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Presumably it'll be Goldstein rucking with Wright as backup? If so, it'll be TDK and Harry again and I reckon Harry offers more around the ground while on-ball than Wright does. And TDK would have Goldstein covered around the ground too. So no changes on that front IMO.
Only change I could see is if Motlop fires in the VFL then he would come in....likely for Fantasia. Other than Wright and Jones, I don't think Bombers are that tall in the forward line unless I'm missing someone. Stringer will be a tough match up but one I could see Kemp taking on.
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Essendon are actually fairly tall up forward, I think Langford will pose a similar threat to Georgiades did last game, leads well and is a long accurate kick and will probably get Kemp for company given the Essendon player is 6'4.
Newman would be my man to take Stringer, might get under his skin and given he is a high possession winner can also make Stringer work hard to defend him on the rebound.
That leaves Jones for McGovern....bit of a size difference but our man has a lot more experience and might be more comfortable doing his rebound stuff on an inexperienced player.
Weitering will have to take Wright and then Goldstein when he rests forward, you could probably mount a case for Young this week given we are outsized down back, hopefully Charlie and Harry are on and can use their size advantage down the other end...
Id be putting time into Martin and Ridley too....the latter cant be allowed to mark dump kicks uncontested and the former has been getting ridiculous high stats playing half back and being allowed to run free and use the footy which he does well.
Bit of a tactical challenge this week for Voss vs B Scott this week and selection and onball matchups will be key....Cincotta to Merrett is a no brainer imo.
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06-02-2024, 04:22 AM
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Having thought about it a little more, Goldstein v Pittonet and De Koning v Wright could work well. Two lumbering rucks going head to head and two mobile, hybrid ruck / forwards doing the same. Looking forward to this one probably more than any game thus far.
EDIT : a couple of days extra rest and Essendon traveling back from the Gold Coast should also help us.
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Goldstein not playing today against GC. A late change.
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Obviously resting him ahead of next week....given the travel factor too?
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06-02-2024, 07:54 AM
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We must bring attention to detail this week vs the cheats, that and hard running. Watching their games I have noted that they aren't lazy by any stretch, they run hard, create space and continuously look for options. They are quite quick too which will be a worry for for us. They are always looking to spoil or get a hand on the footy to intercept, desperate if you like. We need to be on our toes.
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Oh and they get behind the defence very quickly and easily on turnover.
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Langford injured...very handy timing.
