What are West Coast trying to do?

[Happy Mastenator]

Ah the old it always work for most clubs but it doest work for the dockers.


No matter how yo spin it, it was always gonna be a long rebuild.

Rebuilding after winning a flag is never enjoyable, but at least you have the flag to bring you joy when you look back.

Not sure what joy Freo supporters look back on when they start their inevitable next rebuild.

 

[Purple Suit]

Rebuilding after winning a flag is never enjoyable, but at least you have the flag to bring you joy when you look back.

Not sure what joy Freo supporters look back on when they start their inevitable next rebuild.

Our window is just opening mate, you might need some new material soon while you navigate 7 plus years in the wilderness.

 

[Happy Mastenator]

Our window is just opening mate, you might need some new material soon while you navigate 7 plus years in the wilderness.

You've had 30 years to open the window. So well done.

 

[VicBased]

Our window is just opening mate, you might need some new material soon while you navigate 7 plus years in the wilderness.

Freo's window has opened and closed many times but their pants keep getting hooked on the window latch.
Don't get me wrong, I would like to see the Purples win one but you are the St Kilda of the West

 

[Purple Suit]

You've had 30 years to open the window. So well done.

Been open before and you're in the biggest trough ever, far greater than Freo has ever been in.

 

[Obeanie1]

Yep, with the list they’ve got there’s no excuse for finishing bottom 6. Anything lower than 12th would be a complete failure of their system and / or an indication that the players aren’t on board with the new coach.

Very funny.

 

[Obeanie1]

Been open before and you're in the biggest trough ever, far greater than Freo has ever been in.

Have Freo ever got out of their trough?

Really?

And if they did what was achieved?

 

[Purple Suit]

Have Freo ever got out of their trough?

Really?

And if they did what was achieved?

Lost in a GF by 16 points. Your team won 2 by under a goal. Lost one by under a goal and got flogged in the other.

We have 1 spoon compared to your 2.

That is why we have been in the comp and the landscape has changed now where money no longer gets you want it use to thanks to the soft cap. It will be interesting to see how long it takes to rebound considering all your advantages that have now disappeared. So is it Premiership or trough then?

 

[Grumpyshades]

Lost in a GF by 16 points. Your team won 2 by under a goal. Lost one by under a goal and got flogged in the other.

We have 1 spoon compared to your 2.

That is why we have been in the comp and the landscape has changed now where money no longer gets you want it use to thanks to the soft cap. It will be interesting to see how long it takes to rebound considering all your advantages that have now disappeared. So is it Premiership or trough then?

all those imaginary advantages WC have had..yep it will be so bad when they all disappear

 

[Obeanie1]

Lost in a GF by 16 points. Your team won 2 by under a goal. Lost one by under a goal and got flogged in the other.

We have 1 spoon compared to your 2.

That is why we have been in the comp and the landscape has changed now where money no longer gets you want it use to thanks to the soft cap. It will be interesting to see how long it takes to rebound considering all your advantages that have now disappeared. So is it Premiership or trough then?

Some clubs just know how to get it done.

And you may recall early on there were just as many disadvantages stacked against us.

And yep. It will be very interesting just how long it will take to catch and pass Freo.

 

[Scotland]

Our window is just opening mate, you might need some new material soon while you navigate 7 plus years in the wilderness.

I should hope so given the draft capital you've had over the last 8-10 years.

 

[Corkintheocean]

Our window is just opening mate, you might need some new material soon while you navigate 7 plus years in the wilderness.

The window:

 

[Scotland]

Should we revise this post-draft?

While the trade at the time wasn't particularly flattering, looking at the overall picture I don't think we've done too badly, especially holding onto the bounty of picks for next season.

Nah.

We used picks 16, 30, 46, 48, 65 at the draft. An extra pick in the 40s Port gave to us for no reason and an extra pick in the 40s for a 2025 third. We have two firsts, two seconds, one third next year. Maybe the players we picked will all be guns that should've gone top 10 but we still traded pick 3 for magic beans.

 

[Purple Suit]

I should hope so given the draft capital you've had over the last 8-10 years.

We haven't had any assistance and only been bottom 4 once in that time. A lot of our draft capital has been from recycling good players which made us worse but not 2-3 wins a year bad. We have been very good at drafting and developing but the players leaving pushed back our window. Now we have topped up with a player over 26 & the age demographic is looking better.

Nah.

