Looking at the stats just before, Hardingham had the least amount of footy outside of Goddard's injury. Could be given a spell soon.
There is a famous quote about Yasser Arafat that springs to mind.
Which is?
Iirc it is that he " ...never failed to miss an opportunity, to miss an opportunity". I wasn't thinking of Hardingham.
I've had a look but can't find this anywhere. Does anyone know what the level 3 seating at Etihad goes up to?
I'm hoping row S is not back row for Saturday night..
Enjoy? Of course he enjoyed it. Don't mistake the reason for his tears as regret. He was up for the match, the tears were an emotional release, after the event.
He didn't enjoy playing St Kilda much last year. Had a bit of a bub after the game IIRC.Goddard will want to play against his old club no doubt, but we need him more for the ANZAC day match. Can't be risked for either if he is injured, if he is okay, he should both play games.
I'm not suggesting that he regrets moving to Essendon, just that you would have to be on crack to think that he enjoyed playing against his old team.
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i agree, no way Goodard enjoyed it at all.
That was before he was the Essendon Crighton medallist. St Kilda days, thoughts, memories are well and truly behind Goddard now. Also things have changed at St Kilda now coach, lots of new kids, only Joey & Rooey & Hayes left from old brigade.
And im sure they will have a chat after the game like he did with Zac Dawson last night.
I won't be surprised if Winderlich is rested this week.
Two consecutive 6 day breaks and coming off a hot day on a big ground plus a plane trip might test his recovery and endurance. They are very conscious of avoiding having him put too much stress on his dodgy hamstrings.
If Chapman is ok to play, maybe Winderlich will be rested to be right for Anzac Day, rather than going in tired.
Dons by 30…goals. All kicked by midfielders.
And Zaharakis to ironically keep a firm grasp on the Adam McPhee medallion awarded for contributions to fumbling.
Out: our appalling away guernsey.
One day we may have to wear that thing for a granny...
Out: our appalling away guernsey.
concur. that jumper is an absolute abortion. hate it.
Looking at the stats just before, Hardingham had the least amount of footy outside of Goddard's injury. Could be given a spell soon.
He did kick 22.22% of our goals.
What would you rather, 6 disposals including 2 goals, or 9 disposals including 1 goal?
The big thing we lacked yesterday was work rate. If you aren't prepared to do the work you don't play. 6 disposals and 2 junk time goals in 4 quarters of footy surely cannot be enough
Thanks pazza,continue making good rules of the game suggestions too whilst your at it.
ESSENDON INJURIES:
Lauchlan Dalgleish (Achilles) TBC
Tom Bellchambers (ankle) test
Paul Chapman (ankle) test
Dustin Fletcher (soreness) test
Brendon Goddard (groin/adductor) test
Patrick Ryder (ankle) test
Courtenay Dempsey (hamstring) 1-2 weeks
Nick Kommer (knee) 1-2 weeks
Will Hams (hip) 2-3 weeks
Alex Browne (knee) season
ON THE BLOCK: A few Bombers may face the blowtorch after the side‘s surprise second-half fadeout against the Dockers. Dylan van Unen, Leroy Jetta and even the versatile Kyle Hardingham was unusually quiet.
ON THE CUSP: David Myers (ill) was a late withdrawal against Freo and will come back this week to play St Kilda. Ditto for Paul Chapman and Dustin Fletcher, one would think. Paddy Ryder should finally be ready to resume from his ankle injury, too. It‘s whether or not ‘Bomber‘ Thompson opts to give others a rest and keep playing some new names that will be of interest. Kurt Aylett has impressed for a few weeks in the VFL while draftee Orazio Fantasia was a standout at the weekend with four goals.
