Preview Changes for the Elimination Final vs Essendon

[Gaffy Duck]

Sorry didn’t mean the double quote

 

[barnabyjones]

Anyone else think simpson had no idea in the press conference last night too. Nothing but nervous laughs and were in its

 

[Shuestar13]

Anyone else think simpson had no idea in the press conference last night too. Nothing but nervous laughs and were in its

Yep. He should go. Not good enough!

 

[wolmeister]

Anyone else think simpson had no idea in the press conference last night too. Nothing but nervous laughs and were in its

Surely he's known we were off the pace for a while. The signs were there in the majority of the matches this year. So many 1-2 quarter efforts all year. Got to wonder what he was doing to try and arrest that. Or were the coaching staff just backing players in ie. doing nothing?

 

[ziad]

Anyone else think simpson had no idea in the press conference last night too. Nothing but nervous laughs and were in its

thought he was very measured and had an eye on the future - could have spat the dummy and upset the apple cart i guess but he doesnt get paid for that

 

[Tugga27]

Surely he's known we were off the pace for a while. The signs were there in the majority of the matches this year. So many 1-2 quarter efforts all year. Got to wonder what he was doing to try and arrest that. Or were the coaching staff just backing players in ie. doing nothing?

Off the pace for a while?

We lost to Richmond by a kick.

 

[wraglesweb]

One thing I do like is we have turned from the Hunted to the Hunter.

And If we can do damage to any of the top 4 fancies ill be happy !!

 

[frenchconnection]

Surely he's known we were off the pace for a while. The signs were there in the majority of the matches this year. So many 1-2 quarter efforts all year. Got to wonder what he was doing to try and arrest that. Or were the coaching staff just backing players in ie. doing nothing?

My gut feeling it may be the latter as have heard Simmo say on numerous occasions that he backs the players in, if hoping they can find their top form. Even with Barrass who has had 2-3 stinkers Simmo says he will back him in, so there's no chance that he may be dropped. Did hear that last night he injured a finger and was off the ground getting treatment for awhile. May explain that sitter that he droppeda as that may have been when the injury occurred.

 

[TheGhostOfJohnBelushi]

At bare minimum, it should be out Petch, in Ah Chee. Bigger body in, more versatile. Don't think Cameron should come in.

 

[twinkletoes#17]

Out: Petrol, Waterman, Nelson, a few posters on this board

In: Cameron, NN, Schoey, anyone with more than 3 brain cells.

 

[WCE Wizard]

In: Nic, Cameron, Schofield
Out: Waterman, Petch, Nelson

I dunno man. I dunno.

Yep still don’t know why Schofield and Cameron are not playing Cameron’s pressure game is elite

 

[Jiggyman]

Surely he's known we were off the pace for a while. The signs were there in the majority of the matches this year. So many 1-2 quarter efforts all year. Got to wonder what he was doing to try and arrest that. Or were the coaching staff just backing players in ie. doing nothing?

There's a reason B2B is so rare, but I thought our momentum coming off a flag, proving the doubters wrong & playing in front of 50k every 2nd week at a new home would get us up for another tilt.

When we needed our best efforts in recent close losses, our mental and physical application haven't been at 2018 finals levels. We've been exposed this year, rarely looked dominant for more than a quarter or two and haven't found a way to win against well-coached sides.

Wouldn't be surprised if an early finals exit helped us recharge for next year, though.

 

[Max zero]

Yep still don’t know why Schofield and Cameron are not playing Cameron’s pressure game is elite

Watching him in the WAFL at the moment he has barely been in the game.

Schofield and Ah Chee have been great though.

 

[CursoryMercenary]

Hope it's a day final we haven't lost a day home final since our first ever home final in 91 and we've been perfect ever since. Playing it at night just gives the Bombers more of a chance.

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[Avalor]

AhChee is killing it in the WAFL - MUST come in, and Vardy also is performing well.

 

[JEagle]

I was at the game. Gaff and Shep tried their guts out. Shep hit hard twice because he runs right through the ball. Too many of our players shirked or weren't hard enough. Reeked of not wanting to get injured before finals. Very frustrating to watch.

I still think we can give it a good shake, and even next year we will be there. Big shame about Venables. Could have used this season as a base to get into the midfield next year. A year behind now.

 

[wolmeister]

Off the pace for a while?

We lost to Richmond by a kick.

We’ve barely played more than 1-2 quarters of decent footy per match. Probably the only 4 quarter effort was the derby win. So yes, we have been off the pace for a while.

 

[The Dodger]

Don't think Petch's footy is going to stand up to finals scrutiny. Physical contact easily puts him off the ball and doesn't know when to use his speed yet.
If we are going to choos a small forward to replace him it is simply Cameron due to defensive pressure in finals.

Im a Nelson fan but I agree with Schoey being back in and im torn between The Panda getting dropped or Nelson and am leaning towards Nelson.

Waterman unlucky. Although scrutiny should be mounting on JK's position in the team and Waterman stays if JK goes out and OAllen moves forward and NN rucks with Hickey.

But the major issue with this team is between the ears. No amount of shuffling is going to cover Shuey playing bog average, JK's end appearing at lightning speed Hurn being out of form Barrass being out of form and shitting the bed often. Basically down across the ground in many areas and seem to only right it for 5 minute bursts here and there.

 

[barnabyjones]

Surely he's known we were off the pace for a while. The signs were there in the majority of the matches this year. So many 1-2 quarter efforts all year. Got to wonder what he was doing to try and arrest that. Or were the coaching staff just backing players in ie. doing nothing?

Yeah i hope they turn it around. The week off should help. But they seem a lost bunch this year

 

[barnabyjones]

We’ve barely played more than 1-2 quarters of decent footy per match. Probably the only 4 quarter effort was the derby win. So yes, we have been off the pace for a while.

Had a 5 or 6 goal lead but played 2 shockers and 1 ok qtr after that. Essendon will be raging for a finals win also

 

[wolmeister]

There's a reason B2B is so rare, but I thought our momentum coming off a flag, proving the doubters wrong & playing in front of 50k every 2nd week at a new home would get us up for another tilt.

When we needed our best efforts in recent close losses, our mental and physical application haven't been at 2018 finals levels. We've been exposed this year, rarely looked dominant for more than a quarter or two and haven't found a way to win against well-coached sides.

Wouldn't be surprised if an early finals exit helped us recharge for next year, though.

I hope so. For me it’s not losing but the way we’ve lost. A lot of it boils down to work rate and effort.

 

[JEagle]

Simmo is a good coach and bloke but geez his presser was frustrating to watch last night.

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They would.be copping a spray behind closed doors.

 

[Gugs9]

Yep still don’t know why Schofield and Cameron are not playing Cameron’s pressure game is elite

In: Nic, Cameron, Schofield
Out: Waterman, Petch, Nelson

I dunno man. I dunno.

I think these are the changes too, with ah chee and cameron fighting for petch’s spot

 

[Rowan18]

I do wonder if that weapon is now gone.

He had a ping on goal from 60m last week and nearly nailed it. He's got the ability it I think he focuses on % these days, being the captain and all.

 

[Gaffy Duck]

If Petch is in for the EF I’m pencilling in an L