ESS vs ADEA Official game thread!!!

[The D-ROD]

its finally here!!! im excited lads... will be a thrill to see the likes of lloyd, hird, lucas, fletcher back in the same team....

add the excitement of monfries, stanton, davey and co. and IMO we will be competitive....hope we give it a red hot go...

un4tunetly i wont be able to see it live...i have a footy practice tournament to play in...but i will enjoy the replay (and hopefully some good posts on here) to get me up to speed later on!

my prediction: head says - adea by 21pts
heart says - ess by 9pts - Lloyd 5 goals BOG: B.Stanton

GO DONS!

[Charliebrow 16]

2 hours and 42 minutes to the first bounce.
I'm excited. We will give them a decent shake up there.
Too bad it isn't on channel 10 today, we get W.B Vs Geelong. Fantastic...
Is Johns playing for us?

[Longy413]

Is Johns playing for us?

Nope.

[mcphee_is_a_gun]

2 hours and 42 minutes to the first bounce.
I'm excited. We will give them a decent shake up there.
Too bad it isn't on channel 10 today, we get W.B Vs Geelong. Fantastic...
Is Johns playing for us?

Good thing it isnt on FTA because it wouldn't be live.

[Charliebrow 16]

Nope.

Do you know where i can get the official team?
Can't seem to find it on the AFL Website.
Thanks.

[mcphee_is_a_gun]

Try the Sportal website.

[Longy413]

Backs: Slattery Fletcher Michael
Half Backs: M. Johnson Lucas McPhee
Centres: Winderlich Peverill McVeigh
Half Forwards: Hird Ryder Welsh
Forwards: Davey Lloyd Jetta
Rucks: Hille Lovett Stanton
Bench: Bradley Lovett-Murray Monfries Watson

[Charliebrow 16]

Thanks for that, appreciate it.
Guess i'll have to listen to the game on AFL.com radio streams.

What an absolutly ridiculous time to have a football match!
12.40? unbelievable.

[Daytripper]

Backs: Slattery Fletcher Michael
Half Backs: M. Johnson Lucas McPhee
Centres: Winderlich Peverill McVeigh
Half Forwards: Hird Ryder Welsh
Forwards: Davey Lloyd Jetta
Rucks: Hille Lovett Stanton
Bench: Bradley Lovett-Murray Monfries Watson

Is Jobe definitely playing, Longy ?

Heard a whisper he could be a late withdrawal.

[Longy413]

Got no idea, haven't heard anything myself.

I think if there was a real danger of someone missing they wouldn't have played all our emergencies yesterday. I know Bolts went off at half time, but I doubt they'd have taken that risk if someone was a big chance to miss.

Unless something has happened in the last 24 hours.

[Daytripper]

Got no idea, haven't heard anything myself.

I think if there was a real danger of someone missing they wouldn't have played all our emergencies yesterday. I know Bolts went off at half time, but I doubt they'd have taken that risk if someone was a big chance to miss.

Unless something has happened in the last 24 hours.

Bolton not playing the 2nd half leads me to think there could be a late change.
Hope I'm wrong.

[Charliebrow 16]

Watson should be playing...
He's certainly in our best 22. and havn't heard anything about him not playing.

[Boris_Bewick]

The only reason he might not play would be if he wasn't fit.

He's in our best 10 let alone 22

[Boris_Bewick]

What an absolutly ridiculous time to have a football match!
12.40? unbelievable.

I think that's Adelaide time, so allow half an hour for a 1.10 start.

[Charliebrow 16]

I think that's Adelaide time, so allow half an hour for a 1.10 start.

Will do:thumbsu:

[Bigdon]

come on dons!!!!

[Bigdon]

first goal to Johnson!!

[Bigdon]

Lloyd! god these commetators are ****e on abc

[Andrew_5]

go bombers...
Lloydy's first

[Andrew_5]

Lucas's first...
Essendons third....
Go you good thing...

[Bigdon]

good start by the dons

[Andrew_5]

There skill level looks alot better than last year...

[Bigdon]

i wouldnt know catch watch it, hows the umpiring so far?

