List Mgmt. Welcome Matt Owies

[flamingEMBERS]

Well if the likes of Ryan, Brockman, Long, Cripps, Petruccelle and Dewar are performing well enough to get a game ahead of him I see that has a good thing

(assuming that Owies himself is playing reasonably well)

On reputation (career) he’s ahead of all bar Ryan and Cripps and both had underwhelming seasons.

If Owies plays 5 games of WAFL (not through injury) I’ll do a Shark Darks

 

[THE A5]

Perhaps the circumstances of how his blues career ended might stoke a bit more fire in his belly. 60 odd goals in two years and one of their best smalls and then being told he would have to make way would annoy/piss him off a bit.

 

[Astro7]

Looks like a happy chappy with a tenacious edge.

 

[eagles rule]

Didn’t mind watching Matt playing at Carlton, he’s smart at reading the play,elusive and knows where the goals are ..
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[CursoryMercenary]

Looks like a fail already.

 

[HoneyBadger35]

Looks like a fail already.

Second in the team for tackles, has a goal in two of three games.

I think the broader issue is there’s no need for all three of he, Cripps, and Long to be playing if they’re all seeing so little of it. Could probably add Brockman to that pile but I see the point of difference there conceptually at team selection.

He’ll be a fine enough cog in a forwardline that gets very few opportunities. Dropped an absolute sitter today though.

 

[LittleFires]

Maybe best to wait more than 3 rounds before writing off a new recruit

 

[stallon]

Owies has been ok without being outstanding. Hes a very plain player, wont do much flashy for us, but he gets up and down the ground just fine and does his job.
I wouldnt be dropping him or anything

 

[Lyyynnnchy]

We have too few half forwards not getting enough of the ball

Cripps, Long, Owies, Brockman, Ryan and at times Baker and Graham with stints at half forward. I know Mini is all about players being able to play multiple positions but F me I’m sick of seeing so many short people in our team with an inability to win enough of the ball.

 

[Matera92]

Has made multiple glaring basic skill errors which are pretty unforgivable for an AFL footballer.

By no means alone but Jesus Christ I cant wait for the day players of his calibre aren't in the best 22.

 

[squashface]

So glad we raised the floor with this guy

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

Every small forward we have is playing terribly so its hard to actually judge until the tactics get corrected. We need to drop both Long and Brockman and give Owies more responsibility then he is being given.

 

[Bender_]

He had a very "what have I done?" look on his face at one of the breaks.

 

[Dark Sharks]

He coughed up the pill a few times like a spud, and then also dropped that uncontested mark after the team worked so hard to create that turnover and scoring opportunity.

Bit of a stinker but overall I don't hate the fact he's on our list.

If Cripps was retired and out of the team he'd be picking up a lot more slack. Think of him as our pressure forward and you'll see his value more.

He's ranked 4th at the club for tackles per game (4.67), clearly ahead of the next best underperforming small forward spud. Not even a contest really.

Cripps 1.67
Brockman 1.67
Long 1.0
Petch 1.0
Ryan 0.5

 

[new breed]

Owies is fine ...
Will have his good and bad games , gives 100% .

 

[Hoskin300]

Maybe best to wait more than 3 rounds before writing off a new recruit

What is he actually offering the team other than taking a spot off a developing young player? Bottom 5 player in the team and he is 28. Does not belong on the list of a rebuilding side.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Cripps, Owies and Long as a small forward trio is a recipe for disaster. Too slow, not skillful enough to compensate.

Ryan is actually playing pretty well. Petch had a good preseason and offers a point of difference. Brockman has done bits, but he flashes in and out way too much.

It's more the mix than just Owies alone.

 

[archiemoses]

Owies, the player that got pick 3 over the line.

 

[CursoryMercenary]

 

[JADED]

Will be annoyed if he doesn't play next week though.

 

[WCErevival]

You didn't run out of list spots you ran out of cap space.

BTW anyone who doesn't like Owies being at the club, you're welcome to blame me.

 

[woosha24]

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Have to admit I havent seen Phil around since Owies started getting a weekly spot.

Must have taken the troll a bit too far and feels bad about it.

 

[Forward Press]

A low-risk gamble that didn't pay off.

Delist him end of next year and add him to the pile.

 

[Boohemian]

Have to admin I havent seen Phil around since Owies started getting a weekly spot.

Must have taken the troll a bit too far and feels bad about it.

Last seen 30 June 2025.

Didn't make it into this Financial Year

 

[WCErevival]

Last seen 30 June 2025.

Didn't make it into this Financial Year

Someone made a $3000 tax deductible "donation"