Essendon - Supporter Support

[Putty7]

James Hird has more class than to have a cheap shot at Knights, it would hurt the club and be of no value and that isn't what the man is about, what he has done is shown why he was a great leader at Essendon and hopefully a few of the concerned (players and coaches) will read it and wake up. Good to see he is hurting along with the rest of the supporters, might inspire him if the chance to take the reigns comes along.

 

[Putty7]

Think you were right nomore4's, Hawks don't have a ruckman and the game was lost there, good signs again by Gumby, Hille played a great game and will be a starting point for his year I reckon.

All round it was played hard by the boys as you would expect after the serves they copped during the week, still not convinced for the rest of the season as the Hawks looked woeful, Roughead had a shocker and didn't even look interested, Fletcher still having a great year, good to see him take fullback again, even better to see him have a great game and take toll for Rougheads laziness.

 

[nomore4s]

Think you were right nomore4's, Hawks don't have a ruckman and the game was lost there, good signs again by Gumby, Hille played a great game and will be a starting point for his year I reckon.

All round it was played hard by the boys as you would expect after the serves they copped during the week, still not convinced for the rest of the season as the Hawks looked woeful, Roughead had a shocker and didn't even look interested, Fletcher still having a great year, good to see him take fullback again, even better to see him have a great game and take toll for Rougheads laziness.

lol, Hawthorn have more problems then a lack of a decent ruckman, everything that won us the 2008 flag is gone - pressure on the ball carrier, fitness and ability to run & break the lines, our attitude & aggression - we are extremely soft in all areas atm, our tackling is pathetic.

Essendon clearly outplayed the hawks all night a deserved the victory but the fact we were in touching distance at 3 quarter time probably highlights where Essendon are currently at as well. Hawthorn should have been 60 points down at that stage, there is no doubt the scoreboard flattered us.

 

[Putty7]

lol, Hawthorn have more problems then a lack of a decent ruckman, everything that won us the 2008 flag is gone - pressure on the ball carrier, fitness and ability to run & break the lines, our attitude & aggression - we are extremely soft in all areas atm, our tackling is pathetic.

Essendon clearly outplayed the hawks all night a deserved the victory but the fact we were in touching distance at 3 quarter time probably highlights where Essendon are currently at as well. Hawthorn should have been 60 points down at that stage, there is no doubt the scoreboard flattered us.

At three quarter time I still wasn't sure we would win 4's, it was still close with Hawks having the momentum at the end of the 3rd, good to see Chance Bateman starting to find some form, know his family they were from the town over from where I grew up, tackling this year is way down for the Hawks which is probably what won you the flag not so long ago, not having a ruckman doesn't help, the Eagles trounced us because of it and they haven't achieved a lot more, if you are getting first hands to the ball and winning the clearances it certainly makes you look good weather you are playing champagne footy or not.

There were times coming out of defense when you just ask why, why short kick to a dead pocket and give the opposition time to react and then come unstuck by trying to be overly fancy with the ball, at the other end of the ground after a point was kicked the zone wasn't much more effective on a down side with the Hawks getting it out at times with ease, better teams will eat us alive with this sort of play. I guess time will tell.

 

[JAKSPARA]

Just wondering if anyone else has trouble watching the video replays on the AFL site (Bigpond)? Havn't been able to watch an entire video, or even couple of minutes for that matter, without it freezing only to have to reload and try again from the start. Seems to be very jerky download, constantly buffering or just seizing, very frustrating particularly living in NSW when they seem to think that the Sydney Swans are the only team that deserves any coverage on tv here. Saw in the guide that ESS v HAW was a channel 10 mgame and SYD v BRIS was a FOX game yet SYD v BRIS was broadcast up here. I'm absolutly bleeding, Bombers win and i can't even get a look! ARGGGHHHHH!

 

[Duckman#72]

I'm absolutly bleeding, Bombers win and i can't even get a look! ARGGGHHHHH!

LOL - just like me Jak! I went camping this weekend. If I'm watching the Bombers broadcast it seems like the kiss of death at the present.

Haven't even seen a wrap up yet, although by the sounds of Nomores we weren't that convincing. Who do we have next week?

