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Just some tweets and pics from the Season Launch that were posted up to the interwebs.
https://twitter.com/MikeWalshAUS/status/834706269604769792
WHERE WAS FRANCIS
WHERE WAS FRANCISHe was an apology. He was not well.
My crotch area just moved.
Loving the contest Simon Conway February 23, 2017 9:08 PMA team that wants to move the ball quickly, defends ruthlessly and loves the contest.
That’s the vision for John Worsfold’s 2017 Essendon line-up.
The Bombers Coach outlined his plan in front of more than 500 supporters at the Club’s Season Launch.
“We want to put that all together and be a winning team, it’s about time,” he said.
“We’re ready, but it is going to be tough. No one is going to stand back and let it be easy for us.
“Our aim is to do the hard work in the pre-season, be ready for those tough, uncompromising contests that we’re going to face, put our best foot forward and make our people proud.”
Worsfold said lifting the side’s scoring rate had been a focus over the pre-season.
“We’ve gone out and recruited and developed within and we think can really challenge teams on the scoreboard,” he said.
“We saw the other night that Orazio Fantasia is going to grow as a small forward, we’ve got Travis Colyer, we’ve seen Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti, Josh Green playing forward, James Stewart from GWS to go alongside the guys that we’ve been building last year as well.
“We want to be a side that moves the ball really quickly into our forward line to make our scoring opportunities even greater and give those guys the chance to do their work.
“That’s the challenge for the rest of the team - the guys in the back half, the midfielders who are going to take risks, move the ball quick, back their skills, back their judgement to get it into our forwards where they can do some work in space.”
Among those midfielders are Jobe Watson, Heath Hocking, Dyson Heppell and David Myers who will bolster the side’s strength around the stoppages.
“We want to be a team that loves the contest,” Worsfold said.
"We’ve got some big, strong midfielders back … who are going to really bring a strong presence at the stoppages for us.
“We’re aiming to love being in a tough, tight contest.”
More By Simon Conway
Woosha is a ruthless man love it.
My crotch area just moved.Loving the contest Simon Conway February 23, 2017 9:08 PMA team that wants to move the ball quickly, defends ruthlessly and loves the contest.
That’s the vision for John Worsfold’s 2017 Essendon line-up.
The Bombers Coach outlined his plan in front of more than 500 supporters at the Club’s Season Launch.
“We want to put that all together and be a winning team, it’s about time,” he said.
“We’re ready, but it is going to be tough. No one is going to stand back and let it be easy for us.
“Our aim is to do the hard work in the pre-season, be ready for those tough, uncompromising contests that we’re going to face, put our best foot forward and make our people proud.”
Worsfold said lifting the side’s scoring rate had been a focus over the pre-season.
“We’ve gone out and recruited and developed within and we think can really challenge teams on the scoreboard,” he said.
“We saw the other night that Orazio Fantasia is going to grow as a small forward, we’ve got Travis Colyer, we’ve seen Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti, Josh Green playing forward, James Stewart from GWS to go alongside the guys that we’ve been building last year as well.
“We want to be a side that moves the ball really quickly into our forward line to make our scoring opportunities even greater and give those guys the chance to do their work.
“That’s the challenge for the rest of the team - the guys in the back half, the midfielders who are going to take risks, move the ball quick, back their skills, back their judgement to get it into our forwards where they can do some work in space.”
Among those midfielders are Jobe Watson, Heath Hocking, Dyson Heppell and David Myers who will bolster the side’s strength around the stoppages.
“We want to be a team that loves the contest,” Worsfold said.
"We’ve got some big, strong midfielders back … who are going to really bring a strong presence at the stoppages for us.
“We’re aiming to love being in a tough, tight contest.”
More By Simon Conway
Woosha is a ruthless man love it.
With those mids it’s the type of thinking hat the opposition becomes scared of. Love it.
I’m not sure how wise it was to position Colyer and Walla in the back row.
Anyone ever go to one of these and get looooose?
Anyone ever go to one of these and get looooose?Probably a few young ladies with aspirations to be a WAG (edited to be a bit more user friendly)
So Candice Wyatt (Channel 10 news reporter) is a Bombers fan?
So Candice Wyatt (Channel 10 news reporter) is a Bombers fan?
Yep
So Candice Wyatt (Channel 10 news reporter) is a Bombers fan?
looks like she’s on our payroll now.
So Candice Wyatt (Channel 10 news reporter) is a Bombers fan?looks like she’s on our payroll now.
Seems that way.
Jack Jones. What at legend.
So Candice Wyatt (Channel 10 news reporter) is a Bombers fan?
She was a standout in the crowd.
Jack Jones. What at legend.
QFT. He is, and just can’t be praised enough.
Jack Jones. What at legend.
So Candice Wyatt (Channel 10 news reporter) is a Bombers fan?looks like she’s on our payroll now.
Seems that way.
Was Jack’s granddaughter Sarah Jones unavailable?
Jack Jones. What at legend.So Candice Wyatt (Channel 10 news reporter) is a Bombers fan?looks like she’s on our payroll now.
Seems that way.
Was Jack’s granddaughter Sarah Jones unavailable?
Talking to Jack at the launch, As I understand it, Sarah just had a baby last week. Just one reason why she might not have been up to it.
Jack Jones. What at legend.
Chatted to him a few times on the train after games. Guy is a legend. So friendly and happy to have a chat with anyone
Jack Jones. What at legend.Chatted to him a few times on the train after games. Guy is a legend. So friendly and happy to have a chat with anyone
Ive seen him a few times at games, bustling through the crowd by himself, and said gday. I had no idea he was 91!? Holding up very well!