Game Day Essendon v. Sydney, Friday 7.40pm @ Marvel Stadium

[Faysals Swans]

Our forward line can’t function without quick small, Parker may as well be a Boeing 747 the way he moves out there, we need papley back ASAP

 

[Wheresbuddy]

At the game and our midfield has zero grunt and just let it Waltz out. On the back foot almost instantly. Terrible

Fumbly, can't stick a tackle

 

[GoulburnSwan]

This is a ****ing joke. We are being punished because of McCrae's comments. No less than 8 clear frees ignored our way so far.

I so hope that the lions absolutely kill them. McRae can suck bloody eggs.

 

[TheGoatBaron]

Mclean was solid in ruck

Was for that sloppy handball to Rowbottom

 

[SSwans2011]

Pace in the game seems to make him as useful as a chocolate teapot

It was the story all of last year too. People forget quickly, especially when it's a fan favourite.

 

[Jack2Jack]

We just let that lose ball bobble out the back to often in stoppages when we look like we're finally gunna get one away.

 

[swanssince2002]

Dons are up for it, that is to be expected after they got mocked and memed on... Sheldrick would have helped us at least get even in the middle.

Just hoping we go on one of those crazy runs soon

 

[Chaisa]

Really Essendon should've done what Port did that quarter, that we're a goal in it despite playing like total shit is a moderately promising sign.

 

[Jeffers]

I'm sorry but if we are going to get to the next next step in the future, we need to upgrade on Mclean and Amartey.
Both honest triers but not championship calibre.

 

[Faysals Swans]

I so hope that the lions absolutely kill them. McRae can suck bloody eggs.

Nah **** Brisbane and that sniping campaigner hipwood, would much rather that game be postponed due to no one giving a ****

 

[The King!]

I think Amartey is trying , some blame goes on the awful delivery . He has to be better and bring it to ground at least

 

[Swagjordx]

big 2nd Q lads CMON

 

[Kbroome]

Amartey needs to be downsized to a manoeuvrable medium tall that can take a grab

 

[The King!]

Essendon got lucky with some bs frees and got their tails up

Sydney will be in front at half time

 

[Dubai Quacker]

Armatey has 3 quarters to avoid being delisted by DQ.

Not competitive once again.

 

[BloodySwan]

our midfield is just not trying

 

[Jack2Jack]

Heeney & Rowbottom 1 touch each jeez.

 

[melbournehammer]

They can't play any better

They were absolutely abysmal - they just turned it over repeatedly. Partly our pressure partly they’re rubbish. But they can play better

 

[The King!]

Adam's good bar the shocking out of bounds

 

[Mister B]

Poor pressure in the first with a complete lack of tackles in the first 10-15 minutes. Backline held up reasonably considering. Have liked McDonald's role this quarter. He has looked dangerous and his opponents look concerned. Cleary tried hard. We can only get better.

On the flip side, this is where the AFL highlights how amateur the competition is that an opposition coach can sook one week and the response is to punish the team they sooked about. 4 clear HTB not paid, 2 clear throws not paid and countless holding the man frees at stoppages. Why is Heeney not afforded the same protection as the likes of Daicos, Dangerfield and Cripps?

Maybe if Horse sooks about Heeney's treatment this week, the umps might start paying him some frees.

 

[The King!]

They were absolutely abysmal - they just turned it over repeatedly. Partly our pressure partly they’re rubbish. But they can play better

We will see

 

[Dubai Quacker]

I'm sorry but if we are going to get to the next next step in the future, we need to upgrade on Mclean and Amartey.
Both honest triers but not championship calibre.

I’m not sure Armatey is a trier.

It’s part of his problem.

 

[Millky95]

Can't watch so just have the stats and radio. Missed the first

Getting smashed in the contested ball and lucky to be only 5 down?

ABC blowing the Essendon hard

 

[ShireSwan]

What is wrong with our tackling?

Nobody wants to smash a bloke in case they get done for 4 weeks?
Though tbf we've never been nasty enough in the tackle. We miss COUNTLESS opportunities to smash them legally and don't take it. Too nice IMO. If a guy is up and showing you his ribcage just as you arrive, it is your DUTY as far as I'm concerned to put the shoulder through them and damn the consequences. Physical dominance wins football matches. Always has, always will.

 

[Swans22]

-19 in contested possessions. Our mids are being slaughtered! Not good enough.