We had a great season making it to the GF despite all the naysayers,shame we couldn't do better to win it but we achieved more this season than anyone thought we could.
Now onto the trading,drafting and delisting side of of things
Looks like Jetta is a lock to come home not a fan of him,atm seems to be just another Hill who plays when they please.
Not sure who gets the boot maybe Maginness,Karpany,Main
http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2015-10-05/eagles-after-more-than-just-redden-jetta
HARLEY Bennell is not on West Coast's radar, but the Eagles are looking at a host of possible trade targets including Lewis Jetta and Jack Redden, Eagles chief executive Trevor Nisbett says.
However, the Eagles are all but resigned to losing vice-captain Scott Selwood given the restricted free agent has not signed a contract for next season.
The Eagles could potentially be very active in this years NAB AFL trade and free agency period following the Grand Final loss to Hawthorn.
They have already been linked heavily with Jetta and Redden. Nisbett said the Eagles had their eyes on a number of players but ruled out any play for Bennell.
"No, Harley's not in our thinking," Nisbett said on Monday.
"We're looking at a lot of guys.
"We're looking to improve the squad. We'll go after guys we think can improve the group.
"You have to have more than one or two irons in the fire in the trade period, because you can't always get exactly the players you're after.
"We're interested in those two blokes (Jetta and Redden) for sure. But there's other players we'll be looking at to see whether they can help our squad."
Jetta has already signalled his intention to move home to WA and West Coast is in the box seat to do a deal with the Sydney Swans.
Redden has requested a trade from the Brisbane Lions and has indicated West Coast as the club of his choice rather than heading home to South Australia.
Nisbett said he did not know whether Selwood had made a decision on his future, but he was preparing for the worst and expected to know within the next two weeks.
"I guess anyone who hasn't signed a contract over the last 12 months, we're always looking at the negative that he's probably on his way out," Nisbett said.
"But he'll make that call in due course. We have left it to him now. He has to let us know what he wants to do."
Nisbett said he expected a first round draft pick as compensation for Selwood should he leave but admitted there were no guarantees from the AFL.
"They don't tell us what the rules are," Nisbett said.
"They have given us guidelines for the first time on Monday about how they look at things.
"But I think in the end, if Scott was to leave, we'd be looking for a first round draft pick because he is a club champion, he's in that age group and I'm sure he's going to get paid well. I guess, in the end that's what we'd hope for.
"But they don't tell you what compensation you're going to get so we'd have to wait on the AFL."
The Eagles might make a slight shift in their list management strategy given their success this season.
Traditionally they have focused on drafting talent and also recruiting WA players coming home, but Nisbett said they would look at recruiting some experience if it was the right fit.
"We normally draft underneath, that's always our policy," Nisbett said.
"We think if we can add another couple of senior players, that might assist us to further improve.
"If we can improve a bit more, we're a silly chance again."
http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2015-10-05/eagles-look-to-extend-simpsons-contract
WEST Coast will try to secure coach Adam Simpson on a long-term contract extension over the summer following a successful run to the Grand Final, chief executive Trevor Nisbett says.
Simpson is contracted until the end of the 2016 season. He signed a two-year deal when he was appointed at the end of 2013 with a one-year extension option for 2016, which was triggered at the end of last season.
But Nisbett said he would sit down with Simpson and his management over the summer to discuss his contract.
"We'll speak to Adam and his management over the summer first to see where they are at because obviously it is a two-way street," Nisbett said on Monday.
I reckon Jetta will be a great fit for you guys. He's an elite kick and Sydney look to use him when moving the ball inside 50 as much as possible. Put him on a wing and he'll hit JJK, Darling and Lecca lace out more often than not
Quote from: Ricochet on October 06, 2015, 02:59:28 PM
I reckon Jetta will be a great fit for you guys. He's an elite kick and Sydney look to use him when moving the ball inside 50 as much as possible. Put him on a wing and he'll hit JJK, Darling and Lecca lace out more often than not
Just had a look
This year he ranked 12th for most inside 50s in the comp but disposal efficiency was the highest of the top 42. (that is disp eff of all possies tho, and not just inside 50s)
Yeah I think Jetta is different to Hill in that he can play midfield and even half-back/half-forward. Hill is pretty much exclusively a small forward who does some incredible things but also some horrific things. Gotta take the good with the bad though I guess. I'm not sure what we'd give for Jetta as he is still under contract, but if he comes relatively cheap, then I'm keen.
Redden to replace Scooter.
And I wonder who else is on our radar... "But there's other players we'll be looking at to see whether they can help our squad."
Yeah interested to know that as well.
Quote from: elephants on October 06, 2015, 03:30:35 PM
Yeah I think Jetta is different to Hill in that he can play midfield and even half-back/half-forward. Hill is pretty much exclusively a small forward who does some incredible things but also some horrific things. Gotta take the good with the bad though I guess. I'm not sure what we'd give for Jetta as he is still under contract, but if he comes relatively cheap, then I'm keen.
Why are you comparing Jetta to Hill? Two completely different players.
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Quote from: elephants on October 06, 2015, 03:30:35 PM
Yeah I think Jetta is different to Hill in that he can play midfield and even half-back/half-forward. Hill is pretty much exclusively a small forward who does some incredible things but also some horrific things. Gotta take the good with the bad though I guess. I'm not sure what we'd give for Jetta as he is still under contract, but if he comes relatively cheap, then I'm keen.
Why are you comparing Jetta to Hill? Two completely different players.
... What?
I'm not? I'm explaining to LF how different they are?
Quote from: LF on October 04, 2015, 09:18:23 PM
Looks like Jetta is a lock to come home not a fan of him,atm seems to be just another Hill who plays when they please.
Ah OK :)
Yeah, they both can be lazy and go missing that's for sure - but when they're on they have an impact!
I know a lot of WCE fans don't really like Hill, but I've always liked him in our side. Not many small forwards that are super consistent week in week out anyway, and when he is on his pressure and goals are great
As an outsider watching the final series, I would be developing a new onfield leadership model / plan. Seemed to be all at sea too often. Footy Skills don't mean leadership I suppose. Just an observation.
Quote from: LF on October 04, 2015, 09:18:23 PM
We had a great season making it to the GF despite all the naysayers,shame we couldn't do better to win it but we achieved more this season than anyone thought we could.
Now onto the trading,drafting and delisting side of of things
Looks like Jetta is a lock to come home not a fan of him,atm seems to be just another Hill who plays when they please.
Not sure who gets the boot maybe Maginness,Karpany,Main
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-10-06/eagles-cut-three-in-wake-of-grand-final-loss (http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-10-06/eagles-cut-three-in-wake-of-grand-final-loss)
2 out of 3 LF, not bad :P
I guess its not really a surprise that Powell got the flick seeing how we proved we can survive without tall defenders. Also Barrass showed a bit when he got the chance.
Almost put Powell up there haha
Yeah reckon Karpany is lucky, but he probably has the greatest upside of any of those mentioned.
Maginness wrecked by injuries :(
WEST Coast coach Adam Simpson says he will meet with Eagles vice-captain Scott Selwood on Wednesday to discuss his playing future.
Selwood became a restricted free agent on Tuesday and it appears increasingly likely that he will leave the Eagles, having been heavily linked with a move home to Geelong.
The Eagles announced on Tuesday evening that three players, youngster Dylan Main and rookies Rowen Powell and Will Maginness, had been delisted.
But Simpson told Perth radio station 6PR on Tuesday night that no other formal discussions had taken place with the players since the Grand Final.
"We've stuck together the last few days," Simpson said.
