Prediction Round 2, 2025: Changes vs Brisbane

[Elite Pete]

Is it possible that Hutchinson just went off with cramp late? Nothing asked in McQualter’s presser about injuries other than Waterman I don’t think?

They asked about both Hutch and Duggan.

Hutchinson was awareness. Duggan to be assessed by medical team. Couldn’t answer besides saying it was an ankle.

 

[mitchzz]

I honestly don't know. I'd like to see Allan get his debut he was in line for. I wouldn't want it to come at the expense of Maric but. Let's trial him as the quarter back taking every kick out

I've seen enough of Flynn by now to know the guy is a spud. At least with Bailey we know what we're gonna get

I think Owies and Long are two pretty similar players. I'd probably prefer Long long-term, but Owies was much better today

OUT: Flynn, Duggan (inj), Long
IN: BWill, Allan, Ryan

 

[rebel23]

Outs... Duggan (let's call it injured), Kelly, hutch, Flynn, Edwards(gotta learn how to stick with your man and spoil the ball)... Harley ( man it's going to be unpopular... But he's bit porky)

Ins... Jack Williams in the ruck, Hall, Allan, Gross, Johnston

 

[TY24]

Returning from pre-season looking like Scotty Cummings, unsurprisingly looked lethargic and off the pace today, and then pulls this shit when we're down by a million points?

I think Harley needs a wake up call.

I love the kid and hope he has a long career with us, but he needs to be held accountable.

 

[stallon]

Best way imo to fit into the backline Maric and Allan is to move Baker to the middle

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

The scary thing is. We are up against the reigning premiers off the back of a 87 point loss against a side that didn’t make the finals and I’m sitting here wishing we got the draft haul the reigning premiers got because it was so much better then ours….

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

Is it possible that Hutchinson just went off with cramp late? Nothing asked in McQualter’s presser about injuries other than Waterman I don’t think?

Nah he was asked about Duggan and Hutchinson. Duggan wasn’t sure of, Hutchinson had hamstring awareness

 

[mad_eagle]

• 8:10am start Perth time
• first home game for the reigning premiers, unfurling their flag.

What could possibly go wrong…

 

[Smotie2]

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Returning from pre-season looking like Scotty Cummings, unsurprisingly looked lethargic and off the pace today, and then pulls this shit when we're down by a million points?

I think Harley needs a wake up call.

I love the kid and hope he has a long career with us, but he needs to be held accountable.

Come on mate. You're expectation of him not flopping for a free is disgraceful, you can't expect a kid who is 19 and Is playing in a basket case side to not flop. Give him at least 5 years before expecting him to not play for frees ok.

Ease up on the kid okay...amidoingitright?

 

[TY24]

Gee you suggest that Harley has a spell and the whole ****ing site crashes

 

[TY24]

8:10am start Perth time

It’s 10.10am

 

[ROYAL EAGLE]

God cant see how Noah Long can get another game give me Petch any day of the week

 

[WCE_Phill]

Kelly has to be dropped. After his comment in preseason, and shows more intent in a nothing game. Would give mini massive props

Out: Flynn, Kelly, Long, Archie Ried

In: BW, JW, Hall and Petrol

 

[ROYAL EAGLE]

Hope Hutch is okay
Clay Hall would be a good replacement for Duggan
Petch if okay for Noah Long
Lets hope Waterman is okay as hard to replace JW doesn't look ready for AFL running
and Shanahan is playing in defence
BW for Flynn

Grego and Gross the only other two that deserve a spot

 

[InTheWings]

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Returning from pre-season looking like Scotty Cummings, unsurprisingly looked lethargic and off the pace today, and then pulls this shit when we're down by a million points?

I think Harley needs a wake up call.

I love the kid and hope he has a long career with us, but he needs to be held accountable.

It looks possible that their feet may have got a bit tangled, and he tripped.

 

[Shifty1]

Come on mate. You're expectation of him not flopping for a free is disgraceful, you can't expect a kid who is 19 and Is playing in a basket case side to not flop. Give him at least 5 years before expecting him to not play for frees ok.

Ease up on the kid okay...amidoingitright?

Can just see Mini making that our main focus this week.

 

[DirtySandman]

You are all nuts. We lost by 87 points and people can find 0 players to drop? Plenty of changes to make

As has been the case for a few years.

Plenty to drop.

Nobody worthy to come in.

 

[Eastern Rangers]

We need to change the midfield rotations around until something clicks in there. Find the output and then look for synergy.

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[Byron_Clanger]

As has been the case for a few years.

Plenty to drop.

Nobody worthy to come in.

That's been the story of the Eagles since we got the stand-alone team. It's been a shambles.

Personally, I really couldn't give a rats ass about who's in or out.

Put Harley's ass in the forward 50 and keep him in there until he's fit enough to run in the middle again. Take the kid gloves off for once.

 

[Bleedblueandgold]

Kelly has to be dropped. After his comment in preseason, and shows more intent in a nothing game. Would give mini massive props

Out: Flynn, Kelly, Long, Archie Ried

In: BW, JW, Hall and Petrol

Would love to see TK dropped to send him a big mesage.
Needs to bear more responsibility for the fortunes of the team and show some on-field leadership.

 

[sharps24]

Don't think you can drop anyone really, if it was under Simmo I'd drop 10 blokes but McWalter needs to learn more about his players and first up its how do they respond to an embarrassment like that.

I think Waterman and Hutch are fine, Duggan I assume goes out with the Ankle. Ryan to return.

Pretty simple really.

Out: Duggan
In: Allan

Out: Long [was only in because Ryan was an out]
In: Ryan

If we get rolled by 200 then ring the changes.

Edit: Maric into the starting 22, Hunt to sub.

 

[DorothyG]

Ah f*** it, enough with the negativity. A week is a long time in footy. I feel the changes will be the 3 injuries.
3 changes is still a lot.

I'm not saying we win, but I think a better, sprited effort and a 5 goal loss.

 

[Notmuchofanexpert]

TK out would be a big call, I doubt it happens. Sounds like Waterman and Hutch will be okay.

Allan for Hunt
Maric for Duggo
Hall/Gross for Cripps
Lucky to stay in:
Flynn, TK, Brockman

Team:
Ginbey, Edwards, Cole
Hough, McGovern, Allan
Baker, Kelly, Dewar
Graham, Waterman, Hewett
Owies, Allen, Long
Flynn, Hutchinson, H.Reid

Hall, Brockman, A.Reid, Maric and either Petch or Gross as sub

 

[CursoryMercenary]

I'd love it if we dropped Kelly, he was pathetic yesterday. Send a message to the players.

 

[ziad]

We need to change the midfield rotations around until something clicks in there. Find the output and then look for synergy.

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Yes but you would have to hope for a miracle that a random flanker emerging as a true midfielder. We lack the cattle for past draft/trading.

On the bright side, Brisbane have some outs and I suspect GC would have beat them this week.