Time to start the talk for the season proper now
Seems to be some decent competition for spots down in defence this year,good thing means the boys will be desperate to hold their spot in the team which should push them to perform well.
Rucks obviously our biggest issue, if Nic Nat and Lycett were fit I'd say we finish top 2. Just Lycett fit then prob top 4. I think we finish 5-6 with our current ruck stocks, but might still sneak into that top 4 hopefully.
Ruckmen are overrated, especially with Priddis, Mitchell and Shuey on the ground. Would be nice to be fed by NN but not having him there won't hurt.
I'd say your fortunes rest with Wellingham, Masten, Sheed. Guns gonna gun, but it will be the 16th-24th men that dictate your fate. Don't think the Iggs had a top 2 list even if the rucks were fit and firing.
Quote from: meow meow on March 20, 2017, 09:52:42 PM
Ruckmen are overrated.
I agree to an extent, however NicNat is our most influential, dynamic player. Not having him is going to force us to change the way we play slightly.
Mitchell, Priddis, Shuey, Gaff though - pick who to tag of that lot!
Got everything crossed that Yeoy can start taking games by the scruff of the neck more, and guys like Masto and Redden are able to contribute week to week. The midfield is so damn important for us.
Petrie has been upgraded for Nic Nat
And Scotty has been put on the LTI list,no upgrade at this stage
http://m.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2017-03-21/petire-upgraded-with-debut-looming
Petrie needs surgery
Giles will be coming in
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on March 26, 2017, 06:20:15 PM
Petrie needs surgery
Giles will be coming in
Figured Petrie would be out
Did anyone else see that JJK signed on until 2019
Quote from: LF on March 26, 2017, 06:55:25 PM
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on March 26, 2017, 06:20:15 PM
Petrie needs surgery
Giles will be coming in
Figured Petrie would be out
Did anyone else see that JJK signed on until 2019
Yeah some time last year, told the club he wanted to keep it on the low down so they didn't make it public
Great news though, he is our most important player by a country mile
Francis Watson - did some good things in the JLT and had a fantastic game in the twos on the weekend. Does he get a look in soon? Would be a great story.
Quote from: Toga on April 03, 2017, 12:43:14 PM
Francis Watson - did some good things in the JLT and had a fantastic game in the twos on the weekend. Does he get a look in soon? Would be a great story.
I suggest he certainly will at some stage. Has a great head on his shoulders and speaks really well. Tough to break the side at the moment given our running defenders are so settled. Will be spending most of the year developing further in the WAFL.
Quote from: elephants on April 03, 2017, 01:09:51 PM
Quote from: Toga on April 03, 2017, 12:43:14 PM
Francis Watson - did some good things in the JLT and had a fantastic game in the twos on the weekend. Does he get a look in soon? Would be a great story.
I suggest he certainly will at some stage. Has a great head on his shoulders and speaks really well. Tough to break the side at the moment given our running defenders are so settled. Will be spending most of the year developing further in the WAFL.
I watched his post-draft presser and thought exactly that ele, seems like a really good kid and really hope he gets the opportunity because he deserves it. Watching his footage would be a handy third tall defender but as you say that Eagles backline looks very settled already.
Hmmm
Jetta and Hutch out Duggan and Butler in
Like I thought there would be a couple more changes this week,be nice if they started rewarding WAFL form and giving some of them a crack at it rather than playing the "my spot is safe" players whose form is questionable at times yet they hold their spot week after week.
Hopefully Sheed gets another crack soon, and Watson and Venables get a game as well.
Quote from: jvalles69 on April 12, 2017, 08:06:19 PM
Hopefully Sheed gets another crack soon, and Watson and Venables get a game as well.
Get Venables in there!
Quote from: GoLions on April 12, 2017, 08:07:09 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on April 12, 2017, 08:06:19 PM
Hopefully Sheed gets another crack soon, and Watson and Venables get a game as well.
Get Venables in there!
They are still taking it easy with him
Sheed,Watson and Mutimer are the main 3 that should be getting a crack at it,Mutimer must be close tho as he has been our emergency the last couple of weeks.
Quote from: LF on April 12, 2017, 08:24:04 PM
Quote from: GoLions on April 12, 2017, 08:07:09 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on April 12, 2017, 08:06:19 PM
Hopefully Sheed gets another crack soon, and Watson and Venables get a game as well.
Get Venables in there!
They are still taking it easy with him
Sheed,Watson and Mutimer are the main 3 that should be getting a crack at it,Mutimer must be close tho as he has been our emergency the last couple of weeks.
What posi does Mutimer play?
I know it won't happen, but I'd love for Jetta to never return
flowering rank... >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Who'd have thought we'd both be 3-2 leading into this derby :o
You boys should bounce back but this will be a big big game!
I told people at work last week we would lose
It's not entirely an MCG thing, it's a Hawthorn thing - we just don't match up well and they do against us
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on April 24, 2017, 03:23:07 PM
I told people at work last week we would lose
It's not entirely an MCG thing, it's a Hawthorn thing - we just don't match up well and they do against us
No more excuses, we played like showere. Too many passengers. Pathetic effort, Hawks wanted it more.
So is Watson a chance to play this week as a replacement for Nelson?
Quote from: Gigantor on April 26, 2017, 01:13:10 PM
So is Watson a chance to play this week as a replacement for Nelson?
I think he's still battling an ankle injury?
AFL.com says that he's missed two weeks with an ankle but will be in the frame. Get up Francis!
Quote from: Toga on April 26, 2017, 01:43:56 PM
AFL.com says that he's missed two weeks with an ankle but will be in the frame. Get up Francis!
Didn't play WAFL on the weekend though Toges so would be pretty big if he did get a debut
Yeah I know that's what I said haha - he's missed the last two weeks but could be in the frame.
Really hope he can get fit and grab an opportunity with the couple of injuries at WC in the next few weeks!
Quote from: Toga on April 26, 2017, 01:43:56 PM
AFL.com says that he's missed two weeks with an ankle but will be in the frame. Get up Francis!
Haha read that article just after I posted my comment.
Will be interesting to see who we pick, surely Giles comes in to help Vardy combat Sandi.
Quote from: Toga on April 26, 2017, 01:47:38 PM
Yeah I know that's what I said haha - he's missed the last two weeks but could be in the frame.
Really hope he can get fit and grab an opportunity with the couple of injuries at WC in the next few weeks!
Oh right haha. I think i saw somewhere he was still in a moonboot as well. Not 100% on that though
Partington was pretty good for East Perth with 31 and 1
Hutchings with 28 and 2 as well
Ah bugger didn't know he was still in a moonboot rico :( Would love to see the young fella get a game such a good story.
