Post Match Discussion - Never in doubt

[beelzebub 22,529]

That last goal. Vince tackling Howlett in the pocket, Pedersen shrugging off the tackle, Jones using his left, Frawley's contest to bring the ball to ground, McKenzie's one-two with Frawley, McDonald's fantastic run off Daniher to link up and free Tyson and Viney, and Cross lowering his eyes to find Salem (he wouldn't have made the distance I doubt).

Under that kind of pressure, just unreal.

just like a real footy team

[Webber 10,181]

That deliberate OOB actually bounced of his knee, or just above it, it was purely accidental and a dreadful decision by the umpire.

Tommy has pretty good pace but sometimes he backs himself when he should get rid of it earlier, he has to understand that sometimes his opponent is quicker.

Love to win a game by 10 goals, I'm too old for these close ones, but I must say today was just great and to see the opposition leaving while I was singing the song made just that much better.

You might want to look at that deliberate OOB again, he tapped it over with his hand, nowhere near his knee. There were a whole bunch of shocking decisions elsewhere though, including 2 in the 2nd quarter that lead directly to Bummer goals.

[TGR 1,367]

just like a real footy team

That last goal was footy utopia.

It had everything. Dare, decision-making, execution. So many split-second decisions; so many perfect choices. It was a tsunami of perfection.

[Macca 16,174]

We just need to learn how to start games properly then we will have the complete package.

I put some of our tardy starts down to the team trying to control the tempo of the game. You are right though, we do need to jump out of the blocks a lot better.

We saw some "tempo" footy today and it certainly caught the Bombers out - they didn't see it coming. There's no better way to win against that mob. Plus, the victory was by one solitary point ... sweet as.

We've got North next Sunday at the MCG. The expectation should now be that we will win next week (that view should certainly be true amongst the players and the coaching staff)

Edited June 15, 2014 by Macca

[DemonOX 8,551]

That last goal. Vince tackling Howlett in the pocket, Pedersen shrugging off the tackle, Jones using his left, Frawley's contest to bring the ball to ground, McKenzie's one-two with Frawley, McDonald's fantastic run off Daniher to link up and free Tyson and Viney, and Cross lowering his eyes to find Salem (he wouldn't have made the distance I doubt).

Under that kind of pressure, just unreal.

I had my heart in my mouth when Macca had the ball and was running.

[DemonOX 8,551]

I put down some our tardy starts to the team trying to control the tempo of the game. You are right though, we do need to jump out of the blocks a lot better.

We saw some "tempo" footy today and it certainly caught the Bombers out - they didn't see it coming. There's no better way to win against that mob. Plus, the victory was by one solitary point ... Sweet.

We've got North next Sunday at the MCG. The expectation should now be that we will win next week (that view should certainly be true amongst the players and the coaching staff)

Agree we have to be a good chance against North cause they are coming back from the loss in Adelaide and will be on the wide open spaces of the G this Sunday.

God it would be good to win TWO in a row.

[Dee Fan 3,247]

You might want to look at that deliberate OOB again, he tapped it over with his hand, nowhere near his knee. There were a whole bunch of shocking decisions elsewhere though, including 2 in the 2nd quarter that lead directly to Bummer goals.

I was in the opposite pocket and it looked to me as if it came of his knee, I know he was paddling it toward the line but that's what I thought I saw. There were plenty of similar incidents during the game where players paddled it over the line and no free kicks were paid.

[Grapeviney 9,034]

If I was to pick one player to kick the winning goal, Salem would be very close.

Yeh you could pretty much raffle it between Salem and Watts. Was good to see JW call for the ball in the second quarter and back himself in to slot it from 50.

[Satan 2,786]

Drugs must have worn off at half time

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToQ0n3itoII

[Dee Fan 3,247]

Agree we have to be a good chance against North cause they are coming back from the loss in Adelaide and will be on the wide open spaces of the G this Sunday.

God it would be good to win TWO in a row.

After the last few years, one in a row is good.

[dees189227 11,152]

daniel cross definitely needs to be given an extra year. He has been fantastic this season,.

[Deemotivated 550]

Bomberblitz is more depressing than dland in 12/13.... But I could just bathe in their misery!!!

[Dee Fan 3,247]

daniel cross definitely needs to be given an extra year. He has been fantastic this season,.

I'll see your year and raise you two, there's no reason he can't keep going and he's probably in the top 4 or 5 fittest players at the club.