"We're going to review the game tomorrow, which is going to be tough and then we've got our best and fairest on Friday, and that might be the day we actually reflect on the year.
"With Scott, I haven't spoken to him. I'm going to meet the players tomorrow.
"So we'll go through that process in the next couple of days. It's going to be a pretty busy trade period for a lot of clubs. It'll be unprecedented I think."
Simpson was pleased that both Lewis Jetta and Jack Redden had shown interest in moving to West Coast although he said he had not met with either player.
"That will be in the coming weeks if we go down that path," he said.
"There are a few other options around that we're looking at as well.
"We're really pleased that there's players putting their hand up saying they want to come to our club.
That's a really pleasing fact that we can deal with some of the players that want to do that."
Simpson was still coming to grips with the Grand Final loss to Hawthorn and he was bitterly disappointed that his players had not been able to execute on the day.
But he said it would be a mistake to make wholesale changes to the game-plan on the back of one bad performance.
"One thing we can't do is go into a knee-jerk reaction and decide that everything we're doing is not working because of one really bad performance, albeit it was a big one," Simpson said.
He believed the list was in very good shape to improve but said there were no guarantees that the Eagles would return to the Grand Final next year.
Simpson said he would have some challenges reshaping the defense next season when Eric Mackenzie and Mitch Brown returned from their knee injuries.
"That's going to be a new challenge for us, how we fit Eric Mackenzie and Mitch Brown back into our side and what we do with some of our players," Simpson said.
"I think we'll adapt but there might be some more teething that we've got to get through to get to that really good space that we were in this year."
Simpson also hinted that Jeremy McGovern could be moved forward next year.
"I think we'll train him up as a forward at some stage over the pre-season and it's difficult to predict where he's going to play because he keeps telling me his best position is in the ruck," Simpson said.
"So we'll wait and see on that one, but he's got the ability to play at both ends and that's a really good asset for us.
"We need to get his body right and durable because if he's to have an impact in this competition he needs to play 20 games plus per season. At the moment he's not doing that."
McLovin, Darling, JJK, Lecca and Crippsy in the same fwd line *drools*
http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2015-10-08/wardrop-heads-west
Respected football analyst John Wardrop will join the West Coast Eagles as Head of Game Analysis and Opposition Strategy for the 2016 season.
Wardrop, who was a forward scout with the club in the 1990s and spent eight years at Collingwood, is better known for his role as opposition analyst at Hawthorn, where he played an important role in four premierships at the club.
He fulfilled that role when the Hawks won in 2008 and has been central to their last three premierships, including last Saturday’s defeat of West Coast which brought up a hat-trick of triumphs for the club.
Wardrop will work directly with the coaching staff and will oversee strategic planning around game trends, monitoring evolving game styles within the competition and opposition analysis.
Craig Vozzo, General Manager Football, said the club was delighted to have someone of Wardrop’s standing and knowledge joining the club.
“John has a broad knowledge of the industry, having been involved at the elite level for more than 25 years,†Vozzo said. “He is greatly respected across the AFL and we believe he will add significant experience and expertise to our football operations and young coaching group.â€
Wardrop will relocate to Perth in the coming months.
Wardop back to eagles again, massive boost for the club ;D
http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/teams/west-coast/john-worsfold-medallist-andrew-gaff-says-he-would-like-to-be-a-oneclub-player-at-west-coast/news-story/7045160741bca5c36386e2e818011ae7
Gaffy an Eagles for life,yes please
Quote from: LF on October 11, 2015, 11:01:51 PM
http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/teams/west-coast/john-worsfold-medallist-andrew-gaff-says-he-would-like-to-be-a-oneclub-player-at-west-coast/news-story/7045160741bca5c36386e2e818011ae7
Gaffy an Eagles for life,yes please
10 year deal make it happen!
Scooter gone for compo pick
Sydney chasing Sinclair quite hard
Give them Lycett
Quote from: LF on October 12, 2015, 05:27:57 PM
Give them Lycett
No way, don't give them either. Lycett is contracted (I think until the end of 2018) so why help Sydney?
Don't mind us fielding offers for Sinkers at peak value, but unless we get something ridiculous I reckon we have to hold.
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Quote from: LF on October 12, 2015, 05:27:57 PM
Give them Lycett
No way, don't give them either. Lycett is contracted (I think until the end of 2018) so why help Sydney?
Don't mind us fielding offers for Sinkers at peak value, but unless we get something ridiculous I reckon we have to hold.
Agree.
Jetta wants to leave, so take the 2nd round pick and be grateful lol
I really hope we keep them both
Well of course I want to keep them both but if it comes down to it at this point I'd rather keep Sinclair
Redden for first rounder
Jetta for second rounder
Anderson for third rounder
Aaaand Sinclair + Scooter compo for Luke Parker ;)
Quote from: elephants on October 12, 2015, 06:07:30 PM
Redden for first rounder
Jetta for second rounder
Anderson for third rounder
Aaaand Sinclair + Scooter compo for Luke Parker ;)
Surprised you said Parker and not Tmitch :P
Haha look I'll take either :P Parker is slightly better though haha
Emma Quayle@emmasq
Jack Redden is on his way to West Coast for the Eagles' first pick in the draft, No. 17. Pretty much done.
Noice!
Quote from: elephants on October 12, 2015, 06:15:28 PM
Haha look I'll take either :P Parker is slightly better though haha
Emma Quayle@emmasq
Jack Redden is on his way to West Coast for the Eagles' first pick in the draft, No. 17. Pretty much done.
Noice!
Welcome to West Coast Jack who just happens to be one of my favourite players that did play for another club hahaha
AFL â€@AFL 9m9 minutes ago
The League also advised WC that based on his age & Geelong's contract offer the club will receive a round 2 compensation pick (curr pick 37)
2nd rounder was probably expected for Scooter.
Redden for N17 looks done as well
Redden + 2nd rounder for Scooter + 1st rounder
Quote from: LF on October 12, 2015, 06:44:31 PM
AFL â€@AFL 9m9 minutes ago
The League also advised WC that based on his age & Geelong's contract offer the club will receive a round 2 compensation pick (curr pick 37)
Personally thought late 20's would have been fair, but oh well
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on October 12, 2015, 07:02:09 PM
Quote from: LF on October 12, 2015, 06:44:31 PM
AFL â€@AFL 9m9 minutes ago
The League also advised WC that based on his age & Geelong's contract offer the club will receive a round 2 compensation pick (curr pick 37)
Personally thought late 20's would have been fair, but oh well
Will now be interesting to see what Lions get for Berger now
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-10-12/wantaway-lion-redden-becomes-an-eagle
Redden deal is done already
Nisbett ain't happy about the Scooter compo
Quote from: elephants on October 12, 2015, 08:24:24 PM
Nisbett ain't happy about the Scooter compo
Yeah I just saw that :-X
Quote from: LF on October 12, 2015, 08:25:26 PM
Quote from: elephants on October 12, 2015, 08:24:24 PM
Nisbett ain't happy about the Scooter compo
Yeah I just saw that :-X
His choices aren't great..can't come out and say the compo pick works well :)
Hard to agree fully with Nisbett when Hawthorn got nothing for Ellis and 19 for Buddy
Like I said, I would have thought late 20's was fair, but Nisbett being inside the club obviously knows more about Scooter and everything they've done over the past 8 years so his valuation is probably higher than what it is externally
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on October 12, 2015, 08:58:47 PM
Hard to agree fully with Nisbett when Hawthorn got nothing for Ellis and 19 for Buddy
Like I said, I would have thought late 20's was fair, but Nisbett being inside the club obviously knows more about Scooter and everything they've done over the past 8 years so his valuation is probably higher than what it is externally
Yeah its tough, Frawley netted pick 3 though :p
I am fine with it though, gotta just move on. Even if we gave 35 and 37 for Jetta and Anderson I'd be pretty fine with that.
