AFL Autopsy RND 18: Essington crapped on by the Cats

[Chief Hopper]

Over the years i have been able to absorb countless depressing losses

Lighten up Bassface.

 

[Don_Gia]

Yeah happy to skip finals this year. Got put back in the box a bit tonight.

This is our first proper spanking under Brad…we will know this week how different our coach is compared to the past couple on how the team is handled on the track this week. And how we respond to the Dogs.

 

[Keystone agony]

Yeah happy to skip finals this year. Got put back in the box a bit tonight.

This is our first proper spanking under Brad…we will know this week how different our coach is compared to the past couple on how the team is handled on the track this week. And how we respond to the Dogs.

Bring the mouthguards you reckon?

 

[Godzke]

That went exactly how I expected it

Their first 13 goals came from turnovers

 

[Don_Gia]

Bring the mouthguards you reckon?

Just a light flogging. But they should know they’ll get it because it’s why we chose Brad as coach. Whatever transpires this week is a big part of the reason we got him.

Well in my opinion anyway. Strap in.

 

[Its Manbearpig]

First game I've turned off in a very, very long time. Probably 10 years. I couldn't see the team perform like that in Zac's 200th.

I was close more than once, not pretty viewing that's for sure

 

[Chief Hopper]

That was a hard game to watch tonight.
Geelong just ran through us.

I wonder if we had a full strength team this would have been any different?
Geelong at the centre were just so overwhelming.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

They had 18 of last year’s prem side in for first time this season. They’re now second best team in it and I’d say close to best. And we had an off night.

 

[Yoda_]

I’ll get a round to watching the replay but assuming the midfield stood up? The small forwards stopped the Cats defence from walking the ball from end to end?
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3.7

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3.8

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2.7

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1.7

4star

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77.2

1star

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7.5

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4.5

2star

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3.0

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2.5

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7.0

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3.4

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3.6

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2.4

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2.0

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67.8

1star

is needed to stop that tonight? The leaders helped stem the flow and control the game back?
Our forward line is gelling nicely and no need for more option as the ones in the seniors are doing a viable job?

**** this club.!


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[Its Manbearpig]

They had 18 of last year’s prem side in for first time this season. They’re now second best team in it and I’d say close to best. And we had an off night.

So we did better than Sydney in last year's gf?
That's what I'm choosing to read into thst

 

[Lore]

Credit to Geelong of course

Geelong put ‘fear’ into rest of AFL with ominous demolition

‘They will have a lot of teams looking on in fear.’

7news.com.au

 

[Lore]

I’ll get a round to watching the replay but assuming the midfield stood up? The small forwards stopped the Cats defence from walking the ball from end to end?
Ben McKay is needed to stop that tonight? The leaders helped stem the flow and control the game back?
Our forward line is gelling nicely and no need for more option as the ones in the seniors are doing a viable job?

* this club.!


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Maybe don't watch it, unless you have a particular interest in how Bryan went as no. 1 ruck, or Perkins getting some CBAs running with Dangerfield.

 

[DERO]

Lore

 

[DERO]

Looking forward to the response next week.

 

[Beerfish]

Over the years i have been able to absorb countless depressing losses
by consoling myself with thought
that one day they will fuel a great rejoicing.
I am sorry to say that tonite was the first time in 20 years
that i did not take the smashing with the team
i couldnt watch anymore after the 3rd quarter.
I now believe that it is very likely
i will not live to see another Bombers premiership.
I am very sad and heart broken.

Welcome to bigfooty. Have you considered a platinum membership? It's the best deal in town

 

[Yoda_]

Maybe don't watch it, unless you have a particular interest in how Bryan went as no. 1 ruck, or Perkins getting some CBAs running with Dangerfield.

Got home.

Turned storm replay on first


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[Keystone agony]

That was a hard game to watch tonight.
Geelong just ran through us.

I wonder if we had a full strength team this would have been any different?
Geelong at the centre were just so overwhelming.

We won centre clearance

They probably had better players not playing than us (Esava, Bews, Danger for a half, Guthrie, Tuohy ect)

 

[MiguelM]

That was a hard game to watch tonight.
Geelong just ran through us.

I wonder if we had a full strength team this would have been any different?
Geelong at the centre were just so overwhelming.

It is interesting. We held our own against Port, even Collingwood but Cats have repeatedly blown us off the Park. They seem to match up on us extremely well in every position whether at the G or the Cattery.

I honestly don't think 1 player actually beat their direct opponent. Many had their worst game for the season.

With their big powerful midfield, why didn't Stringer start in the middle? Again, they put Perkins to the sword on Dangerfield. We are killing Perks career, he is NOT a midfielder IMO. He is best forward of centre.

The elephant in the room is our contested marking. We don't even look like remotely taking one. Even with Phillips/Draper we are below AFL standard in this area. Watched Moore mark everything today for the Pies, something we need to look at.

IDK, the mauling happens too often against Cats to be an aberration. Hopefully Scott can identify some much needed hardness at trade/draft time.

 

[jdstorm]

Bad loss

Good marker of where Essendon is at.

Lacks physicality, can outscore a team in an open game but struggles in high impact games. Parish, Merret, Hobbs has same problem as Parish, Merrett, Sheil. It’s just too small physically.

Lots of bad panicked usage. The class between Essendons SFs and other forward entry players vs Geelongs (Stengle, Myers ect) was glaring.

Used the ball poorly, lost physical contest and the scoreboard reflected that.

 

[Burzum]

 

[Cup_o_Jobe]

All my adult life, I have known only Essington. That familiar resignation. The warm blanket of knowing hope is a mirage, and strength fleeting.

I've been lost without that feeling for much of the year. The Brad Scott era. So much system. You can trust this team.

But ahhh.... there it is again. Warmth, assurance. Eyelids getting droopy now. Time for the dark space where no dreams live. "I never really left", the shadows smile. Whatever it takes. Big preseason ahead. Time to hit the draft. Promising kids. Baby bombers redux. Hope, it springs eternal. Sleep now. shhhh.

 

[Old Campaigner]

Probably sums up where we’re at as a club. Getting smacked by sides likely to play deep into September, more consistent (albeit with the odd ****up) performances against the middle of the road sides.

Another couple of years, a few more cracks at the first round of the draft, a few more preseasons refining the game plan are all required before we’re going to be a side other clubs start to fear.

 

[fairbump_playon]

The day Hawkins retires is going to feel like Christmas

Hopefully they retire his jersey and Kardinia Park at the same time to honor him

 

[fairbump_playon]

Geelong are just licking their lips all week when we’re coming up. They run out with 100% confidence. We on the other hand are rattled before the ball even bounces.

Men vs boys is the only way to describe it. Physically, mentally.

Unfortunately the other team that does this to us looms next week. Feels like time for us to play the dogs back into finals contention.

 

[CBombers17]

To get done badly on this horrendous ground, by an extremely experienced Geelong playing for keeps doesn't surprise - nor does it tell us much about Brad Scott Essendon - yet.