Essendon V Western Bulldogs R20, Friday 25/7/25 at Marvel Stadium at 7:20pm

[whythelongface]

Good start but faded in the last part of the quarter. Liking Cleary’s game although he won’t get that time against better teams - needs to make quicker decisions. Richard’s having a field day

[The Underdog]

I couldn't be any flatter in the buildup to tonight's game.

This season has worn me down.

I expect us to win, and win well, but it all seems meaningless given our continued failings against the teams above us.

Never take beating Essendon for granted. Ever.

[dog town]

Usually our red time goals are mostly ball use/decision making but after JJ lost his 1 on 1 Fridge was nearly walking through the middle. Could have numbered off the first time and then could have impacted if he was really pushing.

[Mantis]

Usually our red time goals are mostly ball use/decision making but after JJ lost his 1 on 1 Fridge was nearly walking through the middle. Could have numbered off the first time and then could have impacted if he was really pushing.

It’s been a common trait for Joel over the past month… he needs a wake up call.

[Raels_d]

It's uncanny how we find a way to cough up late goals. Is there a stat on it? Surely we're the worst (best?) at it.

When Bevo left the coaches box early I said to my husband he doesn’t want to see the goal we give up in the last minute

[ledge]

Usually our red time goals are mostly ball use/decision making but after JJ lost his 1 on 1 Fridge was nearly walking through the middle. Could have numbered off the first time and then could have impacted if he was really pushing.

Nah it’s coached into us , red time goals are something we have mastered.
It’s part of the finals plan if we made it .
how it works I have no idea but it’s been in our game for over two years

[ledge]

Who thinks we are playing a little too pretty , an arrogance about it I don’t like it.

[DOG GOD]

I don’t like in the ease Ess are coming out of defence.

[Mofra]

Who thinks we are playing a little too pretty , an arrogance about it I don’t like it.

Yep - West a major candidate for that. Sanders got caught in the first quarter trying to do too much.

JJ looks cooked. Poor kick, then gave away a silly 50m penalty

Cleary really getting involved, good signs.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

West has been rubbish. Arrogant and selfish.

[Mofra]

Two big marks by Sanders now. And almost a third a few minutes earlier

[ledge]

I must say Sanders hands have been great tonight . Seems to show something different that you can see he has everything to be an extremely good player in all aspects.

[Mofra]

I'd love to see how Buss plays with 20 games under his belt. A real second effort player, keeps involved in the contest. For all his flaws, it's a real plus to his game.

[ledge]

Even Essendon get easy breakouts and run through the middle . The fact they can’t kick straight is making our score look a lot better than it is , imagine what the lions or Adelaide would do to the bombers .

[BornInDroopSt'54]

I'd love to see how Buss plays with 20 games under his belt. A real second effort player, keeps involved in the contest. For all his flaws, it's a real plus to his game.

I wonder if his inclusion late in the season means he'll be in for the remainder. Jones would have to find form in the twos to replace him.