First thing up is Welli and Sheed likely won't be ready for round 1
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-03-13/wellingham-wont-make-season-start-for-west-coast
SHARROD Wellingham is unlikely to play round one but West Coast have some selection headaches just a fortnight out with a number of players needing to play in the WAFL next week, according to coach Adam Simpson.
The Eagles rounded off their pre-season campaign with a 105-point drubbing of Essendon in oppressive conditions at Domain Stadium on Sunday.
Simpson said the Eagles got through the match unscathed but they do have a few injury concerns heading into round one.
Click here for full match details and stats
Wellingham did not play against the Bombers after suffering a knee knock at training a couple of weeks ago, and Simpson confirmed he would not play in the WAFL next week and would be hard pressed to play against the Brisbane Lions in round one on Easter Sunday.
"It's going to be tough isn't it," Simpson said.
"We think he's turned the corner but now he's just getting the base back up."
Simpson said that Jack Redden, Lewis Jetta, Dom Sheed and Mark Hutchings were all likely to play for East Perth in the WAFL next weekend in a bid to prove their fitness for round one.
Sheed was a late withdrawal from the game against Essendon after pulling up sore in his injured knee on Saturday. He has been undergoing a long rehab process on the knee after requiring minor surgery prior to Christmas and appears unlikely to be available for round one, but he should play for East Perth next week.
Hutchings has had a sore calf and could have played on Sunday but has been set for the WAFL next week.
Jetta injured his calf in the second NAB Challenge game against Gold Coast but may play some minutes in the WAFL to ensure he is right for round one.
Simpson was pleased with Redden's first hit-out for the club against the Bombers, but confirmed he would need to play next week.
Sheed out for at least 10 weeks with a torn pectoral muscle
Quote from: LF on March 21, 2016, 09:31:31 PM
Sheed out for at least 10 weeks with a torn pectoral muscle
nooo, massive loss for us :'(
http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2016-03-22/thursday-deadline-for-jetta
WEST Coast coach Adam Simpson says the Eagles will make a decision on Thursday as to whether star recruit Lewis Jetta will play against the Brisbane Lions at Domain Stadium on Sunday, as the former Swan battles to recover from a calf strain.
Jetta did very little in the Eagles' light 30-minute skills and recovery session on Monday.
He has not played since he strained his calf in the first quarter of the Eagles' second NAB Challenge match on March 3.
Jetta was a chance to play for East Perth in the WAFL last Saturday to prepare for round one, but he instead trained on Friday and had the weekend off.
He walked a couple of laps with youngster Malcolm Karpany, who had a compression bandage on his left hamstring, before joining in some stationary handball drills.
He left the track early as the main squad continued to train.
Simpson told Fox Sports on Monday that Jetta was touch and go to make his West Coast debut this weekend.
"Fingers crossed we get through training this week and he's available," Simpson said.
"We don't want to play too many players that are underdone and he definitely would be underdone if we played him. That decision will come later in the week. We may need to play him though."
Chris Masten did some running and is progressing well from his ankle injury.
Dom Sheed did not appear on the track. He had surgery on his torn pectoral tendon last night and will miss 10 weeks, while Sharrod Wellingham is eyeing off a round four return as he rebounds from a knock to the knee.
Simpson said Jack Redden was available to face his old club, but said the decision rests with the match committee.
"He's played two games now … so we think that's the games required, the minutes required. He's available. So now it'll come down to selection."
The Eagles did some ground ball drills with wet footballs in anticipation of some rain in Perth on Sunday.
Assistant coaches Brady Rawlings and Dean Cox dunked footballs in tubs of water before running some ground ball pick-up drills on a warm and dry Monday afternoon in Perth.
I've got a feeling Redden and Jetta won't line up round 1. Would like to see Redden play against Brissie, but not sure it will happen.
Quote from: jvalles69 on March 22, 2016, 07:30:41 PM
I've got a feeling Redden and Jetta won't line up round 1. Would like to see Redden play against Brissie, but not sure it will happen.
