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Like most Eagles fans, over the last couple of weeks I've wondered if Willow's time is up, but increasingly I don't think we've seen the last of Porno.
Over the last few weeks he's kicked pretty big bags in the WAFL. He was dropped on the back of two poor games, but there is absolutely no reason why he shouldn't be as damaging now as he was during the first half of last season- people's memories are a bit short- today I popped in the round 22 match v North Melbourne last year, and Willow's best really is pretty invincible. If anything, our more dominant midfield this year should see him getting better delivery.
As far as his role in the side goes, I see it as being pretty similar to that played by McIntosh at the opposite end of the ground- on paper, he's our best FF, and using him when needed takes the pressure off the young'uns, and guarantees us some handy instance offence.
I'm also not quite sold on Haynes at FF. He didn't kick a goal against the Dees. I do think he's shown enough to suggest he will be a viable FF option down the track, but atm, he needs to bulk up a bit and learn to kick the set shot. Right now, our forward line is potent, but small, and could probably benefit from a big body like willow making his return.
He may also get his opportunity this week- Gaspar and Carroll both went down with injuries. We'll probably get back at least 2 out of 3 of Cousins, Kerr, and Wirrpunda, but if that were the case, we'll be going in very very small. Given that there's probably a good chance Milli will be rested after what must have been a pretty strenous outing against Neitz, suddenly there's a premium on talls. I'm thinking you might see Wilson come in to free up Haynes to play on the HBF, and Glass may also get another opportunity- how did he play in the WAFL this week?
Over the last few weeks he's kicked pretty big bags in the WAFL. He was dropped on the back of two poor games, but there is absolutely no reason why he shouldn't be as damaging now as he was during the first half of last season- people's memories are a bit short- today I popped in the round 22 match v North Melbourne last year, and Willow's best really is pretty invincible. If anything, our more dominant midfield this year should see him getting better delivery.
As far as his role in the side goes, I see it as being pretty similar to that played by McIntosh at the opposite end of the ground- on paper, he's our best FF, and using him when needed takes the pressure off the young'uns, and guarantees us some handy instance offence.
I'm also not quite sold on Haynes at FF. He didn't kick a goal against the Dees. I do think he's shown enough to suggest he will be a viable FF option down the track, but atm, he needs to bulk up a bit and learn to kick the set shot. Right now, our forward line is potent, but small, and could probably benefit from a big body like willow making his return.
He may also get his opportunity this week- Gaspar and Carroll both went down with injuries. We'll probably get back at least 2 out of 3 of Cousins, Kerr, and Wirrpunda, but if that were the case, we'll be going in very very small. Given that there's probably a good chance Milli will be rested after what must have been a pretty strenous outing against Neitz, suddenly there's a premium on talls. I'm thinking you might see Wilson come in to free up Haynes to play on the HBF, and Glass may also get another opportunity- how did he play in the WAFL this week?

