POWER Board discussion - ROUND 7 - Essendon v PA Sat May 8

[Psyber]

Not sure why we have dropped Lobbe. Thought he looked alright last week. Took 2 nice contested marks and looked to compete pretty well in the ruck. Essendon also have 2 recognised ruckman.

He played alright and shouldn't of been dropped at all

They certainly may have regretted it if Brogan had not been able to come back on today..

[stan]

Not sure why we have dropped Lobbe. Thought he looked alright last week. Took 2 nice contested marks and looked to compete pretty well in the ruck. Essendon also have 2 recognised ruckman.

He played alright and shouldn't of been dropped at all

They certainly may have regretted it if Brogan had not been able to come back on today..

Yeah not sure whats going on there I would have definitly kept Lobbe in the side. I thought he went alright in his last match.

[Mad Mat]

Q. Who is the new Gavin Wanganeen of the AFL?

A. Robbie Gray.

Not a good look Robbie, you can't throw your head back and stage for free kicks everytime you feel contact, particularly when you are tackled around the waist.

[The Dark Knight]

Essendon 3.1 7.3 14.8 16.10 (106)
Port Adelaide 4.0 7.2 13.2 17.7 (109)

GOALS
Port Adelaide: Ebert 3, Westhoff 3, Motlop 3, Pearce 2, Gray 2, Davenport, Trengove, Boak, C.Cornes

BEST
Port Adelaide: Pearce, Rodan, K.Cornes, Brogan, Cassisi, Boak, Ebert

INJURIES
Port Adelaide: Tredrea (ankle), Krakouer (knee), Broadbent (TBC) replaced in selected side by Logan

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/ ... fault.aspx

Great win by the lads, to be 5 and 2 is fantastic

[Ruben Carter]

Q. Who is the new Gavin Wanganeen of the AFL?

A. Robbie Gray.

Not a good look Robbie, you can't throw your head back and stage for free kicks everytime you feel contact, particularly when you are tackled around the waist.

something else they both have in common - outstanding ability!! Just watch and learn MM

[Mad Mat]

Q. Who is the new Gavin Wanganeen of the AFL?

A. Robbie Gray.

Not a good look Robbie, you can't throw your head back and stage for free kicks everytime you feel contact, particularly when you are tackled around the waist.

something else they both have in common - outstanding ability!! Just watch and learn MM

Absolutely, that's why I think Gray is too good to go down that track.

[Felch]

Q. Who is the new Gavin Wanganeen of the AFL?

A. Robbie Gray.

Not a good look Robbie, you can't throw your head back and stage for free kicks everytime you feel contact, particularly when you are tackled around the waist.

something else they both have in common - outstanding ability!! Just watch and learn MM

Wanganeen only really carried on like that for a year or 2 - as soon as he dropped that nonsense out of his game, he got back to playing excellent footy again.

Big call to compare Gray and Wangas - i couldnt see Gray being able to play down back, in fact i think Gray will actually struggle to dominate anywhere else other than forward. Good player still, but not even in the same universe as Gavin Wanganeen.

[Rik E Boy]

GWW you are a wuss for selecting the Bombers. Essendon are 5hite and Port have a good record against them at the Dome. Shame on you.

regards,

REB

Its alright for you REB as a Cats supporter, you can tip your blokes confidently each week

If your mob performed how Port had the last 2 years you wound't have been confident today either. I felt that Essendon hit good form last week, and i had doubts on Port winning 3 in a row. I also wasn't that confident given Port's recent record at Etihad.

As it happened, it could have been won by either side. The great thing from a Port supporter's perspective was that it was yet another win in a close game this year.

Was very impressed with Paul Stewart, he's well truly establishing himself now as a first 18 player, and the big improver in the Port side.

Maybe Gee Dubya, but Essendon are shite and that match was never in doubt.

regards,

REB

[JK]

Was very impressed with Paul Stewart, he's well truly establishing himself now as a first 18 player, and the big improver in the Port side.

Agreed, he's been very good this year IMHO.

There's almost a feel of 2007 about the current Power group, in that they surpassed most pundits expectations that year and appear to have grown in belief vastly this year ... Im not suggesting for a minute they will go as far as they did in 07, but they are playing some polished footy at times and many seem to have re-discovered their passion.