So with Redden and Jetta locked in what does the best 22 now look like?
I had a bit of a stab, with a few tricky spots to fill
Sheppard MacKenzie Schofield/Brown
Hurn McGovern Wellingham
Gaff Shuey Jetta
NicNat Priddis Redden
Yeo Darling Sheed
LeCras Kennedy Cripps
Lycett Duggan ? ?
Not sure about Schofield and Brown, it could come down to the opp on the day or even play them both and swing Gov forward
Duggan made the cut because I think he has massive potential, the last two spots are tough, right now it would be from Hutching, Masten, Rosa, Ellis, Butler, Hill but I also think all the young blokes need to be considered too
Cavka, Colledge, Lamb, Nelson, Barrass
Rosa and Colledge both want to be traded so I don't expect them there next season and in any case I think Jetta was always going to push Rosa out of the team.
Hutch would be stiff to miss out you'd probably have him on the bench
Butler is out unless we cop an injury and back comes Ezy and we just shuffle the other boys around Schoey and Brown battling for that other spot
Gov will start on the bench or down fwd imo as he will go back to his swingman role.
If id have to make a team right now (barring injuries of course) itd look like:
Sheppard MacKenzie Butler
Hurn Schofield Wellingham
Jetta Shuey Gaff
NicNat Priddis Redden
Lecras McGovern Yeo
Cripps Kennedy Darling
INT: Duggan Sheed Hill Lycett
EMG: Masten Hutchings Nelson
Hutchings very stiff but we cant have Pridda, Redden and Hutchings
Quote from: elephants on October 12, 2015, 09:08:32 PM
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on October 12, 2015, 08:58:47 PM
Hard to agree fully with Nisbett when Hawthorn got nothing for Ellis and 19 for Buddy
Like I said, I would have thought late 20's was fair, but Nisbett being inside the club obviously knows more about Scooter and everything they've done over the past 8 years so his valuation is probably higher than what it is externally
Yeah its tough, Frawley netted pick 3 though :p
I am fine with it though, gotta just move on. Even if we gave 35 and 37 for Jetta and Anderson I'd be pretty fine with that.
yeh, the system is pretty flawed when you get such wild swings and inconsistency and everyone (teams, players, managers, public) is confused the flower out of how different situations got differing picks ...
I think the issue with Scooter is that he was left out of GF team, suffered/struggled with injuries last few seasons - saw that the compo was supposedly predominantly based on the contract size, so be interested to hear what Cats paid - maybe Scooter took a big pay cut to join his bro??
looks like the formula takes those sorts of things into account as well, which again as outlined above would be wrong unless there was a properly transparent formula - I think that's more what Nisbett was lashing out at than the actual figure ...
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Quote from: elephants on October 12, 2015, 09:08:32 PM
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on October 12, 2015, 08:58:47 PM
Hard to agree fully with Nisbett when Hawthorn got nothing for Ellis and 19 for Buddy
Like I said, I would have thought late 20's was fair, but Nisbett being inside the club obviously knows more about Scooter and everything they've done over the past 8 years so his valuation is probably higher than what it is externally
Yeah its tough, Frawley netted pick 3 though :p
I am fine with it though, gotta just move on. Even if we gave 35 and 37 for Jetta and Anderson I'd be pretty fine with that.
yeh, the system is pretty flawed when you get such wild swings and inconsistency and everyone (teams, players, managers, public) is confused the flower out of how different situations got differing picks ...
I think the issue with Scooter is that he was left out of GF team, suffered/struggled with injuries last few seasons - saw that the compo was supposedly predominantly based on the contract size, so be interested to hear what Cats paid - maybe Scooter took a big pay cut to join his bro??
looks like the formula takes those sorts of things into account as well, which again as outlined above would be wrong unless there was a properly transparent formula - I think that's more what Nisbett was lashing out at than the actual figure ...
Think after the Frawley compo pick last year with the precedent it set clubs this year expected higher picks that what are being offered. Seems to me there is noo reasoning at all applied to the compo picks so maybe they should be scrapped,
Quote from: Ringo on October 16, 2015, 07:09:41 PM
Quote from: j959 on October 16, 2015, 06:51:24 PM
Quote from: elephants on October 12, 2015, 09:08:32 PM
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on October 12, 2015, 08:58:47 PM
Hard to agree fully with Nisbett when Hawthorn got nothing for Ellis and 19 for Buddy
Like I said, I would have thought late 20's was fair, but Nisbett being inside the club obviously knows more about Scooter and everything they've done over the past 8 years so his valuation is probably higher than what it is externally
Yeah its tough, Frawley netted pick 3 though :p
I am fine with it though, gotta just move on. Even if we gave 35 and 37 for Jetta and Anderson I'd be pretty fine with that.
yeh, the system is pretty flawed when you get such wild swings and inconsistency and everyone (teams, players, managers, public) is confused the flower out of how different situations got differing picks ...
I think the issue with Scooter is that he was left out of GF team, suffered/struggled with injuries last few seasons - saw that the compo was supposedly predominantly based on the contract size, so be interested to hear what Cats paid - maybe Scooter took a big pay cut to join his bro??
looks like the formula takes those sorts of things into account as well, which again as outlined above would be wrong unless there was a properly transparent formula - I think that's more what Nisbett was lashing out at than the actual figure ...
Think after the Frawley compo pick last year with the precedent it set clubs this year expected higher picks that what are being offered. Seems to me there is noo reasoning at all applied to the compo picks so maybe they should be scrapped,
there was a formula on the AFL webby to calculate compo, didn't seem that difficult to use. Was scooter in WC's best twenty two? I don't think so, probably got compo pick about spot on I think.
Now Giles has been added to the list as extra ruck depth
Love that deal. He essentially replaces Sinclair (albeit hes not as good) making Jetta come got what looks like chips!
Quote from: elephants on October 19, 2015, 07:18:21 PM
Love that deal. He essentially replaces Sinclair (albeit hes not as good) making Jetta come got what looks like chips!
Coxy could work some magic with Giles,you never know haha
I don't think Giles is that bad anyway and cost us nothing really good job by the club.
Quote from: LF on October 19, 2015, 07:19:59 PM
Quote from: elephants on October 19, 2015, 07:18:21 PM
Love that deal. He essentially replaces Sinclair (albeit hes not as good) making Jetta come got what looks like chips!
Coxy could work some magic with Giles,you never know haha
I don't think Giles is that bad anyway and cost us nothing really good job by the club.
Sinclair was a one year wonder, you just wait and see, Lycett is a much better long term prospect and add Giles for basically free? I'm pretty sure we just improved in the ruck department.
Quote from: jvalles69 on October 19, 2015, 08:09:01 PM
Quote from: LF on October 19, 2015, 07:19:59 PM
Quote from: elephants on October 19, 2015, 07:18:21 PM
Love that deal. He essentially replaces Sinclair (albeit hes not as good) making Jetta come got what looks like chips!
Coxy could work some magic with Giles,you never know haha
I don't think Giles is that bad anyway and cost us nothing really good job by the club.
Sinclair was a one year wonder, you just wait and see, Lycett is a much better long term prospect and add Giles for basically free? I'm pretty sure we just improved in the ruck department.
While filling our need for a quick outside midfielder with good ball use ;D
Quote from: elephants on October 20, 2015, 12:04:37 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on October 19, 2015, 08:09:01 PM
Quote from: LF on October 19, 2015, 07:19:59 PM
Quote from: elephants on October 19, 2015, 07:18:21 PM
Love that deal. He essentially replaces Sinclair (albeit hes not as good) making Jetta come got what looks like chips!