Sammy back and yay for Mutimer getting a run this week
found this cool new Shuey Vid on youtube thatll get you pumped,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KNGnM-fJCw&t=14s. kinda old highlights but good vid
Absolute junk, twice this year I've been embarrassed to be a supporter... :-[
http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2017-05-28/kennedy-felled-by-calf-injury
Not achilles which is kind of good, hopefully only a few weeks out :-\
Consecutive games played at the start of this round
Hurn - 73
Shuey - 67
JJK - 63
Sheppard - 57
Lecca - 38
Masten - 30
Wellingham - 28
Priddis - 28
So 4 of the top 8 had their runs broken, its a bit sad that Masten has the 3rd best streak now :o
Quote from: Gigantor on May 28, 2017, 09:54:25 PM
http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2017-05-28/kennedy-felled-by-calf-injury
Not achilles which is kind of good, hopefully only a few weeks out :-\
Calf loads better than achilles, still hope we're ultra cautious with him.
Lucky we got Petrie then. ::)
Such a dismal day yesterday. Despite leading for most of the game, we were dominated by the Giants B-Team. Imagine when they have Coniglio, Devon Smith, Lobb, Haynes, Kennedy and the rest all fit and firing. If we can't beat them at Subi we won't beat them anywhere.
On the brightside, Jetta looked really really good for his first time ever. Hoping he keeps that up, as we are a much better side when he is getting 25ish possies and hitting the scoreboard
Quote from: elephants on May 29, 2017, 02:37:53 PM
Such a dismal day yesterday. Despite leading for most of the game, we were dominated by the Giants B-Team. Imagine when they have Coniglio, Devon Smith, Lobb, Haynes, Kennedy and the rest all fit and firing. If we can't beat them at Subi we won't beat them anywhere.
On the brightside, Jetta looked really really good for his first time ever. Hoping he keeps that up, as we are a much better side when he is getting 25ish possies and hitting the scoreboard
Half way into the second qtr I was 100% sure we would lose. I could just see it unfolding. Maybe it's all the years of watching the boys but I just have a really good feel for how they are going in game and if we will win or lose
As for Jetta, the only thing that frustrated me was the several times he was one on one and could have easily burnt passed his opponent but didn't. Use your pace man!
Bring back Reddo i reckon
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on May 29, 2017, 03:12:16 PM
Quote from: elephants on May 29, 2017, 02:37:53 PM
Such a dismal day yesterday. Despite leading for most of the game, we were dominated by the Giants B-Team. Imagine when they have Coniglio, Devon Smith, Lobb, Haynes, Kennedy and the rest all fit and firing. If we can't beat them at Subi we won't beat them anywhere.
On the brightside, Jetta looked really really good for his first time ever. Hoping he keeps that up, as we are a much better side when he is getting 25ish possies and hitting the scoreboard
Half way into the second qtr I was 100% sure we would lose. I could just see it unfolding. Maybe it's all the years of watching the boys but I just have a really good feel for how they are going in game and if we will win or lose
As for Jetta, the only thing that frustrated me was the several times he was one on one and could have easily burnt passed his opponent but didn't. Use your pace man!
Haha mate I hope you chucked a few hunjy on the Giants @ 3's :P
Yeah I feel ya, think he only did it once in the last quarter, but 1/10 is a bad strike rate. He's clearly down on confidence (hence, not backing himself in) hopefully this game is a launching pad for the rest of the season
I don't really bet on sports, but my mate chucked a bet on at 3/4 time. Got GWS at $4 with a boost. Ridiculous odds at that time
Great news with JJK only likely to miss 3 weeks with a calf strain
Looks like were chasing JJ too :D
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-05-29/eagles-join-the-hunt-for-star-dog-jason-johannisen
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on May 29, 2017, 10:18:24 PM
Great news with JJK only likely to miss 3 weeks with a calf strain
Looks like were chasing JJ too :D
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-05-29/eagles-join-the-hunt-for-star-dog-jason-johannisen
Only 2 weeks with the bye! :D
JJ, mini-Gov and Matera would all be great gets for the club.
Yeah thank Christ JJK will be okay, still hope we don't rush him back in. Calves can certainly linger and while he isn't old, he is heading toward that 30+ mark and the last thing we want is reoccurring calf issues.
I'd love JJ, but 800k a year? Seems like massive overs when we already intercept well. Whilst his rebound/drive would be nice, its a massive chunk of the salary cap.
Little Gov and Matera though <3
Well I'm pretty sure the salary cap is going up next year, and JJ is only 24 so I think he's worth it when a good chunk of our list will be retired in the next few years
Quote from: elephants on May 30, 2017, 10:52:24 AM
Yeah thank Christ JJK will be okay, still hope we don't rush him back in. Calves can certainly linger and while he isn't old, he is heading toward that 30+ mark and the last thing we want is reoccurring calf issues.
I'd love JJ, but 800k a year? Seems like massive overs when we already intercept well. Whilst his rebound/drive would be nice, its a massive chunk of the salary cap.
Little Gov and Matera though <3
You know what you don't do well?
Run very quickly ;)
JJ could be that speed you need
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on May 30, 2017, 11:07:26 AM
Well I'm pretty sure the salary cap is going up next year, and JJ is only 24 so I think he's worth it when a good chunk of our list will be retired in the next few years
Like? Sam Mitchell? His contract wouldn't be unworldly, the draw was the coaching gig at the end.
Matt Priddis would be on less than you'd think
Sam Butler is working for minimum wage
I doubt we'd be freeing up that much, and once those boys go I'd rather focus the funds through the midfield, plus re-signing some of the kids (Duggan, Sheed, etc) that will be getting to the point in their careers where they can demand more cash.
I love JJ's flair more than anyone, but we've got to keep a level head about these kinds of enormous list management decisions.
I wasn't referring to the older guys freeing up space - more so that when they go we need good youth coming through and JJ has to be considered
Quote from: Ricochet on May 30, 2017, 11:11:32 AM
Quote from: elephants on May 30, 2017, 10:52:24 AM
Yeah thank Christ JJK will be okay, still hope we don't rush him back in. Calves can certainly linger and while he isn't old, he is heading toward that 30+ mark and the last thing we want is reoccurring calf issues.
I'd love JJ, but 800k a year? Seems like massive overs when we already intercept well. Whilst his rebound/drive would be nice, its a massive chunk of the salary cap.
Little Gov and Matera though <3
You know what you don't do well?
