- 89kg
- Pos.
- Def
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 17.0
- 4star
- K
- 10.6
- 4star
- HB
- 6.4
- 4star
- M
- 4.9
- 5star
- T
- 2.5
- 4star
- MG
- 358.8
- 5star
- D
- 14.1
- 3star
- K
- 9.0
- 4star
- HB
- 5.1
- 3star
- M
- 3.4
- 3star
- T
- 1.5
- 2star
- MG
- 284.5
- 4star
- D
- 10.6
- 3star
- K
- 7.2
- 3star
- HB
- 3.4
- 3star
- M
- 2.4
- 3star
- T
- 1.4
- 4star
PLAYERCARDEND
FF: Jake Stringer
PLAYERCARDSTART
25
Jake Stringer
- Age
- 29
- Ht
- 192cm
- Wt
- 92kg
- Pos.
- Fwd
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 12.9
- 3star
- K
- 8.5
- 3star
- HB
- 4.4
- 3star
- M
- 3.3
- 3star
- T
- 2.5
- 4star
- G
- 1.8
- 5star
- D
- 8.5
- 2star
- K
- 7.0
- 3star
- HB
- 1.5
- 1star
- M
- 2.8
- 3star
- T
- 3.8
- 4star
- G
- 2.5
- 5star
- D
- 7.2
- 2star
- K
- 4.8
- 2star
- HB
- 2.4
- 3star
- M
- 2.6
- 3star
- T
- 1.4
- 4star
- G
- 1.4
- 5star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
26
Cale Hooker
- Age
- 35
- Ht
- 198cm
- Wt
- 103kg
- Pos.
- D/F
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 16.2
- 4star
- K
- 8.2
- 3star
- HB
- 8.0
- 5star
- M
- 6.3
- 5star
- T
- 1.8
- 4star
- MG
- 213.6
- 3star
- D
- 11.8
- 3star
- K
- 5.8
- 2star
- HB
- 6.0
- 3star
- M
- 5.0
- 5star
- T
- 0.8
- 1star
- MG
- 107.0
- 2star
- D
- 14.6
- 4star
- K
- 3.2
- 2star
- HB
- 11.4
- 5star
- M
- 4.4
- 4star
- T
- 1.4
- 4star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
43
Anthony...
- Age
- 30
- Ht
- 171cm
- Wt
- 78kg
- Pos.
- Fwd
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 12.6
- 3star
- K
- 7.6
- 3star
- HB
- 5.1
- 4star
- M
- 3.3
- 3star
- T
- 3.9
- 5star
- G
- 1.1
- 4star
- D
- 8.7
- 2star
- K
- 4.5
- 2star
- HB
- 4.2
- 3star
- M
- 1.7
- 2star
- T
- 3.8
- 4star
- G
- 1.2
- 5star
- D
- 16.8
- 4star
- K
- 9.6
- 4star
- HB
- 7.2
- 5star
- M
- 3.2
- 4star
- T
- 3.2
- 5star
- G
- 0.0
- 1star
PLAYERCARDEND
FB: Harry Cunningham - Tom McCartin
PLAYERCARDSTART
30
Tom Mccartin
- Age
- 24
- Ht
- 194cm
- Wt
- 99kg
- Pos.
- Def
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 9.3
- 2star
- K
- 5.6
- 2star
- HB
- 3.7
- 3star
- M
- 3.7
- 4star
- T
- 1.6
- 4star
- MG
- 129.5
- 2star
- D
- 7.2
- 2star
- K
- 4.4
- 2star
- HB
- 2.8
- 2star
- M
- 3.2
- 3star
- T
- 0.8
- 1star
- MG
- 87.4
- 2star
- D
- 9.0
- 3star
- K
- 5.0
- 2star
- HB
- 4.0
- 3star
- M
- 2.8
- 3star
- T
- 2.0
- 4star
- MG
- 168.0
- 3star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
12
Jordan Dawson
- Age
- 27
- Ht
- 191cm
- Wt
- 91kg
- Pos.
