Good words from the acting captain. The loss was disappointing but we have to look forwards to next week. Next week I would hope that stadium is packed to the brim with Red And Black and those scarves and jackets are flying against the Eagles. We are not pushovers and we will recover our pride and respect next Saturday. Source: essendonfc.au Essendon midfielder Brendon Goddard believes it is important his side focus on each week as it comes rather then look towards a finals campaign. The Bombers most likely need to win two of their last three games of the season against West Coast, Carlton and the Gold Coast to make the eight after Friday night’s loss to Richmond. Goddard said he was confident his side had what it took to stay focused on the task ahead of them. “As long as we stay process driven then we will be in a good place,” Goddard said. “We know the position we are in, everyone is well aware of it, we are not going to hide away from the fact that we need to win. “It is important that we focus on who we are playing in each particular week. “When you do get caught up talking finals at this time of year with the position we are in it does become overwhelming and a burden. “It is important for us to stay focused on the task at hand and if we do play finals that is just a result of what has happened over the last three weeks.” The acting captain said his side was continuing to learn a number of important lessons throughout this season due to the number of close losses they have conceded. “In our particular case old habits die hard and I think that is prevalent in our case, when times get tough boys go back to bad habits,” Goddard said. “The more you are in that position the more comfortable you get and obviously winning or losing you learn because you review those situational plays in games.” Goddard agreed with coach Mark Thompson’s question of ‘when’ following the loss to Richmond. “We just tend to keep going back and we talked about the difference between being good and great is about five to ten per cent.” “It is not actually a big thing but it is the hardest bit to overcome, getting to the edge and taking that last step over the edge. “It is a matter of when are we willing to take that step or are we happy to be an average footy team, how important is it to you? “We have made great in roads, I have been really excited about the inroad that we have made this year.” Essendon face West Coast next Saturday afternoon at Etihad Stadium. #backourboys #fightforfinals
Posted on: Sat, 09 Aug 2014 23:36:16 +0000
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