Yeah it would be cool but I'd rather see him get 100% then smash the hell out of the Hawks in round 2 ;)
So I'm having a crack at the round 1 team
Obviously Brown, Masten, Sheed and Wellingham are out but I'm also assuming Jetta and Hutch wont play either
Starting 18 + Lycett I'm happy with, the last three are really tough, I've gone fairly conservative but I hope Simmo gives one of the young guys a crack
B: Will Schofield, Eric Mackenzie, Shannon Hurn
HB: Brad Sheppard, Jeremy McGovern, Jackson Nelson
C: Andrew Gaff, Matt Priddis, Liam Duggan
HF:Elliot Yeo, Jack Darling, Mark LeCras
F: Jamie Cripps, Josh Kennedy, Josh Hill
FOLL: Nic Naitanui, Jack Redden , Luke Shuey
INT: Scott Lycett, Xavier Ellis, Sam Butler, Patrick McGinnity/Jamie Bennell
Wouldnt be surprised to see Redden miss this week too
Agreed on Redden.
Its a dangerous game to be playing but even without Redden and those who are 50/50 we should have enough to get the job done at home against the Lions imo.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-03-23/eagles-shore-up-list-resign-masten-sheppard-and-schofield
WEST Coast duo Will Schofield and Brad Sheppard have signed contract extensions on the eve of the 2016 season to remain at the club until the end of 2019.
Schofield, 27, is likely to see out his career at the Eagles and needs just 18 games to qualify for life membership.
Sheppard, 24, has developed into an outstanding defender under coach Adam Simpson and was the Eagles' player of the finals last year.
He could also qualify for life membership under the new deal should he play the majority of games over the next four years, having already played 84 matches since he was drafted with pick No.7 in the 2009 NAB AFL Draft.
Patrick Keane â€@AFL_PKeane 13m13 minutes ago
West Coast has placed Mitch Brown on the long-term injury list and upgraded Brant Colledge from the rookie list as his replacement.
Very interesting,looks like he might be playing then if we have done this since
But we never upgraded anyone for Cavka did we?
Random question has anyone read the players Q&A on their profiles on the West Coast site,some of the answers are hilarious.
http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/player-profile/josh-kennedy
Shuey and McGovern both did not train this morning :-\ ,I hope they are fine for the weekend
Quote from: LF on April 05, 2016, 05:39:43 PM
Shuey and McGovern both did not train this morning :-\ ,I hope they are fine for the weekend
As poor as Freo's form is, we really do need both of them at 100%. Given they're two of our more injury/niggle prone players I'm pretty fine with them missing the odd session, particularly if its early in the week.
Quote from: elephants on April 05, 2016, 05:42:45 PM
Quote from: LF on April 05, 2016, 05:39:43 PM
Shuey and McGovern both did not train this morning :-\ ,I hope they are fine for the weekend
As poor as Freo's form is, we really do need both of them at 100%. Given they're two of our more injury/niggle prone players I'm pretty fine with them missing the odd session, particularly if its early in the week.
Simmo said in the presser that Shuey had rolled his ankle before the game, but he ended up playing and playing well, so I'd say they are just taking some pressure off it. McGovern will be managed all season with his shoulders so think they are both safe.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-04-05/eagles-midfielders-luke-shuey-liam-duggan-face-fitness-tests-before-derby
Priddis didn't train today and is doubtful for Sydney clash, but still a chance
Wellingham got through his WAFL match so is a chance to return this week
I wonder if we will bring in Giles with Lycett out? I reckon NN and Gov can handle Tippett and Sinclair
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on April 18, 2016, 08:41:32 PM
Priddis didn't train today and is doubtful for Sydney clash, but still a chance
Wellingham got through his WAFL match so is a chance to return this week
I wonder if we will bring in Giles with Lycett out? I reckon NN and Gov can handle Tippett and Sinclair
Yeah definitely. Sinkers is returning from a foot infection too.
Very keen to get Wellingham back in there. Super happy with his end to the season across half back. Much needed polish!
Hopefully Giles doesn't play (for BXVs sake, sorry LF :P)
Pridda has delcared himself good to go for this week :D
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on April 19, 2016, 10:08:02 AM
Pridda has delcared himself good to go for this week :D
Boom! Sydney at the SCG is the opponent and venue we'd need him most imo!
