WB Game Day V Essendon R7 2022

[Eastdog]

Margin:
First goal:
Best on ground:

[Eastdog]

Bump

[FrediKanoute]

I'll go:

Essendon by 11 points
First goal - JUH
BOG Darcy Parish

I reckon this is about as big a danger game as we will face. Essendon should have won the ANZAC Day clash. Pies don't kick straight or the Bombers kick straighter its a different story. They also match up well on us.

[Grantysghost]

Dogs by 35.

FG McNeil
Best Dunkley

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Essendon by 8
FG Naughton
BOG Dale

I'd be surprised if we don't respond to some degree, but in simple terms I see us being the hunted as opposed the hunter. Historically we suck at being the hunted.

I just don't see where we get enough score from... Then again, they're hardly any better.

[MrMahatma]

ESS by 45
BOG - Draper
FG - 2MP

[azabob]

DOGS: 13 points
BOG: Bontempelli
FG: Naughton

[chef]

Ess by 28
FG Bont
BOG Smith

[bornadog]

Dogs by 45

First Goal: Weightman free kick

BOG: Dunkley

[Bulldog4life]

Dogs by 28

First Goal: Marra

BOG: Macrae

[SquirrelGrip]

For mine, Dunkley goes to Parish this week and shows the Bombers what they missed out on.

Weightman to play at the top of the square, ready for whatever free kicks come straight in front of goal.

Need a plan to stifle Draper. He is their most influential player. Is it something special for Zaine?

[Mantis]

For mine, Dunkley goes to Parish this week and shows the Bombers what they missed out on.

Weightman to play at the top of the square, ready for whatever free kicks come straight in front of goal.

Need a plan to stifle Draper. He is their most influential player. Is it something special for Zaine?

Use his knee for the good of the team and take out Draper that way because that's about the only way he'll be able to tackle Draper's athleticism.

[1eyedog]

Bombers by 16 points
FG: Weightman
BOG: Dunkley

[Happy Days]

I think our best bet with Draper is to not have anyone go anywhere near him. That way no one can get hurt by him “clumsily” throwing knees or round arms in tight, and he will hopefully get more of the ball this way too.

[Go_Dogs]

Dogs by 38
First goal Bont
Bog Bont

It’s time for the Bont to Will us over the line with a 35 disposal 4 goal game.

[Eastdog]

Margin: Dogs by 21 points
First goal: Aaron Naughton
Best on ground: Bailey Smith

[Danjul]

Dogs by 38
First goal Bont
Bog Bont

It’s time for the Bont to Will us over the line with a 35 disposal 4 goal game.

The last time the Bont got 4 goals was when he was in the centre and Sweet was in the ruck.

[DOG GOD]

Ess by 27 points
First goal (and 5 more) 2MP
Bog- Draper/2MP

Prediction
ESS 15.5 (95)
WB. 9.14 (68)

[bornadog]

Ess by 27 points
First goal (and 5 more) 2MP
Bog- Draper/2MP

Prediction
ESS 15.5 (95)
WB. 9.14 (68)

Essendon have won, 1 game against Crows by 4 points. They are a rubbish side.

[Mantis]

Essendon have won, 1 game against Crows by 4 points. They are a rubbish side.

We’re not going much better TBH.

We should win, but would you be all that surprised if we didn’t?

[Mofra]

Parish late out, Bulldogs just get over the line in unconvincing fashion.

First goal: McComb
BOG: Libba

[Happy Days]

I’m worried that if we bring the same level of “defence” to stoppages as we did last week that Essendon’s one way midfield will only have to ever run that one way.

Martin in the ruck has me so mad that I fell asleep looking at hitout totals from the WAFL last night.

[bornadog]

We’re not going much better TBH.

We should win, but would you be all that surprised if we didn’t?

Probably not

[chef]

Still haven't worked up the courage to go to the game so I think I'll stay on the couch for this one.

Surely we can't play that bad again.

[Axe Man]

We are 0/3 in games I've attended this year. So probably just as well I've got footy on Sunday and can't get to Marvel.

[DOG GOD]

Essendon have won, 1 game against Crows by 4 points. They are a rubbish side.
And we lost to crows by 1 point.

[ratsmac]

I can't attend this Sundays game because I'm playing super rules (old man footy). The kicker is I play for Essendon :( Let me just point out though that I feel sick everytime I pull the disgusting jumper on. I put up with it because I love playing footy with my mates.

Dogs by 45 (we'll find our mojo)
First goal- Weightman (He'll thrive off of their hatred for him)
BOG- Libba (again)

[EasternWest]

I can't attend this Sundays game because I'm playing super rules (old man footy). The kicker is I play for Essendon :( Let me just point out though that I feel sick everytime I pull the disgusting jumper on. I put up with it because I love playing footy with my mates.

