Oppo Camp 2026 Other Games Rolling Thread

[Ctracks]

Ginny looks like a gay pimp or Tommy Lee Jones as Clay Shaw in JFK.

 

[Jafo]

I wonder how far on the arc when kicking around the body it is before its play on. Aka Wizard kicking after the siren.

 

[JuniorB]

For the sake of humanity, when ESS play CARLTON can we just play 1 qtr?

Just do rock, paper, scissors.

 

[BigVic]

July 31 will he 8000 days since Essendon last won a final. I was in primary school back then

 

[cakewalk_1]

Poor Redman.... his ch7 interview after that smashing. 21.19 (40 shots) to 13.5 (18 shots). it's round 1 and was ready to waive a white flag on behalf of Essing_DONE for season 2026!
He needs to have faith that somewhere in that crowd is a future Essendon player who may get to play in a winning final.
Une Jour.

 

[domus]

How can Essendon and Carlton continue to be so poor? This crap has gone on for decades now. How many first round draft picks does a team need before it becomes competitive? Pathetic.

 

[Piesinmyeyes]

How can Essendon and Carlton continue to be so poor? This crap has gone on for decades now. How many first round draft picks does a team need before it becomes competitive? Pathetic.

Strangely i thought ESS looked alright for the first 1.5 qtrs.
Problem is, like Carlton, when the heat goes up they cannot defend.
It’s as though they train their system/ball movement all summer but can’t clamp down or change tact defensively when necessary.
The best teams have multiple styles of play.

 

[windchimes]

How can Essendon and Carlton continue to be so poor? This crap has gone on for decades now. How many first round draft picks does a team need before it becomes competitive? Pathetic.

Are you really complaining?

Relish it.

 

[Antz]

How can Essendon and Carlton continue to be so poor? This crap has gone on for decades now. How many first round draft picks does a team need before it becomes competitive? Pathetic.

The rot starts at the top.

 

[Ctracks]

Essendon going around in 1st gear waiting for Anzac Day.

 

[PiCkLeJuiCe]

Watching Essendon, they are years away from being competative. That makes the Merrett decision even more perplexing.

They'd be better off with draft picks.

 

[WanderingDude]

For the sake of humanity, when ESS play CARLTON can we just play 1 qtr?

The fourth quarter just for my pleasure. Vossy believes only the first two count. Or can only count to 2.

 

[Jafo]

Poor Redman.... his ch7 interview after that smashing. 21.19 (40 shots) to 13.5 (18 shots). it's round 1 and was ready to waive a white flag on behalf of Essing_DONE for season 2026!
He needs to have faith that somewhere in that crowd is a future Essendon player who may get to play in a winning final.
Une Jour.

Nah stuff him. Still remember when he cost hangered Ginni at the G.

 

[JoinDate]

Turned it off at 1/2 time. Glad I didn't waste my evening, fmd.

 

[PiCkLeJuiCe]

The rot starts at the top.

Not sure why, Essendon motorcade before the game included Kevin Sheedy. Not sure what they are celebrating now that hasn't been celebrate previously with Sheedy. He hangs over the club like a dark cloud.

The club appears stuck in the past.

 

[jathanas]

 

[No SPIN]

Need a close checking, contested possession game against Hawthorn or you are gonna get reamed.
They are constantly on the move.

Not sure making any conclusions based on witches hats as opposition, offers any true insight on our chances against Haw.

 

[McSchultz]

I wonder how far on the arc when kicking around the body it is before its play on. Aka Wizard kicking after the siren.

The amount of times players are off the mark by 90 degrees.. either the umpires don't know the rules or they have zero depth perception.

 

[Pedro]

Thinking of starting #freeMerrett

No sympathy for Merrett. Should have moved before signing a big contract. No one to blame but himself

 

[Big Bryza]

To think Gunston could still be playing for Brisbane…

It's wild to think how shit he was for the Lions.

 

[Big Bryza]

Gee whiz the Dons looked horrific. It was beautiful to watch.

 

[PiCkLeJuiCe]

To think Gunston could still be playing for Brisbane…

What's scary is that Gunston is at his peak at 34. He has never played better that what he did last year and so far this year. Incredible.

 

[gouki88]

Bombers should bring Hird back

 

[manicmagpie]

I went to the game last night, it was the first time in years I had seen Essendon live when not playing against the Pies and I have some observations:

• They are the worst coached side I’ve seen for some time
• The amount of times players had no clue how to position themselves, take the right option or use the ball signifies that they are not being set up to succeed. It’s not a skill or experience issue, it’s lack of quality instruction.
• Ben McKay is the biggest wage thief in the league. His lack of effort and lack of ability to be anywhere near his opponent in almost every single contest was comical. The fact that according to various reports his salary is not dissimilar to Naicos’ at the moment is disgusting.
• It’s no wonder Merrett wanted out, and it’s equally obvious why Essendon wouldn’t let him go. Without him they would have got done by 100 points for sure.

 

[gouki88]

I went to the game last night, it was the first time in years I had seen Essendon live when not playing against the Pies and I have some observations:

• They are the worst coached side I’ve seen for some time
• The amount of times players had no clue how to position themselves, take the right option or use the ball signifies that they are not being set up to succeed. It’s not a skill or experience issue, it’s lack of quality instruction.
• Ben McKay is the biggest wage thief in the league. His lack of effort and lack of ability to be anywhere near his opponent in almost every single contest was comical. The fact that according to various reports his salary is not dissimilar to Naicos’ at the moment is disgusting.
• It’s no wonder Merrett wanted out, and it’s equally obvious why Essendon wouldn’t let him go. Without him they would have got done by 100 points for sure.

I think Brad Scott is a generally rubbish coach. Seems incredibly overrated to me