Last night proved just how far Essendon have to go to match the 'Big Boys'. Hawthorn made them look like an under 9's outfit they were that inept. Don't get me wrong the Hawks were awesome and I believe are the side to beat.
The Media have been talking Essendon up all season as a contender and I was never convinced. Even without their injuries I thought they were just short of a good side. Leigh Matthews also was sceptical of their contender status and was not backward in saying so last night. Maybe he just needed to rub it in with all the rivalry background to the clash.
They may make the eight but I would suggest they will be lucky. They play Crows, Kangas, Blues, Tigers and Pies in the run home. Not an easy run even if some of the sides there are a little erratic. I think they will have trouble beating Tigers & Kangas and can write off Crows & Pies so only Blues and even they could beat Bombers.
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