Essendon v Sydney live updates by Mad Bomber Sean

[jade_00]

We have about two hours until the first bounce and as far as I am aware Gumby has not:

Torn a hamstring getting off the plane
Broke a leg getting hit by a crazed grandma and her shopping cart
Been abducted by aliens for 'probing'
Run into Chuck Norris

And this doesn't even include the potentially weird things that could happen to him :cool:

[Lance Uppercut]

I was concerned that we'd see Australia's first ever plane hi-jacking on the way up

[Frothies Mcveigh]

Good to hear :thumbsu:

[threeleggedgoat]

Let's just hope that tonight isnt the night that the ticking time bomb, BBBBradshaw implodes and takes it out on Gumby. Also hope the swans guys all go easy on the handshake :(

[stay true]

Well if that's going to happen, Bradshaw will have to do it from the other side of the fence. ;)

[jade_00]

Well if that's going to happen, Bradshaw will have to do it from the other side of the fence. ;)

Holy crap he can't do that, can he? :eek:

Better add that to the list, assaulted by non-competing player....

[Mad Bomber Sean]

Ok so i am sitting at Blacktown now having watched most of our squad have a kick round the oval, two noticable abscences are Gumby & Dempsey.

Althoug still a bit over an hour before the game, i am surprised he has not been onto the ground yet.

[centrelink1]

Ok, now, lets agree as a forum that we do not make this a lose-lose scenario for the club.

They are playing Gumby, its the right thing to do. If he gets injured, it is not Knights fault etc etc etc

[jade_00]

Ok, now, lets agree as a forum that we do not make this a lose-lose scenario for the club.

They are playing Gumby, its the right thing to do. If he gets injured, it is not Knights fault etc etc etc

They better bloody play him. I think I like the rest of you am sick of waiting! :D

[bipolarbeaR]

14 Kicks, 14 goals and 14 marks.

[ghostdog]

Looking forward to Gumby! FWIW, the report I saw of the match at Blacktown last week mentioned that the ground was in excellent condition, so hopefully Gumby's able to keep everything in tact without the surface shifting underneath him.

BTW, anyone know where I can catch a radio stream, or whether the efc site is carrying live updates. There's no indication on the site :thumbsd:

[stay true]

Pretty sure the EFC site will have the live scores and text commentary updates. Doubt we'll get radio coverage as they'd all be covering the Saints Freo game.

[Mad Bomber Sean]

Guys the ground is in absolutely perfect condition for league footy. Looks vastly superior to the Dome's current state. A deep blue sky, not a puff of wind or drop of rain around ib Blacktown.

Just saw a very fit & nervous Gumby marking the ball on the lead in the pregame warm ups, one grab mark at pace & kicking very well - no hint of his recent back problems.

[Enki]

We are actually lucky that the Challenge game is up there, if we were playing it in Melbourne the storm would most likely have caused Gumby's back to collapse.

[nickh32]

Guys the ground is in absolutely perfect condition for league footy. Looks vastly superior to the Dome's current state. A deep blue sky, not a puff of wind or drop of rain around ib Blacktown.

Just saw a very fit & nervous Gumby marking the ball on the lead in the pregame warm ups, one grab mark at pace & kicking very well - no hint of his recent back problems.

Make sure you take photos it could be the last time gumbleton is on the ground for an afl match.

[bipolarbeaR]

I love you Westies today for helping with this report ^_^

[jade_00]

Guys the ground is in absolutely perfect condition for league footy. Looks vastly superior to the Dome's current state. A deep blue sky, not a puff of wind or drop of rain around ib Blacktown.

Just saw a very fit & nervous Gumby marking the ball on the lead in the pregame warm ups, one grab mark at pace & kicking very well - no hint of his recent back problems.

Thanks for the updates Sean - keep em up if you are willing.

Mods, I am happy for you to change the thread title to a game based one if Sean is happy to post a couple comments.

[Mad Bomber Sean]

Using two iphones on TPG 3G network. Not the worlds most reliable systems. The photos wont be much too. So ill do my best with the reports.

[ghostdog]

Cheers Mad Bomber Sean! :thumbsu:

[Mad Bomber Sean]

Mcveigh Captain. Swans won toss kicking to the north end.
In defence we have
Midfield laycock, prizza, Zaha & no 40? Houli as centre.
Reimers & Davey on the Wing.
Messy start.

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[Mad Bomber Sean]

Swans kickes first goal....