Coxy could work some magic with Giles,you never know haha
I don't think Giles is that bad anyway and cost us nothing really good job by the club.
Sinclair was a one year wonder, you just wait and see, Lycett is a much better long term prospect and add Giles for basically free? I'm pretty sure we just improved in the ruck department.
While filling our need for a quick outside midfielder with good ball use ;D
Sky's the limit in 2016! ;)
Farewell to Matt Rosa,was a great player for the club sad to see him go,he obviously saw that he probably wouldn't get much if any game time next season which is fair enough reason to request a trade,good luck to him at Gold Coast.
Pick 31 is pretty decent for him.
So many morons commenting about how we got ripped off getting 31 but I think it's fine
Yeh 31 seems about right LF
We'll take the pick, more of a sentimental loss this one although the experienced midfield/halfback/defensive depth would have been great (his versatility has improved ten fold imo) for us as our window is appearing to open
One of my favourite Eagles
GL @ GC Matt!
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-trade-period-2015-brant-colledge-likely-to-be-demoted-to-rookie-list-20151022-gkfjcw.html
So what do we think our best 22 looks like now at the completion of the trade period? Hopefully we can jag a good kid or two with 23 and 31, but this would be my 22 as of today
Hurn, McGovern, Brown
Sheppard, McKenzie, Wellingham
Jetta, Shuey, Gaff
Yeo, Darling, Masten
Cripps, JJK, Lecras
NicNat, Priddis, Redden
INT: Lycett, Schoefield, Sheed, Butler
Emg: Hutchings, Hill, Duggan,
Ellis, Lamb, Cavka, Nielson, Barrass etc so have good depth coming through too
QuoteFB: W.Schofield, E.Mackenzie, M.Brown
HB: S.Hurn, J.McGovern, B.Sheppard
C: A.Gaff, M.Priddis, L.Jetta
HF: C.Masten, J.Darling, M.LeCras
FF: J.Hill, J.Kennedy, J.Cripps
R: N.Naitanui, L.Shuey, E.Yeo
I: C.Sinclair, D.Sheed, S.Wellingham, M.Rosa/S.Selwood
Depth: Rosa/Selwood, Ellis, Duggan, Butler, Hutchings, Bennell, Nelson, Lycett, Colledge, Lamb, Cavka, Tunbridge, McGinnity, McInness, Barrass, Karpany*, Main*, Waterman
Rookies: Newman, Lucas, Adamson, Brophy, Powell, Maginness*
Reckon Main, Powell and Karpany are good chances to be cut and Maginness has had no luck with injury but he has to be danger imo.
Made this a fair while ago before the GF and obviously before trade period.
Thinking now though...
FB: W.Schofield, E.Mackenzie, S.Hurn
HB: S.Wellingham, J.McGovern, B.Sheppard
C: A.Gaff, M.Priddis, L.Jetta
HF: E.Yeo, J.Darling, M.LeCras
FF: J.Hill, J.Kennedy, J.Cripps
R: N.Naitanui, L.Shuey, J.Redden
I: S.Lycett, D.Sheed, E.Yeo, C.Masten
EMG: Brown, Hutchy, Ellis
Think our sides are identical, only difference is I have J.Hill and you have M.Brown. Depends a lot on match-ups I guess but I think Hill is important to our forward structure (even if he frustrates the hell out of us half the time) and we were quality with a smaller defence this season so I don't see any real reason to change that drastically. Gives us amazing flexibility too if we can play with a tall and small defence.
Quote from: elephants on October 22, 2015, 05:47:18 PM
QuoteFB: W.Schofield, E.Mackenzie, M.Brown
HB: S.Hurn, J.McGovern, B.Sheppard
C: A.Gaff, M.Priddis, L.Jetta
HF: C.Masten, J.Darling, M.LeCras
FF: J.Hill, J.Kennedy, J.Cripps
R: N.Naitanui, L.Shuey, E.Yeo
I: C.Sinclair, D.Sheed, S.Wellingham, M.Rosa/S.Selwood
Depth: Rosa/Selwood, Ellis, Duggan, Butler, Hutchings, Bennell, Nelson, Lycett, Colledge, Lamb, Cavka, Tunbridge, McGinnity, McInness, Barrass, Karpany*, Main*, Waterman
Rookies: Newman, Lucas, Adamson, Brophy, Powell, Maginness*
Reckon Main, Powell and Karpany are good chances to be cut and Maginness has had no luck with injury but he has to be danger imo.
Made this a fair while ago before the GF and obviously before trade period.
Thinking now though...
FB: W.Schofield, E.Mackenzie, S.Hurn
HB: S.Wellingham, J.McGovern, B.Sheppard
C: A.Gaff, M.Priddis, L.Jetta
HF: E.Yeo, J.Darling, M.LeCras
FF: J.Hill, J.Kennedy, J.Cripps
R: N.Naitanui, L.Shuey, J.Redden
I: S.Lycett, D.Sheed, E.Yeo, C.Masten
EMG: Brown, Hutchy, Ellis
Think our sides are identical, only difference is I have J.Hill and you have M.Brown. Depends a lot on match-ups I guess but I think Hill is important to our forward structure (even if he frustrates the hell out of us half the time) and we were quality with a smaller defence this season so I don't see any real reason to change that drastically. Gives us amazing flexibility too if we can play with a tall and small defence.
You've got Yeo in there twice.
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Quote from: elephants on October 22, 2015, 05:47:18 PM
QuoteFB: W.Schofield, E.Mackenzie, M.Brown
HB: S.Hurn, J.McGovern, B.Sheppard
C: A.Gaff, M.Priddis, L.Jetta
HF: C.Masten, J.Darling, M.LeCras
FF: J.Hill, J.Kennedy, J.Cripps
R: N.Naitanui, L.Shuey, E.Yeo
I: C.Sinclair, D.Sheed, S.Wellingham, M.Rosa/S.Selwood
Depth: Rosa/Selwood, Ellis, Duggan, Butler, Hutchings, Bennell, Nelson, Lycett, Colledge, Lamb, Cavka, Tunbridge, McGinnity, McInness, Barrass, Karpany*, Main*, Waterman
Rookies: Newman, Lucas, Adamson, Brophy, Powell, Maginness*
Reckon Main, Powell and Karpany are good chances to be cut and Maginness has had no luck with injury but he has to be danger imo.
Made this a fair while ago before the GF and obviously before trade period.
Thinking now though...
FB: W.Schofield, E.Mackenzie, S.Hurn
HB: S.Wellingham, J.McGovern, B.Sheppard
C: A.Gaff, M.Priddis, L.Jetta
HF: E.Yeo, J.Darling, M.LeCras
FF: J.Hill, J.Kennedy, J.Cripps
R: N.Naitanui, L.Shuey, J.Redden
I: S.Lycett, D.Sheed, E.Yeo, C.Masten
EMG: Brown, Hutchy, Ellis
Think our sides are identical, only difference is I have J.Hill and you have M.Brown. Depends a lot on match-ups I guess but I think Hill is important to our forward structure (even if he frustrates the hell out of us half the time) and we were quality with a smaller defence this season so I don't see any real reason to change that drastically. Gives us amazing flexibility too if we can play with a tall and small defence.
You've got Yeo in there twice.
Oh shower, right you are!
I'd like to see that final spot go to a Duggan, Colledge or Hutchings but I can't really see Xavier Ellis playing WAFL for some reason so it's probably gonna be him.