- Mid
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 17.0
- 4star
- K
- 11.4
- 4star
- HB
- 5.7
- 4star
- M
- 4.8
- 5star
- T
- 2.8
- 4star
- CL
- 0.6
- 3star
- D
- 15.7
- 4star
- K
- 10.9
- 4star
- HB
- 4.9
- 3star
- M
- 2.9
- 3star
- T
- 2.0
- 3star
- CL
- 0.4
- 3star
- D
- 11.8
- 3star
- K
- 7.8
- 3star
- HB
- 4.0
- 3star
- M
- 5.0
- 5star
- T
- 3.0
- 5star
- CL
- 0.6
- 3star
PLAYERCARDEND
OB: Peter Wright - Darcy Parish
PLAYERCARDSTART
3
Darcy Parish
- Age
- 26
- Ht
- 180cm
- Wt
- 81kg
- Pos.
- Mid
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 20.4
- 5star
- K
- 9.2
- 4star
- HB
- 11.2
- 5star
- M
- 3.2
- 3star
- T
- 3.3
- 5star
- CL
- 3.2
- 5star
- D
- 16.6
- 4star
- K
- 7.4
- 3star
- HB
- 9.1
- 5star
- M
- 1.4
- 2star
- T
- 2.0
- 3star
- CL
- 3.1
- 4star
- D
- 22.2
- 5star
- K
- 7.6
- 3star
- HB
- 14.6
- 5star
- M
- 3.2
- 4star
- T
- 4.4
- 5star
- CL
- 3.6
- 5star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
4
Kyle Langford
- Age
- 27
- Ht
- 192cm
- Wt
- 88kg
- Pos.
- Fwd
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 15.7
- 4star
- K
- 8.3
- 3star
- HB
- 7.3
- 5star
- M
- 3.9
- 4star
- T
- 3.3
- 5star
- G
- 0.7
- 4star
- D
- 17.4
- 4star
- K
- 9.0
- 4star
- HB
- 8.4
- 4star
- M
- 4.4
- 4star
- T
- 1.6
- 3star
- G
- 0.7
- 4star
- D
- 8.2
- 2star
- K
- 3.2
- 2star
- HB
- 5.0
- 4star
- M
- 2.0
- 3star
- T
- 2.6
- 4star
- G
- 0.6
- 3star
PLAYERCARDEND
OB: Tom Hickey
PLAYERCARDSTART
31
Tom Hickey
- Age
- 33
- Ht
- 202cm
- Wt
- 97kg
- Pos.
- Ruck
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 11.9
- 3star
- K
- 5.0
- 2star
- HB
- 6.9
- 4star
- CL
- 2.8
- 4star
- HO
- 19.1
- 5star
- D
- 4.0
- 1star
- K
- 1.5
- 1star
- HB
- 2.5
- 2star
- CL
- 1.0
- 3star
- HO
- 7.0
- 5star
- D
- 11.2
- 3star
- K
- 4.2
- 2star
- HB
- 7.0
- 5star
- CL
- 0.4
- 3star
- HO
- 8.6
- 5star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
14
Callum Mills
- Age
- 27
- Ht
- 188cm
- Wt
- 86kg
- Pos.
- Mid
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 18.2
- 5star
- K
- 10.8
- 4star
- HB
- 7.4
- 5star
- M
- 5.3
- 5star
- T
- 2.6
- 4star
- CL
- 0.6
- 3star
- D
- 18.4
- 4star
- K
- 11.5
- 4star
- HB
- 6.9
- 4star
- M
- 5.4
- 5star
- T
- 3.4
- 4star
- CL
- 1.4
- 4star
- D
- 17.0
- 5star
- K
- 9.4
- 4star
- HB
- 7.6
- 5star
- M
- 4.4
- 4star
- T
- 2.8
- 5star
- CL
- 1.2
- 4star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
13
Oliver Florent
- Age
- 25
- Ht
- 184cm
- Wt
- 84kg
- Pos.
