AFL.com.au says:
No matter how on-field results play out, the Bombers cannot miss the top eight, but they appear to have hit the wall after three successive losses by a combined tally of 188 points. While a top-four berth is still mathematically possible, in reality it is hopeful. How they rebound against solid opposition over the next three weeks might dictate just how far they progress in the finals.
The coach says:
You have to look at the totality of the whole season and we have had an ordinary three weeks but we can turn that around. We will freshen the guys up again in six days and it is always a great game between North and Essendon so we have to be able to defend their run and hopefully score some goals ourselves. James Hird 12/08/13
The run home:
Rd 21: North Melbourne at Etihad Stadium
Rd 22: Carlton at the MCG
Rd 23: Richmond at the MCG
