Essendon Vs Richmond Game Thread

bomberdonnie · Post by **bomberdonnie** » Sat May 26, 2007 5:26 pm

Big game tonight that we should easily win but I am not all that confident. Hopefully we can make further steps to improving our rucks and clearances and if we do I reckon we will take the biscuits. One of the keys will be Lloyd as I cant see who will match up on him.

My prediction is us to win by 20 odd, Ryder to have his best game so far and Houli to win this weeks rising star nomination.

Rossoneri · Post by **Rossoneri** » Sat May 26, 2007 5:30 pm

Fair dinkum, if we dont win tonight then something is definitely wrong.

We should smash them in the clearances as they have Knoble and Simmonds out, all they have is Patterson.

Richo will play but who cares? We have Lloyd and they are minus Gasper.

We need quick movement of the ball, if we can do this, we should win easily.

swoodley · Post by **swoodley** » Sat May 26, 2007 5:32 pm

Any word on any late changes?

Bomber_Fan · Post by **Bomber_Fan** » Sat May 26, 2007 5:41 pm

Rossoneri wrote:We should smash them in the clearances as they have Knoble and Simmonds out, all they have is Patterson.

That hardly inspires me with confidence considering that Cloke outplayed us when we lost to Carlton BUT I hope we have learnt our lessons (not sure what they may have been, perhaps someone may enlighten me). If we lose tonight though against Richmond, I think I might be putting one of my fists through the wall. My fist is still sore from when I slammed it against the table when we lost against Hawthorn a few weeks back. Let's hope there's not another first gamer to win BOG like Polo did last year. What is it with us and letting hacks win BOG - who can forget McGough for Collingwood who has now completely disappeared off the radar. Now enough of my scepticism and go Bombers! I'm already on a bit of a high as I enjoyed watching Carlscum lose today!

paddyl90 · Post by **paddyl90** » Sat May 26, 2007 5:48 pm

We should win no less than 5 goals.

KaaN10 · Post by **KaaN10** » Sat May 26, 2007 5:48 pm

Anyone have any idea if it will be LIVE for Melbourneians?

Post by **Megan** » Sat May 26, 2007 6:28 pm

Live for Tassie

jimmyc1985 · Post by **jimmyc1985** » Sat May 26, 2007 6:35 pm

Leaving in 10 minutes.

I'm tipping a scrappy type of game - we seem to play scrappy, shithouse matches against Richmond regularly over the last 5 years. Even though it's a perfect night for footy, i just reckon we could be in for a poorly skilled match.

Anyway, i think we'll win by 3-4 goals.

paddyl90 · Post by **paddyl90** » Sat May 26, 2007 6:56 pm

Game starts at 7:40 but I'm sure they will show the pre match entertainment on Channel 10 so 8:10 on tv.

Post by **Megan** » Sat May 26, 2007 6:57 pm

Mmm 4 min to the telecast...

Post by **Megan** » Sat May 26, 2007 7:01 pm

Patrick, telecast is meant to start at 7 in Tassie...

Looks like we're getting the full brue ha ha.

Post by **Megan** » Sat May 26, 2007 7:06 pm

Anyone else watching the game live, or listening on the radio, following on the 'net?

dom_105 · Post by **dom_105** » Sat May 26, 2007 7:15 pm

Megan wrote:Anyone else watching the game live, or listening on the radio, following on the \'net?

Probably stick to the radio myself.

Wouldn\'t mind it live though, but oh well. I could always go to the football though...

Post by **Megan** » Sat May 26, 2007 7:16 pm

Oops, Dom I just realise that read funny, I meant watching the telecast live, not sitting at the footy with your mobile and a palm

You knew what I meant tho

Looks like it might be quiet on here tonight!

Lloyd is King · Post by **Lloyd is King** » Sat May 26, 2007 7:17 pm

I'm here as per usual. Finished my notes on corporate directors duties. Now settling down for some Satdy night footy.

A little worried about tonight.

Tiges are getting ever closer to their first win of the year. I am sure the Tiges will go in desperate and hungry. It's a showcase indigenous game and carries a little more meaning than an ordinary "no-publicity" game.

Therefore... TWO POSSIBILITIES:

If the "real" Essendon turns up, we win by 30.

If the "don't worry cos it's only Richmond, we have Hird and Lloyd and we should be fine" Essendon turns up, Richmond will win by 30.

My tip: Ess by 1 point. Lloyd to kick at least 1.

KaaN10 · Post by **KaaN10** » Sat May 26, 2007 7:18 pm

This is stupid, how can such an event not be live?

Post by **Megan** » Sat May 26, 2007 7:27 pm

Lisk it wouldn't be right if you didn't think we could get caned

I've felt wary all week but am feeling confident now.

Lets hope our indigenous boys have a ripper game!

Post by **Megan** » Sat May 26, 2007 7:28 pm

Doesn't sound like any late changes, at least if there is they ain't telling me.

Lets win it for Mark!

Post by **Megan** » Sat May 26, 2007 7:30 pm

Crowd - sound very pro Essendon. Why can't they make that sort of noise during the game???

KaaN10 · Post by **KaaN10** » Sat May 26, 2007 7:31 pm

The tigers have made one late change, with Kent Kingsley coming in for Dean Polo. Which means that Matthew Richardson, who kicked 9 goals the last time these two teams met, will be playing: complete with a fractured eye socket.