Preview OR: Essendon Bomber vs Gold Coast Tantrums, Wednesday 27th August, Schoolies Stadium

[silk]

Just lovely to book-end the round with a couple of pointless losses on a season that we all wish were already over; and all thanks to the AFL's insecurity and the introduction the the stupid opening round - time to say **** you to AFL 2025.

Oh well, an interesting off-season and an interesting 2026 coming up, although I have a funny feeling I'm about to end up disappointed in the overall lack of change.

The Round that was

Would have been nice to show up for Zach's 250th, but when have we ever been good at winning for champions on Milestone games.

ESSENDON 1.4 2.6 5.6 8.8 (56)
CARLTON 3.4 7.6 11.8 13.12 (90)

I won't update this after the GC games - I'm as done with this season as the team as and already looking forward to my Essendon inspired, pre-booked holiday; a history of fallen empires.

Last time we met

Had it's moments but we gave up in the 4th - May had a fun purple patch.

ESSENDON 3.0 6.5 11.7 11.8 (74)
GOLD COAST 3.1 7.3 12.4 18.7 (115)

GOALS
Essendon: Caddy 3, May 3, Hobbs, Clarke, Wright, Kako, Caldwell
Gold Coast: King 4, Read 3, Humphrey 2, Anderson 2, Jeffrey, Budarick, Moyle, Walter, Miller, Ainsworth, Fiorini

BEST
Essendon: Durham, Merrett, Setterfield, Caddy, Ridley
Gold Coast: Anderson, Jeffrey, Miller, Powell, Miller, King

INJURIES
Essendon: Caldwell (ankle)
Gold Coast: Nil

SUBSTITUTES
Essendon: [PLAYERCARD]Jade Gresham[/PLAYERCARD] (replaced Archie Perkins in the fourth quarter)
Gold Coast: [PLAYERCARD]Alex Sexton[/PLAYERCARD] (replaced [PLAYERCARD]Ben Long[/PLAYERCARD] in the fourth quarter)

Crowd: 29,672 at Marvel Stadium

The Selection Table - God Help Us

Outs:
Menzie
Gresh


Ins
Lav for his farewell (deserves it)
ADJ

Demons Deathriding Update

Another Win-Win here - Cwood might miss finals, though unlikely, but Melbourne won't jump Port if they lose.

Current Pick 5


And with that I'm out of here - Was happy to do it this year, and might be back one day, but I've done my ACL (Ability to Care Ligament) and will miss all of next season.

Also don't forgot to follow the women's team - If nothing else, at least you'll get hear the song again.. how do the lyrics go?

 

[Vindicater]

In: everyone who did not play this game who is still fit.

Out: Whoever.

 

[naraku]

Pffft. Who knows

In: Davey, Laverde ( both get farewell games)
Out: Gresham, Menzie

 

[bacon buster]

If there is a level lower than shark shit, then that’s where my interest lies for this game

 

[Beerfish]

If there is a level lower than shark shit, then that’s where my interest lies for this game

Thanks for taking the time to tell us how much you don't care.

 

[bacon buster]

Thanks for taking the time to tell us how much you don't care.

checks I’m still in Bigfooty, a board to discuss football thoughts and feelings

 

[Beerfish]

checks I’m still in Bigfooty, a board to discuss football thoughts and feelings

Fair enough. I guess I'm a bit fragile atm.

 

[bacon buster]

I’m lying to myself anyway. I’ll put my son and I through the game and ruin my night. At least it will be a Wednesday night. No more weekends to be ruined. Unless Collingwood win

 

[BuffDog]

If we roll over enough that Collingwood finish 5th, I’d call this game a success

 

[Cold Sober]

We should be calling this 'The Send off Round' or 'Clean out Round'.
It should be farewell to at least 6 or 7.

 

[cAsEy_18]

He won’t be out there, but I’d like to see us continue the tradition of jersey farewells in the last round and put a little mullet on our uniform where Heppell’s shukkah’s were last year.

 

[eth-dog]

It's nearly done, finally

 

[ydc55]

Gerryn for McMahon seems obvious.
I would rather have a look at smartt than watch Menzies fragility in front of goal.

 

[justlookingaround]

As if we have to play another game

 

[Vindicater]

But more seriously.

In: Davey Jr, Gerryn, Hobbs, Vigo, Day-Wicks and Smart

Out: Gresham, Langford, Menzie, Goldy, Shiel and McMahon

Full VFL style.

Fb: Nguyen Blakiston Prior
CHB: Redman Gerryn Roberts
C: Clarke McGrath Duursma
CHF: Day-Wicks McMahon Lual
FF: Guelfi Wright Perkins
R: Vigo Merret Kako

Int: Johnson Hobbs El-Hawli Davey Jr
Sub: Smart

 

[faible]

When are the teams announced? eth-dog

 

[eth-dog]

When are the teams announced? eth-dog

Tuesday I guess?

 

[Happyskeret]

Cheer up folks. There is always next year.

 

[wichidi]

Should try the U8 tactic.
Just don't show up and automatically forfeit.

 

[mike14]

Should try the U8 tactic.
Just don't show up and automatically forfeit.

With how much % is potentially going to shape the final 8, this would actually be hilarious to see how the AFL would deal with it. Is there a guide for how percentage is calculated in the event of a forfeit?

We should do it for the lols. Even if they dock us points for next season, they aren't going to matter

 

[eth-dog]

With how much % is potentially going to shape the final 8, this would actually be hilarious to see how the AFL would deal with it. Is there a guide for how percentage is calculated in the event of a forfeit?

We should do it for the lols. Even if they dock us points for next season, they aren't going to matter

Average winning score of the round in the VAFA

 

[Skipper_]

Not suggesting that they will play but based off the injury report, Caldwell, Tsatas, Ridley, May and maybe McKay could be available for selection…

 

[Nifft]

I wonder how many players had to alter their flights to Ibiza when they announced the date for this game?

 

[Lethal]

Finally, Opening Round. I hope we do well this year.

 

[windyhill]

Cheer up folks. There is always next decade.

FTFY.