Preview Round 16: Essendon vs Geelong, Kardinia Park, Friday 02/07/2021 @ 7:50 PM

[WindyHillWarrior]

Cutler to play key defence, Lav style?

 

[Lore]

Cutler to play key defence, Lav style?

Probably

 

[blitzer]

Vindicated.. said BZT should be dropped for his absolutely soul crushing handball last week.

BZT should stick to regular handballs and not the soul crushing variety.

 

[DallasCrane316]

After tonight’s results, finals are well and truly an option.

Let’s go, Dons.

 

[Ozzie93]

Cutler

 

[justlookingaround]

I think our season is going to fizzle out a bit from here on out. The kids are tired… I don’t expect any more scalps. As long as the effort’s there and we’re not getting blown up on the scoreboard I’m happy.

 

[Schnitzengruben]

Not a big BZT fan but if there's one game I thought we could've used another tall against - it's Geelong.

Either will be a masterstroke or a **** up. We'll see.

 

[ant555]

50 - 60 minutes down the highway.
Geelong has not had any Covid cases
What do you think of Geelong having a "home" game against Tigers, Bombers, Demons, Pies at the G? That is travel on the road?
Most teams have their 11 home games at home.
All besides the point now- fwiw, I think Bombers will be too quick and unpredictable for us, even at Geelong.

I agree with the fact if we are good enough we can win. Good sides have won in Geelong. Not sure if we are at that stage yet.
My selfish gripe is only getting access to seats out in the open.

 

[84859300]

If it's going to rain - let the heavens open to Ark like conditions.

Level the palying field of our lesser backs on the Twin Towers... and Gary

 

[fishardansin]

BZT played his best game last week. Seems weird to drop him on the back of that.

 

[The Devils Advocate]

Hope the lads bring maniacal pressure tonight.

 

[Santoz]

Not a big BZT fan but if there's one game I thought we could've used another tall against - it's Geelong.

Either will be a masterstroke or a **** up. We'll see.

He can't hit a simple handball though.

 

[donlav99]

He can't hit a simple handball though.

He's not the only culprit... I've seen plenty of seemingly straight forward handballs go to grass. Infuriating to watch.

This game will come down to midfield pressure from our boys. If we allow deep, targeted entries, no chance we can stop Hawkins / Cameron etc.

Draper will feel alot more at ease against Stanley after the monumental task of Gawn.

We've managed a few sneaky wins over a much better Geelong in the past, fingers crossed we can do it again.

 

[Ati Tude]

Club	Avg Age​	Avg Gms​	Avg Gls​	Avg Hgt​	Avg Wgt​
Geel	28.25​	152.6​	120.4​	188.3​	89.0​
Ess	24.98​	78.0​	54.6​	188.8​	87.7​

They're old, overweight and shorter. Should have them covered.

 

[wichidi]

BZT played his best game last week. Seems weird to drop him on the back of that.

Agreed that he played his best game last week, there were glimpses of what he can do. In saying that, I thought he looked really nervous with the ball in hands at time. Probably comes from not getting a lot of games, and knowing your spot isn't safe. He needs a decent crack to build confidence. I remember Dodoro talking about him in an interview within the last few years and really rating him. Suspect he just hasn't had the chance to develop properly.

 

[andleanback]

Lucky enough to have tickets to go tonight. If we are any chance of winning Draper has to almost be BOG tonight.

 

[tha Freak]

Great watching the 2011 win against the cats on the club website. We were big underdogs, cats had won 13 straight wins. A punter backed cats $1 mill to win, $90 k.
Gives hope for tonight.

 

[WindyHillWarrior]

I think our season is going to fizzle out a bit from here on out. The kids are tired… I don’t expect any more scalps. As long as the effort’s there and we’re not getting blown up on the scoreboard I’m happy.

i see where you're coming from but looking at the draw i kind of think we're finals bound with a bit of luck.

 

[WindyHillWarrior]

They're old, overweight and shorter. Should have them covered.

They average 120 goals per player? That can't be right.

 

[Bjchan13]

They average 120 goals per player? That can't be right.

They have Hawkins and Cameron with over 1000 just between them

 

[Ati Tude]

Great watching the 2011 win against the cats on the club website. We were big underdogs, cats had won 13 straight wins. A punter backed cats $1 mill to win, $90 k.
Gives hope for tonight.

here it is. And bloody Margetts with the feebie goal for Stevie J with a few mins to go even back then.

On This Day | Dons stun unbeaten Cats

The Bombers caused the upset of the 2011 season, ending Geelong's 13-game unbeaten run in a cliffhanger at Marvel Stadium in round 15.

www.essendonfc.com.au

 

[Is Don Is Good!]

Great watching the 2011 win against the cats on the club website. We were big underdogs, cats had won 13 straight wins. A punter backed cats $1 mill to win, $90 k.
Gives hope for tonight.

I recall that game, Bomber Thompson's revenge

 

[vaughany]

Guelfi is the sub tonight

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[Ati Tude]

Guelfi is the sub tonight

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Was huge for us as sub against GWS.

 

[VelvetSledge]

Game Day - Round 16: Geelong v Essendon, GMBHAYMCA Stadium, Friday July 2, 7.50pm AEST

ESSENDON BOMBERS Took it up to the top side, but fell short. Could you blame our incessant bombing into 40 right on the heads of Lever and May? Yes. Could you blame the umpiring absolutely crucifying us, to the point where Dermott Brereton admits that we were slaughtered? Also yes. When...

www.bigfooty.com

Little bit early, but what the hell.