Round 1 fixture is out we play Lions at Domain on Sunday 27th March
Quote from: LF on October 25, 2015, 09:16:58 AM
Round 1 fixture is out we play Lions at Domain on Sunday 27th March
Then Hawks at the G in rd2 :-[
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on October 25, 2015, 02:45:06 PM
Quote from: LF on October 25, 2015, 09:16:58 AM
Round 1 fixture is out we play Lions at Domain on Sunday 27th March
Then Hawks at the G in rd2 :-[
Really wish the GF replay was Game 1, Round 1
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on October 25, 2015, 02:45:06 PM
Quote from: LF on October 25, 2015, 09:16:58 AM
Round 1 fixture is out we play Lions at Domain on Sunday 27th March
Then Hawks at the G in rd2 :-[
At least it's not in Tassie again
NAB Challenge Fixture
Sunday, February 21
Adelaide Crows v West Coast Eagles Unley Oval, Adelaide
Thursday, March 3
West Coast Eagles v Gold Coast Suns HBF Arena, Joondalup
Saturday, March 12
West Coast Eagles v Essendon Domain Stadium
Three very straight-forward games! Although every game is straight-forward for us in 2016 ;)
No pre-season derby?
http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2015-10-30/west-coast-list-changes
Experienced midfielders Pat McGinnity and Kane Lucas have agreed to new contracts and will extend their association with the West Coast Eagles into the 2016 season.
McGinnity, who has played 90 games since being secured through the 2008 pre-season, was an emergency for this year’s grand final loss to Hawthorn while Lucas joined the club on its rookie list this season after five years at Carlton.
The pugnacious McGinnity is a heart and soul player while Lucas fitted neatly into the squad this year and while he did not play a senior game was constantly pushing for selection and finished third in the East Perth fairest and best award. Lucas will remain on the rookie list.
While McGinnity, 26, and Lucas, 24, will continue at the club the Eagles have made other adjustments with several players being de-listed ahead of today’s initial deadline.
Father-son selection Alec Waterman, who battled glandular fever for most of the year, robust midfielder Brant Colledge and tough utility player Simon Tunbridge have all been de-listed. Waterman and Colledge, however, are contracted for 2016 and the club will re-draft them onto the rookie list should they remain available.
Also coming off the rookie list is small forward/midfielder Murray Newman.
“On behalf of the club I would like to both welcome the new additions to our playing list and also acknowledge the contribution of those players who will no longer be a part of the organisation,†Craig Vozzo, General Manager â€" Football said.
“This can be a brutal time of the year when young men who have played significant roles at the club have to be released and I would like to thank those departing players for their efforts in their time at West Coast.â€
ARRIVALS DEPARTURES
Jack Redden (trade) Callum Sinclair (trade)
Lewis Jetta (trade) Scott Selwood (free agent)
Jonathan Giles (trade) Matt Rosa (trade)
Alec Waterman (de-listed)
Brant Colledge (de-listed)
Simon Tunbridge (de-listed)
Murray Newman (de-listed)
Beau Waters (retired)
Rowen Powell (de-listed)
Will Maginness (de-listed)
Dylan Main (de-listed)
Colledge and Waterman have to be picked up again or I'll be so pissed.
Quote from: elephants on October 30, 2015, 03:15:08 PM
Colledge and Waterman have to be picked up again or I'll be so pissed.
I agree especially Waterman,he has been crook all year so is really stiff
Colledge could be at a new club by the end of the weekend.
Quote from: LF on October 30, 2015, 03:39:14 PM
Quote from: elephants on October 30, 2015, 03:15:08 PM
Colledge and Waterman have to be picked up again or I'll be so pissed.
I agree especially Waterman,he has been crook all year so is really stiff
Colledge could be at a new club by the end of the weekend.
We must be confident that Waterman will be there to be re-rookied. Colledge... wow. Why didn't we just trade him to the Bombers ::)
I know nothing is like in writing or anything but I honestly can't see Colledge not being signed elsewhere
Yes we should have just traded him.
Some great news here
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-11-04/liam-digs-in
WEST COAST youngster Liam Duggan has signed a two-year contract extension following a promising first season at the Eagles.
Duggan, 18, was the club's first pick (No.11) in last year's NAB AFL Draft.
The left-footer from the Western Jets in Victoria played 12 games in his first season.
"I couldn’t have asked for more in my first year, getting a look at a Grand Final,†Duggan told the Eagles' website.
"The only way it could have been better would have been to win the Grand Final and that has to be our aim. I really want to be a part of it."
"It's exciting to have extended my contract already, to get it done now so I can just concentrate on getting right for next year."
http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2015-11-10/cox-steps-up
West Coast Eagles games record holder Dean Cox will take another step forward in his coaching responsibilities after today being appointed as stoppage and ruck coach.
Cox, who was the club’s ruck coach in 2015, moves into the vacancy created by the appointment of Don Pyke to the senior coaching role at Adelaide.
Craig Vozzo, General Manager â€" Football said the appointment of Cox was a good fit after spending 12 months working with the club’s ruckmen.
“Dean impressed with his work ethic and capacity to pass on his extensive knowledge and experience during the 2015 season,†Vozzo said. “So it seems like a natural progression for him to also take on the stoppage coaching responsibilities.
“Obviously the ruckmen are intrinsically involved in a lot of the set-ups around stoppages and Dean worked closely with Don and midfield coach Brady Rawlings this year.
“Brady and Dean work well together and in conjunction with senior coach Adam Simpson look forward to continuing the education of our developing list around the game plan and other skill acquisitions.
Duggans re-signing will be the best news i hear all off season, has captain in waiting written all over him.
Happy for Cox, hopefully he can really develop Lycett this year without teaching him his final year traits of how to wave his arms around like an inflatable muppet :)
So far, real happy with the Eagles offseason to date. John Wardrop from hawthorn as head of game analysis and opposition strategy is a great addition to the coaching panel. I'm just not sure on aquiring Carltons devolopment coach Luke Webster to look after our youngsters. I mean WTF, CARLTON and GOOD DEVOPMENT dont strike me as words that have belonged together for the last couple of seasons. Happy to be proved wrong though. But if it is somehow a ploy to get Crippa back to WA then its genius.
Draft day not far away. Not really too fussed who we get but would love Bonner but that's just a pipe dream imo. In Simmo and crazzy Vozzo we trust.
Quote from: auscoyote on November 12, 2015, 09:52:01 PM
Duggans resigning will be the best news i hear all off season, has captain in waiting written all over him.
be that the case I would've thought you'd be spewin. hope the Saints pick him up :P
Hey!. Hands off him.
There is a lot of water to go under the bridge and i really hope we can retain him long term. But where ever he may play out his footy career he is going to be a gun and should make captain.
Kids all class from what ive seen.
Quote from: auscoyote on November 12, 2015, 10:56:33 PM
Hey!. Hands off him.
There is a lot of water to go under the bridge and i really hope we can retain him long term. But where ever he may play out his footy career he is going to be a gun and should make captain.
Kids all class from what ive seen.
think the joke went way over your head :P
yeah agreed from what I've seen he's gonna be a very good player. was he the guy under 18s who absolutely slayed the final? might have got injured right at the end. dunno, if it's him then that's how I remember him, if it's not then I can't remember shower ;D
To be honest i didn't know that much about him until he landed with us. Just judging by what i saw at training early last season when i went down a few times and how he carries himself and he is already directing and vocal out on the track. I also tracked him over the ground at one of the few games i attended. I'm still only a in the wings member so its hard to watch live matches over here. But watching him play on TV, the comments made at the track and the way he comes across in interviews you can just tell he has his head screwed on right and is going to make the most out of his passion for playing footy.
