Essendon Bombers AFL News
Round 19 - Brisbane Match Preview
By BringBackBoris
I have not learnt a lot about Matthew Knights this week but I have had much of what I already thought about him confirmed. In what has been a rough couple of weeks for the EFC that has seen the return of some of the Blitzes * ahem * less positive posters, our humble leader has been characteristically calm and focussed on the task at hand. He also proven to have a bit more Sheedy in him than meets the eye, with this weeks selection one of the most daring I have seen in many a moon. About time too, as after the past few weeks changes have to be made.
The loss to Richmond was one of the most disappointing I have ever had the misfortune of witnessing in the flesh. We suffered through some bad ones in 2006 but the fact is our team was rubbish and rudderless, against Richmond with everything to play for we didn’t turn up to play. Our effort against West Coast was much improved and I am certain had we played like that against Richmond we would still be in the 8. The fact is the Coasters are tough cookies to beat at home and never gave us the chance to work ourselves back into the match after yet another wasteful start.
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Added: 7 months ago, Source: Bomber Blitz
Five Changes For Brions Clash
ESSENDON:
B: Nathan Lovett-Murray, Tayte Pears, Jarrod Atkinson
HB: Henry Slattery, Dustin Fletcher, Adam McPhee
C: Kyle Reimers, Ricky Dyson, Mark McVeigh
HF: Alwyn Davey, Michael Hurley, Angus Monfries
F: Michael Quinn, Jay Neagle, Sam Lonergan
Foll: Patrick Ryder, Brent Prismall, Jobe Watson
Int: Courtenay Dempsey, Heath Hocking, Bachar Houli, Brent Stanton
Emg: Leroy Jetta, David Myers, Cale Hooker
In: Atkinson, McVeigh, Quinn, Davey, Houli
Out: Skipworth (omit), Hooker (omit), Lovett (leg), Lucas (knee), Welsh (leg)
BRISBANE:
B: Ashley McGrath, Daniel Merrett, James Hawksley
HB: Joel Patfull, Josh Drummond, Joel Macdonald
C: Jared Brennan, Simon Black, Daniel Rich
HF: Michael Rischitelli, Jonathan Brown, James Polkinghorne
F: Sam Sheldon, Daniel Bradshaw, Luke Power
Foll: Mitch Clark, Cheynee Stiller, Justin Sherman
Int: Scott Harding, Tim Notting, Troy Selwood, Jack Redden
Emg: Travis Johnstone, Jason Roe, Bradd Dalziell
In: Daniel Bradshaw, Scott Harding, Tim Notting
Out: Bradd Dalziell (omit), Tom Rockliff (omit), Jason Roe (omit)
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Added: 7 months ago, Source: Bomber Blitz
Fletcher's Charge Continues
Dustin Fletcher has nabbed his third Bomber BOG in a row to continue his late-season surge towards the top of the Nobby Clarke Medal leaderboard.
With the Top 2 in Andrew Lovett and Jobe Watson voteless, Fletcher is now within 7 votes of the lead in what is now a three-way contest.
Voting in this award is open to all members of the BomberBlitz.com forum – so drop in and signup!
Official results as tabulated by esteemed vote counter Mero
Final Voting for Round 18
5 Dustin Fletcher 88
4 Ricky Dyson 58
3 Jay Neagle 45
2 Angus Monfries 23
1 Tayte Pears 17
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Jobe Watson 15
Kyle Reimers 10
Michael Hurley 7
Henry Slattery 6
Heath Hocking 4
Nathan Lovett-Murray 3
Adam McPhee 3
Patrick Ryder 2
Sam Lonergan 1
OVERALL STANDINGS after Round 18
Andrew Lovett 34
Jobe Watson 30
Dustin Fletcher 27
Jason Winderlich 22
Patrick Ryder 19
Brent Stanton 18
Tayte Pears 18
Matthew Lloyd 13
Courtenay Dempsey 12
Brent Prismall 11
Angus Monfries 8
Ricky Dyson 7
Adam McPhee 7
Andrew Welsh 6
Jay Neagle 5
Michael Hurley 5
Scott Lucas 5
Alwyn Davey 5
Bachar Houli 5
Hayden Skipworth 4
Henry Slattery 3
Heath Hocking 3
David Zaharakis 2
Sam Lonergan 1
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Added: 7 months ago, Source: Bomber Blitz
Lloyd & Winderlich Ruled Out
Essendon have ruled out skipper Matthew Lloyd and midfielder Jason Winderlich for this Saturday nights AFL Round 19 clash against the Brisbane Lions this week, but are optimistic of regaining Alwyn Davey and Mark McVeigh.
“Lloyd’s come along quite well, but I would have thought this week would be close to out of the question, considering we’re [playing] on Saturday night,” Bomber coach Matthew Knights said on Tuesday.
“Davey and McVeigh will be up for selection and we’ll have a look at them this afternoon. Both those boys are right in the mix to come in – I would have thought Alwyn would be a certainty – but we’ll have to see how Mark trains and then have a look at that this afternoon.”
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Added: 7 months ago, Source: Bomber Blitz
Bendigo Close But No Cigar
VFL ROUND 16
Bendigo Bombers 3.0 4.6 7.7 12.8 (80)
Sandringham 3.3 7.13 11.13 14.15 (99)
GOALS:
Bendigo Bombers: Page 2 Holmes 2 Magin 2 Bristow 2 Bellchambers Delahunty Richards Thomson
Sandringham: Heyne 5 Sautner 4 Armitage 2 Smith 2 Lynch
BEST:
Bendigo Bombers: Page Jetta Atkinson Myers German Bellchambers
Sandringham: Geary Summers Smith Gallagher Simpkin Johnson
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Added: 7 months ago, Source: Bomber Blitz
Bomber star caught in drugs sting
ESSENDON star Nathan Lovett-Murray is protesting his innocence after he was charged with drugs possession. »
Added: 7 months ago, Source: News.com.au
Cupido stood down
FORMER Essendon forward Damian Cupido has been stood down by West Adelaide Football Club because of a gambling addiction. »
Added: 7 months ago, Source: News.com.au
Bomber to contest drugs charge
UPDATE 4:07pm: BOMBERS star Nathan Lovett-Murray is determined to contest the drugs possession charge against him. »
Added: 7 months ago, Source: News.com.au
Lloyd, Winderlich to miss Lions clash
The Bombers will welcome back Alwyn Davey and Mark McVeigh, but Matthew Lloyd and Jason Winderlich seem certain to miss again »
Added: 7 months ago, Source: AFL.com.au
Lloyd set to miss again
A BADLY bruised heel is set to keep Essendon skipper Matthew Lloyd on the sidelines again for Saturday's must-win clash against Brisbane. »
Added: 7 months ago, Source: News.com.au
Bomber trio a chance to return
Matthew Lloyd, Mark McVeigh and Alwyn Davey are all a chance to return for the Bombers »
Added: 7 months ago, Source: AFL.com.au
Eagles bury tanking debate: KB
KEVIN Bartlett has responded to a Mike Sheahan column, saying he won¿t allow other people to put ¿tanking¿ in his mouth. »
Added: 7 months ago, Source: News.com.au