Vice President of Deafblind Victoria, Essendon FC member. Video games, music and sports are my passion. All views are mine and not that of my employer.
#godons
Today I attended the Grand Final parade and AFL Footy festival.
I got to meet my favorite Essendon player Sam Draper, meeting him made my day and year.
We spent several minutes chatting and speaks highly of Brad Scott.
You're a legend Drapes!
Go Bombers! 😊
On this day in 2012 Essendon's Jobe Watson became the sixth player in club history to win the Brownlow medal polling 30 votes ahead of Trent Cotchin and Sam Mitchell.
@SENSportsday
Did you cry when Jordan Lewis, Sam Mitchell, Luke Hodge and Lance Franklin joined rival clubs? Why are you crying about Ben wanting to join Essendon? C'mon Clarko, you're getting hand outs from the AFL over the next few Drafts. Keep crying mate. 😂🤣
#OnThisDay
in Essendon history: in 1992, a kid by the name of J. Hird was a late inclusion against St Kilda. Fair to say, he went on to become one of the greatest player in Club history. (and an even better person too)
#DonTheSash
@superfooty
@heraldsunmick
The AFL, the wider AFL community, ASADA and WADA all owe James Hird and Essendon34 a huge apology for abusing them since 2013. Jobe deserves his Brownlow as well.
#OnThisDay
in Essendon history: Hirdy got unfairly suspended, Essendon booted out of Finals (replaced by our fiercest arch rival) , Lost Draft picks and largest fine given. Greatest injustice of all time.
#StandByHird
#JusticeForThe34
#NeverForget
On this day in 2010, James Hird Essendon great was appointed coach. He went on to coach the club to Finals in 2011 and 2013, coached Jobe to Brownlow success in 2012 and was unfairly suspended in 2014 and returned to coach the club to a famous win over the Hawks in 2015.
#OnThisDay
in Essendon history: Carlton were "unbackable favorites" to win the AFL Grand Final. The Baby Bombers came out to play and destroyed the Blues by 9 goals, Michael Long won the Norm Smith Medal with 33 disposals and 2 goals, winning our 15th Flag.
#godons
#boundbyblue
@theheraldsun
There's a time and place for protest but why on Earth would you do it when kids are on stage getting ready to perform? Handled brilliantly by the hosts and the show goes on.
#CarolsbyCandlelight
Happy 150th to
@essendonfc
! On this day 150 years ago, We played our first match against
@CarltonFC
beginning a long and proud history and rivalry with the Blues. Can't wait to celebrate this milestone on Friday night. Go Dons! :)
On this day in 2012, Essendon's Jobe Watson polled 30 votes ahead of Trent Cotchin and Sam Mitchell to become our sixth Brownlow Medallist.
#DonTheSash
@essendonfc
Do everything possible to clear Zach and ensure he leads us out on ANZAC Day. Take this to the Tribunal and hire Patrick Cripps's lawyer :)
@essendonfc
This is excellent from the Board to support a First Nations Voice in Parliament. It's the right thing to do considering the Club's long standing relationship with our First Nations players and staff. As a member, I support the Club's decision.
The fact Hirdy put his hand up to coach again after what he went through previously speaks volume of his strength and character. Let the process play out and wishing Hirdy and others the best of luck. Feeling the vibe return again!!!
#godons
This week, I was elected Vice President of Deafblind Victoria- where I currently work in a variety of roles. I'm honoured to be givein this important leadership position within my community. LFG! :)
#DeafblindPride
@essendonfc
Says it from the heart, that was tough Devon, hopefully our supporters realise how much you truely care for the Essendon footy club despite the constant calls for you to get dropped and bagging you on a weekly basis. All the best in retirement
Signed on as a member of
@essendonfc
for 2023. A new era begins and it's time to give Brad and the players our full support. Jump on board as a member and enjoy the ride. Go Bombers! :)
#godons
#OnThisDay
in Essendon history: James Hird was appointed coach of Essendon in 2010. Two Finals series, first ever Rising Star winner and coaching a Brownlow medal winner were some of Hirdy's coaching achievements as coach. Fair to say, We're back to square one 12 years later.
@SuperRugby
@Fijian_Drua
Well done to Fiji for knocking off the reigning Champions who were cocky enough to field a second string side thinking they'd get the W. Serves them right, now get what they deserve, an L.
