West Coast v Indigenous Allstars

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http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2015-02-17/young-guns-take-flight

WEST Coast will field an inexperienced side against the Indigenous All Stars on Friday night at Medibank Stadium in Perth.

The Eagles have a relatively healthy list to choose from with only Scott Selwood, Jack Darling, Mark Hutchings and Beau Waters definitively ruled out due to injury.

But coach Adam Simpson indicated on Tuesday that a number of senior players would miss the game.

Brownlow medallist Matt Priddis is being rested. Captain Shannon Hurn and vice-captain Josh Kennedy are also likely to miss, with Simpson declaring Chris Masten would skipper the side.

"We're going to play some kids," Simpson said.

"We won't be playing a full strength side, but there'll be enough senior players there to show some experience. We anticipate it will be a pretty high running game."

Nic Naitanui will be named in the squad of 30 and the star ruckman trained fully on Tuesday, although Simpson wouldn’t guarantee him a spot for Friday night.

"We'll see how we go today," Simpson said. "We'll finalise that this afternoon."

Simpson said that Eagles forward Josh Hill would likely play for the All Stars. However, Sharrod Wellingham, who trained with the All Stars on Monday will line up for West Coast. Simpson said he was excited about what Wellingham might deliver.

"We're keen to see how he goes," Simpson said.

"He's had a really good block of pre-season. He's really bought in to what we're trying to do and I expect big things from him."

Simpson confirmed that new draftee Jackson Nelson would likely make his debut for the club while Irishman Paddy Brophy and former baseballer Corey Adamson are also in the frame to make their first appearance for West Coast.

Rookie Murray Newman is no guarantee to play, following a troubled 2014. Despite doing a power of work in the off-season, Newman has suffered a couple of injury setbacks during pre-season training.

"We'll see how he goes," Simpson said.

"He's had an interrupted pre-season. I don't want to throw him in the deep end. But he's progressing well."

All Stars coach Andy Lovell admitted his team wouldn't have a typical structure on game day, but said he was blessed for pace stocks.

"Structurally we're probably going to be pretty short. but we've still got a couple of boys we can play as rucks and key forwards and defenders," Lovell said.

"At this point Jonathon Griffin can play ruck.

"Curtly Hampton might have to play above his height a little bit to give us a chop-out as a key defender.

"It's fair to say we'll probably go a small forward line."

Lovell will be embracing individual flair this week, and hopes the move will pay off against the Eagles.

"You tend not to be able to play as instinctively as you would like as an individual player in an AFL team, so that's something we won't stifle," he said.

"We'll encourage it.

"The boys are here to win.

"They're competitive beasts and they want to win. We hope to give West Coast a good run for their money."

[jvalles69]

I had no idea Jon Griffin was indigenous?

[Mailman the 2nd]

I had no idea Jon Griffin was indigenous?

He played for the all stars before one time I remember a while back, doesn't really look it

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http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2015-02-19/opportunity-knocks

1. Mitch Brown
3. Andrew Gaff
4. Dom Sheed
5. Brad Sheppard
6. Elliot Yeo
7. Chris Masten (captain)
12. Sharrod Wellingham
15. Jamie Cripps
20. Jeremy McGovern
21. Brant Colledge
22. Callum Sinclair
26. Sam Butler
28. Tom Lamb
29. Scott Lycett
30. Jackson Nelson
31. Will Schofield
32. Simon Tunbridge
36. Fraser McInnes
37. Tom Barrass
39. Malcolm Karpany
40. Dylan Main
42. Alec Waterman
43. Rowen Powell
44. Jamie Bennell
46. Paddy Brophy
47. Kane Lucas

Ten players who have never represented the West Coast Eagles â€" including Irish rookie Paddy Brophy â€" will get their first taste of senior football against the Indigenous All Stars tomorrow evening.

Brophy, the first international rookie drafted to West Coast, has made an immediate impact and this exposure to quality opposition will further enhance his football education in the game at Medibank Stadium, starting at 6.10pm.