Run very quickly ;)
JJ could be that speed you need
That'd be the reason we're chasing him, Jetta playing well made such a difference and he's a spud. Imagine what JJ could bring :o
The price he's putting on his head is extraordinary though
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on May 29, 2017, 10:18:24 PM
Great news with JJK only likely to miss 3 weeks with a calf strain
Looks like were chasing JJ too :D
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-05-29/eagles-join-the-hunt-for-star-dog-jason-johannisen
3 weeks it looked pretty serious to me from the vision at nearly 30 think that is petty optimistic
Quote from: shaker on May 30, 2017, 02:44:11 PM
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on May 29, 2017, 10:18:24 PM
Great news with JJK only likely to miss 3 weeks with a calf strain
Looks like were chasing JJ too :D
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-05-29/eagles-join-the-hunt-for-star-dog-jason-johannisen
3 weeks it looked pretty serious to me from the vision at nearly 30 think that is petty optimistic
that and the fact he was battling achilles soreness as well
I have deleted these last three threads deliberate baiting is not on. keep the banter civil please.
Does that mean we can bait if it's not deliberate?
#dontgobothways #notlikeabisexual #elesucksatutg
Settle you two,
What was deleted? Why?
JS just took a jokingly jab and I only asked what his obsession with ribbing WCE's fans where?
No malice from him or me at all
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Quote from: RaisyDaisy on June 14, 2017, 06:27:18 PM
What was deleted? Why?
JS just took a jokingly jab and I only asked what his obsession with ribbing WCE's fans where?
No malice from him or me at all
Presumably because everything is open to mod discretion and it's entirely up to how they interpret things and feel towards the topic.
There doesn't appear to be set protocol either and so whether a warning, deletion, lock etc happens seems to be more random than situational.
That's all mere speculation based on casual observations though.
Quote from: Nige on June 14, 2017, 06:37:18 PM
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on June 14, 2017, 06:27:18 PM
What was deleted? Why?
JS just took a jokingly jab and I only asked what his obsession with ribbing WCE's fans where?
No malice from him or me at all
Presumably because everything is open to mod discretion and it's entirely up to how they interpret things and feel towards the topic.
There doesn't appear to be set protocol either and so whether a warning, deletion, lock etc happens seems to be more random than situational.
That's all mere speculation based on casual observations though.
And also cause ele sucks at utg
Why put mega banter in the title if mega banter is not permitted? #elesucksatutg #impartial
Just remember though when a complaint is made to moderators we have to act on it. At times we may make a rash decision we regret but we have to act as we see fit based on complaint and what has been said.
I'm pretty pissed at Butler and Hill being made the scapegoats yet again
It's the one thing that I don't like about Simmo - being soft on guys like LeCras, Darling etc
It doesn't send a strong message, and those blokes get guaranteed games even if their form is woeful
I think Hill was one of your better players 2 weeks ago. Can understand Barras recall for Butler but unsure on dropping Hill rather than as you say Lecca or Darling. Realise no JJK may have saved Darling.
Quote from: GoLions on June 14, 2017, 06:42:44 PM
Quote from: Nige on June 14, 2017, 06:37:18 PM
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on June 14, 2017, 06:27:18 PM
What was deleted? Why?
JS just took a jokingly jab and I only asked what his obsession with ribbing WCE's fans where?
No malice from him or me at all
Presumably because everything is open to mod discretion and it's entirely up to how they interpret things and feel towards the topic.
There doesn't appear to be set protocol either and so whether a warning, deletion, lock etc happens seems to be more random than situational.
That's all mere speculation based on casual observations though.
And also cause ele sucks at utg
Reported again
Quote from: fanTCfool on June 14, 2017, 06:50:29 PM
Why put mega banter in the title if mega banter is not permitted? #elesucksatutg #impartial
reported
Also ftr flower our selection team and flower we're cooked this week
NicNat off the USA for help with knee
Doesn't sound like it's worse, but seeing a sports specialist over there to help him
Shuey has re-signed until 2022. 8)
I'm one of his biggest fans, but how many more chances does Darling get?
I can't recall him ever being dropped and sent to the 2's
I think it's time, even with JJK out
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on June 25, 2017, 09:24:19 PM
I'm one of his biggest fans, but how many more chances does Darling get?
I can't recall him ever being dropped and sent to the 2's
I think it's time, even with JJK out
Lycett was solid for East Perth so now would be the time to do it
Vardy+Lycett in the ruck, Petrie+Gov up forward
Quote from: Gigantor on June 25, 2017, 09:45:11 PM
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on June 25, 2017, 09:24:19 PM
I'm one of his biggest fans, but how many more chances does Darling get?
I can't recall him ever being dropped and sent to the 2's
I think it's time, even with JJK out
Lycett was solid for East Perth so now would be the time to do it
Vardy+Lycett in the ruck, Petrie+Gov up forward
Yep, Darling needs to get dropped, then traded if he does nothing for the rest of the year. I don't watch any WAFL but how's Tom Lamb going? Playing or injured?
Quote from: jvalles69 on June 26, 2017, 12:04:14 PM
Quote from: Gigantor on June 25, 2017, 09:45:11 PM
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on June 25, 2017, 09:24:19 PM
I'm one of his biggest fans, but how many more chances does Darling get?
I can't recall him ever being dropped and sent to the 2's
I think it's time, even with JJK out
Lycett was solid for East Perth so now would be the time to do it
Vardy+Lycett in the ruck, Petrie+Gov up forward
Yep, Darling needs to get dropped, then traded if he does nothing for the rest of the year. I don't watch any WAFL but how's Tom Lamb going? Playing or injured?
He's showed improvement over last year but I wouldn't say he is dominating. And thats the problem for us at the moment people are calling for the under performing established players to be dropped but there isn't many players standing up in the 2's
Wouldn't mind seeing Partington get a game
LeCras and JJK to return, and that's when Darling should get dropped (But I know it won't happen)
Karpany looked good on the weekend and although Cole was serviceable he probably really didn't make a difference at all
Masten is still on the outer too
The one thing in Darling's favour is that he supports JJK well. Not sure JJK and Petrie would work? Lycett comes in soon too so there is def a few changes that can/should be made
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on June 26, 2017, 01:16:30 PM
Wouldn't mind seeing Partington get a game
LeCras and JJK to return, and that's when Darling should get dropped (But I know it won't happen)
Karpany looked good on the weekend and although Cole was serviceable he probably really didn't make a difference at all
Masten is still on the outer too
The one thing in Darling's favour is that he supports JJK well. Not sure JJK and Petrie would work? Lycett comes in soon too so there is def a few changes that can/should be made
How is he coming along?
