Oppo Camp Non Geelong football (AFL) discussion 2022, part II

[catsfootyfan89]

I didn't see the Ess v Melb game, but what are the implications on that one? Essendon very good? Melbourne very bad? Bit of both?

I'm interested to see what Scott makes of Essendon this year. It's about time they started climbing the ladder again.

 

[Strange Cat]

I didn't see the Ess v Melb game, but what are the implications on that one? Essendon very good? Melbourne very bad? Bit of both?

I'm interested to see what Scott makes of Essendon this year. It's about time they started climbing the ladder again.

Melb didn’t adapt to wet weather football and looks to me like they haven’t really meshed with Grundy’s style of play …they badly need Gawn back

Ess did everything right but the weather was a strong factor in their win

 

[FredLeDeux]

Melb didn’t adapt to wet weather football and looks to me like they haven’t really meshed with Grundy’s style of play …they badly need Gawn back

Ess did everything right but the weather was a strong factor in their win

Essendon are perennial April champions

 

[Mr Meow]

Essendon are perennial April champions

They started 1-4 in 2022 and 2021.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Melb didn’t adapt to wet weather football and looks to me like they haven’t really meshed with Grundy’s style of play …they badly need Gawn back

Ess did everything right but the weather was a strong factor in their win

Yeah it definitely felt to me like when the rain set in Melbourne leaked a goal or two. In patches where it wasn't raining the dons were at least competitive too though

 

[Chinacats]

Bombers good win and coaching performance as was the crows . Can’t tick them off as W’s just yet unfortunately in the coming weeks!

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Bombers good win and coaching performance as was the crows . Can’t tick them off as W’s just yet unfortunately in the coming weeks!

I think the thing on our corner with the crows is gmhba. They're not as great away.

Bombers on form is theirs to lose to be honest

 

[Lana]

They started 1-4 in 2022 and 2021.

Well then a congratulations is in order

 

[Willo_]

Melb didn’t adapt to wet weather football and looks to me like they haven’t really meshed with Grundy’s style of play …they badly need Gawn back

Ess did everything right but the weather was a strong factor in their win

I wouldn't underestimate no Lever or Brown either.. Don't rate Brown hugely but structurally he straightens them up and they only had that young fella up forward as a KPF and down and down back the missed the set up ability of Lever.
Credit to the Bombers though, they exposed Grundy and the under sized Dees backs and their rucks feasted forward.

I still expect Dees to be there when the whips are cracking (injury issues pending obviously like anyone) Bombers aren't great but they are getting that magical ingredient that helps greatly at the moment.. Belief

 

[catscratchfever]

Let the Aints' bubble last a week longer (seeing as they're playing the Wobblers).

All the other 'contenders' came crashing to earth with a thud this Gather round. Sweet.

Just need us to do the right thing against the Giggles and I'll be off to the Bay to further antagonise the Tugger flogs

 

[BotsMaster]

Dees proving to be a one player team.

 

[Chinacats]

Will be interested to see what Ross the boss does about N.Daicos… tagging type role/ defensive forward role.. doubt he runs around as he pleases and racks up 37 possies. Nicks employed Keays against Saad again and it worked again… Daicos has the potential to move into the midfield and push up into the forward 50, so more of a challenge I would say. Over to you Ross…!

 

[Strange Cat]

Dees proving to be a one player team.

Which is bizzare as Grundy is an elite ruckman that they are trying to turn into a forward …just goes to show no matter how talented you are you need to be the right fit for the gameplan and teammates

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Just walked past most of the north squad. Goldys eye looks f***ed up

 

[Vdubs]

Saints to remain undefeated and the team to beat.
No De Goey helps

 

[And_ROOS]

Saints to remain undefeated and the team to beat.
No De Goey helps

McStay off injured too. Be interesting to see how the Pies go with a bit of adversity.

 

[Gunf]

Saints with the injuries they have had are by far the most impressive side so far this year

 

[Cataholic]

Big grab by Himmelberg for the Giants

 

[The Casey Cat]

Lolthorn. Lead nearly all day... then lost. Lulz.

 

[Gunf]

Lolthorn. Lead nearly all day... then lost. Lulz.

I am happy and sad as Hawks losing is always good but a win for them would make it harder to get pick 1

 

[Strange Cat]

Saints with the injuries they have had are by far the most impressive side so far this year

I must be the only one that doesn’t rate them

 

[Gunf]

I must be the only one that doesn’t rate them

I don't exactly rate them highly just impressed with how they have handled the injuries they have had.

Still think they are bottom half of the 8 list at best.

 

[Strange Cat]

I don't exactly rate them highly just impressed with how they have handled the injuries they have had.

Still think they are bottom half of the 8 list at best.

Glad I’m not alone

 

[cats_09]

Based on the Will Day suspension, Merrett may be lucky this wasn't 2 weeks:

 

[Gunf]

Based on the Will Day suspension, Merrett may be lucky this wasn't 2 weeks:

Very lucky