swans game....

[tom9779]

Will we be bringing anyone back from injury in two weeks?
McVeigh must be close right? Fletcher?

I can't see a 10 goal turnaround, but I will be bitterly disappointed if we don't man up and at least put in a competitive performance.
Sydney aren't exactly flying, and they do not like to play out at Telstra Stadium. Its a game which I think we should give a real shake.

Be great to see a Lloyd bag up in Sydney.

With Barry Hall out, would we play with our backline?

[bomberflyer]

About the same result as last night for about 4 or 5 weeks to come I'd say. We look like a good country side against the a shit country side at the moment (and we're it). Every time the ball goes into the good sides forward line they walk into goal.

[swoodley]

Lonergan and Reimers should be close to a return by then as well.

However, as it seems that Knights is going to persist with the game plan without adapting any changes to our defensive structures, I tend to agree with bomberflyer in that I expect us to continue to bleed goals at a rate that will guarantee further defeats.

For us to win games, we are going to have to kick 22+ goals because that is what we are giving up on average each week.

[paddyl90]

About the same result as last night for about 4 or 5 weeks to come I'd say. We look like a good country side against the a shit country side at the moment (and we're it). Every time the ball goes into the good sides forward line they walk into goal.

I understand your frustration and your entitled to your opinion but please remember that we have a tonne of injuries, we are nowhere near full strength and we have heaps of youngsters playing. Just relax and stop calling for heads this early in the season and give those players the rest of the season to prove their worth, Monfries and Dyson won't go anywhere I can assure you of that. In relation to us playing the same way next 4 to 5 weeks that is unlikely I guarantee that we will have Lucas, Fletch and McVeigh back and that will stabilise the team. Overall, I'm just saying be realistic there will be no finals this year so if your expectations were that then they were wrong. There will be thrashings and some great wins to come just wait this tough period out.

[Gyoza]

About the same result as last night for about 4 or 5 weeks to come I'd say. We look like a good country side against the a shit country side at the moment (and we're it). Every time the ball goes into the good sides forward line they walk into goal.

I understand your frustration and your entitled to your opinion but please remember that we have a tonne of injuries, we are nowhere near full strength and we have heaps of youngsters playing. Just relax and stop calling for heads this early in the season and give those players the rest of the season to prove their worth, Monfries and Dyson won't go anywhere I can assure you of that. In relation to us playing the same way next 4 to 5 weeks that is unlikely I guarantee that we will have Lucas, Fletch and McVeigh back and that will stabilise the team. Overall, I'm just saying be realistic there will be no finals this year so if your expectations were that then they were wrong. There will be thrashings and some great wins to come just wait this tough period out.

=D> Great post.

Having said that, I reckon Richmond will be our only win in the next 4 games. Definitely be hoping for more though.

[robrulz5]

On current form Richmond will give us a belting. We won't beat Sydney but our young players will get more experience which will be worth it in the long run.

[paddyl90]

BIJ your like my no.1 fan glad you agree. I agree Rob Richmond and Sydney will be tough games, but still wouldn't count us out against the Tigers, only if we can get Fletch and McVeigh back but I aint holding my breathe.

[gringo]

There once was a team called Essendon.

They were junk.

The End.

[bomberflyer]

Hopefully we are through our recession, by increasing the available playing list (like decreasing interest rates) will lead to greater on-field performance (greater economic activity). Unfortunately, our game style and players available are about as real world as 1st year Uni economics.

[bomberdonnie]

There once was a team called Essendon.

They were junk.

The End.

Incorrect gringo

We were once mighty

We are currently junk

Blame the AFL, draft system, salary cap, umpires, fitness coaches, The Dome surface, Brent Stanton....

[F111]

So , it's the swans this week and Bolton has gone! Are we screwed?

[MH_Bomber]

I am strangely optimistic about tomorrow's result. We are getting rubbished from pillar to post by most media now and I just have a gut feeling we will make some kind of stand tomorrow.

