The team

[Lance Uppercut]

Ins: Atkinson, McVeigh, Davey, Quinn, Houli
Outs: Hooker, Welsh, Lovett, Skipworth, Lucas

Emergencies: Hooker, Jetta, Myers

wtf?

 

[JD11]

That makes no sense 2 kps out 0 in?

 

[Skeeta Olly]

Well...

That's..... interesting?

 

[TeamHurley]

Ins: Atkinson, McVeigh, Davey, Quinn, Houli
Outs: Hooker, Welsh, Lovett, Skipworth, Lucas

Emergencies: Hooker, Jetta, Myers

wtf?

lol wtf!

 

[The Dustbin]

Making a statement.

Obviously Lovett is injured. Bizarre selections this week, Myers is like a horny man in Bar 20 - stiff.

 

[Spikey]

That makes no sense 2 kps out 0 in?

Makes complete sense don't it? Everyone on here was complaining about being too slow...

 

[Macca18]

That's our worst team of the year, bar none.

We'll get smashed.

 

[Skeeta Olly]

Re Myers: Probably one decent game in the twos away from selection.

 

[cAsEy_18]

Looks odd, but smart. Probably would've had Myers and Jetta in there ahead of some, but still smart decisions. We were slow last week, very slow. Hooker, Skipworth, Welsh and Lucas = all slow or KP. Lovett is the only loss, whereas we've gone with 5 running guys.

 

[Skeeta Olly]

ESSENDON v BRISBANE LIONS
Essendon
B: Nathan Lovett-Murray, Tayte Pears, Jarrod Atkinson
HB: Henry Slattery, Dustin Fletcher, Adam McPhee
C: Kyle Reimers, Ricky Dyson, Mark McVeigh
HF: ALwyn Davey, Michael Hurley, Angus Monfries,
F: Michael Quinn, Jay Neagle, Sam Lonergan
Foll: Patrick Ryder, Brent Prismall, Jobe Watson
I/C: Brent Stanton, Courtenay Dempsey, Heath Hocking, Bachar Houli
Emg: Leroy Jetta, David Myers, Cale Hooker
In: Atkinson, McVeigh, Quinn, Davey, Houli
Out: Hayden Skipworth, Cale Hooker, Andrew Lovett (leg), Scott Lucas (knee), Andrew Welsh (leg)

Brisbane Lions
B: Ashley McGrath, Daniel Merrett, James Hawksley
HB: Joel Patfull, Josh Drummond, Joel Macdonald
C: Jared Brennan, Simon Black, Daniel Rich
HF: Michael Rischitelli, Jonathan Brown, James Polkinghorne
F: Sam Sheldon, Daniel Bradshaw, Luke Power
Foll: Mitch Clark, Cheynee Stiller, Justin Sherman
I/C: Scott Harding, Tim Notting, Troy Selwood, Jack Redden
Emg: Bradd Dalziell, Travis Johnstone, Jason Roe
In: Bradshaw, Harding, Notting
Out: Jason Roe, Bradd Dalziell, Tom Rockliff

Do or die for Atkinson.

 

[craaaig]

Looks odd, but smart. Probably would've had Myers and Jetta in there ahead of some, but still smart decisions. We were slow last week, very slow. Hooker, Skipworth, Welsh and Lucas = all slow or KP. Lovett is the only loss, whereas we've gone with 5 running guys.

Maybe he thinks the only way we have a chance of winning is taking there zone on with our speed, and thats what we do best. Pretty fast team this weak, it will be interesting to see how atkinson and quinn go this weak. I rekon the only change would be to put hurley down back, this is the weak where he shows he can be a great defender at the age of 19 on jonathan brown

 

[Willis]

Skipworth back on the junkpile?

 

[HighettBomber]

Happy to see Atkinson and Houli get a go, I really would have liked Jetta to be in ahead of Quinn.

 

[toddy104]

I love it, except for the Lovett part. I am happy with trying anything new after last week.

 

[essendon]

Is anything wrong with Bellchambers and Zaka, dont know what the weather predictions are for Sat night, and I know they have one ruckman as well, but they do have Brennan for backup, who'z our backup? and anything wrong with Zaka is it form? as I would have preferred him b4 Quinn, hope nothing happens to Paddy as it will be interesting who plays in ruck ...
This week side should have been last weeks as we have brought in more pace..

 

[dirtywhitepacker]

I would have had Jetta in front of Quinn. Do or Die for Atkinson definitely, hopefully he shows us that he has what it takes at the top level.

My only concern is, after Knights coming out and saying he is aware of the increasing workload on Ryder and how it is being monitored, and how sluggish Ryder looked last week, we take out the only back up ruckman... Is this to suggest Ryder now has to ruck 100% of the game? Surely Belly could have come in this week after a solid VFL showing...

 

[warney7]

Gotta try some things, good to see Atkinson given one last shot.

Of the players we dropped, we'll only miss Lovett.

I just wonder how we can kick 15 goals.......

 

[efcboy]

at least this week not as many injured or subfit players will be carried. i'm confused as to why bellchambers is not in the side - with him in it releases ryder to play forward which looks essential in the absence of lucas and lloyd...hurley and neagle as the key forwards...hmmm...bellchambers not even an emergency? not sure why he isn't being considered...

guys such as quinn, atkinson were ahead of jetta of form and myers probably not risked as he's only played one full game since copping a knock to the knee.

 

[dave_27]

Happy with Hooker, Welsh, Skipworth, Lucas all out.

Very disappointing Myers and Zaharakis arent getting a game though. I liked what I saw of Atkinson last yea so I am happy to see him given another go. Quinn over Myers though.....

 

[Windas_Magic]

Fletcher as second ruck?

Looking at the team i can't see anyone else who could do it, and we all know that Paddy can't ruck the whole game on his own.

 

[Super Gusto]

Zaharakis was injured a couple of weeks ago. Not sure what the status of the injury is at the moment but this is probably the reason he hasn't been picked.

 

[The Donners]

Ins: Atkinson, McVeigh, Davey, Quinn, Houli
Outs: Hooker, Welsh, Lovett, Skipworth, Lucas

Emergencies: Hooker, Jetta, Myers

wtf?

Didn't I hear that Quinn was playing Bendigo 2s a couple of weeks ago?

Also I wouldn't haven't brought McVeigh straight back in.

We've lost before the opening bounce.

Seriously, are we tanking?

 

[kelvin_sheedy]

Good to see we've finally decided to get some run back in the side.

The only mystery is why there's no backup ruck? Asking a lot of Ryder but we are in a do or die situation.

The side reminds me of 06. I have no faith or confidence in it.

 

[Spikey]

Didn't I hear that Quinn was playing Bendigo 2s a couple of weeks ago?

We were playing one of those VFL teams that don't have an agreement with an AFL team, so only 12 listed players were allowed. All the rookies played for the reserves.

 

[George Washington]

Dare i say it?

what if ryder goes down with an injury?