West Coast are the real deal

[MIKE85]

How under strength were the cats when you won ?

Not sure, Clark went down early in the 3rd, and I think their other ruckman was subbed out just before, so that hurt them. I know Bartell wasn't playing, not sure who else out of their best 22 wasn't there. Can't have been any worse than us without Emac, Brown, Darling, Rosa & Ellis.

 

[TigerTime3]

Tomorrow night will be a ripping match.

Richmond's defence has been strong lately, and West Coast's forward line is arguably the best in the comp right now, so it's going to be great for neutrals to watch.

Personally I think West Coast will win - they a genuinely good football team, while we are still not quite 'there' yet.

 

[Hipster Doofus]

I agree, I'm also quite wary of the direct footy the Eagles have been playing they seem to garner so many more scoring shots than their opponents that they overwhelm them to victory.

 

[West Coast Weasel]

Mods need to rename this thread 'West Coast or Richmond, who are the real deal?'

 

[Freo]

Not sure, Clark went down early in the 3rd, and I think their other ruckman was subbed out just before, so that hurt them. I know Bartell wasn't playing, not sure who else out of their best 22 wasn't there. Can't have been any worse than us without Emac, Brown, Darling, Rosa & Ellis.

Ellis? LOL

 

[MIKE85]

Ellis? LOL

Was easily in our best 22 last year, played 18 games, which is pretty good for him. He is probably a slight upgrade on Butler or Bennell who we've used in that position.

 

[TigerTime3]

I agree, I'm also quite wary of the direct footy the Eagles have been playing they seem to garner so many more scoring shots than their opponents that they overwhelm them to victory.

Lecras is a star, and they are just super efficient at putting on scoreboard pressure. We've been a team that can play differently depending on the scoreboard... if they get a good early start, I reckon we'll still play okay, but it'll dampen our otherwise high confidence from the win against Freo.

However, my biggest fear tomorrow night is if we come out firing like last week... West Coast can pile on the goals in quick succession, unlike Freo. There's a serious risk of getting complacent and thinking it will just happen if we have another brilliant first quarter, especially with West Coast's heavy scoring power.

 

[TigerTime3]

Ellis? LOL

Fremantle LOL.

(Okay I know that was immature but the call was right open!)

 

[Eaglemaniac]

I wouldn't worry about losing Tigers fans, Scott Selwood is back in the middle for us, he'll get the job done for you.

 

[MKMatty]

I wouldn't worry about losing Tigers fans, Scott Selwood is back in the middle for us, he'll get the job done for you.

****

 

[Tiger71]

I wouldn't worry about losing Tigers fans, Scott Selwood is back in the middle for us, he'll get the job done for you.

Hope he gets coaches votes

 

[DrTomSwift]

Not sure, Clark went down early in the 3rd, and I think their other ruckman was subbed out just before, so that hurt them. I know Bartell wasn't playing, not sure who else out of their best 22 wasn't there. Can't have been any worse than us without Emac, Brown, Darling, Rosa & Ellis.

Yeo out suspended as well

 

[MIKE85]

Yeo out suspended as well

Forgot about that, we were so brave.

 

[Borderline]

This performance, wow. Just wow!

 

[PowerbaII]

West Coast just continue to impress me. Big game, Friday night, against a red hot team who've just beaten Freo away, confirmed real deal.

 

[rideclutch]

Dunno if beating us means 'real deal' but I've been impressed from what I've seen. Good team.

 

[JackOutback]

Lot of Richmond supporters making rods for their own backs. Most Eagles fans aren't getting overhyped just yet and don't think they will win this week. Lot of Richmond fans talking like the four points should be added already. Very embarrassing if you do lose.

This guy makes a good point.

And yes, they are the real deal now.

 

[Papa G]

I'm finally a believer. Should make top 4 from here.

 

[Forward Press]

Lid is off. An away win against an in form genuine top eight side.

Not a flag contender but finals is coming you would think.

 

[Sam95]

Lid is off. An away win against an in form genuine top eight side.

Not a flag contender but finals is coming you would think.

How did you guys loose to us lol

 

[PowerbaII]

"I think what you've got to take from this is that West Coast are real." - Dennis. Someone's been reading BigFooty

 

[The_Reaper]

Lid is off. An away win against an in form genuine top eight side.

Not a flag contender but finals is coming you would think.

at 9-3 the finals better be coming.

 

[inbetween]

Lid is off. An away win against an in form genuine top eight side.

Not a flag contender but finals is coming you would think.

Finals were always coming, it was top 4 that was the question.

 

[ozgamer]

More weekly bumps I see

 

[JackOutback]

Lid is off. An away win against an in form genuine top eight side.

Not a flag contender but finals is coming you would think.

This...time to get a little excited.

I even tipped them tonight. When your team is in form, you have to start backing them in the 50/50 games.