Mega Thread Non-Freo AFL Discussion 2024 Part 2

[Fred Ziffel]

This might be a bit left field but I think west coast should appoint a woman as their coach and preferably a former AFL player and or coach.
Now , let me think who the possible candidates would be …..

 

[wafti123]

Yup, that's why we need to have some sustained, successful years. So they really don't have a leg to stand on when they are trying to compare their successes to ours.

A back to back premiership would go a long way shutting them down. A 3peat would be a nail in the coffin.

Even one premiership will take a lot of the sting out of their usual gloat and forgive a lot of sins, provided we get it before they do.

 

[Hamann188]

This might be a bit left field but I think west coast should appoint a woman as their coach and preferably a former AFL player and or coach.
Now , let me think who the possible candidates would be …..

 

[Fred Ziffel]

Coincidentally, I’m eating an apple right now .

 

[Purple Suit]

This stuff cracks me up, and frustrates me no end.

I work with Eagles supporters and TBF some of them are able to have a laugh at their own expense and at the situation they currently find themselves in. I like talking to these guys, they're fun.

But it's the, as you say, deluded ones that bother the snot outta me. I can't tell if they're blind, ignorant or just have no idea how modern football works. These, are the people who believe that just because the team has been able to turn around reasonable quickly before they should just be able to do it again as if it just happens by itself.

And I'm convinced that they are dumbfounded by the fact that they got the number 1 pick in the draft last year and still aren't winning games as if that was the missing piece of the puzzle the last couple of years.

It is quite hilarious. They think they will turn it around soon but ignore North who have 10+ high draft picks and performing about WC’s level without the old stars.

WC’s senior stars will all be retired by the time they have 10+ high draft picks running around so they will still be North level or WC level.

The caveat is they still need to be able to develop players. Chesser was the start of the rebuild and an absolute failure already. Nothing is magically going to change & basket case assistance will be their only way to become semi competitive again.

 

[Fred Ziffel]

It is quite hilarious. They think they will turn it around soon but ignore North who have 10+ high draft picks and performing about WC’s level without the old stars.

WC’s senior stars will all be retired by the time they have 10+ high draft picks running around so they will still be North level or WC level.

The caveat is they still need to be able to develop players. Chesser was the start of the rebuild and an absolute failure already. Nothing is magically going to change & basket case assistance will be their only way to become semi competitive again.

I also heard they just gave Liam Duggan another three year contract.
It is unbelievable.

 

[Hamann188]

It is quite hilarious. They think they will turn it around soon but ignore North who have 10+ high draft picks and performing about WC’s level without the old stars.

WC’s senior stars will all be retired by the time they have 10+ high draft picks running around so they will still be North level or WC level.

The caveat is they still need to be able to develop players. Chesser was the start of the rebuild and an absolute failure already. Nothing is magically going to change & basket case assistance will be their only way to become semi competitive again.

The next 10 years.....

 

[Perfect Purple]

It is quite hilarious. They think they will turn it around soon but ignore North who have 10+ high draft picks and performing about WC’s level without the old stars.

WC’s senior stars will all be retired by the time they have 10+ high draft picks running around so they will still be North level or WC level.

Spot on Purple.

Fred you would start an argument in an empty room!

 

[Nodgey]

AAAANNNDDD , I always find, well most times we can talk football in general.
I have always said that have a circle of footy fan, 7/8 10. with out a Yellas fan and there will be a good discussion about all and all clubs.
Add a Yellas fan and withing minutes the talk will be about how goood they are about how all 22/3 players are the best in the league.And after five minutes he/she will be left alone talkig to themself.All without noticing that all other have gone elsewhere.

Yep. We had a new bloke at work, "who do you go for?" North was his answer. I tell him I'm Freo then HE starts bagging eagles fans saying they don't/can't talk about footy. They only talk about the eagles. Good bloke. Got on well with him.

 

[Perfect Purple]

I also heard they just gave Liam Duggan another three year contract.
It is unbelievable.

That’s what they do. Some people and clubs just never learn and considering it’s that club, I’m mighty chuffed about that.

