[DickA]

I wouldn't go off bragging about beating the Bombers, we are terrible at best.

We'll take anything we can get at the moment Judge...especially as we haven't beaten you guys since my kids were in nappies

[Yossarian]

Yes, and Essendon kicked 2.7 in the 2nd quarter and controlled the tempo, they also kicked 3.3 in the 3rd quarter against Carlton's 3.3. Essendon also had more inside 50's, more tackles, more contested posessions, more marks and 1 less total disposal in the 2nd quarter

The game was won with a 6 goal opening term and 10 goal final term, and won well.

Doesn't mean Essendon didn't have control for large parts of the 2nd term.

What Thommo said, thanks thommo. TG calling me stupid is probably high praise.

[Fishman Dan]

I wouldn't go off bragging about beating the Bombers, we are terrible at best.

As Dick said... any time we get one over the red sash is fine by me!

Sadly though every team in the hunt for the final 8 also smashed their opponent - so the status quo remains!

Gives us renewed hope coming up against the team placed 15th this weekend though. Hopefully if we win this will effectively cement our involvement - and we still can't rule out 6th place... important if Sydney come in 7th.

[Fishman Dan]

TG - I got a "Get Well Soon" card for Hoops - do you want to sign it?

Hampson in doubt shouldn't be an issue. Big Sauce has had 66 and 50 hit outs in the VFL in the past 2 weeks - they should give him a run.

[tgale01]

Any luck it will end his career

[Dennis]

houlihan is s star