Duckman

 

[Putty7]

Port Adelaide at Etihad Duckman, be interesting to watch, a few more injuries after the weekend, Dyson and Hurley although Hurley is going to be close to playing by the sounds of it, Pears and Reimers looking to be back sooner than they thought, Hille was cleared of his rough conduct charge so he will play, hopefully the Hawks game has given him the confidence he needed, he was really in great form before the knee on Anzac day last year.

 

[Duckman#72]

Port Adelaide at Etihad Duckman, be interesting to watch, a few more injuries after the weekend, Dyson and Hurley although Hurley is going to be close to playing by the sounds of it, Pears and Reimers looking to be back sooner than they thought, Hille was cleared of his rough conduct charge so he will play, hopefully the Hawks game has given him the confidence he needed, he was really in great form before the knee on Anzac day last year.

Very good.

I see Hurley has resigned for another 2 years. Excellent. I was worried we might lose him.

I listened to ABC's Sunday Inquisition with Stan Alves, Sam Lane and Gerard Whateley - they said that the Bombers have to stop "getting themselves up" like they did against Carlton and Hawks and bring the same intensity and energy to all their games. They've proven they are capable of doing it.

Here here!!

Duckman

 

[nomore4s]

I listened to ABC's Sunday Inquisition with Stan Alves, Sam Lane and Gerard Whateley - they said that the Bombers have to stop "getting themselves up" like they did against Carlton and Hawks and bring the same intensity and energy to all their games. They've proven they are capable of doing it.

Here here!!

Duckman

That's funny cause I notice Knights is trying to talk it up for this weeks game against Port.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/knights-predicts-port-fireworks/story-e6frf9jf-1225862019407

 

[Duckman#72]

That's funny cause I notice Knights is trying to talk it up for this weeks game against Port.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/knights-predicts-port-fireworks/story-e6frf9jf-1225862019407

I don't think I explained their conversation very well.

The conversation started by Gerard, Sam and Stan all agreeing that it must be exasperating to be a Bombers supporter, such is the huge difference in energy, effort and attitude from game to game, week to week. Their point is that they have "set the bar" for their supporters and it is no longer good enough just to "get themselves up" for certain games only to turn off the following week.

I don't care that Knights is "talking it up" for this game. All I want to see and others want to see, is a consistent energy level each and every week. If Knights can get the boys going by bringing up old scores, all well and good.

Duckman

 

[Putty7]

I don't think I explained their conversation very well.

The conversation started by Gerard, Sam and Stan all agreeing that it must be exasperating to be a Bombers supporter, such is the huge difference in energy, effort and attitude from game to game, week to week. Their point is that they have "set the bar" for their supporters and it is no longer good enough just to "get themselves up" for certain games only to turn off the following week.

I don't care that Knights is "talking it up" for this game. All I want to see and others want to see, is a consistent energy level each and every week. If Knights can get the boys going by bringing up old scores, all well and good.

Duckman

I don't think we are alone, Hawks and Eagles supporters must be bamboozled by what is happening to them this year and Tigers supporters have been long suffering for longer than I care to remember, while I don't like the Dockers I do like Harvs and good to see him doing well, Melbourne winning a few is good to see to for their supporters, Jim Stynes is a true leader and great character at that club.

Maybe they need Hirdy to give them a spray before each game, maybe a cameo role lol.

 

[Duckman#72]

Important game for the Bombers credibility today.

A win over POrt is long, long overdue.

Duckman

 

[jancha]

Important game for the Bombers credibility today.

A win over POrt is long, long overdue.

Duckman

Another shocking umpiring display!
Dont follow either side but was hoping the Bombers would win.
Duckman what was your thoughts on the umpiring?
Also wondering in the game of AFL...Wouldn't be better if tackled & off your feet that you are to release the ball & take no part in play until you've regained your footing?
I dont think there would be as many ball ups or stopages either.
I know it's a great game so why would you want to change it but somethings just piss me off.
A great tackle only for the player tackled being able to lie on or push the ball out to a team mate doesn't sit right.
Maybe if the umpires did their job consistently it wouldn't matter.
I've played both amatuer rugby & football.
Your thoughts?

