What was your 2005 highlight?

[The Dustbin]

For me it was the emergence of Andrew Lovett. His ANZAC day game was awesome and he went on to thrill the crowds for the rest of the year. A real excitement machine. The retirement of Justin Murphy ran a close second....
The St Kilda victory also rates highly.

 

[slugger]

Highlight was being told Murphy had got the bullet!

Lowlight was hearing he'd been reprieved for a few weeks.

The real highlights were the emergence of Brent Stanton and the St Kilda victory.

 

[windyhill]

Beating carlton with our reserve team and they were virtually at full strength. Stanton stepping up while not 100% fit.

 

[mcphee_is_a_gun]

The wins against Geelong and St Kilda just terrific games!

 

[Bomber Man]

Scotty Lucas returning to the forward line where he belongs!!! Not that we need those 50 goals per season...

Honourable mentions -
Development of Lovett, Stanton, Laycock, Lovett-Murray and Bradley.
Debuts of Monfries, Nash and (esp for mine) Slattery.

The future's looking bright.

 

[teams]

The StKilda victory has to be it but everytime I think of the game I think of the goal Riewolt kicked backwards through Peverils legs. Sometimes you can't win.

 

[chewy-on-your-boot]

Essendon's last defeat.

 

[teams]

Essendon's last defeat.

Melbourne had more to play for.

 

[busby_18]

Development of Lovett, Stanton, Laycock, Lovett-Murray and Bradley.
Debuts of Monfries, Nash and (esp for mine) Slattery.

def the development of those guys. expecially lovett. what a gun

 

[thebigboy]

beating the saints

 

[Stargazer]

1. The blooding of 8 or 9 kids - Monfries being a standout.The arrival of Andy Lovett off the rookie list - exciting player.
2. The magnificent form of Stanton - especially playing through the season with a hernia. And the determination of Bradley at chb.
3. Beating the Bulldogs - they were so put out when they lost to us. Beating the Saints was a gem, plus the excellent performance against the Eagles in Perth.
4. A big improvement in the coaching arena from Sheeds, especially in the second half of the season.
5. The cleanout - ok, Henno is still there - a much needed, long overdue occurence. Glad to see the back of Murphy, greatful for the efforts of Allan who, unlike the coach, had the good sense to pull the plug after an injury riddled season. (Sheeds tried to talk him into staying on. ).
6. The recruiting of Camporeale, a handy midfielder, and the return of Heffernan, a handy defender/midfielder. Neither player cost us a thing, no trades, no draft picks. Zilch. Nice work Sheeds and Dodoro.
7. And we have appeared to have done well in the National Draft - AGAIN.
8. NOT making the final 8 with a below par side and getting early draft picks instead.
9. Trading Teddy to Sydney in exchange for their 1st round draft pick.
10. Always look on the bright side of life.

 

[stants_24]

The highlight of the 05' season for me was when an Essendon player kicked the ball up to harf foward and whilst it was in the air Jason Laycock tapped it in front of Lovett who scored a goal. This outlines teamwork between the youngsters.

I think it was in round 4 or 5 against Sydney at Telstra Stadium.

 

[~GURU~]

Lovett turning it on in the ANZAC, just brilliant

 

[Pevers-Legend]

funniest has to be McVeighs goal against Freo. Just how schit are Freo?

 

[mark73]

For me it was the emergence of Andrew Lovett. His ANZAC day game was awesome and he went on to thrill the crowds for the rest of the year. A real excitement machine. The retirement of Justin Murphy ran a close second....
The St Kilda victory also rates highly.

For me,it was the 41 pt loss to the Kangaroos at Telstra Dome.

 

[dave_27]

For me,it was the 41 pt loss to the Kangaroos at Telstra Dome.

I didnt see any roos supporters their to witness it?

 

[dave_27]

The highlights were defnitely exposing Geelong and St Kilda for pace and beating them.

Also coming from 7 goals down against brisbane at the Gabba mind you and hitting the front was unbelievable, it was about ********en time we stood up to that mob who continually pants us and I thought we did that with the young squad we took up their.

Pantsing Carlton and Collingwood with our youngest sides in years has to be highlights.

 

[mark73]

I didnt see any roos supporters their to witness it?

Strange,I did...

 

[windyhill]

They were both in standing room, M73, were you one of them ?

 

[Beagle_Charlie]

Probably Round 2 Carlton vs Essendon

 

[ManWithNoName]

Hirdys goal at half time on ANZAC Day.
Ess v Freo, 1st quarter. After Zantuck bumped a Freo player after he'd kicked the ball, seeing the ump ask ZANTUCK if he'd like another shot.
The emergence of Kepler Bradley.

 

[mcphee_is_a_gun]

Probably Round 2 Carlton vs Essendon

Rd 21 was better

 

[mark73]

They were both in standing room, M73, were you one of them ?

yes and we were there at the final siren...

 

[mark73]

The emergence of Kepler Bradley.

 

[Pevers-Legend]

For me,it was the 41 pt loss to the Kangaroos at Telstra Dome.

Did you enjoy your return to finals last year? How did you go again?