Unofficial Preview Changes / Discussion v Eagles - Round 18

[Squizz89]

Well there will be at least one change with Starce to miss. I wonder if Brain or Beecken will get the nod. Don't mind either which way they go there, will be good to see either.

It also looked like Payne was hobbling a bit with the foot in the last quarter yesterday, which isn't overly surprising but I wonder if they'll take him on the long trip to Perth. Whilst Eagles aren't great obviously, they still have a relatively strong tall set up in their forward line so will be interesting to see if we take him or not.

 

[Nathan Barley]

Brain for Starcevich

Morris starts, Reville the sub

 

[Elixuh]

Out: Starce
In: Brain

I think keep is simple. Motty might have to run with Liam Ryan

1

Liam Ryan

Age

28

Ht

181cm

Wt

76kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.3

3star

K

8.6

3star

HB

2.7

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.0

4star

G

1.3

5star

D

9.9

3star

K

8.0

3star

HB

1.9

1star

M

3.3

3star

T

1.6

3star

G

1.3

5star

D

11.4

3star

K

9.0

4star

HB

2.4

3star

M

3.8

4star

T

1.8

4star

G

1.6

5star

a bit in Starce's absence (presuming that is who Starce would have gone to).

 

[MSB ROYS]

Apparently Perth Stadium is considered to be a hard surface, so I would rest Payne even if he can play. I would bring in Brain for Starcevich.

 

[KissKiss]

Brain for Starcevich

Morris starts, Reville the sub

That would 100% be my changes.

Its also again a game I'd consider resting players if a bit banged up. Long flight and hard ground might be a bit much for Payne. So could go for Joyce again.

Charlie also coped a battering. Not sure who we would bring in for him but a freshen up might help him

 

[Nathan Barley]

That would 100% be my changes.

Its also again a game I'd consider resting players if a bit banged up. Long flight and hard ground might be a bit much for Payne. So could go for Joyce again.

Charlie also coped a battering. Not sure who we would bring in for him but a freshen up might help him

Resting players sounds good in theory but the club doesn't do it

 

[Elixuh]

Brain for Starcevich

Morris starts, Reville the sub

I'd make Morris sub again tbh. Its not my favourite sub choice but I think we should try to use Reville's kicking to exploit WCE early and try to win the game in the first quarter.

 

[Gadzorks]

I don't like resting players unless they instigate it or there is a known injury that can be improved from a week off.

Breaks momentum and team cohesion.

 

[Nathan Barley]

I'd make Morris sub again tbh. Its not my favourite sub choice but I think we should try to use Reville's kicking to exploit WCE early and try to win the game in the first quarter.

Looks like Gov might miss but it's a bit of a chicken-egg situation

On the weekend we couldn't fully get our transition going and if Hipwood or Joe got the ball up the field we didn't have enough height down the field to have the confidence to go long

West Coast will probably allow us to get our ball movement game going but if they can shut it down then their intercept defenders could have a field day

 

[McIvor]

Prior in for Starcevich and Robertson in for Morris. Joyce in for Payne if his foot isn’t t right.

Jerry to play his 150th; well done Jarrod, after a couple of inconsistent years, he has demonstrated this year why he was a late first round pick. Easily in career best form.

 

[braddsey]

I'd make Morris sub again tbh. Its not my favourite sub choice but I think we should try to use Reville's kicking to exploit WCE early and try to win the game in the first quarter.

Not to get ahead of ourselves, but I'm all over this. Work solidly in the first half, maintain it in the 3rd and hopefully all players can have a bit of a training run in the final quarter. i'm perfectly happy if we're able to build a lead and then the 2nd half is a bore-fest kick to kick. Get the points, come home without injuries.

Edit: I would also be happy if we had the kind of training run we had against the Tigers earlier in the season!

I hope the Eagles persist with Adam Simpson for at least another week. Last thing we need is an Eagles team that's been released of all responsibility and allowed to just play...

 

[M Malice]

Out- Brandon Starcevich

37

Brandon Starcevich

Age

25

Ht

187cm

Wt

90kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.2

2star

K

6.5

3star

HB

2.6

2star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.0

4star

MG

185.3

3star

D

9.5

2star

K

7.3

3star

HB

2.3

2star

M

3.6

4star

T

2.1

3star

MG

187.9

3star

D

8.6

3star

K

5.4

2star

HB

3.2

3star

M

1.4

2star

T

1.8

4star

MG

181.2

3star

(conc).

In- Shadeau Brain.

If- Jack Payne(foot?) > Darragh Joyce

41

Darragh Joyce

Age

27

Ht

195cm

Wt

96kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.4

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

4.6

3star

M

1.8

2star

T

1.4

3star

MG

207.6

3star

No current season stats available

D

11.4

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

4.6

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

1.4

4star

MG

207.6

4star

.

