VFL Game Day Preston vs Essendon (Essendon win 128-55)

[eth-dog]

Essendon and Preston meet each other for the first time this season. Preston have struggled so far this season, only winning one game so far against fellow cellar-dwellers Coburg, whilst Essendon are only percentage outside of the top 4. Since becoming stand alone in 2013 Essendon have never lost to Preston, with some pretty hefty defeats in there, winning the last 5 games against them.

Preston were smashed early against Box Hill last week, before the Hawks took their foot off the pedal late to allow Preston to kick a few goals in the last quarter. Tom Wilson was impressive for the Blues, collecting 35 disposals in the midfield whilst Jack Silvagni gathered 20 touches and a goal across half forward.

Essendon put on a clinic in the third quarter against Geelong, turning an 11 point deficit into a 22 point lead which was put Essendon over the line against the Cats, who had a late run to get to 7 points behind when the final siren went. Darcy Parish had 32 touches in the midfield, Mason Redman had 28 as well whilst Mitch Brown and Josh Green had 3 goals apiece up forward.

Possible Essendon side (no senior changes):

Redman - Hartley - McNiece
Francis - BZT - Hind
Long - Heppell - Parish
Mynott - Boyse - Houlahan
Draper - Brown - Green
Leuenberger - Hocking - Myers
Younan - Sheahan - Fennell - Mutch - Crosbie*

 

[BrunoV]

This could be a blood bath especially if Myers is playing.

If we play anywhere near our capacity there won't be a lot for Francis and co to do.

 

[eth-dog]

This could be a blood bath especially if Myers is playing.

If we play anywhere near our capacity there won't be a lot for Francis and co to do.

Yep. Preston's midfield is trash.

 

[Dons4days]

Any broadcast for this game?

 

[eth-dog]

Any broadcast for this game?

I don't think so. You can always just go .

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

Preston? Not since 90s

 

[JuniorWatch]

Preston? Not since 90s

Yeah it that a VFL related * Carlton?

 

[eth-dog]

Preston? Not since 90s

I call all teams by their original names.

 

[DapperJong]

I call all teams by their original names.

Pretty misleading.

 

[eDPS]

Pretty misleading.

Safe to say eth-dog takes this into account.

 

[DapperJong]

Safe to say eth-dog takes this into account.

He should stop doing preview threads then. I actually don't know who Preston are now.

 

[eth-dog]

Safe to say eth-dog takes this into account.

Pretty much.

 

[DapperJong]

Pretty much.

Can't wait for your Fitzroy v Essendon thread

 

[eth-dog]

Can't wait for your Fitzroy v Essendon thread

Fitzroy are playing VAFA . Seriously don't get what the big deal is, if you read the preview or the title in full you'd be able to work out that they're the Carlton reserves.

 

[DapperJong]

Fitzroy are playing VAFA . Seriously don't get what the big deal is, if you read the preview or the title in full you'd be able to work out that they're the Carlton reserves.

And the South Melbourne match

 

[DapperDon]

I call all teams by their original names.

Why didn't you all the Hawks the Mayblooms and Bulldogs Footscray?

seems you pick and choose when to be edgy

 

[eDPS]

Why didn't you all the Hawks the Mayblooms and Bulldogs Footscray?

seems you pick and choose when to be edgy

The "E" in eth-dog stands for edgelord

 

[eth-dog]

Why didn't you all the Hawks the Mayblooms and Bulldogs Footscray?

seems you pick and choose when to be edgy

It's not trying to be "edgy". Nicknames are nicknames, unless they've relocated (like Springvale to Casey) I call them by their original names. Why is it a big deal?

 

[Whispering_Jack]

Why didn't you all the Hawks the Mayblooms and Bulldogs Footscray?

seems you pick and choose when to be edgy

Pretty sure he does that.

 

[Pweter]

It was awesome last week when The Same Olds flogged The Pivotonians.

On another note, AFL or VFL, * Carlton. I hope we give them another 100 point flogging.

 

[Doss]

Personally I like the name Preston.

 

[boncer34]

It was awesome last week when The Same Olds flogged The Pivotonians.

On another note, AFL or VFL, **** Carlton. I hope we give them another 100 point flogging.

I like you.

 

[eth-dog]

Pretty sure he does that.

In general normally, except when doing the AFL preview thread.

 

[Maddogm]

I call all teams by their original names.

In the NHL that would lead to calling the Arizona Coyotes the Winnipeg Jets and the Winnipeg Jets the Atlanta Thrashers

 

[Lore]

In the NHL that would lead to calling the Arizona Coyotes the Winnipeg Jets and the Winnipeg Jets the Atlanta Thrashers

He said he calls them by their new names if they relocate

And tbh, I still call it Spencer Street Station. And Docklands Stadium.