Team v Eagles

[Con Gorozidis]

Two weeks in a row, teams with bigger bodies. I don't want to see our young players brought in to be belted about so early in their playing careers, what is to be gained? We have a month after this match before Essendon and another good break before Geelong to allow our younger, lightly framed players gain some match experience against talented footballers. What Lonie has been exposed to during games has been digraceful on several fronts.

We play the Hawks on June 7

[resaintlee]

Two weeks in a row, teams with bigger bodies. I don't want to see our young players brought in to be belted about so early in their playing careers, what is to be gained? We have a month after this match before Essendon and another good break before Geelong to allow our younger, lightly framed players gain some match experience against talented footballers. What Lonie has been exposed to during games has been digraceful on several fronts.

We play the Hawks on June 7

I wouldn't put them in the same category as the cats,crows,Eagles and Essendon. Just fit, fast and talented.

[ace]

With Delaney and Roo both out I am surprsised that Lee is not an in.

Yeah with two talls out it sure is surprising that at least one tall was not brought into the 22 or at least made an emergency.

It either says it is going to bucket down with rain under a closed roof at Etihad or the match committee is not too impressed by any of our talls going round in the VFL.

Dempster and Fisher are simply to short.

[bigcarl]

Yeah with two talls out it sure is surprising that at least one tall was not brought into the 22 or at least made an emergency.

It either says it is going to bucket down with rain under a closed roof at Etihad or the match committee is not too impressed by any of our talls going round in the reserves

Doesn't bode well for Lee, who by all accounts has done everything asked of him since moved to defence. As for Goddard, well he missed last week and they probably didn't want to throw him to the wolves.

I guess Kennedy would be a tough assignment first up for Lee in a new role also.

[spert]

If someone can keep Priddis reasonably quiet, then we will have some chance in this one.

[bigcarl]

If someone can keep Priddis reasonably quiet, then we will have some chance in this one.

I wonder who they will give that sandwich to?

[saynta]

With Delaney and Roo both out I am surprsised that Lee is not an in.

Or Goddard for that matter, would've liked to see one of these guys come in

Im not so sure. Kennedy is the leading forward.

[Dis Believer]

You're just so clever!! wink wink

internet hero

Thanks.

f****** moron.

[#gosaintas]

You're just so clever!! wink wink

internet hero

Thanks.

f****** moron.

You really are a clever little pumpkin!! wink wink

Goodo

wink wink

[FQF]

Fisher will obviously play on Kennedy. Dempster more suited for Lecras I reckon.

McGovern will be important to stop.

[stevie]

FFS, Kennedy isn't bloody Dunstall or Lockett. Cut their midfield input and he won't kick a bag.

[gringo]

FFS, Kennedy isn't bloody Dunstall or Lockett. Cut their midfield input and he won't kick a bag.

he would be getting closer these days. He's one of the few FFs that could still kick a ton in an era that it's not very likely. He is probably the best KPF in the league these days but being so far away we don't rate him as highly. I would have him in a heart beat, he's one of the few guys who could still kick 12 goals in a game IMO.

[CURLY]

Is Umpire Margetts playing for the West Coast Eagles this week?

[plugger66]

Is Umpire Margetts playing for the West Coast Eagles this week?

Its all a little sad.

[CURLY]

Is Umpire Margetts playing for the West Coast Eagles this week?

Its all a little sad.

So he is? If so we should be at $150 to win.

[plugger66]

Is Umpire Margetts playing for the West Coast Eagles this week?

Its all a little sad.

So he is? If so we should be at $150 to win.

Very sad.

[CURLY]

Is Umpire Margetts playing for the West Coast Eagles this week?

Its all a little sad.

So he is? If so we should be at $150 to win.

Very sad.

That he's a cheat? Yes, yes it is.

[plugger66]

Is Umpire Margetts playing for the West Coast Eagles this week?

Its all a little sad.

So he is? If so we should be at $150 to win.

Very sad.