Such a good decision maker and seems to find that extra time and space when needed a bit like Pendelbury. Good foot skills off both feet, clean hands in tight and doesn't shirk a contest. What's not to like.
I was very keen on Sheed and was wrapped when we drafted him but this kid for his age i think will be a class above. I will have to try to get to some training days this pre season too and have a look but from all reports he has already bulked up from last season by hitting the weights hard through his recovery. Can only aid his inside game more and with his skills should make a complete Inide/Outside mid
Fast becoming my favourite young Eagle to watch develop. :)
So glad the young lad re-signed!
;)
MURRAY Newman is one of four players that have been given permission to train with the West Coast just a month after being delisted by the club.
The Eagles delisted Brant Colledge, Murray Newman, Simon Tunbridge and Alec Waterman in October.
But all four have been granted permission to train with the club when the first to fourth-year players resume training with the Eagles on Monday November 23.
The club has already committed to re-drafting Waterman as a rookie. The son of dual premiership player Chris endured a difficult first season due to a battle with glandular fever.
Colledge is also set to be re-drafted as a rookie given he is contracted with the club in 2016. The young midfielder did test the waters during the recent NAB AFL Trade Period having been starved of opportunity during his three seasons at the Eagles.
Newman and Tunbridge both played senior football in 2015 and remain a chance to be re-drafted by the club.
Tunbridge suffered a major ankle injury in round two and missed the rest of the season while Newman returned to AFL football in round 21 after spending six months in jail in 2014 following a conviction for grievous bodily harm. He played two games but did not feature in the finals series.
just to go back a bit, it was Sheed I was thinking of. carry on :P I think anyway
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on November 13, 2015, 03:36:39 PM
just to go back a bit, it was Sheed I was thinking of. carry on :P I think anyway
Haha C and VC for the next decade!
Quote from: elephants on November 13, 2015, 03:39:36 PM
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on November 13, 2015, 03:36:39 PM
just to go back a bit, it was Sheed I was thinking of. carry on :P I think anyway
Haha C and VC for the next decade!
Happy days :)
Quote from: Bill Manspeaker on November 12, 2015, 11:08:24 PM
think the joke went way over your head :P
Quote from: Ziplock on November 13, 2015, 12:34:09 PM
Quote from: elephants on November 13, 2015, 12:13:40 AM
So glad the young lad re-signed!
;)
To go back a bit further! shower, Some days i'm just the bluntest tool in the shed :-[ ;D fixed
Thoughts on a 22 with the Gov Fwd / (swingman) now with Mackenzie is back. That will allow Darling to have the third tall Def.
Getting some depth now, cant even fit in Ellis ,Butler, Barrass as Emg's
FB: S.Hurn, E.Mackenzie, B.Sheppard
HB: S.Wellingham, W.Schofield ,L.Duggan
C: L.Jetta, M.Priddis, A.Gaff
HF: J.Darling, J.McGovern, M.LeCras
FF: J.Hill, J.Kennedy, J.Cripps
R: N.Naitanui, L.Shuey, J.Redden
I: S.Lycett, D.Sheed, C.Masten, E.Yeo
EMG: Brown,Nelson,Hutchings
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on November 13, 2015, 02:33:46 PM
MURRAY Newman is one of four players that have been given permission to train with the West Coast just a month after being delisted by the club.
The Eagles delisted Brant Colledge, Murray Newman, Simon Tunbridge and Alec Waterman in October.
But all four have been granted permission to train with the club when the first to fourth-year players resume training with the Eagles on Monday November 23.
The club has already committed to re-drafting Waterman as a rookie. The son of dual premiership player Chris endured a difficult first season due to a battle with glandular fever.
Colledge is also set to be re-drafted as a rookie given he is contracted with the club in 2016. The young midfielder did test the waters during the recent NAB AFL Trade Period having been starved of opportunity during his three seasons at the Eagles.
Newman and Tunbridge both played senior football in 2015 and remain a chance to be re-drafted by the club.
Tunbridge suffered a major ankle injury in round two and missed the rest of the season while Newman returned to AFL football in round 21 after spending six months in jail in 2014 following a conviction for grievous bodily harm. He played two games but did not feature in the finals series.
Great news on waterman!
How can Colledge still be contracted to the club in 2016 when we just delisted him? ::) Stupid Reporters! Surely he is up for grabs to other clubs in the draft if they want him and jump in before us.
Luke Partington
Tom Cole
Kurt Mutimer
Matthew Allen
Dunno much about Allen, but you've done well with Partington, Cole and Mutimer.
Quote from: Nige on November 24, 2015, 11:23:10 PM
Dunno much about Allen, but you've done well with Partington, Cole and Mutimer.
I'll try and find info later on him but yeah think we did pretty damn well
http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/video/2015-11-24/matthew-allen-highlights
Here are some Allen highlights
I wanted Balic or Bonner over Cole but I'll back in the recruiting staff, done really well lately.
Big fan of Partington as I had said in the lead-up.
Happy with the choices.
As Ele said would i've liked Bonner and can't believe he slid and we did not pick him.
Our recruiting team seem to be back on track though so will keep the faith.
Full time recruiters know more than us so there must be something to it. Not too concerned :) happy with the pickups!
Quote from: elephants on November 26, 2015, 01:36:24 PM
Full time recruiters know more than us so there must be something to it. Not too concerned :) happy with the pickups!
not sure sometimes.
I still remember perplexed why Darling didnt get taken from about pick 15 onwards.
I remember yelling at my computer, you fools when we drafted Atley at 17 over him. Even though i like atley.
Quote from: Holz on November 26, 2015, 01:40:37 PM
Quote from: elephants on November 26, 2015, 01:36:24 PM
Full time recruiters know more than us so there must be something to it. Not too concerned :) happy with the pickups!
not sure sometimes.
I still remember perplexed why Darling didnt get taken from about pick 15 onwards.
I remember yelling at my computer, you fools when we drafted Atley at 17 over him. Even though i like atley.
Everyone was put off by Darling because what? He went out and got drunk or something minor
Glad everyone wussed out and let us get him :)
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on November 26, 2015, 02:12:48 PM
Quote from: Holz on November 26, 2015, 01:40:37 PM
Quote from: elephants on November 26, 2015, 01:36:24 PM
Full time recruiters know more than us so there must be something to it. Not too concerned :) happy with the pickups!
not sure sometimes.
I still remember perplexed why Darling didnt get taken from about pick 15 onwards.
I remember yelling at my computer, you fools when we drafted Atley at 17 over him. Even though i like atley.
Everyone was put off by Darling because what? He went out and got drunk or something minor
Glad everyone wussed out and let us get him :)
Haha some antics on leavers and his school muck up day.
Eagles people pumped the shower out of it... nek minnit :')
Quote from: elephants on November 26, 2015, 02:17:38 PM
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on November 26, 2015, 02:12:48 PM
Quote from: Holz on November 26, 2015, 01:40:37 PM
Quote from: elephants on November 26, 2015, 01:36:24 PM
Full time recruiters know more than us so there must be something to it. Not too concerned :) happy with the pickups!
not sure sometimes.
I still remember perplexed why Darling didnt get taken from about pick 15 onwards.
I remember yelling at my computer, you fools when we drafted Atley at 17 over him. Even though i like atley.
Everyone was put off by Darling because what? He went out and got drunk or something minor
Glad everyone wussed out and let us get him :)
Haha some antics on leavers and his school muck up day.
Eagles people pumped the shower out of it... nek minnit :')
and Bennell went pick 2 :P
Simmo has re-signed to the end of 2019 :)
and you have redrafted Colledge and Waterman as rookies.
