Prediction Changes Round 14 vs Geelong

[ziad]

What did he do yesterday that shows he can make a difference at AFL level? What role does he play? From my perspective, Sheed didn't give me a 'we could really use him in the main side' vibe.

all he showed is that he was the best option out there.

 

[Kegs15]

No, you aren't.

Since Simmo has been at the Eagles we have given AFL debuts to significantly (20%) less players than the AFL average. Even the BODE's gave debuts to more players (36). So, yes, Simmo shoud play the kids more than he has.

Our 2018 year shows you can play some kids and still be competitive.

However, only a small portion of AFL players debut in the year they were drafted unless they are mature age. So no, Simmo shouldn't play developing KPPs that aren't yet physically developed enough to compete at AFL level.

Year of Debut​	Avg. debuts per AFL club​	AFL debuts for WCE​
​ 2021​	5.2​	​ 3​
​ 2020​	7.3​	​ 6​
​ 2019​	4.3​	​ 3​
​ 2018​	5.3​	​ 8​
​ 2017​	5.2​	​ 2​
​ 2016​	4.5​	​ 2​
​ 2015​	4.8​	​ 5​
​ 2014​	4.6​	​ 3​
	41.2​	​ 32​

Telling that the years we were over the average were also our grand final years - shows the new life and competition fresh faces can bring. Obviously this year has been a special case but even our best performance (against Collingwood) was off the back of some of that energy.

Honestly not too fussed about the ins and outs this week, more concerned about giving the keys to the car to players like West and Clark rather than keeping them in the backseat (West) or the boot (Clark) position wise. If they're going to be AFL mids let's see how they go in the guts and at centre bounces (and **** Gaff right off to a wing where we all know he belongs).

Geelong as much as I hate them were really good at doing this with the Parfitts, Kellys, Guthries etc - we would have persisted with Selwood and Dangerfield in the guts all game every game and broken them to pieces. Time to find some new roles for Gaff/Redden/Shuey away from centre stage, keep them fresh and put faith in our future leaders.

 

[THE A5]

Problem with Sheed is that he is competing with Clark. West is just safe. While Clark has been down recently and Sheed has the ability to provide offensively, he is the complete opposite to clark in that he is a liability defensively. It's hilarious cause our midfield is in desperate need for mids that can get their hand on the ball but can also apply defensive pressure.

 

[Big_Tony]

Jamieson is one I’d say is punching above his weight - he probably needs to be bigger and stronger but the positive signs are definitely there. By contrast I think we can all agree we want a bit more out of Bailey Williams, but I’m still quietly optimistic it will click eventually.

I think B. Williams ruck work has been steadily improving. Although he had a quiet game against Adelaide around the ground, it was probably the best he has gone in the ruck against a pretty solid opponent in O'Brien. He's only 22, talls take longer etc etc, and he has shown he can get into good positions and take a grab. Don't think he's a lost cause yet at all. Hopefully he continues to build.

 

[KERRPOW]

What i reckon the changes will be.

In: rioli, Ryan, sheed, yeo, gov
Out: clark, waterman, winder, edwards, foley

 

[WCE_phil]

I think B. Williams ruck work has been steadily improving. Although he had a quiet game against Adelaide around the ground, it was probably the best he has gone in the ruck against a pretty solid opponent in O'Brien. He's only 22, talls take longer etc etc, and he has shown he can get into good positions and take a grab. Don't think he's a lost cause yet at all. Hopefully he continues to build.

The problem is he will always be undersized as a ruck and he can't kick in general but his set shot kicking is on par for worst in league. If it was williams, fyfe or casboult 40 metres out straight in front for my life........ I'd probably be picking casboult.

 

[eagles rule]

The problem is he will always be undersized as a ruck and he can't kick in general but his set shot kicking is on par for worst in league. If it was williams, fyfe or casboult 40 metres out straight in front for my life........ I'd probably be picking casboult.

Did you miss Bailey’s goal v Bulldogs from the boundary? Shocked the fukc out me ..


