@JamesLowrie24@ScooterMcNeice Well by sounds of you think McGrath is a player that will take us forward so sounds like never watch him live
His below average, can’t kick, feels pressure and just handballs it over his head. He might be good leader off field but on it, very questionable
It’s my opinion
@JamesLowrie24@ScooterMcNeice You do realise the decisions we have made the last decade are the reasons we are a laughing stock and a shambles
Thats another shocking selection by old mate dadoro who ruined the list
Wasn’t having a sook at all, just clearly reason we selected him, his no good.
@BarkerKeagan@ScooterMcNeice You do realise the draft was 8 years ago? Do you live your whole life looking in the rear vision mirror? If you’re going to sook about it why not Francis instead of Curnow for a much better reason to have a sook
@ScooterMcNeice Exaclty right, let them get the ball. Better than getting 5 touches and playing a position not best suited. Hobbs and Tsatas all over again. Looking forward to tonight’s pod
Some fans may not know that Sullivan Robey is almost the same height as former champion Bomber premiership ruckman John Barnes.
Sully is built like a weapon.
He is going to do some serious damage to opponent's who get in his way
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Training Report Friday 13 February
Very blustery but mild conditions greeted the boys for a structured match simulation. The black team was close to what could potentially be the starting AFL side, while the red team featured the VFL group along with several contenders pushing their case.
Early in the match the contenders matched it with the black team, but as the game progressed the margin extended to around 12 goals. The black team varied its tactics throughout. Without going into specific detail, they adjusted well and aimed to play to the conditions, with a six or seven goal breeze influencing the contest. Pleasingly, our defensive work and ball movement were strong. There is still some work to do defensively, but overall there were very positive signs across all facets of the game.
Standout performers included Fiorini, Duursma, Durham, Caldwell who played the full game, Roberts, Redman, Parish and McGrath. It was Sharp’s best match simulation to date, outstanding with his centre bounce craft, positioning and ball use. El Achkar impressed with his forward pressure, while Kondo, Farrow and Vigo also performed well. By far Vigos best ruck display thus far in the pre season.
Kako was managed. Robey and Ridley are building their loads. Edwards, Bryan, Perkins and Jones completed running, while Setterfield was not out on the track.
Overall it was a strong hit out. Match simulation in blustery conditions can be difficult to assess, but as the session progressed the players’ skill execution was above average.
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#godons#afl@essendonfc#bombers
Tonight, @JonathanJWalsh and I are picking our team for Round 1, with Robert Shaw acting as chairman of selectors
Who do you think will be our most surprising omission? Comment below
Episode out later tonight
#GoDons#DonTheStat
Friend Bruce letting me know that Sullivan Robey is back out running now and joining the rehab group on the field. Likely a positive sign that his recent back scan went well. A hot spot was detected in his back late last year and the club fully rested him.
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Noel Gallagher says @LiamGallagher's been 'amazing' throughout the new Oasis tour