Prediction Changes: Round 15 Vs Essendon + prematch discussion

[s_wd6]

Yeah I'm leaning on the side of not one hit wonder

It feels bizarre that he could have such a good season and not make it

Definitely needs a good run at peel, means Henry has a stretch at AFL level

Think part of why he was good last year was because of our other wingers. Him and Acres worked very well together and allowed him to play more offensively.

I think last year was a one hit wonder in terms of goal kicking, but I still do think he’ll be good for us on the wing for a while to come. A full pre season would definitely help.

 

[AFL Nut]

Think part of why he was good last year was because of our other wingers. Him and Acres worked very well together and allowed him to play more offensively.

I think last year was a one hit wonder in terms of goal kicking, but I still do think he’ll be good for us on the wing for a while to come. A full pre season would definitely help.

He got a football lesson last week against Kelly who had 31 and kicked 3

 

[Taylor]

O'Driscoll looks a million bucks when he is running offensively and our midfield is winning stoppages.

Looks pretty horrible when we can't win the ball though doesn't it.

All starts with the contested ball at the source.

 

[Scham]

Peel are close to the best side in the WAFL, I’m not sure what you need for someone to push out guys not performing at AFL but it feels a very high bar

The WAFL is a weak competition, a long, long way off AFL level, and Peel aren't the best team in that weak competition. With all of the AFL listed players they have they really should be, and if more of our next level was good enough for AFL they would be. Brodie and Wilson are AFL quality (but not top AFL), Raz, Hamling and Wagner are borderline, and Worner so too Worner but is an unknown. They're the reason Peel are doing so well, the rest aren't close imo and if more of them were Peel would be almost unbeatable. Not sure how Peel being top 4 in the WAFL makes a case for players like Emmett etc. It's a long, long bow to draw Snuf.

 

[DragoDelph]

O'Driscoll looks a million bucks when he is running offensively and our midfield is winning stoppages.

Looks pretty horrible when we can't win the ball though doesn't it.

All starts with the contested ball at the source.

Yep.

Footy is pretty simple really.
Win it out of the middle. Don’t let it out of the front half until you get a goal. Repeat.

Last week we lost the middle. And when we did win, let them walk it out of defence.

 

[Dale147]

Freddy

 

[Granny Val]

I would like to see Worner (my buddy) get a chance.

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[Purpletown]

It's wet now and more rain to come during the day. I have zero confidence we can win this, but hope like hell we can find some form, and also work out how to play wet weather football at the same time. A very big game for the FFC.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

The WAFL is a weak competition, a long, long way off AFL level, and Peel aren't the best team in that weak competition. With all of the AFL listed players they have they really should be, and if more of our next level was good enough for AFL they would be. Brodie and Wilson are AFL quality (but not top AFL), Raz, Hamling and Wagner are borderline, and Worner so too Worner but is an unknown. They're the reason Peel are doing so well, the rest aren't close imo and if more of them were Peel would be almost unbeatable. Not sure how Peel being top 4 in the WAFL makes a case for players like Emmett etc. It's a long, long bow to draw Snuf.

Plenty of state teams have plenty of AFL players and aren’t at the top of their comp. I wasn’t talking about just Emmett, I was talking about several of the guys at the level. Im not advocating for Emmett to come in here and dominate but Banfield has been invisible for two weeks while WAFL guys (like Emmett) have consistently played well. As a sub and playing a role I’m sure Emmett could have an impact

 

[Spirit Level]

More good wet weather practise

Keep it coming IMO, only way to learn to play in the wet is to practise

 

[MadMundy]

I'm fine with Henry getting another chance this week, he started off rough against GWS but he showed good signs and got better as the game went on. Like the other young players, you need to give him consistency.

 

[theGav56]

He is skinny as.

Similar to Mac Andrew who is a lot younger, but playing. Being skinny may not be the only reason he isn't ready. Including WC Academy he has been around a professional development environment for a while and may always be skinny.

 

[wakojako]

I'm fine with Henry getting another chance this week, he started off rough against GWS but he showed good signs and got better as the game went on. Like the other young players, you need to give him consistency.

Yes young players deserve consistent game time before they are dropped. Realistically Henry is only playing because of Aish being injured though.

 

[FreoRicci]

More good wet weather practise

Keep it coming IMO, only way to learn to play in the wet is to practise

Same thing been said for 28 years.
Starts at the midfield. All about winning territory in the wet.

 

[freodog]

Henry & Sturt can't play in the same side they are too soft. Especially if it's wet!

 

[mattis117]

Think part of why he was good last year was because of our other wingers. Him and Acres worked very well together and allowed him to play more offensively.

I think last year was a one hit wonder in terms of goal kicking, but I still do think he’ll be good for us on the wing for a while to come. A full pre season would definitely help.

Think youve hit the nail on the head, Acres covered the defensive half more of the time and this allowed Noddy more of a licence to naturally attack the game. He's had to play a more defensive role this season and has looked way worse a player as a result. Think it's also true that he was fitter last season.

 

[freo_leo29]

Henry & Sturt can't play in the same side they are too soft. Especially if it's wet!

If Sturt is replacing Freddy then it doesn't really affect the softness does it

 

[King Tenz]

Imagine being an afl caliber back pocket and seeing your next task is to stop Sam Switkowski kicking a bag. Wouldn’t sleep a wink


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I dunno. I think I would have the best sleep ever if I had to defend Switta. When has he ever kicked a bag?

 

[mattis117]

Similar to Mac Andrew who is a lot younger, but playing. Being skinny may not be the only reason he isn't ready. Including WC Academy he has been around a professional development environment for a while and may always be skinny.

I don't know if that's a good comparison cause I don't think Andrew is ready yet from what I've seen...

 

[Purple Jesus]

I dunno. I think I would have the best sleep ever if I had to defend Switta. When has he ever kicked a bag?

Wooooosh.

 

[kp junior]

I dunno. I think I would have the best sleep ever if I had to defend Switta. When has he ever kicked a bag?

Sorry was going for sarcasm


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[King Tenz]

Sorry was going for sarcasm


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Really? OK. Doesn't come through on the post.

 

[Perfect Purple]

I forced myself to watch the 2nd half from last week again. NOD was actually very involved at both ends of the ground. He stands out because of his gait & appearance but he was definitely a lot more prominent than some others.

Henry was good too.

Brayshaw was amazing at times.

Yep he was

 

[wakojako]

Should we be playing Darcy fresh off a hammy injury in the wet?

 

[mattis117]

Should we be playing Darcy fresh off a hammy injury in the wet?

They already have him the extra week, should be good to go