Was good to see Trengrove get another run, I reckon this kid is gonna be alright.

And Dom Cassisi imho is one of the best leaders in the AFL, still vastly underrated by many outside of Alberton.

[Swooper16]

Was very impressed with Paul Stewart, he's well truly establishing himself now as a first 18 player, and the big improver in the Port side.

Agreed, he's been very good this year IMHO.

There's almost a feel of 2007 about the current Power group, in that they surpassed most pundits expectations that year and appear to have grown in belief vastly this year ... Im not suggesting for a minute they will go as far as they did in 07, but they are playing some polished footy at times and many seem to have re-discovered their passion.

Was good to see Trengrove get another run, I reckon this kid is gonna be alright.

And Dom Cassisi imho is one of the best leaders in the AFL, still vastly underrated by many outside of Alberton.

I'm not sure us Power fans could really do with another 2007 either CP..!!

I questioned why we dropped Lobbe but it looks like the coaching staff got it right as Trengove was very good. Altho as previously remarked had Brogan not been able to continue it might have been a different story. Would like to see us try and accommodate both players at some stage.

And agree on Stewart. Probably isnt ever going to fill up the stat sheet to any great extent but looks to be a very team orientated player. Since coming back from his knock against the Weagles he has been one of our best defenders.

[Rik E Boy]

I'm not sure us Power fans could really do with another 2007 either CP..!!

I don't reckon that will happen to Port ever again. They might again lose a Granny by a large margin but not by twenty goals. You guys got swept away by 44 years of frustration and it was party time early on when Choco threw up his hands.

If you made the granny this year you probably wouldn't win it, but you won't lose by 119 IMO.

regards,

REB

[valleys07]

I'm not sure us Power fans could really do with another 2007 either CP..!!

I don't reckon that will happen to Port ever again. They might again lose a Granny by a large margin but not by twenty goals. You guys got swept away by 44 years of frustration and it was party time early on when Choco threw up his hands.

If you made the granny this year you probably wouldn't win it, but you won't lose by 119 IMO.

regards,

REB

Port will be lucky to get past the semi's this year if we even make the 8, yes we are looking good at the moment, but looking at our opposition we have played only geelong, brisbane and st. kilda whom have challenged us and we all know the results. Time will tell but i need to see us beat good sides consistently before i start talking finals, let alone grannies

[GWW]

I tend to agree. We're a legitimate finals contender, however I do not believe we are a chance to win any more than 1 final.

I think we can contend for a top 4 spot within 2 to 3 years though.

[NO-MERCY]

5-2 at present not bad for the Power, it won't be long before they start to struggle again.

[Swooper16]

5-2 at present not bad for the Power, it won't be long before they start to struggle again.

Carlton, Melb, Richmond & Hawthorn over the next 4 weeks i think - so shouldnt struggle too much over that period. Gets decidedly tougher after then tho.

[NO-MERCY]

5-2 at present not bad for the Power, it won't be long before they start to struggle again.

Carlton, Melb, Richmond & Hawthorn over the next 4 weeks i think - so shouldnt struggle too much over that period. Gets decidedly tougher after then tho.

Will probably win 2 of those.

[Voice]

5-2 at present not bad for the Power, it won't be long before they start to struggle again.

Carlton, Melb, Richmond & Hawthorn over the next 4 weeks i think - so shouldnt struggle too much over that period. Gets decidedly tougher after then tho.

Will probably win 2 of those.

That's realistic NM. I think swooper has a higher amount of wins by the sounds though.

[Swooper16]

5-2 at present not bad for the Power, it won't be long before they start to struggle again.

Carlton, Melb, Richmond & Hawthorn over the next 4 weeks i think - so shouldnt struggle too much over that period. Gets decidedly tougher after then tho.

Will probably win 2 of those.

That's realistic NM. I think swooper has a higher amount of wins by the sounds though.

All 4 are winnable games. Would be disappointed if we didnt go at least 3-1 over the next 4 weeks. If Port can turn the corner at 8-3 then they are almost certain finalists this year.

[NO-MERCY]

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[Swooper16]

You were spot on the money NM. Port really should have won both the Carlton & melbourne games whilst they just didnt want it enough on Saturday. Looks like it will tough to make the 8 from here.