I see the MRP are still a bunch of dickheads
Eagles better challenge this
Unbelievable :o
Quote from: LF on June 26, 2017, 05:15:39 PM
I see the MRP are still a bunch of dickheads
Eagles better challenge this
I want to add Vics to that comment. >:(
Quote from: LF on June 26, 2017, 05:15:39 PM
I see the MRP are still a bunch of dickheads
Eagles better challenge this
I thought they meant theyd given Oliver a week for staging, which i wasnt sure if it was possible but im sure in support of it!! terrible decision and if they challenge it will be overturned.
Quote from: iZander on June 26, 2017, 06:36:20 PM
Quote from: LF on June 26, 2017, 05:15:39 PM
I see the MRP are still a bunch of dickheads
Eagles better challenge this
I thought they meant theyd given Oliver a week for staging, which i wasnt sure if it was possible but im sure in support of it!! terrible decision and if they challenge it will be overturned.
I mean, in case it wasn't clear, the reason that Schofield got given a week is because it was high and intentional with low impact. That constitutes a week.
However, the Eagles should challenge it and argue insufficient force (which it looked like it was), obviously the only issue with that is that he's not successful, he'll actually cop two weeks.
He didn't even get him in the face,it clipped his shoulder that is the whole point
Not that anyone here is likely to bring it up but have seen many posts about Shuey getting off last week even tho it has nothing to do with this,I really thought Shuey should have got done
As an independent observer and after viewing footage why was not Oliver not cited for throwing the punch as well. he had a closed fist and we heard about jumper punches. So with their actions tonight the MRP has now condoned jumper punches and diving as free for all in future.
Eagles should challenge it but my concern is it was intentional and that may be the crux of the MRP's argument even though it only hit shoulder and minimum force. Apparently Dees doctor was seen treating jaw after incident which further complicates it.
Quote from: Ringo on June 26, 2017, 08:32:58 PM
As an independent observer and after viewing footage why was not Oliver not cited for throwing the punch as well. he had a closed fist and we heard about jumper punches. So with their actions tonight the MRP has now condoned jumper punches and diving as free for all in future.
I mean, let's not act like the MRP is consistent though. Every chance they'll suspend someone for one of those acts next week.
Quote from: Ringo on June 26, 2017, 08:32:58 PM
Eagles should challenge it but my concern is it was intentional and that may be the crux of the MRP's argument even though it only hit shoulder and minimum force. Apparently Dees doctor was seen treating jaw after incident which further complicates it.
Apparently Clarrie got some blood cleaned up too, so that part of the medical report would have also factored in. But yeah, the fact that it was high and intentional is the major issue.
Quote from: Nige on June 26, 2017, 09:07:29 PM
Quote from: Ringo on June 26, 2017, 08:32:58 PM
As an independent observer and after viewing footage why was not Oliver not cited for throwing the punch as well. he had a closed fist and we heard about jumper punches. So with their actions tonight the MRP has now condoned jumper punches and diving as free for all in future.
I mean, let's not act like the MRP is consistent though. Every chance they'll suspend someone for one of those acts next week.
Quote from: Ringo on June 26, 2017, 08:32:58 PM
Eagles should challenge it but my concern is it was intentional and that may be the crux of the MRP's argument even though it only hit shoulder and minimum force. Apparently Dees doctor was seen treating jaw after incident which further complicates it.
Apparently Clarrie got some blood cleaned up too, so that part of the medical report would have also factored in. But yeah, the fact that it was high and intentional is the major issue.
I feel like i watched the wrong incident? or is the shoulder high now?
He definitely got him in the face and anyone who thinks he didn't hasnt watched the incident properly.
Whether that should be a weeks suspension I don't know.
Quote from: Rusty00 on June 26, 2017, 10:44:08 PM
He definitely got him in the face and anyone who thinks he didn't hasnt watched the incident properly.
Whether that should be a weeks suspension I don't know.
I've watched it several times and it does not get his face,if it got him in the face unexpectedly like he said then why does his head not move even a little from the force,because sure as anything you cop something unexpectedly in the face/chin no matter what the force is your head will move back
There is a freeze frame of the elbow on his chin/neck
(https://i.imgur.com/MFt0L6h.jpg)
If you punch while blind, you're a bloody idiot
Quote from: Mat0369 on June 27, 2017, 12:30:12 AM
There is a freeze frame of the elbow on his chin/neck
(https://i.imgur.com/MFt0L6h.jpg)
Actually watch the footage and watch it properly
I did. Actually look at the picture and see how there is contact with his face. The fact is he got him high.
Yep. Pretty clear he made contact with the head.
Yeah, it was a really weird action, he went to shove him in the shoulder, but for some reason his elbow was on an angle and did connect with his chin...was super low impact and he reacted 5 seconds too late to the force. This is the 2nd time Oliver has done this, earlier in the year Higgins brushed past him when he was getting all that attention and Oliver dropped like a sack of spuds, pathetic look and he needs to get a fine as he's done it twice now.
Still reckon Oliver should have been cited twice as well - One for the punch which led to the issue and then the dive.
Maybe the blood came from diving on the ground.
Yeah there clearly was a touch of high contact on Oliver's chin. But didn't seem to be much force in that, so would've thought him dropping like a sack of shower late would mean he's looked at for staging.
Fair enough for the MRP to have a look at Schofield but definitely didn't expect him to get booked, I'm pretty bewildered to be honest.
Partington finally might get the call up this week
Quote from: LF on June 27, 2017, 12:42:06 PM
Partington finally might get the call up this week
What's the deal with this guy? Seems like a magnet, just been tearing up the 2s begging for a call up?
Quote from: jvalles69 on June 27, 2017, 09:51:41 AM
Yeah, it was a really weird action, he went to shove him in the shoulder, but for some reason his elbow was on an angle and did connect with his chin...was super low impact and he reacted 5 seconds too late to the force. This is the 2nd time Oliver has done this, earlier in the year Higgins brushed past him when he was getting all that attention and Oliver dropped like a sack of spuds, pathetic look and he needs to get a fine as he's done it twice now.
There are plenty of players who are higher up the chain than Oliver. Not sure why the AFL bother saying they can fine players for staging when they never do.
One thing this incident has done (by virtue of Oliver's back tracking after the incident) is show how embarrassed players get when accused of staging (as they should be). All the football shows on TV and online should have a dedicated segment each week for "outing" players diving/staging from that weekends games to embarrass the shower out of them to try and put a stop to it.
