West Coast 2018 Season Discussion Thread

[jvalles69]

Not too worried about the actual loss, every year the top teams get rolled in a game they're expected to win

Our forward line though is a big concern. I can't remember the last time a team had their two forwards out at the same time, and it's clearly very difficult to cover such a loss

We looked horrible forward of ground and I don't know what we can do, the next couple of weeks are going to be difficult

If we can somehow get Barrass back next week then we can play Gov forward. McInnes and Lycett aren't good enough to play full time forward so we need Gov there until JJK returns or we're going to be in trouble especially with Adelaide in Adelaide, GWS and Collingwood coming up

Fair and honest assessment RD. Inside 50 count was 59 - 45 in favour of Eagles so that really is a damning stat when you were outclassed and coupled with woeful kicking for goal.

Pretty sure that's 2 weeks in a row we've dominated on the inside 50 account with nothing to show.  Jetta and McInnes should honestly never get another game.  Nelson was barely sighted and covered the top 5 km's in the match, was he running away from the ball?!?  :o

[RaisyDaisy]

When you've got a forward line of Lecras, Cripps and 3 players who are in their first year (Waterman, Ryan, Rioli) it's always going to be difficult to kick enough goals

McInnes and Lycett aren't good enough to play majority forward either

Without JJK and Darling, we need to play Gov forward now - we just need to because we have no forward target at the moment and we can't keep bombing it into 5 smalls and expecting that to be a successful strategy.

I'll be really disappointed if we go into next weeks match with the same setup as last night

[Trindacut]

Richmond find a way to win even when their only tall forward (Riewoldt) is out. Got to be something Eagles can overcome.

[jvalles69]

Richmond find a way to win even when their only tall forward (Riewoldt) is out. Got to be something Eagles can overcome.

You guys have a massive amount of non-free loading small forwards who put in effort, they also all seem to have the ability to find the ball with midfield traits.  That's the difference.  Willie, Rioli and Waterman are still super fresh, LeCras is a deadset passenger now, when the going gets tough he doesn't stand up, I'd say Cripps is our best small forward, but seems he has to put all his energy into tackling and forward pressure because noone else does.

[RaisyDaisy]

Richmond find a way to win even when their only tall forward (Riewoldt) is out. Got to be something Eagles can overcome.

You guys have a massive amount of non-free loading small forwards who put in effort, they also all seem to have the ability to find the ball with midfield traits.  That's the difference.  Willie, Rioli and Waterman are still super fresh, LeCras is a deadset passenger now, when the going gets tough he doesn't stand up, I'd say Cripps is our best small forward, but seems he has to put all his energy into tackling and forward pressure because noone else does.

Yep exactly

Richmond have the best small forward line by a long shot - it's no secret our success and forward line is built around JJK and Darling, and the smalls do well supporting them but they can't be left to do it all on their own - they are way too inexperienced

[Trindacut]

Richmond find a way to win even when their only tall forward (Riewoldt) is out. Got to be something Eagles can overcome.

You guys have a massive amount of non-free loading small forwards who put in effort, they also all seem to have the ability to find the ball with midfield traits.  That's the difference.  Willie, Rioli and Waterman are still super fresh, LeCras is a deadset passenger now, when the going gets tough he doesn't stand up, I'd say Cripps is our best small forward, but seems he has to put all his energy into tackling and forward pressure because noone else does.

Yep exactly

Richmond have the best small forward line by a long shot - it's no secret our success and forward line is built around JJK and Darling, and the smalls do well supporting them but they can't be left to do it all on their own - they are way too inexperienced

Could be these couple of losses could serve WCE for the better in the long run, highlighting a weakness and making it a focus going forward.

[elephants]

Not at all concerned with that. The first quarter killed us and Essendon couldn't miss for most of the game. No fwd structure without JJK and JD and we were crushed in the middle.

No fking idea why McInness gets a game over Brander (he's such a spud and has to be delisted) and tbh Hutch over Sheed is another shower call.

Good reality check for the boys, will be better for it.

you can thank me later Bombers fans

I’ll thank you now, gave me a good laugh before but this is even better...if we can hold on

A lot of chirp from a bummers fan whose team has lost to Freo, Bulldogs and Carlton this season. You may have been brainwashed by Vic-bias media, but steady on hah

[iZander]

you can thank me later Bombers fans

I’ll thank you now, gave me a good laugh before but this is even better...if we can hold on

A lot of chirp from a bummers fan whose team has lost to Freo, Bulldogs and Carlton this season. You may have been brainwashed by Vic-bias media, but steady on hah

I think you've misunderstood the situation, read up

Was laughing at how he said Richmond vs WC is a sure thing in terms of finals, which is a ridiculous comment given how even the game is atm. That was before the game too.

[Trindacut]

you can thank me later Bombers fans

I’ll thank you now, gave me a good laugh before but this is even better...if we can hold on

A lot of chirp from a bummers fan whose team has lost to Freo, Bulldogs and Carlton this season. You may have been brainwashed by Vic-bias media, but steady on hah

I think you've misunderstood the situation, read up

Was laughing at how he said Richmond vs WC is a sure thing in terms of finals, which is a ridiculous comment given how even the game is atm. That was before the game too.

You're wasting your time explaining it haha, if he didn't get it the first time he won't get it now.

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[jvalles69]

Dear Adam Simpson,

Please drop Jetta, Schofield and McInnes...not just one game, but forever.

[LF]

Dear Adam Simpson,

Please drop Jetta, Schofield and McInnes...not just one game, but forever.

We should definitely have not played McInnes on Thursday
Schofield started off alright but then went full potato by the end of the game so yeah I think he should never play again

[jvalles69]

Dear Adam Simpson,

Please drop Jetta, Schofield and McInnes...not just one game, but forever.

We should definitely have not played McInnes on Thursday
Schofield started off alright but then went full potato by the end of the game so yeah I think he should never play again

The guy let his opponent get to the ball first every time even when he actually got there first he'd let them pick it up so he could tackle, then give away the free kick anyway.  Does not belong on an AFL field any more.  Keep giving the kids games, it's what got us here in the first place!  Simmo going back to his old tricks that had ppl calling for his head.

[RaisyDaisy]

We need Barrass back desperately

If we go into this weeks match the same as last then Adelaide are going to pump us

I'm expecting to lose this week

[jvalles69]

We need Barrass back desperately

If we go into this weeks match the same as last then Adelaide are going to pump us

I'm expecting to lose this week

Agreed, they should have Laird back as well which does not help one bit.