Preview Round 6: Essendon vs Collingwood, MCG, Monday 25/04/2022 @ 3:20 PM

[CBombers17]

Does Hind out mean McGrath to the backline?

 

[ghostdog]

Does Hind out mean McGrath to the backline?

My thinking too. I'm keen to see that actually.

 

[TheGrizz]

By bringing Baldwin and Stringer I suppose we though having those two forward whilst Wright rucks was a better option than Wright full time with Bryan as the second tall (over Baldwin)

 

[ant555]

By bringing Baldwin and Stringer I suppose we though having those two forward whilst Wright rucks was a better option than Wright full time with Bryan as the second tall (over Baldwin)

Would seem that is the thinking. Bryan unlucky. Has played really well the last 2 weeks.

 

[TheGrizz]

Would seem that is the thinking. Bryan unlucky. Has played really well the last 2 weeks.

His forward craft would be the thing holding him back at the moment. Phillips at least is a mature body that knows how to position himself in the F50 to be a target, forward craft lacking and all.

Whereas I don't think Bryan has shown much forward craft (mostly because he plays such a high % of ruck at VFL level) and wont be as strong under the ball against AFL level defenders. Unfortunately until/unless his forward craft improved it seems Bryan's only way onto the best 22 is as the primary ruck.

 

[Mikevk123]

Not thrilled with the Baldwin selection. Really wanted to see Bryan…deep down I knew it wouldn’t happen.

The argument against will be that he is playing ruck exclusively in VFL, hasn’t trained with the forward group etc etc…..my view is that he’s both an athlete and a natural footballer. He’ll work it out.

My gut reaction to Baldwin’s first game wasn’t good. I just couldn’t see how he’s going to impact at AFL level. Bit like the first time I saw Ned Cahill….could see the smarts but just couldn’t see a real weapon that would translate. Couldn’t be happier if it turns out I’m the wrongest person ever on this one.

Wright will have to ruck now unless they use Cox as as the back-up….my preference would be to use Cox. Don’t see us kicking a decent score if 2MP spend significant minutes away from the forward line.

He looked pretty good in the JLT right before that though. That’s why he played.
Coming of two knee recos and no footy for two years. Kids only 19, if he’s a dud then we move him on.

 

[Lore]

Lore, can you add my boy to the medal list, pretty please

You mean the poll? Poll’s Eth-dog’s

 

[Lore]

Does Hind out mean McGrath to the backline?

According to McGrath’s interview, he and Merrett are meant to share a role between midfield and half-back. Given how they trained all pre-season I’d suggest it’s reasonably reliable.

 

[I Remember Bluey]

You mean the poll? Poll’s Eth-dog’s

Thanks.

eth-dog could you be so kind as to add mine & BrunoV boy Zach to the poll.

Many thanks Bluey

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[Shane Heard]

It’s interesting we have Martin, Durham and now Hobbs injected into the midfield. If Langford was there he’d be on a wing too. Cox will come good soon enough.

Which all leads to the situation where McGrath and Zac can play deep halfback roles when the ball goes down that end.

Magnet shuffling conundrums

 

[Maxabillions]

Thanks.

eth-dog could you be so kind as to add mine & BrunoV boy Zach to the poll.

Many thanks Bluey

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And big Jake

 

[eth-dog]

Thanks.

eth-dog could you be so kind as to add mine & BrunoV boy Zach to the poll.

Many thanks Bluey

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There's an "other" option

 

[I Remember Bluey]

There's an "other" option

Zach is not "another" option, he is Zach

 

[eth-dog]

Zach is not "another" option, he is Zach

He's an Essendon player that wasn't listed. Ergo, other

 

[ant555]

His forward craft would be the thing holding him back at the moment. Phillips at least is a mature body that knows how to position himself in the F50 to be a target, forward craft lacking and all.

Whereas I don't think Bryan has shown much forward craft (mostly because he plays such a high % of ruck at VFL level) and wont be as strong under the ball against AFL level defenders. Unfortunately until/unless his forward craft improved it seems Bryan's only way onto the best 22 is as the primary ruck.

I agree as far as Bryan and forward craft goes. Has barley played forward and there is simply no exposed form there. Guess it comes down to can Baldwin hold down a forward spot and kick 2 or 3 goals like Wright has been doing. Wright will have to do a bit of ruck work and it is proven that when he does it has an impact on his forward results. Draper has also struggled as first ruck and over 70% game time. I am happy to see Baldwin rewarded after last weeks VFL game. We will need to see Bryan at AFL level at some stage this year as well even if it is only 3 or 4 games.

 

[Ambrosia]

Surely Hind isn't actually out??? He's probably our best small forward if he isn't playing in defense

 

[I Remember Bluey]

He's an Essendon player that wasn't listed. Ergo, other

He is now

 

[Bombers36]

I think when the game settles we will be lining up a bit more like;-

Lav Zerk Kelly
Heppell Ridley McGrath
Durham Merrett Redman
Perkins Cox Martin
Baldwin 2MP Guelfi

Draper Caldwell Parish

Bench: Shiel Hobbs Waterman Stringer
SUB: Hind

Really hope Stringer plays but I'm not confident hence have named him on the bench

 

[CBombers17]

I think when the game settles we will be lining up a bit more like;-

Lav Zerk Kelly
Heppell Ridley McGrath
Durham Merrett Redman
Perkins Cox Martin
Baldwin 2MP Guelfi

Draper Caldwell Parish

Bench: Shiel Hobbs Waterman Stringer
SUB: Hind

Really hope Stringer plays but I'm not confident hence have named him on the bench

If that's the team and the inclusions stay in I reckon we are a 50/50 after this week of shame.

 

[Keystone agony]

The hardest thing to see is us kicking a score with our forward line against Moore, Howe, Maynard, Pendles

Its going to have to be a low scoring win on a perfect day i believe in Melbourne

It seems Mcgrath is going back?

(B7) BZT, Lav, Ridley, Kelly, Heppell, Redman (McGrath)
(M5) Draper, Zerrett, Stringer, Shiel, Parish
(W3) N.Martin, Durham, N.Cox
(F7) Wright, Waterman, Baldwin, Perkins, Guelfi, Caldwell, Hobbs

 

[Runk]

Let’s do this

 

[TheUnicorn]

 

[84859300]

No excuse with the weather - it's a belter of a day

 

[DallasCrane316]

 

[Lore]

Game Day - Round 6: ANZAC Day, Essendon v Collingwood, Monday April 25, 3.20pm AEST - MCG

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