Essendon are now the one to watch out for - They can win the premiership

[Ambrosia]

In what universe are they a 50/50 vs Melbourne? Should be favourites against the Dockers too (am I reading that right, it's at the MCG?).

Whole list seems a bit odd to me.

We haven't beaten the cats in years, St Kilda at Marvel isn't automatic for anyone

 

[PerthBoy86]

Whole list seems a bit odd to me.

We haven't beaten the cats in years, St Kilda at Marvel isn't automatic for anyone

Yeah with teams like Freo, St Kilda etc you never know what you're gonna get. A 10 goal win or loss wouldn't surprise me much.

 

[sthmelb_dimmies]

Yeah you're right, playing 4 interstate games out of their first 8 games really set them up.

Just like most other non Victorian clubs?

 

[Elixuh]

It’d be a flex on the competition if they can somehow manage to get top 4 with a percentage in the 90s

 

[Blue1980]

It’d be a flex on the competition if they can somehow manage to get top 4 with a percentage in the 90s

Melbourne did it in 1989 with a percentage of 96.5!

Not sure if there are other more recent examples of this.

 

[HirdsTheWord]

It’d be a flex on the competition if they can somehow manage to get top 4 with a percentage in the 90s

has that ever even been done before?

 

[joy division]

If Essendon can’t beat one of Geelong, Melbourne or Collingwood I’ll consider their year done. It’s what I think will happen tbh

 

[Pistol Night]

If Essendon can’t beat one of Geelong, Melbourne or Collingwood I’ll consider their year done. It’s what I think will happen tbh

I think you can beat all 3 but no-one will really sit up and notice until the first final result

 

[Blue1980]

If Essendon can’t beat one of Geelong, Melbourne or Collingwood I’ll consider their year done. It’s what I think will happen tbh

Should beat at least the first 2 on current form.

Bravo on the user name, matches my avatar well.

 

[Ari]

Just like most other non Victorian clubs?

Sure... except the others are all 1 or 2 interstate games in their first 8..... the Dees being the outlier with 3 games. And then Essendon with 4, to start the year.

 

[Ari]

If Essendon can’t beat one of Geelong, Melbourne or Collingwood I’ll consider their year done. It’s what I think will happen tbh

They will beat Geelong and the Dees. Pies, maybe.

I'd be surprised if they didn't win two of those three games.

 

[sthmelb_dimmies]

Sure... except the others are all 1 or 2 interstate games in their first 8..... the Dees being the outlier with 3 games. And then Essendon with 4, to start the year.

What the hell are you talking about?

Interstate trips in the first 8 rounds:

Adelaide: 4
Brisbane: 4
Sydney: 4
Good Coast: 3
West Coast: 4
Fremantle: 4
GWS: 5

 

[kreuze_missile]

What the hell are you talking about?

Interstate trips in the first 8 rounds:

Adelaide: 4
Brisbane: 4
Sydney: 4
Good Coast: 3
West Coast: 4
Fremantle: 4
GWS: 5

If you want to play in the VFL then you'll be coming to Melbourne every fortnight.

Also Good Coast? Certaintly not when the travel.

 

[kreuze_missile]

They will beat Geelong and the Dees. Pies, maybe.

I'd be surprised if they didn't win two of those three games.

Bombers will win all three.

When do they play Sydney? May not lose again this year. Probably beat them too.

Flying.

 

[Dan26]

Bombers will win all three.

When do they play Sydney? May not lose again this year. Probably beat them too.

Flying.

It’s getting old man

 

[Jackie_Moon]

Looking forward and considering this thread it's gonna be a real toss up as to which will be more satisfying, an Ess finals win or a sh#t bagger finals failure

 

[Gw2_James]

I could definitely see them losing the next 3 games. Out of their next 6 games, I'd only say maybe they'll beat Adelaide only because it's at Marvel.

 

[BomberManU]

What the hell are you talking about?

Interstate trips in the first 8 rounds:

Adelaide: 4
Brisbane: 4
Sydney: 4
Good Coast: 3
West Coast: 4
Fremantle: 4
GWS: 5

So how many times should those teams listed have travelled, given they're from two-team states?

 

[sthmelb_dimmies]

So how many times should those teams listed have travelled, given they're from two-team states?

Two team states? How is that relevant?

Let me get this straight. You’re upset that Essendon had to travel as many times in the first 8 rounds as the team that is checks notes first?

 

[BomberManU]

Two team states? How is that relevant?

Let me get this straight. You’re upset that Essendon had to travel as many times in the first 8 rounds as the team that is checks notes first?

No, where did I say I'm upset? Just wondering how the teams you listed could play less interstate games, given there's only one other team in their state.

 

[CCurnow3votes]

Already premiers of the bottom 8.

They now only have the top 8 to conquer!

It’s written in the stars.

 

[Red Bull]

Already premiers of the bottom 8.

They now only have the top 8 to conquer!

It’s written in the stars.

Don’t forget the multiple trade week titles as well …

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Don’t forget the multiple trade week titles as well …

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I’m enjoying this thread.

The fact that somebody sat down and made this is just… sad

Imagine feeling this much feeling about an admin guy from a football club that you’ve never met.

It’s the definition of “touch grass”

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Two team states? How is that relevant?

Let me get this straight. You’re upset that Essendon had to travel as many times in the first 8 rounds as the team that is checks notes first?

I think we should get the Collingwood treatment and never have to travel.

We’re the bigger club, after all.

 

[mcgrath_truther]

this is dodoro's world, we're all just living in it