Opinion Round 6 Changes vs. Essendon.

[Eski3]

Man, Silvagni's injury really was at the worst possible time for the guy

 

[im_a_lazy_sod]

It doesn't surprise me to see McPharlin miss - I'm hoping it's just him being rested

We've faced some some pretty daunting key forwards in round 1-5: Kennedy, franklin, Tippett, Schulz, Hawkins, Watts to name a few

I don't see Carlisle or Daniher at the same level as them. Looking forward to seeing Pearce debut. Will we have another meltdown on here when McPharlin is fit and out: Pearce makes a comeback (again)

 

[pavsbootlace]

Stoked to see Alex get a run. Perfect opposition for his first game.

 

[pavsbootlace]

Im betting with Griffin on the emergency list that Sandi will be a late withdrawal.

I assumed Griff is cover for Pav.

 

[Jezzitizle]

Very very interested to see how ap will handle the heat. Its a big step up in level. Ibbo and johnson are gonna need to play well.

 

[Banker]

Very very interested to see how ap will handle the heat. Its a big step up in level. Ibbo and johnson are gonna need to play well.

carhile is crap lol

And spudiher wont cause priblems.

 

[Taylor]

Essendon suck into fifty = don't need super elite key back as much.
Essendon suck in the ruck = don't need Sandi too much either..

 

[Freodoc]

It doesn't surprise me to see McPharlin miss - I'm hoping it's just him being rested

We've faced some some pretty daunting key forwards in round 1-5: Kennedy, franklin, Tippett, Schulz, Hawkins, Watts to name a few

I don't see Carlisle or Daniher at the same level as them. Looking forward to seeing Pearce debut. Will we have another meltdown on here when McPharlin is fit and out: Pearce makes a comeback (again)

You jest...right?

 

[Scham]

I wish AP luck. I think he'll need it.

 

[Spirit Level]

Is there any word on macca at this point?

 

[Taylor]

Is there any word on macca at this point?

The afl.com.au article says he has a calf injury.

 

[ImperialPurple]

It doesn't surprise me to see McPharlin miss - I'm hoping it's just him being rested

We've faced some some pretty daunting key forwards in round 1-5: Kennedy, franklin, Tippett, Schulz, Hawkins, Watts to name a few

I don't see Carlisle or Daniher at the same level as them. Looking forward to seeing Pearce debut. Will we have another meltdown on here when McPharlin is fit and out: Pearce makes a comeback (again)

Do you reckon this is a meltdown? I think it's more big concern because no-one knows how serious his calf 'soreness' is. Is it code for 'there's nothing wrong we're just giving him a rest but don't want to disrespect the opposition' or maybe 'he's out for 6 weeks'... or maybe 'he's pulled up a bit sore and we don't want to risk it but he'll be back next week.'

The concern is it may be option 2.

 

[Apenesslike]

In: Pearce, Gu

Only if Pav and Walters are out

Lucky pick I guess. Hope this doesn't mean Pav is out.

 

[PapaJ]

Great for A.Pearce, once again SCOS is injured at the wrong time too. He would have been a lock in you'd think if fit. All well, one door closes another opens. Looking forward to him running around out there. Just need to make sure our midfield continue to hum along and so take the pressure off the young backman.

 

[Apenesslike]

A.Pearce in for McPharlin

Oh, I just read this. Damn

 

[Apenesslike]

Well if they just say "Pearce" when the ball goes to any Freo player they have almost a 1/7 chance of being right!

If they say Neale they have a 1 in 7 chance. Ball magnet!

 

[Taylor]

That strapping on McPharlin's calf at training isn't too big, just a little strip horizontally around the bottom of the muscle I see triathletes using when they have a niggle but are still training/competing.

If anyone saw Sloan after their game, THAT is a calf strapping.

 

[Admiral Byng]

At last, a plethora of Pearces. Alex will go well. Not surprised that McPharlin is out as he missed most of this morning's session.

Do we need to procure a particular Pearce plethora permit, or is it permitted generally?

 

[Carnthedockers]

Lucky pick I guess. Hope this doesn't mean Pav is out.

It would just be rewarding him for good Wafl form.

 

[Moist Biscuit]

Have just had a good laugh looking at the Essendon posters on their bored. Many are pissed off that Shaun Mckernan didn't get a game........

 

[Palmervich]

be great to see how the commentators go if we have the three P men out there at the same time

Fair to say it increases the odds that they get a couple right!

 

[tek87]

the news had footage of Mcpharlin doing some running, looked gingerly, though that is his normal running, then consulting staff, walk off. So the fact that he tried tends to suggest its as suggested - calf soreness. no risk. these things can linger, given his history. not a good long term sign but i will pray. But the usual pattern of Freo dockers success usually correlates with Luke's fitness

 

[ilikepotatoes]

So Pav and SonSon being selected the week after a concussion raises eyebrows? Where were they for Luke Parker when he got concussed?

 

[poshman]

Excited to see a young potential 200cm gun get a run! I'll be cheering on Saturday night!

 

[freddieflintoff]

I wish AP luck. I think he'll need it.

Good luck but then the whack? Form been good in wafl & injuries to key backs helps. How do we get replacements for our older backs if kids like this don't get games ???