Preview Western Bulldogs vs Essendon, Docklands, Sunday 30/07/17 @ 1:10 PM

[eDPS]

 

[Eleven 38]

All the other results going our way worries me tbh

The results that went our way also went the bulldogs way, Hawthornes way, ports way, Richmond's, and the eagles way. So it's not really helpful to us at all. The only result that really helps us is a win today.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

Admire the Dogs for what they did last year but **** me they look a different team this year. Too many players who butcher it and apart from JJ not enough pace. Lack of talls at either end.

But they're the premiers and if you can't get up for the reigning premiers then you never will.

Expecting us to win and don't really care about the margin although 3-4 goals would be expected.

 

[Killer_Mike]

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Should be closed every week.

 

[Lore]

Should be closed every week.

It's not bad if it's overcast and not freezing. That's rare though, usually if it's open it's just blinding.

 

[Killer_Mike]

It's not bad if it's overcast and not freezing. That's rare though, usually if it's open it's just blinding.

Yeah, I sit behind the goals on the second level and the sun in your eyes can be bad. Even the shadows across the oval can be distracting.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

Last week against North I was on Level 1 aisle 7. The wind was blowing straight down from Bourke Street and directly through the exit behind us.

It was like an enormous air conditioner was blowing on our backs. With roof closed it was coldest I've ever been at the footy. When we walked out the AGL building screen was showing 4 degrees (obviously wind chill not actual temp).

Wonder if the new buildings around Etihad have turned the area into a wind tunnel?

 

[Tassieboy]

This is one of the few big late season matches we've played in the past 13 seasons. Hawthorn 2009 would be on of the few to top this match. If we win I expect us to make finals, whereas if we lose, I doubt we will get there.

 

[Harlequin]

Over to the game day thread and another stellar effort by VelvetSledge

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/thre...ihad-stadium-sunday-30th-july-1-10pm.1172544/