BEN BROAD‘S FORECAST: The Bombers will be relieved they‘re back home after playing in furnace-like conditions at Subiaco. Sunday‘s second half was a horror show for Essendon fans, but at least there shouldn‘t be any long-lasting effects. Mark Thompson will inject a few of his regulars back into the line-up for the Saints clash and the Bombers should be 3-2 in no time.ST KILDA INJURIES:
Sam Fisher (hamstring) test
Tom Hickey (calf) test
Sam Gilbert (foot) 4-6 weeks
Lewis Pierce (back) 5 weeks
Nathan Wright (broken leg) 10-12 weeks
ON THE BLOCK: We don‘t like to bag players for the sake of it here at the Barometer, but surely Beau Maister‘s time is up. He had eight disposals at 50 per cent efficiency yesterday and ended up playing in defence. Jimmy Webster (13 disposals at 38 per cent efficiency) had a horror day and Shane Savage was a bit better but still far from the player the Saints hoped for when they recruited him as part of the Ben McEvoy deal.
ON THE CUSP: The Saints‘ VFL side played a draw against Box Hill with Terry Milera kicking the goal to tie the scores. He also had 27 disposals and is the frame for his first senior hit-out of the year. Jack Billings and Tom Lee were given another week to prove their form and both did just that, Billings collecting 29 disposals and Lee kicking 3.5 from 14 disposals. Adam Schneider got through the game and No.19 draft pick Blake Acres showed a bit with 18 disposals after being promoted from the development side. Alan Richardson says Sam Fisher might make his return in the VFL next week.
AL PATON‘S FORECAST: Reality hit with a thud in the form of an 86-point hammering from the Crows. The Saints got their hands on the ball in close (drawing level on contested possessions and clearances) but were cut to ribbons by Adelaide‘s runners. The most disappointing aspect for Richardson would be how the likes of David Mackay and Brodie Smith were able to waltz through the middle of Etihad Stadium unchallenged. Richo will have to get his troops to regroup for the first time before another big challenge against Essendon on Saturday night. Then it‘s a flight over the ditch to face Brisbane in Wellington on Anzac Day.
Dear Herald Sun...think Dagleish's achilles is fine seeing he played in the VFL on the weekend, unless he has reinjured but I didn't notice anything watching the game on the ABC that would suggest he did.
I'm gonna go out on a limb and predict the saints to beat us by a few points.
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The big thing we lacked yesterday was work rate. If you aren't prepared to do the work you don't play. 6 disposals and 2 junk time goals in 4 quarters of footy surely cannot be enough
He did kick 22.22% of our goals.
Looking at the stats just before, Hardingham had the least amount of footy outside of Goddard's injury. Could be given a spell soon.
What would you rather, 6 disposals including 2 goals, or 9 disposals including 1 goal?
I'm gonna go out on a limb and predict the saints to beat us by a few points.
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lol You could at least quote the whole post
Looking ahead to St. Kilda we hope to regain a number of senior players for the match. There has been some very strong performances from players in our VFL team over the weekend, which is good for internal competition. Paddy Ryder, Brendon Goddard, David Myers, Dustin Fletcher and Paul Chapman will all hopefully be available for selection.
- Neil Craig (Today)
The big thing we lacked yesterday was work rate. If you aren't prepared to do the work you don't play. 6 disposals and 2 junk time goals in 4 quarters of footy surely cannot be enough
He did kick 22.22% of our goals.Looking at the stats just before, Hardingham had the least amount of footy outside of Goddard's injury. Could be given a spell soon.
What would you rather, 6 disposals including 2 goals, or 9 disposals including 1 goal?
Did you see who was playing on him?
I reckon he did pretty well given McPharlin was on him mostly
Hooker will take “Tilt”
I won't be surprised if Winderlich is rested this week.
Two consecutive 6 day breaks and coming off a hot day on a big ground plus a plane trip might test his recovery and endurance. They are very conscious of avoiding having him put too much stress on his dodgy hamstrings.
If Chapman is ok to play, maybe Winderlich will be rested to be right for Anzac Day, rather than going in tired.