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[Big_Tony]

The problem is he will always be undersized as a ruck and he can't kick in general but his set shot kicking is on par for worst in league. If it was williams, fyfe or casboult 40 metres out straight in front for my life........ I'd probably be picking casboult.

Don't think he is too undersized. He's listed as 201cm. Same height as Todd Goldstein for example , 2cm shorter than Sean Darcy. He has a much better jump on him than those guys. He's no Max Gawn, but doesn't have to be.

Agreed, his goal kicking is terrible at the moment. But if he works on it that's the sort of thing that he can improve dramatically. I think he's worth persisting with for now.

 

[ArdentEagle]

Don't think he is too undersized. He's listed as 201cm. Same height as Todd Goldstein for example , 2cm shorter than Sean Darcy. He has a much better jump on him than those guys. He's no Max Gawn, but doesn't have to be.

Agreed, his goal kicking is terrible at the moment. But if he works on it that's the sort of thing that he can improve dramatically. I think he's worth persisting with for now.

WCE_phil is a size queen

 

[amazingjoshy]

All about the synergy

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

All about the synergy

And the small wins.

 

[Goroyals22]

Did you miss Bailey’s goal v Bulldogs from the boundary? Shocked the fukc out me ..


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He was trying to centre the ball.[emoji16]

 

[06Premiers]

All about the synergy

Are we angling for a new major sponsor?

 

[jaxxon]

And calling anyone that plays for us for the first time as a debut player, regardless of if they are an 18 year old from the draft for a 100 gamer in SPS. Just spin.

 

[Bleedblueandgold]

Simmo has lost it.

 

[daddy_4_eyes]

Thinking of making a sign for the Tigers - Eagles game.

Synergy
Credits
Spoons

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

Star Bomber to return, Dogs duo take big step toward AFL return: Team Whispers

Star Bomber to return, Big Swan’s green light, Dogs duo take big step toward AFL return: Team Whispers

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Chris_6678]

May as well give him a gig lol

If that is the case id drop Hedwards and bring Bazzo in.

 

[Bleedblueandgold]

Simmo just trying to bump up the debut numbers for the year lmao.
Still another chance with Culley.
Trew, Joyce & Chesser the only other 3 yet to debut. Probably no chance for them.

 

[SloppyJoe]

I was just about to post that I'd like to see us get some games into Bazzo before the season is done. Good to see the coach acknowledging him.

 

[Goroyals22]

Thinking of making a sign for the Tigers - Eagles game.

Synergy
Credits
Spoons

Would look good next to this one

 

[DanWCE]

Simmo just trying to bump up the debut numbers for the year lmao.
Still another chance with Culley.
Trew, Joyce & Chesser the only other 3 yet to debut. Probably no chance for them.

Did you listen to his interview or just assuming that's what he's doing?

I never actually heard him suggest Bazzo was genuinely a look in for this week, but he did say we have a couple of guys they'd like to expose to the top level this year but they're trying to drive that on WAFL form first, not just gifting games for the sake of it - however in a year we're not contending they may not have to kick the door down to get a crack.

 

[AsterixTheGaul]

The tricky balancing act facing Simmo as Eagles stars return

The Eagles have plenty to consider in the second half of a forgettable season

www.afl.com.au

Sounds all fluffy and full of double speak. For those interested, I am lining up what was quoted from Simmo's press conference and what we know he really means.

 

[The wily weagle]

The tricky balancing act facing Simmo as Eagles stars return

The Eagles have plenty to consider in the second half of a forgettable season

www.afl.com.au

Sounds all fluffy and full of double speak. For those interested, I am lining up what was quoted from Simmo's press conference and what we know he really means.
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[BeeTee]

What I would like

Gaff, Redden, Kelly, Shuey, Sheed and Yeo - only 4 or 5 spots for them and they are competing for them. Yeo misses out this week for getting suspended.

Clark, SPS, Jones, Hough and West get 4 spots

Ryan, Rioli, Petch and Cripps get 3 spots

Good wafl form is rewarded if the AFL performance isn't up to scratch they get dropped.

Realty is more likely to be credits in the bank