Quote from: Rusty00 on June 27, 2017, 02:48:57 PM
Quote from: jvalles69 on June 27, 2017, 09:51:41 AM
Yeah, it was a really weird action, he went to shove him in the shoulder, but for some reason his elbow was on an angle and did connect with his chin...was super low impact and he reacted 5 seconds too late to the force. This is the 2nd time Oliver has done this, earlier in the year Higgins brushed past him when he was getting all that attention and Oliver dropped like a sack of spuds, pathetic look and he needs to get a fine as he's done it twice now.
There are plenty of players who are higher up the chain than Oliver. Not sure why the AFL bother saying they can fine players for staging when they never do.
One thing this incident has done (by virtue of Oliver's back tracking after the incident) is show how embarrassed players get when accused of staging (as they should be). All the football shows on TV and online should have a dedicated segment each week for "outing" players diving/staging from that weekends games to embarrass the shower out of them to try and put a stop to it.
The thing that annoys me, is just own up to it! flower its not that big of a deal and if you own up to it, you're going to gain some respect back. I know I wouldn't be so pissed if he said yeah I was playing for the free kick, no harm done.
WCE challenging
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-06-27/live-houli-schofield-front-the-afl-tribunal
Interesting developments here if watching it live.
And he is free to play
Don't have to trade him out of my fantasy sides now! :')
And people thought the boos for Jobe were bad, wait till Oliver returns to Subi! :o
Quote from: GoLions on June 27, 2017, 09:34:40 PM
Don't have to trade him out of my fantasy sides now! :')
Big if true.
"He's very close," Simpson said of Partington. "He's done a lot right. He had 28 touches and kicked four (goals at East Perth) on the weekend and a couple of weeks ago had similar numbers, so he's ready.
"He knows how to kick a goal, he's not a big fella, but he's got that one trait that’s very hard to teach, which is natural ball-winning ability."
Partington and Wellingham are flying over for this weeks match
So we go through all the effort to challenge Schoefields suspension, and he is out with a hip issue LMAO what a waste of flowering time/money/effort
Simpson proving time and time again he cant make calculated decisions. He is a useless coach with no game plan and will not play the youth who have been dominating the wafl level. Your a flowering disgrace Simmo
Surely they didn't fly Lycett over to not play him,he needs the game time
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Quote from: GoLions on June 27, 2017, 09:34:40 PM
Don't have to trade him out of my fantasy sides now! :')
Big if true.
Think again GL, unlucky mate, absolute carnage :/
Sheed and Nelson signed on til 2019 :)
http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/darling-hails-wife-selfless-sacrifice/news-story/84f90965a4736a57aefcb384637ab416
http://m.afl.com.au/news/2017-07-11/mackenzie-blow-could-send-eagle-swingman-back
Emac out for 3 with a hammy
Venables will be out for another 2-3 weeks after another set back
Rioli is being held out for another week
Tunners is nearly back as well
Good news with Jake Waterman set to play his first WAFL game along with Tarir Bayok
Changes i would like to see this week.
The obvious one is EMaC goes out with Injury.
Outs: Mckenzie, Cripps, Petrie, Priddis, Mitchell, Wellingham
In: Kennedy, Redden, Partington, Nelson, Schofield, F Watson.
Even Lamb and Murtimer can be looked at for selection. The guys we have aren't going to be good enough to make it to a grand final so lets start developing our future. Then Venables when fit, get him straight in.
No way I'd drop Mitchell out of the team
All Mitchell did on the weekend was butcher the ball and out everyone else under pressure with stupid handballs or kicks. His days are over. Yes he was once great- now he is a liability.
You've lost the plot
You guys don't honestly think we have a chance this season with the team that played on the weekend? Smashed by a side who is yet to beat anyone in the top 8, at our own home ground. Time to blood the future.
Sam Mitchell 1 12 14 26 6 19 61.5
Matt Priddis 11 7 12 19 9 10 47.4
That last figure is their disposal efficiency from the game. Priddis and mitchell ranked 1 and 2 for WORST efficiency on ground.
Yes, these guys were champions. No, they are no longer the same players they were.
It was one game, take it easy
We're no chance either way this year. Yes lets play Partington but no way I'd drop Mitch and Priddis
They won't blood a bunch of kids while we can still make finals
Mitchell and priddis can not coexist is the same team. They are the 2 slowest midfielders in the competition, they cant be lined up next to each other.
Yes we can make finals, but theres no point as we will be annihilated first game just like last year.
Simpson is delusional, you only have to browse through many of the social media comments from supporters, and the fan base is hugely in the favour of wanting Simpson gone.
Yeah I saw a week or so ago AFL had a list of the fans votes for coaches, and Simmo was 2nd bottom only above Eade
He seems to stick with the same group and doesn't make big changes often which I don't like, but at the same time it's hard to blood a bunch of kids when we are still in the finals hunt
It's not that bad though considering Karpany, Cole etc have been given a shot
I think the reality us supporters need to face is that we're just not a premiership contender, but we're in that awkward middle
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on July 12, 2017, 09:13:05 PM
Yeah I saw a week or so ago AFL had a list of the fans votes for coaches, and Simmo was 2nd bottom only above Eade
He seems to stick with the same group and doesn't make big changes often which I don't like, but at the same time it's hard to blood a bunch of kids when we are still in the finals hunt
It's not that bad though considering Karpany, Cole etc have been given a shot
I think the reality us supporters need to face is that we're just not a premiership contender, but we're in that awkward middle
Yeah spot on.
To make things worse, we are a considerably worse off without our 2 most influential players in Kennedy and Naitnui. Karpany is good when he gets it (skill wise), just needs to work on getting it a bit more, hopefully with time it comes. Cole took the Nelson role and i think he was okay defensively. Just skills needed a little clean up but will be better for the run.
The one the supporters hve been screaming for is Parto... How someone can consistently dominate at wafl level and cant be an inclusion the next week into a losing side is beyond me. He brings guys like masto and wellingham straight back who have proven numerous times they are not up to it.
Agree, Masten is a scrub and won't get any better at all. I don't mind Wellingham, but with the likes of Nelson flourishing he isn't a must start anymore
Partington needs a run, and not just one game then dropped either but who knows, we'd be crying for Darling to get dropped for ages and he finally turned it around the last two weeks
Darling is okay... As long as he isnt the key target. With kennedy back he will hve 3 defenders on him again and darling will be free to roam.
Masten named again... Surely not Simmo- Ive never seen so many turnovers at wafl level from one player. Yeah he gets it 30 times but is woeful when he does get it. Winning 3km time trials just doesnt warrant a game Simmo....