#DRUvCRU
#SuperRugbyPacific
Proud as punch to renew my membership with
@EFC_Membership
for 2022. I believe in the direction Ben Rutten is taking us in and our players are exciting to watch. Let's make our 150th a year to remember! :)
#DonTheSash
@essendonfc
@3AWisfootball
Maybe you should've struck the same deal for Collingwood Eddie, that way you don't have to complain about something that took place 24 years ago.
Smart business from Essendon.
#OnThisDay
in Essendon history: 10 years ago Jobe Watson became the sixth player in Club history to win the Brownlow Medal polling 30 votes ahead of Runners up Trent Cotchin and Sam Mitchell. :) :)
@essendonfc
Welcome and congratulations for being appointed our new coach Brad. Looking forward to a new era with you taking the reigns. Let's get behind Brad the Don. Go Bombers! :)
#godons
#OnThisDay
in Essendon history: in 2015, the Anti Doping Tribunal were comfortably satisfied that there were no banned substances at the Club, clearing Essendon34 and allowing Jobe to keep his Brownlow.
#OnThisDay
in Essendon history: I attended a training session at PEGS and had one of the greatest moment in my life meeting then Essendon Coach James Hird as well as Simon Goodwin, Bomber Thompson and several EFC players. (Fletch, Hille and Welsh) A Day I will never forget.
#OnThisDay
in Essendon history: James Hird stepped down as coach- still remember the shock and saddness I felt when he fronted the media. Strangely enough, there is a tinge of saddness with what's taking place right now at the club. Hopefully brighter times ahead.
@essendonfc
Simply embarrassing, unacceptable and just utterly humiliating to lose to the bottom side. This is seriously disappointing. Last week played so well, then all come undone. Goodness me, stayed up late for this?
#DonTheSash
@essendonfc
Boom! Well done Zachy Champ for signing on with a lifelong commitment to
@essendonfc
. Thank you so much for having faith in our direction. Let's get that 17th Flag for you Go the Dons! :)
#DonTheZach
#godons
Pleased to announce I signed up as a foundation member of our AFLW team
@essendonfcw
. This year will be a historic year for our Club and I'm excited to see what lies ahead for us. Good luck to Maddy Prespakis and the AFLW Bombers in season 7.
#UnitedByTheSash
After watching first two rounds of the AFL season, I'm pleased to announce I am now officially a member of
@CarltonFC
. Vossy has done a great job as coach and they're on the right track to becoming the next powerhouse in the AFL.
#BoundByBlue
@essendonfc
You didn't have to explain your reasons Truck, it's all good. Just do whatever you and the players feel comfortable with and just ignore the external commentary.
@superfooty
@MaccaHeraldSun
North definitely should keep the Good Friday game.
They're not used to playing in big games, give them time and they'll win one eventually.
Carlton have been a rabble longer than North, now they're "Premiership favourites"
On this day in Essendons history: 22 years ago, Dockland Stadium hosted it's first ever AFL game. Michael Long scored the first goal and We absolutely smashed Port Adelaide by 94 points.
@DanielAndrewsMP
So sad to hear of Father Bob's passing. A great Australian who lived a life supporting communities around him. Thanks so much for contributing to Social Justice and society. You'll be missed mate, Rest in peace Father Bob.
@DanielAndrewsMP
Thank you Premier and our Health team for all your hard work over the past few months in getting us to this point. Let's enjoy the Summer with these final restrictions. Enjoy a Covid Safe Summer Victorians :)
@essendonfc
First season under Truck, played Finals, 2 Stars in the All-Australian team, many players signing contracts and a clear game plan. Building blocks for the future. Go Bombers! :)
@essendonfc
Rebuilding our Essendon brand sounds really nice, time for all of us to get behind Ben Rutten and trust him to bring back our identity. Go Bombers!
@essendonfc
2 games into his coaching career and everyone criticising Truck already. Nobody criticised Hardwick or Bomber when they spent 7 years developing their squads before winning multiple Premierships. Our time will come.
@essendonfc
This is such an enjoyable doco. From seeing us in the 70's to seeing the great man Kevin arriving and stamping his authority from day one. It's awesome seeing past players and even opposition players opening up about our great club. Bring on episodes 5 & 6.
