Game Day Round 16 vs Essendon at MCG

[Marmozet]

Feels very weird playing Essendon at the MCG

 

[Visenfest]

On paper we’re a lot better than the Bombers, but I have a bad feeling about this one. Maybe it’s because we’re coming off the bye. Bombers by 17.

 

[davesnothere]

We will find a way.
It's just what we do.

Narkle to have the most tackles for Port.

Port made a big deal about how his defensive game had improved before we picked him up.
Narkle wants to impress the coaches then out tackle everybody.

 

[TeeKray]

3 months to the day since we last lost!

 

[240volt]

On paper we’re a lot better than the Bombers, but I have a bad feeling about this one. Maybe it’s because we’re coming off the bye. Bombers by 17.

Every week someone has a “Bad Feeling about this game moment”
It’s understandable as nobody can win every game every week.
I believe it’s going to take a very good side to beat us or we have a bad game and they play out of there skins.
The more likely result is we win

 

[Poo Eckert]

We will win. Coaches will have them primed as it’s an MCG game

 

[jdeezy]

Logically we will drop a game at some point, but why do we have to?

My mindset with this one is the same as the Bulldogs game - it wouldn't be the end of the world if we lost this game, but I don't want to see the players coming out with that mindset. The good news is this team doesn't seem like they are coming into games with a "well somebody has to lose" mindset any more. So why can't we make it 12 in a row?

 

[TazD]

Smash the cheats. Hate em.

 

[philreich]

This corresponding fixture was the last game we lost in 2004. If we do lose tonight, maybe it's a sign.......

 

[bomberclifford]

Port by 35pts

 

[Marmozet]

This corresponding fixture was the last game we lost in 2004. If we do lose tonight, maybe it's a sign.......

Last time Essendon won a final was….???

 

[philreich]

Last time Essendon won a final was….???

The stars are aligning!!!

 

[Powertron]

we should win this relatively easily. They won’t be able to defend our ball movement and their back 6 doesn’t match up well with our forwards.

Unless we get destroyed in the centre square we’ll win. If the holy trinity really get going in the middle it could be a 10goal win.

Ports by 43pts.

 

[WillemDaDrew]

Not really feeling it.

Just be the first side to bust this bye myth bs please Ports.

 

[JimmyBC]

Due for a loss, coming off the bye, improved opponent etc. jeez a win on the MCG would build more confidence though buck the trend Ports.

 

[TeeKray]

The MCG thing is overrated. Winning a home and away game at the MCG is nothing like walking onto the MCG on grand final day as the villain with 90k against you. That takes a special level of talent and resilience that isn't displayed in victory or defeat tonight.

 

[EskimoPAFC]

The MCG thing is overrated. Winning a home and away game at the MCG is nothing like walking onto the MCG on grand final day as the villain with 90k against you. That takes a special level of talent and resilience that isn't displayed in victory or defeat tonight.

Its still a lot better than losing a h&a game at the MCG. We have to take what we can get.

 

[EskimoPAFC]

Honestly I still feel like Essendon is on an upwards trajectory and have made some good moves, but right now they are at best the 8-10th best side in the AFL and we should win, even with the bye curse.

In a final Id rather face the Dons than say the Cats, Dockers, Dogs, Crows or Tiges, even though those sides are all below Essendon.

 

[sobrave]

Feels like forever since our last game.

Our standard is so high now that unless we completely s**t the bed, you'd think we win this in a pretty regulation fashion.

Of course, it still feels like a "wha happen powa" can occur at any moment

 

[backtozero]

The MCG thing is overrated. Winning a home and away game at the MCG is nothing like walking onto the MCG on grand final day as the villain with 90k against you. That takes a special level of talent and resilience that isn't displayed in victory or defeat tonight.

I think there's something wrong if 90k of the crowd are going for one team.

 

[backtozero]

We are going to drop another game. I'd prefer that not be the Showdown.

 

[philreich]

We are going to drop another game. I'd prefer that not be the Showdown.

Then again, Brisbane were 3-6 (I think) after 9 games in 2001, but then won 16 in a row to pinch the premiership from the seemingly invincible Bombers. Let's be Brisbane.

 

[Mutha F]

If Essendon play like they did last week we will win by many. But that is not likely.
Our MCG Form has been pretty rat s**t in recent times, so a win tonight is important

 

[sobrave]

We are going to drop another game. I'd prefer that not be the Showdown.

it'll be geelong at shithole stadium.

 

[sobrave]

Then again, Brisbane were 3-6 (I think) after 9 games in 2001, but then won 16 in a row to pinch the premiership from the seemingly invincible Bombers. Let's be Brisbane.

then win another 2 flags in a row.