That he's a cheat? Yes, yes it is.

Why would someone follow the game. Very sad.

[HitTheBoundary]

Yeah with two talls out it sure is surprising that at least one tall was not brought into the 22 or at least made an emergency.

It either says it is going to bucket down with rain under a closed roof at Etihad or the match committee is not too impressed by any of our talls going round in the reserves

Doesn't bode well for Lee, who by all accounts has done everything asked of him since moved to defence. As for Goddard, well he missed last week and they probably didn't want to throw him to the wolves.

I guess Kennedy would be a tough assignment first up for Lee in a new role also.

Maybe Lee's finally got his confidence and they don't want to destroy it first up.
When he finally gets back to the firsts it'll be interesting to see whether they put him forward or back.

[stjay]

Yeah with two talls out it sure is surprising that at least one tall was not brought into the 22 or at least made an emergency.

It either says it is going to bucket down with rain under a closed roof at Etihad or the match committee is not too impressed by any of our talls going round in the reserves

Doesn't bode well for Lee, who by all accounts has done everything asked of him since moved to defence. As for Goddard, well he missed last week and they probably didn't want to throw him to the wolves.

I guess Kennedy would be a tough assignment first up for Lee in a new role also.

Maybe Lee's finally got his confidence and they don't want to destroy it first up.
When he finally gets back to the firsts it'll be interesting to see whether they put him forward or back.

Still can't understand, if Delaney, Fisher & Dempster were all going to be included in the side initially why there isn't a like-for-like replacement now we've lost a tall defender.
Maybe there a plan which isn't patently obvious to the average punter.
My gut says Kennedy is going to kick a bag.

[longtimesaint]

Yeah with two talls out it sure is surprising that at least one tall was not brought into the 22 or at least made an emergency.

It either says it is going to bucket down with rain under a closed roof at Etihad or the match committee is not too impressed by any of our talls going round in the reserves

Doesn't bode well for Lee, who by all accounts has done everything asked of him since moved to defence. As for Goddard, well he missed last week and they probably didn't want to throw him to the wolves.

I guess Kennedy would be a tough assignment first up for Lee in a new role also.

Maybe Lee's finally got his confidence and they don't want to destroy it first up.
When he finally gets back to the firsts it'll be interesting to see whether they put him forward or back.

Still can't understand, if Delaney, Fisher & Dempster were all going to be included in the side initially why there isn't a like-for-like replacement now we've lost a tall defender.
Maybe there a plan which isn't patently obvious to the average punter.
My gut says Kennedy is going to kick a bag.

If you remember we had a real problem with lack of tall defenders in 2013 and we recruited Delaney and Bruce to remedy it.
We took care of the future at last years draft with Goddard.
Now Bruce is needed forward and Delaney is injured so there is no other short term option.

[Con Gorozidis]

The short term solution is give Lee a chance.

[longtimesaint]

The short term solution is give Lee a chance.

Lee may be an option but I am not sure this is the best game to try him as a defender in the seniors.
He would be 2 cm shorter and 10 kg lighter tnan Josh Kennedy who is the most imposing forward in the league.

[mad saint guy]

Still can't understand, if Delaney, Fisher & Dempster were all going to be included in the side initially why there isn't a like-for-like replacement now we've lost a tall defender.
Maybe there a plan which isn't patently obvious to the average punter.
My gut says Kennedy is going to kick a bag.

I think we'll see McInnes or Sinclair bag 4 matched up on Shenton or Webster

[stjay]

The short term solution is give Lee a chance.

Lee may be an option but I am not sure this is the best game to try him as a defender in the seniors.
He would be 2 cm shorter and 10 kg lighter tnan Josh Kennedy who is the most imposing forward in the league.

Yes but Lee is 3cm taller and 4kg heavier than Dempster who has been named on him.
Not sure Lee has the tank but with overlap run, I could see him having a couple of shots just outside 50m which may change the dynamic and make Kennedy more accountable.
My view is either Lee or Goddard could have got a run.