Josh McElgunn

@ScooterMcNeice Affectionately known as ‘Cue in the rack’ time

Weird stat of the day: 4th Qtr combined scores in 2026 for EFC and opposition Ess 13.5 83 Opp 8.10 58

@SilentGhost263 @CamTaylor2293 Was really poor defensively too. Was responsible for forward 50 entry turnovers and then had no tank or desire to clean it up on the rebound

@CamTaylor2293 2 score involves total from those 17, got the ball, wasn't impactful with it most of the time and only the 2 tackles. truly just think he needs to find form as a forward in the VFL, fwiw hes the last on that list i'd drop but i think we need more speed and pressure up forward.

Selection: Out: Langford - yikes Perkins - find VFL form Prior - just meh Caldwell/Parish - slow/lazy In: Kako (if fit) - speed, fwd threat + pressure Gresham - see above Tsatas - clearance & territory El-hawli - legspeed Structure: Durham Forward Tsatas & Sharp full time mid

@arti_g7 @eloiseg_31 Dustin Fletcher isn’t dead

@eloiseg_31 Such as? As much as ive never seen a system under us look what he has too work with? Only one man can save us and he died 2026 years ago

Any footy journos on here going to be at Brad Scott’s press conference this week? I have some very specific questions as a bombers fan….

@jacksondavey McKay was the only serviceable defender. Redman and McGrath were very ordinary in defence. Bout time they stepped up and stop getting caught behind, outbodied and being so slow to set up for the rebound. We enter our 50 poorly, u know that, so get ready for it to come back fast

Watch the defense here from Redman and you can see the criticism is warranted. Easy to rack stats while you're giving oppo 15m of space... This isn't a kid, this is a 28 year old with nearly 150 games played who's just come out after half time. #godons

@ScooterMcNeice Watching blokes like Perkins turn it over on fwd entry, only to half jog back on def (along with redman & McGrath), avoid taking a body, hands on hips while opp mids & fwds walk into open fwd50 was disgraceful. Unfit? Lazy? Dumb? All above? Even young players know to man up

There will be a lot of Brad Scott posts. He ultimately is responsible. But this EFC member is also looking squarely at players as the system they had been working on went out the window in game 1 & a midfield which is full of experienced players was soundly beaten in all areas.

@ScooterMcNeice Did we do a pre season? This side has been gassed since half time.

Well that completely sucked. Outside of Sharp, not one other positive I could think of so far tbh. Just the same easy transition and spread from an opposition.

@AnthonyPHoran @rharris334 Bendigo & Lara etc aren’t small & ageing tho. Same with Metro clubs folding. The AFL could do a lot more to help at grassroots with AFLVIC registration costs, insurance coverage, bureaucracy on club volunteers, grants, payments for players getting drafted etc. it would all help

@rharris334 What exactly can the AFL do about the economic decline & ageing of the population of a small country town?

‘The AFL don’t want to know about it’: Town’s 153-year-old footy club on verge of extinction theage.com.au/sport/afl/the-…

@FOXFOOTY Who at Fox footy is running the hate campaign? Every time Merrett, Welsh, etc & now Solomon is mentioned the leading tagline is negative and inflammatory. Photo linking to Hird trying to stir shit up. Just write your report and leave the opinions at the door. Woman’s weekly trash

"ONLY ESSENDON..." In a unique move, a Bombers board member has stepped down to join Brad Scott's coaching panel. DETAILS >> bit.ly/4hsrDOD

@philltee Hawthorn should draft him then

A good pick up for any team that thinks they lack a mature body in the midfield and some leadership. Not the quickest player, or the most skilful by foot, however will get his hands on the ball and help your team win a clearance. #GoHawthorn

@PodricoVargas Look at the head turning offers made for Petracca & Curnow. Real offers. Merrett’s worth to Ess is greater than Curnow or Trac’s to the Dees/ Blues due to the lack of wider talent at Essendon. Had to be a top 10 (like Dee’s got) or a starting 23 player (Hayward at blues) inc

Of course David King blames Hawthorn. Read the room David. We actually said yes to everything Bombers wanted… 4 1sts and hustwaite who they courted for six months. And they still came back at the last minute and wanted a future second thrown in. They were never serious

@WizardEnjoyer34 I think… if the hawks had Merrett they might have been 1st. I think if Essendon didn’t have Merrett they’d be 18th anyway. So I guess if you don’t go down the ladder but can stop Hawthorn going up- it’s a win for Essendon

2026 AFL ladder prediction 1. Lions 2. Suns 3. Hawks 4. Cats 5. Crows 6. Swans 7. GWS 8. Pies 9. Freo 10. Dogs 11. Port 12. Saints 13. Blues 14. North 15. Dees 16. Tigers 17. Eagles 18. Bombers What do we all think? 🤔🤔🤔

@AFL Either were Essendon

"We just weren't prepared to agree to a ridiculous one (trade)." Hawthorn footy boss Rob McCartney addresses the club's pursuit of Zach Merrett. Watch The Deadline Debrief LIVE: afl.com.au/trade

@JefHill1 @TheSashPod I can see how hawks see it like that, but in reality hawthorn would’ve got a bonafide star and Essendon pot luck in comp drafts. Welsh’s stance has been surprisingly galvanising amongst the fan base. He made a bold call and now has the opportunity to see where it takes us.

@Barge19 @TheSashPod He put his ego above the long term benefits of the club. Would've been a win win but now Essendon are with 3 less 1st rounders and a player who might’ve turned out to be something for a 30 yr old that wants out and won't be there for any finals. 20+ yrs makes sense now

Don't think anyone wins from this Zach has tarnished his reputation His manager looks like a fool Hawks don't get their man We have to manage someone who doesn't want to be here And I have talk about it Everyone loses

@BradKlibansky @HawksInsiders Henry Hustwaite for 5?

The number 5 and 9 will both be available at the Hawks next season. An Interesting 👀 see who gets the two famous numbers! @HawksInsiders

@tommorris32 how does Tom Petroro comes out of all this looking? He reps Merrett, Mitchell and Scott- and it’s been a tactical mess from day one

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell called Zach Merrett this morning from the USA to reaffirm how much he wants Essendon's captain to join the club and check in on him. It's abundantly clear Merrett still wants to join the Hawks. His manager Tom Petroro warned the Bombers yesterday that if he stays, the same happens next year and he's worth less as a 31 year-old via a trade than what he is now. Essendon officials and the board acknowledge this reality but are so far remaining steadfast. @FootyonNine @9NewsMelb @traderadio @1116sen

@grandoldgame @FOXFOOTY @essendonfc Don’t dismiss that he may be both

@FOXFOOTY You’d have to say either Zaharakis hates the club or is as thick as two planks! There is absolutely no other reason why you’d publicly say this during trade week. 🤦🏼‍♂️baffling @essendonfc

The 226-game Bomber didn't hold back in his comparison to the club's state this time last decade 😬 WHAT WAS SAID 📻 bit.ly/46VgGjQ

@NDhillon82 @A_Jacobs0n @StevoMedia Haha doxing too! Mate you’re nailing it today! Go you😂😂

@Barge19 @A_Jacobs0n @StevoMedia I wonder what your wife and daughters would say about your immaturity.

Gia such an outstanding person and players' man. Huge get by Haw.

@NDhillon82 @A_Jacobs0n @StevoMedia Post another one of your funny memes. You’re doing great. 👍 😂

@Barge19 @A_Jacobs0n @StevoMedia So so educated with your replies. Why would you even bother being a tool

@NDhillon82 @A_Jacobs0n @StevoMedia There he is 😂

@Barge19 @A_Jacobs0n @StevoMedia