Dogs by 45 (we'll find our mojo)
First goal- Weightman (He'll thrive off of their hatred for him)
BOG- Libba (again)

Ha ha love it. Good luck rats.

[G-Mo77]

As pessimistic as I am about this game and especially after the poor team selected it's the kind of game we'll end up winning.

Maybe I have a squeak of optimism left? :D

Either way I'll be at the Bendigo Braves home opener so won't see the first half of this game, not terribly interested either to be perfectly honest.

[Eastdog]

I can't attend this Sundays game because I'm playing super rules (old man footy). The kicker is I play for Essendon :( Let me just point out though that I feel sick everytime I pull the disgusting jumper on. I put up with it because I love playing footy with my mates.

Dogs by 45 (we'll find our mojo)
First goal- Weightman (He'll thrive off of their hatred for him)
BOG- Libba (again)

Are they an EDFL club ratsmac or in another local league?

[angelopetraglia]

Attending my first game in my normal seats since 2019 after missing our home games this year due to junior football commitments. Can’t wait to be back in the seats where we have sat in since 2000. Hopefully the normal crew are still around.

Not feeling that confident after GWS obliterated Adelaide today.

[ratsmac]

Are they an EDFL club ratsmac or in another local league?

It's called Victorian metropolitan superules football league. I wish it was EDFL because we wouldn't have to travel far to play. This season we play in Beaconsfield and Geelong. It's all good fun though

[MrMahatma]

Today we either get our season back on track, or we kinda put the cue in the rack.

I have a bad feeling in my waters.

[Bumper Bulldogs]

Pretty confident today. We will get over them but it’s gonna take 3 quarters

Dogs by 21 points
Bog Dunkley
1st Goal Weightman. He is a real chance to get a free kick before the first bounce as he is already under their ski and those boneheads control their behaviours

[The Underdog]

It's called Victorian metropolitan superules football league. I wish it was EDFL because we wouldn't have to travel far to play. This season we play in Beaconsfield and Geelong. It's all good fun though

Seems they could drop the word metropolitan from the title.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Hope springs eternal.
Bulldogs by 29 pts.
BOG Treloar
FG Josh... (Scha...) Dunkley.

[Jeanette54]

I have given up on divining animals entrails and tea leaves, so today I dismantled an old MGB fuel pump. Having done that I can confidently predict that the Bulldogs might win, by one point or more.

BOG: Libba
FG: Weightman (only because he's the one Essendon supporters would hate to see score it)

[BornInDroopSt'54]

J54 You thought you were dismantling an MGB pump but you were really divining today's game.

[DOG GOD]

Great start by Wallis

[Jeanette54]

For some reason we continue to fumble the footy, whatever happened to our clean hands under pressure.

[Bumper Bulldogs]

Burning the inside 50 ball. We could have easily had three more goals in the first quarter

[DOG GOD]

For some reason we continue to fumble the footy, whatever happened to our clean hands under pressure.
Perceived pressure. And our hand balling leaves alot to be desired as well. Good quarters by Daniel and Dale too.

[DOG GOD]

Why are our players slipping over ?

[Mantis]

What was that Zaine?

[azabob]

Burning the inside 50 ball. We could have easily had three more goals in the first quarter

And it continues in the second quarter.

So, so, so frustrating

[azabob]

What was that Zaine?

Say it again Mantis

[GVGjr]

Good for McComb

[Mantis]

Say it again Mantis

And again?

[GVGjr]

Cordy answers the challenge

[GVGjr]

We really need Naughton and Weightman to hit the scoreboard.

[DOG GOD]

Where was Gardner then ?

[Mantis]

Cordy answers the challenge

What challenge?

He’s been woeful.

[DOG GOD]

Every time mcComb kicks it, it’s like all this effort for a 5 metre kick

[azabob]

And again?

Yes!

[azabob]

Every time mcComb kicks it, it’s like all this effort for a 5 metre kick

And McNeil and VDM and Wallis and Martin.

[Mantis]

And McNeil and VDM and Wallis and Martin.

Yep…. We have lots of butchers of the ball and we haven’t made the most of our general play dominance. Not having a functioning forwardline doesn’t help.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

We're worse than I actually thought.

And Essendon are maybe as bad as Norf.

[whythelongface]

Yep…. We have lots of butchers of the ball and we haven’t made the most of our general play dominance. Not having a functioning forwardline doesn’t help.

Should be 30 up. It is difficult not having a functioning forward line. Lots of spoils by our own players. Ridley not giving an inch against Naughton. Our forward pressure will need to continue if want to win this.

