I think Essendon are a team that plays up to the level of strong teams, but also plays down to the level of weaker teams. If they can manage to play their better footy against weaker teams and bank some percentage, they could be a really dangerous team.
It was a completely different side - they played out of their skin and if were playing like that every week would easily be in the 8. Sydney had a shocker in the wake of some off field issues and still only lost by less than a goal. Was a black swan event for probably both sides to be honest.
Port's win over Geelong feels very very similar to the Sydney win in 2023. Not saying it'll kickstart another 13 in a row for us, but producing something like that without our captain or a proper ruckman definitely has the feel that we could actually fight for a grand final spot, not to mention of course it straight up being one of the greatest victories in our AFL history
Honestly Richmond being so poor is probably a blessing for them. Going after Hopper and Taranto in the 2022 trade period suggested they thought they could top up and go again, whereas their results this year suggest they are falling off the post dynasty cliff. Finishing 17th rather than 10th could force them to properly rejuvenate, rather than getting stuck treading water for the next few years. 1 step back, 2 steps forward.
Before the season started was full of confidence that Saints would make finals with a couple additions and some polish but boy I was wrong we don’t have enough older leaders that stand up in games and the kids are still learning a dysfunctional forward line that has stunk for the last 3 years I like Ross but things got to change I’m tired of watching some players with no heart.
had similar supporting the pies the last two years with all our close finishes. best of luck this year, make sure you see your cardiologist for some heart meds lol.
Essendon is in an unusual position; third place on the ladder with a percentage below 100 - many small wins and a couple of big losses plus the draw. For a number of years now, Essendon are not very good at beating lowly placed teams and winning well. They never thrash them and never get a percentage boost; at the end of the year it can make a difference in final spot of the ladder. Given the next two games are against last and second last teams; it would give me a new level of confidence if they could beat these sides by a combined 100 points or more. I may be asking too much of the Bombers and don't expect it to happen but Essendon still need to prove that when the wind starts blowing their way that they can take full advantage of it. Apart from Carlton there is also a trip to play Gold Coast coming up and a home game against West Coast so would like Essendon to win 4 of the next 5 games to set up a run in the finals.
Every week there is an excuse for why Sydney won - normally blaming the other side for playing crap. This week is the one round where it is genuinely justified, Freo playing in the wake of the news would have been very tough. Having said that Sydney are scary good. Blues will be a good test.
As a crows fan our biggest problems are playing cooked players like Brodie Smith and playing players like McHenry O’brian and Murphy who aren’t afl standard
I thought O'Brien was good against Brisbane...a team they should have beaten. Yeah, McHenry is better of as a sub put in the game in the final quarter. Otherwise Sam Berry is a better option. I don't know why they don't give that guy more game time, he's probably their best tackler. Murphy's ok....gotta love the guy for nearly having his head taken off, resulting in a Dawson free kick goal and '22 Showdown win!
@@papleylivesrentfreeinurhead why play him at all if he isn’t touching the ball?! At least I had Heeney and Grundy in my fantasy team from day one, but I’ve sold Roberts. Thanks , I can’t watch the games so didn’t know he had been put out in the wing.
@@briansymmes7917 yeah sold him from supercoach too, wouldve been good to have for a few more weeks but horse does as horse pleases. hes great coming off half back but he doesnt play the wings well
I think Essendon are a team that plays up to the level of strong teams, but also plays down to the level of weaker teams. If they can manage to play their better footy against weaker teams and bank some percentage, they could be a really dangerous team.
@@kokmuncher6702 although Collingwood won a premiership winning by small margins last year, so winning is the important thing
I totally agree as an Essendon fan
Percentage only matters with 3 other teams who have had draws, otherwise its irrelevant luckily.
@@thomes7318 I'm not just talking about this year
@@ItsFalloutz oh right, my mistake!
richmond back to struggle-town.
I can’t believe I saw the Tigers beat Sydney earlier this year
I can, Sydney are either hit or miss at the MCG
It was a completely different side - they played out of their skin and if were playing like that every week would easily be in the 8. Sydney had a shocker in the wake of some off field issues and still only lost by less than a goal. Was a black swan event for probably both sides to be honest.
