Game Day Round 18 vs. Geelong, MCG, 7:40pm Friday 12/07

[cfc19902010]

they need to fix the tackling ..essendon players slipped through many tackling attempts and our tackling numbers were way down especially in first half

 

[danielnajdek]

Lose this and I think we are officially gawn for the year.

 

[cakewalk_1]

You just know J Cameron will kick 8 after not looking like it for 2 months
Does it to us every time

Every key foward has a day out against our defensive style. We don't play a man on man defence. Look at the list of key big men this year and last year who have kicked bags against the pies. Curnow always kicks a bag against us 4-5, Larky 5, King 4 (suns), Opening round, Brown 5, Hogan 4, Daniels 4(GWS), Hardwick 4, Moore 3 (Hawks)

The issue I think we have is, that zone defence worked with key personal in our team in 2022 and 2023. We need to evolve, because teams have worked us out this year. We are too easy to score against averaging 84pts a game.

 

[RobJD]

Three losses and two draws after turnarounds of 6 days or less this year (and the one point win over North) - only lost one game this year after a 7 day or more turnaround (Dogs) - we're a good thing this week.

 

[Big Bryza]

Our problem is connection and midfield. I think we are better playing JDG forward - his timing when connecting with others is off, and his inboard kicks are just about always picked off.

Jordy is a gun but he's a one effort player, so when he fcuks up it's diabolical.

 

[Vicky Park]

I'll be going on Friday night, expecting a loss, but (as usual) optimistic for a win.

How many games attended in recent years, where we were considered no chance to win? Its exactly the kind of backs to the wall scenario which brings out our ruthless streak.

I trust Fly and his coaching team to get us over the line with this one. And some of our players who've been down, inconsistent, or even absent in recent weeks to produce a big one (Hill, De Goey, Lippa, IQ, Schultz, Markov - its a longish list).

 

[Big Bryza]

He wasn’t gifted goals if that’s what you mean. Was back to competing well in the air. He passed off another couple that he should have had shots at himself. Was clearly our best forward by a long way. Building his confidence. Also saw a lot more second efforts from him. All this with terrible entries btw.

It'll be a shame if AJ never makes it at AFL level. Would be a waste of a very talented footballer.

 

[Big Bryza]

Every key foward has a day out against our defensive style. We don't play a man on man defence. Look at the list of key big men this year and last year who have kicked bags against the pies. Curnow always kicks a bag against us 4-5, Larky 5, King 4 (suns), Opening round, Brown 5, Hogan 4, Daniels 4(GWS), Hardwick 4, Moore 3 (Hawks)

The issue I think we have is, that zone defence worked with key personal in our team in 2022 and 2023. We need to evolve, because teams have worked us out this year. We are too easy to score against averaging 84pts a game.

Every side plays a zone defence.

Forwards kick goals against every team.

Case closed.

 

[Granit1962]

We seem to be better when underdog. Time for some real back to the wall underdog status, to see if we have fallen off a cliff. We are no good at this favoritism thing

 

[GCPie]

Every side plays a zone defence.

Forwards kick goals against every team.

Case closed.

Essendon played mostly man on man after quarter time - watch the kick outs after points and you will see it.
Pies didn't have an answer for it particularly in the 3rd quarter.

 

[Harry O]

We seem to be better when underdog. Time for some real back to the wall underdog status, to see if we have fallen off a cliff. We are no good at this favoritism thing

Cats are certainties. Load up

 

[Granit1962]

Essendon played mostly man on man after quarter time - watch the kick outs after points and you will see it.
Pies didn't have an answer for it particularly in the 3rd quarter.

Intersting take. They seemed to have us covered man for man - winning the one on ones. But it was there ball movement and our inability to stick tackles, etc, which stood out to me. Even in the first, there smooth ball movement was apparent.

 

[cakewalk_1]

Every side plays a zone defence.

Forwards kick goals against every team.

Case closed.

Our backs don't play close to opposition fowards. Other teams in the top 6 do more often than not..

 

[stormskye]

Our backs don't play close to opposition fowards. Other teams in the top 6 do more often than not..

let’s have a Quick Look at the weekend, Cameron kicked 4.4, McKay 5 goals, hogan 5 goals.

Every team has bags kicked on them by big KPF, hence why they win or come close to winning the Coleman medal…

If you constantly lose the midfield battle, no defence can stop kicks to the advantage of big KPF. We need to sure up our midfield first

 

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[Jafo]

Ps anyone heard (aka club mentioning etc) where Wrighty is? Apart from still on his European vacation.

 

[Kes1984]

they need to fix the tackling ..essendon players slipped through many tackling attempts and our tackling numbers were way down especially in first half

Been happening for weeks. We don’t stick tackles. We tackle too soft. Probably scared of all the penalties now for tackling dangerously

 

[Jen2310]

Ps anyone heard (aka club mentioning etc) where Wrighty is? Apart from still on his European vacation.

Not sure on his specific destination. No mention of where he is


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[Eric Shin]

Looks like the media are putting a fair bit of heat on us this week, and rightfully so.
Perhaps this might light a fire under the players and we see a response.
The effort of the last month has been quite poor overall, do the players still want it bad enough, we shall see on Friday night.

Unfortunately, players like Moore don't read the paper or follow the media.


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[Jafo]

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Hammy?

 

[gouki88]

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Dropping like bloody flies!

 

[Jen2310]

Hammy?

That was the rumour going around on fb before this report came out

 

[thommo_legend]

He is in the clear, will need to get through training on Wednesday

 

[Jen2310]

 

[NMBB]

Dropping like bloody Pies!

Fixed