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25.01.2022 Well thank god 2020 is over! Stay tuned to my page for a special new upload in the coming weeks to hopefully cheer up a few of you Bomber fans out there!
25.01.2022 2020 RD 3 OPPONENT - MELBOURNE NEW UPLOAD: Rd 9 1998 Despite going into this match as the underdog, the Bombers put in a very solid four-quarter display to come away with a comfortable 38-point victory over the Demons. A sign of things to come maybe???
25.01.2022 2020 RD 10 OPPONENT - GWS GIANTS (sort of) NEW UPLOAD: Rd 10 1989 Since every win we've ever had against GWS is already on my channel I have no new games to upload this round. So instead I've opted for a Round 10 match against Fitzroy at Windy Hill way back in 1989. Enjoy!
23.01.2022 2020 RD 10 OPPONENT - GWS GIANTS BEST EVER WIN: Rd 15 2019 Not many different wins to choose from here, and we don't have to go back too far. The Bombers came from nowhere in the last quarter to clinch a nail-biting 6-point win over the Giants in this cracking encounter. Thrown forward in the last quarter, Cale Hooker proved again that he knows how to kick a match winning goal!!! ... Close contenders Rd 10 2018: https://youtu.be/u7pNDiWqEec Rd 9 2012: https://youtu.be/rHt38wJMkfY
23.01.2022 2020 RD 5 OPPONENT - COLLINGWOOD BEST EVER WIN: Rd 5 2009 This was certainly not a hard one to pick. In the 2009 ANZAC Day clash the Bombers were super competitive all day, thanks largely to Paddy Ryder's breakout ruck performance after David Hille was injured in the opening minutes. But with five minutes to go Essendon had fallen 14 points behind Collingwood. A dribble goal to Jetta, a dead-eye set shot from Dyson and a rushed behind later and there was only a point in it. E...nter David Zaharakis...ZAHARAKIS!!!!!!! Close contenders: Rd 5 2013: https://youtu.be/ezDUxvbVWDo Prelim Final 1984: https://youtu.be/RTEK8FEtNxk
23.01.2022 2020 RD 17 OPPONENT - PORT ADELAIDE POWER NEW UPLOAD: Rd 2 1997 A look back at our first ever game against Port Adelaide in their inaugural 1997 season. It was their first home match at Football Park and their captain Gavin Wanganeen debuted against his old side after missing Round 1. Like most expansion teams, the Power were not quite strong enough to beat the more experienced Essendon side.
22.01.2022 2020 RD 6 OPPONENT - NORTH MELBOURNE BEST EVER WIN: Rd 16 2001 No prizes for guessing which one this was going to be. After a blitz from the Kangaroos to start the match the Bombers unbelievably found themselves 69 points down 10 minutes into the 2nd term. Famously, they then went on a blitz of their own to stage the greatest ever comeback in VFL/AFL history to win by 12 points. Who will ever forget this match, one of the absolute greatest ever!!! ... Close contenders: Rd 17 1999: https://youtu.be/1w1gpfUR3v0 Rd 17 2019: https://youtu.be/tbxbKwtZ2Tc
22.01.2022 2020 RD 5 REVIEW - COLLINGWOOD This was a win to savour! The Bombers were already gone 15 minutes into the game and headed for a 10-goal loss, before they rallied like champions to gain a strong lead and then survived a late fightback from Collingwood to claim bragging rights. It might not have been ANZAC Day, but it was as close as we could get in this crazy 2020 season!
21.01.2022 2020 RD 17 OPPONENT - PORT ADELAIDE POWER BEST EVER WIN: Rd 1 2000 We have a pretty poor overall record against the Power so not a whole lot of wins to choose from here. But who could ever forget the massive 94-point victory we had over them to kick off our Premiership year in 2000, that also served as the opening game for Docklands, Colonial Stadium, the Dome, Marvel...whatever you want to call it. ... Close contenders: Rd 23 2011: https://youtu.be/ds4GHMWyBBU Rd 12 2017: https://youtu.be/SsyWggqsOwM
19.01.2022 OK Bomber fans, we're all had a really crappy week! So here's something that may hopefully cheer you up at least a little bit. For a while now I've been working on a career highlights package of Mark Mercuri and I've finally finished it, so here it is. Enjoy this video tribute to the man they used to call the Mercedes Benz! (positive vibes only please)
19.01.2022 2020 RD 15 OPPONENT - WEST COAST EAGLES BEST EVER WIN: Rd 3 2004 This wasn't an easy choice, we've had so many great wins against the Eagles over the years. But it's hard to go past this one, a high-scoring classic that ended in a narrow six-point victory. Embroiled in controversy during the week for his umpiring comments, James Hird was inspirational on his way to 34 possessions and three goals, including the match-winner with seconds to spare that resulted in his iconic fan... hug! Close contenders: Rd 16 1993: https://youtu.be/sO4ivcNtNIE Rd 14 2013: https://youtu.be/VIaujo4Wrwo
18.01.2022 2020 RD 5 OPPONENT - COLLINGWOOD NEW UPLOAD: Rd 8 1987 A real blast from the past for this week's new upload. Here we have a comfortable victory over the Pies at Waverley back in 1987. This game saw the debut of dual premiership utility Dean Wallis, check out all that hair!!!