- Def
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 16.7
- 4star
- K
- 9.9
- 4star
- HB
- 6.8
- 4star
- M
- 3.0
- 3star
- T
- 2.2
- 4star
- MG
- 350.0
- 5star
- D
- 18.3
- 4star
- K
- 11.7
- 5star
- HB
- 6.6
- 4star
- M
- 3.0
- 3star
- T
- 2.1
- 3star
- MG
- 350.0
- 5star
- D
- 9.6
- 3star
- K
- 6.2
- 3star
- HB
- 3.4
- 3star
- M
- 1.0
- 1star
- T
- 2.2
- 4star
PLAYERCARDEND
IC: Matthew Guelfi - Archie Perkins - Devon Smith
PLAYERCARDSTART
5
Devon Smith
- Age
- 30
- Ht
- 176cm
- Wt
- 78kg
- Pos.
- Fwd
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 18.8
- 5star
- K
- 11.1
- 4star
- HB
- 7.8
- 5star
- M
- 3.3
- 3star
- T
- 5.3
- 5star
- G
- 0.9
- 4star
- D
- 16.3
- 4star
- K
- 9.1
- 4star
- HB
- 7.1
- 4star
- M
- 2.3
- 2star
- T
- 5.0
- 5star
- G
- 0.6
- 4star
- D
- 15.6
- 4star
- K
- 9.2
- 4star
- HB
- 6.4
- 4star
- M
- 3.0
- 3star
- T
- 4.0
- 5star
- G
- 0.2
- 3star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
33
Brayden Ham
- Age
- 24
- Ht
- 182cm
- Wt
- 77kg
- Pos.
- M/F
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 10.7
- 3star
- K
- 7.7
- 3star
- HB
- 3.0
- 3star
- M
- 3.1
- 3star
- T
- 2.0
- 4star
- CL
- 0.6
- 3star
- D
- 11.5
- 3star
- K
- 8.3
- 3star
- HB
- 3.3
- 2star
- M
- 2.8
- 3star
- T
- 1.5
- 2star
- CL
- 0.5
- 3star
- D
- 10.0
- 3star
- K
- 7.2
- 3star
- HB
- 2.8
- 3star
- M
- 3.4
- 4star
- T
- 2.4
- 4star
- CL
- 0.6
- 3star
PLAYERCARDEND
IC: Chad Warner
PLAYERCARDSTART
1
Chad Warner
- Age
- 22
- Ht
- 185cm
- Wt
- 82kg
- Pos.
- Mid
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 7.0
- 2star
- K
- 4.5
- 2star
- HB
- 2.5
- 2star
- M
- 1.5
- 2star
- T
- 1.5
- 3star
- CL
- 0.0
- 1star
- D
- 7.0
- 1star
- K
- 4.5
- 2star
- HB
- 2.5
- 2star
- M
- 1.5
- 2star
- T
- 1.5
- 2star
- CL
- 0.0
- 1star
- D
- 7.0
- 2star
- K
- 4.5
- 2star
- HB
- 2.5
- 3star
- M
- 1.5
- 2star
- T
- 1.5
- 4star
- CL
- 0.0
- 1star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
29
George Hewett
- Age
- 28
- Ht
- 187cm
- Wt
- 87kg
- Pos.
- Mid
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 17.7
- 4star
- K
- 7.4
- 3star
- HB
- 10.3
- 5star
- M
- 2.7
- 3star
- T
- 4.1
- 5star
- CL
- 3.3
- 5star
- D
- 13.8
- 3star
- K
- 4.8
- 2star
- HB
- 9.0
- 4star
- M
- 1.8
- 2star
- T
- 3.2
- 4star
- CL
- 2.8
- 4star
- D
- 11.2
- 3star
- K
- 7.8
- 3star
- HB
- 3.4
- 3star
- M
- 3.4
- 4star
- T
- 4.0
- 5star
- CL
- 0.4
- 3star
PLAYERCARDEND
IS: Tom Cutler
PLAYERCARDSTART
12
Tom Cutler
- Age
- 29
- Ht
- 192cm
- Wt
- 89kg
- Pos.