Priddis, Gaff and Wellingham confirmed for Sydney
Reading Simmo's presser it sounds like one of McInnes or Giles will replace Lycett - he doesn't seem keen to have Gov back up NN
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on April 20, 2016, 07:06:13 PM
Priddis, Gaff and Wellingham confirmed for Sydney
Reading Simmo's presser it sounds like one of McInnes or Giles will replace Lycett - he doesn't seem keen to have Gov back up NN
I think Gov is more important to us being used how he is now
Quote from: LF on April 20, 2016, 08:07:38 PM
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on April 20, 2016, 07:06:13 PM
Priddis, Gaff and Wellingham confirmed for Sydney
Reading Simmo's presser it sounds like one of McInnes or Giles will replace Lycett - he doesn't seem keen to have Gov back up NN
I think Gov is more important to us being used how he is now
Agreed, although I'd rather not play Frase against Sydney in Sydney and I'd rather not play Giles at all haha
Gov didn't train with the group today... Really need him this week
Yeo should be back in after dealing with tonsillitis
Glad to see Simmo heard the cries and dropped Jetta
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on May 12, 2016, 08:57:04 PM
Glad to see Simmo heard the cries and dropped Jetta
Yep very good decision
Send him to the WAFL to find some form,don't bring him back after just one week tho
Needs to know he can't just waltz into our side and be under no pressure to keep his spot.
I'd wanna see a month of amazing WAFL form before bringing him back in.
80% of his form issues atm are between the ears imo. He's got the class to be one of our most important players come finals.
Quote from: elephants on May 13, 2016, 11:25:28 AM
He's got the class to be one of our most important players come finals.
Because he's the only player you have that can chase down Cyril?
Quote from: GoLions on May 13, 2016, 11:40:17 AM
Quote from: elephants on May 13, 2016, 11:25:28 AM
He's got the class to be one of our most important players come finals.
Because he's the only player you have that can chase down Cyril?
Nah, I think the main plan for us is to ensure that the Grand Final is played at Subiaco. Then we're in with a chance.
Jetta dropped again this week,kinda surprised thought he was alright last weekend
Wouldn't be surprised to see Jetta come into the final team on Sunday.
Quote from: elephants on June 03, 2016, 06:36:47 PM
Wouldn't be surprised to see Jetta come into the final team on Sunday.
Who would come out for him you think?
Quote from: LF on June 03, 2016, 06:41:04 PM
Quote from: elephants on June 03, 2016, 06:36:47 PM
Wouldn't be surprised to see Jetta come into the final team on Sunday.
Who would come out for him you think?
Yeoy didn't train last night and apparently is in some doubt. We'll give him every chance.
Before the game I tipped Adelaide because I felt we just weren't going that well, but half way into the third I thought we were before it all fell apart
Now with NicNat gone for the next 2 months I reckon we might be able to finish 7th or 8th at best
The reality is that there are several better clubs than us now, which is a little disheartening considering we were runner ups last year
Just can't see how we can improve enough to be a genuine contender this year :-\
If all finals games are held at Domain Stadium, you could be a chance.
Quote from: GoLions on June 14, 2016, 12:00:43 AM
If all finals games are held at Domain Stadium, you could be a chance.
See that logic that we can't travel is just BS
Top 8 teams have only been beaten at home by away teams like 2 or 3 times this year
We lost to Hawthorn at the G, Sydney in Sydney, Geelong in Geelong and Dogs on Etihad. Show me any other interstate teams who have won those
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on June 14, 2016, 12:04:01 AM
Quote from: GoLions on June 14, 2016, 12:00:43 AM
If all finals games are held at Domain Stadium, you could be a chance.
See that logic that we can't travel is just BS
Top 8 teams have only been beaten at home by away teams like 2 or 3 times this year
We lost to Hawthorn at the G, Sydney in Sydney, Geelong in Geelong and Dogs on Etihad. Show me any other interstate teams who have won those
Only if you show me another user who takes what I say seriously.
2 questions:
What was up with Shuey in that second half? Did a Crows player go to him, spent some time off the ground, or anything like that? Didn't get anywhere near it I found.
Emac and Butler back soon? Got them both in British and want them to increase their trade value :P
Where do you think we can end up on the ladder?
Our next 4 are must wins - Carlton (MCG) Melbourne (H) Collingwood (MCG) Freo (H)
Collingwood will be the tough one there, and Melbourne will challenge but I expect to win
Our last 3 are super tough, and even if we can win one of them it could help us get the double chance
GWS (Spotless) Hawthorn (H) Adelaide (AO)
Tough end, but good tune up leading into finals footy
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on July 11, 2016, 07:10:25 PM
Where do you think we can end up on the ladder?
