Essendon have recalled Patrick Ryder for their AFL clash with Brisbane and are banking on the key forward to have a big game.
Brisbane AFL coach Michael Voss says he wants his team to play more aggressively, even though they are likely to lose two players to suspension.
Brisbane coach Michael Voss says his AFL side's mojo is back after Brent Staker capped his comeback game with the sealing goal against Essendon.
Essendon AFL player Courtenay Dempsey has been left out of the side for disciplinary reasons.
| Rnd | Date | Vs. | K | HB | D | M | HO | FF | FA | T | G | B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 12/04/2013 | Fremantle | 4 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | 18/05/2013 | Brisbane Lions | 10 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Alex BrownePosition:
24
Alwyn DaveyPosition:
29Goals this season:
14
Ariel SteinbergPosition:
25
Ben HowlettPosition:
40Goals this season:
9
Brendon GoddardPosition:
9Goals this season:
5
Brent StantonPosition:
5Goals this season:
5
Cale HookerPosition:
26Goals this season:
0
Courtenay DempseyPosition:
15Goals this season:
3
David HillePosition:
19Goals this season:
1
David MyersPosition:
23Goals this season:
4
David ZaharakisPosition:
11Goals this season:
4
Dustin FletcherPosition:
31Goals this season:
0
Dyson HeppellPosition:
21Goals this season:
5
Heath HockingPosition:
39Goals this season:
4
Jake CarlislePosition:
22Goals this season:
0
Jake MelkshamPosition:
17Goals this season:
1
Jason WinderlichPosition:
8Goals this season:
3
Jobe WatsonPosition:
4Goals this season:
9
Kyle HardinghamPosition:
34Goals this season:
1
Leroy JettaPosition:
7Goals this season:
0
Luke DavisPosition:
27
Michael HibberdPosition:
1Goals this season:
2
Michael HurleyPosition:
18Goals this season:
8
Nathan Lovett-MurrayPosition:
42Goals this season:
0
Patrick RyderPosition:
30Goals this season:
3
Scott GumbletonPosition:
3Goals this season:
11
Stewart CrameriPosition:
12Goals this season:
18
Tayte PearsPosition:
16Goals this season:
0
Tom BellchambersPosition:
2Goals this season:
13
Travis ColyerPosition:
32Goals this season:
0
Voting is open for the @HOSTPLUS #BestOnGround for Round 8 - http://t.co/t27RFsNzBA Win a club polo signed by the coach! #godons
@cook_roz Hi Roz, I'll get the team at @EFC_Membership to look into it for you. Will have a response for your shortly!
@Lucrious Still the red sash Luke! Normally the 'clash of the sash' isn't associated with Dreamtime - but our match later in the season.
| Rank | Team | Won | Lost | Points |
| 1 | Hawthorn | 7 | 1 | 28 |
| 2 | Geelong Cats | 7 | 1 | 28 |
| 3 | Essendon | 6 | 2 | 24 |
| 4 | Sydney Swans | 5 | 2 | 22 |
| 5 | Fremantle | 5 | 2 | 22 |
| 6 | Port Adelaide | 5 | 3 | 20 |
| 7 | Richmond | 5 | 3 | 20 |
| 8 | Collingwood | 5 | 3 | 20 |
| 9 | Adelaide Crows | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| 10 | Carlton | 4 | 4 | 16 |