18.01.2022 2020 RD 16 OPPONENT - GEELONG CATS BEST EVER WIN: Rd 15 2011 What a win this was! Coming off a number of poor losses and facing the so far undefeated Cats, the Bombers were gone after Geelong got off to a flier with the first three majors. A big run of goals turned the tables and put the Bombers well clear before the Cats clawed their way back in the final term. Jake Melksham kicked the sealer in the dying minutes and secured one of the most memorable of four-point victories ...for the Dons! Close contenders: Rd 6 1993: https://youtu.be/6X8sbp3IrWo Rd 7 1996: https://youtu.be/u7uxcJiCPP0
17.01.2022 2020 RD 9 OPPONENT - BRISBANE LIONS NEW UPLOAD: Rd 12 1999 After a tight first half, the Bombers managed to pull away enough from the inaccurate Brisbane Lions to notch up an 18-point victory to sure up their place in the top four. Mark Mercuri, Michael Long and Gary Moorcroft were the stars, but Darren Bewicks long running goal in the third term was surely the highlight of the night (watch from the 6.35 mark)
17.01.2022 ROUND 14 OPPONENT - HAWTHORN HAWKS NEW UPLOAD: Rd 10 1998 Get pumped for the game tomorrow afternoon by reliving a classic, close encounter against the Hawks back in 1998. You'll need to click the URL to watch the video, the normal YouTube thumbnail isn't working for some reason... https://youtu.be/ZmltCuYc-14
17.01.2022 We experienced the joy of beating Carlton THREE times in 2000 and this was the first of them in Round 5. Let's hope to dish out some of this treatment in 2021!
16.01.2022 2020 RD 13 OPPONENT - RICHMOND TIGERS BEST EVER WIN: Rd 9 2007 Perhaps not the best win we've EVER had against the Tigers but it was certainly the most exciting finish to a Dreamtime match. 3 goals down with 10 minutes to go the match looked gone, but a remarkable fightback from the Bombers delivered a stirring victory! ... Close contenders: QF 2001: https://youtu.be/Ec6gCnhZZTM Rd 17 2000: https://youtu.be/0ras4VlEr0A
16.01.2022 2020 RD 9 OPPONENT - BRISBANE LIONS BEST EVER WIN: Rd 17 2006 Having not won a game for sixteen consecutive weeks Essendon fans deserved a victory late in 2006, and they got it in this high-scoring cracker! Scott Lucas was on fire with a then career-high seven goals, while James Hird kicked four, as did Kepler Bradley of all people. Didn't the Bomber fans love it!!! ... Close contenders: Rd 16 2003:https://youtu.be/621JaLJ-FlM Rd 21 1997: https://youtu.be/hFBIptrEjPw
15.01.2022 2020 RD 18 OPPONENT - MELBOURNE DEMONS NEW UPLOAD: Rd 18 1995 The second time I've uploaded a game against Melbourne this year, thanks to the postponement of our original clash in Round 3. Enjoy this 1995 match featuring great games from the big guys in Alessio, Salmon and Somerville. With the 2020 season coming to a rather disappointing end, stayed tuned to my page in the next couple of weeks for a special upload to hopefully cheer up some of you Bomber fans out there!
14.01.2022 2020 RD 18 OPPONENT - MELBOURNE DEMONS Just re-sharing my upload from earlier in the season when we were supposed to have played Melbourne!
