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West Coast Eagles 2014

Postby helicopterking » Sat Mar 01, 2014 11:29 am

Interesting Year Ahead for the Mighty Eagles
New Coach, New Game Plan, New Faces
Already In the two pre season matches,Coach Simpson has mimicked Hawthorn a little bit, with a short kick,run and hold possession footy. I like this, as our game plan didn't hold up in Melbourne and didn't make use of some quality talls up forward.
We recruited pretty well over the off season and with the amount of injuries we have had over the last few seasons, blokes won't be short on experience when they get the chance.
Both Ellis and Yeo will be great acquisitions to the defence and midfield set up, both can run and carry out the back line, which I'm hoping will free up Hurn and Waters. I think our back line and forward line look strong, even though I think we lack a good small crumbing forward. Plenty of young players who have some size about them which is very handy when they are called upon.
My concern is midfield depth. In past seasons we have struggled to break free in traffic and have a lack of quality kicks through the midfield.
If Shuey, Masten and Wellingham can stay fit they should reap the benefits of Priddis and Selwood who get plenty of the ball in close. It's the next wave of midfielders I'm uncertain of as the season drags and injuries and fatigue set in.
Last Season, we were no where near fit enough early, and blew some leads which left us pushing shit up hill after the bye. We look fitter and stronger this year so far, now the test will be sustaining it for the season.
Guys we need playing plenty of footy this year are Wellingham,Natunui, Shuey, Waters.

Our Best. if fit.

Brown Glass Hurn

Waters McKenzie Ellis

Gaff. Selwood. Wellingham

Shuey Darling. Lecras

Cox. Kennedy. Hill



Natunui, Masten, Priddis

Yeo, Rosa, Schofield, Sheed

Predictions 7th-12th
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Re: West Coast Eagles 2014

Postby GWW » Sat Mar 01, 2014 1:42 pm

I'm asking this out of curiosity, helicopter.

How did you become an Eagles supporter? Was it from watching them during their dominant early 90's era, or perhaps you are from WA originally?

As for 2014 season, it wouldn't surprise at all if they are the big improvers compared to their 2013 effort. Not having a wavering Worsfold to distract the club will be a bonus. If Lecras finds some form, and Naitanui stays on the park, definite top 8 contenders.
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Re: West Coast Eagles 2014

Postby helicopterking » Sat Mar 01, 2014 8:31 pm

I become an Eagles Supporter probably half due to the 90s era and the fact my older brother went for them, he was in his teens, I was wasn't just yet. I'm originally from NSW, my other brother went for Fitzroy, so it was hard to follow that, and no way ever will I barrack for Sydney.

I just hope the injury's ease off a bit this year.
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Re: West Coast Eagles 2014

Postby The Sleeping Giant » Sun Mar 02, 2014 11:55 am

Sounds like your typical bandwagoner .
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Re: West Coast Eagles 2014

Postby Squids » Sun Mar 02, 2014 12:16 pm

The Sleeping Giant wrote:Sounds like your typical bandwagoner .


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Re: West Coast Eagles 2014

Postby The Sleeping Giant » Sun Mar 02, 2014 12:43 pm

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Re: West Coast Eagles 2014

Postby helicopterking » Sun Mar 02, 2014 1:59 pm

The Sleeping Giant wrote:Sounds like your typical bandwagoner .


Yep, jumped on the bandwagon at age 5-6 after following no other team.
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Re: West Coast Eagles 2014

Postby HH3 » Fri Mar 07, 2014 2:59 pm

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Re: West Coast Eagles 2014

Postby Johno6 » Fri Mar 07, 2014 3:13 pm

they have taken the article down by the looks of it?

he got 12 months.

how many does the pies player get then?
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Re: West Coast Eagles 2014

Postby HH3 » Fri Mar 07, 2014 3:19 pm

Yeah Id be worried if I was Marley Williams.
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Re: West Coast Eagles 2014

Postby valleys07 » Fri Mar 07, 2014 3:21 pm

HH3 wrote:Yeah Id be worried if I was Marley Williams.