[whythelongface]

We're worse than I actually thought.

And Essendon are maybe as bad as Norf.

Thought we are playing well except our work in the forward line.

[G-Mo77]

We're winning that's a good sign. Pressure has been very good, just not enough reward for effort that quarter.

[Happy Days]

This is just a whole lot of nothing.

[Bumper Bulldogs]

Good result to be up at half time. We need a lift from Bont, Naughton and Smith.
Bring it home doggies.

[DOG GOD]

This is what happens when your fwd line is a mix of pretty much “non forwards”.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

This is just a whole lot of nothing.

Then so is Jimi Hendrix's legacy.

[azabob]

Is VDM serious?

[azabob]

This is just a whole lot of nothing.

Except, it’s worse

[DOG GOD]

Does Naughton have a head band wrapped around his hands ?

[GVGjr]

Need the next 2 goals. I really want us to bury them in this quarter.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Does McComb know where his foot is?

[Mantis]

Besides being able to run quickly is there anything that Laitham does that is AFL quality?

[azabob]

Is VDM serious?

VDM is bog average.

Seriously his foot skills are woeful.

2 goal turnaround.

[azabob]

I have really liked Treloar game today.

[Mantis]

Yes, you Zaine…. We can’t be in a position where he is up against the no.1 ruck as he gets monstered.

[DOG GOD]

Yes, you Zaine…. We can’t be in a position where he is up against the no.1 ruck as he gets monstered.

Yep and until we (Bevo) play 2 ruckman, it’s always going to be an issue Mantis.

[Mantis]

How many 15-20m kicks do we kick along the ground or miss our teammate with? It’s dreadful.

[DOG GOD]

How many 15-20m kicks do we kick along the ground or miss our teammate with? It’s dreadful.
It’s a lot. Probably the most in the AFL.

[The Underdog]

Say what you will about our list management, but picking up Duryea has been a masterstroke

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Negativity rules.

[Mantis]

Say what you will about our list management, but picking up Duryea has been a masterstroke

Yep… he’s such a dependable player.

[azabob]

A game of two halves.

First half was our running defenders in Dale, Daniel and Richards in our handful of better players.

Second half the midfielders started winning the ball and our forwards were able to finally take advantage of our forward 50 enteries.

Overall happy to get the win.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Great to see Dunkley and Treloar have good games.
Gardner is a good kick up to the level of our great field kicking.
A lot of football nous out there too.
It was an athletic feast.

[GVGjr]

I'm not happy to concede late goals to them but it was an encouraging win.
The spread of good performances was good to see.

[bornadog]

Nice solid win, Essendon’s skill levels are ordinary.
Should give the boys confidence going into next week

[Grantysghost]

What a lovely day.

How good is Dunkley!

Brilliant effort dogs really enjoyed that.

Love that Mitch Wallis played well so happy.

For those booing Stringer seriously he's a Dog's premiership player!

[Hotdog60]

Yeah, I wouldn't boo stringer not worth my energy.
Also we got rid of him so you don't boo ex players when we kick them out.

[Happy Days]

Much better in the second half but kinda feel like Essendon gave up. Would hate to barrack for them.

That we kicked Stringer out and they gave him the bag kinda perfectly encapsulates why we’ve been successful and they haven’t.

[G-Mo77]

I was very happy with the 2nd half. The last 5 minutes was a let down but overall they controlled the Bombres and they could barely get the ball past the centre square. Pressure was intense, they were looking over their shoulder every possession, that was terrific. We kicked a very accurate score as well, YES!!! I was thinking the repeat entries over and over but no scoring, we got them on the board though. It was against a team with 1 win on the board though, you can only beat who's in front of you but I'm not getting overly excited yet. Great win against those scumbags!

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Much better in the second half but kinda feel like Essendon gave up. Would hate to barrack for them.

That we kicked Stringer out and they gave him the bag kinda perfectly encapsulates why we’ve been successful and they haven’t.

Luckily we barrack for the mighty Bulldogs.
Big brave Bevo (and players') decision to remove the Stringer culture from our club is great.

[Go_Dogs]

Had a few things on so only caught parts of the second half but liked what I saw and glad we walked away with a win.

[merantau]

Was not able to watch all the game. I saw a few things I liked and a few I didn't. We won against a desperate team who performed pretty well in their last outing against the Pies.

I liked the defenders particularly Richards, Daniel and Dale. Williams was much better this game and Gardner and Tim O'Brien chipped in.