 

[Duckman#72]

Another shocking umpiring display!
Dont follow either side but was hoping the Bombers would win.
Duckman what was your thoughts on the umpiring?
Also wondering in the game of AFL...Wouldn't be better if tackled & off your feet that you are to release the ball & take no part in play until you've regained your footing?
I dont think there would be as many ball ups or stopages either.
I know it's a great game so why would you want to change it but somethings just piss me off.
A great tackle only for the player tackled being able to lie on or push the ball out to a team mate doesn't sit right.
Maybe if the umpires did their job consistently it wouldn't matter.
I've played both amatuer rugby & football.
Your thoughts?

Hey Jancha

I didn't see the game only heard the MMM call.

I don't know about the umpiring, I can't comment. Essendon again seemed to be let down by poor decision making and didn't run the game out as fit as the opposition.

It was anopther performance where the commentators would say things like...."The Bombers don't seem on their game", "There is a lack of intensity from the Bombers", and "Essendon are just waiting for something to happen".

Well done to Port for saying within striking distance.

As for your rule changes, I think if the umpires made the right calls it would be better. We still need to make the underlying fundamental - "Not to be caught with the ball". If you get caught but had no prior opportunity - ball up. If you did and haven't disposed of it correctly - holding the ball or dropping the ball.

Duckman

 

[Sean K]

There were no umpiring decisions that changed the game imo. Essendon lost it, compared to Port winning. Very disappointing. A loss that could cost us a finals birth. Soft.

 

[jancha]

Hey Jancha

I didn't see the game only heard the MMM call.

I don't know about the umpiring, I can't comment. Essendon again seemed to be let down by poor decision making and didn't run the game out as fit as the opposition.

It was anopther performance where the commentators would say things like...."The Bombers don't seem on their game", "There is a lack of intensity from the Bombers", and "Essendon are just waiting for something to happen".

Well done to Port for saying within striking distance.

As for your rule changes, I think if the umpires made the right calls it would be better. We still need to make the underlying fundamental - "Not to be caught with the ball". If you get caught but had no prior opportunity - ball up. If you did and haven't disposed of it correctly - holding the ball or dropping the ball.

Duckman

Enjoyable attacking game of football.
Don't always listen to what commentators always have to say...Especially Sandy Roberts!!
Port however seem to hold up better in last quarter but it could have gone either way.
One free to Port in last few minutes of the game when Essendon shovelled out the ball from the bottom of the pack & got pinged for a throw didn't help their cause.
Thats why if your tackled & dropped to the ground without prior op it's play on but only from those on their feet.
No attempts then to fake scoops under the body to another player or hold it up.
The umpires job would be more consistent then as any player attempting to play the ball while on the ground would be pinged & players standing would have a better opportunity of clearing the ball.
Free flowing game?

 

[Sean K]

One free to Port in last few minutes of the game when Essendon shovelled out the ball from the bottom of the pack & got pinged for a throw didn't help their cause.

I think it was NLM who tunnelled the ball under himself. It was a technical throw imo. But in the overall situation of the game it was a poor decision. There were other things previous to this that cost us the game.

 

[Putty7]

The game was there for the taking and Port took it, end of story, no good sooking about umpires etc, the Bombers had their chances and just couldn't put them away unfortunately, another win goes begging.

 

[Duckman#72]

The game was there for the taking and Port took it, end of story, no good sooking about umpires etc, the Bombers had their chances and just couldn't put them away unfortunately, another win goes begging.

Exactly. Another game thrown away.

You can look at any number of incidents. Monfries kicks straight from an easy shot and it is a likely win. Hits the post and Port only need 2 goals not 3 to win.

Very disappointing - again!!

(The joke of the week was accusing Essendon of salary cap rorting!! I am still wondering how Bombers management can actually spend all the cap, considering the players they have on the list. I would be filthy if I found our they had rorted the system to pay the list we've had over the past 4 years!!)

Duckman

 

[Putty7]

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes the Bombers have handed the Saints another loss from seemingly nowhere lol, pity they didn't finish that way against Port we would be in a different position to where we are at now.

Good to see Hille up and about again and getting back to his best, is one of my favourite players along with Fletcher from the older brigade we have left.

Let us hope that the run continues against the Tigers.