2nds WAFL/WAFL Reserves Thread 2015

[Carbine Chaos]

Did they have a choice? (not rhetorical).

Bad decision if they did.

I can't remember. I just thought it was the logical move given Perth were the other struggling club and the development at Lathlain. I'd find it hard to believe Perth weren't the Eagles' first choice.

 

[SpaceClef]

Lucas is just far too brave and reckless for his own good

 

[SpaceClef]

I can't remember. I just thought it was the logical move given Perth were the other struggling club and the development at Lathlain. I'd find it hard to believe Perth weren't the Eagles' first choice.

mmm. Makes perfect sense really. Cockburn/Peel/Dockers, Lathlain/Perth/Eagles.

 

[Dugg]

I can't remember. I just thought it was the logical move given Perth were the other struggling club and the development at Lathlain. I'd find it hard to believe Perth weren't the Eagles' first choice.

I heard that all the clubs voted against reserves teams and for this reason the Eagles and Freo sought out teams privately to make the alignment.

Unsure if they approached Perth before East Perth though. From my understanding it took all the other teams by surprise, so they may of had a gentleman's agreement that they broke.

 

[SpaceClef]

How's Big Tones playing?

 

[Bleedblueandgold]

Barrass, Sinclair and Main are their tall defenders.

I assumed Sinkers was in defence since he had hardly any hitouts. How is Main doing there? Wouldn't Blee usually play as the 2nd/3rd tall?
Hutch with 7 i50's, sounds good.
Hope that Pow kicks a few more goals by the end of the game.

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

How's Big Tones playing?

Solid for his first run in the seniors

 

[Carbine Chaos]

For those watching, how have Tropiano and McKenna been for Perth? I know Trops gets a lops of the footy, but is he doing much with it? I've really liked McKenna lately.

 

[Johnno22]

did Lucas go off injured

 

[Avalor]

Jeez, Anderson must be having a fair 'ol game ... 7 goals and 22 possessions.

 

[Avalor]

Interested to hear about the reports on the game ... looks like Main is coming on well.
Barrass, Powell ... lots of promise amongst them.

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

did Lucas go off injured

No but playing in the forward line, copped a knock early

 

[Eaglemaniac]

This. Adamson didn't play well but he didn't leak much defensively and EP reserves are being exposed for talent and played like witches hats for the most part.




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[Eastern Rangers]

For those watching, how have Tropiano and McKenna been for Perth? I know Trops gets a lops of the footy, but is he doing much with it? I've really liked McKenna lately.

Trops over uses it by hand and doesn't do all that much by foot. Not a bad football though. Just not definitive.


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[Eastern Rangers]

Interested to hear about the reports on the game ... looks like Main is coming on well.
Barrass, Powell ... lots of promise amongst them.

Main was solid. Had the best kick of the day to set up Powell on the lead. Was a 45m kick to space across the ground and you simply can't defend that sort of thing.

Another good game from Brophy as well.


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[Eastern Rangers]

did Lucas go off injured

No. Just played through a bad knock to his leg.


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[Eastern Rangers]

Some people were saying Waterman's fitness was an issue, surely his finishing this game so strongly helps to dispel that?

Still cramped up in the last and didn't close the game out that well. Went looking for easier touches.


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[Miguel Sanchez]

Did the typical Eagles fan thing and left early

Great opportunity to see some players you don't get much of a chance to see often. Love the look of Barrass and Waterman. Main grew in confidence as the game went on, he's a beautiful kick. Brophy and Powell both did some nice things.

Perth put a ton of work into Colledge particularly at the stoppages, so no surprise his possession count was well down. Pretty sure Liam McKenna followed him to the dunnies at half time.

Kyle Anderson's apparently kicked one goal in his career before today and outscored Perth on his own. Shanked a couple early but kept presenting and got plenty of delivery. At the start of the game I felt sorry for the Royals having to play a career defender at FF because we want Barrass and Sinclair doown back I wonder if Dawson had any idea how much of a presence he'd be up forward?

 

[Eastern Rangers]

I'm sure at least one of Barrass's marks will turn up on YouTube. Not sure which one was better. The first I think.

We can't draft mids but we can pick a good KPP.


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[kingerzz]

I can't remember. I just thought it was the logical move given Perth were the other struggling club and the development at Lathlain. I'd find it hard to believe Perth weren't the Eagles' first choice.

I'm pretty sure we asked them first and they knocked it back, then east perth accepted.

 

[SpaceClef]

We can't draft mids but we can pick a good KPP.

Indeed. It's beyond a joke.

Makes me wonder whether it's development or recruitment.

 

[I Am Bort]

Can anyone tell me a bit about Waterman's progress?

His stat sheet for today looks good - how far off AFL level would he be?

Thanks

 

[The_Gambler]

Can anyone tell me a bit about Waterman's progress?

His stat sheet for today looks good - how far off AFL level would he be?

Thanks

Really needs 2-3 pre-seasons to have good impact at AFL level but is the strong bodied inside mid we need. Gets his body in the right position and solid kick. Would like to see him get games this year, but as I said if he can get some athleticism he is going to be very good. Will certainly take Priddis' spot once he retires

 

[boondy]

Thanks for the info those at the game

 

[Eaglemaniac]

Agreed, thanks guys.