- D/M
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 18.1
- 4star
- K
- 11.7
- 4star
- HB
- 6.4
- 4star
- M
- 4.7
- 4star
- T
- 1.7
- 4star
- MG
- 317.5
- 4star
- D
- 15.5
- 4star
- K
- 9.5
- 4star
- HB
- 6.0
- 3star
- M
- 4.5
- 4star
- T
- 1.5
- 2star
- MG
- 317.5
- 4star
- D
- 12.0
- 3star
- K
- 8.4
- 4star
- HB
- 3.6
- 3star
- M
- 3.0
- 3star
- T
- 1.0
- 3star
PLAYERCARDEND
IS: Will Hayward
PLAYERCARDSTART
9
Will Hayward
- Age
- 25
- Ht
- 186cm
- Wt
- 83kg
- Pos.
- Fwd
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 10.6
- 3star
- K
- 6.6
- 3star
- HB
- 4.0
- 3star
- M
- 3.4
- 3star
- T
- 2.8
- 4star
- G
- 1.1
- 4star
- D
- 9.0
- 2star
- K
- 4.3
- 2star
- HB
- 4.7
- 3star
- M
- 2.7
- 3star
- T
- 2.7
- 4star
- G
- 0.7
- 4star
- D
- 9.4
- 3star
- K
- 6.2
- 3star
- HB
- 3.2
- 3star
- M
- 2.6
- 3star
- T
- 3.4
- 5star
- G
- 1.4
- 5star
PLAYERCARDEND
Essendon in: Dyson Heppell; out: Mason Redman
PLAYERCARDSTART
27
Mason Redman
- Age
- 26
- Ht
- 187cm
- Wt
- 87kg
- Pos.
- Def
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 15.2
- 4star
- K
- 10.1
- 4star
- HB
- 5.1
- 4star
- M
- 4.2
- 4star
- T
- 2.7
- 4star
- MG
- 262.0
- 4star
- D
- 12.0
- 3star
- K
- 7.8
- 3star
- HB
- 4.2
- 3star
- M
- 3.2
- 3star
- T
- 1.8
- 3star
- MG
- 210.3
- 3star
- D
- 12.0
- 3star
- K
- 7.0
- 3star
- HB
- 5.0
- 4star
- M
- 4.4
- 4star
- T
- 2.4
- 4star
- MG
- 144.2
- 3star
PLAYERCARDEND
Sydney in: Lance Franklin, Will Hayward
PLAYERCARDSTART
9
Will Hayward
- Age
- 25
- Ht
- 186cm
- Wt
- 83kg
- Pos.
- Fwd
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 10.6
- 3star
- K
- 6.6
- 3star
- HB
- 4.0
- 3star
- M
- 3.4
- 3star
- T
- 2.8
- 4star
- G
- 1.1
- 4star
- D
- 9.0
- 2star
- K
- 4.3
- 2star
- HB
- 4.7
- 3star
- M
- 2.7
- 3star
- T
- 2.7
- 4star
- G
- 0.7
- 4star
- D
- 9.4
- 3star
- K
- 6.2
- 3star
- HB
- 3.2
- 3star
- M
- 2.6
- 3star
- T
- 3.4
- 5star
- G
- 1.4
- 5star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
2
Hayden Mclean
- Age
- 25
- Ht
- 197cm
- Wt
- 99kg
- Pos.
- F/R
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 9.1
- 2star
- K
- 5.1
- 2star
- HB
- 4.0
- 3star
- M
- 2.6
- 3star
- T
- 4.0
- 5star
- G
- 0.4
- 3star
- D
- 7.5
- 2star
- K
- 4.5
- 2star
- HB
- 3.0
- 2star
- M
- 2.3
- 2star
- T
- 3.3
- 4star
- G
- 0.8
- 4star
- D
- 10.0
- 3star
- K
- 5.4
- 2star
- HB
- 4.6
- 4star
- M
- 3.0
- 3star
- T
- 4.4
- 5star
- G
- 0.2
- 3star
PLAYERCARDEND
Sydney defence vs Essendon forward line
Essendon's forward line has had two good games so far, averaging a goal 27.7% of the time it's entered their forward 50 so far. Sydney hae done pretty well so far, conceding a goal 22.1% of the time it enters their defensive 50. Essendon brought Jake Stringer
PLAYERCARDSTART
25
Jake Stringer
- Age
- 29
- Ht
- 192cm
- Wt
- 92kg
- Pos.
