List Mgmt. 2017 Trade/Draft/FA SuperMegaUltra Thread - Post Trade-Period Edition

[flamingEMBERS]

A fit Lecras still has a lot to offer but he needs to be managed.
He needs to become a home ground specialist, rested every 2nd week if he likes it or not.

This will also allow the young forwards to get game time whilst reducing the potential to break them.
He's a very smart footballer, Ryan, Rioli, Waterman and co could learn a lot off him in what should be his last year.

That is the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard. So you’d drop Rioli or ryan if they were performing and kicking goals because “LeCras plays well at home”

Your suggestion doesn’t allow them any continuity.

No one is denying that he is still skilful, it’s not that. It’s his selfish play and burning of players. Inability to lay blocks and lack of forward pressure. He doesn’t push up the ground anymore effectively “cheating the team”. Things that are essential to a small forward.

 

[eaglesnutcase]

Lecras IS getting on as stated.So he will start the season in a blaze of glory before the grind starts to take its toll.Do we manage him as stated ? or do we phase him out? He doesnt play well away from home nor do a few of them [ e.g. Cripps ] and that's where Simmo needs to have his focus. Enough of this "have a shocker away then redeem yourself by having a blinder at home and all is well again ". There looks to be enough competition across the board to eliminate that inconsistency.Perform week in week out, home and away or get out!!

 

[CM9000]

That is the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard. So you’d drop Rioli or ryan if they were performing and kicking goals because “LeCras plays well at home”

Your suggestion doesn’t allow them any continuity.

No one is denying that he is still skilful, it’s not that. It’s his selfish play and burning of players. Inability to lay blocks and lack of forward pressure. He doesn’t push up the ground anymore effectively “cheating the team”. Things that are essential to a small forward.

While I wouldn't necessarily agree in only playing him at home, I doubt it would be at the expense of Ryan/Rioli.

I'd be the first to admit Lecca was pretty bad this year, but you're acting like he burns players every opportunity he gets. He still averaged 5.5 score involvements per game in 2017. To put that into perspective, it's the same as MacDonald-Tipungwuti.

Lecca's injuries this year affected his overall impact, and he'll hopefully be making amends in 2018.

 

[Noctorniquet]

Naitanui a confirmed late out then?

 

[Eagle Wrath]

Naitanui a confirmed late out then?

Nope. Fake news.

 

[Eagle Wrath]

Nic nat interview today.
Probably because of the fake rumour by Gossage and Hackdorn.

http://m.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2017-12-13/naitanui-eyeing-jlt-series-return

 

[eaglesnutcase]

Everybody is getting up me and telling me we are finished.All those retirements blah blah blah.We lost Mitchell, Priddis and who? We get back the best ruck combo in the country[ including our resident thug ] Venables and Rioli have had a year in the system and will be better for it and we have some really exciting talent coming through.On paper at least that makes us a better side than last year.

 

[CM9000]

I think it's time we get this thread back on track to the more pressing issue.

What would Darling be worth in a trade?

 

[Chris_6678]

I think it's time we get this thread back on track to the more pressing issue.

What would Darling be worth in a trade?

Late first rounder.

 

[FKASC]

I think it's time we get this thread back on track to the more pressing issue.

What would Darling be worth in a trade?

This thread is actually obsolete now. Surprised it hasn't faced the padlock

 

[squashface]

This thread is actually obsolete now. Surprised it hasn't faced the padlock

Keys clearly falling behind in his new mod duties

 

[kerr87]

Everybody is getting up me and telling me we are finished.All those retirements blah blah blah.We lost Mitchell, Priddis and who? We get back the best ruck combo in the country[ including our resident thug ] Venables and Rioli have had a year in the system and will be better for it and we have some really exciting talent coming through.On paper at least that makes us a better side than last year.

Exactly.

Petrie and Mitchell helped us in crucial.moments during games but its time for the young kids to step up now.

People can write us off at their own peril.

We will be a much quicker more agile team with better ball movement. Especially since getting rid of Priddis.

Our midfield always looked and played better when Priddis missed a game.

 

[Jimmy_the_Gent]

In case anyone was wondering where he's at.

 

[Monocle]

Speaking of crabs, let's move on from Lecras and talk about someone else.

Haaaaaaaave you met Chris Marsden?

Arrgh right on cue in walks Dark Sharks.

 

[FKASC]

In case anyone was wondering where he's at.

Godspeed sweet lamb

 

[flamingEMBERS]

In case anyone was wondering where he's at.

Definitely more of a Cirque du Soleil Zebra than an African one

 

[Obeanie1]

If Rioli and Ryan are even half as good as this board seems to indicate they are then Cripps and Le Cras ought to be very nervous.


How Le cras has managed to escape being dropped under Simpson's tenure is beyond me

Petrie was giving a few players a big rap. Cripps was one saying he was surprised wirh his work ethic and also the way he helped out younger players.

Cripps is a better player than most on here realise or will admit. Last season picked up an ankle injury and came back too early which is something we don't do very well as a club

 

[mulehoops]

In case anyone was wondering where he's at.

"Captured" .Makes it sound like they acquired some kind of exotic creature

 

[Goldfish]

"Captured" .Makes it sound like they acquired some kind of exotic creature

Might be starting a petting zoo.

 

[RookiePick]

Petrie was giving a few players a big rap. Cripps was one saying he was surprised wirh his work ethic and also the way he helped out younger players.

Cripps is a better player than most on here realise or will admit. Last season picked up an ankle injury and came back too early which is something we don't do very well as a club

Hopefully the list is recovering from the gaping holes it has had in it - Duggan and Nelson are going to be 4th year players in 2018 and hopefully really starting to contribute in the 22. More depth is going to help us manage these niggles and injuries much better I think. Players obviously get through sore, especially in the latter half of the year but being able to give someone who needs a proper spell a break with a competent role player should help us hit September in better shape.

 

[avishka5]

cripps will be the perfect foil for rioli and ryan if those two are firing. He brings the defensive pressure, hard running and ability push down the ground as a small forward. Neither Rioli and Ryan possess those characteristics and imo cripps will complement them very well.

 

[Here2tellyouwhy]

I feel like I am back on the Dockers thread when I read your criticisms of Darling.

Jack Riewoldt is a little bitch and a premiership player. Jack Darling is only one of these things.

 

[Here2tellyouwhy]

I think you are 180 degrees heading in the wrong direction.

We are going smaller and quicker. Talls take time and JK is 30.

Emac is also 30 and Gov can play 3rd tall down back post Hurn.

lol post Hurn.

He calls them toothpicks BTW

 

[Eagle Wrath]

Yeo just signed a new 5 year deal. Doesn't mention how much but good news.

In the video on the eagles site below (1:00 min in) he says he is gonna move into the midfield. Big news. He says he is excited by that challenge.

http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2017-12-15/yeo-commits-long-term

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-12-15/eagles-champ-signs-new-fiveyear-deal

 

[kranky al]

Petrie was giving a few players a big rap. Cripps was one saying he was surprised wirh his work ethic and also the way he helped out younger players.

Cripps is a better player than most on here realise or will admit. Last season picked up an ankle injury and came back too early which is something we don't do very well as a club

Its hard to quantify a lot of the work cripps does on tv

I get to games a few times a year and the work he does off the ball is immense.