Preview Elimination Final: Western Bulldogs vs Essendon, York Park, Sunday 29/08/2021 @ 3:20 pm

[The Devils Advocate]

Was hoping Walla would come in, with McGrath going back camping next to Weightman

 

[Vander18]

Cutler’s been providing defensive drive as well, we won’t be totally reliant on Redman

Correct - with Cutler and Redman plus the option of McGrath I think we can still generate enough bounce.

 

[Vindicater]

Al Pacino from the movie Any Given Sunday - great gridiron movie and awesome speech!!

I alwqys get the two of them confused...

 

[The Devils Advocate]

Speaking of gridiron. This reminds me of the Browns wildcard game earlier this year, went into a game as the underdog, key personnel had been wiped out because of Covid-19 rules (the head coach couldn't even attend the game). Then the team galvanised from that and won a final breaking their 30 year finals loss streak.

 

[Lore]

Selection video is a bit longer than usual I think

 

[AndyWalkersGirl]

Pardon the intrusion but are the cheer squad coming down? My uncle thinks he’s sitting with the cheer squad but I told him he’s dreaming.

 

[Lore]

Pardon the intrusion but are the cheer squad coming down? My uncle thinks he’s sitting with the cheer squad but I told him he’s dreaming.

No, but the local supporter groups (Van diemen dons?) were given priority access to the cheer squad area so there will be something

 

[Halftimehero]

7 I think. Laverde (maybe), Ridley, Waterman, Perkins, Wright, Draper, Durham.

I think Guelfi played 2019 but I could be wrong

Laverde has played in one

 

[AndyWalkersGirl]

No, but the local supporter groups (Van diemen dons?) were given priority access to the cheer squad area so there will be something

That makes sense. Thanks. Should be a packed crowd of mostly Bombers fans.

 

[Lore]

That makes sense. Thanks. Should be a packed crowd of mostly Bombers fans.

Sure hope so

 

[Hird05]

No, but the local supporter groups (Van diemen dons?) were given priority access to the cheer squad area so there will be something

More than just something, we will be the proper cheer squad All the gear has been sent down for us. The boys won't be able to tell the difference.

 

[Hird05]

We even have the floggers apparently

 

[Lore]

More than just something, we will be the proper cheer squad All the gear has been sent down for us. The boys won't be able to tell the difference.

Hahaha wow! Didn’t realise they were going the whole hog like that, thought it would be like Dreamtime and the hawks game earlier in the year with a few people and maybe one sign

 

[Hird05]

Hahaha wow! Didn’t realise they were going the whole hog like that, thought it would be like Dreamtime and the hawks game earlier in the year with a few people and maybe one sign

Nah they have sorted us out properly it's a final . Im front row if anyone can advise me of some appropriate sledges better than 'you suck'.

 

[Hird05]

Think it's probably time for a first wear of the great man's gearnsey. 14 degrees is actually barmy for this time of year.

 

[Hird05]

Most likely will be fairly dry I think. 20% of any rain.

 

[blitzer]

It will be interesting to see if McGrath plays back a bit more because of Hind being out. Realistically he's the only person that could cover Hind's absence but I doubt they will play him there the whole time. I'm sure he still rotates through the midfield and we will back our system to cover for Hind. I'm not super worried about our defensive rebound though. Most of our defenders are pretty good in terms of adding rebounding or intercepting or both.

Plus Gleeson has actually been good in his senior games this year. Has shown good maturity and composure when called upon.

 

[MiguelM]

It will be interesting to see if McGrath plays back a bit more because of Hind being out. Realistically he's the only person that could cover Hind's absence but I doubt they will play him there the whole time. I'm sure he still rotates through the midfield and we will back our system to cover for Hind. I'm not super worried about our defensive rebound though. Most of our defenders are pretty good in terms of adding rebounding or intercepting or both.

Plus Gleeson has actually been good in his senior games this year. Has shown good maturity and composure when called upon.

Yeah and even in games where Hind was quiet, we have covered him.

Cutler's form helps cover hind's absence. Need him to have a good one. His penetrating kicks can negate the need for for someone to break the lines.

 

[Beerfish]

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Think it's probably time for a first wear of the great man's gearnsey. 14 degrees is actually barmy for this time of year.

Devon Smith has weird handwriting

 

[raskolnikov]

Maybe we can give Saady a call and see if he'd like to play a final.

 

[Fridge16]

More than just something, we will be the proper cheer squad All the gear has been sent down for us. The boys won't be able to tell the difference.

This is awesome, have a great day guys and girls. Cheer loud for us all!

 

[Hird05]

Planning to go get a picture of Jakes head blown up to A2 today but only have low resolution image. Does anyone have a picture they have taken they can send me in high quality? Or perhaps another player?

 

[Foreverdon]

Nah they have sorted us out properly it's a final . Im front row if anyone can advise me of some appropriate sledges better than 'you suck'.

me and my little family are in row A seats 83-85 cheer squad section

 

[Hird05]

me and my little family are in row A seats 83-85 cheer squad section

Will see you next to us in 76-79

 

[Duckworth]

Nah they have sorted us out properly it's a final . Im front row if anyone can advise me of some appropriate sledges better than 'you suck'.

With about 2-3 minutes to go (and we're miles in front), don't forget to start the 'We are Essendon' chant.