- Fwd
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 12.9
- 3star
- K
- 8.5
- 3star
- HB
- 4.4
- 3star
- M
- 3.3
- 3star
- T
- 2.5
- 4star
- G
- 1.8
- 5star
- D
- 8.5
- 2star
- K
- 7.0
- 3star
- HB
- 1.5
- 1star
- M
- 2.8
- 3star
- T
- 3.8
- 4star
- G
- 2.5
- 5star
- D
- 7.2
- 2star
- K
- 4.8
- 2star
- HB
- 2.4
- 3star
- M
- 2.6
- 3star
- T
- 1.4
- 4star
- G
- 1.4
- 5star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
24
Dane Rampe
- Age
- 33
- Ht
- 187cm
- Wt
- 89kg
- Pos.
- Def
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 17.0
- 4star
- K
- 10.6
- 4star
- HB
- 6.4
- 4star
- M
- 4.9
- 5star
- T
- 2.5
- 4star
- MG
- 358.8
- 5star
- D
- 14.1
- 3star
- K
- 9.0
- 4star
- HB
- 5.1
- 3star
- M
- 3.4
- 3star
- T
- 1.5
- 2star
- MG
- 284.5
- 4star
- D
- 10.6
- 3star
- K
- 7.2
- 3star
- HB
- 3.4
- 3star
- M
- 2.4
- 3star
- T
- 1.4
- 4star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
26
Cale Hooker
- Age
- 35
- Ht
- 198cm
- Wt
- 103kg
- Pos.
- D/F
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 16.2
- 4star
- K
- 8.2
- 3star
- HB
- 8.0
- 5star
- M
- 6.3
- 5star
- T
- 1.8
- 4star
- MG
- 213.6
- 3star
- D
- 11.8
- 3star
- K
- 5.8
- 2star
- HB
- 6.0
- 3star
- M
- 5.0
- 5star
- T
- 0.8
- 1star
- MG
- 107.0
- 2star
- D
- 14.6
- 4star
- K
- 3.2
- 2star
- HB
- 11.4
- 5star
- M
- 4.4
- 4star
- T
- 1.4
- 4star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
30
Tom Mccartin
- Age
- 24
- Ht
- 194cm
- Wt
- 99kg
- Pos.
- Def
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 9.3
- 2star
- K
- 5.6
- 2star
- HB
- 3.7
- 3star
- M
- 3.7
- 4star
- T
- 1.6
- 4star
- MG
- 129.5
- 2star
- D
- 7.2
- 2star
- K
- 4.4
- 2star
- HB
- 2.8
- 2star
- M
- 3.2
- 3star
- T
- 0.8
- 1star
- MG
- 87.4
- 2star
- D
- 9.0
- 3star
- K
- 5.0
- 2star
- HB
- 4.0
- 3star
- M
- 2.8
- 3star
- T
- 2.0
- 4star
- MG
- 168.0
- 3star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
43
Anthony...
- Age
- 30
- Ht
- 171cm
- Wt
- 78kg
- Pos.
- Fwd
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 12.6
- 3star
- K
- 7.6
- 3star
- HB
- 5.1
- 4star
- M
- 3.3
- 3star
- T
- 3.9
- 5star
- G
- 1.1
- 4star
- D
- 8.7
- 2star
- K
- 4.5
- 2star
- HB
- 4.2
- 3star
- M
- 1.7
- 2star
- T
- 3.8
- 4star
- G
- 1.2
- 5star
- D
- 16.8
- 4star
- K
- 9.6
- 4star
- HB
- 7.2
- 5star
- M
- 3.2
- 4star
- T
- 3.2
- 5star
- G
- 0.0
- 1star
PLAYERCARDEND
Midfield/rucks battle
Both teams have struggled to win clearances so far this year, the Swans ranked 13th in clearance difference, the Bombers 15th. However Sydney are 4th in contested possession difference to Essendon's 16th, showing that they're stronger at winning disputed ball around the ground. Given the injuries to Essendon through the middle it isn't a surprise, the Dons really only having two of their first choice inside group in Andrew McGrath
PLAYERCARDSTART
1
Andrew Mcgrath
- Age
- 25
- Ht
- 180cm
- Wt
- 83kg
- Pos.