[nickh32]

Is the number 3 out their?

number 40 is howlett

[Mad Bomber Sean]

Laycock V Pike, Pike beaten him twice : (
Myers & NLM looking good

[nickh32]

Laycock V Pike, Pike beaten him twice : (
Myers & NLM looking good

Is gumby out their or not?

[gO_bOmBeRz]

gumby is out there and anyone who wants live scores :
http://www.essendonfc.com.au/matches/live.asp?round_no=-3

[jade_00]

Is gumby out their or not?

Chillax Nick - Essendon confirmed it's withdrawals and Gumby was not amongst them. He is playing.

[Mad Bomber Sean]

Gumby has one ineffective touch. Swans inside 50 5times cutting us up across the centre. Our kicking & rucking sucks

[Shane Hird]

Remember people....it's a practice match.

Lets not get too carried away with the score..


As long as Gumbleton makes it thru unharmed.

[Mad Bomber Sean]

Houli is playing well. Myers looks ok. Gumby cant keep pace with game

[Mad Bomber Sean]

Davey wild shot on goal misssed. Gumby playinf FF. magdalini looks tough.

[Shane Hird]

Houli is playing well. Myers looks ok. Gumby cant keep pace with game



As long as he's putting one foot in front of the other and staying on the field, thats all I ask from him in this game..

[morebeer]

Keep up the good work sean

[Mad Bomber Sean]

Bellchambers starting to win taps & game is evening out. Swans no lobger dominant ingeneral play.

[gO_bOmBeRz]

good to hear, who seems to be the standout so far for the bombers ?

[Mad Bomber Sean]

Houli, NLM, Prizza in close, myers & Howletts all been ok. Laycock has begin throwing his weight around which is good.

[Mad Bomber Sean]

Magdilini is too fat/ unfit / slow to play at this level IMO. He can tackle. But is really just a 50/50 player . He gave away a free which just cost us a goal

[stay true]

Marigliani

[WatchWatson]

I no we didn't kick a goal but 13 points down at 1/4 time isn't that bad

[jade_00]

I no we didn't kick a goal but 13 points down at 1/4 time isn't that bad

Indeed. Lets all remember that we left what would virtually be our starting 22 in Melbourne, save for those that need a run. It's all about getting games into guys and seeing what they can do.

[eyesofwiseoldowl]

I no we didn't kick a goal but 13 points down at 1/4 time isn't that bad

thats a good effort for an under experienced side against a strong swans outfit. hopefully they keep up the intensity and start working a way to goal. hows hardingham and howlett going?

[Mad Bomber Sean]

Qrt just finished, we played a tough, in close
messy sort of game without much fluidity. But we managed to prevent the Swans from running away with the game who dominated early. We were getting killed in the centre until Bellchambers , Prizza & Houli started to work togwther in the middle.

At HB NLM, Myers & Dempsey have all looked good. Our fwds are non exostant. No marking targets. Gumby did little, but is not injured : )
laycock look better as the qrt wore on, our runners are dping ok. Our kiking has been terrible. Cheers

[Ben the Gooner]

Thanks for that Sean. Much appreciated.

[ghostdog]

Promising after a slow start then... is Houli tagging? ...and how does Long look?

[Mad Bomber Sean]

No 34 took a huge pack mark for us. Got up there & held it well. Game highlight

[stay true]

Kyle Hardingham that is. Intense updating sean, cheers.

[gO_bOmBeRz]

hows melksham doing ?

[jade_00]

Thanks for that Sean. Much appreciated.

Ben, did you want to change the title of the thread, or merge it into another so everyone who is interested gets a look in?

[Mad Bomber Sean]

Promising after a slow start then... is Houli tagging? ...and how does Long look?

Houli now playing x hf..just kicked a greay goal!
Goodes playibg on Myers & killing him.

[WatchWatson]

Good to get one on the board early in the 2nd

[Ben the Gooner]

Ben, did you want to change the title of the thread, or merge it into another so everyone who is interested gets a look in?

I'll leave the thread, but change the title.

[Mad Bomber Sean]

Bombers starting to hit targets & get on top on play.

[jade_00]

Houli now playing x hf..just kicked a greay goal!
Goodes playibg on Myers & killing him.

Ahh thats ok. Can't think of a better way to use a practice match then giving one of our young stars an education at the hands of a superstar.

[Mad Bomber Sean]

hows melksham doing ?

He haa been pretty good done some neat things- playing on the other Jetta. Tough gig!

Game has swung back to them with some 2 quick goals.
NLM now playing on Goodes at cHB.
Gumby took a Mark!

