Certified Legendary Thread Sympathy for *essendon II - over 6500 days since EFC won a final / AC signs w NM, EFC implode / RIP D2D and T_S

[wolvesRoos]

Just listening to 3aw talk back they going on about how essendon are the great story of the season. Presenter said there were some petty people out there who didnt see it that way.. but he wanted to hear people opinion... so i call up and the guy who fields the call says are u a happy essendon fan... i go no, i want to just compare justin gatlin a drug cheat being treated as a vilian (rightly) and compare that to the media trying to spin essendon as a feel good story... guy goes i think we are a little bit beyond that we dont want to take that call and hangs up... how rude

 

[giantroo]

Essendon set for bumper $4 million profit
Sam McCLure

Essendon's journey back into September is set to be marked by a record profit of more than $4 million, in a result the Bombers hope will help make them debt free within 18 months.

As the club prepares to play finals for the first time in three years, Wednesday's All-Australian dinner should confirm three Bombers in the final team, with young gun Andrew McGrath the hot favourite to take out Friday's Rising Star award.

Club chief Xavier Campbell, who dubbed 2017 the "comeback story", said Essendon's on and off-field success had "exceeded expectations".

To put the Bombers' expected financial position into context, Hawthorn, during their mesmerising three-peat, recorded successive profits of $3.1 million, $3.4 million and $3.3 million, but never broke the $4 million mark.

It means the Bombers' daunting $10.5 million debt – largely accrued due to the drugs saga – could possibly be wiped by the end of 2018.

The club has 68,000 members, more than 10,000 more than last season and the single greatest increase of any club. Only Richmond boasted higher attendances than Essendon, despite most of the Bombers' home games being played at Etihad Stadium. This has directly resulted in match receipts exceeding budget projections by more than $1 million and allows the club to continue to sign blue-chip sponsorship partners such as Fujitsu and Kia.

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Campbell admitted that despite some optimism at the start of season, there was still a level of uncertainty about how quickly the club would rebuild its brand.

"To get to the point we are now, to have played really good football throughout the year and qualified for finals is something all Bombers' fans should be proud of, but we realise there is a really big opportunity in front of us and a lot more work to do."


Given what has transpired at Tullamarine in the past five years, the fresh air of positivity is rejuvenating almost every aspect of Essendon.

Not only are membership and crowd attendances up, but the team is playing enthralling football under John Worsfold.

After a 2016 season in which they averaged just 65 points for – albeit in exceptional circumstances – Worsfold admitted in the pre-season that scoring was a concern.

They now have one of the most dangerous and dynamic forward lines in the competition, and are averaging 97 points.

It keeps the fans coming in their droves, with the club even managing to pull impressive crowds against struggling interstate teams Fremantle (42,665 in round 23) and the Brisbane Lions (41,246 in round 15) at Etihad Stadium.

"The fans have been absolutely incredible," Campbell said. "Their support is second to none. We are incredibly proud of what they've done to help us to get to the position we're in now."

While there are no AFL games this weekend, the Bombers are still likely to score significant victories at the All-Australian and Rising Star ceremonies.

The trio of Joe Daniher, Zach Merrett and Michael Hurley are all likely to be named in the final 22 after making the squad of 40.

Daniher enjoyed a career-best year, booting 62 goals and finishing fourth in the Coleman Medal, seven goals off winner Lance Franklin.

He and gun midfielder Merrett would be All-Australian for the first time if selected, while for Hurley it would be his second nod after making the 2015 team.

McGrath has played 20 out of 23 games in his first season, averaging 20 disposals and four marks.

Essendon also believe they can be seen as a destination club again and are making a late but significant play for Greater Western Sydney star Josh Kelly.

Members of the club hierarchy, including Campbell and list manager Adrian Dodoro, met Kelly's management last week.

The Bombers are quietly confident that if Kelly does decide to return home, they will be as good a chance as fellow contenders Carlton and St Kilda.

And although the club is unwilling to comment publicly, it remains privately pleased that James Hird is making a return of sorts to the game after agreeing to present this year's Norm Smith Medal, after an offer from the AFL.

 

[Hojuman]

Some poor * kid aged 8, lives in *, rings in to RoCo on SEN when l get home tonight.
" Wouldn't it be good if the *er's made the grand final and James Hird presented the Norm Smith medal to Jobe as b.o.g. "

Nearly choked on the 2 minit noodles !

 

[shniko11]

Also my sympathy to the * supporter who pretended to be disabled to get better seats in the game vs Freo. Hired himself a scooter also and then posted picks online.

 

[EDFL follower]

Now that Richmond has finally won a final does this mob now have the longest time since they last won a final out of everyone in the league???

 

[Snake_Baker]

Essendon set for bumper $4 million profit
Sam McCLure

Essendon's journey back into September is set to be marked by a record profit of more than $4 million, in a result the Bombers hope will help make them debt free within 18 months.

As the club prepares to play finals for the first time in three years, Wednesday's All-Australian dinner should confirm three Bombers in the final team, with young gun Andrew McGrath the hot favourite to take out Friday's Rising Star award.

