Eagles have a better balance of youth and experience and probably feed up with thrashings , did ok against a rampaging Tigers team. Yeo may be another inclusion, more experience to come in , we need to be alert no time for complacency. Definitely a danger game.
Isaac Smith, Breust and Gunston are all skilled, gifted quality players it’s noticeable from young, a player either has the nous and skill or not, these traits can’t be taught. Maturity and body hardness help but only to a point if one is good ordinary player.
Last week , both teams played very demanding games ,both psychologically and physically and lost. So reckon it will come down to coaching ,game plan , personal availability and manner in which they execute their roles. It will be a dure and frenetically paced game for few quarters then the dust settles, a direction will emerge and history will written, in the end. So excited and thrilled about this Pies clash. Go Blues do us proud.
If one were to take a risk and given the high stakes for the Blues, Williams over Stocker everyday of the week. One is good ordinary footballer the other an elite when he’s on song, received a huge contract , if he’s fit to play longer than half a game Williams will be selected.
Amazing effort & determination shown by the boys tonight, so very proud of them , areal team effort and we almost pinched it, a tough game took so much effort, let’s hope the boys are up to it again next week, Pies will a dure obstacle, they must retain their double chance.
Either J Sweet or L. Meek at Freo, should be pursed both reliable & workable Ruck options , together with Pitto will resolve a massive problem for us, strengthen our midfield immediately and alleviate pressure on our Defense. TDK could help in as KPD or KPF ,it’s absolutely urgent that Curly Jnr looks into bring in a mature body Ruck support.
Not sure he’ll make a huge difference , much rather Lynch not playing then Dusty on present form. Martin has been underperforming for the champion player he can be , he’s not been the usual menacing threat he is capable of being since returning from his issues.
No disrespect intended but Teaugejust not up to the challenge of his post. Nice guy gets on with the team , all important attributes, but lost as a tactician on game day , slow to react and nothing fresh from him for the whole of 2021 season. Can’t see him remaining as head coach, given the potential coaches available there’s plenty of talent , we’ve got to get a move on.
Bontempelli, is an elite , splendid footballer most games, rarely has a quite game, he certainly deserves to win the Brownlow. Sam Walsh will to well for a youngster, just watch in couple of years time.
Agree RR, Saad had little impact , in fact most of our team were wondering like headless chooks, just can’t understand what happens in football. The Saint pathetic last week , yesterday in the space of a6/7 days hammer the Swans by 30 points. Go figure
The Saints & Port games both are going to be really tough games, both need to cement a place for finals Saints perhaps a chance for the 8 and Port at home for top 4 spot so can’t see us getting close. We should be a better chance against Suns , as for GWS another tough one, won’t be an easy game.
Agree Cripps absence will be noticeable indeed, Patrick absorbs plenty of contact and works hard inside. Crucial linchpin, I don’t think we’ll get close to the Pies midfield output, without him.