Yep agree, Parto needs a run of at least 6 or 7 in a row to get the feel for it. Wont get 6 in now...
http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/west-coast-eagles-put-faith-in-top-draftee-by-resigning-daniel-venables/news-story/465c19fdce6a6a28a9c09912d664023a
We've locked Venables in for another 2yrs
Quote from: LF on July 20, 2017, 07:04:43 AM
http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/west-coast-eagles-put-faith-in-top-draftee-by-resigning-daniel-venables/news-story/465c19fdce6a6a28a9c09912d664023a
We've locked Venables in for another 2yrs
Wonderful news, even more important considering he's a Vic boy. Hope the older Vic lads (Shuey, Gaffy, Smitch, etc) can get around him and help him continue to settle.
Another week, another bunch of soft cocks. >:(
Quote from: jvalles69 on July 23, 2017, 09:40:32 PM
Another week, another bunch of soft cocks. >:(
I've resigned to the fact that we are a very average team, simply making up the numbers. Stop thinking we are good enough to challenge etc, because that's delusional. Not saying you are, but we need to be real with ourselves
Trust me, once you can do that too it makes things so much easier. I'm done with getting upset etc we're just nowhere near good enough
This current team has way too many passengers, and I can't believe how hard they choke in last quarters. I feel like every second week they can't hang onto a lead and close out games. It's shocking, and a major concern
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Quote from: jvalles69 on July 23, 2017, 09:40:32 PM
Another week, another bunch of soft cocks. >:(
I've resigned to the fact that we are a very average team, simply making up the numbers. Stop thinking we are good enough to challenge etc, because that's delusional. Not saying you are, but we need to be real with ourselves
Trust me, once you can do that too it makes things so much easier. I'm done with getting upset etc we're just nowhere near good enough
This current team has way too many passengers, and I can't believe how hard they choke in last quarters. I feel like every second week they can't hang onto a lead and close out games. It's shocking, and a major concern
Personally I hope we miss finals, so they can start making a cull across the board.
Equal second for 1st qtrs won
Equal second for 2nd qtrs won
Equal 13th for 4th qtrs won
About sums up how we have played this year
What really pissed me off this week is the pies were two men down for a half and we still go over run
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Equal second for 1st qtrs won
Equal second for 2nd qtrs won
Equal 13th for 4th qtrs won
About sums up how we have played this year
What really pissed me off this week is the pies were two men down for a half and we still go over run
The only surprising stat there is we are 13th for last quarters??? Thought we would easily be 18th... So embarrassing every last quarter we fold over. Gotta be lacking fitness. Getting run over the top of every single last quarter...
One positive to take out of that game and that JK proving he is best forward in the comp... Was a pleasure to watch him today. Other than that, can't find any other positives...
OUT: Priddis, Vardy, LeCras, Cripps
IN: Partington, Lycett (if fit), Karpany, Mutimer
Tell Redden he is not allowed to kick, handball only.
Tell Masten he is playing for his career in this next month of WAFL footy. Archetypal list clogger.
Tell Priddis he is no longer a walk up starter.
Tell Sam Mitchell to get his coaching hat on because thats where he should be next season.
I would love to see Franky Watson and Tom Lamb get debuts before the season is out.
I am trying to work out if Adam Simpson is a stubborn prick or if he's simply spineless and won't make statements at the selection table.
Honestly prepared for the same old Redden out for Masten shuffling of the deck chairs on the titanic type changes come Thursday.
Quote from: elephants on July 24, 2017, 12:55:39 PM
OUT: Priddis, Vardy, LeCras, Cripps
IN: Partington, Lycett (if fit), Karpany, Mutimer
Tell Redden he is not allowed to kick, handball only.
Tell Masten he is playing for his career in this next month of WAFL footy. Archetypal list clogger.
Tell Priddis he is no longer a walk up starter.
Tell Sam Mitchell to get his coaching hat on because thats where he should be next season.
I would love to see Franky Watson and Tom Lamb get debuts before the season is out.
I am trying to work out if Adam Simpson is a stubborn prick or if he's simply spineless and won't make statements at the selection table.
Honestly prepared for the same old Redden out for Masten shuffling of the deck chairs on the titanic type changes come Thursday.
Franky Watson for sure!!! Was killling it earlier this year before his injury. IS fast and has good skills. Something many of our players lack....
Could Masten go down as the worst 3rd draft pick of all time? Surely theres been no one worse?
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Quote from: elephants on July 24, 2017, 12:55:39 PM
OUT: Priddis, Vardy, LeCras, Cripps
IN: Partington, Lycett (if fit), Karpany, Mutimer
Tell Redden he is not allowed to kick, handball only.
Tell Masten he is playing for his career in this next month of WAFL footy. Archetypal list clogger.
Tell Priddis he is no longer a walk up starter.
Tell Sam Mitchell to get his coaching hat on because thats where he should be next season.
I would love to see Franky Watson and Tom Lamb get debuts before the season is out.
I am trying to work out if Adam Simpson is a stubborn prick or if he's simply spineless and won't make statements at the selection table.
Honestly prepared for the same old Redden out for Masten shuffling of the deck chairs on the titanic type changes come Thursday.
Franky Watson for sure!!! Was killling it earlier this year before his injury. IS fast and has good skills. Something many of our players lack....
Could Masten go down as the worst 3rd draft pick of all time? Surely theres been no one worse?
Colin Sylvia would like a word!
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Quote from: The_Captain on July 24, 2017, 07:28:29 PM
Quote from: elephants on July 24, 2017, 12:55:39 PM
OUT: Priddis, Vardy, LeCras, Cripps
IN: Partington, Lycett (if fit), Karpany, Mutimer
Tell Redden he is not allowed to kick, handball only.
Tell Masten he is playing for his career in this next month of WAFL footy. Archetypal list clogger.
Tell Priddis he is no longer a walk up starter.
Tell Sam Mitchell to get his coaching hat on because thats where he should be next season.
I would love to see Franky Watson and Tom Lamb get debuts before the season is out.
I am trying to work out if Adam Simpson is a stubborn prick or if he's simply spineless and won't make statements at the selection table.
Honestly prepared for the same old Redden out for Masten shuffling of the deck chairs on the titanic type changes come Thursday.
Franky Watson for sure!!! Was killling it earlier this year before his injury. IS fast and has good skills. Something many of our players lack....
Could Masten go down as the worst 3rd draft pick of all time? Surely theres been no one worse?
Colin Sylvia would like a word!
I'd take Sylvia any day of the week!
