Mason Redman has doubled down on his damning criticism of Essendon's woeful start against Fremantle, while predicted a sharp response in Friday night's AFL blockbuster.
The annual Dreamtime At The 'G clash against Richmond is the start of a crucial three-game block for the slumping Bombers.
They were awful in the first quarter last Sunday against Fremantle. The game was effectively over when the Dockers waltzed out of the centre square and kicked three goals in the first few minutes.
That prompted a verbal barrage from coach Brad Scott at quarter-time. Bombers defender Redman said post-match that their start was not up to AFL standard - or any standard.
But Essendon out-scored Fremantle in the second half while going down by 43 points, and Redman is upbeat that the Bombers can carry that momentum into Friday's marquee clash against the injury-ravaged Tigers.
