Redman and Morgan look galaxies away from the seniors based on today.
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We should do whatever those blokes in red and black did here: http://www.essendonfc.com.au/video/2017-06-23/btv-rd-14-coasttocoast-dons
Number 9, WSPHU.
Mathieson played against GWS today and got a lazy 32 disposals. 16 contested possessions. 6 clearances and 6 tackles.
Rockliff similarly had 27 disposals. 10 contested possessions. 9 clearances and 4 tackles.
It begins!!
He did have a good game though.
I actually love mathieson.
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I would like to see Hooker, Parish and Brown added to the team that played the Swans but for who? Very tough to drop anyone.
Out: McKernan, Howlett, Green
In: Hooker, Parish, Begley
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Agree. I like Green, but ne needs the odd prod to maintain defensive efforts. Perfect opportunity to debut Begley who is in a nice vein of form.
There is no chance they drop green for the game against his old side
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I think greene has been better than walla over the past month. Walla has been very quite except for the port game but even then he didn’t look as quick as usual. Greene made the mistake of passing off to watson for that shot at goal. He was more chance to kick that one himself.
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Out: taking it easy/taking the foot off in the last quarter if we are in a winning position
In: utter ruthlessness for the remaining games of the season. No big sing songs in the rooms after a win, no wild celebrations.
It’s time to stop treating a win like we have won the flag, and time to start stringing two or three of them together like it’s expected.
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Should not even be a factor, this is a prime opportunity to debut Begley imo.
Green RKO’s lewwy taylor out of nowhere.
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Josh Begley has produced another promising performance in Essendon VFL’s 15 point win over Williamstown at Windy Hill Oval on Saturday.
The first year player was an emergency for the senior side but returned to Melbourne in time to boot four goals and collect 11 disposals, five tackles and three marks in the win over the second placed Seagulls.
“It was a super effort again from Josh, he flew back last night from Sydney and it didn’t impact his preparation at all,” VFL Coach Paul Corrigan said.
“I thought his performance was outstanding.
“To kick four goals and have his consistent work ethic makes him one you can always rely on to keep working through the four quarters.
“He got the reward for his efforts with four goals.
“He is certainly putting his name up there for selection with his consistent form, hopefully he gets a look at soon.”
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As the French would say, LE FAP FAP FAP
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Your dead right but it will be
Numbskull comment about McGrath needing a break when we just had one but in any case …
ESSENDON INJURIESPatrick Ambrose (quad) 3-4 weeks
Mitch Brown (ankle) test
Cale Hooker (finger) test
Jayden Laverde (ankle) 1-2 weeks
Darcy Parish (calf) test
ON THE BLOCK: His form has been ultra-impressive and he is second favourite to win the Rising Star but could Andrew McGrath do with a break? The Bombers have already rested McGrath once this season, after six games. He has played another six since then and it could be something senior coach John Worsfold looks at. Friday night wasn’t one to remember for Shaun McKernan. He is under pressure to keep his spot.
ON THE CUSP: Darcy Parish was a standout for the Bombers in the VFL. The young midfielder booted a goal and was named best on ground. Mitch Brown was also impressive while David Myers pushed his case for a senior recall with a strong performance. Of the other big names in the VFL, Matthew Leuenberger, Craig Bird and Brent Stanton were quiet.
LIAM TWOMEY’S FORECAST: On paper, this week should be pretty easy for the Bombers who will take on the struggling Lions at Etihad Stadium. The only possible curveball could be how the club responds to such a disappointing finish against the Swans. As long as the players can move on quickly, then this is an ideal chance to grab a percentage boost and move a step closer to finals.
It smells a bit like pre-Carlton round 3 in here and we all know how that ends.
We’d be wise not to take Brisbane too lightly this week. They were taken care of by the best team in the business on the weekend, but prior to that were decent in their loss to Port in Adelaide (better than most who have traveled there) and had a win against Freo.
Screw the experimental stuff, just name the best side (which obviously includes Parish coming in) and get the job done.
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Not to mention having Darcy & Brown as still injured and facing tests when they both played VFL.
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