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-07-25/nic-nats-back-but-eagles-wont-rush-him
I've seen more articles about Simmo and WCE in general this week, than I have all year and I for one am very happy to see this
It's about time the torch was put on us, and it's time to see change
One thing I noticed was:
Simpson said second-year midfielder Luke Partington wasn't far off a debut but was wary of external expectations being too high on the ball-magnet who is still working on his deficiencies.
Also saw that if Lycett doesn't play this week, then he will be iced for the rest of the year
Simmo, Lecca and others finally under the microscope - something that's been needed
Let's see how this all plays out
FINALLY!
Partington named on the wing
Brisbane at home, he had to get a run this week and I look forward to seeing how he goes
Party Time <3
Brisbane bringing over a very young/inexperienced team. If we are remotely serious about making finals we need to be winning this by 10+ goals.
I would much rather see more kids get a run than us make finals, probably won't get either :P
Sammy is officially retiring at the end of this season and will take his coaching role on next year for us.
I'm really looking forward to what more he can bring to us
And yay Partington finally.
The excuse of him still having some deficienies in his game is fine but atm all the players have something they need to work on anyway and I hope he gets in there on the weekend and gives it a real crack
Just saw a tweet that Priddis is retiring too :'(
Could tell it was coming by Simmo's comments the other day.
What do think Pridda and Mitch were on this year?
Does it give us a bit of salary cap space to play with?
Well it's been all over the radio that Sammy is retiring but now they think the info is possibly wrong and it was indeed Priddis
Quote from: LF on July 28, 2017, 03:22:30 PM
Well it's been all over the radio that Sammy is retiring but now they think the info is possibly wrong and it was indeed Priddis
Priddis has retired. Mitchell is expected to announce his retirement soon, according to HS
Quote from: Gigantor on July 28, 2017, 02:41:36 PM
What do think Pridda and Mitch were on this year?
Does it give us a bit of salary cap space to play with?
Sammy would have been on some decent coin on his 1 year contract but I doubt Priddis was on heaps
Vardy out this week so Petrie is rucking and I guess Gov might do a bit as well
Sheed was fantastic, Partington a great debut game. Good to see some of the next generation coming through and playing well.
Almost too keen for this post-season list cleanout :P
Quote from: elephants on July 31, 2017, 11:36:31 AM
Sheed was fantastic, Partington a great debut game. Good to see some of the next generation coming through and playing well.
Almost too keen for this post-season list cleanout :P
Oh it's going to be fantastic! Butler, Wellingham, LaCras, Masten, Hill, possibly Cripps? E-Mac? Schofield?
And hopefully the clear out will help us bring over guys like Mitch McGovern and Matera, rather have these 2 guys crumbing rather than LeCras, Hill and Cripps.
West Coast has called a media conference for 10am (12PM AEST) where it is expected Sam Mitchell will be announcing his retirement at the end of the season
And confirmed, be good to have him around the coaching traps for years to come :)
Another week, another choke
Quote from: RaisyDaisy on August 06, 2017, 05:37:31 PM
Another week, another choke
So over it and Simmo's excuses. Thankfully I was busy and didn't have to sit though another choke...
Nearly put a fist through the radio.
Clearly Masten is so far off the pace now its not funny. Needs to be dropped. On the brightside Redden is having an excellent finish to the season.
GET THE KIDS IN
We were out for lunch for my mums birthday and they had the game on,I seriously had to restrain myself from saying anything in public
Only good thing was Josh getting his 500th goal and keeping himself in position for a 3rd Coleman
Quote from: LF on August 07, 2017, 12:28:50 PM
Only good thing was is Josh. getting his 500th goal and keeping himself in position for a 3rd Coleman
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Quote from: LF on August 07, 2017, 12:28:50 PM
Only good thing was is Josh. getting his 500th goal and keeping himself in position for a 3rd Coleman
And Reddoooooo
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Only good thing was is Josh. getting his 500th goal and keeping himself in position for a 3rd Coleman
And Mastoooo
There was nobody showerter on an AFL field over the weekend than Masten :P
Priddis would have been more showertier... apparently
Quote from: Ricochet on August 07, 2017, 01:13:53 PM
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Quote from: LF on August 07, 2017, 12:28:50 PM
Only good thing was is Josh. getting his 500th goal and keeping himself in position for a 3rd Coleman
And Mastoooo
There was nobody showerter on an AFL field over the weekend than Masten :P
Priddis would have been more showertier... apparently
Haha its still a sore point :P Dump our entire midfield bar Shuey, Redden and Gaff!
In all seriousness, there is something terribly wrong with this group, mentally
They just cannot get it together and close out games, and opposition now knows this.
These blokes are mentally fragile in crunch times, and when it continues to happen it only makes it worse
http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/eric-mackenzie-set-to-survive-endofseason-list-chop-at-west-coast-eagles/news-story/48aa613e55203f9969cf69d4eeaf9e24
Looks like EMac will be given another year and they are still deciding on whether to keep Petrie for another season
| Club | % of time in front |
| Adelaide | 63% |
| West Coast | 61% |
| Richmond | 60% |
| Essendon | 59% |
| Port Adelaide | 56% |
| Sydney | 52% |
| GWS | 50% |
| St Kilda | 45% |
| Geelong | 45% |
| Collingwood | 45% |
| Hawthorn | 45% |
| Melbourne | 41% |
| Western Bulldogs | 40% |
| North Melbourne | 40% |
| Gold Coast | 36% |
| Fremantle | 32% |
| Carlton | 31% |
| Brisbane | 23% |
Not really surprising but its still hard to stomach >:(
Quote from: Gigantor on August 11, 2017, 06:48:33 PM
| Club | % of time in front |
| Adelaide | 63% |
| West Coast | 61% |
| Richmond | 60% |
| Essendon | 59% |
| Port Adelaide | 56% |
| Sydney | 52% |
| GWS | 50% |
| St Kilda | 45% |
| Geelong | 45% |
| Collingwood | 45% |
| Hawthorn | 45% |
| Melbourne | 41% |
| Western Bulldogs | 40% |
| North Melbourne | 40% |
| Gold Coast | 36% |
| Fremantle | 32% |
| Carlton | 31% |
| Brisbane | 23% |
Not really surprising but its still hard to stomach >:(
Further proof of two things.
1) Mental fragility
2) We are a better team than we are demonstrating
Anyone know what our salary cap situation will be for next year? Priddis, Mitchell, Butler to definitely come off the books and would expect a tonne more to be honest, Masten, Petrie, Hill...would like to add Wellingham, Lecras...