Our next 4 are must wins - Carlton (MCG) Melbourne (H) Collingwood (MCG) Freo (H)
Collingwood will be the tough one there, and Melbourne will challenge but I expect to win
Our last 3 are super tough, and even if we can win one of them it could help us get the double chance
GWS (Spotless) Hawthorn (H) Adelaide (AO)
Tough end, but good tune up leading into finals footy
Pre GWS losing to Pies, I would've said no chance for top 4, but now it's a possibility. Still don't think we'll do much damage in the finals, we would have to really pick are game up from here.
The Eagles have some real depth to work with after both the senior side and their WAFL team East Perth had dominant performances. The Eagles appeared to survive the win over the Kangaroos without an injury. It will be tough to make changes but a couple have put their hand up. Jack Redden backed up 28 touches and three goals last week with 34 disposals on Saturday to bang on Adam Simpson's door. Dom Sheed got through his second match in a row and collected 18 disposals in shocking conditions. Eric Mackenzie kept his opponent possession-less until three-quarter time. Tom Cole collected 22 touches and a goal for East Perth and remains an outside chance. Jonathan Giles remains on standby but Simpson was very pleased with Scott Lycett and Mitch Brown in the ruck last week. Jackson Nelson and Liam Duggan are also in the mix.
So Sheed you'd reckon might be back this week,maybe next week who goes out for him to come back?
Quote from: LF on July 12, 2016, 06:07:01 PM
So Sheed you'd reckon might be back this week,maybe next week who goes out for him to come back?
Jetta!
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on July 12, 2016, 08:12:37 PM
Quote from: LF on July 12, 2016, 06:07:01 PM
So Sheed you'd reckon might be back this week,maybe next week who goes out for him to come back?
Jetta!
Hope so haha
Quote from: jvalles69 on July 12, 2016, 05:25:13 PM
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on July 11, 2016, 07:10:25 PM
Where do you think we can end up on the ladder?
Our next 4 are must wins - Carlton (MCG) Melbourne (H) Collingwood (MCG) Freo (H)
Collingwood will be the tough one there, and Melbourne will challenge but I expect to win
Our last 3 are super tough, and even if we can win one of them it could help us get the double chance
GWS (Spotless) Hawthorn (H) Adelaide (AO)
Tough end, but good tune up leading into finals footy
Pre GWS losing to Pies, I would've said no chance for top 4, but now it's a possibility. Still don't think we'll do much damage in the finals, we would have to really pick are game up from here.
finally a realistic West Coast fan jv! :o ;)
as a Sydney-supporting sandgroper I just cannot understand my mates (quite a few who now live in Melbs) who think West Coast are likely to do some damage in September when you're limping there (though not as bad at Nth Melb) right now ...
I agree, top4 chances are still there but what will West Coast do if they get to a prelim final over east?
That is, I don't like your chances to make the GF again this season ...
the team is clearly not performing as well as last season, so I don't understand their optimism in thinking WCE are a decent chance to make the GF?? ??? :P ;)
Not trying to West Coast bash either mind you - I honestly have almost written off Sydney from making the GF too given the lack of composure in the last 5-8mins of close games against Richmond, Bulldogs and Hawthorn - if you can't win those sorts of games in-season, you're not likely to stand up in the cauldron of finals pressure ... :'( ;)
No doubt we're just making up the numbers
All year I have not seen us play the fluent, team orientated and structured way we seemed to play every game last year
NicNat will be back next week or the week after, but unless things change dramatically we're just making up the numbers
Not expecting anything this year, but the one thing I keep telling myself is that we do have time on our side - in that there is still enough games in the regular season to try and turn things around and find that form we have previously shown. Might be clutching at straws, but geeez the boys have looked ordinary all year and nothing like last year
2015 Points For - 106, Points Against - 71
2016 Points For - 103, Points Against - 77
Not much of a difference is there?
Based on league averages though
Ranked
17th in total disposals
11th in contested possession
11th in Disposal %, yet ranked last in clangers
10th in tackles
9th in marks, 3rd in contested marks
2nd for marks Inside 50
1st in hitouts, but 8th in centre clearances, 9th in stoppages
1st in FF, 10th in FA
15th in rebound 50's
16th in 1%'s
15th in Bounces
9th for Inside 50's
3rd in Goal Assists
I reckon last year, your clearances were up, 1%'s were up, inside 50's were up and uncontested possessions were higher. Seems as if the team isn't working hard enough and getting beaten on the inside more than they have been before. Shows the impact of NN, but even with him they've been a shadow of what they were.
