Is this Harsh? + Votes 3,2,1 -10

[M29]

Taken from BomberBlitz.com

If Essendon supporters though that last Thursdays dismal 'effort' was as bad as it could get, then they sure would have liked to miss watching this abysmal display of football. Poor skills, poor delivery, it was slow it was painful, so painful it could almost be compared to masturbating with a cheese-grator (but even then that is slightly amusing.) Fremantle certainly wanted to redeem themselves after their loss to Geelong last week. First gamer Shane Harvey opened proceedings booting a great goal along the ground from the boundary line. Shortly after Longmuir squandered several set shots and the Dons let at the first change by 5 points.

The second quarter was again an even affair. Trent Croad and Jeff Farmer both had chances to score early on yet missed. Adam Ramanauskas had a chance to increase the lead further and he missed. James Hird also thought it would be a good idea to kick a behind and so he added another point to the score after he tried to play on after a mark in front of goal. Later Blake Caracella managed to do something that the Dons didn't do much at all during the game and run inside the 50 and goal. In the process Trent 'The Athlete' Croad slung him to the ground concussing Caracella who was stretchered off the field. After that Bell, Medhurst and Longmuir all scored leaving the Dockers with 3 unanswered goals. After 2 great first quarter goals, Shane Harvey then capped of some great team work with his 3rd for the day. The Dons were able to sneak into half time 3 points behind, due to Fremantle's woeful kicking.

Not much happened for the Dons after half time. Hird was injured in a sickening clash with Mark McVeighs knee and he was taken off the field bloody faced and suffered a fractured eye socket. He will undergo surgery tomorrow and is expected to miss 8 weeks. Fremantle came out more aggressive got the ball with ease and took it straight forward. It showed on the score board as well as they hammered through 4 big ones, to the Dons 2. Not any positive came out of this quarter. Mark McVeigh displayed some poor decision making and basically gave Fremantle a goal after he procrastinated in defence and hand balled to a 2 on 1 contest in the forward pocket. In fact, 1 would not be surprised if they raffled Marks jumper next week at half time, he was that bad.

The fourth quarter was much the same as the third. Horrible. Steven Alessio produced glimpses of his finals form in 2001 and kicked a great goal to cut the margin back. Yet the Dockers remained far more committed and converted rendering the big mans solo efforts useless. Young ruckman David Hille was moved forward for the final quarter as Matthew Lloyd went into hiding and only managed 1 goal all game. Dean 'Turtle' Rioli used his mammoth girth well and managed to shepard 3 players at one stage in the centre. He also tried very hard chasing and tackling, to bad though he didn't get much, if any of the ball. Fremantle decided to rub salt into the wounds and after the final siren Trent 'I'm an Athlete' Croad kicked his second for the match.

Hopefully this 2 game losing streak is ended next week when the Dons face Carlton on Friday night at the G. It will be a long and interesting night at the selection table on Thursday night.

Now the Votes:

3: Alessio - Hate to admit it he was great
2: Misiti
1: Hille

-10 McViegh, useless footballer. Lucky for McAlister, as he was on the bench getting splinters.

 

[windyhill]

alessio great ??
kicked a nice goal,that`s about it. Moorco,please what ever your`e on get me some ! Mcveigh was ok today as well.

 

[M29]

Originally posted by windyhill
alessio great ??
kicked a nice goal,that`s about it. Moorco,please what ever your`e on get me some ! Mcveigh was ok today as well.

Yes he was. Mcveigh was terrible. He needs a haircut. I'm not on anything yet.

Topdon is lucky at a 21st, free beer I imagine.

 

[windyhill]

alessio,serviceable and that is being mighty generous.
3.Misiti
2.Forster Knight....completely blanketed medhurst in the second half (medhurst was running riot in the first)
1.Wellman

 

[bomber_dave]

for god sakes...

I'd give shane harvey a vote for 3 goals in his first game!!

Blumfield, heffernan and Rioli are all over rated...

these girls are kidding themselves if they think their worthwhile this season

 

[SydneyBomber]

3: Misiti
2: Wellman
1: Fletcher.

Honourable mentions to Harvey (star in the making), Hille & RobFK.

Back to the VFL for RioliPoly & McVeigh.

 

[Stealth bomber]

Yikes.

It's enough to make me wanna rip the #10 off my jumper (nevermind I got it because of Coleman).

 

[go team]

am i the only one that thinks heffernan is a good player?
and McAllister looked pretty good for change, very good delivery, maybe he's finally made a step in the right direction....
3 for Joey
maybe jason johnson for 2?
Harvey looked dangerous, Ces looked pretty good second half...

 

[mongrelpunt]

Geez there is a lot of anti-Chris Heffernan sentiment floating around this board. It all smells like a Steven Alessio moment again.

Hell, the guy is a great player, but when one week he's a tagger, the next an on-baller, the next a defender, he just can't get used to the play cause he's all over the place. He was Hird concious last year, that's changed, but he needs a set position. I'd play him as a wingman, offensive more than defensive. If his opponent floats forward, he can match it. HE IS NOT A TAGGER!!!

Here's how I see it:

No Lloyd, Hird, Peverill, Moorcroft, Salmon, Solomon for at least 4-6 weeks. We re-gain Lucas and Mercuri this week at least.

Bring up Bannister & Bullen. Send Rioli back to the 2's for a bit of a run to lose the baby fat. My Lineup this week:

B: Sean Wellman; Dustin Fletcher; Mark Johnson
HB: Paul Barnard; Danny Jacobs; Marc Bullen
C: Chris Heffernan; Joe Misiti; Blake Caracella (if he's OK)
HF: Justin Blumfield; Scott Lucas; Mark Mercuri
F: Shane Harvey; Aaron Henneman; Steven Alessio
R: David Hile; Jason Johnson; Adam Ramanauskas

INT (from): Jordan Bannister; Cory McGrath; Rob Forster-Knight; James Davies; Ted Richards; Joel Reynolds; Daniel McAlister (if we're desperate)

Bullen on the Half back line. Rama on the ball. Blumfield a permanent MARKING forward and Harvey to mop up the crumbs. Heffernan as a ball winner, not a stopper. Lucas, Henneman and Alessio all up forward, Lucas up the ground, Henneman as a 2nd CHF, Ses out of the square.

Its time for the young blokes to stand up. They may have failed in the Wizz Fizz Cup, but nows the time.

PS: I missed most of the game on the weekend, so I'm not giving votes.

 

[windyhill]

Sorry boys,I like Heff,class footballer

 

[Mattster]

3 to McVeigh for taking out Hird
2: don't care
1: can't be stuffed



sozza guys!

 

[aggels]

Originally posted by windyhill
Sorry boys,I like Heff,class footballer

Me too. He's not vital, but has certainly proved to be quite handy in the past.

 

[Dave]

Originally posted by windyhill
Sorry boys,I like Heff,class footballer

Bit hard on big Cec though John.