[Enki]

Goodes playing on Myers & killing him.

Does that mean that Myers is playing in the backline?

[Spikey]

Gumby took a Mark!

IS HIS HAND OKAY?!?!?!

ahas

[Mad Bomber Sean]

Gumby took mark on the lead, had a shot on goal & just missed but looked good.
Melk is now playing on Kirk & doing well.

[Mad Bomber Sean]

Gumby involved in pack marking attempt... Sticky tape needed.

[Mad Bomber Sean]

Does that mean that Myers is playing in the backline?

Yep. But off the ground now.

Gumby is fine BTW.

[jade_00]

IS HIS HAND OKAY?!?!?!

I lol'd :D

[Mad Bomber Sean]

Knighta looks worried, hand over face, not much talking in the coaches box

[eyesofwiseoldowl]

sounds as though there struggling in the forward line. are the mids doing ok to get the ball up there or are they getting beaten to?

[Mad Bomber Sean]

Half time.

Despite a promising start that qrt, we got punished on the score board.
Positives. Davey was good Vs Kennelly - tackled, chased harrased & worked hard.
Gumby, took 2 Marks, one leading out from FF looking composed & comfortable, even had a kick on goal that missed to the left. Also had a go at a few contested marks without too much hesitation. Dont think that he'll need to much footy to become a decent contributor x the fwd line.

Melk did some good things playing on both Lewis Jetta then Kirky, Won the ball a few times & got some handy touches, uses the ball well, like his kicking. Good skills, calm & fast. Should play at least 10+ games this year.

Houli, got a heap of it & used it very well so far including an excellent kick at goal from just insife the 50. He has been playing in the middle (1st qrt) then x HB & swithing to HF in the 2nd. Kicked the ball well, put himself in the right positon & even bumpbed an older Swans player in a contested ball struggle.

Laycock has thrown his body round more than ever. Looked better as a target in fwd 50 than as ruckman. He is eager to get into the contest although his effectiveness is still fairly low.

Dempsey has been very good, as has Prizza ( some good hard ball stuff), Mcveigh & NLM have also been good.

Myers was ok in the 1st playing x HB, but got towled up by Goodes who domknated that qrt until he was replaced by NLM. NLM managed to more than tame Goodes i thought.

Howlett has been OK. No 34 took a screamer.

Dyson has been ok.

We really miss our key backs, but cinsidering the team we have on the park I am actually surprised we are going OK.

[gO_bOmBeRz]

Half time.

Despite a promising start that qrt, we got punished on the score board.
Positives. Davey was good Vs Kennelly - tackled, chased harrased & worked hard.
Gumby, took 2 Marks, one leading out from FF looking composed & comfortable, even had a kick on goal that missed to the left. Also had a go at a few contested marks without too much hesitation. Dont think that he'll need to much footy to become a decent contributor x the fwd line.

Melk did some good things playing on both Lewis Jetta then Kirky, Won the ball a few times & got some handy touches, uses the ball well, like his kicking. Good skills, calm & fast. Should play at least 10+ games this year.

Houli, got a heap of it & used it very well so far including an excellent kick at goal from just insife the 50. He has been playing in the middle (1st qrt) then x HB & swithing to HF in the 2nd. Kicked the ball well, put himself in the right positon & even bumpbed an older Swans player in a contested ball struggle.

Laycock has thrown his body round more than ever. Looked better as a target in fwd 50 than as ruckman. He is eager to get into the contest although his effectiveness is still fairly low.

Dempsey has been very good, as has Prizza ( some good hard ball stuff), Mcveigh & NLM have also been good.

Myers was ok in the 1st playing x HB, but got towled up by Goodes who domknated that qrt until he was replaced by NLM. NLM managed to more than tame Goodes i thought.

Howlett has been OK. No 34 took a screamer.

Dyson has been ok.

We really miss our key backs, but cinsidering the team we have on the park I am actually surprised we are going OK.

great stuff

[Mad Bomber Sean]

Carslie has also taken some good marks & looked ok. Not far off AFL standard.
Zaha has been very clean but needs to get it more.
Neagle lining up for goal directly in front - GOAL

[eyesofwiseoldowl]

thanks Sean :thumbsu:

[gO_bOmBeRz]

neagle goal !!!

[Mad Bomber Sean]

Carlise kicked one after Neagle & Zaha combined

[Mad Bomber Sean]

Carslie lining up again after another good lead & Mark. This kid looks good

[Call Me Cake]

http://i46.tinypic.com/9uurmc.jpg

I'm surprised we're even this close.

