Essendon v Gold Coast Match Thread

[paddyl90]

Well not much to write about as i know nothing about 3/4 of their team. Today starts a season defining month with 4 winnable games that will help kill the memories of years past where we've failed to beat teams we should beat. Bit nervous for the unknown today but expect a decent win. % is crucial

[BenDoolan]

Looking forward to watching an Ablett / Hocking battle if it eventuates.

[hop]

This game should be an easy win.

We need to keep our intensity up - this has become our hallmark thus far in 2011. It will be disappointing if we have the opportunity to put them to the sword and we don't.

My main interest (given a comfortable win) will be the form of Reimers, Monfries, Slattery and Ryder.

Oh and please - no new injuries [-o<

[Mrs Mercuri]

Im a tad nervous going into today even though im expecting a comfortable Bomber win by at least 10 goals. The Suns coming off a win will be confident and no doubt we will have a bit of a letdown after the Anzac Day clash.

Cannot take them lightly today, but besides Ablett, Swallow and Rischitelli.. can't see many of their team hurting us.

Looking forward to seeing Hille and Hurley bash and crash their young, skinny defenders!!!

[Windy_Hill]

Having witnessed St KIlda's early season capitulation, our win over them may not be so significant. Still a win is a win and I happily take it. However, it becomes really important that we do not slip up against teams at our level or below. I would be setting this team a goal of winning at least 4 out of the next 5 (5 in fact, would be gettable but lick does come into things)

Am expecting the job to be done today with ruthless efficiency.

[pevfan]

Personally, I cannot escape the feeling that we are almost on a hiding to nothing today. If they get anywhere near us at any stage, questions will be asked and confidences will be shaken. We'd need to win by at the very least, 10 goals to come away from this game feeling anywhere near satisfied.

[swoodley]

And yet another week where I don't get to watch the game

I hope at least one of the local radio stations has it on.

[boncer34]

I have never been more confident.

We will win and win easily.

10 goals +

[Gyoza]

At home today...will be here throughout the game.

If we're serious it should be quite simple.

[Gyoza]

Welsh in for Fletcher, and then Welsh injures his calf during the warm up....ffs.
Melksham back in.

[bunnykev]

essendon paying 1.01 in the first quater.. should i put my house on it?

[Gyoza]

Yes....game over.

[Gyoza]

50 points up 18 mins in (51 v 1)

[bunnykev]

Someone made a bet of $10000 for essendon to win by more than 100 points at 5 to 1.. he can go collect now

[dom_105]

80 points up.

[swoodley]

Just equalled the record for highest score in a 1st quarter in VFL/AFL history...and there's still time to break it =D>

[Gyoza]

Anyone still nervous at this stage? lol

[Gyoza]

Can't wait to download this.

[swoodley]

And Crameri goals to break the record

Highest 1/4 time lead record is (was) 71 points

[swoodley]

Can't wait to download this.

where from BIJ?