Opinion Changes V Dees

[Jiggyman]

Seen this point posted a few times, can't see how it is true (and yes I have played football before someone asks)

Rucking around the ground is no different to marking contests really in terms of body contact. And as a backup ruck he'd only really be taking 2/3 centre bounces a qtr max, how is it an increased risk of injury compared to the way he launches into packs now? Plus, he gets some sort of injury nearly every game in his position now, it's hardly like he's shielded from body contact playing KPD. Brown is the most injury prone player on our list (maybe X), and he's managed fine (touch wood) the last few games.

I reckon its worth a go, he'd be a weapon roaming around the ground and up forward. I dont get Simmo's reluctance, the team isn't working the way it is now, why not change something up? Gov's stated himself its his favourite role, most players play even better when they're in their preferred position. And if it doesnt work, just send him back, its not like he's going to lose all form and then thats it, he can't play defence anymore.

Well, for a start there's an increased load of work that I don't think he'd be equipped to handle, though he could play short stints in there. Gov is also better at using space and drifting into a contest than he is in a 1on1 wrestle. Might leave his shoulder exposed.

But how much do we rely on him down back? That's the main reason. We're talking a desperation move if we really need a spark in the center; he's our best asset in the back half by an absolute mile.

Not arguing we should never try, but it won't be a major feature of his game at least this season, imo.

 

[EagleShore]

I dont think there will be many changes at all. I'd be surprised if there were any...

There may not be any changes, but you would be surprised if there were? With Redden, Hutchings, and McGinnity combining for 32 possessions, 8 tackles and zilch on the scoreboard!

At an absolute minimum, Sheed has got to come in.

As long as foss gets a gig then its all good.
In: Sheed, Giles, Redden
Out: Hutchings, Brown. Mcginnity

Who is Foss?
Redden actually played last week. Not well. But he played.

 

[Chris_6678]

There may not be any changes, but you would be surprised if there were? With Redden, Hutchings, and McGinnity combining for 32 possessions, 8 tackles and zilch on the scoreboard!

At an absolute minimum, Sheed has got to come in.



Who is Foss?
Redden actually played last week. Not well. But he played.

I meant Duggan sorry.

Sheed and Duggan are our future so lets get them in! Mcginnity is rubbish and Hutchings is good backup.

 

[domo]

what bout Schofield? isn't he concussed? him out for Emac

 

[SloppyJoe]

There are many reasons to bring in Sheed this week.

- The Dees at home is a better match to ease him back into the seniors than the Pies at the G.
- He instantly makes our midfield better.
- We want to get as many games into him as possible before the finals.
- So long as you have absolutely no follow up questions, many other reasons.

 

[Mancey]

I dont think there will be many changes at all. I'd be surprised if there were any...

This post belongs in this thread

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/piss-off-the-west-coast-eagles-board-in-one-sentence.1136258/

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

what bout Schofield? isn't he concussed? him out for Emac

Subject to a test but I listened to the podcast ep he and Butler recorded on Monday night and he didn't sound affected at all. I think he'll be ok to play.

 

[DickDunn]

@AFL_PKeane
WC/Melb Mackenzie Giles, Duggan Nelson4 Brown Schofield McGinnity Hutchings
Dawes Frost Neal-Bullen Stretch4 Grimes Kennedy Vandenberg White

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[Biggie]

WC -
Mackenzie Giles, Duggan Nelson IN

Brown Schofield McGinnity Hutchings OUT

 

[Abed]

Woah. Some big changes there.

 

[Eaglemaniac]

Colour me surprised....

I like those changes..

 

[twce13]

Great changes imo. Giles is just until NN comes back so who cares. Am surprised with the lack of Sheed and Nelson in instead but I like it .

 

[Xsess]

 

[Swarhily]

I like the changes, I was kinda hoping for Sheed to come in for Redden but oh well.

 

[Crimson King]

Great changes. I hope Emac can now nail down a spot in the team ahead of Schoey..

 

[wraglesweb]

Some serious Marking power down back need our Mids to put a heap of pressure on so they can mop up the dirty ball.

 

[DickDunn]

Good changes I reckon. Sheed for Redden next week (unless Reddo finally does something good)

 

[Crimson King]

I like the changes, I was kinda hoping for Sheed to come in for Redden but oh well.

Will happen surely next week, unless Redden has a huge game.

 

[twce13]

Schoey for eMac was a tough one but I think it's right. Finally feels like we're getting the talent in for the depth guys.

 

[mad_eagle]

Good to see the MC rewarding Giles after his match winning effort in those terrible conditions last weekend

 

[paran]

Surprised Dugg got in. Happy with rest.

 

[Swarhily]

Will happen surely next week, unless Redden has a huge game.

Yeah I'd say this would be his last chance before being dropped. He needs to go the WAFL for a few weeks.

 

[Keys]

Duggan instead of sheed is a surprise so I guess they aren't convinced sheed is match fit

No Jetta and they persevere with Redden

Wonder if Schofield is an omission or still an out due to concussion

The brown experiment lasted 2 games

 

[Abed]

Hutchings and McGinnity out and Nelson and Duggan in is good for Redden IMO. Two mostly inside players out for smaller, younger, potentially more outside players. Redden needs to step up.

 

[Boohemian]

Good to see Hutchings finally out of the side. Lack of disposals last week hurt Sheed of a place in the 22. Here's to a big outing for East Perth this weekend.

I think the criticism of Schofield is unwarranted. We'll see how McKenzie goes leading this new style defense this weekend.