Autopsy Positives and Negatives vs Downhill Stringer + 21 blokes

[avishka5]

Some interesting stats from the game:

http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2017-07-04/round-15-by-the-numbers

We dissect the key statistics from the match.

42, 688, 10…just some of Andrew Gaff’s slew of numbers, these representing his disposals, metres gained and inside 50s. The midfielder was a key link in West Coast’s attacking chains all day, and his 42 disposals were a career-high.

12…Jack Darling score involvements, to accompany his six assists and three goals. The 25-year-old played with aggression, causing the Dogs problems throughout the contest.

3…goals for Malcolm Karpany. The fourth-gamer was instrumental in his inaugural victory with the club, buzzing around the forward half with energy and intent.

8,7…marks and score involvements for Drew Petire. The former Kangaroo once again gave the Eagles a huge lift with his aerial expertise and forward nous.

615…metres gained by Dom Sheed. The 50-gamer impressed in his milestone match, providing West Coast with plenty of penetration with the footy.

19…tackles inside 50 applied by the Eagles. Adam Simpson demanded greater defensive application earlier in the season and his boys have responded.

55…West Coast’s time in forward half percentage. Similar to last week, the visitors controlled the flow of the game with the territorial battle.

90…disposal efficiency from Jack Redden. The Glenelg product made the most of his return back in the senior squad, using the ball cleanly.

27…Luke Shuey pressure acts. The stand-in skipper was ferocious at the coalface, setting the defensive tone among the Eagles’ midfielders.

46…clearances by West Coast; 16 more than their opponent. Simpson’s troops executed their stoppage structures to a tee.

12…Jason Johannisen disposals. Mark Hutchings was tasked with quelling the speedster’s influence and he did so perfectly, which was a key component of the Eagles' win.

10…marks taken by Jeremy McGovern. Whether it was forward or back, the West Australian was able to showcase his strong hands.

8…Sam Mitchell clearances. The 2012 Brownlow Medallist spent prolonged periods in the middle and was able to exert his dominance.

4…intercept marks taken by Eric MacKenzie and Tom Barrass, respectively. The duo was successful in shutting down multiple Bulldogs' attacking forays.

47…points scored from stoppages. For the second week in a row, the Eagles hurt the opposition from their clearances.

Imo that would have been a 30 point win if not more if we didn't have two blokes go down. From what I have seen from the replay so far, we basically dominated them in most aspects of the game.

 

[eaglesfan84]

Watching replay....

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Team effort, lots of contributors
Vardy standing up when the game was on the line
Hutchings pissing off the piss weak whinging campaigner commentators with his rough tag on Johanisen
Darling playing with confidence, Petrie, Mitchell showing leadership
Karpany providing quality and class

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Gaffs handballing needs some serious work, I'd rather he just bomb it forward rather than give a handpass
Wellingham getting injured, we need his speed and strong attack on the contest off the halfback line
McGovern set shots hurt us
We have 4th quarter lead psychological issues