AFL Toast RND 5: Vanquishing Demons at a Gathering

[Happyskeret]

Hey what about the death riding and winning formula? And keep your hands of Archie Robert’s!!! His line you can’t touch him…. Ok

 

[Megabattimus]

Draper didn't seem too gassed playing full time ruck, so i hope they stick with a smaller forward line.

Yeah same.

 

[theboxmike]

How much better was our kicking game? It wasn’t perfect but we managed to do smart kicks in the field of play and not just blaze away down the line.

 

[naraku]

Just happy to have 2 wins in a row.

 

[Cold Sober]

Draper played a great game tonight.

 

[Milanista28]

Reid and Roberts make me very excited.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

How much better was our kicking game? It wasn’t perfect but we managed to do smart kicks in the field of play and not just blaze away down the line.

Yeah was very good. Roberts and Reid good contributors in that area

 

[Happyskeret]

Yeah same.

Sending you a bit of love BrunoV but I am in total agreement with you I. Regards of Draper! I know you copped a bit of shit. Don’t ever stop

 

[Pweter]

My god they're putrid. Are they tanking to the no. 1 pick on our behalf?

Loved Hobbs and Menzie's 1st halves, lesser lights stepping up.

Reid and Ridley give us cool heads exiting defence.

General enthusiasm for the contest is increasing.

My god we have a long way to go but there's signs.

P.S. Zach Merrett is nothing short of amazing

 

[Yoda_]

I know we go on about the younger guys (Durham, Martin etc) but the real young guys stood up tonight.

Roberts (28 possessions), Menzie (4 goals), Reid (21 possessions, 10 marks), Hobbs (20 & 2) even Saad El-Hawli (18 possessions, 5 marks, 4 tackles) were all great.

Draper probably the biggest positive of the more mature guys.
Durham we are expecting that week in, week out effort now.
Shiel turned back the clock, especially early he was important.

Merrett we are not worthy. I so hope he enjoys some success, even finals, and deep finals by the time his career finishes deserves it. Best player since Hird &/or Lloyd

 

[Yoda_]

Just happy to have 2 wins in a row.

being pushed and challenged and to respond was as exciting. Maybe this group does have some resolve

 

[DallasCrane316]

Happy with that win. They were always going to rally and we managed it.

Beat them by the same margin as the Cats last week at GMHBA.

 

[Don_Gia]

I can’t recall an Essendon game where there was a deliberate no-bombing policy…very disciplined

 

[jannissary]

15 players on the dreamons team tonight were in the grand final team.

 

[MiguelM]

Best part was we didn't panic when Dees were coming. Controlled the ball in the last and took time off the clock, good signs.

Jones needs to be more consistent, goes missing too often.

 

[Yoda_]

15 players on the dreamons team tonight were in the grand final team.

really? as in 2021 premiership players?

 

[Cold Sober]

Ridley was THE GENERAL up back, McKay was good, Setters was thanks for coming, what a job.

 

[jannissary]

really? as in 2022 premiership players?

yep.

 

[MiguelM]

Ridley was THE GENERAL up back, McKay was good, Setters was thanks for coming, what a job.

Good call to bring Setters in as Dees are sizeable midfield. Should keep his spot.

Might be really handy Anzac day.

 

[BuffDog]

I love that Roberts, Durham and Caddy don’t take a backwards step. More of that please.

Also Reid just looks better with every game which is so not surprising.

 

[tha Freak]

I thought Hobbs put in a gutsy performance. Had a real crack. Lots to like and heaps to improve on. We move forward.

 

[ScrappyCoCo]

Zerret, Caldwell, Durham, Duursma and Roberts should be our leadership group. All tough as nails and have huge heart.

 

[gillon]

Please for the love of god let Reid stay healthy.

 

[Cold Sober]

Durham is our messiah.

 

[Happyskeret]

Just want to let peeps know that we won tonight and it’s ok to celebrate it. Makes me sad when you expect a loss. I want to let go! I want to let go! You know you know you KNOWWEEIOOIOOOOO