Paul Chapman's fitness has Essendon coach Mark Thompson excited

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NEW Essendon coach Mark Thompson has recast the Bombers forward line, excited by the summer progress of Paul Chapman and determined to play Jake Carlisle in attack.

While the Bombers were last week set back by a 4-5 week ankle injury to key ruckman Tom Bellchambers , he will be the only player not in full training this week.

Thompson said second-year forward Daniher had put on a dozen kilograms since arriving at the club, with Crameri's departure giving the young rising star an enormous opportunity.

Brendon Goddard, who suffered a calf injury pre-Christmas, has been running again for five weeks and is back in full training.

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A lot of people, well most people think Chapman will be managed and even I thought that but after hearing from Bomber about his pre-season and how he's flying I wouldn't be surprised if Chappy plays most games now, playing mostly forward should only help his body get through the season as well

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A lot of people, well most people think Chapman will be managed and even I thought that but after hearing from Bomber about his pre-season and how he's flying I wouldn't be surprised if Chappy plays most games now, playing mostly forward should only help his body get through the season as well

I'm not sure about this mate, I think he will be managed before the end of the year, especially if Essendon play finals. He only ever plays between 15-20 games because of his body as it always gives him problems. Think he will miss 3-4+ easy enough