SJ

long time Essendon and sports fan in general giving Twitter a try.

[SJ @_bomber14]

The first CB showed an experienced player either switch off or not clear on how to stop Hawthorn’s transition game

A simple lapse makes the whole team defence look very bad. Unfortunately it set the tone for the night

Footage: @essendondan (Daniel’s Essendon YouTube page)

[SJ @_bomber14]

@PatrickRyen Really appreciate the updates. Great work.

[SJ @_bomber14]

@BomberBanter_au Credit to the club and Zach for how it has been navigated the past couple of weeks. Great access, open and honest, it's gone about as smoothly as it could.

[SJ @_bomber14]

@kensoath @ScooterMcNeice Yes, but I think he will be better than them and is quite versatile.

[SJ @_bomber14]

@FOXFOOTY Sounds suspicious. Id guess, this has been created/leaked by either;

- Harley's management to put some heat on West coast to sign the 2+9 deal.

Or

- or the West Coast PR machine so they can say they're only paying him what other teams were willing to pay

[SJ @_bomber14]

@AnthProc Developing nicely. I think he's going to be a solid player.

[SJ @_bomber14]

@benlee1979 @westozbomber @BWattle20 @CalTwomey @AFLcomau He played his role very well. But he's very much in the mix to be sub again. Not meant to be a knock, that's just where he's at with a healthy list IMO. Doubt they'll put Hobbs sub three weeks in a row.

[SJ @_bomber14]

@benlee1979 @westozbomber @BWattle20 @CalTwomey @AFLcomau If both Caddy and Bryan play, my guess would be Hobbs goes back to VFL for a full game, Hind to sub and Stringer plays more midfield minutes. Wouldn't be surprised to see Shiel as the sub instead of Hind too. Will be interesting!

[SJ @_bomber14]

@JonathanJWalsh @CharlieDons Absolutely. And we are using him as a marking target exiting D50 with great effect. I'm stoked with the progress he is showing.

[SJ @_bomber14]

@Jasperc53 @ESPNAusNZ Sounds like there may be some exciting small fwd options in the Don's pick range - I hope that's the case!

[SJ @_bomber14]

Great to see Xavier Duursma getting the acknowledgement he deserves. His defensive efforts and hard running is outstanding.

This is one many examples of his work rate and desire preventing a WB score last night. Fantastic game. #godons #essendon

[🔴⚫️🏇🏎🏏🎬🤟 @TheBombersBlog]

Essendon rd4 review up on #thebombersblog with good Qtr 1 & bad qtr 2-4

Agree or not, I’m not fussed with the loss, it stamps my thoughts on why the change in game style needed to happen, now they get a look on the capabilities of the list #godons

https://t.co/MxsAVYErb4

[SJ @_bomber14]

@Kyptastic1 Essendon by 21pts

[SJ @_bomber14]

Must be said. The Saints look fit and strong. They're giving a lesson on ball movement with and against the wind.

[SJ @_bomber14]

Lots of positive early signs. Reid looks very comfortable, nice link up and transition movement with Martin and the mids, Goldstein will provide great depth

Need to reduce the turnovers in Essendon fwd line and break even when out of position

Great to have footy back, go Dons!

[SJ @_bomber14]

@ScooterMcNeice Really appreciate the updates and summary Scooter! It's so good for us who can't be there.

[SJ @_bomber14]

@Kyptastic1 @JonathanJWalsh Excellent work guys, great listen. You've come back in good nick in 2024!

RE the fwd structure, similar to Jono I'd rather Jones get first crack than rely on a resting ruck fwd but enjoyed the points made on both sides. B Scott tends to like playing two rucks.

Can't wait!

[SJ @_bomber14]

@AnthProc I look forward to reading mate.

[Jasper Chellappah @Jasperc53]

With Pick 39 Essendon selects dashing halfback Luamon Lual. Watch this and you'll fall in love with one of the best stories of the year. ♥️ #AFLDraft

https://t.co/vxsQDyozB3