The Squad. Essendon vs the Filth, 7:40pm Thursday 16th at Etihad

You'd think we'd be in a good position to have a win but honestly, this is bigger than a win/loss result. It's just great to have our boys on the park competing again, doing what they love with no dark cloud above their heads.

I’ll be there, cheering them on and showing my support to these brave men no matter what the result is!

Carn the Dons!!!

Furthermore while a strong performance/win has no real relevance in footy terms, it will be a massive boost to get members to sign up to the club.

I hate these preseason games. I always keep my fingers, toes, hands, legs, eyes, teeth, tongue and testies crossed and pray for no injuries please, please, please, please.

Geez, whoever misses out when they trim the squad is going to be stiff. Can’t freakin wait to be at the game and see some familiar faces running back out there again! :slight_smile:

Oh and you just know that Josh Green is going to kick the first goal.

Guys missing who I feel are completely fit and could have been named...

Ridley
McKenna
McNiece
Mutch
Clarke
Redman
Begley

Redman’s unwell. Will be back soon

POXTEL, 7.30 pm up here. Phones turned off.

Will be kicking back with a light beer cheering on the boys. Going to be so good to see JOBE and the others run out.

GO BOMBERS.

I’m going. Even bringing a Cats supporter who is mildly interested.

How big will the crowd be?

Last pre season game vs Collingwood at Etihad 26k (though some dogggies fans were also there as it was that weird triple header fixture setup they ran for a while)

One before that was 45k for the pre season grand final.

Guessing for a figure between those two.

Other factors at play are
-Fans wanting to welcome back the returning players
-Being able to welcome in an era of enjoying footy again.
-Free entry for members

I’m guessing 35k

Agreed, penny seems to have dropped.

Could make a potent wingman.

and what penny drop would that be?

That moment when a player ‘gets it’

'Tis a beautiful thing


It doesn’t look like the penny has dropped to me. Just continued improvement from hard work and physical development.

Blitzers go “yay”, when others go “meh”. 25K

How big will the crowd be?

Last pre season game vs Collingwood at Etihad 26k (though some dogggies fans were also there as it was that weird triple header fixture setup they ran for a while)

One before that was 45k for the pre season grand final.

Guessing for a figure between those two.

Other factors at play are
-Fans wanting to welcome back the returning players
-Being able to welcome in an era of enjoying footy again.
-Free entry for members

I’m guessing 35k

35k on a Thursday night, No chance IMO.

I’m going big. 42,780. Nearest the hole wins.

Yep thursdee nights blow
29,750

I AM SO FARKIN EXCITED@!!!

I have been to far too many games against Collingwood and come away disappointed . I want to see them crushed. Utterly. On Anzac Day especially.

28,954

We will spank them.

We will spank them.

Boys will be like a bunch of caged Lions ready to be unleashed.

These guys crumbing at the feet of Joe and Hooksy (when they play)

Well except that neither Daniher or Hooker are playing this game

Hope for a decent enough crowd but would be surprised if more than 24k there