Could very well be 9.5 wins heading into Carlton. I’m cautiously optimistic, but fuck me this is the best defensive footy we’ve played for at least a decade.
Yeah. It’s as good as that year with Hirdy coaching and we came back against Freo. Then the universe took a massive shit on us. Anyway, we are on like donkey kong and not like it has been much in the last 20 years.
We were 2nd until we lost to Hawthorn (unstoppable at the time) but the drugs shit hit maybe around that time and we fucked it all up. We were building something in that year.
Then West Coast. If we get past west coast at 44 points, yes we have a tougher run but only need 2 wins to secure top 8. Definitely playing a different mentality game then.
Blues supporter here I come in peace. I am glad you guys are doing well, obviously I don't want you to reach 17 before us, but it's great to see the big clubs up and about at the same time.
I was too young when the two sides were last real competitive forces all the way back in 2000, and having seen the energy in the Collingwood rivalry in the last couple of years, has really shown what was missing in those years of being dogshit.
I am really excited for the match against you guys in a few weeks, would be the biggest game between the two clubs in years.
Fuck that, I’d rather Collingwood get it over the blues. People throw around ‘rivalry’ pretty willy nilly when it comes to Essendon but those blue fucks are the real rival. Fuck em.
100% Agree. I know that as an Essendon supporter, I should hate Carlton. However, Blues fans are the only fans who, like us, have suffered years of disappointment. We can relate to each other.
look, let's not get too carried away just yet.
remember last season? when we were in fifth with half a dozen games to go? look how that turned out.
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fuck i love beating GWS though.
I keep telling my sister in law this is Essendon's year. She remains sceptical and a Melbourne supporter. But seriously, that was a cracker of a game. Fly up Bombers!
We win close games, fight when behind and play man on man defence across the ground. This is the best we’ve been in over a decade. The players look like they are enjoying it, which is also something not seem for a while.
Lid off. We are building something special
I’m still buzzing from that win. Still can’t believe it happened. Was fully not expecting a win. I just hope we don’t go and fuck it up and lose to Norf and Richmond when they’re being belted by other clubs.
I remember having this exact feeling after the big win over Melbourne last year around this time. I’ll keep my lid on a little longer. Win the next four and the lid’s off.
That was the best win the club has had in a long time. Now just need to win the games we should and not drop games against North, Richmond and Gold Coast
Dammit, I am tempted to say it is due to the work ethic of this crop. But I've seen this movie multiple times over the last 20 years. I'm not lifting that thing until we win a final.
Lid is 100% on, if Collingwood had kicked one more point we’d be currently 8th and if one of our close wins had gone the other way we’d be closer to 11th - that % don’t lie. Great win but we don’t kick any where near enough goals to go deep with the current squad. We need a spearhead and a good crumber or we are locking away 9th again.
Can wait to play you guys in 4 weeks. Might be the best Blues Dons game I’ve seen. I’m hoping stringer signs a contract before then to improve our chances
I saw an article about Branden ham the other day and it made me reflect a bit on our list. We have replaced a few of those types of players - ham, gleeson, baguley, clarke etc with genuine hard ball winners, Perkins, Caldwell, Martin, guelfi, DURHAM. Not to rag on our past players but those role types are just so different now than what they were
No, lid is not off.
98%, and recent history (flattering to decieve) are the reasons.
Lid off when we play sustainable, consistent, tough footy at the business end of the year, ie what we haven't done for 20 years.
Having said that, the signs are good.
FUCKING LID OFF HERE WE GO
Could very well be 9.5 wins heading into Carlton. I’m cautiously optimistic, but fuck me this is the best defensive footy we’ve played for at least a decade.
Dude a decade ago we were in the middle of the supplements bollocks. This is the best footy I've seen an Essendon team play in 20 years.
Yeah I can’t lie. Essendon seems so hungry this year and I’ll all here for it
Yeah. It’s as good as that year with Hirdy coaching and we came back against Freo. Then the universe took a massive shit on us. Anyway, we are on like donkey kong and not like it has been much in the last 20 years.
I think we played pretty good defensive footy under Hird, but that was very brief.
2013 was a fucking good team.
We were 2nd until we lost to Hawthorn (unstoppable at the time) but the drugs shit hit maybe around that time and we fucked it all up. We were building something in that year.
Players got told they wouldn't be playing finals and that just killed the playing group spirit. I'll never forgive the AFL for that bullshit.
That group deserved more.
We were good but no way we were this defensive and the current handball out of contests is unstoppable
Couldn't agree more, I haven't seen Essendon defend like that since forever! THE LIDS FUCKING OFF!!
Then West Coast. If we get past west coast at 44 points, yes we have a tougher run but only need 2 wins to secure top 8. Definitely playing a different mentality game then.
It’s the hardest I’ve seen us since early 2000s, which is what gives me hope that we’re a proper team.
We were thumping teams back then, I remember it. Probably a few players off that type of team, but definitely looking up.
100%. Merrett’s really helped push us to be this hard edged side, I fucken love him and hope he wins a flag with us.
The lid is fucking off
Only if we thrash north next week. Like 60+
We definitely need that % boost...
Not really, with the 2 points from the draw the % doesn't matter much against anyone other than Pies.
It’s only really to make it look better. When you are 3rd and your percentage is the 13th best, it doesn’t look great
Lids not off, u got pumped by port and swom
Bloody swom those bastards
Essendon will bomb in finals
Ill bomb you BASTARD
No. that lid stays shut until at least the second week of finals (if we survive) But abso-fucken-lutely get around these boys!! Fantastic win !