Love the way he plays.

[titan_uranus 22,912]

I'll see your year and raise you two, there's no reason he can't keep going and he's probably in the top 4 or 5 fittest players at the club.

Love the way he plays.

His kicking today was pretty scary, let's be honest, but he left his one good kick till last. The rest of his game is just superb though.

[jnrmac 19,394]

daniel cross definitely needs to be given an extra year. He has been fantastic this season,.

he played exceptionally well today,. Great leadership on the filed. Some desperate smothers and tackles. Real cool head on his shoulders.

We are lucky to have him.

[Jaded No More 59,538]

I have now officially watched every bit of media I could find online at least 3 times, sent abusive messages to my Essendon friends and posted a delirious FB update. I think I'm done.

Go Dees!

[Dee Fan 3,247]

I was so happy for my grandson today, he was over the moon after the game. You have to admire the kids who have stuck with us after all the cr@p we've put up over the last 7 years, he just turned 11 so we've been rubbish for most of his life.

[bjDee 1,249]

It is a brutal game and when you start to assert yourself physically it's amazing how a game can change. I thought our tackling and pressure in the second half was a key reason for the turn around. It's incredible how a team starts to run in numbers when a big tackle, chase down or smother creates a turn over.

Agreed. Loved Riley's tackle. I think Cross also had a couple of smothers in the 2nd half which showed his intent. He is just an out and out honest hard worker in the same vein as Jnr McDonald.

[Uncle Fester 2,841]

Bomberblitz is more depressing than dland in 12/13.... But I could just bathe in their misery!!!

At the pub tonight a mate asked me what I was drinking. I said Essendon tears.

[Guest]

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

And to any melbourne supporter reading this, you have, and always will be irrelevant you snow seeking, sheltered, sidefringe wearing, collar repping, exclusively craft beer drinking, pea hearted bunch of absolute jerk-offs.

Unfortunately, the kind of powder that the Dons have been seeking has gotten them in the trouble they are currently in.

I was there which was a little unusual as I have a home game membership. However, some Japanese friends wanted to go to a game and we nominated this one.

What a bunch of whinging flogs. I haven't seen a crowd who tries to suck the umps in with their constant moaning like Essendon's do.

Best win I have seen in person full stop (close second being our 3 point win over Collingwood in 1998 when, of all people, Brent Grgic turned the game on it's ear).

[biggestred 4,401]

reading bomberblitz is just pornography

[Uncle Fester 2,841]

Unfortunately, the kind of powder that the Dons have been seeking has gotten them in the trouble they are currently in.

I was there which was a little unusual as I have a home game membership. However, some Japanese friends wanted to go to a game and we nominated this one.

What a bunch of whinging flogs. I haven't seen a crowd who tries to suck the umps in with their constant moaning like Essendon's do.

Best win I have seen in person full stop (close second being our 3 point win over Collingwood in 1998 when, of all people, Brent Grgic turned the game on it's ear).

A good game to take some newcomers to. What did they think?

[Jaded No More 59,538]

Unfortunately, the kind of powder that the Dons have been seeking has gotten them in the trouble they are currently in.

I was there which was a little unusual as I have a home game membership. However, some Japanese friends wanted to go to a game and we nominated this one.

What a bunch of whinging flogs. I haven't seen a crowd who tries to suck the umps in with their constant moaning like Essendon's do.

Best win I have seen in person full stop (close second being our 3 point win over Collingwood in 1998 when, of all people, Brent Grgic turned the game on it's ear).

Why ruin a beautiful moment by talking of Brent Grgic?!

[TGR 1,367]

I'll see your year and raise you two, there's no reason he can't keep going and he's probably in the top 4 or 5 fittest players at the club.

Love the way he plays.

B&F was obvious round 2.

Kicking is better this year, but he must not kick to low-percentage options that kill you. Worst kicking game this year actually.

He has never relied on speed. Hence he has 2 years left in him no doubt.

[hardtack 10,186]

I was so happy for my grandson today, he was over the moon after the game. You have to admire the kids who have stuck with us after all the cr@p we've put up over the last 7 years, he just turned 11 so we've been rubbish for most of his life.

My son's in the same boat... he's just truned 12 and hasn't seen a lot of success. It was certainly a lift for him though after his team, the Newtown Swans, were suffered a 38 point loss to the ladder leaders earlier in the day.