- Def
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 22.7
- 5star
- K
- 11.6
- 4star
- HB
- 11.1
- 5star
- M
- 1.6
- 2star
- T
- 6.4
- 5star
- MG
- 252.9
- 4star
- D
- 22.7
- 5star
- K
- 11.6
- 4star
- HB
- 11.1
- 5star
- M
- 1.6
- 2star
- T
- 6.4
- 5star
- MG
- 252.9
- 4star
- D
- 22.0
- 5star
- K
- 11.0
- 4star
- HB
- 11.0
- 5star
- M
- 1.2
- 2star
- T
- 6.4
- 5star
- MG
- 219.0
- 4star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
3
Darcy Parish
- Age
- 26
- Ht
- 180cm
- Wt
- 81kg
- Pos.
- Mid
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 20.4
- 5star
- K
- 9.2
- 4star
- HB
- 11.2
- 5star
- M
- 3.2
- 3star
- T
- 3.3
- 5star
- CL
- 3.2
- 5star
- D
- 16.6
- 4star
- K
- 7.4
- 3star
- HB
- 9.1
- 5star
- M
- 1.4
- 2star
- T
- 2.0
- 3star
- CL
- 3.1
- 4star
- D
- 22.2
- 5star
- K
- 7.6
- 3star
- HB
- 14.6
- 5star
- M
- 3.2
- 4star
- T
- 4.4
- 5star
- CL
- 3.6
- 5star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
4
Kyle Langford
- Age
- 27
- Ht
- 192cm
- Wt
- 88kg
- Pos.
- Fwd
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 15.7
- 4star
- K
- 8.3
- 3star
- HB
- 7.3
- 5star
- M
- 3.9
- 4star
- T
- 3.3
- 5star
- G
- 0.7
- 4star
- D
- 17.4
- 4star
- K
- 9.0
- 4star
- HB
- 8.4
- 4star
- M
- 4.4
- 4star
- T
- 1.6
- 3star
- G
- 0.7
- 4star
- D
- 8.2
- 2star
- K
- 3.2
- 2star
- HB
- 5.0
- 4star
- M
- 2.0
- 3star
- T
- 2.6
- 4star
- G
- 0.6
- 3star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
35
Matt Guelfi
- Age
- 26
- Ht
- 184cm
- Wt
- 82kg
- Pos.
- Fwd
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 14.1
- 4star
- K
- 8.1
- 3star
- HB
- 6.1
- 4star
- M
- 3.2
- 3star
- T
- 2.9
- 4star
- G
- 0.2
- 2star
- D
- 10.5
- 3star
- K
- 5.0
- 2star
- HB
- 5.5
- 3star
- M
- 2.5
- 3star
- T
- 1.5
- 2star
- G
- 0.0
- 1star
- D
- 17.2
- 5star
- K
- 11.0
- 4star
- HB
- 6.2
- 4star
- M
- 5.0
- 5star
- T
- 3.0
- 5star
- G
- 0.2
- 3star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
26
Luke Parker
- Age
- 31
- Ht
- 183cm
- Wt
- 88kg
- Pos.
- Mid
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 24.2
- 5star
- K
- 12.6
- 5star
- HB
- 11.6
- 5star
- M
- 3.8
- 4star
- T
- 5.6
- 5star
- CL
- 5.8
- 5star
- D
- 22.1
- 5star
- K
- 12.3
- 5star
- HB
- 9.9
- 5star
- M
- 3.9
- 4star
- T
- 5.0
- 5star
- CL
- 5.5
- 5star
- D
- 21.2
- 5star
- K
- 11.4
- 4star
- HB
- 9.8
- 5star
- M
- 2.0
- 3star
- T
- 8.0
- 5star
- CL
- 5.2
- 5star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
13
Oliver Florent
- Age
- 25
- Ht
- 184cm
- Wt
- 84kg
- Pos.