[Bigdon]

9 points up cant complain llyod and hird not really in the game yet so hopefull tthen guys can get a bit of it

[mattdavies_03]

good first quarter, disposal from some of the backline is letting us down. Some good signs however from gus and stanton. Also good to see Lloyd get into the action and get a goal early

[Andrew_5]

umpiring is ok...
the team is playing well...
Lucas marking everything that is coming down to him...

[Super Goalie]

You've got the jump, kudos to the Ess supporters, sounds like theres about 20,000 of you!

[BertRito]

The disposal in the first few minutes was impeccable. Better than anything we produced for the whole of last year.

A few brain snaps (Watson, Peverill) then let us down, but overall the skills and conversion were pretty good.

Lucas has just kicked one in the second. Looking pretty good overall. Just hope we don't have a massive fadeout. Looks like Goodwin might be out for the rest of the game too which helps a little. Need to get on top of Thompson and Edwards big time though.

[danzan22]

So close lucas, tough kick.

[Bigdon]

lloyd and lucas sound very very dangerous

[Andrew_5]

The disposal in the first few minutes was impeccable. Better than anything we produced for the whole of last year.

A few brain snaps (Watson, Peverill) then let us down, but overall the skills and conversion were pretty good.

Lucas has just kicked one in the second. Looking pretty good overall. Just hope we don't have a massive fadeout. Looks like Goodwin might be out for the rest of the game too which helps a little. Need to get on top of Thompson and Edwards big time though.

you can add bradley and slattery to the list with Watson and Peverill
Ryder's impressing me too..

[Bigdon]

come on essendon!!

[BertRito]

Alwyn Davey's just been reported.

This game is getting softer by the minute. Mattner actually slipped and THEN ducked into Davey's oncoming tackle. In the end Davey just collected him with his stomach more than anything. He should get off if the AFL has any sense.

Watson's disposal is appalling again this quarter. Just so slow hand to foot.

Lucas is on fire. Lloyd looks good with limited opportunities. Hird can't get into it, which is kind of good considering we're winning without his help.

[Andrew_5]

these new rules are stupid..
cant touch anyone these days..
anotherone playing good is Mcviegh

[danzan22]

That was soft as, slattery did nothing wrong.

[BertRito]

Two soft free kicks gift Burton a goal. Welsh does a great job of spoiling then gets pinged for too high just before Lucas was to have a shot from outside 50.

Then Slattery puts his arm around Burtons stomach and gets penalised for chopping the arms????!!?!?!?!?! Ridiculous.

[Bigdon]

are the umpires having much of an effect

[BertRito]

I'd take a 12 point lead at half time any day.

[danzan22]

are the umpires having much of an effect
They gave burton that goal before and stopped us twice from going into 50 from soft frees.

[danzan22]

I'd take a 12 point lead at half time any day.
Its great, we are beating adelaide!!!, lets hope we can keep this up.

[Bigdon]

well were up by 12 points at half time, anything less then a win from here on will be very dissapointing

[mattdavies_03]

are the umpires having much of an effect

they weren't really until the last 5 or so mins of the 2nd quarter. Ridiculous decisions against welsh, slattery and davey. If he gets done for that it will be a total joke.

But as someone said above me, I'll take a 12 point lead over adelaide anytime

[Andrew_5]

I think this game is Sheedy's so far...
So far the game plan is winning us the game...

[Ludwig van Bertstare]

The umps are really annoying me with a few terrible calls.

[Pantsless]

5AA are awful. They call the Adelaide players by their nicknames!

[Bigdon]

has essendon recived a free kick yet?

[danzan22]

Mcphee goals!!!

[Bigdon]

another one to lovett!!!!

[BertRito]

Lovett receives from Lucas and goals. We've weathered a bit of a storm from the Crows. Fletcher has had a couple of telling spoils...

[Andrew_5]

Another...
GO BOMBERS!!

[BertRito]

And Watson turns it over again...disgraceful.

[danzan22]

Bombers are putting great pressure on the crows.

[BertRito]

Can someone tell me how many touches Edwards has had? Stupid AFL site doesn't load properly on my PC.

[Bigdon]

lucas has 5!!!!

[Andrew_5]

Jetta set-up Lucas.. Nice second effort by jetta...
Goal... Take it home Boys!!

[BlacK'n'ReD]

lucas has 5!!!!
:thumbsu:..Lovin it atm. Hope we don't die out....

[dodgyJim]

Basset has wiped out Jetta!!!

