Game Day Rd 1 v Eagles-Today- Roof Open

[The Nostradamus]

Hopefully Gibson and co. are fazed out over the year, huge long term mistake giving guys like him a game rather then pumping games into a kid who is a key part of our future midfield setup in Clarke. Don't like the decision, but is what it is.

This
Gibson in over Clarke yuck

Wasting games

 

[Firestarter]

This is hilarious.

 

[dus]

Can't play everyone.

Clarke will get games during the year. It's strange, but he mustn't be 100%.

Would of played Durdin over Hansen but Hansens experience may be valuable with the Eagles forward line. If he doesn't perform he'll be gone pretty quick.

Love the rest of the ins.

North by 10 goals.

 

[El Triggso]

Based on form, those with hampered pre-seasons etc. etc. the team is fine. Everyone will get a chance.

We are not trying to win the TAC Cup...

 

[Kciza]

Can't believe how small West Coast have gone in defense. Only the two recognised key defenders in Mackenzie and McGovern (and he's more a floating tall anyway).

 

[wazza03]

So..... who are the umps for Sunday's game??


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[Firestarter]

So..... who are the umps for Sunday's game??


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Nicholls. Nuff said.

 

[giantroo]

So..... who are the umps for Sunday's game??


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Andrew Mitchell, Matthew Nicholls and Dean Margetts

 

[giantroo]

Nicholls. Nuff said.

And WC supporting Margetts.

 

[wazza03]

Nicholls. Nuff said.

So the twat umpires two games this week


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[LuvtheKangas]

I think it's a very well balanced team, and a very well chosen team for the opposition. If Hansen stays in all year, it means he's playing well and surely that's a good outcome for us. Durds and EVW will get their chances soon enough, but the thinking behind 'not this week' is sound.

Surprised Clarke didn't make it, but someone had to miss. He needs to work on going past Swallow or (dare I say it) Gibson over the next few weeks.

 

[giantroo]

So the twat umpires two games this week


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Yep, short on umps this week as most of them are in hospital beds.

 

[wazza03]

Andrew Mitchell, Matthew Nicholls and Dean Margetts

Great "selection" for our game. I smell something shitty


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[Firestarter]

Great "selection" for our game. I smell something shitty


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Odds for our win subtly got longer.

 

[kangaspurs]

Is one of Nicholls or Margetts the umpire that didn't pay that free kick to Jacobs for the trip and then pinged him for holding the ball in the Prelim? I still get nightmares about that moment.

 

[LuvtheKangas]

Is one of Nicholls or Margetts the umpire that didn't pay that free kick to Jacobs for the trip and then pinged him for holding the ball in the Prelim? I still get nightmares about that moment.

Yeah, he also gave Jack Darling a free kick (and goal) for running next to Robbie Tarrant. Was a very effective way of getting them back into the contest.

 

[LT Smash]

Yep, short on umps this week as most of them are in hospital beds.

Centre bounce related shoulder injuries, poor petals.

 

[Jindrrk]

So if we win, media will say West Coast first game and a bit underdone/rusty and if we lose North are going to struggle this year and clearly missed Boomer, Drew etc. And then Barrett to come out on Mon with some bs story and Kingy to criticise our drafting On the Couch etc or we dont even get mentioned at all on the couch.

About right?

 

[Dodecahedron]

And WC supporting Margetts.

WC may even sponsor Margetts. Check closely in his shorts for a logo.

 

[Twinkletoes]

I'm sure there'd be good reasons for the players selected, and those not, and I'm backing in this chosen 22 on Sunday.

My concern is more on how we'll handle playing a side with the moving grid like chess pieces defensive setup which can bring sides unstuck if disposal isn't spot on. That's a tough ask for a first gamer or four who's carrying the usual first game nerves.

It should be good to watch anyway and I hope we can give it a shake.

Days remaining?

Get that up ya!

 

[scottywiper]

And WC supporting Margetts.

Good to see the AFL make it official by allowing Margetts to travel with the team.

 

[adrenalinjunkie]

Yeah, he also gave Jack Darling a free kick (and goal) for running next to Robbie Tarrant. Was a very effective way of getting them back into the contest.

You blokes are bringing back my worst nightmares at minutes to midnight on Friday. How you've described those two free kicks are EXACTLY as I remember them in that PF of '15.


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[adrenalinjunkie]

I'm sure there'd be good reasons for the players selected, and those not, and I'm backing in this chosen 22 on Sunday.

My concern is more on how we'll handle playing a side with the moving grid like chess pieces defensive setup which can bring sides unstuck if disposal isn't spot on. That's a tough ask for a first gamer or four who's carrying the usual first game nerves.

It should be good to watch anyway and I hope we can give it a shake.

Days remaining?

Get that up ya!

Very astute comment TT. Sums up a key aspect of the Simpson-led Eagles' play nicely.


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[The Other Dean]

OMG CLARKE WILL PLAY INSTEAD OF SWALLOW

Very next post....

I still cant believe Hansen and Gibson are both playing over clarke and durdin

Heh.

"I can't beloyve Clarke isn't playing! This club is stuffed!"

 

[Roo182]

The knot I have in my stomach awaiting Petrie to run out against us... man...