The football world has put Port Adelaide to the sword in recent seasons for failing to take its opportunities come September. But Essendon coach Kevin Sheedy said his team could hardly brag about its performances come finals’ time. ""We failed just like Port Adelaide did last year. We were there with a chance and we didn’t get anywhere. We need to grab it this year,"" Sheedy said yesterday. It was an honest assessment and his player’s will have been made well aware of the opportunity that will present itself this weekend. A Preliminary Final berth is on offer – grab it with both hands.