- Def
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 16.7
- 4star
- K
- 9.9
- 4star
- HB
- 6.8
- 4star
- M
- 3.0
- 3star
- T
- 2.2
- 4star
- MG
- 350.0
- 5star
- D
- 18.3
- 4star
- K
- 11.7
- 5star
- HB
- 6.6
- 4star
- M
- 3.0
- 3star
- T
- 2.1
- 3star
- MG
- 350.0
- 5star
- D
- 9.6
- 3star
- K
- 6.2
- 3star
- HB
- 3.4
- 3star
- M
- 1.0
- 1star
- T
- 2.2
- 4star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
14
Callum Mills
- Age
- 27
- Ht
- 188cm
- Wt
- 86kg
- Pos.
- Mid
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 18.2
- 5star
- K
- 10.8
- 4star
- HB
- 7.4
- 5star
- M
- 5.3
- 5star
- T
- 2.6
- 4star
- CL
- 0.6
- 3star
- D
- 18.4
- 4star
- K
- 11.5
- 4star
- HB
- 6.9
- 4star
- M
- 5.4
- 5star
- T
- 3.4
- 4star
- CL
- 1.4
- 4star
- D
- 17.0
- 5star
- K
- 9.4
- 4star
- HB
- 7.6
- 5star
- M
- 4.4
- 4star
- T
- 2.8
- 5star
- CL
- 1.2
- 4star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
29
George Hewett
- Age
- 28
- Ht
- 187cm
- Wt
- 87kg
- Pos.
- Mid
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 17.7
- 4star
- K
- 7.4
- 3star
- HB
- 10.3
- 5star
- M
- 2.7
- 3star
- T
- 4.1
- 5star
- CL
- 3.3
- 5star
- D
- 13.8
- 3star
- K
- 4.8
- 2star
- HB
- 9.0
- 4star
- M
- 1.8
- 2star
- T
- 3.2
- 4star
- CL
- 2.8
- 4star
- D
- 11.2
- 3star
- K
- 7.8
- 3star
- HB
- 3.4
- 3star
- M
- 3.4
- 4star
- T
- 4.0
- 5star
- CL
- 0.4
- 3star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
33
Brayden Ham
- Age
- 24
- Ht
- 182cm
- Wt
- 77kg
- Pos.
- M/F
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 10.7
- 3star
- K
- 7.7
- 3star
- HB
- 3.0
- 3star
- M
- 3.1
- 3star
- T
- 2.0
- 4star
- CL
- 0.6
- 3star
- D
- 11.5
- 3star
- K
- 8.3
- 3star
- HB
- 3.3
- 2star
- M
- 2.8
- 3star
- T
- 1.5
- 2star
- CL
- 0.5
- 3star
- D
- 10.0
- 3star
- K
- 7.2
- 3star
- HB
- 2.8
- 3star
- M
- 3.4
- 4star
- T
- 2.4
- 4star
- CL
- 0.6
- 3star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
27
Justin Mcinerney
- Age
- 23
- Ht
- 189cm
- Wt
- 83kg
- Pos.
- Mid
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 10.2
- 3star
- K
- 4.4
- 2star
- HB
- 5.8
- 4star
- M
- 1.8
- 2star
- T
- 2.0
- 4star
- CL
- 0.6
- 3star
- D
- 12.5
- 3star
- K
- 5.3
- 2star
- HB
- 7.3
- 4star
- M
- 2.3
- 2star
- T
- 2.0
- 3star
- CL
- 0.5
- 3star
- D
- 10.2
- 3star
- K
- 4.4
- 2star
- HB
- 5.8
- 4star
- M
- 1.8
- 2star
- T
- 2.0
- 4star
- CL
- 0.6
- 3star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
22
Nick Blakey
- Age
- 24
- Ht
- 196cm
- Wt
- 83kg
- Pos.
- Def
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 9.9
- 3star
- K
- 7.0
- 3star
- HB
- 2.9
- 3star
- M
- 2.3
- 2star
- T
- 2.4
- 4star
- MG
- 189.1
- 3star
- D
- 8.1
- 2star
- K
- 6.3
- 3star
- HB
- 1.9
- 1star
- M
- 2.1
- 2star
- T
- 2.6
- 4star
- MG
- 189.1
- 3star
- D
- 7.2
- 2star
- K
- 5.2
- 2star
- HB
- 2.0
- 2star
- M
- 1.2
- 2star
- T
- 1.2
- 3star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
31
Tom Hickey
- Age
- 33
- Ht
- 202cm
- Wt
- 97kg
- Pos.
