LAST ROUND & DRINKS FOR SOME

ESSENDON is set to farewell at least four players this week.



Great servants of our Club, the likes of courageous Adam Ramanauskas, who battled valiantly to get back to the Elite level after beating cancer. Farewell Rama, thanks for all the good times. Supporters can only wish you good health & a long life.



ANOTHER Club great - to move on - Jason Johnson. The number 14. Who can forget the grunt and powerful runs through the middle? The Greatest come-back game, quickly comes to mind. Cruelled by injury in his last two seasons and not helped by a personal grudge (that has never really been made public), held by the then Coach - Emperor Sheedy. Farewell JJ, how ironic, to have outlived Sheedy's tenure - when Kevin tried almost everything to ship you out!


Damien Peverill might be considered more than a little stiff to be shown the door. Not our most talented player, but has always shown a consistent and hard working ethic - both on and off the field. Something many footballers could take note of. Made the most of his chances, coming off the rookie list and played like he was born to wear the Red & Black - with outmost pride. See ya Pev.


Of course when we "snared" 3 time Premiership player, Mal Michael, we all knew that his best was well behind him, but the fact that we were able to piss-off Leigh Mongrel and the Bri$bane Lion$ - was PRICELESS! Having said that, Mal was serviceable in his first year, not only assisting/releasing Fletch down back, but most importantly with his vast experience & knowledge - that he has been able to impart on the young defenders. I believe there will be an assistants role made available next year, should you want it. Farewell.

Even though this isn't the right time to farewell those that "will" be de-listed, after-all I have heard some names come out of the club that would make your hair curl.


THE one name, thank-fully that is certain to be gone next year, Andrew Lovett...


All I can say is, "GET YOUR LIFE IN ORDER"!



Ross Lyon expects Dons to come out firing


ST KILDA coach Ross Lyon has warned his players they will face a dangerous Essendon, which will farewell three stalwarts on Sunday.

A week after lauding club great Robert Harvey, the Saints confront a Bombers team stirred to send-off Dons favourite Damien Peverill and premiership players Adam Ramanauskas and Jason Johnson at Telstra Dome.

Lyon said the Saints were mindful of what they were coming up against.

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Essendon to win by 7 points!

ESSENDON
B: Henry Slattery , Nathan Lovett-Murray , Mark McVeigh
HB: Jay Nash , Patrick Ryder, Damien Peverill
C: Ricky Dyson, Jobe Watson , Andrew Lovett
HF: Jason Johnson, Matthew Lloyd, Angus Monfries
F: Sam Lonergan, Mal Michael, Adam Ramanauskas
Foll: Tom Bellchambers, Heath Hocking, Brent Stanton
Int: Jarrod Atkinson, Danny Chartres, Cale Hooker, Leroy Jetta, Rhys Magin, Kyle Reimers, John Williams

Int: Atkinson, Chartres, Jetta, Reimers, Williams
Out: Adam McPhee (ankle), Andrew Welsh (hamstring)

New: Danny Chartres (rookie list), John Williams (Morningside. Taken with pick 5 in 2007 draft)

ST KILDA
B: Sean Dempster, Sam Fisher, Jason Gram
HB: Brendon Goddard, Max Hudghton, Jason Blake
C: Sam Gilbert, Nick Dal Santo, Lenny Hayes
HF: Robert Harvey, Nick Riewoldt, Robert Eddy
F: Clint Jones, Justin Koschitzke, Adam Schneider
Foll: Steven King, Shane Birss, Leigh Montagna
Int: Stephen Milne, James Gwilt, Charlie Gardiner, David Armitage, Aaron Fiora, Raphael Clarke, Jarryd Allen

In: Fiora, Allen, Armitage
Out: - No Change


Cheers,


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