Bombers at it...It being skills
Gee, some proper planning for once (it's been talked about since his appointment). Finally our coaching staff finally accepting our obvious deficiencies and then putting programs in place to rectify them. It's also good to know that our boys are working hard earning the money they do. Pressure for spots on the team can only be an overall good thing for our club. Logically all this time and effort will result in better performances next year. But we shall wait and see by how much.
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It's a wait and see game now. You can have all these programs and plans, but the key is how the group deliver on match day. The other key is - and Knights has so far done extremely well in the pre-season stuff, is how he orchestrates the game plan during the season. That was another area in which we have been deficient over a number of years.Filthy wrote:Ben, by and large, we are going to have such a young list for a long time, you would realistically expect results from these new training, strengthening, conditioning and skills activities, 3-4 years hence.BenDoolan wrote:Gee, some proper planning for once (it's been talked about since his appointment). Finally our coaching staff finally accepting our obvious deficiencies and then putting programs in place to rectify them. It's also good to know that our boys are working hard earning the money they do. Pressure for spots on the team can only be an overall good thing for our club. Logically all this time and effort will result in better performances next year. But we shall wait and see by how much.
However, with the Essendon culture and this group of young exciting kids surrounded by a core group of hardened veterans, well anything is possible....injuries permitting. Look at 93.
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I had a suspicion you were back smoking your tyre Filthy! Clearly you have returned to the land where fairies fly freely and pixies happily roam.Filthy wrote:Ben, by and large, we are going to have such a young list for a long time, you would realistically expect results from these new training, strengthening, conditioning and skills activities, 3-4 years hence.BenDoolan wrote:Gee, some proper planning for once (it's been talked about since his appointment). Finally our coaching staff finally accepting our obvious deficiencies and then putting programs in place to rectify them. It's also good to know that our boys are working hard earning the money they do. Pressure for spots on the team can only be an overall good thing for our club. Logically all this time and effort will result in better performances next year. But we shall wait and see by how much.
However, with the Essendon culture and this group of young exciting kids surrounded by a core group of hardened veterans, well anything is possible....injuries permitting. Look at 93.
Firstly, who is this "core group of hardened veterans" you speak of? It appears we have Lloyd, Lucas, Fletcher and Michael, and after that nothing. Four out of a team of 22 is not what I'd describe as a "core group."
We definitely had a core group of established players in 93 though, with O'Donnell, Harvey, Salmon, Thompson, Wallis, Long, Denham, Bewick etc. Sadly, we are well short of that mark at the moment.
We are favourites for the wooden spoon folks. Let's not get caught up in the preseason hype that inevitably surrounds clubs that had a poor year.
You are full of shit. We are not favorites for the spoon. Melbourne and Richmond are at $4 we are at $5. get you facts straight! Also worth noting the Roos were spoon favorites last year.gringo wrote:I had a suspicion you were back smoking your tyre Filthy! Clearly you have returned to the land where fairies fly freely and pixies happily roam.Filthy wrote:Ben, by and large, we are going to have such a young list for a long time, you would realistically expect results from these new training, strengthening, conditioning and skills activities, 3-4 years hence.BenDoolan wrote:Gee, some proper planning for once (it's been talked about since his appointment). Finally our coaching staff finally accepting our obvious deficiencies and then putting programs in place to rectify them. It's also good to know that our boys are working hard earning the money they do. Pressure for spots on the team can only be an overall good thing for our club. Logically all this time and effort will result in better performances next year. But we shall wait and see by how much.
However, with the Essendon culture and this group of young exciting kids surrounded by a core group of hardened veterans, well anything is possible....injuries permitting. Look at 93.
Firstly, who is this "core group of hardened veterans" you speak of? It appears we have Lloyd, Lucas, Fletcher and Michael, and after that nothing. Four out of a team of 22 is not what I'd describe as a "core group."
We definitely had a core group of established players in 93 though, with O'Donnell, Harvey, Salmon, Thompson, Wallis, Long, Denham, Bewick etc. Sadly, we are well short of that mark at the moment.
We are favourites for the wooden spoon folks. Let's not get caught up in the preseason hype that inevitably surrounds clubs that had a poor year.
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We are equal favourites for wooden spoon on sportsbet.com tiger.
We are equal favourites for wooden spoon on sportsbet.com tiger.
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I went off the stats in the Herald/sun, the paragon of accuracy, therefore I win.gringo wrote:https://www.sportsbet.com.au/sports/eve ... tID/756330
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Re: Bombers at it...It being skills
About f****** time too...Filthy wrote:Lloyd spent more time playing up the ground last year, even playing in the midfield at times. Knights has already indicated he thinks Lloyd is best in attack and the captain yesterday agreed.
"I feel I play better footy (closer to goal)," Lloyd said, "but I understand that you can't be one-dimensional as a side. It will probably be 80-20 over the course of the year.
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So you're off the pills that stop the delusions of grandeur again?Filthy wrote:Oh and modesty.Filthy wrote:Charm, good looks, cultured, well read, wealth, bon vivant, sex appeal, extensive wine collection, lover of the Arts, la dolce' vite and the EFC.....need I go on?keri wrote:Then why do people respond to you, Filth?
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Your cynicism regarding pre-season comments from players and coaches is justified, but I don't think you should condemn our prospects just at the moment.
I had a suspicion you were back smoking your tyre Filthy! Clearly you have returned to the land where fairies fly freely and pixies happily roam.
Firstly, who is this "core group of hardened veterans" you speak of? It appears we have Lloyd, Lucas, Fletcher and Michael, and after that nothing. Four out of a team of 22 is not what I'd describe as a "core group."
We definitely had a core group of established players in 93 though, with O'Donnell, Harvey, Salmon, Thompson, Wallis, Long, Denham, Bewick etc. Sadly, we are well short of that mark at the moment.
We are favourites for the wooden spoon folks. Let's not get caught up in the preseason hype that inevitably surrounds clubs that had a poor year.
We still have a very potent forward line and a good defence...at least IMO we do.
F Lovett Lloyd Davey
HF McPhee Lucas Gumbleton
HB Nash Fletcher ??NLM??
FB Ryder MM Slattery
The midfield will again pose the biggest problem for the EFC this season.
F Lovett Lloyd Davey
HF McPhee Lucas Gumbleton
HB Nash Fletcher ??NLM??
FB Ryder MM Slattery
The midfield will again pose the biggest problem for the EFC this season.
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Gee, no pressure on Stanton getting the number five.
I remember reading a story about Hirdy getting abused by a granny when he was given TD's jumper when he first joined the club.
Wonder if anyone else is going to bag Stanton on getting it and Gringo does not count.
Good luck mate - take the next step.
I remember reading a story about Hirdy getting abused by a granny when he was given TD's jumper when he first joined the club.
Wonder if anyone else is going to bag Stanton on getting it and Gringo does not count.
Good luck mate - take the next step.
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