We used picks 16, 30, 46, 48, 65 at the draft. An extra pick in the 40s Port gave to us for no reason and an extra pick in the 40s for a 2025 third. We have two firsts, two seconds, one third next year. Maybe the players we picked will all be guns that should've gone top 10 but we still traded pick 3 for magic beans.

In 2022 you used similar picks and have 1 player to show for it who is a lock to make it. Too early on others but some definite busts. Meanwhile the player at the pick you split made the AA squad so the recent history is there.

You have a new recruiting team though so at least you aren't just doing the same thing this time. Has your development changed at the club as well?

 

[Piggy Smalls]

Anyone got a link to the B22 now the trade and draft is over?

 

[Grumpyshades]

We haven't had any assistance and only been bottom 4 once in that time. A lot of our draft capital has been from recycling good players which made us worse but not 2-3 wins a year bad. We have been very good at drafting and developing but the players leaving pushed back our window. Now we have topped up with a player over 26 & the age demographic is looking better.


In 2022 you used similar picks and have 1 player to show for it who is a lock to make it. Too early on others but some definite busts. Meanwhile the player at the pick you split made the AA squad so the recent history is there.

You have a new recruiting team though so at least you aren't just doing the same thing this time. Has your development changed at the club as well?

recycling good players...did lol

you mean having more players walk out of the club in the last 8-10 years than any club in the league..Its funny how freo supporters make it sound like club decisions and not the players wanting out..which it 100% is

 

[Freomaniac]

I should hope so given the draft capital you've had over the last 8-10 years.

Well freo didnt make finals from 2016 to 2021. Where were the dockers priority picks or assistance for being bad then?

 

[Grumpyshades]

Well freo didnt make finals from 2016 to 2021. Where were the dockers priority picks or assistance for being bad then?

you had an extra home game in that period..Something West Coast has never been afforded

 

[Freomaniac]

you had an extra home game in that period..Something West Coast has never been afforded

In 2018 when the dockers still posted a 14th placed finish with 8 wins and 14 losses. Wow.

Had it translated to a flag or even a grand final appearance then fair enough

I mean it's not like it's the same assistance of very certain Victorian clubs getting an extra 1st or 2nd rounder.

 

[Grumpyshades]

In 2018 when the dockers still posted a 14th placed finish with 8 wins and 14 losses. Wow.

Had it translated to a flag or even a grand final appearance then fair enough

I mean it's not like it's the same assistance of very certain Victorian clubs getting an extra 1st or 2nd rounder.

didn't say it was

but you are also getting an extra home game for the next 3 years when supposedly freo are 'in the window'
West Coast were never given that sort of leg up. The only thing the AFL has ever done for WC is try and shaft them every way they can

the only reason the AFL agreed to it this time is because WC are a bottom 4 club..Absolutely no chance if we were in the premiership window..NONE !!

 

[chaddy22]

Well freo didnt make finals from 2016 to 2021. Where were the dockers priority picks or assistance for being bad then?

Gold coast pick 2 for Weller.You should have been charged with theft.

 

[Freomaniac]

Gold coast pick 2 for

Lachie Weller. 2017 trade period.

That is nothing. I rather have Ken Hinkley as coach than have a top 5 pick lol

 

[Corkintheocean]

Lachie Weller. 2017 trade period.

That is nothing. I rather have Ken Hinkley as coach than have a top 5 pick lol

Ken Hinkley >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Inanimate Carbon Rod > Justin Longmuir

 

[Purple Suit]

didn't say it was

but you are also getting an extra home game for the next 3 years when supposedly freo are 'in the window'
West Coast were never given that sort of leg up. The only thing the AFL has ever done for WC is try and shaft them every way they can

the only reason the AFL agreed to it this time is because WC are a bottom 4 club..Absolutely no chance if we were in the premiership window..NONE !!

Wtf, west coast have never won a flag without a priority pick playing and some of your fans have been asking for them earlier in the year.

We also have an extra away game & flight which you never had when you weren’t pathetic.

 

[Grumpyshades]

Wtf, west coast have never won a flag without a priority pick playing and some of your fans have been asking for them earlier in the year.

We also have an extra away game & flight which you never had when you weren’t pathetic.

priority pick lol...its really not that hard to differentiate between what priority pick means today and what the Eagles were given in a completely different draft structure when other clubs had zones

but sure you cling to whatever 'logic' makes you feel better about supporting freo