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    8 hours ago, bush demon said:

    I liked Essendon when they had their breakthrough flags in 1984/5 but must say have disliked them since their sniping tactics in the 1990 and especially 2000 grand finals. I still don't like them for this reason, plus the later d**g/p******s  scandal, but must say the whole thing feels tragic now, esp. for many of their supporters. Don't forget the Dees spent generations in this wilderness, and it ain't pretty. They are my feelings after reading through some of these Bomber blitz comments.

    As a young fella with Essendon supporting relos I remember being excited and happy for them when they won the flag in '84, was a huge party that night.
    Those same relos and essendon supporters in general then proceeded to rub their success in my face for the next 30yrs solidifying my hatred for the club.
    These days I work with a couple essendon supporters in their early 20s who don't remember being successful at all and I love to listen to the disappointment in their club.
    Showed me where their next generation of supporters are psychologically. 
    Fair to say I bathe in their miserable tears.

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    21 minutes ago, DubDee said:

    Imagine anyone saying this about Goodwin?! Even though he has had a great start despite all the pressure and off field stuff. The only time he is mentioned in the media is unsubstantiated off field nonsense year after year

    I saw an interview with Goodwin before the season and he was asked again about our culture.
    He replied with a steely eye something like our culture is 2nd to none and when the season starts we plan to "Show 'em what this footy club is about."
    Was wondering at the time if it was abit of false bravado especially after having our pants pulled down by the swans in Rd1.
    But here he is.
    Got all the guns on the ground, sitting at 4-1 and looking like they're on a mission.
     

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    27 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

    And we beat them without May 

    It was still a good game.
    And I'll tip it'll be a good game next time too.
    Just reckon their little mids got tired of running into our fleet of bulls all night.
    They really could've used HF at stoppages.
    BOG tonight I hear.
     

    2 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

    Nothing like beating West Coast, Richmond and Essendon. And then, wait, what’s that? Losing to an actual contender at home. 

    Not gonna hold that against 'em.
    They gave us a run for our money without Horn-Francis.

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    58 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    Apologies if this has already been discussed, but Crows fans still booing Ricky is ridiculous. In the six years since leaving them they’ve not played finals, and he’s now a Premiership player for us. Why would they want to routinely remind themselves of that?!

    Nah, let's him know he's been missed.
    For the exact reasons you mentioned.
    He probably gets a kick out've it.

     

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    3 hours ago, D4Demon said:

    I have nothing to add to this topic, except that incorrect high contact footage brings back memories of the 2021 Grand Final.

    At the centre bounce following the 1st flurry of goals in the 3rd quarter (Fritsch-Fritsch-Brown), Macrae picks up the ball and with his head down, charges into (a standing still) Viney and wins a high contact free. 

    Ah good memories 😁🔴🔵

    I like the one in the 3rd qtr when Ben Brown gives a well timed Tom Hawkins type push in the back to take a mark and kick our 3rd goal in quick succession putting us back in the game.

    The kid is just what we need.
    Lightning quick line breaker who can kick.
    A couple of people have questioned his defensive efforts.
    I've been impressed with what I've seen.
    He's relentless, must have a huge tank, be interesting to know his kms covered. 
    There's a reason Goodwin's playing him and I'll tip the pressure he puts on defensively is a big one.
    Loves his defence does Goody.

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    5 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

    Pre 2021, we didn’t underachieve, we just sucked or were in a rebuild. We never finished inside the top 4, and we did extremely well in 2018 to make a prelim from 6th (?) and lose to the eventual premiers at home. 

    You can definitely argue that we’ve underperformed since 2021, finishing top 4 and not winning a final. Now imagine that but for like 10 years 😂
     

    Similar to the Daniher years?
    When we were watching Port win a flag while wondering what it'd be like.
    Which we wondered for another 17years.