Recent content by HolyRioli

Chol's statline reads 5 kicks, 2 hb, 3 marks, 2 tackles, 1 hitout and 0 goals 1 behind. He was much better than it suggests

If Clarkson takes this North rabble from complete basket case to premiers (and in doing so, coach his 5th flag), he'll be right in the conversation for it. Only 4 others with 5 or more in VFL/AFL history, the last of whom was Norm Smith

I don't think anyones arguing that. But he can't be in a top 10 list based on output. Neither could Conway on the back of 2 games, regardless of his 2 games (I didn't see last years, but he was excellent on Monday IMO).

Should also have decent job security - they’re going to want to get as many games into him as possible. That’s almost more important

Think that’s 8 on the bounce for us?

Second gets to live without the stress of 3rd

Sort of, but also left because he wasn't a Clarkson favourite. Effectively held a small grudge against him as he was a father-son who'd been 'gifted' his opportunity. So while fans might've been keen, I don't think Clarkson (and by extension, the club) were too fussed about him leaving.

B to B+ Not because of the prospective quality of the players who we brought in, but rather because our draft was a little bit on railroads given the two F/S picks. Thrilled with Watson, but we picked him where he was projected to be picked. So it's not like we've picked up a value slider or...

If Sicily were to retire tomorrow, I'd guess it's Mitch Lewis. But plenty could change over the next few years

Can we take this Essendon chat * literally* anywhere else?

#44 is free too ...

Can't have everybody :(

Correlation between Mitchell and Lewis trumped correlation to Mitch Thorpe

As others have said, next year might be a year too soon. Yes, our best was clearly good enough. But our worst was absolutely putrid - think games against Geelong, Port, Sydney. Our inability to play 4 quarters was present for probably 19/23 rounds. That’s a long way off the mark from playing...