MacPharlin.Yep, one of the gambles on a player with an injury history that might actually pay off.
We have drafted plenty of uninjured players who have not worked out.
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MacPharlin.Yep, one of the gambles on a player with an injury history that might actually pay off.
MacPharlin.
We have drafted plenty of uninjured players who have not worked out.
Yeah I didn't think you were in the gloom brigade.I was being a little disingenuous in light of recent handwringing around Apeness.
Balic in reality is a first year player, missing the most of 2016 with that wrist injury. How much improvement is there
with him?
Was talked about as a top ten pick before that wrist problem, we have taken a gamble, that should payoff big time.
Please send me details via Conversation facility of what you read or rather point me to the article about the negative vibe coming from the first and second years camp. I would be most interested in what they said about Harley Balic.He's going to have enormous upside given his natural skill and ability. i worry about whether he is "fitting in" to Freo's culture or has the right attitude. There was some quite negative vibe coming from the first and second year player's camp from what i was reading.
Would be a tragedy if we couldn't work through any issues (if they in fact exist) and have another Darcy Tucker on our hands to replace players like DP, Sutcliffe or cover any injuries to non key position players.
Where did you watch the replay? Can't find it online anywhere yet.I just watched the TV replay after seeing the game live. Both teams played a typical round one type game, and the skills all night were terrible.
Jetta hadn't played for a year, nor was he even able to train with Peel, so 4 goals against an AFL quality backline was very good.
The fact that Sean Darcy at 18 years of age beat an experienced 3 club ruckman was fantastic.
I'm surprised that Sam Collins has been given more credit for keeping East Perth to just one goal for 3 quarters.
Just had the same argument with an eagles mate. How does a team that is joint favourites for the flag, not have the depth to knock off our seconds? To add to that,we have more injuries than them. They have a very solid 22, thats it. Is anyone surprised we didnt give more of our guys a run?Had a quick look at the Eagles WALF forum and there is a lot of doom and gloom there. Admittedly they do have a few spuds in there (baa), but I'd love to have a guy as good as Tom Barrass battling it out for a key defender position, and young Watson could be a real find if he sticks with it.
I think Redden was a dumb pickup for them (poor man's Priddis), but Pretty sure Duggan will find some form with a few more games under his belt.
Overall though, I think we can safely say we have a mile better midfield depth than them, and if Josh Kennedy goes down I think they might really struggle to kick scores - which makes their front-running shootout style a real problem for them.
It was a crap game last night, but some real bright spots for us.
Where were you reading that? Balics kicking still worries me. Every game I have watched, he simply "danyle pearces" the ball down the line.He's going to have enormous upside given his natural skill and ability. i worry about whether he is "fitting in" to Freo's culture or has the right attitude. There was some quite negative vibe coming from the first and second year player's camp from what i was reading.
Would be a tragedy if we couldn't work through any issues (if they in fact exist) and have another Darcy Tucker on our hands to replace players like DP, Sutcliffe or cover any injuries to non key position players.
I think 'Danyle Pearcing' the ball down the line is a tactic that the coaches like for whatever reason.Where were you reading that? Balics kicking still worries me. Every game I have watched, he simply "danyle pearces" the ball down the line.
Strange considering we arent blessed with talls.. makes no senseI think 'Danyle Pearcing' the ball down the line is a tactic that the coaches like for whatever reason.
Makes more sense as to why Danyle has never been dropped however.Strange considering we arent blessed with talls.. makes no sense
Bell might be a Freo man, but Adam Simpson is his best mate.As a freo man I thought bell a bit out last night as commentator.
Forget his two flag with Simpson help.Bell might be a Freo man, but Adam Simpson is his best mate.
How would you guys feel if Balic got Balla's position? He obviously won't be expected to play as a pressure small forward, but he could be quite damaging off half-forward.
Could even put him in a rotation with Fyfe, to give Balic some midfield time too.
-I hope the rules are changed soon so players are forced to keep some structure. The game on Saturday was ugly to watch with the scrum of players chasing the ball.
-Why are the lights at Leederville so rubbish? You cannot see what is happening in close on the other side of the ground. It really is below standard.
Yeah it is a concern, that with Pav retired still bombing it to a 2 or 3 on 1 contest and expect results.A few more thoughts:
-Why are the lights at Leederville so rubbish? You cannot see what is happening in close on the other side of the ground. It really is below standard.
-How do I get on the Freo media team? Those girls sent me into cardiac arrest.
-I hope the rules are changed soon so players are forced to keep some structure. The game on Saturday was ugly to watch with the scrum of players chasing the ball.
-I'm sick of seeing our team just bomb the ball into our fwd50. Do our players just see this:
And think "Yep, that's how we'll score our goals"
Only other WAFL venue I've watched a night game at was Fremantle Oval and the lights there weren't any better