Preview Round 16, 2023: West Coast v St.Kilda - Optus Stadium, Sunday 2nd July, 4:40PM AEST *WILKIE 100TH*

[BrutThough]

Well of course he’s lower production he’s played what games vs 150. However he’s got to start somewhere. Let him take some kick ins. I think for now if he comes in he goes to half back and Sincs can play more on ball.

He needs to start by having strong form in the VFL and having his possessions impact those games. He is yet to do that and hasn't warranted being promoted to the AFL.

 

[Ads734]

He needs to start by having strong form in the VFL and having his possessions impact those games. He is yet to do that and hasn't warranted being promoted to the AFL.

Nah there were times where he did but his form had slipped a little bit form hasn’t always been the no 1 factor for Ross. Ie cordy continually getting games. Leo could play the role to free up Sinclair.

 

[bird_man]

Connolly isn't very good, that's why he isn't getting a game

 

[kernelT]

What are the chances Zak Jones

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Zak Jones

Age

29

Ht

182cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.8

4star

K

10.0

4star

HB

7.8

5star

M

3.4

3star

T

3.0

5star

CL

1.7

4star

D

19.1

4star

K

10.6

4star

HB

8.6

4star

M

3.4

3star

T

3.1

4star

CL

4.9

5star

D

7.0

2star

K

2.8

1star

HB

4.2

4star

M

1.0

1star

T

1.6

4star

CL

1.0

3star

gets a DFA contract somewhere else and plays career best footy?

 

[Ads734]

Connolly isn't very good, that's why he isn't getting a game

As oppose to the rest of the team outside of Sinclair and Owens

 

[bird_man]

As oppose to the rest of the team outside of Sinclair and Owens

If you want to compare him to others that play similar roles, he is definitely not very good compared to Sinclair, Clark, NWM, Webster or Paton.

 

[The Punter]

Looks like Bytel would be the only likely inclusion. Did Billings play the entire game?

Simpson didn't get sacked. I'd expect a response from the Eagles, but we've just lost two in a row for the first time this year, so I'd expect a response from us as well. Not many long losing streaks in Ross Lyon's coaching record at St Kilda.

 

[Sully111]

Looks like Bytel would be the only likely inclusion. Did Billings play the entire game?

Simpson didn't get sacked. I'd expect a response from the Eagles, but we've just lost two in a row for the first time this year, so I'd expect a response from us as well. Not many long losing streaks in Ross Lyon's coaching record at St Kilda.

I watched a fair bit of the Sandringham game... not sure I spotted much of Billings in the last quarter. Could be wrong though.

 

[kernelT]

I can see them rolling the dice on Billings if he pulls up well.

Highmore has been pretty good all year in the two’s hasn’t he?

 

[longtimesaint]

I watched a fair bit of the Sandringham game... not sure I spotted much of Billings in the last quarter. Could be wrong though.

Billings was always going to play 80% and was rested in the last quarter

 

[aussierulesrules]

Just looking at the team the Eagles put up over the weekend, on paper it's a bit hard to know why they're so sh*t. Certainly doesn't look like the worst team of the modern era?



B. Duggan, Barass, Witherden

HB. Petrevski-Seton, Bazzo, Hunt

C. Edwards, Yeo, Gaff

HF. Long, Darling, Hewett

F. Maric, Allen, Petrucelle

R. Williams, Kelly, Shuey

IC. Sheed, Ginbey, Hough, Williams.

According to someone on the radio in Perth the other night they had 15 of their best 22 playing, so injury is a lot less of an excuse than it was earlier in the year.

 

[AirWinmar]

Looks like Bytel would be the only likely inclusion. Did Billings play the entire game?

Simpson didn't get sacked. I'd expect a response from the Eagles, but we've just lost two in a row for the first time this year, so I'd expect a response from us as well. Not many long losing streaks in Ross Lyon's coaching record at St Kilda.

Billings looked good and played the whole game. Think he should come in

 

[AirWinmar]

Billings was always going to play 80% and was rested in the last quarter

I thought he was still on field in the last

 

[AirWinmar]

I can see them rolling the dice on Billings if he pulls up well.

Highmore has been pretty good all year in the two’s hasn’t he?

His decision making and ball use haven't been great unfortunately

 

[dudeintheswamp]

I reckon they'll give Billings another week with Sandy, at the very least. Interesting to see what they'll do with Seb Ross, does he come straight back in after the shyte midfield performance? Is he injured?

Jones and DMac would have to be three or four weeks away you'd think and hopefully they don't break down in the meantime.

Didn't see it personally but it sounds like Bytel had another good game in the VFL, including 12 or 13 tackles, he'd have to be a good show for a call up. I've said it before but I'd leave Steele in Melbourne for this trip and bring Bytel in for him. Freshen Steeley up for the following Saturday night against the Dees.

Have a feeling they may bring Ross in for either Paton or Byrnes. And the reality is they keep playing Steele and saying he's not injured so I suppose they'll name him again. Which leaves us with...

In. Bytel, Ross.
Out. Byrnes, Paton.

 

[AirWinmar]

I'm thinking Bytel could be a good 1 to rotate with Sincs off hbf. Good ball user, not as quick as Sincs, but has a high footy iq imo. Played hbf when he had his back injury in his draft year. Could also be great for his development

 

[Kain26Toad]

We could play any team into form but surely not this mob.
Thing is, you just know they'll win another flag before we do.

 

[Ads734]

If you want to compare him to others that play similar roles, he is definitely not very good compared to Sinclair, Clark, NWM, Webster or Paton.

I think it us more to have him in allows Sincs to play on the ball more then he is.

 

[bird_man]

I think it us more to have him in allows Sincs to play on the ball more then he is.

He played the full game on ball Friday night

 

[Klaatu]

I'm thinking Bytel could be a good 1 to rotate with Sincs off hbf. Good ball user, not as quick as Sincs, but has a high footy iq imo. Played hbf when he had his back injury in his draft year. Could also be great for his development

Good way of playing WC into form, Bytel is a pure inside mid no more no less.

 

[Klaatu]

Billings was always going to play 80% and was rested in the last quarter

& the last quarter was played into a gale force breeze so the chances of the ball getting to Sandy's goal was remote, he did enough for a call up he will add 2 more goals a game minimum.

 

[Mowman]

& the last quarter was played into a gale force breeze so the chances of the ball getting to Sandy's goal was remote, he did enough for a call up he will add 2 more goals a game minimum.

2 goals a game minimum?
Not even close
And the way RTB talks about him it would be fair to say he doesn’t rate him

 

[Sun Ra]

2 goals a game minimum?
Not even close
And they way RTB talks about him it would be fair to say he doesn’t rate him

4 goals a game minimum ?

 

[botts]

I wanna see max kick 10.

 

[HunterClarksHeadband]

I can't believe I'm even saying this but... I'm nervous lmao
This has a St Kilda L written all over it - the oppo team loses by an incredible margin, coach about to be sacked, the Eagles CEO apparently sent out an email to all members and staff saying how embarrassing the Sydney game was for the club and to expect a massive turnaround against the Saints.

They have been genuine witches hats all season so if we don't win this by MINIMUM 10+ goals I'd be actually upset and it probably confirms we have no right to be amongst the best teams at the end of the year.