I didn't like our delivery into the forward line at all. Just bombing it in again and again. And when there was a leading forward we over kicked it and gave the defender as easy spoil. I liked that we kicked straight for once. I saw a few occasions where players were reluctant to snap for goal but hand passed instead - for no result or even a turnover. Our forward pressure was really good with Weightman outstanding in this part of the game. McNeil had his best game and goaled from being awarded a free kick for an excellent tackle. Naughton was well held. His normally vice like hands let him down a couple of times but he never stopped trying and gifted a goal to Weightman.

I thought Dunkley was terrific. He tackled superbly. His set shot for goal in the last was very ordinary. He needs a goal kicking coach.
Bont showed a welcome return to form and used his explosive power to good effect.

Overall, I was happy with the win and thre spread of contributors.

I liked the way the midfield performed especially as we were well beaten in the ruck. Treloar was terrific and covered a lot of ground. Libba was under every pack. He is very competitive. He applied a lot of pressure when they had the ball

I thought our effort was really good. We need to keep the momentum flowing

[bornadog]

I was very happy with the 2nd half. The last 5 minutes was a let down but overall they controlled the Bombres and they could barely get the ball past the centre square. Pressure was intense, they were looking over their shoulder every possession, that was terrific. We kicked a very accurate score as well, YES!!! I was thinking the repeat injuries over and over but no scoring, we got them on the board though. It was against a team with 1 win on the board though, you can only beat who's in front of you but I'm not getting overly excited yet. Great win against those scumbags!

Forward pressure was brilliant, kept the ball in there.

I felt we should have actually kicked more goals than we did, again some of the passes into the 50 were ordinary, but overall good win

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Merantau I think we did enough in the ruck to not give Dons advantage.
Otherwise great close reading.

[Axe Man]

I can't attend this Sundays game because I'm playing super rules (old man footy). The kicker is I play for Essendon :( Let me just point out though that I feel sick everytime I pull the disgusting jumper on. I put up with it because I love playing footy with my mates.

Dogs by 45 (we'll find our mojo)
First goal- Weightman (He'll thrive off of their hatred for him)
BOG- Libba (again)

No way! I play for Beaconsfield - played against you blokes a few weeks ago.

[Eastdog]

Good win today. Just happy to have banked the 4 points today and get a solid performance from the team.

Go Dogs!

[Grantysghost]

Did anyone else feel like today was the first time we've seen "the real" Bont?

It was so reassuring to see him cruising around again.

[Sedat]

Win was all the more impressive considering we had to compete against Nik Cox, who has incredible athleticism for someone 200cms

[SonofScray]

I described the win as feeling like we'd just scraped shit off of our show. A good result but z shame we had to have stepped in it in the first place. That is every interaction with the Essendon Olympic Committee. It is a chore.

Took a lot of joy out of watching their fans bleat and moan about Weightman who just went about is business, as he does, and touched them up.

[merantau]

Merantau I think we did enough in the ruck to not give Dons advantage.
Otherwise great close reading.

Yes, looking back it is a bit harsh to say "well beaten". I'll take a look at the replay and pay attention to the ruck contests. We probably halved quite a few of them. They certainly didn't get a lot of clean take aways from stoppages.

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

Yes, looking back it is a bit harsh to say "well beaten". I'll take a look at the replay and pay attention to the ruck contests. We probably halved quite a few of them. They certainly didn't get a lot of clean take aways from stoppages.

Martin’s lack of height sees him nullify taller ruck men with strength rather than win decisive hit outs. We had excellent midfielders today in Libba Macrae Treloar Bailey Smith and Dunkley which was a big factor in the comfortable win.

[angelopetraglia]

Did anyone else feel like today was the first time we've seen "the real" Bont?

It was so reassuring to see him cruising around again.

100%. He did some nice Bont things today that no one else can do, especially when he went into the centre and got some crazy good clean clearances. He had five centre bounce clearances. Gee whiz we have been missing that.

But still playing really sore. Bag of ice on the ankle after the game and said to Tom Browne that he is still playing with some pain. Bont last year was like cheat mode with some of the influences he was having on games.

[angelopetraglia]

Inside 50m leading tacklers on the fied.

Naughton 3
Dunkley 2
McNeil 2
Vanda 2
Weightman 2

No Bomber got more than one. I thought this was part of the game that we really lifted this week. A lot more pressure on the opposition when they had the ball in our forward line.

[Grantysghost]

Win was all the more impressive considering we had to compete against Nik Cox, who has incredible athleticism for someone 200cms

He really does.

Also loves the hard ball I've only seen him bail of out 2 or 3 contests his entire career.

Is he from the calder cannons football factory?

[Happy Days]

Took me a whole quarter to realise Cox was subbed off. Although could’ve happened just after the first bounce for all the impact he had.