Quote from: jvalles69 on August 21, 2017, 05:21:01 PM
Anyone know what our salary cap situation will be for next year? Priddis, Mitchell, Butler to definitely come off the books and would expect a tonne more to be honest, Masten, Petrie, Hill...would like to add Wellingham, Lecras...
I don't personally think any of those boys would be on big coin, but through sheer weight of numbers if we can cull a ton of blokes and go through the draft that will leave us some money left over.
Gotta remember (due to his injury) Nic Nat didn't reach a lot f performance triggers in his contract and thats where a lot of the Smitchell money came from
This is my take on who will go this year
Gone:
Mitchell, Priddis, Brophy
Will probably retire:
Butler, Lecras, Petrie
Trade/Delist:
Hill, Giles, Mackenzie/Schofield, McInnes, Masten
Questionable Rookies:
Lamb, Tunbridge
I included Masten but I have a gut feeling we will keep him haha
Maybe we might keep one of Giles/Petrie, especially if McInnes goes.
We should trade one of Emac/Schoey
Lamb hasn't done anything special this year in the WAFL, 16.1 Disp, 4.3 marks, 1.2 goals, 2.7 Tackles
Tunbridge has been on the list 4 years now, probably time to go.
So thats 13 players which is probably too many to move on in one year unless we actually trade :)
And Butler has announced his retirement
Quote from: LF on August 22, 2017, 06:17:04 PM
And Butler has announced his retirement
Great bloke who carved out a very handy career, wish him all the best in retirement
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Quote from: LF on August 22, 2017, 06:17:04 PM
And Butler has announced his retirement
Great bloke who carved out a very handy career, wish him all the best in retirement
??? :o ;D 8)
So good being there live! On to finals, of all the teams in the top 8 to play away, Port is the one I would have preferred. Lets have a dig lads
Convincing myself GWS win so I don't get my heart ripped to shreds again this year...
Lecras signing on for another year. >:(. What a shower signing...
Quote from: jvalles69 on September 19, 2017, 11:00:03 PM
Lecras signing on for another year. >:(. What a shower signing...
Havn't seen anything official about it yet, but I completely expected him to play on
His best is past him, but he is going to be important for us over the next 12 months as we lose a lot of experience and transition
Don't be too upset, he still has value to our club
Quote from: jvalles69 on September 19, 2017, 11:00:03 PM
Lecras signing on for another year. >:(. What a shower signing...
You will be better playing Lecras than a hack like Jetta some of his efforts on the weekend were weak , heartless in one word pathetic a line should be put through him if the club is serious
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Quote from: jvalles69 on September 19, 2017, 11:00:03 PM
Lecras signing on for another year. >:(. What a shower signing...
You will be better playing Lecras than a hack like Jetta some of his efforts on the weekend were weak , heartless in one word pathetic a line should be put through him if the club is serious
He was average but he won it for them the week before
I would rather have Matera > Fasolo > even Ballas than Lecras. Guy cares more about his hair and fishing reports, have also heard he refuses to play WAFL, anyone confirm this? That would be enough reason to turf him.
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Quote from: jvalles69 on September 19, 2017, 11:00:03 PM
Lecras signing on for another year. >:(. What a shower signing...
You will be better playing Lecras than a hack like Jetta some of his efforts on the weekend were weak , heartless in one word pathetic a line should be put through him if the club is serious
He was average but he won it for them the week before
A recipe for losing playing guys that only have a crack every second week , looking at his year seems to be a fairly common thing
Yeah if you added up all the good footy Jetta played this year it would probably equal 1 full game in total
He is very frustrating to watch, especially when he is given the ball on the wing all alone with open space in front of him and he just casually runs and looks lazy. Rarely ever turns it on and runs as fast/break the lines like we expect him to
Quote from: jvalles69 on September 20, 2017, 10:12:51 AM
I would rather have Matera > Fasolo > even Ballas than Lecras. Guy cares more about his hair and fishing reports, have also heard he refuses to play WAFL, anyone confirm this? That would be enough reason to turf him.
Classic bullshower rumours tbh. If that was the case he'd be cut. I'm fine with the re-signing, we aren't exactly blessed with small-medium fwds. Everyone is hyping Willie Rioli, but he can't play with ruined hamstrings, and we havent even seen him at AFL level yet, its an enormous step from WAFL ressies... Having Lecca there for another 12 months is fine by me. I just hope we give Tim Kelly and Luke Ryan (and to a lesser extent Haiden Schloithe) a good look from the WAFL.
Ehhh Jetta bashing is getting old. We just have to acknowledge that he's a wildly inconsistent player and he's played his best footy. When we see glimpses of his best its exciting as flower, and who knows, at some stage it could be the difference between winning and losing a final, as it was against the Crows in what was basically an elim final for us in round 23.
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Quote from: jvalles69 on September 20, 2017, 10:12:51 AM
I would rather have Matera > Fasolo > even Ballas than Lecras. Guy cares more about his hair and fishing reports, have also heard he refuses to play WAFL, anyone confirm this? That would be enough reason to turf him.
Classic bullshower rumours tbh. If that was the case he'd be cut. I'm fine with the re-signing, we aren't exactly blessed with small-medium fwds. Everyone is hyping Willie Rioli, but he can't play with ruined hamstrings, and we havent even seen him at AFL level yet, its an enormous step from WAFL ressies... Having Lecca there for another 12 months is fine by me. I just hope we give Tim Kelly and Luke Ryan (and to a lesser extent Haiden Schloithe) a good look from the WAFL.
Ehhh Jetta bashing is getting old. We just have to acknowledge that he's a wildly inconsistent player and he's played his best footy. When we see glimpses of his best its exciting as flower, and who knows, at some stage it could be the difference between winning and losing a final, as it was against the Crows in what was basically an elim final for us in round 23.
Not bashing him just think no use playing someone for the occasional effort better off playing a young guy who will have a crack every week and if the coach excepts an insipid effort like his in a cut throat final maybe he needs a foot up the arse as well ;)
Giles has been forced to retire due to knee issue
apparently we offered up Acres and pick 7 for Gaff and you guys declined. this coming from a guy on BF who has been right about a few things. pretty sure he's the son of Brian Waldron
gotta say... if that was the deal we offered up, thaaaaaank flower you guys declined
find it hard to believe we would do that though
Acres just signed on til 2020 like 2 days ago?
Maybe the offer was made last week and declined so then they signed on Acres?
yeah that's what he was saying
he started by saying something yesterday like "Gaff trade fell through, hence the re-signing" or words to that effect
really find it hard to believe though