Quote from: Ringo on November 27, 2015, 12:20:46 PM
and you have redrafted Colledge and Waterman as rookies.
And Tunbridge.
Took Snadden with our first pick, kid tested really well at the combine. Like this.
http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2015-11-27/new-jumpers-for-new-eagles
Eagles new jumper numbers.
Redden 8
Jetta 23
Giles 22
Partington 24
Cole 28
Mutimer 38
Allen 43
Snadden 41
Lamb from 28 to 10.
Corrrrrrrrr keen!
http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2015-12-04/redden-eager-to-get-back-on-track
West Coast Eagles recruit Jack Redden is hopeful of being back in full training before Christmas as he works toward full fitness following surgery.
Redden recently had adductor release surgery and remains in the rehab group, but says he hopes to sneak some sessions in with the main group before the squad disbands for the Christmas break on December 19.
"I'm coming off an adductor release (operation), so I'm a bit modified at the moment," Redden told 6PR.
"So I'm in the rehab (group) but I'm still running a few kilometres every week, I should be back in training before Chrissy hopefully.â€
Redden will be aiming to slot into a midfield that prides itself on contested possession, an area he excelled in during his time at the Lions.
Redden says Adam Simpson has already spoken to him about his role next year.
"Simmo's been really good, he's very impressive the way he goes about it,†he said.
"I think I'll be trying to put on a bit of weight this year and be an inside mid, so I'm aiming for that.
"Obviously the boys run really well over here, they run some good times, so get nice and fit before the season hopefully."
Waterman on indefinite leave
Glandular Fever has come up again :(
Looks like my boy Sheed needs surgery, will be back training in January
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-12-18/minor-knee-operation-for-young-west-coast-mid-
http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2016-01-13/nic-nat-on-the-run
NIC NAITANUI was managed during West Coast's two-hour session on Wednesday, but the star ruckman and the majority of the Eagles' squad look in outstanding shape heading towards the NAB Challenge.
Naitanui ran laps for a large part of the open session on Wednesday along with veteran Sam Butler, midfielder Mark Hutchings and rookie Simon Tunbridge.
The Eagles trained well in warm conditions at Domain Stadium, working through a series of ball movement drills.
Coach Adam Simpson said last week that the Eagles were still focused on the fundamentals of skills and ball movement and would filter in more match simulation training later in the month.
Key defenders Eric Mackenzie and Mitch Brown looked in excellent shape, having fully recovered from their knee reconstructions.
Will Schofield has also returned to the main group after being managed through the early part of pre-season following ankle surgery.
Swingman Jeremy McGovern trained as a forward in one of the drills, given the presence of the three key defenders.
Simpson said last week that McGovern would be a flexible asset for the Eagles this season provided the key defenders remained healthy.
Only new recruit Jack Redden, midfielder Dom Sheed and youngsters Damien Cavka and Alec Waterman were missing from the track on Wednesday.
Redden remains in rehab after requiring further surgery to fix an adductor issue. He watched most of training from the stands.
Sheed had a cleanout on his knee before Christmas and was out on the track early to do some stationary handball work.
Cavka and Waterman are battling long-term issues. Cavka has ongoing stress problems in his foot while Waterman is on leave from the club as he tries to recover from glandular fever.
So boys I was having a convo with a mate of mine which started off about DT and Dom Sheed, but then sort of moved away from Fantasy and just into his role in general. I was saying that coming into his third season he would break out and improve his stats, especially from increased midfield time, but then I though, will he actually spend that much more time there? Gaff, Shuey and Masten will continue to go through the mids and Priddis is the sort of player that will retire before he needs to start playing more forward time, as well as the additions of Jetta, my boy Redden and then Yeo being relinquished of those lock down roles. Will Sheed actually spend more time mid or should we see a similar output as last year?
I think we'll see similar output, definitely see him out there, but until Priddis leaves I can't see him quite being an exclusive midfielder. Gaff and Masto are more outside, but Priddis, Redden, Shuey and Yeo are our key inside brigade going forward imo.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-02-04/hamstring-surgery-sidelines-young-eagle-kurt-mutimer
WEST Coast draftee Kurt Mutimer is set to miss the start of the season after undergoing hamstring surgery to fix a damaged tendon.
The strongly built midfielder was recruited by the Eagles with pick No.57 in last year's NAB AFL draft from the Dandenong Stingrays.
He had a slow start to his pre-season before Christmas due to problems with his left hamstring.
Mutimer had re-joined the main group in January but he damaged the hamstring further in the last couple of weeks.
Eagles football manager Craig Vozzo told the club's website on Thursday that surgery was best option.
"Kurt had a small split in the tendon of his left hamstring and we thought it was in the best long-term interests to undergo surgery," Vozzo said.
"He first damaged the hamstring at the AFL draft camp and after aggravating it a couple of times in pre-season we viewed surgery as the best option.
"There was an option to rest for a number of weeks, but there was no guarantee it would solve the problem.
"We see Kurt as a long-term player with the club and although he is keen to play as soon as possible, we will continue to manage his recovery and will not rush him back. He is likely to resume training in about 10 weeks."
The Eagles' WAFL affiliate club East Perth begins the WAFL season on March 19 and Mutimer appears set to miss at least the first month of the season.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-02-05/eagles-lock-away-impressive-draftee-partington-to-new-deal
WEST Coast draftee Luke Partington has signed a one-year contract extension that will see him remain at the club until at least the end of 2018.
The South Australian has yet to play a single game with West Coast after being drafted with pick No.28 in last year's NAB AFL draft.
But the young midfielder has impressed so much in his first pre-season that the Eagles have already decided to extend his contract.
Football manager Craig Vozzo said that Partington had slotted into life at West Coast seamlessly.
"He has been very impressive in every respect since he arrived at the club," Vozzo said on the club's website.
"That hasn't surprised us at all because that was why we used our first selection on him at the draft.
"Luke has settled in quite nicely after relocating and has a great appetite to work hard and learn.
"Already he has earned the respect of the player group and coaching staff, we are confident he can be a successful long-term player at our club and we look forward to watching Luke's growth through this season and beyond."
WEST Coast is positioned to take over from Hawthorn as the next competition superpower, according to Champion Data’s official AFL Prospectus for the 2016 season.
The stats gurus have lavished praise on the Eagles’ list, Âsaying West Coast’s talent and age spread indicates the club is ideally placed for a sustained premiership assault.
Champion Data believes the Eagles are entering a long premiership window, because it rates their players in the 21-24-year-old age group as clearly the best batch of young players in the AFL.
“If there was ever a side cherry ripe to have sustained success and remain in premiership contention similar to what the Hawks have done, West Coast is the team,’’ the Prospectus says. “You will struggle to find a more balanced list. It heads into this season as the sixth-oldest side, and ranks fourth for experience. What’s more impressive is the spread of players across all age Âbrackets.’’
West Coast has 17 players in the “prime†age category of 25-29, with just two players on its list aged 30 or above.
Brownlow medallist Matt Priddis will turn 31 in the week leading into Round 1, while veteran defender Sam Butler turned 30 last month.
The Eagles also have 17 players who have played between 100-199 matches, six more than any other team.
West Coast players in the 21-24 age group include key-position stars Jeremy McGovern and Jack Darling, John Worsfold medallist Andrew Gaff and Elliot Yeo, Brad ÂSheppard and Jamie Cripps.
“They have nine players between the ages of 21-24 - right on the AFL average - with the quality of this group rating a clear No.1,’’ the Prospectus says.