#TheBombers
Devon Smith's outstanding season including breaking the record for most tackles in a season doesn't get selected in the
#AllAustralian
team?
#DonTheSash
@essendonfc
Thank you Jobe, Xavier and Hirdy for an awesome podcast over the past 10 weeks. Been awesome listening to you every week. Bring on the Footy :)
#4X5Pod
@CricketAus
After one of the most successful Summer in recent years, this is a poor way to treat an Australian legend. JL deserve better from management and the players. Wishing Justin every success with whatever comes next.
@essendonfc
Last year some of our players talked about not wanting to be part of a mediocre club anymore.
After a brilliant start to the season, We dish that up after Quartertime.
EFC Supporters have enough of this, please, do better next week.
Go Bombers.
@essendonfc
This is so good, welcome back to Essendon and Footy Walla. Time to get the song Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti back on the airwaves again. Let's go Walla! :) :) :)
#godons
@essendonfc
Another week, another defeat. 8 years and counting since We last defeated them. Gonna keep riding this tough time and hopefully We have brighter days ahead. Carn Bombers! :)
@AFL
@RileyBev
These Rolling Fixtures was needed during Lockdown but now that period is over, there's no need for this.
Make it easier for Fans and wider AFL community if you just stick to releasing a full Fixture again.
@essendonfc
The comeback story is in motion. This would have to be the biggest comeback since 2017 if Hurls takes the field this season. Keep it up Champ, you've had it tough lately :)
@thefrontbar7
This is awesome, it's fantastic to see Ben is in a much better place now and living life.
Keep up your good works Ben, hopefully you'll be in the Australian Rules Hall of Fame down the track.
Merry Xmas to all my Twitter followers. Thanks for all your interactions this year in which has been an incredibly tough year for obvious reasons. Let's hope the mighty Bombers will have a better year in 2021.
#DonTheSash
@7NewsMelbourne
@cleary_mitch
This is brilliant. It's great that Jake and others are exploring different Faiths and Religion instead of just catering towards Christianity.
This is obviously helping you become the player you are right now.
Keep dominating for us Mate.
@essendonfc
Tough calls to leave Massimo and Jye out of the side but anytime you have DP3 and Pidge available, gotta make tough calls. Call out to Essendon supporters
going to the game, please give Spike, Hirdy and Solly a standing ovation. Go Bombers!
#godons
@essendonfc
Walla, you're a Champion mate. Just know that majority of us are behind you. Can't wait to see you run out on the Footy field again in front of a massive fan base next year. Go Walla! :)
@essendonfc
Shake hands and move on. Joe has served us well when fit: won the Crichton Medal, 4 leading Club goalkicking awards and an All-Australian. Good luck with the move interstate.
@essendonfc
Congratulations for signing on Archie. You haven't taken a backward step since joining us. Hopefully this is the Perk up needed to get our season back on track. Upwards and onwards Perko! :)
Thanks for the Birthday Tweets Twitter- especially from fellow Essendon supporters. Always appreciate you taking the time to message me. Want nothing more than to see our great Club back to winning ways in 2023 under Brad Scott. Go Bombers! :)
#godons
@9NewsMelb
@tommorris32
This would be massive for the City of Melbourne and especially the NFL Fans in Australia.
There's no better place to host an NFL game than the mighty MCG.
What a bloody awesome win from
@EssendonFC
tonight! Even more brilliant to see my favorite Bomber Cale Hooker win the Tom Wills award. Go Bombers!
#AFLDonsCats
@FootyonNine
@MatthewLloyd18
@Channel9
Don't back down Lloydy. You're 100% correct. Cotchin and Mitchell's fake Brownlows will always be recognized as fake winners. Jobe is the rightful Brownlow winner.
@essendonfc
Congratulations for reaching 150 games Zach, you're a true professional on and off field. You always give 100% every game for us and this week you deserve all the attention. Let's all get behind the great man. :)
#godons
@essendonfc
Just brilliant to be a supporter of this great Club, if We can put more wins on the board, who knows We'll get a shot this year. Let's get behind Truck and the players at the home stretch. Go Bombers! :)
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@essendonfc
That was extremely disappointing to the core. We never want to see that again. Please work on defensive pressure and effort, go back to basics and go again. Don't ever dish that up again please.