The silver linings for battered Essendon Bombers
When his first goal landed with a pleasant shot, his family and his friends at the stands were very pleased.
“This means everything,” McMahon said in the rooms after the match. “I can’t wait to see the images after that [after the game]. I looked at the big screen and saw everyone was going on. He made my heart jump. That was what I wanted to play.
Liam McMahon, one of the bombers, was embraced by family and friends after the match against GWS Giants.Credit: AFL Photos through Getty Images
“[It’s] Frankly [my] Do not fulfill… To be able to say that I can play Afl football. But yes to see their faces and everything was just the best moment. “
Essendon coach Brad Scott was not surprised by McMahon’s effect in front of the goal.
“Yes, they really have good qualities, Liam. Kick is definitely one of them. He is a beautiful kick, kicking, kicking, kicking.”
“We had a strong doubt that he would find a way to hit the scorebord because he has every level he played.
“I am not sure that there is a player who manages the goalkeeper in VFL for two separate clubs in the same season. You should do something right to do this.”
McMahon, after finally having the chance to “live right now” for the next 24 hours.
“Yes, I definitely thought [my opportunity] He wouldn’t come. There were times after listed in Collingwood, you know, you can have a mentality of going back to suburban Footy and just making some kind of money and finding a normal, stable job and swimming through the system. ”
“But no, I knew I wanted to reach my dream. Something I wanted for my friends and my family, more than me, to see them, you know, ahead. [been] It’s a really hard journey, but I’m grateful for being here. “
After losing Richmond in a very active conflict in MCG, Essendon expanded its coaching difficulties with a ruthlessly challenging list of Essendon. After the defeat of the GWS, the club had a clue that embraced or actually benefits.
Jake Stringer from Giants is running during the 19 round AFL match between Essendon bombers and GWS Giants.Credit: Getty Images
“We don’t really want to focus on difficulties or negativities, Scott said Scott.
“In fact, we want to rise to the challenge and be an enormous football club. The message is the same. We want to have better usability, but we have 23 suitable players every week. And we give the men who deserve it.
“But the men entering [have earned their opportunity]. Liam McMahon won the opportunity. He’s not talented to him. “
When asked whether there was “silver primer” to expose the new players, including Draftees in the middle of the season, Scott said “undoubtedly”.
“We are always trying to find ways to step forward and continue to be better as a team,” he said.
“A lot of supporters [would] Watch playing tonight and watch some players. I don’t think anyone can blame anyone’s efforts and intentions and their ability to compete. They could definitely question our execution and we will continue to work with them.
“Blakiston, something else I put in the category you know, we want him to prepare him as a ridge, go in and play as a rough spare, and he plays as an important defender and I think he does a good job in conditions.
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“We are really eager to see him on a pickup.”
He waited for about five years for the McMahon moment. He will enjoy this weekend, but he argues that he will not re -publish his career requests immediately.
“Live for the next 24 hours,” he said.
“I will not look too far because I looked forward in the past and I did not go to my way. So I will take a step every time.”
