Certified Legendary Thread Days since Essendon last won a final: into the year 2026 and beyond! 🍩

[zackah]

Trouble in paradise already zackah

A) he had a wedding to attend in queensland
B) when does VFL pre season start anyway?

 

[Chronz]

first team to win a pity final doesn’t sound appealing to you?

Technically, the wildcard round games are not finals. it just gives you an extra obstacle to win that all elusive first finals game in however many aeons it's been now.

 

[zackah]

Technically, the wildcard round games are not finals. it just gives you an extra obstacle to win that all elusive first finals game in however many aeons it's been now.

The two matchups will count as official finals, meaning coaches votes towards the Gary Ayres Medal will count and should Essendon win one of those Wildcard fixtures, their drought will be broken.

 

[Pistol Night]

Technically, the wildcard round games are not finals. it just gives you an extra obstacle to win that all elusive first finals game in however many aeons it's been now.

If you finish 7th-10th you might as well have wildcard round at the pub all the ****n good it'll do to your flag chances

 

[Saveloy Rockstar]

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You’re not finishing top 10 so…