Preview Changes V Essendon

[Merlin007]

After the weekend, you couldn't possibly back us to even beat the blind school right now.

it won't be a popular opinion, but I think the angst on here is a bit overdone.

The emotional let down arises from the belief before the game that we should win, not what happened on the day. West Coast were wooden spooners last year - on what I saw, I don't think they will be this season.

They played a physical, uncompromising game, and it caught us napping after quarter time - lots of stray elbows, the odd knee, Harley giving out the aggro. We got going again in Q4 when the game opened up but it was too late.

I was glad to see Xerri and Comben cranky at training - we need more edge.

 

[krakouers]

After the weekend, you couldn't possibly back us to even beat the blind school right now.

now from Kraks bet:

 

[Rod Stroker]

I feel that footysmarts-wise, Goad is well ahead of Dawson. I have never really gotten the buzz around Dawson. Seems slow on the uptake of the game.

Agree. I reckon Goad will be built for the modern game, particularly with the recent rule changes. Could be the next Jackson, but without the shit jumper.

 

[chubbspeterson]

it won't be a popular opinion, but I think the angst on here is a bit overdone.

The emotional let down arises from the belief before the game that we should win, not what happened on the day. West Coast were wooden spooners last year - on what I saw, I don't think they will be this season.

They played a physical, uncompromising game, and it caught us napping after quarter time - lots of stray elbows, the odd knee, Harley giving out the aggro. We got going again in Q4 when the game opened up but it was too late.

I was glad to see Xerri and Comben cranky at training - we need more edge.

Firmly tongue in cheek Merlin. I was very disappointed, but we go again against *.
And sure West Coast played very well in Q2 and Q3 and will be a different proposition over there for other teams, but just disappointed we couldn't the same desperation and workrate.

 

[justroyal]

I honestly don’t think they played that well.

I think we just started celebrating and made it look like it was piss easy…and we just got left with our dicks in our hands.

PA was an arm wrestle for two quarters. Sunday everyone was done after that early jump. Clearly putting the foot down has not been practiced

 

[chubbspeterson]

now from Kraks bet:
View attachment 2560834

They'd probably make better decisions than us off the half back

 

[krakouers]

They'd probably make better decisions than us off the half back

Well they had those long odds as I heard their leading goalkicker’s guide dog is in doubt with a leg injury

 

[Roostorm]

Well they had those long odds as I heard their leading goalkicker’s guide dog is in doubt with a leg injury

Good……I’ll take that news and throw it in with the empty packet of twisties
Just as long as we win this weekend…that’s all l want…..to watch that bunch of supporters finally realise …yes your club is absolutely *@$%$#&@
That in itself with a hopeful win will be most satisfying.