[kruder]

Treloar looked like he has some speed back in his legs today, he has been solid this year but today he was able to break the lines and use it well.

Generally our pressure was excellent( Dunks lead the way), but lets be honest the Bombers are bad, really bad. What the hell is their game plan? They still don't play team defence, I can't believe it.

Really liked Richards game, we need more of this from him while Dale has quietly become one of our best players.

Overall we have a long way to go, we still have a number of VFL players playing roles( can someone explain how VDM is best 22?), we just need to scrap a few more wins in a row and gain some momentum while English and Keath come back in.

Anyone know what's wrong with Naughty? Definitely NQR while the Bont under duress showed glimpses today but still is well off his best form.

[EasternWest]

Win was all the more impressive considering we had to compete against Nik Cox, who has incredible athleticism for someone 200cms

Thanks for bringing that up I have never heard it mentioned before.

[Grantysghost]

Aflca votes
10 Josh Dunkley (WB)
7 Bailey Dale (WB)
4 Ed Richards (WB)
4 Caleb Daniel (WB)
3 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
1 Nick Martin (ESS)
1 Peter Wright (ESS)

LEADERBOARD
45 Patrick Cripps CARL
38 Clayton Oliver MELB
37 Andrew Brayshaw FRE
32 Lachie Neale BL
31 Callum Mills SYD
30 Christian Petracca MELB
29 Touk Miller GCFC
28 Max Gawn MELB
27 Shai Bolton RICH
27 Jack Higgins STK
27 James Sicily HAW
26 Jack Steele STK
25 Jack Crisp COLL
24 Darcy Parish ESS
24 Bailey Smith WB
22 Jordan De Goey COLL
21 Hugh McCluggage BL
21 Jeremy McGovern WCE
20 Jeremy Cameron GEEL
20 Steven May MELB
20 Luke Parker SYD
20 Jack Sinclair STK

[Eastdog]

Did anyone else feel like today was the first time we've seen "the real" Bont?

It was so reassuring to see him cruising around again.

It was a very good game compared to earlier in the season. He is someone who can turn a match.

[bornadog]

Coaches Votes

Round 7 votes – Western Bulldogs v Essendon

10 – Josh Dunkley (WB)
7 – Bailey Dale (WB)
4 – Ed Richards (WB)
4 – Caleb Daniel (WB)
3 – Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
1 – Nic Martin (ESS)
1 – Peter Wright (ESS)

[merantau]

Thanks for bringing that up I have never heard it mentioned before.

We need a "facetious" font big time.

[azabob]

Coaches Votes

Round 7 votes – Western Bulldogs v Essendon

10 – Josh Dunkley (WB)
7 – Bailey Dale (WB)
4 – Ed Richards (WB)
4 – Caleb Daniel (WB)
3 – Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
1 – Nic Martin (ESS)
1 – Peter Wright (ESS)

Stealing GG limelight.
Perhaps you can put them in the voting thread?

[merantau]

Yes, looking back it is a bit harsh to say "well beaten". I'll take a look at the replay and pay attention to the ruck contests. We probably halved quite a few of them. They certainly didn't get a lot of clean take aways from stoppages.

I took another look at the entire game and we did a lot better than I initially thought. When Cordy was asked to step up he more than held his own and our midfield were all over them like a cheap suit.

I really liked the games of our small forwards. Easily McNeil's best game to date. He kicked goals and applied a lot of pressure. Likewise, Cody was manic and it was nice to see him give Bomber supporters something to go on with as I suspect he copped a fair bit of abuse from them during the match


Our midfield group had its best game collectively for the year and Bont moved a lot better this week. Libba was constantly at the coal face, Treloar and Smith covered mure ground than Ludwig Leichhardt, Dunkley was a very strong and menacing presence and Jacko was his typical reliable self running all day, getting back, linking up and driving the ball forward.

[Grantysghost]

Stealing GG limelight.
Perhaps you can put them in the voting thread?

Hey dafuq bad?!

You dont even go the extra yard to put in the leaderboard pfft. :)

[Axe Man]

Hey dafuq bad?!

You dont even go the extra yard to put in the leaderboard pfft. :)

Anything to maintain his lead in the post count. ;)

[BornInDroopSt'54]

I took another look at the entire game and we did a lot better than I initially thought. When Cordy was asked to step up he more than held his own and our midfield were all over them like a cheap suit.