 

[jonnobackpocket]

Im not sure we in a position to be resting players, Eagles over there not going to be the training run some on here are suggesting. We are playing well but hardly flying, give a sucker and even break and can go to the shit real quick.

 

[martinson]

Im not sure we in a position to be resting players, Eagles over there not going to be the training run some on here are suggesting. We are playing well but hardly flying, give a sucker and even break and can go to the shit real quick.

The thing I don't like is that they've lost 6 in a row since their epic win against Melbourne and now back on their home deck with apparently Simmo's head on the block against a team that can be flakey in away games.

We can't afford to drop this game now and need to set the tone early so they don't get a sniff that an heroic victory could be on.

 

[KissKiss]

Im not sure we in a position to be resting players, Eagles over there not going to be the training run some on here are suggesting. We are playing well but hardly flying, give a sucker and even break and can go to the shit real quick.

Im not sure we are either but its also one of the best chances to rest players. Long trip against a poor (but improving team). Definitely a hard thing for the coaches to balance making finals but too battered to do anything versus risking not making it but being in a better condition.

Our coaches have shown us rotate the subs the last 2 or 3 weeks. So they are considering the need to rest the younger guys at the moment

 

[Timetoroarlike44]

Im not sure we in a position to be resting players, Eagles over there not going to be the training run some on here are suggesting. We are playing well but hardly flying, give a sucker and even break and can go to the shit real quick.

Yep.

They are in bad form but about to have a week of the media blowtorch. Oscar Allen back in form so if they get reasonable supply it’s easy to see a winning score with Allen / Waterman / Ryan.

It’s such an up and down season.

How many people think the jack payne limp was happening? I didn’t notice but kids were chaos so wasn’t watching closely.

Would seem odd for him to have been iffy given we are generally cautious.

 

[Nathan Barley]

Also have to remember we don't have Gunston to kick a match winning bag for us this year

 

[Voss the boss]

I always found the resting of players an funny thing! I always image my workplace, got a big project on or presentation or something coming up.......hey mate - take next week off and rest up - need you fresh for the week after...…

 

[Sanchez365]

I always found the resting of players an funny thing! I always image my workplace, got a big project on or presentation or something coming up.......hey mate - take next week off and rest up - need you fresh for the week after...…

The irony is that this is exactly what a healthy work life balance in work places would look like. Just been grinding for 3-6 months to deliver some massive project? Take a week or two off to recover so you can mentally reset.

If people had this mentality life wouldn't feel like a massive grind for so many.

 

[Elixuh]

I always found the resting of players an funny thing! I always image my workplace, got a big project on or presentation or something coming up.......hey mate - take next week off and rest up - need you fresh for the week after...…

They only rest the star workers

 

[jonnobackpocket]

Yep.

They are in bad form but about to have a week of the media blowtorch. Oscar Allen back in form so if they get reasonable supply it’s easy to see a winning score with Allen / Waterman / Ryan.

It’s such an up and down season.

How many people think the jack payne limp was happening? I didn’t notice but kids were chaos so wasn’t watching closely.

Would seem odd for him to have been iffy given we are generally cautious.

Big footy- I think someone mentioned he may have been limping - now it’s a thing.

 

[DERRINALPHIL]

i have raised this before but what about Morris down back? He is not super big.

Has he ever played there?

 

[Section 5]

Who comes in for Starch.

Brain: Three games all as starting sub.
Crows: 4 D, 3 M, 2 T.
Tigers: 8 D, 4 M, 0 T. His best game but the Tigers are bottom of the ladder.
Port: 4 D, 3 M, 0 T.

Prior: More experienced but likely to be delisted at the end of the year.
Subbed off against the Crows in R9 being his only game in 2024. Had 8 disposals and 5 marks.

Michael, Torrent don't think they are ahead of Brain/Prior. Beecken not his normal role.

Reville had a quiet game so he could be sub.

What may happen is Fletcher stays at HB and plays a role.
Brain in as sub again and Morris regains his forward spot.

 

[3KZ is Football]

Ryan Lester

35

Ryan Lester

Age

32

Ht

192cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.9

4star

K

7.9

3star

HB

7.0

4star

M

3.9

4star

T

2.7

4star

MG

170.4

3star

D

10.3

3star

K

5.8

2star

HB

4.5

3star

M

2.7

3star

T

1.5

2star

MG

140.7

3star

D

12.6

4star

K

6.8

3star

HB

5.8

4star

M

3.8

4star

T

0.6

3star

will change from 196 senior games to 197 senior games after the West Coast Eagles game.

 

[Dalions]

Ryan Lester will change from 196 senior games to 197 senior games after the West Coast Eagles game.

What? He will only go up one game?

In all seriousness, if he can get to 200 in the next few weeks I hope the Club give him all the credit he deserves.
Would have seemed like a very unlikely milestone 5 years ago for him and most the fans.