It's difficult to judge this one.
Both sides have players out...Our outs probably affect us a bit more because of the experience we lost.
If it is wet....We struggle to kick around 70 points in dry weather...and our main goalkickers are tall forwards, one of which is missing.
The big concern is how we respond after last week.
There was a lot of focus and attention on the coach and the poor record before the Saints game.
There were team meetings...
We built ourselves up for that game and despite an improved effort some of the old issues were still evident.
Often when you put that amount of focus into a single week the next week is a let-down.
For that reason...In many respects it's this game coming that's a greater test of character and attitude.
There's lots there to point to a loss but that ignores the key factor...This is Essendon, and we usually come to play against Essendon
Blues by a kick.
Both sides have players out...Our outs probably affect us a bit more because of the experience we lost.
If it is wet....We struggle to kick around 70 points in dry weather...and our main goalkickers are tall forwards, one of which is missing.
The big concern is how we respond after last week.
There was a lot of focus and attention on the coach and the poor record before the Saints game.
There were team meetings...
We built ourselves up for that game and despite an improved effort some of the old issues were still evident.
Often when you put that amount of focus into a single week the next week is a let-down.
For that reason...In many respects it's this game coming that's a greater test of character and attitude.
There's lots there to point to a loss but that ignores the key factor...This is Essendon, and we usually come to play against Essendon
Blues by a kick.