Rnd 4 – Eagles v Sturt – Post game

[Footy Smart]

I was surprised that Hinge was left at full-back for so long. He seems a bit too small to hold down the position and Wundke was the beneficiary. I would be interested to know Sturt supporter's thoughts. Is he the #1 full back for Sturt or is it that someone else is injured.

In the past I think James McLeay has held down that position but not sure whether he has retired? If not, he would have made a huge difference because I don't think Wundke would have got his goals so easily.

I thought the same MR F..... McLeay got in the best in the ressies , I would have had him in the side purely on match ups.

I thought over the whole game, the eagles went inside 50 far better than Sturt, so James maybe would have changed much anyway.

[CUTTERMAN]

Yep, McLeay has been trying to come back from injury for a few years now and can't get a good run on things. It's one area where we struggle and have done so for a while, the other is that we need another good ruckman. Hinge needed a bit more help, got a few good pushes in the back that went un paid

[gadj1976]

Sounds like it was a great game between two attacking sides. Always admire that.

x2. Footy's about kicking goals, not flooding.

Someone tell Paul Roos that. Please?

[mighty_tiger_79]

footys about winning

[wedgetail]

Thoroughly enjoyable game with the result in the balance till the end. Boyd was a terrier for the Eags and Batley is showing dash, poise and confidence. Lewis's form is a worry, wing is not his position. McGregor, although quieter still made valuable contributions and the Wundke/Ainger combo worked well. Still a bit light on for size in ruck and defence so will welcome back Grocke and Templeton ASAP.

[Footy Smart]

What also won the eagles the game, was Kurtze had to drop deep infront of Ainger and Wundke, the eagles ruckman then sat in a hole and they spotted him up... he kicks 2 they win by 2.....

[Jimmy]

Yes, hinge is not a kpp. Back flank for sure tho. Need mcleay but not sure he will ever be 100%. Just our luck with that. Borholm one that got away...need help for angus.