This is a mobile optimized page that loads fast, if you want to load the real page, click this text.

Essendon - Supporter Support

Jump to new
Major fitness (more like energy) problems for bombers

Not going to get any easier for the dons, port and sydney for the next 2 rounds

Fletcher was great in the 1st quarter, but we still need him in defense until Ryder develops.
 
No good at all. Kennas - Collingwood are not that good.

I was very disappointed in the lack of effort and committment.

By far the worst game under Knights. Essendon are really no further advanced than last year - with the exception of Hille and Jetta. Still far too many "watchers" out there. Dyson and Winderlich seem to have gone backwards. I can't even remember if Dyson was on for the four quarters.

The defensive pressure was again very poor (non-existent). Courtney Johns continues to be a player that we can't rely on. Laycock the same.

I like the look of Reimers. A real goer and Houli continues to impress. Lloyd is a worry. Now Fletcher has gone down injured.

Knights has some work to do. He has the same problems with the same players that Sheeds had.

Duckman
 
yesterday's score:

158 - Port

94 - Essendon
 
Yes it is interesting Nomores, but I slightly disagree with the article that says they are mentally shot.

Against Sydney, a third of the side were kids!! They don't have the experience, the ability, the mental capacity and therefore the consistency to play well at AFL level yet.

Unfortunately what is left over that aren't kids are either injured to some degree, coming back from injury, were suspended or plain out of form.

I agree with the article in so much as - I have written off this year. Are we breeding something into the side that says "it's OK to lose games by 60points plus"

Don't know?

Duckman
 

Hey Duckman!
Hang in there, the Bombers will bounce back! The only real question is 'how long will it take?' I hope for the fans sake that this is a re-building year that gives the young up and comers some valuable experience for next season and that the experienced players suffering from injury bounce back and display their leadership qualities to the younger members of the team.
On the other hand i have to the opportunity to also comment also on my team the Lions!! I have been fairly happy with our form this season in general, however, we are only just sitting on the fringe of the eight. They were very competitive against both Hawthorn (home game) and Geelong (away) but didn't come away with the points in either. Anyway i don't think they are too far away from being a real force again!! Go the LIONS!!
 

Hi Duckman,

Posted the article as a bit of tongue in cheek - with you in mind:, as we had previously discussed Essendons lack of defensive pressure

I wouldn't get too worried yet. You don't know what Knights is saying or doing behind closed doors or what his final goals in regards to game plan really are.

When Clarkson first took over at the Hawks we copped some rightful floggings and he stuck to his guns and look at us now.
 

Hi Nomores and AussieP,

The AFL season looks much better from where you two are sitting at the minute!!!

Actually I am surprisingly upbeat about the Bombers progress (or lack of it at the moment). I am amazing myself. I think I turned the corner when I stopped picking them in the footytipping out of sentimentality. I think it is only a matter of time before things start to click.

People forget that Collingwood spent the early part of this decade collecting wooden spoons before being inn the position where they are today. Same with Hawks. Mind you I would love to have Buddy in the red and black.

I agree Nomores - I see a little of Clarkson in Knights. The "Who Did You Appoint!!!" factor might just win out for Knights as well as Clarkson. He has really impressed. It is not looking bad on the resume for Damien Hardwick either working underneath him.

Duckman
 
paperclip said:
what a good day!!!!
go bombers
Click to expand...

Yes good day.....and back to back. Nothing like beating Carlton...especially after they had pumped themselves up all week as being "back". They stood up when it counted.

Bombers more desperate. Hille is really starting to produce the consistant quality that we knew he was capable of - the stuff that made Sheedy appoint him captain 2 years ago.

Reimers is a gun and is going to be a star.

They still need to beat a good side before we get too carried away. (Sorry Carlton, but a good side you ain't).

Freo in WA next start......anything could happen with them. Extremely difficult for footy tipping. Bombers going for 3 on the trot. Freo look like beating every side they play during their games only to find a way to eventually lose. Bombers have only won roughly 5 from last 26 interstate games.

Duckman
 
Duckman#72 said:
Bombers more desperate. Hille is really starting to produce the consistant quality that we knew he was capable of - the stuff that made Sheedy appoint him captain 2 years ago.

Reimers is a gun and is going to be a star.
Click to expand...

I'll just repeat last weeks comments.

Hille should be interchange ruckman behind Cox when All-Australian team named shortly.

And Remiers!!! This kid has got the "IT" factor. So confident, brash and arrogant....but with the game to back it up.

Duckman
 
Duckman#72 said:
Hille should be interchange ruckman behind Cox when All-Australian team named shortly.
Click to expand...

Big call, while Hille has been playing well, I think Sandilands has been awesome this year. My tip is Sandilands & Cox as the All-Australian ruck combo.

Can the bombers go 4 in a row?

You'll all be talking finals shortly:
 
nomore4s said:
Big call, while Hille has been playing well, I think Sandilands has been awesome this year. My tip is Sandilands & Cox as the All-Australian ruck combo.

Can the bombers go 4 in a row?

You'll all be talking finals shortly:
Click to expand...
If we get into the finals, I'll be flying home to watch them.

That's how confident I am that we wont be in them.....

Damn, I miss going to the G to watch the Footy ....
 
nomore4s said:
Big call, while Hille has been playing well, I think Sandilands has been awesome this year. My tip is Sandilands & Cox as the All-Australian ruck combo.

Can the bombers go 4 in a row?
Click to expand...

Hi Nomores

Bombers 4 in a row? Doubt it!

I have a big problem with Sandilands. He tries really hard and had a great game against the Bombers BUT.......for a bloke his size he should be taking games by the scruff of the neck. But he doesn't. He had 45 hitouts on Sunday....45!!! But have a look at "hitouts to advantage". They just aren't there.

While Hille's rucking has been good this year, it has been his efforts around the ground that have been impressive. He has been "The Man" to take crucial marks at crucial times, plugging holes and going forward to kick goals. Sandilands could have won the game for Freo twice on Sunday with easy set shots.

An All Australian ruckman should provide the team with more than just hitouts to no ones advantage.

I must admit I've seen Hille more than Sandilands this year so I could stand corrected, but I would doubt Sandilands has "won" as many games for Freo this year as Hille has for the Bombers.

I'll go out on a limb right now and say that Remiers will be All Australian within 3 years.

Duckman
 

lol, I also doubt Sandilands has won many games for Freo this year as they've only won 2.

The hitouts to advantage is a fair point but I think this has more to do with Freos midfielders - they are just too static at the stoppages.
 
A Bombers thread..fantastic!!!

It has been three good weeks, Hille has played very well, like we all knew he could and Jetta showed that he can play on the weekend against Freo. Would of loved to go to the game, but unfortunatly was away at work...

See how we go in two weeks time..

Trav
 
4 in a row
easy really when they have the players on the field!!!
one ponders "IF" when hadn't had quite so many injuries earlier.
happy BOMBER ATM
cheers PC
 
Baby Bombers revisited?

I'm not counting on the eight at this time.

Just played some of the chuff the past few weeks.

Playing a top 4 will be the measure.
 
McVeigh out for 5, what a shame.

Been the engine room with Watson and Stanton.

Will be a loss.

Could be 5 in a row this week, with any luck.
 
Not an Essendon supporter but have this to say - No McVeigh... No Way.

Anyhow the side loosened up once Laycock returned and helps their structure out immensely. Essendon to finish 9th this year, anyone wat a 50 cent bet that they can make the eight?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Menu
Log in
Register
Cookies are required to use this site. You must accept them to continue using the site. Learn more...