- Ruck
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 11.9
- 3star
- K
- 5.0
- 2star
- HB
- 6.9
- 4star
- CL
- 2.8
- 4star
- HO
- 19.1
- 5star
- D
- 4.0
- 1star
- K
- 1.5
- 1star
- HB
- 2.5
- 2star
- CL
- 1.0
- 3star
- HO
- 7.0
- 5star
- D
- 11.2
- 3star
- K
- 4.2
- 2star
- HB
- 7.0
- 5star
- CL
- 0.4
- 3star
- HO
- 8.6
- 5star
PLAYERCARDEND
Essendon defence vs Sydney forward line
Sydney started the year with a bang up front, kicking a goal 29.7% of the time it enters forward 50 so far. Essendon's defence has been very leaky at the start of this year, conceding a goal 24.4% of the time it enters their defensive 50. Most of the attention will be on champion forward Lance Franklin, who coincidentally has a fantastic record against Essendon, likely to be manned up by Aaron Francis, which isn't really ideal but the Dons don't have much choice. Last year's pick 4 Logan McDonald will probably go against Brandon Zerk-Thatcher
PLAYERCARDSTART
25
Brandon...
- Age
- 25
- Ht
- 195cm
- Wt
- 91kg
- Pos.
- Def
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 11.5
- 3star
- K
- 8.5
- 3star
- HB
- 3.0
- 3star
- M
- 4.5
- 4star
- T
- 1.5
- 3star
- MG
- 148.5
- 2star
- D
- 12.0
- 3star
- K
- 7.0
- 3star
- HB
- 5.0
- 3star
- M
- 3.0
- 3star
- T
- 0.0
- 1star
- MG
- 124.0
- 2star
- D
- 11.5
- 3star
- K
- 8.5
- 4star
- HB
- 3.0
- 3star
- M
- 4.5
- 5star
- T
- 1.5
- 4star
- MG
- 148.5
- 3star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
11
Tom Papley
- Age
- 27
- Ht
- 177cm
- Wt
- 77kg
- Pos.
- Fwd
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 14.1
- 4star
- K
- 9.1
- 4star
- HB
- 5.0
- 4star
- M
- 3.7
- 4star
- T
- 3.2
- 5star
- G
- 1.5
- 5star
- D
- 12.3
- 3star
- K
- 8.9
- 4star
- HB
- 3.4
- 2star
- M
- 4.5
- 4star
- T
- 1.5
- 2star
- G
- 2.4
- 5star
- D
- 13.4
- 4star
- K
- 8.0
- 3star
- HB
- 5.4
- 4star
- M
- 3.4
- 4star
- T
- 3.4
- 5star
- G
- 1.6
- 5star
PLAYERCARDEND
PLAYERCARDSTART
19
Nick Hind
- Age
- 29
- Ht
- 180cm
- Wt
- 78kg
- Pos.
- Def
Career
Season
Last 5
- D
- 10.7
- 3star
- K
- 7.2
- 3star
- HB
- 3.5
- 3star
- M
- 2.0
- 2star
- T
- 1.9
- 4star
- MG
- 117.0
- 2star
- D
- 9.5
- 2star
- K
- 4.0
- 1star
- HB
- 5.5
- 3star
- M
- 2.0
- 2star
- T
- 2.0
- 3star
- MG
- 117.0
- 2star
- D
- 10.2
- 3star
- K
- 7.2
- 3star
- HB
- 3.0
- 3star
- M
- 2.0
- 3star
- T
- 2.2
- 4star
PLAYERCARDEND
X-Factor Player
Errol Gulden is a young gun who has burst onto the scene as a forward who can rotate onto a wing. His speed and skills will be vital for the Swans over the journey, expect him to light up the SCG this week and many times after that.
Key stat
Sydney: Clearance difference. Control the middle and Essendon won't get enough scoring opportunities to win the game.
Essendon: Forward conversion. Essendon can win this game, despite all the predictions, but they need to capitalise against an undersized Sydney defence.
Tip
Sydney are looking a very strong outfit, should get over the line here. Swans by 17