If a precedent has been set, 12 months you would think.

Although Newman only fractured this guys jaw, didnt Williams break his victims?

Perhaps a harsher penalty for a more severe injury?
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Re: West Coast Eagles 2014

Postby The Sleeping Giant » Fri Mar 07, 2014 3:26 pm

Marley didn't break his jaw. He shattered it.
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Re: West Coast Eagles 2014

Postby HH3 » Fri Mar 07, 2014 3:31 pm

Yeah convicted of grievous bodily harm. So could be lengthy.

Depends if he gets the same judge or not.
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Re: West Coast Eagles 2014

Postby Johno6 » Fri Mar 07, 2014 3:32 pm

hes going to miss a couple pre seasons me thinks
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Re: West Coast Eagles 2014

Postby valleys07 » Fri Mar 07, 2014 4:05 pm

The Sleeping Giant wrote:Marley didn't break his jaw. He shattered it.


Well answers the question if Newman cops 12 months then doesnt it!
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Re: West Coast Eagles 2014

Postby helicopterking » Fri Mar 07, 2014 5:43 pm

Oh no, how will we cope without him.
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Re: West Coast Eagles 2014

Postby westozfalcon » Fri Mar 07, 2014 11:05 pm

New coach Adam Simpson is an astute tactician and a contemporary thinker on the game - something that John Worsfold (despite the enormous respect he commanded) wasn't. This will bring about noticeable improvement.

The manner of the Eagles' pre-season wins already has me convinced they will make the top 8 but I doubt they have the grunt to win a big final away from home.
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Re: West Coast Eagles 2014

Postby Bald Eagle » Wed Mar 12, 2014 3:09 pm

helicopterking wrote:Interesting Year Ahead for the Mighty Eagles
New Coach, New Game Plan, New Faces
Already In the two pre season matches,Coach Simpson has mimicked Hawthorn a little bit, with a short kick,run and hold possession footy. I like this, as our game plan didn't hold up in Melbourne and didn't make use of some quality talls up forward.
We recruited pretty well over the off season and with the amount of injuries we have had over the last few seasons, blokes won't be short on experience when they get the chance.
Both Ellis and Yeo will be great acquisitions to the defence and midfield set up, both can run and carry out the back line, which I'm hoping will free up Hurn and Waters. I think our back line and forward line look strong, even though I think we lack a good small crumbing forward. Plenty of young players who have some size about them which is very handy when they are called upon.
My concern is midfield depth. In past seasons we have struggled to break free in traffic and have a lack of quality kicks through the midfield.
If Shuey, Masten and Wellingham can stay fit they should reap the benefits of Priddis and Selwood who get plenty of the ball in close. It's the next wave of midfielders I'm uncertain of as the season drags and injuries and fatigue set in.
Last Season, we were no where near fit enough early, and blew some leads which left us pushing shit up hill after the bye. We look fitter and stronger this year so far, now the test will be sustaining it for the season.
Guys we need playing plenty of footy this year are Wellingham,Natunui, Shuey, Waters.

Our Best. if fit.

Brown Glass Hurn

Waters McKenzie Ellis

Gaff. Selwood. Wellingham

Shuey Darling. Lecras

Cox. Kennedy. Hill



Natunui, Masten, Priddis

Yeo, Rosa, Schofield, Sheed

Predictions 7th-12th


IMO, if fit (big if) SA boy Sam Butler would command a starting position in the 22 in front of Brown and Ellis. Great use of the footy coming out of defence.
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Re: West Coast Eagles 2014

Postby Spargo » Wed Mar 12, 2014 10:09 pm

This lot play finals in 2014.
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Re: West Coast Eagles 2014

Postby Booney » Thu Mar 13, 2014 9:00 am

Spargo wrote:This lot play finals in 2014.


I think they'll be in the mix for the 8, for sure. The forward half looks very, very potent.
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