Masten: Captaincy an honour

Aside from Brophy, there will be eight other youngsters, as well as Carlton recruit Kane Lucas, who will get an early opportunity to impress.

2014 draftees Tom Lamb and Jackson Nelson, developing key defender Tom Barrass and key forward Fraser McInnes, livewire small forward Malcolm Karpany, wingman Dylan Main and defender Rowen Powell will step out for the first time.

And father-son selection Alec Waterman will take his first steps in carrying a famous association forward.

There will be a sprinkling of experience around the team as well, with senior players like Chris Masten, Mitch Brown, Andrew Gaff, Will Schofield, Sharrod Wellingham and Sam Butler all making an early appearance.

[Ricochet]

Was kinda hoping to see Cavka after him being mentioned a few times this preseason

[LF]

Was kinda hoping to see Cavka after him being mentioned a few times this preseason

Not sure why he isn't playing
Should see him in the NAB cup tho you'd think

[elephants]

Weird no Adamson either.

Very keen to see how Masto goes leading the side! Might go down and have a look..

[Bill Manspeaker]

Weird no Adamson either.

Very keen to see how Masto goes leading the side! Might go down and have a look..

don't stay down there too long or else you'll miss the game

[elephants]

Weird no Adamson either.

Very keen to see how Masto goes leading the side! Might go down and have a look..

don't stay down there too long or else you'll miss the game

Haha ayyyyy ;)

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http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2015-02-20/lucas-chance-to-shine

WEST Coast recruit Kane Lucas will get his first chance to impress at his second club after he was selected in a 26-man squad to take on the Indigenous All Stars on Friday night.

Lucas, who was given a second chance as a rookie after he was delisted by Carlton last year, is one of 10 Eagles selected who have never represented the club.

The 23-year-old could press his claims in an understrength midfield, with regulars Scott Selwood (ankle), Luke Shuey, Matt Priddis and Matt Rosa missing.

Irish rookie Paddy Brophy, who has impressed since joining the club, could also be unveiled after being named in the squad.

New draftees Tom Lamb and Jackson Nelson have been included as well as father-son selection Alec Waterman.

Midfielder Chris Masten will captain the Eagles against the All Stars, who will be led by Hawthorn's dual premiership star Shaun Burgoyne.

The All Stars have also named a young squad, with brothers Stephen and Bradley Hill the headline acts.

Exciting Gold Coast midfielder Jack Martin has also been named alongside Sydney Swans speedster Lewis Jetta, who believes the All Stars will play a brand of football that just comes naturally to them.

"We'll just go out there and play our style of footy and that's excitement, just grabbing the ball, running, taking off and just playing like we grew up playing footy," Jetta said.

Not named in the squad were stars Cyril Rioli, Adam Goodes, Paddy Ryder, Chad Wingard and Michael Walters, with Lance Franklin withdrawn last week.

Indigenous All Stars:
1. Jack Martin
2. Shane Edwards
3. Jake Neade
4. Jonathon Griffin
5. Jarrod Harbrow
6. Danyle Pearce
7. Stephen Hill
8. Jay Kennedy-Harris
9. Shaun Burgoyne (captain)
10. Bradley Hill
13. Jake Long
14. Brady Grey
16. Nathan Wilson
17. Neville Jetta
20. Jarman Impey
21. Jermaine Miller-Lewis
23. Curtly Hampton
25. Sean Lemmons
26. Jarrod Pickett
27. Jarrod Garlett
28. Cameron Ellis-Yolmen
29. Josh McGuinness
32. Lewis Jetta
33. Josh Hill
38. Shaun Edwards
40. Abaina Davis

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Also heard on the radio that the game has sold out

[Bill Manspeaker]

is this televised anywhere?

[LF]

is this televised anywhere?

Not that I can find
Maybe someone else knows

[Ricochet]

Nope not televised but 6pr is calling it.

or you can follow here https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/afl/a/26365817/follow-west-coast-v-all-stars-live/

[Bill Manspeaker]

ah damn  :( thanks guys