I really liked the games of our small forwards. Easily McNeil's best game to date. He kicked goals and applied a lot of pressure. Likewise, Cody was manic and it was nice to see him give Bomber supporters something to go on with as I suspect he copped a fair bit of abuse from them during the match


Our midfield group had its best game collectively for the year and Bont moved a lot better this week. Libba was constantly at the coal face, Treloar and Smith covered mure ground than Ludwig Leichhardt, Dunkley was a very strong and menacing presence and Jacko was his typical reliable self running all day, getting back, linking up and driving the ball forward.

Great reading because it is like mine:)
Cordy Is a professional in that he applies himself as best he can. Loves a goal, imposes his presence. Can ruck. Bulldog legend.
McNiel from the first time I saw him seems like he runs hard and creates opportunity with his reading of play.
At least when we are creating play. I have not noticed his defensive side.

[bornadog]

Anything to maintain his lead in the post count. ;) yes


Hey dafuq bad?!

You dont even go the extra yard to put in the leaderboard pfft. :) leave that for you


Stealing GG limelight.
Perhaps you can put them in the voting thread? did I whoops

[Danjul]

Great reading because it is like mine:)
Cordy Is a professional in that he applies himself as best he can. Loves a goal, imposes his presence. Can ruck. Bulldog legend.
McNiel from the first time I saw him seems like he runs hard and creates opportunity with his reading of play.
At least when we are creating play. I have not noticed his defensive side.
Thanks for this. I now know what Cordy was doing in his 5 games this year. He’s had 37 disposals and 15 hitouts. That’s an average of 7 disposals and 3 hitouts per game. Maybe he should get more of both instead of those other things.

Seriously, he has been very poor and I don’t know how he stayed in the team after his 3 disposals in round one.

[Grantysghost]

yes

leave that for you

did I whoops

I don't care whoever gets in first. If I see it and hasn't been posted I will chuck it on.

[Go_Dogs]

Great to see Daniel in the votes and Richards too.

[jeemak]

Traveling for work, just managed to watch the first half.

Knowing how the second half goes I can see exactly why it went the way it did. Our full ground pressure was excellent from the start, and our skills until the last mile were as well.

The entries forward weren't bad, though we didn't let our key forwards get a clean run at it to the extent they should have.

[jeemak]

It's also OK to admit that while he was a touch interfered with after a second grab Naughton should have been more solid in his marking.

[Ghost Dog]

Coaches Votes

Round 7 votes – Western Bulldogs v Essendon

10 – Josh Dunkley (WB)
7 – Bailey Dale (WB)
4 – Ed Richards (WB)
4 – Caleb Daniel (WB)
3 – Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
1 – Nic Martin (ESS)
1 – Peter Wright (ESS)

Yeah, great to see Caleb in there.
The stoppage is his dancefloor.
I'm pretty sure he can plop it in a wheely bin from a fair distance.

[comrade]

Reading through the Bomber Blitz post game thread full of adult Essendon fans lamenting that their ‘mighty’ club has fallen so far that their kids are now completely disinterested in following them is a great way to start the morning.

I hope the jerk that screamed ‘1954’ repeatedly in my face after they beat us about 10 years ago is one of them posting on there ;)

[bornadog]

Reading through the Bomber Blitz post game thread full of adult Essendon fans lamenting that their ‘mighty’ club has fallen so far that their kids are now completely disinterested in following them is a great way to start the morning.

I hope the jerk that screamed ‘1954’ repeatedly in my face after they beat us about 10 years ago is one of them posting on there ;)

On the way home after the game, I was surrounded by Essendon supporters complaining about list management and how they targeted the wrong players.

[azabob]

Traveling for work, just managed to watch the first half.

Knowing how the second half goes I can see exactly why it went the way it did. Our full ground pressure was excellent from the start, and our skills until the last mile were as well.

The entries forward weren't bad, though we didn't let our key forwards get a clean run at it to the extent they should have.

I thought our forays forward in the first half were driven by the half back line in Dale, Richards and Daniel.

In the second half our midfield got on top and our forward connection was so much better and we eventually hit the scoreboard.

[Bulldog Joe]

On the way home after the game, I was surrounded by Essendon supporters complaining about list management and how they targeted the wrong players.

I had an Essendon supporter behind me at the game.

He was very critical of a lot of the team

Quote as follows
Heppel the worst captain in the Comp
Merrett has given up and goes through the motions
How does Durham get a game
No 6 (Caldwell) is the worst player in the comp.

[Bulldog4life]

Treloar looked like he has some speed back in his legs today, he has been solid this year but today he was able to break the lines and use it well.

Generally our pressure was excellent( Dunks lead the way), but lets be honest the Bombers are bad, really bad. What the hell is their game plan? They still don't play team defence, I can't believe it.

Really liked Richards game, we need more of this from him while Dale has quietly become one of our best players.