 

[Fred Ziffel]

Spot on Purple.

Fred you would start an argument in an empty room!

Wait for an announcement on a new deal for Jackie Darling.

 

[Perfect Purple]

Wait for an announcement on a new deal for Jackie Darling.

They would be insane to do that.

Come to think of it you’re probably right!

 

[Spirit Level]

Part of the reason why it really sucks we lost to them, we should be creating an iconic winning streak that brings back parity to the ledger.

Same with hawthorn, now we start both again at 0

 

[Purpletown]

Lol I saw this.

I don't know what's worse the West or the Eagles

Langer to coach the Eagles? Poor old Caitlin must have suffered some significant head trauma while playing netball I believe.

 

[Kram]

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Looking at it the coaching record at North was pretty ordinary, 72-75-2.

Thought it would've been better.

 

[Fred Ziffel]

Looking at it the coaching record at North was pretty ordinary, 72-75-2.

Thought it would've been better.

That’s close to 50/50 which would be a huge improvement on their recent seasons.

 

[masai tu]

It is quite hilarious. They think they will turn it around soon but ignore North who have 10+ high draft picks and performing about WC’s level without the old stars.

WC’s senior stars will all be retired by the time they have 10+ high draft picks running around so they will still be North level or WC level.

The caveat is they still need to be able to develop players. Chesser was the start of the rebuild and an absolute failure already. Nothing is magically going to change & basket case assistance will be their only way to become semi competitive again.

They have a very good spine, so I’m told.

You can’t go forward, until you accept where you actually are.

 

[Purple Suit]

They have a very good spine, so I’m told.

You can’t go forward, until you accept where you actually are.

Really?
FB - Barrass 28 & looks disinterested
HB - McGovern 32 & nearly cooked
Ruck - No
Centre - Kelly or HR - Old or Too Young
CHF - Waterman 26 1/2 a season going ok with no other key forward. One hit wonder atm at his age.
FF - Allen - 25. Good prospect but injured, a lot.

Their spine is still better than the rest of the team but everything needs replacing before they will challenge. Allen will be 30 before their midfield is sorted at the current rate.

 

[Dockerjonz]

Coincidentally, I’m eating an apple right now .

Core'n'all I hope

 

[masai tu]

Really?
FB - Barrass 28 & looks disinterested
HB - McGovern 32 & nearly cooked
Ruck - No
Centre - Kelly or HR - Old or Too Young
CHF - Waterman 26 1/2 a season going ok with no other key forward. One hit wonder atm at his age.
FF - Allen - 25. Good prospect but injured, a lot.

Their spine is still better than the rest of the team but everything needs replacing before they will challenge. Allen will be 30 before their midfield is sorted at the current rate.

Exactly what I was alluding too.

Barrass - pretty good, but form has been patchy (disinterested, you may be right).

McGovern - has been very good, but can his body keep it up ?.

Centre = hit and miss.

Forward spine, (two) is ok, but needs strong reinforcement.

Overall, where is the next crop of reinforcements ?.

 

[BStaff17]

He would burn those players out in 18 months, far too intense. Not to mention his press conferences would be so tedious.

Langer will bring Elite honesty to an organisation clearly lacking any of it.

 

[BStaff17]

Looking at it the coaching record at North was pretty ordinary, 72-75-2.

Thought it would've been better.

That's pretty good for a club like North.

49% winning record when you compare it to 43.4% which is there overall win% in there history.

 

[Raz]

always a little surpsised how much time Fremantle fans spend discussing other teams especially the Eagles

I guess those who do are big time AFL fans and love the sport and know it well

ME . i dont even know all the names on the Fremantle list

But hey go Freo !

 

[Mr Cheese]

I dont even know all the names on the Fremantle list

But hey go Freo !

Don't sweat it, neither does 90% of the Fox Commentary team.

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[FreoGirl]

always a little surpsised how much time Fremantle fans spend discussing other teams especially the Eagles

I guess those who do are big time AFL fans and love the sport and know it well

ME . i dont even know all the names on the Fremantle list

But hey go Freo !

do you yell out, "come on number 9"? lol