West Coasters Flag Prospects 2020

[blue harvest]

The Rioli distraction cost them a tilt at this year's flag, it may cost them again if the case is finalised shortly before finals.

 

[master bate]

The Rioli distraction cost them a tilt at this year's flag, it may cost them again if the case is finalised shortly before finals.

Did they know about Rioli prior to losing to your side in round 23? They were up and down all season without a fit Nic Nat, with Kennedy starting to slow down, Barrass being way down on form and probably their bottom 4-6 not as strong as last year.

The Rioli distraction seemed like a bit of a cop out for a team that just wasn't as good - partially because Rioli was missing!

 

[SloppyJoe]

Did they know about Rioli prior to losing to your side in round 23? They were up and down all season without a fit Nic Nat, with Kennedy starting to slow down, Barrass being way down on form and probably their bottom 4-6 not as strong as last year.

The Rioli distraction seemed like a bit of a cop out for a team that just wasn't as good - partially because Rioli was missing!

The club found out only hours before the public I believe. Hence Petruccelle being rushed over.

Still, you're right it's a bit of a cop out and by no means a complete excuse for our performance in the SF. But less than ideal preparation for a do or die final.

 

[Numero Uno]

Did they know about Rioli prior to losing to your side in round 23? They were up and down all season without a fit Nic Nat, with Kennedy starting to slow down, Barrass being way down on form and probably their bottom 4-6 not as strong as last year.

The Rioli distraction seemed like a bit of a cop out for a team that just wasn't as good - partially because Rioli was missing!

of course it affected the players..how could it not
but we didnt use it as an excuse

 

[Xtreme]

Yes Kelly took Geelong to premiership glory so should work for West Coast

Kelly was a large reason why Geelong was competitive during the finals! Without him they'd have lost by a larger margin. Dare I say it they would have lost the semi as well!

 

[Ok Boomer]

Not happy that this fred was started by a West Coast fan.

Nevertheless I'm pretty bullish about 2020 at the moment.

 

[God Mode]

I was wondering why I initially had a few extra teams......... I put Geelong in the list 3 times

That's a bit extreme mate.

 

[Altum Volantes]

Probably Overdue a major injury to a midfielder who isn’t Nat...just saying...

 

[Forward Press]

Probably Overdue a major injury to a midfielder who isn’t Nat...just saying...

 

[Forward Press]

The Rioli distraction cost them a tilt at this year's flag, it may cost them again if the case is finalised shortly before finals.

Falling to 5th cost the flag, and that was due to a series of inconsistent performances across the year. You can count the number of four quarter games on one hand. Team also lost the will to win the close ones (reversion to the mean I suppose, we did fluke a couple in 2018).

I'm more excited that Tim Kelly covers an immediate weakness and that we have depth to cover Rioli. Anything outside of top 4 and I will be disappointed tbh.

 

[blitzer]

I see West Coast and Richmond as the teams to beat in 2020 at this early stage (before trade period and draft has even finished).

 

[quotemokc]

Richmond had their premiership hangover in 2018 and the Eagles had theirs in 2019.

Can Richmond avoid it again?

 

[Altum Volantes]

Richmond had their premiership hangover in 2018 and the Eagles had theirs in 2019.

Can Richmond avoid it again?

Richmond were rightfully hot favourites for the flag in 2018 and shat the bed in the Prelim.

 

[ep2018]

As long as we dont have to play Hawks in the last round with top 4 on the line, we should be okay.

 

[Farang83150]

Geelong didn't even get close to the flag with Kelly when the whips were cracking.

Let's just wait and see first shall we?

Geelong had to travel

 

[captain blood 17]

I think WCE have a 1 in 18 chance of winning next season. Good odds.

 

[Farang83150]

Probably Overdue a major injury to a midfielder who isn’t Nat...just saying...

WTF...

 

[Farang83150]

Not a punter but where there odds a the bookie's on next year's winner before the TK trade?

 

[CholEstrol]

There is comparisons between Eagles 2020 and Tigers 2019
premiership 2 years ago
shock exit from finals previous year
marquee player signing in the off season
Not to mention the numerology indicators.
Get excited Eagles supporters.

 

[lmach]

Lock of the week

 

[PCORF]

If they don't stuff up in R23 and finish 5th, they will have a chance.

 

[The Falcon Strike]

The Rioli distraction cost them a tilt at this year's flag, it may cost them again if the case is finalised shortly before finals.

Nah it didn't - our season coughed and spluttered all year

We had a very short period post bye where it seemed to click and we nailed a few sides - then we coughed and spluttered again

Our prospects for 2020 - better than they were before we got Kelly. We should be in the mix - which is about all you can say

 

[Dr Awkward]

Yes Kelly took Geelong to premiership glory so should work for West Coast

West Coast has a better list than Geelong.

West Coast won a flag with pretty much the same list minus Kelly. Maybe the only loss has been LeCras and Kennedy getting older.

 

[Dr Awkward]

West Coast are a huge shout, possibly even favourites ahead of us. A lot of stuff can happen though.

I just hope we get two WC v Rich clashes next year in the home and away

 

[GROTTO]

We need to fix our game plan a bit and our mentality, too many times this year when the going gets tough we'd drop our heads.

That last Hawks home game hurt your season and the Rioli fiasco was the fatal derailing blow.

Arguably if one of those situations didnt play out, the Eagles season would have progressed further.