Preview Round 8: Essendon vs Hawthorne, Docklands, Saturday 07/05/22 @ 7:25 PM

[Cup_o_Jobe]

If the silver lining is we finally get to see Francis have a crack in his preferred position, I'll take it.

 

[eth-dog]

So, assuming my changes are correct (purely based on the fact that I think Ham is the most viable player as sub) I think we break down into:

7 defenders: Zerk, Reid, Francis, Laverde, Hind, Heppell, Cutler
5 forwards: Wright, Waterman, Baldwin, Guelfi, Hobbs
2 rucks: Draper, Bryan
3 outside mids: Perkins, Martin, Durham
5 inside mids: McGrath, Parish, Caldwell, Merrett, Shiel

Caldwell and Perkins will probably spend a fair chunk of time I50 as well though. Zerk and Reid to take Callow and Kosi respectively, Laverde to Gunston.

If the three get up, Cutler moves back to a wing and Perkins moves inside 50 again.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

On Ch 7 last night they seemed to imply the virus has gone around the club with the three in doubt most serious. Regardless can’t see us winning this one, Hawks have looked good ..thrashed Port, beaten Cats and very competitive v Dees

 

[JuniorWatch]

On Ch 7 last night they seemed to imply the virus has gone around the club with the three in doubt most serious. Regardless can’t see us winning this one, Hawks have looked good ..thrashed Port, beaten Cats and very competitive v Dees

Hmm yeah bit of talk about using top-up players today.
On the plus side I think Jamar could really stretch them in the ruck.

 

[ghostdog]

Hmm yeah bit of talk about using top-up players today.
On the plus side I think Jamar could really stretch them in the ruck.

Smack McKernan. Well, at least that could be fun to watch

 

[Beerfish]

Smack McKernan. Well, at least that could be fun to watch

MY BOY

Well I guess the good thing is.... nah I got nothing

We still have each other?

 

[andrewroberts91]

Any confirmation on Ridley?

 

[ghostdog]

Any confirmation on Ridley?

What's always in and at the same time out?

 

[Nifft]

We still have each other?

Always!

 

[Wahooti Fandango]

I just had a quick look at the game day thread on the Hawks' board...

 

[Lore]

On Ch 7 last night they seemed to imply the virus has gone around the club with the three in doubt most serious. Regardless can’t see us winning this one, Hawks have looked good ..thrashed Port, beaten Cats and very competitive v Dees

I don’t think it’s the virus so much as a virus, if it was covid they’d all be automatically ruled out for 7 days under H&S protocols. (Edit; not sure if that’s specifically what you were intending with hindsight but ye)

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

I don’t think it’s the virus so much as a virus, if it was covid they’d all be automatically ruled out for 7 days under H&S protocols.

Should’ve have been clearer by ‘the virus’ I meant the virus that the three doubtful guys have not covid

 

[Lore]

Should’ve have been clearer by ‘the virus’ I meant the virus that the three doubtful guys have not covid

Ahha my sneaky edit was not quick enough. All good

 

[EnolaGay]

Please Essington, please don't embarrass us against the poos and wees!

 

[Dave]

I just had a quick look at the game day thread on the Hawks' board...

They are a special bunch. Still head ****ed by 84/85.

 

[rumply]

They are a special bunch. Still head f’ed by 84/85.

Who wouldn't be?

 

[VelvetSledge]

Game Day - Round 8: Essendon v Hawthorne, Line In The Bland, Saturday May 7, 7.25pm AEST - Marvel Stadium

no-one at the club is making effort why should i smh ESSENDON BOMBERS WESTERN BULLDOGS 16.7 103 def. ESSENDON BOMBERS 10.11 71 GOALS: Wright 4, Cutler 2, Baldwin, Draper, Guelfi, Stringer BEST: Draper, Martin, Parish, Merrett, Wright ----------- HAWTHORNE HAWKES Exceeding...

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Against my better judgement...