Apparently NicNat's a sneaky chance to return this week.
Quote from: Nige on July 19, 2016, 07:50:50 PM
Apparently NicNat's a sneaky chance to return this week.
Nah I wouldn't think so. Simmo said he is a chance to face Collingwood next week, and if not it will be the week after
Hoping he gets up next because Collingwood at the G is where we need him
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on July 19, 2016, 07:53:04 PM
Quote from: Nige on July 19, 2016, 07:50:50 PM
Apparently NicNat's a sneaky chance to return this week.
Nah I wouldn't think so. Simmo said he is a chance to face Collingwood next week, and if not it will be the week after
Hoping he gets up next because Collingwood at the G is where we need him
Eh, meant next week, no idea why I typed 'this' over 'next' haha.
Great news - Gaffy reckons his contract could be sorted in the next week or two
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-07-21/eagles-mid-pretty-close-to-inking-new-deal
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on July 21, 2016, 09:53:35 AM
Great news - Gaffy reckons his contract could be sorted in the next week or two
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-07-21/eagles-mid-pretty-close-to-inking-new-deal
Done and done!!!!
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-07-21/andrew-gaff-signs-new-twoyear-deal-with-west-coast
Quote from: Gigantor on July 21, 2016, 06:50:11 PM
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on July 21, 2016, 09:53:35 AM
Great news - Gaffy reckons his contract could be sorted in the next week or two
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-07-21/eagles-mid-pretty-close-to-inking-new-deal
Done and done!!!!
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-07-21/andrew-gaff-signs-new-twoyear-deal-with-west-coast
Awesome news
Well well well.
I think we'll now finish bottom of the top 8 (probably 7th) and likely lose away from home.
Really don't know what to say, the gap between our best and our worst is just horrific.
Quote from: elephants on August 02, 2016, 12:20:55 PM
Well well well.
I think we'll now finish bottom of the top 8 (probably 7th) and likely lose away from home.
Really don't know what to say, the gap between our best and our worst is just horrific.
And the problem is that 90% of the year it's our worst that is being put up each week
The fall off from the way we played last year has been dramatic
We're making up the numbers and will be out first week
What do you guys reckon the problem(s) actually has been?
Obviously no Nic Nat hasn't helped (thought Lycett's been pretty good I reckon).
I don't think you guys lost any from the team that made the grand final?
I'm really surprised, I genuinely thought West Coast could back up last year.
It's the way the team is playing together
Last year everyone was in sync, following the structures and playing their role beautifully
When I watch us this year that chemistry is just not there and the fluency of last year is also not there
We've also got a fair chunk of the list who really out of form and playing really poorly too, meaning that too much is being required and left to a few select to do
Yeah I thought we were verging on a dynasty with last year being a real learning year.
Shame, because ultimately we will be fighting for second place with the Giants dynasty to kick off next season.
Yeah, what an ugly way to finish off the season. If I was simmo I'd be inclined to put in the team that was winning last year for the rest of the season and see if they can get back to that level.
Xavier Ellis just announced his retirement effective immediately
Bit sad,injuries really stuffed him around
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-08-09/eagle-xavier-ellis-calls-it-quits
Coulda won the Norm Smith in 2008. Real shame, he clearly had talent. Time was up though so the right call was made.
Was clean with the ball and had talent, but his body just continually let him down and we really never got a solid look at him
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-08-12/dockers-shock-as-ballantyne-asks-for-trade-to-eagles
To wake up and hear this, I am so pissed off
If we actually accepted him and gave him senior games I would be bordlerline boycotting WCE >:(
:-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2016-08-20/torn-acl-for-naitanui
The West Coast Eagles can confirm that scans today have revealed that star ruckman Nic Naitanui ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in the third quarter of last night’s victory over Hawthorn.
He will require a knee reconstruction and the club and Nic will next week discuss the best path forward with surgeons. The club will make no further comment on this matter.