All the pressure is off us. No-one gives us one iota of a chance and this could just be the tonic that is needed to lift the players. All I want is for them to have red hot go and believe in themselves. The attacking game plan, whilst attractive, needs some work. Perhaps with players of the ilk of McVeigh, Fletcher, Reimers and Lonergan in more defensive efforts can be mounted. This is what I was a bit cranky with Knighta about. Its like he was saying that only one aspect of an overall playing system can be executed at one time. We need a balance of attack and defence and I dont mean flooding. I mean manning up when they have it and creating a contest. Lets not have the entire team run forward of the play when we gain possession.

My prediction 1 point win to the Bombers OR a Draw.

[tom9779]

I am strangely optimistic about tomorrow's result. We are getting rubbished from pillar to post by most media now and I just have a gut feeling we will make some kind of stand tomorrow.

All the pressure is off us. No-one gives us one iota of a chance and this could just be the tonic that is needed to lift the players. All I want is for them to have red hot go and believe in themselves. The attacking game plan, whilst attractive, needs some work. Perhaps with players of the ilk of McVeigh, Fletcher, Reimers and Lonergan in more defensive efforts can be mounted. This is what I was a bit cranky with Knighta about. Its like he was saying that only one aspect of an overall playing system can be executed at one time. We need a balance of attack and defence and I dont mean flooding. I mean manning up when they have it and creating a contest. Lets not have the entire team run forward of the play when we gain possession.

My prediction 1 point win to the Bombers OR a Draw.

Well I can tell you it is about to absolutely PISS down in Sydney tonight....huge clouds. I'd say it will prob hang around and be wet tomorrow.

and it will be COLD>...i hope the boys hammys are warmed up well

[jimmyc1985]

and it will be COLD>...i hope the boys hammys are warmed up well

Cold by Sydney standards, maybe . It didn't get above 9 degrees in today's Geelong v Richmond match at the 'G .

[Rossoneri]

I cant see us getting close. Sydney prefer teams who run at them, play attacking football. The only way to beat Sydney is to play their game plan. Its what Ross Lyon uses and so far he has come away with the points. Its what we did last year and won.

[tom9779]

around the ground we won't win too many matchups. and without watson in close, I reckon we are going to struggle big time to earn first use of the footy.

IF Hille has a HUGE game, and McVeigh takes off where he left off, brings houli into the game, and winders finds form again. well something might eventuate.

I just think we are probably going to get smoked.


You know if we had Mcphee and NLM in, id give us half a chance as our bookends would be a lot tighter.

selfish bastards....each rubbed out for a week.

[tom9779]

and it will be COLD>...i hope the boys hammys are warmed up well

Cold by Sydney standards, maybe . It didn't get above 9 degrees in today's Geelong v Richmond match at the 'G .

http://weather.smh.com.au/local.jsp

windy with showers top of 17.

it will be about 15 in homebush.

cold and wet enough. should be a scrappy game, this could help us as it will level out the skills.

[rockhole]

and it will be COLD>...i hope the boys hammys are warmed up well

Cold by Sydney standards, maybe . It didn't get above 9 degrees in today's Geelong v Richmond match at the 'G .

http://weather.smh.com.au/local.jsp

windy with showers top of 17.

it will be about 15 in homebush.

cold and wet enough. should be a scrappy game, this could help us as it will level out the skills.

As long as we do not try and play dry weather footy, we have a chance. It will be interesting to see if Knighta modifies the "run and handball at all costs" philosophy on a wet track. If we get too cutesy we will be crucified.

[andrewb]

Wet weather = poor execution = stoppages. Stoppages require Jobe. Nuff said.

[tom9779]

Wet weather = poor execution = stoppages. Stoppages require Jobe. Nuff said.

Looks like the rain is out, sun shining brightly this morning.

Wind forecast. chance of a late shower.