Toast Player you didnt rate but now impresses you

[LordHaart]

Currently the second best kick in the competition!!

Very good kick... so long as he gets it away before the opposition reaches him.

Looking forward to Duggan entering that list by EOY.

 

[Tsongkie]

Sheed - The WCE staff have persisted and persisted with this guy, and it is really starting to pay dividends. I have to admit, I was surprised he was getting so many games when his performance was so consistently poor but it seems to have payed off. For a guy who started off as a rough stone, with time he has refined himself into a respectable gem - but not yet fully polished I dare say - here's hoping he is a diamond.

Shepherd - I am certain he got a look in solely due to the Marsh/WA relationship. That said, he (like Sheed) has improved dramatically over time and now looks as though he has edged himself a permanent spot for us on the back flank. He will be a journeyman, but every team needs them.

 

[eaglespremiers]

Sheed - The WCE staff have persisted and persisted with this guy, and it is really starting to pay dividends. I have to admit, I was surprised he was getting so many games when his performance was so consistently poor but it seems to have payed off. For a guy who started off as a rough stone, with time he has refined himself into a respectable gem - but not yet fully polished I dare say - here's hoping he is a diamond.

Shepherd - I am certain he got a look in solely due to the Marsh/WA relationship. That said, he (like Sheed) has improved dramatically over time and now looks as though he has edged himself a permanent spot for us on the back flank. He will be a journeyman, but every team needs them.

You make it sound like he's been on our list for years.

 

[Tsongkie]

For a large chunk of his games, he has been a liability on the pitch - to say otherwise is wishful thinking at best. That said, you reap what you sow. Turning into a handy acquisition.

 

[wce4premiership]

For a large chunk of his games, he has been a liability on the pitch - to say otherwise is wishful thinking at best. That said, you reap what you sow. Turning into a handy acquisition.

What large chunk? He's in his second year and played about 20 games total?

 

[SpaceClef]

What large chunk? He's in his second year and played about 20 games total?

17 in fact. Many as sub.

If that's not persistence, I don't know what is.

 

[Tsongkie]

That's what I said, a large chuck of his games - ie. in a majority of his games - have been poor. That said, he's found his rhythm and I for one couldn't be more pleased about his progress.

 

[wce4premiership]

Seems weird terminology for someone who is in his second year of football. Normally something said when a player has 70+ games and should be starting to develop nicely. Sheed has done fine all of his games, as much as can be expected by someone so young.

 

[mattyc75]

I cant remember who they are but there were some on here who insisted McGovern would never make it.
a fair way off the mark there

 

[kane249]

I cant remember who they are but there were some on here who insisted McGovern would never make it.
a fair way off the mark there

Most of that came from Masto

 

[wirra44]

Brad Sheppard- was his biggest critic, thought he was soft , poor disposal. One of my favorite players now, absolute gun

 

[Piss Poor]

Koby Stevens even though his not playing for us.

 

[Ishmael_]

Priddis, Butler, McGovern, Mitch Brown - although the way it's shaping up, I wouldn't have him in the team.

Lecras - I was actually on the Armstrong bandwagon at one point I'm afraid to say, if that bandwagon ever existed to begin with.

 

[Pat_Footy]

I cant remember who they are but there were some on here who insisted McGovern would never make it.
a fair way off the mark there

Going through your posting history.... looks like you were one of them.

 

[Jiggyman]

These blokes really have to stand up tomorrow if we're going to win. It's a big test of our depth.

 

[mattyc75]

Going through your posting history.... looks like you were one of them.

don't think so.may have been a negative comment here or there but mostly its been positive since 2012

 

[La Dolce Vita]

You make it sound like he's been on our list for years.

I thought posters naming 1st or 2nd year players was some sort of joke

But nope they are serious

 

[Masto]

Most of that came from Masto

If McGovern had stayed as a fat and unfit forward he wouldn't have made it.

 

[mattyc75]

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If McGovern had stayed as a fat and unfit forward he wouldn't have made it.

so does he impress you even tho you didn't rate him

 

[Some Idiot]

Koby Stevens even though his not playing for us.

Can still see the reported weaknesses in his game, he's slow to make decisions at times, inconsistent with disposal (sometimes its great though) and quite one-sided. But he's a pretty good player overall. Has a real physical presence with his big frame now that he's bulked up, and loves lining up a big tackle. Also very good overhead and knows how to kick a goal.

 

[Yamumluvsbigcox]

Can still see the reported weaknesses in his game, he's slow to make decisions at times, inconsistent with disposal (sometimes its great though) and quite one-sided. But he's a pretty good player overall. Has a real physical presence with his big frame now that he's bulked up, and loves lining up a big tackle. Also very good overhead and knows how to kick a goal.

We basically swapped Stevens for Cripps and cripps is way better than koby . In hindsight a blessing . Also thanks for josh hill

 

[HoneyBadger35]

Can still see the reported weaknesses in his game, he's slow to make decisions at times, inconsistent with disposal (sometimes its great though) and quite one-sided. But he's a pretty good player overall. Has a real physical presence with his big frame now that he's bulked up, and loves lining up a big tackle. Also very good overhead and knows how to kick a goal.

Tripped by Fyfe and also had the most laughably uncontested clearance in AFL history against the Giants after a centre ball up. Good to see him doing well.

 

[Piss Poor]

We basically swapped Stevens for Cripps and cripps is way better than koby . In hindsight a blessing . Also thanks for josh hill

I forgot who we got for him, geez we did well with Cripps, one of my favourites, actually at the moment I have about 30 favourites. Its a good time to be an Eagles supporter that's for sure, love the club.

 

[Jack_the_Ninja]

All of them, the only real elite player's I thought we had was LeCras and Kennedy. My hats goes off to Simmo and his staff, simply outstanding job with the list you have available.

 

[eaglespremiers]

All of them, the only real elite player's I thought we had was LeCras and Kennedy. My hats goes off to Simmo and his staff, simply outstanding job with the list you have available.