:'( :'( :'(
:( :( :(
Absolutely gutted for him :'(
The Eagles have cut experienced duo Patrick McGinnity and Jamie Bennell as well as rookies Kane Lucas, Brant Colledge, Alec Waterman and Corey Adamson.
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on September 12, 2016, 01:08:09 PM
The Eagles have cut experienced duo Patrick McGinnity and Jamie Bennell as well as rookies Kane Lucas, Brant Colledge, Alec Waterman and Corey Adamson.
Yeah happy with that.
Sugar Kane is a wonderful WAFL player and thats it.
Jamie Bennell had a really good patch in the Eagles team a year or two ago but not having played since round 2 at 26 years of age his time was up, time to find someone through the draft.
Waterman was unlucky with his body letting him down, hopefully we can get his brother!
Adamson is an average bloke but was making progress at WAFL level. Don't mind this though, if he's not part of the future and he's not in the first team he's gotta go.
Reckon Colledge might end up with Woosha at the Bombers, but his WAFL season this year was a long way down on last year.
Patty Mac is a heart and soul player, sad to see him go but it had to happen.
Agree with Ele, sad to see McGinnity go but other than Duggan we haven't really given any rookies a run in the last two years and considering none of them are from WA we are at risk of losing a few of the
Apparently Adamson got dropped to the reserves a few weeks ago and his Dad went to the game and made a bit of scene haha probably didn't help his cause :)
Haha I went to school with Adamson, fair to say he's a bit of an arrogant bloke. Has talent I reckon but if the atiitude isnt 100% then meh
Nice intel on the parenting blowup too! Haha
Quote from: elephants on September 12, 2016, 02:16:14 PM
Haha I went to school with Adamson, fair to say he's a bit of an arrogant bloke. Has talent I reckon but if the atiitude isnt 100% then meh
Nice intel on the parenting blowup too! Haha
Yeah his old man is fairly arrogant too, used to be the state director of the company I work for.
There are lots of people involved in baseball who he employeed over the years who still work here so there was plenty of chat about it all this morning after the delisting news dropped
McGinnity and Lucas have both announced their retirements, but will seek other opportunities in the game.
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on September 12, 2016, 04:07:14 PM
McGinnity and Lucas have both announced their retirements, but will seek other opportunities in the game.
Wow I thought they'd be happy playing WAFL, both were pretty dominant at that level
Quote from: Gigantor on September 12, 2016, 03:10:30 PM
Quote from: elephants on September 12, 2016, 02:16:14 PM
Haha I went to school with Adamson, fair to say he's a bit of an arrogant bloke. Has talent I reckon but if the atiitude isnt 100% then meh
Nice intel on the parenting blowup too! Haha
Yeah his old man is fairly arrogant too, used to be the state director of the company I work for.
There are lots of people involved in baseball who he employeed over the years who still work here so there was plenty of chat about it all this morning after the delisting news dropped
Haha geez yeah Corey had his dads arrogance. Didn't help that he was signed to a 500k contract at the end of year 11 haha
Quote from: elephants on September 12, 2016, 04:20:05 PM
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on September 12, 2016, 04:07:14 PM
McGinnity and Lucas have both announced their retirements, but will seek other opportunities in the game.
Wow I thought they'd be happy playing WAFL, both were pretty dominant at that level
Quote from: Gigantor on September 12, 2016, 03:10:30 PM
Quote from: elephants on September 12, 2016, 02:16:14 PM
Haha I went to school with Adamson, fair to say he's a bit of an arrogant bloke. Has talent I reckon but if the atiitude isnt 100% then meh
Nice intel on the parenting blowup too! Haha
Yeah his old man is fairly arrogant too, used to be the state director of the company I work for.
There are lots of people involved in baseball who he employeed over the years who still work here so there was plenty of chat about it all this morning after the delisting news dropped
Haha geez yeah Corey had his dads arrogance. Didn't help that he was signed to a 500k contract at the end of year 11 haha
Nah McGinnity has done all his coaching courses etc and is keen to go into coaching heard an interview with him on 6pr one night
He seems like a really good bloke having read a previous interview he did and this actually probably wouldn't have bothered him a lot he is a team player not someone that is all about himself
Found the one I read about McGinnity
http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/teams/west-coast/west-coast-eagles-forward-pat-mcginnity-opens-up-on-his-nineyear-struggle-to-cement-his-spot/news-story/27a24dc6710d4a65600c7b37386bae1c