AFL 2018 R9: Essendon v Geelong Saturday 16:35 AEST MCG

[citizen-erased]

Actually he tends to nail far more than he botches, like a hell of a lot more. It's the reason the coaches still want him to play as the loose distributor, but people will always jump on him for an error because he's such a polarising figure.

New Stanton.
Stants was a lovely kick, with the exception of one or two that were so woeful that its what drew attention and criticism.

Goddard would be ideal for us out on a wing. his delivery into the forward 50 is sublime.

 

[captain blood 17]

Seems like a hard worker and is getting the most out of himself, but Parsons unfortunately is not an AFL-standard player. Whilst we need to field him and Murdoch, we will struggle to be in finals contention at best. Get a ruckmen worth any salt, Crameri out for Menzel in and the inclusion of Cockatoo, Cam Guthrie and Parfitt for Parsons, Cunico and Murdoch. Likely keep Smith in ruck, play Blicavs as his backup, with preferably Henderson taking his spot in the backline. Injuries have really impacted this season, as it has for a lot of teams, excepting Richmond.

We have injuries, our blokes seem to be playing with them and winning though.


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[JayJ20]

Losing to the Bombers is the ultimate shame. Shame on you Cats.

In good news, Bombers fans might think they can get up on the Dreamtime game, which should make for a better contest.

Nah Richmond will beat us comfortably. No team has gone close to beating Richmond at the MCG since Sydney last year. We just match up well against Geelong.

 

[Crankyhawk]

Pretty quiet from the Hawks. Even quieter from the Cats.

We all worried about the real prospect of being pantsed by the lions

 

[Runk]

Too many Essendon players going for glory, not making the team decisions inside 50.

Yeah too many were so selfish. If only we had won playing selfless footy.....

 

[Pykie]

Playing Dangerfield in the ruck was bizarre, definitely one of the worst coaching moves of the season.

Wouldn't you run Hawkins in there? A guy that played extensively there as a junior and is actually athletic and big enough to play the position?

Danger could of replaced him deep forward.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

Brendon Goddard 1 tackle. What a response after laying zero last week.

Rance averages just over one tackle per game, really does depend on role player has.

Think this game may be template used by other teams against Cats. High tempo footy, lots of kicks, attack the body. Some serious spuds in that team Murdoch, Parsons, Gregson, Smith, Blicavs.

Admired Ablett’s career but he definitely has lost some serious pace.

 

[Crankyhawk]

Carlton >>> Geelong

That will be disproved next week.

 

[Dave]

Yet we have won more finals then you this decaide

On what planet? You’ve won 3, they’ve won 10+

 

[Tas]

Yeah too many were so selfish. If only we had won playing selfless footy.....

Context matters. At the time I posted it Essendon's lead wasn't that great and you had a lot of guys taking shots from low probability places when others were clear in the corridor.

 

[Runk]

Context matters. At the time I posted it Essendon's lead wasn't that great and you had a lot of guys taking shots from low probability places when others were clear in the corridor.

The whole game was based around selflessness and team acts. You Had your say and it bit you in the bum. Maybe consider your posts before posting. Your team is looking fantastic this year. Have a good one.

 

[gopies1981]

Hawkins was the problem. Only reason Geelong won last week because Hawkins did not play.

 

[_Mike_]

Dont take things to a personal level, especially in a game day thread. Leave it at the door thanks.

 

[Crankyhawk]

We all worried about the real prospect of being pantsed by the lions

Called it FMD

 

[eth-dog]

Yet we have won more finals then you this decaide

Decade? If you mean 2008 to 2017, they've won 13 to your 3. If you're talking 2011 to 2020 they've won 7 to your 3. So either way you're miles from the mark.

 

[JohnZ]

s**t is certainly happening

Astute observation there mate. Cheers