Prediction Changes: Round 20 vs West Coast Eagles

[serial_thrilla]

Jackson named in the midfield.

 

[bushchook]

I daresay part of the reason Reid is rated that is the attention he gets. Might not be an elite kick but without pressure applied he's not a bad kick either IMO.

Also think opposition can get in his head at this stage. We can all play our part on Saturday by booing the absolute sh** out of him.

It's because Champion Data deducts points for free kicks against, and Reid gives away a lot of them.

 

[Fat Nyfe]

I wonder if we can try Erasmus in a tagging role on Reid

 

[StingBitten]

Surprised Sharp didn't get a go but also not unhappy with the ins.

Ras is worth preserving with, provides that big body too. Dudley dominated Peel so should get another go.

 

[Footskill]

Was expecting Sharp back in. ..Wow, is Sharp one of the ones to fall so quickly out of favour with the selectors..few weeks back he was kind of undroppable but now even with MJ injury he can't even get back in

Although he hasn't been setting the world on fire back at peel or seemed to improve on reasons he might have been ommitted

 

[The Lobbster]

Was expecting Sharp back in. ..Wow, is Sharp one of the ones to fall so quickly out of favour with the selectors..few weeks back he was kind of undroppable but now even with MJ injury he can't even get back in

We only really have NOD and Sharp that can play wing properly (I.e. not just be a mid resting). Unsurprisingly with Sharp having a down tick in form right as NOD got fit, those two swapped. No real reason to swap back.

 

[Dirty_banchez]

Wagner missed training today according to the west

Shit. It's a genuine 50/50 contest now.

The Eagles will be sensing an opportunity now.

 

[Docker82]

It's because Champion Data deducts points for free kicks against, and Reid gives away a lot of them.

That's not the only reason he was rated poorly even if it's a massive contributing factor.

It was explained by CD to the media and he was also one of the worst rated kicks in the competition throughout that period.

 

[malpaso]

That's not the only reason he was rated poorly even if it's a massive contributing factor.

It was explained by CD to the media and he was also one of the worst rated kicks in the competition throughout that period.

Yeah, rarely hits a target.

 

[Boomer93]

It's because Champion Data deducts points for free kicks against, and Reid gives away a lot of them.

I watched the champion data analyst break it down, the frees against are only a part of his issue, his biggest issue has been ball use.

 

[Boomer93]

Glad to see Dudley rewarded after reading some of the reports on his Peel game.

Interesting that we didnt bring back Walker for this game, thought it would have been the perfect warm up game after he was emergency last week. Maybe JL doesnt see him as best 22 for the final series.

 

[E Shed]

They may start Young as sub again to continue managing his minutes. He’s the player we need to manage with a view to finals.

 

[Taylor]

If I'm advocating for the devil, if you have forwards ahead of the ball that are good enough to create enough of a contest that the opposition don't mark it - your kicks will be statistically better.

If your tall forwards are rubbish and get out marked then even if you put the ball perfectly to their advantage your kick stat will be bad.

 

[chaosball32]

Fine with the ins, Dudley probably harsh to be dropped in the first place and Ras to Harley who always carves us up.

Sharp’s papers have been stamped which is unsurprising. Elite runner but just not a very good footballer.

Walker still not in is confusing, he’s been good to go for weeks, and I want to trust that Wagner’s ankle is insignificant and he’ll be back next week, but with how they’ve treated Pearce (who’s missed 2 months of footy now despite being projected as 1-2 weeks away every week since May) I’m a bit concerned. I don’t know why the club can’t be transparent about injuries, I don’t know who they think they’re fooling.

 

[apuchar]

Fine with the ins, Dudley probably harsh to be dropped in the first place and Ras to Harley who always carves us up.

Sharp’s papers have been stamped which is unsurprising. Elite runner but just not a very good footballer.

Walker still not in is confusing, he’s been good to go for weeks, and I want to trust that Wagner’s ankle is insignificant and he’ll be back next week, but with how they’ve treated Pearce (who’s missed 2 months of footy now despite being projected as 1-2 weeks away every week since May) I’m a bit concerned. I don’t know why the club can’t be transparent about injuries, I don’t know who they think they’re fooling.

We are trying to re- sign Sharp. So not that stamped

 

[yakamoto]

Hmm! Two slow players replacing two of our faster players.

 

[chaosball32]

We are trying to re- sign Sharp. So not that stamped

I would be questioning why, has clearly fallen out of favour and can’t break back into the team even with Johnson out. Maybe a 1 year deal for depth and a last chance to prove himself but the writing is on the wall.

Hmm! Two slow players replacing two of our faster players.

Johnson is definitely not quick, there’s a reason he gets caught HTB so often.

 

[StingBitten]

Fine with the ins, Dudley probably harsh to be dropped in the first place and Ras to Harley who always carves us up.

Sharp’s papers have been stamped which is unsurprising. Elite runner but just not a very good footballer.

Walker still not in is confusing, he’s been good to go for weeks, and I want to trust that Wagner’s ankle is insignificant and he’ll be back next week, but with how they’ve treated Pearce (who’s missed 2 months of footy now despite being projected as 1-2 weeks away every week since May) I’m a bit concerned. I don’t know why the club can’t be transparent about injuries, I don’t know who they think they’re fooling.

Are you suggesting Walker is injured/sore?
Who's currently in his role - Worner?

Walker at his best is a necessary player.

 

[chaosball32]

Are you suggesting Walker is injured/sore?
Who's currently in his role - Worner?

Walker at his best is a necessary player.

No? I said he’s been good to go for weeks.

I agree that Walker is a necessary player, that’s what I’m saying. He’s really the only player we have who is capable of locking down those speedy, dangerous smalls. I’d be surprised if Worner/Banfield have overtaken him.

 

[s_wd6]

Are you suggesting Walker is injured/sore?
Who's currently in his role - Worner?

Walker at his best is a necessary player.

Banfield?

 

[Vintage]

Jackson named in the midfield.

Makes sense. Young to start on the bench as he’s on limited minutes. Hopefully next week he’s named on field, and then Jackson starts up forward?

 

[Purple Jesus]

If I'm advocating for the devil, if you have forwards ahead of the ball that are good enough to create enough of a contest that the opposition don't mark it - your kicks will be statistically better.

If your tall forwards are rubbish and get out marked then even if you put the ball perfectly to their advantage your kick stat will be bad.

 

[fleur]

 

[freoextra]

I thinks Duds as the sub is the easiest pick in a long time especially with his trouble at running out a full game.

 

[Docker82]

Johnson is definitely not quick, there’s a reason he gets caught HTB so often.

Don’t see the correlation between Johnson trying to break through tackles and speed.

He’d have Erasmus and Young covered in speed by a considerable margin.