Shouldn't we be down by 100 goals already? :confused:

[gO_bOmBeRz]

carslie goal :D

[WatchWatson]

Laycock Goal!

[Enki]

The Big Lazy goals.

[gO_bOmBeRz]

Laycock goal

[ghostdog]

Houli, got a heap of it & used it very well so far including an excellent kick at goal from just insife the 50. He has been playing in the middle (1st qrt) then x HB & swithing to HF in the 2nd. Kicked the ball well, put himself in the right positon & even bumpbed an older Swans player in a contested ball struggle.


Myers was ok in the 1st playing x HB, but got towled up by Goodes who domknated that qrt until he was replaced by NLM. NLM managed to more than tame Goodes i thought.

Really happy about these two reports.
The NLM report keeps a Dempsey move to midfield on the cards for mine.

[saladodger]

How is Lazycock going?

[eyesofwiseoldowl]

wow cmon boys!! knightsy mustve got them sorted at halftime. they doing very well to be this close.

[Mad Bomber Sean]

correction it was The big chock. & he kicked a goal lead, mark goal moments later.

[Mad Bomber Sean]

Best game by Le Coq for yrs

[saladodger]

Best = Only, ha ha

hope he comes good the big fella. Cheers Sean

[WatchWatson]

kept them scoreless for half a quarter. not bad from a bunch of kids.

[Mad Bomber Sean]

Bombers end to end Magic with Zaha finishing the goal off across his body round the crn. Gr8 stuff. Melk & Carslie also involved looking good

[Mad Bomber Sean]

They just got one back thanks to some dubious umpiring

[Call Me Cake]

Best = Only, ha ha

Haha. :D

ZAHARAKISSSSSSSSSSSS!


ESS: 36
SYD: 47

Goals:
Houli, Neagle, Carlisle, Laycock, Zaharakis

No doubles so far.

Good to see Carlisle earning his spot in the side.

[WatchWatson]

Awesome stuff:thumbsu:

[gO_bOmBeRz]

ZAHA great goal

[Mad Bomber Sean]

Another one to them after Reimers did nkt stick a tackle & they cleared the ball.

[Charliebrow 16]

Super impressed with this. Fingers remain firmly crossed for Gumby.

[Mad Bomber Sean]

Neagles kicking is so preseason. Misssed onE dead in front, then kicked a grwat goal just nkw round the crn in general play under prezsure

[Call Me Cake]

Neagle 2 goals!

ESS (43)
SYD (66)

[Smyth94]

Neagles kicking is so preseason. Misssed onE dead in front, then kicked a grwat goal just nkw round the crn in general play under prezsure

Lol Mad Bomber...tryin to pump out the updates on the iPhone hey? Massive spelling feil :p

[Mad Bomber Sean]

3qrt time.

Positives. Midfield got ontop. Won clearances & rucks were good.

Laycock is grabbing everything & looking like a star.
Zaha & Melk are future stars, neither does a bad thing both were vgood that qrt.
Houli gettibg some contested possesion x Hb & Hf.
Dempsey looks a million dollars & Mcveigh is also very good.

[stay true]

Impressive 3rd quarter. Do we look like we can keep it going in the 4th and get closer to a win, Sean?

[footycool]

Lol Mad Bomber...tryin to pump out the updates on the iPhone hey? Massive spelling feil :p


Oh how ironic.....:D

[eyesofwiseoldowl]

gotta be happy with how they are going. hope they turn it on for the last quarter.

[Ben the Gooner]

gotta be happy with how they are going. hope they turn it on for the last quarter.

It's "we" now ;)

[Spikey]

Laycock is grabbing everything & looking like a star.

Ben needs new pants

[eyesofwiseoldowl]

It's "we" now ;)

haha my bad. dont worry i hit the bombershop this week and got my merch. hope WE turn it out for the last quarter. GO BOMBERS!! lol

[Boucks09]

Laycock is grabbing everything & looking like a star.


It's 2am in Vancouver at the moment and I should be sleeping, but that has 'aroused' my interest and will keep me up for hours.

LAYCOCK!

[Mad Bomber Sean]

No 36 has a plaster cast on now :(
one of our rookies took a major hanger!

[Ben the Gooner]

haha my bad. dont worry i hit the bombershop this week and got my merch. hope WE turn it out for the last quarter. GO BOMBERS!! lol

Haha, good to have you on board.