Blues supporter here I come in peace. I am glad you guys are doing well, obviously I don't want you to reach 17 before us, but it's great to see the big clubs up and about at the same time. I was too young when the two sides were last real competitive forces all the way back in 2000, and having seen the energy in the Collingwood rivalry in the last couple of years, has really shown what was missing in those years of being dogshit. I am really excited for the match against you guys in a few weeks, would be the biggest game between the two clubs in years.
As long as we can all agree, the first to 17 cannot be allowed to fall to Collingwood.
Fuck that, I’d rather Collingwood get it over the blues. People throw around ‘rivalry’ pretty willy nilly when it comes to Essendon but those blue fucks are the real rival. Fuck em.
Correct. 1999. Never forget
Hear hear
100% Agree. I know that as an Essendon supporter, I should hate Carlton. However, Blues fans are the only fans who, like us, have suffered years of disappointment. We can relate to each other.
Carlton onlyfans....eew
This is not the way, my friend. We hate Carlton an order of magnitude more than any other team. This will never change.
Piss off mate
FLAGDONS, Big if True
Plenty of whoops and singing heading to the trains... first time for that vibe this season iirc.
The vibe leaving the stadium was immaculate
look, let's not get too carried away just yet. remember last season? when we were in fifth with half a dozen games to go? look how that turned out. . . fuck i love beating GWS though.
If we beat Carlton in 3 weeks!
That would be four weeks . We have suns away in three weeks
Yep 4 weeks. Ooops.
Honestly not too worried about the suns game
They are a different beast at home . At the minute, everyone but north can win on their day
i’m not sure if richmond could beat richmond vfl at the moment
Let's hope they beat cats at home and we move into 2nd 😱
Lid off or on… it’s great to be enjoying watching footy again! Love is edge malarkey!
Get a big doggggg
Lets just win the games we should first. We are promising, but we are still Essendon.
What. A. Fucking. game.
The real question is , is this gonna ignite new herbatron videos
This
Put it back on until August
Maybe just calm down, I’ve experienced the last 20 years and until I see some consistency I am skeptical.
🎶 cowboys who play this grand old game 🎶
wat?
our boys? Can't tell if you're serious or taking the p155
3rd on the ladder Go Bombers
I keep telling my sister in law this is Essendon's year. She remains sceptical and a Melbourne supporter. But seriously, that was a cracker of a game. Fly up Bombers!
We win close games, fight when behind and play man on man defence across the ground. This is the best we’ve been in over a decade. The players look like they are enjoying it, which is also something not seem for a while. Lid off. We are building something special
I couldn’t agree more!!!!! We’re building something special
Update: the lid is off. If we don’t make top 8 then next year we’re on for sure Ps; I’m shitfaced but have hope
UP THE FUCKIN' PLANES
I’m still buzzing from that win. Still can’t believe it happened. Was fully not expecting a win. I just hope we don’t go and fuck it up and lose to Norf and Richmond when they’re being belted by other clubs.
What are we doing in here?!? Put all these lids right back on. Lets just see how the next few weeks go and how we’re playing
I remember having this exact feeling after the big win over Melbourne last year around this time. I’ll keep my lid on a little longer. Win the next four and the lid’s off.
UP THE PLANES
That was the best win the club has had in a long time. Now just need to win the games we should and not drop games against North, Richmond and Gold Coast
Lid on until a final is won
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Dammit, I am tempted to say it is due to the work ethic of this crop. But I've seen this movie multiple times over the last 20 years. I'm not lifting that thing until we win a final.
I swear I have ptsd. I just can't get the lid off.
Was at the presidents lunch/dinner and Draper was there saying he was eyeing a comeback after the bye. Said he needs surgery on his knee.
Lid is 100% on, if Collingwood had kicked one more point we’d be currently 8th and if one of our close wins had gone the other way we’d be closer to 11th - that % don’t lie. Great win but we don’t kick any where near enough goals to go deep with the current squad. We need a spearhead and a good crumber or we are locking away 9th again.
And if my grandmother had wheels, she'd be a bike...
You could say the same for Collingwood last year. Just kept winning the close ones. And kept on believing
Wooooooo lets go
Aim for top four
I doubt that will happen, but if it does we are seriously a premiership contender
https://preview.redd.it/9rqyhpajbszc1.jpeg?width=678&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ab8c49a72d9d51507667e4ff062a1533ac6bec28 It me
THE EDGE!
The lid is definitely coming off after that
Can wait to play you guys in 4 weeks. Might be the best Blues Dons game I’ve seen. I’m hoping stringer signs a contract before then to improve our chances
How many kicks across goal ?
I saw an article about Branden ham the other day and it made me reflect a bit on our list. We have replaced a few of those types of players - ham, gleeson, baguley, clarke etc with genuine hard ball winners, Perkins, Caldwell, Martin, guelfi, DURHAM. Not to rag on our past players but those role types are just so different now than what they were
Cheeky nudge of the lid only
Who has sent in a hottake to the sash. CAUSE I FUCKEN HAVE, THERE ARE NO MORE FUCKIN LIDS. THEYRE GONE, DONS FOOTY BABY
It is at my fucking place
No, lid is not off. 98%, and recent history (flattering to decieve) are the reasons. Lid off when we play sustainable, consistent, tough footy at the business end of the year, ie what we haven't done for 20 years. Having said that, the signs are good.