Dear Herald Sun...think Dagleish's achilles is fine seeing he played in the VFL on the weekend, unless he has reinjured but I didn't notice anything watching the game on the ABC that would suggest he did.ESSENDON INJURIES:
Lauchlan Dalgleish (Achilles) TBC
Tom Bellchambers (ankle) test
Paul Chapman (ankle) test
Dustin Fletcher (soreness) test
Brendon Goddard (groin/adductor) test
Patrick Ryder (ankle) test
Courtenay Dempsey (hamstring) 1-2 weeks
Nick Kommer (knee) 1-2 weeks
Will Hams (hip) 2-3 weeks
Alex Browne (knee) seasonON THE BLOCK: A few Bombers may face the blowtorch after the side‘s surprise second-half fadeout against the Dockers. Dylan van Unen, Leroy Jetta and even the versatile Kyle Hardingham was unusually quiet.ON THE CUSP: David Myers (ill) was a late withdrawal against Freo and will come back this week to play St Kilda. Ditto for Paul Chapman and Dustin Fletcher, one would think. Paddy Ryder should finally be ready to resume from his ankle injury, too. It‘s whether or not ‘Bomber‘ Thompson opts to give others a rest and keep playing some new names that will be of interest. Kurt Aylett has impressed for a few weeks in the VFL while draftee Orazio Fantasia was a standout at the weekend with four goals.BEN BROAD‘S FORECAST: The Bombers will be relieved they‘re back home after playing in furnace-like conditions at Subiaco. Sunday‘s second half was a horror show for Essendon fans, but at least there shouldn‘t be any long-lasting effects. Mark Thompson will inject a few of his regulars back into the line-up for the Saints clash and the Bombers should be 3-2 in no time.http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/the-barometer-see-whos-injured-and-who-could-be-in-line-for-promotion-at-your-afl-club/story-fni5ezdm-1226883740402ST KILDA INJURIES:
Sam Fisher (hamstring) test
Tom Hickey (calf) test
Sam Gilbert (foot) 4-6 weeks
Lewis Pierce (back) 5 weeks
Nathan Wright (broken leg) 10-12 weeksON THE BLOCK: We don‘t like to bag players for the sake of it here at the Barometer, but surely Beau Maister‘s time is up. He had eight disposals at 50 per cent efficiency yesterday and ended up playing in defence. Jimmy Webster (13 disposals at 38 per cent efficiency) had a horror day and Shane Savage was a bit better but still far from the player the Saints hoped for when they recruited him as part of the Ben McEvoy deal.ON THE CUSP: The Saints‘ VFL side played a draw against Box Hill with Terry Milera kicking the goal to tie the scores. He also had 27 disposals and is the frame for his first senior hit-out of the year. Jack Billings and Tom Lee were given another week to prove their form and both did just that, Billings collecting 29 disposals and Lee kicking 3.5 from 14 disposals. Adam Schneider got through the game and No.19 draft pick Blake Acres showed a bit with 18 disposals after being promoted from the development side. Alan Richardson says Sam Fisher might make his return in the VFL next week.AL PATON‘S FORECAST: Reality hit with a thud in the form of an 86-point hammering from the Crows. The Saints got their hands on the ball in close (drawing level on contested possessions and clearances) but were cut to ribbons by Adelaide‘s runners. The most disappointing aspect for Richardson would be how the likes of David Mackay and Brodie Smith were able to waltz through the middle of Etihad Stadium unchallenged. Richo will have to get his troops to regroup for the first time before another big challenge against Essendon on Saturday night. Then it‘s a flight over the ditch to face Brisbane in Wellington on Anzac Day.
Not just McPharlin, there was also Michael Johnston floating around free in the back line playing the Maxwell role. We made it easy for their defence, doubly hard for our forwards.I reckon he did pretty well given McPharlin was on him mostly
Did you see who was playing on him?
The big thing we lacked yesterday was work rate. If you aren't prepared to do the work you don't play. 6 disposals and 2 junk time goals in 4 quarters of footy surely cannot be enough
He did kick 22.22% of our goals.Looking at the stats just before, Hardingham had the least amount of footy outside of Goddard's injury. Could be given a spell sot oon.
What would you rather, 6 disposals including 2 goals, or 9 disposals including 1 goal?
The big thing we lacked yesterday was work rate. If you aren't prepared to do the work you don't play. 6 disposals and 2 junk time goals in 4 quarters of footy surely cannot be enough
He did kick 22.22% of our goals.
Looking at the stats just before, Hardingham had the least amount of footy outside of Goddard's injury. Could be given a spell soon.
What would you rather, 6 disposals including 2 goals, or 9 disposals including 1 goal?