Last time we played Hawthorn we went in waaaaay too tall and got blown away on the ground. Hawthorn are a quick running side, and we will need an injection of pace to beat them.
The last game against Hawthorn was probably Sheedy's worst 'coaching' performance of the year, both in the players that he picked and the way that he refused to put an extra player back to clog up the space in front of Franklin. He can't afford to make either of those mistakes again.
IMO
In: Fletcher, Jetta, Lovett (if fit) / Houli
Out: Bradley, Gumbleton, Lovett-Murray (stiff, but we need some pace)
Thoughts?
Speedy Gonzalez
Agree wtih your first two outs, but Disco Murray should definately play. In any event, from what I can tell he's pretty quick! Shown some great form over the past fortnight.
BUt you are correct about them killing us for pace. We need to clog up the midfield. If guys like Bateman are allowed to stroll through their without any pressure, we will be soundly beaten. If we make it a hard, contested game, we stand a real chance.
BUt you are correct about them killing us for pace. We need to clog up the midfield. If guys like Bateman are allowed to stroll through their without any pressure, we will be soundly beaten. If we make it a hard, contested game, we stand a real chance.
- jimmyc1985
- Champion of Essendon
- Posts: 5869
- Joined: Wed Aug 30, 2006 11:33 pm
- Location: Position A
Somewhat surprised that no-one has at least raised the possibility of JJ. He most certainly is not quick, but played very well against Hawthorn earlier in the year (close to our best if memory serves) and if poor weather prevails, he comes into his own (see St Kilda game last year). On a wet day, i'd have him as close to first selected.
Notwithstanding our midfield selection musings, i think the game will be won or lost in our defence. If a certain K Sheedy (wait, that's too obvious..... let's call him Kevin S) wants to allow their tall guys oodles of space to lead into, waits until one of them kicks 6 or 7 before making a change or refuses to drop a man in the hole, then the midfield issues will be rendered moot.
Notwithstanding our midfield selection musings, i think the game will be won or lost in our defence. If a certain K Sheedy (wait, that's too obvious..... let's call him Kevin S) wants to allow their tall guys oodles of space to lead into, waits until one of them kicks 6 or 7 before making a change or refuses to drop a man in the hole, then the midfield issues will be rendered moot.
-
- High Draft Pick
- Posts: 868
- Joined: Fri Sep 01, 2006 4:37 pm