Sunday 30 July 2006

Hird's Return Sets things in Motion

What can I say, the man is a legend! James Hird returned from injury this week, and for the first time in 4 months (16 rounds of footy) the Bombers get a win!!

I was out, so only caught the end of the Essendon/Brisbane game, but what I saw from the end of the 3rd quarter on, was a vast improvement from what's been happening in previous weeks. The Bombers sent the ball forward, they kicked in confidence instead of handballing back into compromising situations like we've seen most of the season.

Hird's presence was hard to miss, 4 goals, the teams top possessions for the match, and he moved himself around wherever needed. There's no doubting the leadership role Hird filled last night.

It was also slightly satisfying seeing the Bomber beat the Lions, there's been a fair bit of competitiveness there over the last few seasons, with the Lions usually coming out on top. On Brissie TV this week, the Lions v Bombers game was advertised with a slogan "Lion's have got this one in the bag." Spoke too soon didn't you guys!!! :-)

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Good to see the Lions go down... pity Carlton couldn't quite get em

g said...

Pity that Carlton v Essendon game was a draw, Bombers should have won that!!

Anonymous said...

well i hope Essendon learn to play for the full game and not give in the last minute... but i do think it was the best result considering how bad both the teams are going

g said...

It's true - if AFL was a game of 3 thirds, not 4 quaters, Essendon would probably be in the Top 8!

Anonymous said...

and carlton would be in it too

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