13.01.2022 2020 RD 3 OPPONENT - MELBOURNE BEST EVER WIN: Rd 2 2016 I was highly tempted to have the 2000 Grand Final as our best ever win against the Demons, but decided to go a little left of field. Still reeling from the ASADA sanctions that saw 34 past and present Bombers suspended for unsubstantiated doping violations, Essendon relied on a number of 'top-up' players to complete their 2016 playing list and many in the footy world were convinced they wouldn't win a game all year. In f...act, it only took until Round 2 when the undermanned Bombers pulled off a huge upset against the Demons, proving that NOBODY should ever write us off in any situation! As great as the 2000 GF was, I think this win meant more for so many reasons!!! Close contenders: 2000 Grand Final: https://youtu.be/yS5vkBePw4s Rd 13 2007: https://youtu.be/8d5MH7BQlMI
12.01.2022 2020 RD 4 OPPONENT - CARLTON BEST EVER WIN: 1993 Grand Final Beating the arch rival is always great, but nothing gets better than beating them in a Grand Final! This was the famous year that the Baby Bombers stunned the footy world by claiming a 15th Premiership that nobody though possible. The game is best remembered for Michael Long's scintillating Norm Smith medal-winning performance and long running goal that definitely wasn't touched by Steve Silvagni. 1st Half: http...s://youtu.be/WBCdsh3-h4U 2nd Half: https://youtu.be/9wpvbtwMHS0 Close Contenders: Rd 18 1998: https://youtu.be/idGPyFPtjbE Rd 3 2009: https://youtu.be/d4YcBZvU0qY
12.01.2022 2020 RD 8 OPPONENT - ADELAIDE NEW UPLOAD: Rd 14 1992 Going back a while for this one, but these highlights comes from our first ever away win against the Crows at Footy Park. Paul Salmon was the star with nine goals, will we ever see a forward kick a bag as big as that again???
12.01.2022 Congratulations Jordan Ridley on a well-deserved Crichton Medal
11.01.2022 2020 RD 4 OPPONENT - CARLTON NEW UPLOAD: Rd 1 1999 What better way to start off a season than with a victory over the old enemy! 1999 began with a comfortable 39-point win over Carlton on a warm Thursday night, Mark Mercuri starring with 23 disposals and two goals including an absolute pearler in the 2nd term. Watch from the 1.40 mark to see Mercs at his elusive best!
11.01.2022 2020 RD 16 OPPONENT - GEELONG CATS NEW UPLOAD: Rd 13 2003 Remember when Jobe Watson debuted but only had two handballs and was dropped for the rest of the season? Well here are the highlights from that match in 2003 against this week's opponent, Geelong!
11.01.2022 Last time we had such a drought without a finals win was 1983, where we hadn't made the semis since 1968. Here's a look back at out first semi final appearance for 15 years. This team features the core of our 84/85 Premiership sides like Daniher, Watson, Madden, Van Der Haar, Merrett and co
08.01.2022 2020 RD 11 OPPONENT - GOLD COAST SUNS BEST EVER WIN: Rd 6 2011 In this 'footy frenzy' we have to move on quickly and we'll come up against the Suns on Wednesday night, so don't forget! Our best ever win against Gold Coast came the very first time we played them in 2011. After kicking a record 15 unanswered goals in the first quarter the Dons were never going to be beaten and eventually emerged victors to the tune of 139 points! ... Close contenders: Rd 21 2016: https://youtu.be/TX4Uy1woIUY Rd 22 2014: https://youtu.be/YnbJI4HOz1A
08.01.2022 2020 RD 13 OPPONENT - RICHMOND TIGERS NEW UPLOAD: Rd 16 1998 Get yourselves pumped for tonight's clash against the Tigers with highlights from a see-sawing encounter against them way back in 1998!
08.01.2022 OK I usually prefer to keep it positive and not blame the umpires but f*** me we got royally screwed tonight!!! Every time we got any momentum the umps plucked some ridiculous free or 50m out of their you-know-whats and gifted Richmond goals. I haven't been one of these conspiracy theorists who say the AFL's out to get us but Christ I'm starting to come around to that way of thinking!!!
08.01.2022 2020 RD 6 REVIEW - NORTH MELBOURNE Yes it was scrappy, yes it was grinding, and yes if theyd been accurate early the Bombers could have run away with it. But Essendons stint in their Queensland hub still got off to a great start with a 14-point win over North Melbourne at Metricon Stadium. Theyre in the top four with a game in hand!
07.01.2022 Can't help myself, I have to re-share this!!! http://chng.it/QgyxFSvDhZ
06.01.2022 2020 RD 12 OPPONENT: ST KILDA NEW UPLOAD: Rd 10 1991 Another flashback to the days of suburban footy, this time a relatively comfortable win over the Saints at Moorabbin in 1991, featuring the not-so-household names of David Robertson, Paul Morrish, Brad Fox and Ian McMullin for the Bombers. And check out Gavin Wanganeen's mark!!!
