Preview West Coast vs Essendon, Perth Stadium, Thursday 20/06/19, 8:10 AEST

[Paul_Barnard]

Every time we get on a winning streak and build some form we come up against sides like West Coast and GWS to stop us in our tracks

Would have been great if we played teams like Saints,GC

Fixture always ****s us when we have some momentum

But this is the typical EFC of the last 10years.
Build up a head of steam against weaker opponents, then hopelessly fail the litmus test against any type of quality.
Carlton and Hawthorn have been must wins, so kudos to the lads for getting the job done. But the first 5 min of the WC game will be FAR more challenging than anything that has been thrown at us in the last 2 games.
I cant wait to see how we deal with their intercept defence to see if our kicking really has improved. My guess is the hawks and blues wins have provided us with false hope, but lets see.
Sheppard and McGovern will be licking their lips if our kicking this season is anything to go by.

 

[emblurr]

We were in similar position last year we came up against West Coast. Back our boys in! (but not in the same was Jaidyn would)

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

yeah, we did so well against the saints last time.....

They got us when Essendon was playing like garbage now it will be different imo.

 

[ghostdog]

Our improved defence has to stay firm. Challenge might be finding enough goals. I like Francis better as a player, but Brown seems the more logical conclusion. Hopefully opens up enough space for the agility of Laverde, Raz and Walla.

 

[MattF185]

Does Hurley go to Kennedy or Darling? I’d rather see Hurley higher up the ground on Darling as he is a little vulnerable in one on one situations against genuine key position players.

 

[DallasCrane316]

Does Hurley go to Kennedy or Darling? I’d rather see Hurley higher up the ground on Darling as he is a little vulnerable in one on one situations against genuine key position players.

I thought Ambrose would be good for Darling.

 

[DapperJong]

I thought Ambrose would be good for Darling.

Ambrose should take the most mobile forward.

 

[JayJ20]

They got us when Essendon was playing like garbage now it will be different imo.

In what world are we known to play good against the bad sides??

Also, we actually beat Geelong, West Coast away and GWS away to start our winning run after losing to Carlton.

 

[JayJ20]

I’m happy West Coast are close to full strength. It gives us a genuine idea of where we are at.

 

[fairbump_playon]

What I would like is for someone to ask when the teams are named.

“The same time they are every week”

 

[DapperJong]

What I would like is for someone to ask when the teams are named.

“The same time they are every week”

This is your way of asking when the teams are named.

 

[Don Won]

 

[fairbump_playon]

This is your way of asking when the teams are named.

When are the teams named?

 

[Albertross]

Every time we get on a winning streak and build some form we come up against sides like West Coast and GWS to stop us in our tracks

Would have been great if we played teams like Saints,GC

Fixture always ****s us when we have some momentum

Inevitably, it is us who *s up our momentum. We are our own worst enemy at times. Regardless, to play finals, we need to beat other contenders whenever we are due to play them.

 

[Dave]

People still think we can play finals?

 

[Duckworth]

IN – Brown
OUT – Stringer

 

[Dave]

Bloody Woosha!!!!

 

[JayJ20]

Great change, but that kinda defeats the purpose of resting Francis.

 

[DapperJong]

Obvious change is obvious. Bombers by 12.

 

[anst1ssa]

Good selection. Brown is too good for VFL anyway

 

[DapperJong]

Great change, but that kinda defeats the purpose of resting Francis.

Who cares really.

 

[TheGrizz]

Does Hurley go to Kennedy or Darling? I’d rather see Hurley higher up the ground on Darling as he is a little vulnerable in one on one situations against genuine key position players.

Hooker - Kennedy
Ambrose - Darling (this is a ripping matchup btw)
Hurley - Allen

 

[JT_the_Man]

Woah. Changes that make sense. Again.

Shocked to be sitting here.

 

[JayJ20]

Who cares really.

Francis. Means Francis has to be held over this week if he is any chance of playing next week. If he plays VFL on Sunday, then he doesn’t play AFL next week. Not ideal for a player building his tank.

Anyway, logical change.

 

[JT_the_Man]

Francis isn’t a forward anyways.