Preview Eagles in the Lions Den (quite literally) - Changes for Round 8

[Wet Toast Rule]

Rucks are overrated
Would rather an extra midfielder and apply some pressure.

Or chuck Harry Edwards in there assuming Barrass is back
Hugh Dixon

41

Hugh Dixon

Age

25

Ht

196cm

Wt

96kg

Pos.

F/R

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.0

2star

K

4.0

2star

HB

4.0

3star

M

2.0

2star

T

0.0

1star

G

1.0

4star

No current season stats available

D

8.0

2star

K

4.0

2star

HB

4.0

3star

M

2.0

3star

T

0.0

1star

G

1.0

4star

to chop out
Darling third in line - at least may get a mark around the ground

 

[Goroyals22]

Said it when the list came out that it was stupidity not to have a ruckman on our list… Even a slow lumbering Scott Jones at least has afl experience…
Even with another 20 players we can pick we still manage to F it up.

Interesting that swans had a bloke rucking with the surname Germs.. he would be appropriate

 

[THE A5]

Jones apparently played halfback in the WAFL. Could be an option in the AFL backline in the future.

he was a turnover merchant

 

[Nuke Fremantle]

Apologies for raising something that was probably covered a while ago but these "H & S protocols" are just an AFL arse covering exercise right? Like they're not actually based on the latest advice from the Chief Health Officer?

 

[bzparkes]

Would rather an extra midfielder and apply some pressure.

 

[Mulldogg]

he was a turnover merchant

Yep, he was just getting it in the D50, taking a few steps and booting it to the wing where Peel had all their players.

 

[Godfather32]

Yep, he was just getting it in the D50, taking a few steps and booting it to the wing where Peel had all their players.

Should fit right in with our standard gameplan back there then

 

[wcesam]

Should fit right in with our standard gameplan back there then

Getting it to the wing would be nice to be fair, as opposed to the back pocket

 

[mad_eagle]

Lol…the Big-O is going to feast

 

[peeky]

Well Nelson being in ISO saves him from being dropped. Witherden is a loss, has been going ok. Dont think they will manage Hurn with both those guys out

 

[peeky]

Can Jamieson play or was he abducted by aliens? Jack Williams is a better prospect but rather not throw him in the deep end as a ruck

 

[Wet Toast Rule]

There's literally no point betting on Brisbane here.
your money's going to be worth less due to inflation by monday
May as well buy something nice whilst you can

 

[Avalor]

Can we hit the 150 point mark in a loss to Brissie?

 

[Lazzas]

he was a turnover merchant

He is a Ruck that can drift fwd a kick a goal. Not a turnover merchant, injury prone though.

 

[THE A5]

He is a Ruck that can drift fwd a kick a goal. Not a turnover merchant, injury prone though.

Re-read Miguels original post

 

[ziad]

Can Jamieson play or was he abducted by aliens?

Not sure about aliens, but on the evidence available Jamieson cannot play.

 

[Freezin]

Obviously tough times for both WCE squads, but amazed at the decision making re top ups etc....as someone highlighted with mature ex Freo ruck Jones not getting listed but a young Cl reserves ruckman does. Also Josh Browne not listed as a top up, whilst Ambrose Ryan is listed, yet Ryan has been an emergency for WCER team and Browne played every game....and not looked out of place.

 

[ziad]

Obviously tough times for both WCE squads, but amazed at the decision making re top ups etc....as someone highlighted with mature ex Freo ruck Jones not getting listed but a young Cl reserves ruckman does. Also Josh Browne not listed as a top up, whilst Ambrose Ryan is listed, yet Ryan has been an emergency for WCER team and Browne played every game....and not looked out of place.

Strange times. Plenty of negatives, but while we secure pick numereo uno we may as well put the net out widely - we may just catch a gem

 

[Goosecat]

I also would add Sheed to the mix.....I know he is slow but I still have faith ..he finds the pill and is a strong body when he is in form...plus he can kick goals something our midfield is woeful at atm

Our midfield Clark West Yeo Kelly Sheed.....Chesser young edwards plus a gun from the draft this year I hope looking forward

Shuey to the forward line with stints in the middle....along with rioli and Liam

Dude,you know all this getting belted stuff is Sheeds fault. He's been practically invisible out there.

 

[ziad]

Dude,you know all this getting belted stuff is Sheeds fault. He's been practically invisible out there.

More to the point I am not sure Shuey has another season in him.

 

[JoshWoodenSpoon]

Whoever in the squad hasn’t had it can all go over to Jacko Nelson’s place and lick each other’s faces.

Get it over and done with and get the 12 week grace period to see the season out.

Sloppy Nelson

 

[Dark Sharks]

Jamaine Jones

31

Jamaine Jones

Age

26

Ht

180cm

Wt

80kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.0

2star

K

4.8

2star

HB

4.2

3star

M

2.1

2star

T

3.8

5star

MG

159.6

3star

D

10.5

3star

K

6.5

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

2.5

3star

T

4.0

5star

MG

196.5

3star

D

9.0

3star

K

4.2

2star

HB

4.8

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

4.2

5star

MG

166.0

3star

is a ruckman who likes to drift forward and kick a snag.

He's also playing off the back flank, when not getting dropped by Simmo for lack of credits as a small forward.

 

[DanWA]

With Witherden and Nelson out we might have less turnovers

Can we make this a permanent out

 

[Goroyals22]

With Witherden and Nelson out we might have less turnovers

Can we make this a permanent out

Very harsh on Witherden who is going at a kick efficiency of 82.7% for the year and disposal efficiency in total of 83.6 %.

 

[bzparkes]

Very harsh on Witherden who is going at a kick efficiency of 82.7% for the year and disposal efficiency in total of 83.6 %.

Yeah, plus he'd be second inthe BnF surely. Usually our highest disposal/points getter. Under siege down there but doing his best.