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Maybe Sydney?

I think a better comparison for BB's potential influence in the forward line would be looking back at the Hawks game. There was a good synergy between BB and TMAC and Maxy dominated the air on the wing and back. We kicked goals but the pressure wasn't there for the first 3 quarters. I would be hoping for that to be replicated in the future.

The pressure and the system returned last night. Great game by our lads. BBB was very good in allowing others to do their thing, particularly TMAC and Kossie. Really noticed how BBB was spiking the ball at our smalls when providing a contest. He didn't look to out mark in a massive pack. Nice deft tap by Dogga in the middle too to send us forward.

Unfortunately I went to the QB in Sydney and to the G today. It was essentially the same game. No intensity. No pressure. We are a poor kicking side. We were out played. Our midfield pressure was absent. Our defence cannot play one on one and the target is usually hit at 45m from goal. It wouldn't have mattered today who the FF was, there was no time and space and our skills are poor. We need to send a message that there are spots available for those who want to give their all. Not just pick and choose. Great game Salo

Number 32

640MD mission accomplished! I have had varied results on the ticket site this year. Hope we both see a win on Saturday!

Hi Binman. This maybe be stupid, but does weid have a vision problem? He has spent years playing and training but his marking seems to be always "off". Could he also be blinking/closing his eyes when attempting to mark the ball?

100 of those 172 were to himself!

We learnt from Adelaide that we need to defend a lead. We did it well tonight

Thank God. You would think that the umpires ruined it for the bombers? The were not up to it

Please not another Adelaide situation

We got it right that quarter. Increased pressure, improved defence and the marking target kicked to a player in better position. Lots of kicks at goal from both sides have dropped short tonight.

The Essendon Booers

Not continuously

This booing is shhiting me

Just need to finish. Hope that our fitness wins out in the 4th quarter

Have to learn how to read and write first

We have successfully adopted the Richmond system... From last night..

It gets worse!

Need to lower the eyes. Extremely wasteful going inside 50

Well. A long trip back to Wangaratta. Still smiling as I got to spend the whole day with my daughter and had some meaningful talk with her partner. Spent the game waiting for the reset that never came. Seemed like we lost our defensive mindset and our system broke down. I was hoping that the tactical minds on here could describe how things turned out so Badly today. We were also at full strength? Perhaps fatigue had set in, better to learn the lesson today. 2 losses thus far for a total of just 18 points! Could have been a 7 goal loss today. Was Lingers OK, barely noticed him. Jacko our best IMO. Collingwood supporters celebrating like it was a GF Not long ago we were content in the same way after 3 or 4 win seasons. I thought about Richmond and I am blown away by what they have done and what they continue to do. They are the real deal. We are the Daniel to their Mr Myagi. I am excited by what we can become. We all have had trauma as Dees supporters. Let's enjoy the ride and celebrate each scalp we get. Still smiling!

Is that you Paul?

The standard lifted with my departure in 96. Had much more fun playing Sunday cricket for the mighty demons!