05.01.2022 2020 RD 11 OPPONENT - GOLD COAST SUNS (Sort of) NEW UPLOAD: Rd 9 1988 Once again I already have every win we've ever had against Gold Coast on my channel, so I've gone with another Gold Coast-based team...Brisbane Bears. In this Friday night encounter the Dons kicked a massive score of 29.20.194 to thrash the Bears by 140 points. Unlikely to happen tomorrow night though I would think...
05.01.2022 2020 ROUND 15 OPPONENT - WEST COAST EAGLES NEW UPLOAD: Rd 15 2000 If we can play tomorrow night's game with even half the passion and fight that Kevin Sheedy showed in this 2000 encounter with the Eagles, it'll go a long way to us winning the match! Who here remembers Sheeds' infamous throat-slitting gesture to Mitchell White?
04.01.2022 RIP Dr Bruce Reid, thank you for everything you did for our beloved footy club. You will be missed
04.01.2022 2020 RD 6 OPPONENT - NORTH MELBOURNE NEW UPLOAD: Rd 3 1997 A nice seven-goal win over the reigning premiers to go 3-0 up at the start of 1997. Check out the MONSTER goal from our champion James Hird at the 15-minute mark of the video!
03.01.2022 2020 RD 7 OPPONENT - WESTERN BULLDOGS BEST EVER WIN: Rd 14 2001 This wasn't an easy one to pick, we haven't had a lot of what I'd call classic games against the Doggies. So in the end I went for the game that featured 'the mark'. The sky scraping effort of Gary Moorcroft over Brad Johnson has become etched in footy folklore. I'm sure it's the best mark ever taken by a Bomber, was it the best mark taken by anyone ever??? ... Close contenders: Rd 19 2003: https://youtu.be/UGuISOnV85o Rd 1 2011: https://youtu.be/H8qko3gtea4
03.01.2022 ROUND 14 REVIEW - HAWTHORN How the hell did we win this match yesterday? Played like an absolute train wreck in the first half then stormed home like a bullet train after half time to win from 36 points down. Great performances all round from McGrath, Merrett, Langford and co, but Joe Daniher was the biggest talking point. Will he stay? Will he go?
03.01.2022 2020 RD 8 OPPONENT - ADELAIDE BEST EVER WIN: Prelim Final 1993 I defy anybody to disagree with me on this choice. Seven goals down at half time against the Crows in the penultimate match of 1993, it looked like curtains for the Bombers' season. But a magnificent fightback led by the likes of Michael Long and Darren Bewick saw the Dons claw back the deficit and hit the lead with minutes to go. Tim Watson kicked the sealer right at the death and the Bombers were through to the ...Grand Final and would go on to win arguably the most remarkable premiership in their proud history Close contenders: Rd 17 2011: https://youtu.be/u-rxBuJlpzQ Rd 1 2013: https://youtu.be/s2W2EAKn4hQ
02.01.2022 2020 RD 7 OPPONENT - WESTERN BULLDOGS NEW UPLOAD: Rd 6 2000 Yes everyone knows the Bulldogs were the only side to beat the Bombers in 2000 and they wont stop going on about it! But what most people dont remember is in the earlier game that year, the Bombers absolutely spanked the Bulldogs to the tune of 63 points for their sixth win in a row to start the season.
02.01.2022 2020 RD 14 OPPONENT - HAWTHORN HAWKS BEST EVER WIN: 1984 Grand Final Hard to go past this one, after the humiliation of '83 it looked like the Bombers would lose back-to-back Grand Finals when trailing the Hawks by 23 at three quarter time. But an amazing nine goal to two final term flipped the game on its head and delivered Essendon its first flag since 1965, coincidentally kicking the exact same score 14.21.105 as they'd done 19 years earlier. Of all our Premierships with s...urviving footage, most if not all would say this is the best of them! Close contenders: Rd 22 2009: https://youtu.be/5w57TFyKfo8 Rd 2 2015: https://youtu.be/1jIah-KX1Dc
02.01.2022 2020 RD 8 REVIEW - ADELAIDE Against the bottom of the table Crows, Essendon should probably have won by a lot more than they did. But in this strangest of AFL seasons every win is vital, and the Bombers held on for a heart-stopping three-point victory at Adelaide Oval to rebound well from their previous weeks disappointment.
02.01.2022 A look back at the first victory in our glorious 1993 season, a huge thumping of the Swans at the SCG. This was our only win in the first five rounds yet the Baby Bombers recovered brilliantly to win Premiership #15!
