AFL Toast Nailbiter against The West Coast

[Rick Ross]

Unconvincing. Did enough.
Take the 4 points.
Pity about Jye.
ZERRETT = BEST CAPTAIN IN THE COMP

Archie back
Jye out

If we can get through these injuries and get our best on the park we have a lot of upside.

 

[Happyskeret]

I actually trust our gameplan and structures more than I have in ages. The thing we need to mix it with the big fish is less passengers imo. We have bridged that gap to some extent so at least we are making progress.

 

[Godzke]

13 of the last 16 games in Melbourne. Get ready to watch some footy lads. Quite the opportunity in front of us


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you mean 13 of the last 15
thankfully our away game vs Geelong is at the G

 

[Rick Ross]

Doubled their tackles, too tough for them. Remember they thrashed top 4 contenders Freo a few weeks ago there.

Doubled their tackles … that’s the difference in intent from previous years.

 

[Rick Ross]

I actually trust our gameplan and structures more than I have in ages. The thing we need to mix it with the big fish is less passengers imo. We have bridged that gap to some extent so at least we are making progress.

That’s right.
Feel we’ve got better depth this season.
Be great to get our best on the park at once.

 

[Unfazed]

Caldwell's injury was crucial. We lost a lot of flow. Stringer didn't look 100 % either. It was a weird game. We seemed in control for most of it but then did dumb stuff. Shout out to Merrett, Parish, McKay, Martin and Durham. They were huge.

 

[maskmcgee]

40 more disposals, 22 more tackles. The one time I saw the fox pressure rating thing we were off the charts - on the elite end not the poor end.

 

[ScrappyCoCo]

40 more disposals, 22 more tackles. The one time I saw the fox pressure rating thing we were off the charts - on the elite end not the poor end.

Beat them in nearly everything except free kicks.

 

[Bombermania]

Went with mates to Melbourne vs Geelong and kept an eye on this match, was this more about West Coast improving or was this typical Essendon going missing when faced with a big opportunity to smash a bottom side?

 

[Godzke]

Caldwell's injury was crucial. We lost a lot of flow. Stringer didn't look 100 % either. It was a weird game. We seemed in control for most of it but then did dumb stuff. Shout out to Merrett, Parish, McKay, Martin and Durham. They were huge.

Redman also moving like an old man

 

[mcgrath_truther]

zach's third goal was one of beauty

 

[Rick Ross]

This ladder reminds me of when I was I youngster and I was in a local fishing competition and caught a pretty average sized fish. My cousin then put a heap of small stones down its mouth (the fish was dead at this stage) and it went on to win second prize! When they had it on display it was like 3 times smaller than the fish that won first. Actually the other fish in the top 8 were all bigger than it!

That’s the best analogy I’ve ever read!

 

[MonkeyD]

Should have won by more but we’re not good enough atm to be sad about a close win.

Overall pretty happy with the game, had some big lapses but our flow through the middle and movement to our forwards was looking as good as it has in years. Actually looked like they were lowering their eyes and we had some forward structure to create scoring chances.


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[justlookingaround]

Once again we are the markedly better side all night but can't put the game away.
Super physical game - going to be some very sore players during the week.
Did Jones literally s**t himself in the 2nd qtr?

 

[Bramax]

Nice away win Bombers against an Eagles team who are not easy beats anymore.
Nice to see the Bombers in 5th place on the ladder after two months of footy. Screw the 8 year plan. You’re going very nicely.
Melbourne, Essendon, Carlton and Collingwood in the eight. The AFL will be licking its lips that it stays this way for the finals and the crowds it will pull.
From a Pies fan who hates you lot, good to see you back where you’re meant to be.

 

[Rick Ross]

Redman also moving like an old man

Thought Reman was ok.
Not sure if he’s down like you say of playing a role with less run.

 

[tha Freak]

Big shout out to the West Coast Dons, great turn out and made heaps of noise. Even the locals to notice of the roll up on many sites.

 

[BratPack]

Playing down to our competition again, an Essington tradition

 

[mcgrath_truther]

all the doom and gloomers should remember that essington would've lose that game.

it's progress!!

very, very small progress

 

[Rick Ross]

Can we sponsor Petroccelle through BigFooty?

 

[justlookingaround]

Went with mates to Melbourne vs Geelong and kept an eye on this match, was this more about West Coast improving or was this typical Essendon going missing when faced with a big opportunity to smash a bottom side?

Nah, Eagles played well and kept challenging us - we responded every time up until the 4th quarter when we just hung on.
Both teams went very hard at the ball and played with great physicality.
Also they got a few cheap goals off frees + 50s.
Overall they look much, much better than last year.

 

[MonkeyD]

I made a graph to sum out how I think our level is this year, I definitely think the floor is higher than it was last year.


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[Mr Mojo Risin]

Just watched last quarter. Were they throwing their head back all night trying to get frees?

Shuey is their midfield coach I believe…need I say more?

 

[justlookingaround]

Just watched last quarter. Were they throwing their head back all night trying to get frees?

One of their blokes did his knee sliding down for a free

 

[Red Black and Blue]

Take the win but kinda disappointing performance. Didnt expect a big win, but pretty much the only one to stand up late was the unlikely hero in Laverde.

Durham and Caldwell both super important. We broke down when Jye went off.