GAMEDAY: Rd 03 vs Essendon

[Webber 10,538]

Reminds me of last year’s Hawthorn draw. Essendon realise if they scrap and make it messy, we can struggle to get our rhythm. Then they get us on the turnover with quick, deep minimal handling entries. We need to dispose first option and force it forward from the contest. Less Hollywood over-handling, more composure and get it forward with minimal unnecessary handling. Keep missing set shots though and we’re done. Expecting Tracc to dominate second half. 

[Demon Disciple 12,274]

BBB straightens us up and gives us much better structure moving into the forward line.

play him regardless of the week all on his lonesome. 

[dee-tox 4,835]

6 minutes ago, von said:

Weid despite marking it tonight lacks presence and I think no Ben brown is part of our efficiency problem forward

The problem is BBB always brings the ball to ground. Weed is letting the Essendon defenders mark too often.

[Beetle 4,673]

Once BBB and Lever are back I’d prefer to leave Weid in the side and let TMac see out his time at Cranbourne. Time to move on…he simply serves no purpose anymore when he can’t hold a mark.

[dees189227 12,398]

Alright dees big 3rd quarter. 

Let's kick at least the first 3 then get a roll on

[praha 11,240]

Just now, dee-tox said:

The problem is BBB always brings the ball to ground. Weed is letting the Essendon defenders mark too often.

Do you mean Mcdonald? Mcdonald is getting destroyed. Weid doing what he can. He should have 2-3 goals but hasn't converted.

Fritsch and Mcdonald have let us down tonight. Kozzi too. Weeds is an easy target.

[Rod Grinter Riot Squad 5,654]

2 minutes ago, dee-tox said:

The problem is BBB always brings the ball to ground. Weed is letting the Essendon defenders mark too often.

Weid doing much better than TMac

[Demon Disciple 12,274]

10 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Both Kozzie and Spargo need to pull their finger out. Have not once spotted them at the drop of the ball when we've entered forward 50. Both giving us nothing.

Yep. Max is struggling, but putting him deep forward with these 2 crumbing the pack is a better strategy than the one we are employing atm.

[dees189227 12,398]

LJ ff hope he bags some

[ANG13 2,066]

We have been our own worst enemy, we should be five goals in front and in full control but where not. If we lose the frustration levels will be maxed out. Hopefully we can find our composure make the most of our opportunities and have a good win. 

[Satan 2,881]

Hunt you

[dees189227 12,398]

Hunt continuing on from his bad form last week

[Maldonboy38 6,406]

Spargo's decision making - horrendous.

[dazzledavey36 55,350]

Urgh Joel Smith....

[Satan 2,881]

Smith you

[layzie 33,998]

Time to wake up

[dees189227 12,398]

Good one hunt. Bad kick they get it up the ground & of course wanganeen gets it. Ugh!!!

[leave it to deever 17,517]

4 minutes ago, dees189227 said:

Hunt continuing on from his bad form last week

Yep.

[DaveyJones'sLocker 647]

Not sure it’s hunts fault ?

He has to kick under pressure spargo took a mark

[ucanchoose 1,816]

Jesus

[Lord Travis 10,763]

Vintage Joel smith. Bloody hell WAKE UP BOYS

[Maldonboy38 6,406]

Joel Smith. wow.

[Ethan Tremblay 30,966]

Smith needs glasses. 

[Demon Disciple 12,274]

Midfield still in the sheds 🤦‍♂️

[leave it to deever 17,517]

Twice as many inside 50s

We are losing.

Wheres our midfield gone last 30 mins?

Edited April 1, 2022 by leave it to deever