Club chief Xavier Campbell, who dubbed 2017 the "comeback story", said Essendon's on and off-field success had "exceeded expectations".

To put the Bombers' expected financial position into context, Hawthorn, during their mesmerising three-peat, recorded successive profits of $3.1 million, $3.4 million and $3.3 million, but never broke the $4 million mark.

It means the Bombers' daunting $10.5 million debt – largely accrued due to the drugs saga – could possibly be wiped by the end of 2018.

The club has 68,000 members, more than 10,000 more than last season and the single greatest increase of any club. Only Richmond boasted higher attendances than Essendon, despite most of the Bombers' home games being played at Etihad Stadium. This has directly resulted in match receipts exceeding budget projections by more than $1 million and allows the club to continue to sign blue-chip sponsorship partners such as Fujitsu and Kia.

Advertisement

Campbell admitted that despite some optimism at the start of season, there was still a level of uncertainty about how quickly the club would rebuild its brand.

"To get to the point we are now, to have played really good football throughout the year and qualified for finals is something all Bombers' fans should be proud of, but we realise there is a really big opportunity in front of us and a lot more work to do."


Given what has transpired at Tullamarine in the past five years, the fresh air of positivity is rejuvenating almost every aspect of Essendon.

Not only are membership and crowd attendances up, but the team is playing enthralling football under John Worsfold.

After a 2016 season in which they averaged just 65 points for – albeit in exceptional circumstances – Worsfold admitted in the pre-season that scoring was a concern.

They now have one of the most dangerous and dynamic forward lines in the competition, and are averaging 97 points.

It keeps the fans coming in their droves, with the club even managing to pull impressive crowds against struggling interstate teams Fremantle (42,665 in round 23) and the Brisbane Lions (41,246 in round 15) at Etihad Stadium.

"The fans have been absolutely incredible," Campbell said. "Their support is second to none. We are incredibly proud of what they've done to help us to get to the position we're in now."

While there are no AFL games this weekend, the Bombers are still likely to score significant victories at the All-Australian and Rising Star ceremonies.

The trio of Joe Daniher, Zach Merrett and Michael Hurley are all likely to be named in the final 22 after making the squad of 40.

Daniher enjoyed a career-best year, booting 62 goals and finishing fourth in the Coleman Medal, seven goals off winner Lance Franklin.

He and gun midfielder Merrett would be All-Australian for the first time if selected, while for Hurley it would be his second nod after making the 2015 team.

McGrath has played 20 out of 23 games in his first season, averaging 20 disposals and four marks.

Essendon also believe they can be seen as a destination club again and are making a late but significant play for Greater Western Sydney star Josh Kelly.

Members of the club hierarchy, including Campbell and list manager Adrian Dodoro, met Kelly's management last week.

The Bombers are quietly confident that if Kelly does decide to return home, they will be as good a chance as fellow contenders Carlton and St Kilda.

And although the club is unwilling to comment publicly, it remains privately pleased that James Hird is making a return of sorts to the game after agreeing to present this year's Norm Smith Medal, after an offer from the AFL.

I don't think you are getting the gist of this thread mate.

 

[Hojuman]

" BUDDY, BUDDY, BUDDY "

 

[Jade]

" BUDDY, BUDDY, BUDDY "

 

[Hearts to hearts]

I don't know how to post this but Bomberblitz tweeted a photo of the centre the SCG being watered todaywith the line "Cheats". Getting hammered on the replies!

 

[SpiderBurton22]

I don't know how to post this but Bomberblitz tweeted a photo of the centre the SCG being watered todaywith the line "Cheats". Getting hammered on the replies!

Typical lack of self awareness from * flogs.

 

[ferball]

I don't know how to post this but Bomberblitz tweeted a photo of the centre the SCG being watered todaywith the line "Cheats". Getting hammered on the replies!

Lawn Peptides!!!!

 

[Maddocks44]

This final is absolute bliss


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[Wild Bill]

This is gold. Wooden spoon draw and thought they were decent. Sending their drug cheating ex captain off in the perfect fashion.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

lmao *essendon.

So glad Sydney are winning, They are a team I'd put money on smashing Richmond

 

[Hearts to hearts]

This final is absolute bliss


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Could only be improved by the margin hitting 125 and Buddy reaching some milestone that brought fans running onto the ground.

 

[see see]

Swans are officially taking the p*ss now. Beautiful.

 

[North Viking]

Thanks again for the sympathy gois Allow me the extend my condolences to your good selves on your unfortunate results in season 2017. Your messages of sympathy and love helped to get us through the tough times and now we find ourselves powering toward finals with clear air up ahead.
Rest assured friends, we at the EFC will not forget the support you've afforded our club and we plan to return this favour in your time of desperate hopelessness. We are here for you, you have our sympathy and our pity.

Yeah thanks for the sympathies, it takes a bigger man to walk away from the queue at the methodone clinic to write this post!

I hope when NMFC grows up we can just be like your mighty drug cheating *en toss bag of a club!

BTW great win up in Sydney!!
Wait sorry... I mean 65 point drubbing.

