Nothing went our way.
Hocking subbed off very early in the game.
Atrocious umpiring.
Woeful accuracy in the second half (5.12) compared with our opponent (especially in the final quarter)
Away game - although the crowd was very pro-red & black despite a good showing by the other mob who bring their blue & white gear out of the closet whenever they play Essendon it seems
Still come out on top. Perhaps missing that one game during the NAB Cup took its toll in terms of fitness but inaccuracy was the only feature that cost us a more substantial victory here. It was so predictable though - the arsey goal from Wells in the last quarter, every bounce went their way and all the rest... but 4 VERY handy points in our bank to get the year rolling and they've got 0.
A good week to come.
Hocking subbed off very early in the game.
Atrocious umpiring.
Woeful accuracy in the second half (5.12) compared with our opponent (especially in the final quarter)
Away game - although the crowd was very pro-red & black despite a good showing by the other mob who bring their blue & white gear out of the closet whenever they play Essendon it seems
Still come out on top. Perhaps missing that one game during the NAB Cup took its toll in terms of fitness but inaccuracy was the only feature that cost us a more substantial victory here. It was so predictable though - the arsey goal from Wells in the last quarter, every bounce went their way and all the rest... but 4 VERY handy points in our bank to get the year rolling and they've got 0.
A good week to come.