West Coast 2018 Season Discussion Thread

[jvalles69]

Was casually looking at flights to Melbourne last night for that last week in September.  Long way to go and a lot of work to do, but it's still an excuse for a holiday.

[Rusty00]

Why are West Coast playing Hawthorn at Etihad this week when there is no game at the MCG? How can WCE back up their credentials as flag favourites if they don't get to play on the MCG when they have the chance?

VFL conspiracy I TELL YAH. Can't have a WA side getting used to the MCG!

I'd much rather we were playing you at the MCG this week :'(

[elephants]

Why are West Coast playing Hawthorn at Etihad this week when there is no game at the MCG? How can WCE back up their credentials as flag favourites if they don't get to play on the MCG when they have the chance?

VFL conspiracy I TELL YAH. Can't have a WA side getting used to the MCG!

I'd much rather we were playing you at the MCG this week :'(

Look, I was there last time we played you at the 'G, not my fondest first AFL game at the 'G memory :P

[Ringo]

Why are West Coast playing Hawthorn at Etihad this week when there is no game at the MCG? How can WCE back up their credentials as flag favourites if they don't get to play on the MCG when they have the chance?

VFL conspiracy I TELL YAH. Can't have a WA side getting used to the MCG!

I'd much rather we were playing you at the MCG this week :'(

Look, I was there last time we played you at the 'G, not my fondest first AFL game at the 'G memory :P

Yep Eagles do not have the greatest H & A record at the G, When in Melbourne a couple of years ago went to my first H & A game at the G as a neutral observer and Eagles were soundly beaten by Pies.

[RaisyDaisy]

Subi was 15 metres longer than the G

New stadium is the same as G

Watch out!

Seriously though, it's a problem the AFL needs to fix - interstate teams should be getting a lot more than 2 games a year on the G

[elephants]

Yeah farcical really.

I do think Optus mirroring MCG dimensions will help enormously though. That and being a good football team again haha

[jvalles69]

Should head into the bye with another win against the Saints.  I bit the bullet and bought flights to Melbourne for grand final week, hope I didn't jinx us.  :-X

[j959]

Should head into the bye with another win against the Saints.  I bit the bullet and bought flights to Melbourne for grand final week, hope I didn't jinx us.  :-X

now that you've beaten Richmond and Hawks away, i'd say barring major inj or form slump, you should be on track for tp2 finish ... don't tell me none of you Coaster supporters wouldn't have taken that before the start of this season! ;)

[Gigantor]

Should head into the bye with another win against the Saints.  I bit the bullet and bought flights to Melbourne for grand final week, hope I didn't jinx us.  :-X

now that you've beaten Richmond and Hawks away, i'd say barring major inj or form slump, you should be on track for tp2 finish ... don't tell me none of you Coaster supporters wouldn't have taken that before the start of this season! ;)

Yeah to be honest 5th or 6th was my absolute beyond expectation finish this year, didn't even consider 1-4

Swans in Syd, North in Tas and Pies at the G are the biggest tests remaining.
Probably could count the two away games against the Crows and Port but we play AO so damn well haha

[jvalles69]

Should head into the bye with another win against the Saints.  I bit the bullet and bought flights to Melbourne for grand final week, hope I didn't jinx us.  :-X

now that you've beaten Richmond and Hawks away, i'd say barring major inj or form slump, you should be on track for tp2 finish ... don't tell me none of you Coaster supporters wouldn't have taken that before the start of this season! ;)

Yeah to be honest 5th or 6th was my absolute beyond expectation finish this year, didn't even consider 1-4

Swans in Syd, North in Tas and Pies at the G are the biggest tests remaining.
Probably could count the two away games against the Crows and Port but we play AO so damn well haha

I had us outside the 8 for sure!

[j959]

Should head into the bye with another win against the Saints.  I bit the bullet and bought flights to Melbourne for grand final week, hope I didn't jinx us.  :-X

now that you've beaten Richmond and Hawks away, i'd say barring major inj or form slump, you should be on track for tp2 finish ... don't tell me none of you Coaster supporters wouldn't have taken that before the start of this season! ;)

Yeah to be honest 5th or 6th was my absolute beyond expectation finish this year, didn't even consider 1-4

Swans in Syd, North in Tas and Pies at the G are the biggest tests remaining.
Probably could count the two away games against the Crows and Port but we play AO so damn well haha

I had us outside the 8 for sure!

he's not everything, but even NicNat for 50% of a game makes all your players walk taller ... I can understand why Robert Walls had you for the spoon, he didn't factor in NicNat coming back! ;)

[LF]

Yep definitely thought we’d struggle to make the 8 this year

[RaisyDaisy]

I laughed when I saw people placing us in the bottom 4 pre-season, even 2nd bottom

I thought anywhere from 6-13 would be where we landed, but am happily surprised with how things have progressed  :D

How good are Rioli and Waterman for us? They just make our forward line so much more powerful and full of variety and they've slotted into AFL so seamlessly

I just love the team footy the boys are playing - 22 every week playing their role, not being selfish or lazy, and it helps when you improve your DE as much as they have over the summer

[Ringo]

Yep you guys have been the real surprise packets and playing attractive football - I had you finishing 12th due to a couple of retirements but players have steeped up. Reddan is probably having his best season for you since we sent him to you as one who has stepped up to cover.

[elephants]

Robert Walls just named us as the team most likely to play in the Grand Final.

Man that guy is such a flog