Can someone post a summary?
- Said clearances were a key, knew Hawks would win their fair share, but we needed to be stronger. Moreover, we didn't create a situation where turnovers became a problem for them. Was confident that we'd kick a score if we could force turnovers which we didn't do.
- Said that Sandi's average performace in the middle (poor hitouts to advantage) was as much his fault not paying attention enough attention and working something in there early.
- MCG game plan issue was brought up, dispelled it and said that history shows it can be defended. Pointed out he's generally played better teams there.
- Injury issues, mentioned that Walters, Mayne have significant ankle injuries (insinuating will be missing a few). Ibbo might have surgery, though it's early days. Said injury was similar to what Hill and Fyfe carried over recent years.
- On Sandi 'over rated', agreed that hit-outs to advantage is the right measure. Ignored the 'overrated' language. Was happy with his game in general. Biggest point on this was that he said the issue is not with ruck but ground level players - ours weren't good enough.
- Admires Bomber Thomson and talked about Essendon's very powerful movement with and without the ball.
- Said our best is very good and believes that it is good enough to beat the Dons on the weekend.
- Other chit chat about Essendon, mostly about their fwd players. RTB doesn't seem too concerned, except pointed out that pressure 'up the ground' is the key