Overall we have a long way to go, we still have a number of VFL players playing roles( can someone explain how VDM is best 22?), we just need to scrap a few more wins in a row and gain some momentum while English and Keath come back in.

Anyone know what's wrong with Naughty? Definitely NQR while the Bont under duress showed glimpses today but still is well off his best form.

Heard Bevo say after the game Naughty was quite sore during and after the game but hopefully will get up for the Port game. The 5 days between games not ideal.

[The bulldog tragician]

Ever seen the We are Essington account on YouTube? It’s hilarious. He/she splices footage of all the woeful mistakes in each game with quotes of what they claim to stand for, and music. A recent one cut between the captain my captain scene in Dead Poets Siciety, and vision of Heppell. It is cruel but undeniably funny for those who suffered through Essendon’s domination years. They are the worst supporters, full stop.

[Grantysghost]

I had an Essendon supporter behind me at the game.

He was very critical of a lot of the team

Quote as follows
Heppel the worst captain in the Comp
Merrett has given up and goes through the motions
How does Durham get a game
No 6 (Caldwell) is the worst player in the comp.

Theyre so entitled and pretentious neo-riche Christians they can't stand the ignominy that comes with their current plight.
To be fair, I empathise with the kids who are teenagers and have seen 0 finals wins. Including my nieces and nephews.

Nearly 20 years!

[azabob]

Ever seen the We are Essington account on YouTube? It’s hilarious. He/she splices footage of all the woeful mistakes in each game with quotes of what they claim to stand for, and music. A recent one cut between the captain my captain scene in Dead Poets Siciety, and vision of Heppell. It is cruel but undeniably funny for those who suffered through Essendon’s domination years. They are the worst supporters, full stop.

Thanks. This now explains 3 things your learnt thread V Essington....

[Mofra]

Essendon are basically our search for a KPF for 20 years, always looking for a single messiah to save them rather than acknowledge that multiple people need to help all at once.

[The Underdog]

Merrett and Parish had 68 possessions between them and man, I barely noticed they were out there. Maybe that’s me, but that’s some ineffectual accumulation.

[Mantis]

Merrett and Parish had 68 possessions between them and man, I barely noticed they were out there. Maybe that’s me, but that’s some ineffectual accumulation.

When supposedly your best distributor by foot has 36 touches, but only 25% of these are kicks you have to wonder what the *!*!*!*! is going on.

I thought we defended Merrett really well and didn't allow him the space he requires to hurt you with his kicking skills... which I feel are over-rated anyway.

[Bulldog Joe]

Theyre so entitled and pretentious neo-riche Christians they can't stand the ignominy that comes with their current plight.
To be fair, I empathise with the kids who are teenagers and have seen 0 finals wins. Including my nieces and nephews.

Nearly 20 years!

Surely you can show them a better way.

[Testekill]

Merrett and Parish had 68 possessions between them and man, I barely noticed they were out there. Maybe that’s me, but that’s some ineffectual accumulation.

Parish is an absolute crab, just a lot of one-two sideways possessions.

[Bulldog4life]

Theyre so entitled and pretentious neo-riche Christians they can't stand the ignominy that comes with their current plight.
To be fair, I empathise with the kids who are teenagers and have seen 0 finals wins. Including my nieces and nephews.

Nearly 20 years!

Simply they are full of Karens.

[Grantysghost]

Surely you can show them a better way.

Unfortunately once you've joined that cult there's no extraction possible.
Somehow they inherit the hubris from the older supporters too.
Great kids though.

[Grantysghost]

Parish is an absolute crab, just a lot of one-two sideways possessions.

I don't know why we get so stuck on possession count. A midfielder should be getting plenty of it, it would be more surprising if they didn't.

Bont's 20 would be twice as valuable as Parish or Mitchell's 40.

[hujsh]

Merrett and Parish had 68 possessions between them and man, I barely noticed they were out there. Maybe that’s me, but that’s some ineffectual accumulation.

I actually thought Parish had some dangerous touches early which surprised me as I didn't associate that with him.

Merritt I didn't actually notice once which isn't a good endorsement for his game.

[The bulldog tragician]

I didn’t think they got punished enough for the saga but I see a real connection between their current plight and what happened..and why it ever happened in the first place. Their arrogance plus their inability to accept that any rules applied to them are still on display with their continued emphasis on quick fixes. And I reckon it’s irretrievably damaged their culture. How can you as a player seek to give your all to a club that was prepared to mount an experimental not to mention illegal drug regime? Their players are the most passionless and robotic in the comp and their much trumpeted acquisitions inevitably go backwards. The fans were complicit in their deluded defence - the same fans who are now threatening to never go to a game again in protest at the clubs weak efforts were the ones loudly “donning the sash” and seeing only afl conspiracy instead of calling for real change and real humility from their club.

