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Thanks @Goodie's Guns that's comforting re: Impey. tbh i'm surprised he's been jumped off so quickly. Not far off a lock for me
Edit: OK lock is a bit strong but he's not my hardest pick atm
Edit: OK lock is a bit strong but he's not my hardest pick atm
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ESSENDON defender James Stewart will miss at least two months after scans revealed a serious hamstring injury stemming from Saturday night's loss to Geelong.
The Bombers had initially hoped the 27-year-old had escaped with hamstring tightness before further assessment revealed a more severe setback.
It is a blow for the club's new-look backline with the 195cm Stewart earmarked to play a key role in defence this year after previously spending most of his time at Tullamarine in attack.
With Cale Hooker moving forward and Michael Hurley sidelined indefinitely, it is likely to open the door for young defender Brandon Zerk-Thatcher to fill a void in defence.
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Hobbling Hurley delights Dons with scratch match visit
A recovering Michael Hurley is embraced by his Essendon teammates on the sidelines at Ikon Park
Published on Feb 25, 2021, 4:15pm
Zerk-Thatcher was an emergency for Saturday night's AAMI Community Series clash against the Cats.
Patrick Ambrose is currently working back from a foot injury and will present another option when fully fit, while top-10 pick Zach Reid continues his development.
Forward-turned-defender Jayden Laverde can play tall in defence, while the Bombers have moved skipper Dyson Heppell and Ned Cahill back in the shake-up under full-time coach Ben Rutten.
Recruit Nick Hind will also play an important role at half-back with the ex-Saint cleared of shoulder damage after a heavy hit against the Cats.
The Bombers had initially hoped the 27-year-old had escaped with hamstring tightness before further assessment revealed a more severe setback.
It is a blow for the club's new-look backline with the 195cm Stewart earmarked to play a key role in defence this year after previously spending most of his time at Tullamarine in attack.
With Cale Hooker moving forward and Michael Hurley sidelined indefinitely, it is likely to open the door for young defender Brandon Zerk-Thatcher to fill a void in defence.
00:28MINS
Hobbling Hurley delights Dons with scratch match visit
A recovering Michael Hurley is embraced by his Essendon teammates on the sidelines at Ikon Park
Published on Feb 25, 2021, 4:15pm
Zerk-Thatcher was an emergency for Saturday night's AAMI Community Series clash against the Cats.
Patrick Ambrose is currently working back from a foot injury and will present another option when fully fit, while top-10 pick Zach Reid continues his development.
Forward-turned-defender Jayden Laverde can play tall in defence, while the Bombers have moved skipper Dyson Heppell and Ned Cahill back in the shake-up under full-time coach Ben Rutten.
Recruit Nick Hind will also play an important role at half-back with the ex-Saint cleared of shoulder damage after a heavy hit against the Cats.
They could also try a Hamling type forward if they aren't sure Treacy is ready. Let's hope the cyclone gets his chance! I never would have thought he was going to play when i first whacked him in my team at R3 all those months ago haha
I wonder if Meek could play the fwd ruck role when Darcy comes back?
I wonder if Meek could play the fwd ruck role when Darcy comes back?
Hamling is a gun fullback, can't see him moving.
Cox maybe but he has been so good in defence I would be surprised.
JL is a defence first coach, he believes that a strong defence is the cornerstone of a quality team so he would be loathe to make changes to his backline in my opinion.
Treacy looked very good the previous practice games & has been impressive at preseason training - he looms as the logical Lobb replacement.
Cox maybe but he has been so good in defence I would be surprised.
JL is a defence first coach, he believes that a strong defence is the cornerstone of a quality team so he would be loathe to make changes to his backline in my opinion.
Treacy looked very good the previous practice games & has been impressive at preseason training - he looms as the logical Lobb replacement.