Nice to hear Jetta got up and put it through the stcks!

[BertRito]

Jetta crunched by Bassett. Report on Monday maybe?

Hopefully the kid goals. Looks impressive. This will make it five goals up. Would have to win from there.

[Andrew_5]

Jetta first goal of his career...

[BertRito]

GOAL!!!

Big hit by Bassett, but hopefully not a report because this game is soft enough as it is.

[Andrew_5]

Jetta crunched by Bassett. Report on Monday maybe?

Hopefully the kid goals. Looks impressive. This will make it five goals up. Would have to win from there.

Put in a Very in the middle...:D

[Pantsless]

5AA reckon Bassett is G-A-W-N...2-3 weeks min

[danzan22]

Jetta and Davey look like stars in the making.

[Bigdon]

doh!!

[danzan22]

Tohmpson somehow goals and its back to 24 points.

[BlacK'n'ReD]

Adeliade score :( 4 Goals the diff...

[Andrew_5]

5AA reckon Bassett is G-A-W-N...2-3 weeks min

Bloody Oath he is... No contact of the head...

[Andrew_5]

Adeliade score :( 4 Goals the diff...

Two more than half time :D :D

[Pantsless]

How's Ryder been playing? The radio losers think he's played great.

[BlacK'n'ReD]

Two more than half time :D :D
When you look at it like that...:thumbsu:

[rule of four]

Am only listening on the radion (go SEN) but kepler seems to be doing well at a floating wingman type role. Glad hes finally doing something

[danzan22]

Should of just gone for the soccer.

[BlacK'n'ReD]

80-56 at 3-quarter time. C'MON BOYSSSSS!!! Run it out!!

[rule of four]

How's Ryder been playing? The radio losers think he's played great.


Apparently doing a "mighty job" along with fletcher and Michael in defence

[Ludwig van Bertstare]

Jetta is a star.

[Andrew_5]

How's Ryder been playing? The radio losers think he's played great.

playing really good Football, Has impressed me as i said earlier..
Getting spoils when needed looks calm under pressure really agile player, somtimes you forget he is a ruckman too

[Pantsless]

Excellent!

[danzan22]

playing really good Football, Has impressed me as i said earlier..
Getting spoils when needed looks calm under pressure really agile player, somtimes you forget he is a ruckman too
Hes performed great for a second year player playing as a key back.

[Dr Moose]

Flipper straight through Hille's legs and Adelaide's on a roll

[Andrew_5]

Lets hope we can weather the storm..
we need a goal..

[Bigdon]

has essendon had a free kick all afternoon

[Andrew_5]

and there it is.. number 6 for Lucas

Take It Home Boys!!!

[BlacK'n'ReD]

Another from Scotty. 20pts the diff now...

[gPhonque]

Damnit.... I'm late for a party I've gotta get to, but I'm not going anywhere until this is finished. :D

Carn the Dons!

[Strike Swiftly]

how annoying is Andrew JARMAN constantly calling Neil CRAIG "craigie" on SEN!!!

[Andrew_5]

Davey should of goaled..

[Strike Swiftly]

scotty lucas you superstar

[Ludwig van Bertstare]

What a kick by Lucas, he is a champ.

[Andrew_5]

Lucas with 7..
Should be home here boys
GO BOMBERS!!!

[BlacK'n'ReD]

7 for Lucas...CLASS!!

[BlacK'n'ReD]

Bock scores...21 pts up at the 20th or so minute.

[Strike Swiftly]

how long left????

[Andrew_5]

5.15

[Kaitsey]

go dons!!! this would be classic if crows lost!!!

[BlacK'n'ReD]

Hille SCORES!! 25pts UP!!

[Bigdon]

Yes Yes Yes Comeon **** U Crows!!!!

[Andrew_5]

There is the nail in the coffin...
Hille goals with 1.45 left on the clock

[Dr Moose]

Anybody else need to get on the goalkickers list - Jetta's got 2 already!

[dodgyJim]

I know that Adelaide are missing a few players etc but what I am happy about is that the Adelaide biased callers keep saying how unfit the crows players are.

Haven't heard them say one thing about our boys being unfit or looking tired. :thumbsu:

[BlacK'n'ReD]

JETTTAAAAAA!! Scores his 2nd...31pt lead :D:D