Preview Changes R23 v Brisbane

[Godfather32]

My crack at today's announcement

In: Waterman, Allen, Allen, Nelson
Out: None

B: Sheppard, Barrass, Hurn
HB: Jetta, McGovern, Cole
C: Hutchings, Shuey, Masten
HF: LeCras, Darling, Cripps
F: Rioli, Vardy, Ryan
R: Lycett, Yeo, Redden
I: Sheed, Duggan, Ah Chee, Waterman, Venables, Allen, Allen, Nelson

Waterman to replace Venables in the 22, Venners to fly to Brisbane.

Seems about right considering the rain forecast, would have liked to see MAllen get a debut but I doubt it happens and Waterman needs to come back in to give us another marking target forward and up to the wing.

 

[BlueandGoldforever]

I think Schofield will come in and play down back and they will experiment with Barrass as a forward, like they tried to do a few weeks ago.

I wouldn’t be surprised, however, if Waterman came in and replaced Veneables.

 

[Doashuey]

In: December coitus restrictions
Out: Shuey's baby

 

[sey666]

Let’s face it, after Shuey’s decision to go for goal in the first quarter last time, we might be better off if he misses

Something must have changed after this. Shuey does n’t kick as many goals now and looks to pass at every opportunity - he used to kick around 20 goals a season up to 2015 GF.

 

[Rowan18]

I'm really not looking forward to this game. It's a bit of a no win situation - beat Brisbane and it's "Oh well, we're second and they're 15th so that is expected", lose to them and it's a massive upset and we've thrown our season. I think it will come down to whether Eagles can build enough of a lead to break their spirit, because if the margin stays close then Brisbane will keep coming hard so they can finish the season on a high. They have nothing to lose.

 

[Suma Magic]

My crack at today's announcement

In: Waterman, Allen, Allen, Nelson
Out: None

B: Sheppard, Barrass, Hurn
HB: Jetta, McGovern, Cole
C: Hutchings, Shuey, Masten
HF: LeCras, Darling, Cripps
F: Rioli, Vardy, Ryan
R: Lycett, Yeo, Redden
I: Sheed, Duggan, Ah Chee, Waterman, Venables, Allen, Allen, Nelson

Waterman to replace Venables in the 22, Venners to fly to Brisbane.

Don't think that we would want Venables to play this weekend with a good chance that there is no WAFL next week? I'd think that we would want our travelling emergency to be someone who is less likely to play finals. Like Ainsworth, Nelson or one of the Allens.

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

Don't think that we would want Venables to play this weekend with a good chance that there is no WAFL next week? I'd think that we would want our travelling emergency to be someone who is less likely to play finals. Like Ainsworth, Nelson or one of the Allens.

Good point, I just thought he'd played about eight weeks in a row and could use a break, but two weeks' break might be a bit much. I'm not sure if he'd qualify for WAFL finals anyway?

 

[ziad]

Good point, I just thought he'd played about eight weeks in a row and could use a break, but two weeks' break might be a bit much. I'm not sure if he'd qualify for WAFL finals anyway?

I think we are looking for a settled team

 

[Gugs9]

My crack at today's announcement

In: Waterman, Allen, Allen, Nelson
Out: None

B: Sheppard, Barrass, Hurn
HB: Jetta, McGovern, Cole
C: Hutchings, Shuey, Masten
HF: LeCras, Darling, Cripps
F: Rioli, Vardy, Ryan
R: Lycett, Yeo, Redden
I: Sheed, Duggan, Ah Chee, Waterman, Venables, Allen, Allen, Nelson

Waterman to replace Venables in the 22, Venners to fly to Brisbane.

This will be it except i can see schoey named on the extended bench instead of one of the allens

 

[Suma Magic]

Good point, I just thought he'd played about eight weeks in a row and could use a break, but two weeks' break might be a bit much. I'm not sure if he'd qualify for WAFL finals anyway?

Another good point.