In fact the club’s core is rotten. I’ll never forget the club itself placing Stand By Hird signs on seats for the golden boy who brought their club into such disgrace.

So yeah… every win against this mob should be savoured, I was only disappointed that when we were 50 points up we didn’t turn the screws even harder.

[GVGjr]

I had an Essendon supporter behind me at the game.

He was very critical of a lot of the team

Quote as follows
Heppel the worst captain in the Comp
Merrett has given up and goes through the motions
How does Durham get a game
No 6 (Caldwell) is the worst player in the comp.

My Comments added

Heppel the worst captain in the Comp
He's not a good one
Merrett has given up and goes through the motions
I don't think this is correct
How does Durham get a game
Didn't look good
No 6 (Caldwell) is the worst player in the comp.
Clearly not accurate but he was a poor performer

[azabob]

Merrett and Parish had 68 possessions between them and man, I barely noticed they were out there. Maybe that’s me, but that’s some ineffectual accumulation.

I don't think we can throw stones as we have been guilty of this.

[Mofra]

Merrett and Parish had 68 possessions between them and man, I barely noticed they were out there. Maybe that’s me, but that’s some ineffectual accumulation.
If you watch them, it's not even the fact that they handball more than they kick - it's more that the handballs are often backwards to a player under just as much pressure as they are.
The "We Are Essington" ANZAC Day video on you-tube shows it perfectly.

Imagine 2016 - Essendon's midfield are the guys that failed handball club.

[The Underdog]

I don't think we can throw stones as we have been guilty of this.

Oh I know. I thought we were the kings of it, but maybe not.

[Mofra]

Oh I know. I thought we were the kings of it, but maybe not.
I'd argue our handball use is far more effective than Essendon's, but I'd argue right now the Keilor u13s handball it more effectively than Essendon too

[Grantysghost]

My Comments added

Heppel the worst captain in the Comp
He's not a good one
Merrett has given up and goes through the motions
I don't think this is correct
How does Durham get a game
Didn't look good
No 6 (Caldwell) is the worst player in the comp.
Clearly not accurate but he was a poor performer

Caldwell was taken with one of the Shiel picks, 6 I think.

He is a good pick-up for the Bombers I don't mind him.

[Ghost Dog]

Rutten strikes me as a bit of an accountant. Bevo is half-mad and I love that.

[Mofra]

Caldwell was taken with one of the Shiel picks, 6 I think.

He is a good pick-up for the Bombers I don't mind him.
IIRC we considered him too - our back up plan if Rozee, Smith and B King were taken

[SonofScray]

I didn’t think they got punished enough for the saga but I see a real connection between their current plight and what happened..and why it ever happened in the first place. Their arrogance plus their inability to accept that any rules applied to them are still on display with their continued emphasis on quick fixes. And I reckon it’s irretrievably damaged their culture. How can you as a player seek to give your all to a club that was prepared to mount an experimental not to mention illegal drug regime? Their players are the most passionless and robotic in the comp and their much trumpeted acquisitions inevitably go backwards. The fans were complicit in their deluded defence - the same fans who are now threatening to never go to a game again in protest at the clubs weak efforts were the ones loudly “donning the sash” and seeing only afl conspiracy instead of calling for real change and real humility from their club.

In fact the club’s core is rotten. I’ll never forget the club itself placing Stand By Hird signs on seats for the golden boy who brought their club into such disgrace.

So yeah… every win against this mob should be savoured, I was only disappointed that when we were 50 points up we didn’t turn the screws even harder.

Great assessment of an absolutely awful institution.

To think that at some point even CARLTON, of all clubs, have been able to show some humility and self reflection, after years of despicable behaviour and yet these absolute scum rat, nouveau riche, bourgeoisie pig faced cockroaches can’t, is quite an achievement.

[Grantysghost]

Great assessment of an absolutely awful institution.

To think that at some point even CARLTON, of all clubs, have been able to show some humility and self reflection, after years of despicable behaviour and yet these absolute scum rat, nouveau riche, bourgeoisie pig faced cockroaches can’t, is quite an achievement.

Any time you weave bourgeois into a sentence is also quite an achievement SOS!

I'm heavily into history and Ian Kershaw is one of my favourite historians specifically around 20th century Germany.
One of his beliefs is the holocaust was allowed to occur on the back of an indifferent bourgeoisie in Germany at the time.

"Auschwitz was built with hate but paved with indifference"

It takes leadership and courage to create change and speak out.

(disclaimer not relating dons to holocaust rather human behaviour in general)