 

[LuvtheKangas]

Result reflective of the gulf between the two teams. We all knew * were just making up the numbers, just like we were a year ago.

The difference is that they got way ahead of themselves. They're a very, very average football team. At best.

 

[Bren]

Smashingly beautifully rolled!

 

[Danni_Benson]

Essendon set for bumper $4 million profit
Sam McCLure

Essendon's journey back into September is set to be marked by a record profit of more than $4 million, in a result the Bombers hope will help make them debt free within 18 months.

As the club prepares to play finals for the first time in three years, Wednesday's All-Australian dinner should confirm three Bombers in the final team, with young gun Andrew McGrath the hot favourite to take out Friday's Rising Star award.

Club chief Xavier Campbell, who dubbed 2017 the "comeback story", said Essendon's on and off-field success had "exceeded expectations".

To put the Bombers' expected financial position into context, Hawthorn, during their mesmerising three-peat, recorded successive profits of $3.1 million, $3.4 million and $3.3 million, but never broke the $4 million mark.

It means the Bombers' daunting $10.5 million debt – largely accrued due to the drugs saga – could possibly be wiped by the end of 2018.

The club has 68,000 members, more than 10,000 more than last season and the single greatest increase of any club. Only Richmond boasted higher attendances than Essendon, despite most of the Bombers' home games being played at Etihad Stadium. This has directly resulted in match receipts exceeding budget projections by more than $1 million and allows the club to continue to sign blue-chip sponsorship partners such as Fujitsu and Kia.

Advertisement

Campbell admitted that despite some optimism at the start of season, there was still a level of uncertainty about how quickly the club would rebuild its brand.

"To get to the point we are now, to have played really good football throughout the year and qualified for finals is something all Bombers' fans should be proud of, but we realise there is a really big opportunity in front of us and a lot more work to do."


Given what has transpired at Tullamarine in the past five years, the fresh air of positivity is rejuvenating almost every aspect of Essendon.

Not only are membership and crowd attendances up, but the team is playing enthralling football under John Worsfold.

After a 2016 season in which they averaged just 65 points for – albeit in exceptional circumstances – Worsfold admitted in the pre-season that scoring was a concern.

They now have one of the most dangerous and dynamic forward lines in the competition, and are averaging 97 points.

It keeps the fans coming in their droves, with the club even managing to pull impressive crowds against struggling interstate teams Fremantle (42,665 in round 23) and the Brisbane Lions (41,246 in round 15) at Etihad Stadium.

"The fans have been absolutely incredible," Campbell said. "Their support is second to none. We are incredibly proud of what they've done to help us to get to the position we're in now."

While there are no AFL games this weekend, the Bombers are still likely to score significant victories at the All-Australian and Rising Star ceremonies.

The trio of Joe Daniher, Zach Merrett and Michael Hurley are all likely to be named in the final 22 after making the squad of 40.

Daniher enjoyed a career-best year, booting 62 goals and finishing fourth in the Coleman Medal, seven goals off winner Lance Franklin.

He and gun midfielder Merrett would be All-Australian for the first time if selected, while for Hurley it would be his second nod after making the 2015 team.

McGrath has played 20 out of 23 games in his first season, averaging 20 disposals and four marks.

Essendon also believe they can be seen as a destination club again and are making a late but significant play for Greater Western Sydney star Josh Kelly.

Members of the club hierarchy, including Campbell and list manager Adrian Dodoro, met Kelly's management last week.

The Bombers are quietly confident that if Kelly does decide to return home, they will be as good a chance as fellow contenders Carlton and St Kilda.

And although the club is unwilling to comment publicly, it remains privately pleased that James Hird is making a return of sorts to the game after agreeing to present this year's Norm Smith Medal, after an offer from the AFL.

Let's not mention the fact that they also rake in a s&@tload from pokies too!!!

 

[Firestarter]

Let's not mention the fact that they also rake in a s&@tload from pokies too!!!

How else would they have paid for Hird's French vacation?

 

[shniko11]

This is gold. Wooden spoon draw and thought they were decent. Sending their drug cheating ex captain off in the perfect fashion.

And channel 7 had to go to the news cutting short Jab and Kelly's walk off sending viewers into outrage hahaha.

They had to show the full Jab send off at quarter time of the West Coast/Port match meaning all * muppets missed the moment live.

 

[ozzyoslo]

Thanks again for the sympathy gois Allow me the extend my condolences to your good selves on your unfortunate results in season 2017. Your messages of sympathy and love helped to get us through the tough times and now we find ourselves powering toward finals with clear air up ahead.
Rest assured friends, we at the EFC will not forget the support you've afforded our club and we plan to return this favour in your time of desperate hopelessness. We are here for you, you have our sympathy and our pity.

Bump, ya just made up the numbers not to mention the coffers to the AFL and to bus company that peddled 8 buses up full of hopefulls to watch that hiding.

This thread is one that just keeps on giving.

 

[SMaturin]

 

[naturally north]

I don't think you are getting the gist of this thread mate.

LOL beat me to it. Couldn't give a * how much money they made this year. Don't care about how good Daniher is at footy, by the look of him he was born to play the ******* banjo!