Preview Essendon vs Brisbane, Docklands, 24/05/15 @ 1:10 PM

[Halftimehero]

We managed it against port, and it's fair to say they're a team with a better recent record than you guys.

Are they though? They have only won 9 of there last 21 matches, the hype around them certainly hasn't matched there performances.

 

[Halftimehero]

We managed it against port, and it's fair to say they're a team with a better recent record than you guys.

There are only 3 teams who haven't conceded over 100 points in a match this season, Essendon is one of them, Sydney and Fremantle are the others, I would be very surprised if Brisbane can do it this week.

 

[Nasty Penguin]

No, but the fact that it is stupid makes it stupid.

It's okay. My posts like that usually get deleted

 

[Nasty Penguin]

Good news for you fellas, Brion won't be travelling this week.
Apparently he was flat after the game.

Well that's deflating news.

It's a big blow for them.

Thanks to all the dads out there

Brion is a hard to inflate lion shaped thing that Brisbane run through these days instead of a banner.

Then there's mum to spoil the fun

 

[Stopher]

Are they though? They have only won 9 of there last 21 matches, the hype around them certainly hasn't matched there performances.

Wow, that is surprising.

 

[vaughany]

Cheap tickets, free popcorn, cheap pies, kick to kick after the game this Sunday

 

[vaughany]

Howlett to Rockliff and Melksham to Beams?

 

[Bombers1234]

Seems like the last two games we have endeavored to play a bit more attacking and subsequently our kicking skills have dropped right off. Hopefully it has just been a bit of an adjustment period to the tweak in the gameplan because I generally see us as a good kicking side.

 

[efcboy]

Howlett to Rockliff and Melksham to Beams?

I'd go Ambrose to Rockliff. I'd hope he legally tests out the fitness of his chest (ribs)

 

[MiguelM]

Seems like the last two games we have endeavored to play a bit more attacking and subsequently our kicking skills have dropped right off. Hopefully it has just been a bit of an adjustment period to the tweak in the gameplan because I generally see us as a good kicking side.

IMO, our kicking execution has been off since the Blues game. I thought last week was an improvement. I think getting back to a more attacking and backing ourselve should help confidence which in turn will improve skill execution.

Hopefully we improve again from last week. For me I saw some signs that Dempsey is not far off from being a strong attacking presence off half back. Something we are sorely missing. In form he is one of our key players IMO

 

[Liberator]

Brion is a hard to inflate lion shaped thing that Brisbane run through these days instead of a banner.

Hang on, they run through a lion?
That's weird

 

[SizeMatters]

Rocky should be 100% this week and Merrett a chance to come back to provide a bigger body in defence (or forward if needed). If we had Hanley in I would actually give us a slight chance but can't see how you guys can lose this game. Your defensive 6 have been exceptional especially your talls so if our mids get pressured we will go back to bombing it high and Hurley will take easy marks and rebound all game. Watch our smalls who are playing themselves into great form and this is where 60% of our goals will come from.

But can't tip the Lions this week...Dons by 36 points.

 

[Beerfish]

can't see how you guys can lose this game.

Yeah. "Ooh, ah", that's how it always starts. But then later there's running and screaming.

 

[yaco55]

There are only 3 teams who haven't conceded over 100 points in a match this season, Essendon is one of them, Sydney and Fremantle are the others, I would be very surprised if Brisbane can do it this week.

Essendon has only conceded 100 points twice in our last 30 games - The two times were a result of freakish kicking - fremantle 18-5 and Swans 18-6.

 

[Duritz]

Brion is a hard to inflate lion shaped thing that Brisbane run through these days instead of a banner.

You forgot the word "fearsome".

 

[DapperJong]

I can't stand Josh Green.

 

[DapperJong]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...t-brisbane-lions/story-fni5f6kv-1227359347952

 

[Duritz]

I can't stand Josh Green.

What's not to like? Fair player, quick, excellent skills and an excellent shot for goal.

Oh, right.

 

[DapperJong]

What's not to like? Fair player, quick, excellent skills and an excellent shot for goal.

Oh, right.

Nah nah, that's all cool, it's just his face.

 

[Halftimehero]

Wow, that is surprising.

Yep, lost 8 of there last 14 last year and 4 of there first 7 this year. They have absolutely no depth whatsoever, once they lose a player or two there whole team goes to s**t.

 

[Squeaky]

Hang on, they run through a lion?
That's weird

Lion in the sand....
i'm out!

 

[Doss]

Just a reminder about the banter thread, folks. Let's keep discussion here on the upcoming game.

 

[Duritz]

Just a reminder about the banter thread, folks. Let's keep discussion here on the upcoming game.

Where's the banter Fred?

 

[Doss]

Where's the banter Fred?

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threa...y-so-uh-paddlepop-brions-yeah.1093767/page-40

 

[Whispering_Jack]

Where's the banter Fred?

His name is Doss...