Game Day Round 2, 2023: West Coast Eagles vs GWS Giants

[woosha24]

Can't watch the game, so can someone break it down for me? What are we doing different to last week? Or is this a case of GWS being shit?

 

[KERRPOW]

He's like 4 hours from Melbourne. On the boarder with NSW.

Yeah, hes not a sookie simp like perkins, bailey smith, sheezle or wardlaw

 

[Crimson King]

So glad that we have finally found a permanent position for JJ now. Can also pinch hit forward if required depending on game situation.

 

[peeky]

Chesser has been a bit underwhelming

Steady on, has 5 touches in a half this week ball magnet lol

 

[Alesana]

SPS. Who knew.

Just sayin'

 

[Manbearpig77]

This is incredibly encouraging.

 

[kaII]

Can't watch the game, so can someone break it down for me? What are we doing different to last week? Or is this a case of GWS being s**t?

Simple diff to my eye is we're not fumbling, and our intent to move the ball on quickly is very high

 

[Avalor]

But ... But .... I remember people saying that Snake is just a WAFL player. What has just happened?

 

[Eaglemaniac]

Cuz could come on as the sub and still get 30 possessions.

 

[Doashuey]

Im expecting Barass to come out a dominate the 2nd half (if it gets down there!). Reckon angry Simmo will give him a bit of a pasting after that piss weak effort on Hogan. He is quality and will respond.

 

[eaglesfan84]

Hewitt on for Chesser I reckon...

 

[RookiePick]

Can't watch the game, so can someone break it down for me? What are we doing different to last week? Or is this a case of GWS being s**t?

Running in numbers. Looking to move the ball forward at speed. Attacking the corridor. Bringing some physicality.

It's delicious cheese to 3 seasons of choking on chalk.

 

[bUCKET__]

Half time and still no clangers for Gaff and Witherden

 

[HoneyBadger35]

Can't watch the game, so can someone break it down for me? What are we doing different to last week? Or is this a case of GWS being s**t?

Playing on at all costs, attacking the corridor a lot (albeit way more in the first quarter because in that quarter the play on made it so easy to go along the wings untouched).

Shuey got a free kick in a centre bounce and four players ran past for hands.

A lot cleaner and great intent/pressure but there’s a system change that’s clear to see in this one.

 

[Ghossein]

But ... But .... I remember people saying that Snake is just a WAFL player. What has just happened?

he played better

 

[Doashuey]

Waterman's got to play all year. He's at the level and can play as a proper utility.

I also love Waterman playing forward ruck, it feels like a good fit.

Worst case scenario we find out he's no good and delist. Best case we've got a B22 Swiss Army Knife.

He has his limitations but goal kicking isn't one of them Very reliable set shot, knows his craft.

 

[Bestbird]

Simple diff to my eye is we're not fumbling, and our intent to move the ball on quickly is very high

100 percent

 

[woosha24]

Attacking the corridor. Bringing some physicality.

Using the corridor? Physical football?

#NotMyWestCoast

 

[MrKennedy17]

Hewitt on for Chesser I reckon...

Put Chesser behind the ball in Witherden role.

Bring on Hewett for Witherden.

Chesser needs game time.
Here it is. Let him get some ball like Sheezel behind the ball.

 

[Smeg Head]

'The Eagles scored an impressive 8.3 (51) in the second quarter - their highest-scoring second quarter since Round 4, 2018. 53 points is West Coast's fourth-highest-scoring quarter ever against the Giants and their second-highest-scoring quarter ever at Optus Stadium.'

Certainly a damn nice change from the last few years of struggling to score.

 

[HoneyBadger35]

Contested possessions: 65-65 (won the quarter by one)

Clearances +5.

-3 in centre clearances, +8 around the ground!!!!!

+36 on disposals but same amount of tackles. 11 tackles inside 50.

**** me.

 

[Dugg]

Can't watch the game, so can someone break it down for me? What are we doing different to last week? Or is this a case of GWS being s**t?

Intent to hunt the ball is the highest it's been since the WAFL Eagles filled in last year. Moving the ball quickly at all costs but actually have the numbers around the ball to pull it off for once.

 

[the harry]

Can't watch the game, so can someone break it down for me? What are we doing different to last week? Or is this a case of GWS being s**t?

Without looking at the stats it feels like we are handballing much more and a lot are forward to playing essentially cheating and running from the contest/ backing team mates to win the contest.

Shuey had a free at a CB and half the back line ran by four a handball.

 

[Farang83150]

Long way to go but geez, so many positives

 

[Astro7]

Fair to say they've answered the 2nd qtr fade out from last game!!
Looking good, things starting to connect - dare I say the synergy is growing as the game goes on?
Hewett on the next treat...