Port's win over Geelong feels very very similar to the Sydney win in 2023. Not saying it'll kickstart another 13 in a row for us, but producing something like that without our captain or a proper ruckman definitely has the feel that we could actually fight for a grand final spot, not to mention of course it straight up being one of the greatest victories in our AFL history
Honestly Richmond being so poor is probably a blessing for them. Going after Hopper and Taranto in the 2022 trade period suggested they thought they could top up and go again, whereas their results this year suggest they are falling off the post dynasty cliff. Finishing 17th rather than 10th could force them to properly rejuvenate, rather than getting stuck treading water for the next few years. 1 step back, 2 steps forward.
WCE 2022 2.0
Before the season started was full of confidence that Saints would make finals with a couple additions and some polish but boy I was wrong we don’t have enough older leaders that stand up in games and the kids are still learning a dysfunctional forward line that has stunk for the last 3 years I like Ross but things got to change I’m tired of watching some players with no heart.
It’s not too late to become an Essendon supporter. As well as the West Coast.
Absolutely Essendon !
Even tho we had a draw im so happy we look competitive again after that horrendous start we had to the start of the season
I think we are a chance against Collingwood this week carn the Crows
@@blade5883 pretty sure we haven’t beat them in like 8 years or so I ain’t that confident but I’m with ya up the CROM
Blues have aged me by 20 years already this season.
Makes up for the 20 years of zero expectations! At least they're winning mate
had similar supporting the pies the last two years with all our close finishes. best of luck this year, make sure you see your cardiologist for some heart meds lol.
Oh please, I'm in my 60s now as a Port supporter and I started the year out being 23.
Essendon is in an unusual position; third place on the ladder with a percentage below 100 - many small wins and a couple of big losses plus the draw. For a number of years now, Essendon are not very good at beating lowly placed teams and winning well. They never thrash them and never get a percentage boost; at the end of the year it can make a difference in final spot of the ladder.
Given the next two games are against last and second last teams; it would give me a new level of confidence if they could beat these sides by a combined 100 points or more. I may be asking too much of the Bombers and don't expect it to happen but Essendon still need to prove that when the wind starts blowing their way that they can take full advantage of it.
Apart from Carlton there is also a trip to play Gold Coast coming up and a home game against West Coast so would like Essendon to win 4 of the next 5 games to set up a run in the finals.
Every week there is an excuse for why Sydney won - normally blaming the other side for playing crap. This week is the one round where it is genuinely justified, Freo playing in the wake of the news would have been very tough. Having said that Sydney are scary good. Blues will be a good test.
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As a crows fan our biggest problems are playing cooked players like Brodie Smith and playing players like McHenry O’brian and Murphy who aren’t afl standard
Yes it's time for Smith and Walker to retire, they've been awful this year.
@@anthonymcaulay3426Smith won’t retire; just triggered a new deal
@@madelineirwin1245 oh no!
Where would Crows be without Rankine? Izak and Crouch, the only reason they aren't 17th instead of 12th on the ladder now.
I thought O'Brien was good against Brisbane...a team they should have beaten. Yeah, McHenry is better of as a sub put in the game in the final quarter. Otherwise Sam Berry is a better option. I don't know why they don't give that guy more game time, he's probably their best tackler. Murphy's ok....gotta love the guy for nearly having his head taken off, resulting in a Dawson free kick goal and '22 Showdown win!
What happened to Swan Matt Roberts? He started out so well and has gone to the toilet recently.
horse been playing him on the wing for some reason. gave jeremy sharp the easiest game of his life
@@papleylivesrentfreeinurhead why play him at all if he isn’t touching the ball?! At least I had Heeney and Grundy in my fantasy team from day one, but I’ve sold Roberts. Thanks , I can’t watch the games so didn’t know he had been put out in the wing.
@@briansymmes7917 yeah sold him from supercoach too, wouldve been good to have for a few more weeks but horse does as horse pleases. hes great coming off half back but he doesnt play the wings well