All-stars Game Friday Night

[Vin28]

Went to the game last night and sat a few rows below the coaches box in the reserve seating. Security didn't know who David Wirrapanda was and tried to ask him to leave the reserve seating area.

As most other posters have said the standouts were Wellingham, Gaff and Cripps. Sheed was hard at the contest i hope that can translate to playing against bigger bodies. Nelson was solid and skilled down back. With Waters now retired Nelson has a better chance to take that half back spot. Mcgovern was a strong presence playing forward but he wasn't playing against strong key defenders. Another who i liked was Malcolm Karpany he is strong through the core and has great agility. In the early days he won't be a massive possession winner but with his speed can be a low possession high impact player.

Brown made a few terrible mistakes in the second quarter. As other people have said Tunbridge had a bad night and doesn't look able to ever take the step.

After the game i met some of the players of both teams. Jamie Bennell and Dylan Main were really friendly, Bennell stayed and talked to people for a long time. But i can't say the same for Goodse and Burgoyne.

 

[idmfts]

How was Lucas's game?

Did he still look lazy or unwilling to go in hard?

I didn't see much of him, but in terms of looking lazy/going hard, he did run down and lay a hard tackle in the second qtr I think to win a HTB free.

 

[it_is_the_light]

But i can't say the same for Goodse and Burgoyne.

But he's the Australian of the year. He's a patron saint of AFL football, how dare you suggest he is too selfish to talk to his fans!

 

[Suma Magic]

Are there any stats from the game available?

 

[Suma Magic]

One interesting thing from last night (at least in the first half) was Yeo at half back and Shep on the wing.

On BF there seems to be universal agreement that Yeo will move into the midfield this year. I'm not so sure he will.

 

[Woobla Stainz]

Just saw the photos on the Eagles website. Did Tunbridge have 100 possessions, or is the photographer just in love with him? Half the photos seemed to feature Tunbridge, and most of the rest seemed to feature Sinclair?

Haha was thinking that as well, think those pics were all of Tunbridge's possessions lol, Sinclair was actually really busy all game and got involved a lot.

 

[Turky]

Tom Lamb got subbed on and kicked ass.

 

[TOA.]

I dont suppose the club has posted any highlights of the game?

Sorry, stupid question.

 

[bluengold89]

One interesting thing from last night (at least in the first half) was Yeo at half back and Shep on the wing.

On BF there seems to be universal agreement that Yeo will move into the midfield this year. I'm not so sure he will.

First game of the season, give him time.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

So it seems like Nelson was probably the big winner to come out of the game?

 

[Woobla Stainz]

Was quite funny Lamb attracts a lot of attention on and of the ground, was good to see him show a bit of agro he was involved in a few lil scuffles not long after Being subbed on and wasn't afraid to give some back, there was quite a few young lads standing around me and when Lamb came on they were like look its Blondie and every time he got the ball they were like smash him smash Blondie hit him lol.

 

[WCErevival]

What is Hill doing here? Intimidation tactics?

 

[Carbine Chaos]

He seems like a funny fella, I'm sure he was just enjoying the occasion whilst sticking it to some teammates.

 

[bluengold89]

What is Hill doing here? Intimidation tactics?

Yeah they did some sort of Aboriginal Haka that I've never seen before. A few of the indigenous boys did some weird dancing celebrations after goals as well. It was a bit like Darren Sammy in the BBL.

 

[Woobla Stainz]

What is Hill doing here? Intimidation tactics?

Looks like he is trying to intimidate Lamb.

 

[Vin28]

The performance before the game is called the War Cry. The NRL Indigenous All Stars do it as well.

 

[94_Eagles]

What is Hill doing here? Intimidation tactics?

He's looking at Crips saying 'if I can't out play you for the small forward spot I'll just intimidate it out of you.'

 

[Woobla Stainz]

Anyone else see the kid take an absolute screamer in the half time game?

 

[bluengold89]

Shep looks absolutely broken walking past in the background of this video.

http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/video/2015-02-21/puma-preseason-rowen-powell-

 

[Avalor]

Shep looks absolutely broken walking past in the background of this video.

http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/video/2015-02-21/puma-preseason-rowen-powell-

Yes, noticed that. He had a real limp up there. Not looking good for the Carlton game. Hopefully, just a rolled ank.e.

 

[lewigie]

I dont suppose the club has posted any highlights of the game?

Sorry, stupid question.

Pretty sure channel 7 are going to have some on the news tonight.

 

[Woobla Stainz]

Shep looks absolutely broken walking past in the background of this video.

http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/video/2015-02-21/puma-preseason-rowen-powell-

He had ice on his knee after the game.

 

[Avalor]

Aw man, I am still waiting for some video highlights - even 5 minutes would keep me happy for the week.
Talk about being obsessed!

 

[Small Moves]

I want highlights!

 

[Bleedblueandgold]

Surely they filmed some of the game, I think last year they uploaded highlights of the non-televised games.