Champion Data has long been bullish about the Eagles and forecast their rise up the ladder. It said West Coast had the third-best list in the competition leading into the 2014 season, despite the Eagles Âcoming off a 13th-placed finish in John Worsfold’s final year at the helm.
The Eagles narrowly missed the finals in Adam Simpson’s first year in charge in 2014, but sealed a top-two finish with a 16-5-1 record last season before falling to the Hawks in the Grand Final.
West Coast’s list is rated the second-best in the competition behind Hawthorn’s, with the second-best defence and attack and the seventh-best midfield. Fremantle’s list is rated the third-best.
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I like the sound of this a whole lot
Typo there tho saying the second best attack we all know the truth there
Yeah thats absolutely lush. Just need to keep the lads fit and firing, injuries surely the only thing stopping us from making another serious assault.
(touching so much wood)
Quote from: elephants on February 08, 2016, 01:55:34 PM
(touching so much wood)
Not overcompensating there are ya mate? :P :-X
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on February 08, 2016, 01:57:02 PM
Quote from: elephants on February 08, 2016, 01:55:34 PM
(touching so much wood)
Not overcompensating there are ya mate? :P :-X
hahaha I just knew that would get picked up
Something I hadn't thought about was Nic Nat's second in line, McGovern getting some talk, what do you Eagles fans think?
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-02-08/mcgovern-wont-walk-into-ruck-role-says-simpson
Went to open training today:
Redden will be back in main group next week, also one of the best blokes you'll meet, looking for more tackles
Yeo has his fingers crossed for more midfield time, says he's been training there pretty much all pre season, which we know but just confirmed
Oh boy, Yeoy in the midfield. First picked in AF and will be amongst my top picks in draft too!
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Lewis Jetta doing a heap of work as the 'sweeper' down back at @WestCoastEagles training. Looks very sharp.
Oh that could be great news for Yeo going into the midfield
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-02-10/nic-nat-set-to-attack-as-rotations-cap-forces-change
NicNat looking to spend more time forward with the reduction to the cap
A few other notes from the article
- Naitanui is fully fit and raring to go despite being managed at different times during the pre-season due to a bit of ongoing back tightness.
- Jack Redden (adductor) and Dom Sheed (knee) participated in the first half the session before doing some running in the second half. Both men look on track to be available for the third week of the NAB Challenge.
- Young key defender Tom Barrass was also on restricted duties on Wednesday but he did a power of running away from the main group and appeared to moving well.
- Eric Mackenzie and Mitch Brown look in outstanding shape nearly 12 months on from their respective knee reconstructions.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-02-16/eagles-pair-in-doubt-for-nab-challenge-opener
WEST Coast ruckman Scott Lycett and dynamic small forward Jamie Cripps both failed to train on Tuesday and are touch and go for the Eagles' opening NAB Challenge clash against Adelaide on Sunday at Unley Oval.
Lycett and Cripps were restricted to walking laps during the 90-minute session at Domain Stadium after both pulled up sore from the Eagles' intra-club practice match last Saturday. A decision will made later in the week as to whether the pair will travel to Adelaide later this week.
Rookie Simon Tunbridge also walked laps. He was sidelined last week due to a back problem and did not play in the intra-club. He is set to slowly build up his workload again over the next three to four weeks.
Jack Redden (adductor) and Dom Sheed (knee) also did not train. Both are still working their way back from pre-Christmas surgery.
The duo trained with the main group for part of last Wednesday's session before doing some running away from the main group. They are striving to be fit for the Eagles' third NAB Challenge clash against Essendon on March 13 at Domain Stadium.
Eagles' coach Adam Simpson said last week it was likely his senior players would be rested from the first NAB Challenge clash to avoid the travel. But he planned to give most of the players in his squad at least two matches ahead of round one.
If Lycett is unavailable this week and Nic Naitanui is rested then the ruck duties could fall to new recruit Jonathan Giles, Fraser McInnes and Jeremy McGovern.
Simpson said he would use the NAB Challenge to experiment with his ruck combinations after the Eagles traded Callum Sinclair to the Sydney Swans during the off-season.
McGovern is keen to play in the ruck, having played there as a junior and in the WAFL. Simpson has hinted that McGovern could play as the second ruckman but he has also said that he could be needed in defence at times early in the season as Eric Mackenzie and Mitch Brown ease their way back from knee reconstructions.
Mackenzie and Brown have both had terrific summers on the training track and both are ready to play in the NAB Challenge.
Hmmm, not all that confident with Sheed anymore, that's the pre Christmas surgery you were talking about, he averaged 87 in his last 3 games of the season and seemed like good value as a forward priced at 70 .. bye bye Sheed
Quote from: Football Factory on February 16, 2016, 05:17:17 PM
Hmmm, not all that confident with Sheed anymore, that's the pre Christmas surgery you were talking about, he averaged 87 in his last 3 games of the season and seemed like good value as a forward priced at 70 .. bye bye Sheed
Yeah would have been in my team if not for that surgery,took him out as soon as I heard about,shame tho reckon he would have been a nice pick down forward
Was a shame not seeing Redden and Sheed today, was hoping they'd be back in full training as I heard last week
Club has just reported that Chris Masten will miss 8-10 weeks after re-injuring his ankle at last weeks intra-club.
:(
My calculations have him targeting at best a return around round 4 (against the Tigers) or 10 weeks would put us against Collingwood in round 6.
I can't see us rushing him back given his history with ankles and the importance of his run on the outside. Brightside is he's done basically 100% of pre-season so should run out the season well.
Bugger, let's hope there is no more injuries from here on
ah shower,just gave someone else a spot for a few weeks now,who do we think gets a run?
I reckon Duggan is a good chance for some games now. Would also like to see more Sheed exclusively in the guts but he's more inside.
Partington would be a good bet to get a game
Quote from: Gigantor on February 16, 2016, 08:54:39 PM
Partington would be a good bet to get a game
Was thinking maybe him,he has impressed during the preseason,he'd be named to play this weekend you'd think
I am looking forward to about round 6 or 7 when I say I told you so :p
hows Tom Cole's preseason been? expected to play a nab game?
He played on the weekend
Sheed, Redden, Colledge, Naitanui and Giles trained away from the main group today, I'm assuming the latter 3 are possibly just sore. Still under on Redden and Sheed but read an article saying they could be on track for a nab game
Article on AFL confirming what I mentioned in another thread - Simmo saying that Lycett is not guaranteed 22 at all
He is good cover to have, but I just don't think we need him now with the interchange changes - he isn't good enough as a forward. I reckon Gov and even Giles would be better support to NN
Lycett will be a very good player, he'll be very important to you in the future
Yeah if there's a way he could play with NicNat we would have the best combo in the league I reckon.
Quote from: elephants on February 25, 2016, 10:59:47 AM
Yeah if there's a way he could play with NicNat we would have the best combo in the league I reckon.
Todd and Todd's left arm seem to work pretty well together
We need to build Lycett up after committing to him, he'll get games over Giles. I see Lycett playing when it's going to be tougher for Nic Nat, but if the opposition only use 1 ruckman, or they have weak ruckmen then I reckon Gov will pinch hit.
Quote from: GoLions on February 25, 2016, 12:30:23 PM
Quote from: elephants on February 25, 2016, 10:59:47 AM
Yeah if there's a way he could play with NicNat we would have the best combo in the league I reckon.
Todd and Todd's left arm seem to work pretty well together
Haha Todd and nobody goes pretty well
Poor old Browny can't catch a break - out for 8 weeks with a finger injury, while Jetta has avoided injury and is on track for rd1
Masten still 6 weeks away
Spewing for Browny, hope he can get back into it soon!