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Thompson seems pretty clear that he doesn't want to coach again. Not like Roos was saying, "not at the moment." Pretty definitive. I'd be in Clarkson's ear to see what he wants to do going forward. An untried assistant may be the best option. Shouldn't rule out anyone.

van Berlo plays a similar role to Scott Selwood so I don't think we need him.

Hutchings.

Players named in the 18, rather than interchange are generally assumed to be definite ins. The players named on the interchange are the ones cut from the 25.

Brown signed for 3 years. Glass will sign for 1 year. Glass, Schofield, Brown & Mackenzie have played in many games this year. Not a waste at all.

Agreed. The frustrating part this year to watching Waters was it was bad skills Beau after being pretty good by foot in 2012. Like most players, Beau seems to need a really solid pre season. That way he can play consistently and his skills improve as a result.

I think more than anything he hasn't had the fitness base this year, and that has really hurt him. A big pre season and he'll be back to his best.

People have compared Sheppard with Masten. When Masten was developing, he could always find the ball. Sheppard is not a natural ball winner. Midfielders need to be able to find the ball and I don't think Sheppard can. That doesn't mean he is rubbish. He can still make it as a player, but...

You'd think Bennell would be the emergency at the ground since Swans have the bye.

Agreed. This is probably a reflection on the quality of our list but I think McGinnity does offer something with his pressure that we don't have much of. His lack of skills do hurt him though.

I'd agree with that. Hams is probably the best chance to stay, depending on what happens with Newman's legal matters.

Draftees do get at least 2 years but players promoted from the rookie list do not.

Much will depend on retirements and how many draft picks we'd want to take. Kerr - Possible retirement. Contracted so I think he'll play on. Nicoski - Probable retirement. Hasn't played at AFL level for 2 years. Dalziell - Possible delisting. Has probably done enough this season to be...

Don't think Masto did. :)

Pretty sure EH was being facetious.

Not sure about this. He has been a bit iffy by foot in his games for us, but I'd put that down to match fitness and games more than anything. I'd want to see more of Wellingham before making a call on his foot skills.

You might not be naive but there seems to be a few people like that posting today.

True, except you had failed to mention this in this thread. I agree, looking at the facts we've had 2 finals appearances in 6 seasons, and this year has been below expectations. There have been reasons for this, but ultimately the coach takes the responsibility. My point was to use today's...

This is key point at the moment. There is a core group of 12-15 players that are good, but the club needs to analyse our weaknesses closely and start finding some players, whether that's through the draft, trade or free agency. Some might already be on the list, but they need to start getting...

Get real mate. Players are human just like you and me. The selections this week gave the impression the cue is in the rack and the players played like it. Big deal. We can't make finals and it shows. The club has done the right thing not risking any players with an injury just so we can make 8th...

Yep, this has nothing to do with the fact we played without LeCras, Kerr, Waters, Naitanui, Shuey, Rosa, Glass, Hurn and lost Masten early. Also had 4 guys in the team who had played 10 games or less (Lycett, Wilson, Hutchings & Carter). :rolleyes:

To be determined. What a coach says in the press doesn't necessarily reflect the truth. Wait and see what happens during trade week and the draft before making judgements. Even then, it also depends on who is available and at what cost.

Yes, the compensation pick is the one Collingwood received for Josh Fraser when he went to Gold Coast. We traded our third round pick in 2010 for it. The compensation picks teams received for losing uncontracted players to GC or GWS could be used over a 4 or 5 year period. I believe West...

If Nic Nat or Cox miss this week I wouldn't be surprised. I was at the game last week and Cox pulled up quickly in the last qtr and looked like he hurt his hamstring. It was probably cramp and he played out the match, though he may not have had much say in the matter. Nic Nat was on the bench...

There is no harm in the Eagles targeting one of O'Meara, Bennell or Swallow when they are out of contract in 2014. However, Gold Coast are building something where they may have success in the near future, and have extra cap space to be able to keep these guys. Throw in the fact that many of...

2014.

I agree.

This. With Smith replacing McGinnity as an emergency you'd think one of our defenders is in doubt.

Nicoski is coming off a very serious injury. He'll be playing WAFL for a few more weeks before being considered for AFL. At the same time, he'll need to dislodge Hill from the team which could be difficult.

Why would the Eagles make the change to the emergencies if Smith isn't some chance of playing? He obviously didn't travel with the team on Friday, but he could have travelled yesterday or he may even be in Melbourne visiting family since Perth had the bye in the WAFL this round and he'd likely...