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Hard, uncompromising, angry pricks. We weren't only skillful but also absolute campaigners. I have felt this year, that we have become too complicit. We don't want to upset anyone. Well I say, * that. Essendon is not a pissant club nor one that has existed totally on skill. We play best on the...

It's time. It's time to get back to being the Hunter and returning to the relentless pressure, hardness and tackling around the ball and forward line in particular. It was clear against the Saints and the Cats that we were the Hunted and most disappointingly we weren't prepared for it. I...

Early on in the year we experienced some fantastic form as Stanton got to run free and Jobe couldn't be stopped by any taggers. Apart from last week, Jobe still couldn't be stopped by taggers but it got me thinking. What can Essendon do to remedy the hard tags that our top two midfielders cop...

Half way through the season and we have a fortnight to ponder how we've gone over the first 11 weeks and start to think about the forthcoming 4 months. Players Top 3 Most Influential 1. Watson - asserts himself every single match he plays and takes it upon himself to ensure that we get across...

I watch plenti of footy games every week and I think there are three clear elite players in the AFL right now. 1. Pendlebury 2. Ablett 3. Watson Why? There are plenty of good midfielders in the AFL but how many consistently step it up to get their team over the line? Pendlebury has gone to...

There is a lot of talk on the boards about umpiring bias so I thought I'd have a look at the statistics. Here is what it found up until round 6: There is no doubt that there is a home side advantage with on average a +9 differential between home and away. Four out of the top 6 in terms of...

I reckon a bit of credit has to go to Keane and Dodoro for the selection of our rookies and players taken in the PSD who are currently playing a huge part in our renaissance. Michael Hibberd Ben Howlett Tom Bellchambers Heath Hocking Kyle Hardingham Stewart Crameri More to come??? Corey...

Just saw this link on twitter, good little snippet of information about the draft from Dodoro. Is it just me or Dodoro over the moon to grab Nick O'Brien at pick 59? Dq_HnxyQCPw

Title may be misleading but I didn't want a two sentence title. I think as football admirers (let's face it, we're posting about footy, we love it) 95% of posters have really loved Gazza's work at Geelong but the one knock on him was that he didn't always win his own ball and the Cats players...

Here we go again, 19-11 to WCE's favour at half time. Vs Ess - 25-17 Vs Ric - 30-14 This surely can not be coincidental (and btw not WCE's fault) - surely the professionalism of the umpires involved must be questioned. Watching the game tonight, there are a lot of free kicks not given to...

Quite often when the finals get up and going, it is all about a champion team, not a team of champions. Is this true in this day and age? At first thought, it is hard not to think that Carlton and Hawthorn in particular would not feature in September action if it wasn't for the "Point End"...

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/live-afl-teams-round-19/story-e6frf9jf-1226103284262 http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/live-afl-teams-round-19/story-e6frf9jf-1226103284262 Facial soreness! I'm sure J-Pod is absolutely stoked to read that when he goes to the club tomorrow. I doubt he...

Watching through my red and black glasses tonight I could not help but notice that Michael Hurley has an awesome presence on the game even as a full back. He spoils with intent and he carries himself with supreme confidence (some may call Dean Jones arrogance). He didn't do it tonight, but...

Been unassuming the last few weeks but has probably polled magnificently in the Crichton at the same time. Did a great job on Bartel last Saturday night and played a ripper on the much quicker Nahas tonight. With a lot of people calling for his head for younger players over the last 6 weeks (I...

It has been commonly stated in sport in general that you learn more from a loss than you do from a win (we should be football scholars after the last 5 years!). So what have we learnt from the last 3 rounds where we have lost to Richmond, Melbourne and Fremantle? 1. We have a massive void in...

Anyone else had enough of the AFL wheeling out Gieschen at the end of the round to talk about the more controversial decisions of the week? It appears to me that it is more about a PR exercise with umpiring as opposed to addressing the core umpiring worries. It is also becoming so predictable...

This has been thrown around on the main board for a while now but I want to know what the die hard Bomber's fans think. I can understand why EFC are sticking to their guns and are using a clash strip which is pretty much the same as the original but I also think that we could possibly be the...

This is simple, select 3 options to fill the number 4, 5 and 6 positions. If you feel inclined, write some commentary on who you would play where, eg. 4. Watson, 5. Clarke, 6. Ponting etc. PLEASE ONLY SELECT 3 OPTIONS. Can the mods alter this poll? I forgot to add Ricky Ponting and...

Pick who you believe should be picked for the number 3 position for the tour of Sri Lanka.

Everyone has an opinion on who should be selected for Australia's next test series against Sri Lanka. Let's see what the brains of Big Footy come up with! First up, the opening batsmen positions (1&2). PLEASE only select 2 batsmen!!

I reckon Mick needs a pat on the back. Turn back to rd 9-10 last year and he was travelling very ordinarily and Collingwood looked like a so and so side that run around the perimeter playing one on one football (and the BF community were calling for his head). Mick made the decision to change...

Had a wonder over on the Norf board and found this: Makes my blood boil a little. Time for the lads to stand up and put some respect back into the EFC. Proof that ignorance is bliss.

Something I've wondered for a long time is why didn't GOD put his hand up for the job when Sheeds left? He has a great resume having been captain of Essendon, played in a premiership side (1993) as one of the few leaders of that particular Baby Bomber's side and was at Brisbane through their...

Seriously, how many times can this bloke be named on the Emergency list without getting a game. I understand he has been sound but not excellent at VFL level, but at the very least, I think we will need to play him towards the end of the season to: Given proper opportunity to prove himself at...

If at all possible, Chappy has taken his game to a whole new level this year, yet he consistently receives little or no attention from the opposition. We all know how good GAJ and Selwood are, but why is it that Chappy runs around with little respect from opposition coaches? Take a look at his...

We know there are issues with skills, game plan etc., but the number one issue at the moment is attitude. Actually, defensive attitude. We need to draw a line in the sand and only accept a 100% effort towards chasing, tackling, pressuring, blocking and working for each other. I've heard the...

First things first, Collingwood are a good team. But seriously, how have we let Melbourne and Freo pass us by? We need to get back to basics. The absolute basics. Kicking, handballing, tackling, shepherding, running to position, talking etc. Run the guts out of them if you want, but make sure...

With the way that Winderlich seems to be struggling early this year, I think it is time to give him a go at half back. I've been thinking it for a few weeks (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?p=17323200#post17323200), but the more I think about, the more I think it can work for...

Something I've been thinking about our team of late that we don't quite have the mix right in our team, particularly in the midfield. I think we are currently picking our best players, but this doesn't necessarily result in the best mix for the team to be successful. Our game plan is designed...

I was just having a look at the plan teams and I think it would be interesting to see how much people are willing to outlay as their top premium mid. I'll try to make the poll private so you can poll without fear.