Preview Round 8: Essendon vs West Coast, Data Breach Stadium, Saturday 4th May, 8:10pm

[Gabe251]

Guys, put money on West Coast. At least you can drink like a couple of beers with your winnings

 

[Gumby2Hurley]

longest 9 days ever

 

[Shanghaistu]

Before the season I had this one down as one of our few predictable wins - but now that we’ve defied everyone’s expectations and got to 4-1-2, this game all of a sudden gives me the shakes - have I got Essington-itis?

 

[ant555]

Before the season I had this one down as one of our few predictable wins - but now that we’ve defied everyone’s expectations and got to 4-1-2, this game all of a sudden gives me the shakes - have I got Essington-itis?

Yes. We all have it.

 

[jannissary]

im optimistic.

i’m thinking of getting kayo just for this game but ill probably end up watching the sydney gws game & watching it after the fact.

 

[Tiimmbo]

Weather is perfect here today, not a cloud in the sky. We need to win this.

 

[srobbo]

This is a 50/50 game make no mistake about it, esp the way they put freo to the sword 2 weeks ago. For once the post Anzac Day fixture has smiled on us & we’ve got 3 days on them, so we should be sharp from the get go.

Really hope we treat them with the respect they deserve or they’ll beat us….simple.

 

[carnthedons]

im optimistic.

i’m thinking of getting kayo just for this game but ill probably end up watching the sydney gws game & watching it after the fact.

Do it. Not only you do get to give Rupert money, it’s a fox not 7 game so it’s streamed in glorious 4K

 

[jannissary]

Do it. Not only you do get to give Rupert money, it’s a fox not 7 game so it’s streamed in glorious 4K

certainly tempted to

 

[Rick Ross]

4th actually if the Cats can beat the Demons.
That’s right - top 4 spot potentially up for grabs..!!


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My Heart - pot on left (lid coming off slightly)

My Head - pot on right (lid firmly on)

 

[Yoda_]

Experienced solo ruck, two players returning from injury, top 4 spot (potentially) on the line, battling team whom we have a reasonable record against, heavy favourites



what could go wrong

 

[ghostdog]

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My Heart - pot on left (lid coming off slightly)

My Head - pot on right (lid firmly on)

We've only been convincing against WB. Scraped home v. Crows. Draw v. Pies. We're not convincing even if we finish the weekend in the top 4. IMO, if we beat GWS, then we can really start believing.

 

[pepsi]

We aren't that strong a favourite looking at the odds of the game and west coast have been in decent form recently. I'm excited to see how we go tonight, think we will win a couple of goals.

 

[justlookingaround]

We've only been convincing against WB. Scraped home v. Crows. Draw v. Pies. We're not convincing even if we finish the weekend in the top 4. IMO, if we beat GWS, then we can really start believing.

On the flipside I'd say we've fought remarkably hard for all our wins so far.
I don't think you can judge a team off of any one win or loss - our 7 game sample size tells me we're a team that's building. Regardless of the result tonight, or against GWS, or Port 4 weeks ago, I don't think we're anywhere near the calibre of Geelong yet - which is the benchmark, but I trust we're on the right track.

That being said, something about our team and draw reminds me a bit of Adelaide 2012...

 

[gillon]

I'm usually not optimistic but I've been confident all week of winning this one without many concerns. The very rare occasions I have this feeling, usually lead to disappointment. So now I am officially back to low expectations.

 

[84859300]

While I'm happy with just the 4 point win, this is a game that we can correct our messy percentage.

If we can get in fromnt, i'm hppy keeping the foot on the throat and piling on a score.

No resting blokes come the last quarter - they've had 9 days off.

 

[Just A Tragic]

I think it's good for our development that WC have found some mojo. Our team seems keen to avoid the mistakes / hubris of the past.
I expect a pretty good contest.

 

[ghostdog]

On the flipside I'd say we've fought remarkably hard for all our wins so far.
I don't think you can judge a team off of any one win or loss - our 7 game sample size tells me we're a team that's building. Regardless of the result tonight, or against GWS, or Port 4 weeks ago, I don't think we're anywhere near the calibre of Geelong yet - which is the benchmark, but I trust we're on the right track.

That being said, something about our team and draw reminds me a bit of Adelaide 2012...

Definitely the character of a rebuilding side. Not the convincing wins of a top 4 side.

 

[jannissary]

Definitely the character of a rebuilding side. Not the convincing wins of a top 4 side.

disagree with this, it’s the close games that makes a top 4 side. winning those tough games that could go either way is a far better indicator for how good a team is, vs thumping shit clubs

 

[ghostdog]

disagree with this, it’s the close games that makes a top 4 side. winning those tough games that could go either way is a far better indicator for how good a team is, vs thumping s**t clubs

I didn't say anything about thumping s*** clubs, though top 4 sides do that regularly too and we haven't started doing that either. IMO, a solid top 4 side beats 5-8/9 sides convincingly; 5-6 goal margins. A top 4 side should be playing those close margin games against other top 4 sides generally, and perhaps against the sides in 5th or 6th on occasion.

 

[Rick Ross]

What does coach say -
Not about who we’ve played, scoreboard etc
It’s about are we improving more than the competition?
I’m pretty happy across

• Better game style
• Edging (especially when it pissed Papley off)
• staying focused when opposition get on top (bar the port debacle) has been great
• Player improvement across a bunch of 2nd tier group
• player depth

Plenty more needed to be a credible top 4team. But pretty happy overall.

I expect WCE to be still in it in the 3rd.
Don’t think the current attitude from Essendon let it be a loss.

 

[jannissary]

I didn't say anything about thumping s*** clubs, though top 4 sides do that regularly too and we haven't started doing that either. IMO, a solid top 4 side beats 5-8/9 sides convincingly; 5-6 goal margins. A top 4 side should be playing those close margin games against other top 4 sides generally, and perhaps against the sides in 5th or 6th on occasion.

ah, i misinterpreted what you meant, wholly agree with you, though

 

[ghostdog]

What does coach say -
Not about who we’ve played, scoreboard etc
It’s about are we improving more than the competition?
I’m pretty happy across

• Better game style
• Edging (especially when it pissed Papley off)
• staying focused when opposition get on top (bar the port debacle) has been great
• Player improvement across a bunch of 2nd tier group
• player depth

Plenty more needed to be a credible top 4team. But pretty happy overall.

I expect WCE to be still in it in the 3rd.
Don’t think the current attitude from Essendon let it be a loss.

Yep. I'm looking for consistency in effort and application across four quarters. We weren't consistent with this against Adelaide; I haven't yet finished watching ANZAC Day, but I know we gave up a five goal lead. If we bring last weeks first quarter intensity over 4 quarters against WC, we fly home with a 10 goal thumping to our credit.

 

[justlookingaround]

What does coach say -
Not about who we’ve played, scoreboard etc
It’s about are we improving more than the competition?
I’m pretty happy across

• Better game style
• Edging (especially when it pissed Papley off)
• staying focused when opposition get on top (bar the port debacle) has been great
• Player improvement across a bunch of 2nd tier group
• player depth

Plenty more needed to be a credible top 4team. But pretty happy overall.

I expect WCE to be still in it in the 3rd.
Don’t think the current attitude from Essendon let it be a loss.

I agree

 

[HirdyLannister]

We're Grand Final bound, will pump the eagles by 94 points