 

[Godfather32]

This will be it except i can see schoey named on the extended bench instead of one of the allens

Isn't he coming back from a hamstring injury? Don't think he's played any WAFL since he did it

 

[dewcefault]

Isn't he coming back from a hamstring injury? Don't think he's played any WAFL since he did it

He said he was fit and ready to play on the backchat podcast... was in good form before going down

 

[Astro7]

Maybe it was a happy accident, should they have had an abortion?

Maybe they had been trying for months or years and not falling? I've been there. You don't take a break from that if it might inconvenience your work. You need to keep rolling the dice and cross your fingers you'll finally get lucky.

you miss my point..

 

[Suma Magic]

Good point, I just thought he'd played about eight weeks in a row and could use a break, but two weeks' break might be a bit much. I'm not sure if he'd qualify for WAFL finals anyway?

I looked it up:

1. The five-game minimum qualification must be League matches.

2. The introduction of a minimum three WAFL League matches post June 30 requirement.

3. An adjustment of the AFL-listed player cap in finals matches down from 15 to 12.

4. The ability for AFL Clubs to submit special requests to the WAFC for young emerging players or players returning from injury to participate in the WAFL Finals when not qualified in accordance with the rules above. Any request endorsed must sit within the maximum cap of 12 players.

The rule changes above only applies when the AFL Club is eliminated or not participating in an AFL Final on the same weekend as the WAFL Partner Club.

http://wafootball.com.au/news/13691/wafc-announces-changes-to-wafl-finals-eligibility

Players who are eligible - 15
Ainsworth
Ah Chee
Brander
Allen
Allen
Brayshaw
McInnes
Mutimer
Nelson
Partington
Petrucelle
Rotham
Ryan
Waterman
Watson

Not eligible who might have played (league games played after 30 June) - 6
Bayok (0)
Karpany (2)
Schofield (0)
Sheed (2)
Vardy (1)
Venables (0)

 

[Trouto]

Anyone care to take a look at masten ratings went missing when we needed him??????

My thoughts are that we needed him in the first quarter when Melbourne were piling on a 27-0 lead.......

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

Not eligible who might have played (league games played after 30 June) - 6
Bayok (0)
Karpany (2)
Schofield (0)
Sheed (2)
Vardy (1)
Venables (0)

Karps should be eligible if he plays league on Saturday. That'd explain why he was parachuted into the league side ahead of Shayne Hille I guess - he needed to play every remaining match to qualify.

 

[Trouto]

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The chances of Shuey's misso giving birth on game day is like 1 in 7. The chances of Shuey's misso giving birth on grand final day is like 1 in 36 (given she's due in the next month). The chances of Shuey's misso giving birth on grand final day with the eagles playing is like 1 in 50.

 

[Godfather32]

He said he was fit and ready to play on the backchat podcast... was in good form before going down

He is a good lockdown defender, it's just that Barrass is absolute rubbish down forward and I really don't want to play with 3 key defenders especially in the wet.

 

[Abed]

So, uh, who's at the airport?

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

So, uh, who's at the airport?

Won't fly til tomorrow.

 

[kane249]

On a completely irrelevant note, saw Masten, Gov, Sheed and Barrass getting lunch at the ReStore in Northbridge today.

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

 

[CM9000]

I didn't see that post.

This is the one I'm talking about:

Let's be real. Shuey should be on the plane. This " you have to be there when your kid is born shit" is a new phenomenon. Not long ago men either waited outside or went about their day as normal. To all the men commenting in here, go ask your dad where he was when you were born!! The answer might surprise you.

99% of the population get to experience parenthood.
0.00009% of the population get to win a flag.

Not really the same thing IMO. Winning a flag and having a child aren't comparable.

 

[Gugs9]

He is a good lockdown defender, it's just that Barrass is absolute rubbish down forward and I really don't want to play with 3 key defenders especially in the wet.

Nah I agree with that, I figured schoey will be in the 26 but can’t see us playing 3 key defenders and barrass would be very stiff to be dropped

Like Miguel I think the only change should be waterman for DV to give us another forward target

 

[squashface]

We'll name a squad today and a 22 tomorrow- Adam Simpson

Thanks for that exclusive, Simmo