Mega Thread Non-Freo AFL Discussion 2026

[ImperialPurple]

I don’t disagree I’m enjoy how Ras is going, but Duursma is a better player than Erasmus (only the Eagles one, the other brothers are average). Quite comfortably, there is a reason the guy went pick 1.

Duursma is definitely the better player, I agree. I meant more if it was choice between JOM or Ras, I’d be sending JOM on his way to Peel.

 

[LongSerong]

Small ground helps keep WCE in the contest too I think

 

[PrancingPony]

I actually think their kids are quietly pretty good. It’s their lack of good senior players that is the problem for them - they look a significantly better team if Yeo is in the side.

The experience of Geelong has just gapped them a bit here.

Yeah as much as I enjoy them getting beaten for the banter their young players are developing well.

It'll take them a few years, but they'll turn into a serious group of players, there doesn't seem to be a lot of ego to any of them either, they just seem focused on playing their best football.

 

[stax on the mull]

Yeo was a "test" for this week so might be in for the derby.

 

[serial_thrilla]

Why is Foxtel showing that Cotterill goal from last year's Gather Round over and over again?

 

[Taylor]

Are West Coast bursting out of the blocks with effort to make up for the 100 point loss last week and then fading to lose by ten goals?

 

[LongSerong]

Yeo was a "test" for this week so might be in for the derby.

No doubt they were saving him, no point bringing him to Adelaide when they can have him cherry ripe against us

 

[estibador]

It'll take them a few years, but they'll turn into a serious group of players, there doesn't seem to be a lot of ego to any of them either, they just seem focused on playing their best football.

In general yes, but there might be one notable exception you're forgetting about there...

 

[stax on the mull]

The camera work in this game on a par with yesterday's WAFL Peel game.

 

[PrancingPony]

In general yes, but there might be one notable exception you're forgetting about there...

I felt that was obvious enough it didn't need to be said if he can stamp that out of his game I'll be impressed.

 

[ilikepotatoes]

I mean Waterman easily would be our second best tall forward.

 

[go_the_dockers]

Polony sandwich with HP sauce and cheese n onion chips. Elite

Over complicated things. Fritz or polony and sauce is the best.

 

[swanny1234]

Yeo was a "test" for this week so might be in for the derby.

I have no doubts he’s coming back next week.

 

[swanny1234]

Haha Harley really is an idiot. We need to tag him next week, mainly because he will gift us two free goals just through his immaturity.

 

[FreoRicci]

Yeo was a "test" for this week so might be in for the derby.

He’s in. Oh he’s relishing playing next week. Worrying because he’s the sort of player that creates havoc inside stoppages

 

[swanny1234]

Another all time commentary moment from Underwood.

“Brilliant goal from Dempsey… missed”

 

[ImperialPurple]

Circling back… You’d have to try and find a spot for Waterman too, if we’re talking who we’d take from the weags. AA two years ago (although not sure he should’ve been), but he can definitely play. AND that butt-ugly mullet would have to go. Unacceptable.


(And circling riiiigghht - Reid yes, Baker no)

 

[serial_thrilla]

Harley Reid five FAs. Umpires hate him.

 

[ImperialPurple]

Harley Reid five FAs. Umpires hate him.

Poor thing

 

[serial_thrilla]

Geelong with 16 more scoring shots, and only won by 46. Should have won by more.

 

[Purple_Turtle]

Giants run away with it already.

 

[DeanS]

Harley Reid five FAs. Umpires hate him.

So umpires are human!

 

[mike91]

I have an enormous dislike watching Ash play. Selfish stat wh*re, only plays for himself.

On the other side, I absolutely love watching Finn Calaghan play, one of my favourites

 

[freo84]

I have an enormous dislike watching Ash play. Selfish stat wh*re, only plays for himself.

On the other side, I absolutely love watching Finn Calaghan play, one of my favourites

Callaghan is awesome. Just a bull that creates space and makes things happen.

 

[Sean_09]

I mean Waterman easily would be our second best tall forward.

Hard pass. Waterman's a one dimensional lead/mark full forward - which he's exceptional it. Similar to Ben Brown from a few years back.




He'll be an upgrade on Voss, (who's also 4 years younger). At the same age, Voss is comfortable ahead and provides more pressure on the ground.

Jye's a different player, oozes class. His "worst" full season at 21-22yrs is better than Waterman's outside of 2024 where he was AA.