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Premiers wrote:Mitch Hardie another 31 disposals yesterday for Geelong VFL. Not good ! for Eagles chances of getting him back next year. Can only hope that Geelong see him as superfluous, given their inform midfielders and his age and their need to accommodate new young draftees. He is certainly putting his great form in front of the selectors - maybe there's an aspect of his game with which they're not happy. Unapologetically selfish, I just want him delisted and playing for us again in 2025 !!!
Hardie not included in Geelong's 23 + 3 for tonight's match. With quite a few players left out of the Geelong team I fear he may never get an AFL game with Geelong.
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wimpy wrote:Premiers wrote:Mitch Hardie another 31 disposals yesterday for Geelong VFL. Not good ! for Eagles chances of getting him back next year. Can only hope that Geelong see him as superfluous, given their inform midfielders and his age and their need to accommodate new young draftees. He is certainly putting his great form in front of the selectors - maybe there's an aspect of his game with which they're not happy. Unapologetically selfish, I just want him delisted and playing for us again in 2025 !!!
Hardie not included in Geelong's 23 + 3 for tonight's match. With quite a few players left out of the Geelong team I fear he may never get an AFL game with Geelong.
And that's what really sh!ts me with this whole AFL draft system, mid year especially.
Take a guy away from an existing competition mid year to the detriment of that club and not play him at all in close to a full season of games now. The guy is performing consistently, isn't and hasn't been injured in that time and he's left to wallow in a third rate competition. Give him a chance or move him on quickly ffs.
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Then he would be too gentle to go into nasty AFL. I hope Williams has had a word to him
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Ok next game against Glenelg did a little research indigenous round before our league game
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wimpy wrote:Premiers wrote:Mitch Hardie another 31 disposals yesterday for Geelong VFL. Not good ! for Eagles chances of getting him back next year. Can only hope that Geelong see him as superfluous, given their inform midfielders and his age and their need to accommodate new young draftees. He is certainly putting his great form in front of the selectors - maybe there's an aspect of his game with which they're not happy. Unapologetically selfish, I just want him delisted and playing for us again in 2025 !!!
Hardie not included in Geelong's 23 + 3 for tonight's match. With quite a few players left out of the Geelong team I fear he may never get an AFL game with Geelong.
Wimpy, are you fail as a master of disguise "....fear he may never get an AFL game....." !!!
I know you too well! You want him back at the Eagles as selfishly as I do.
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Premiers wrote:wimpy wrote:Premiers wrote:Mitch Hardie another 31 disposals yesterday for Geelong VFL. Not good ! for Eagles chances of getting him back next year. Can only hope that Geelong see him as superfluous, given their inform midfielders and his age and their need to accommodate new young draftees. He is certainly putting his great form in front of the selectors - maybe there's an aspect of his game with which they're not happy. Unapologetically selfish, I just want him delisted and playing for us again in 2025 !!!
Hardie not included in Geelong's 23 + 3 for tonight's match. With quite a few players left out of the Geelong team I fear he may never get an AFL game with Geelong.
Wimpy, are you fail as a master of disguise "....fear he may never get an AFL game....." !!!
I know you too well! You want him back at the Eagles as selfishly as I do.
"Premiers" you know where my heart lies.
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On wasted players, Jack Hayes is on the outer and not named this week, having been taken off early last week. Not listed as injured.
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Goddsy11 wrote:The Barton wrote:Every man and his dog normally nominates in pure hope of being drafted. Can't blame them. This years list would be good to see.
I see Luke Beecken as our player that will most likely leave. Having a good season and made the state side.
I agree. He is one who could step up an play AFL from Day 1. It is puzzling why he hasn't had the opportunity yet as he has the build, fitness and foot skills of the modern AFL player. Potentially the hesitancy on AFL scout's minds is that probably until early last year he didn't have an obvious position that he'd been allowed to settle in and as such had a number of quiet games amongst flashes of brilliance. He's reached that consistent level now and the ability for him to showcase himself in a State game will mean he will have the eyeballs of every AFL scout on him.
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whybother wrote:On wasted players, Jack Hayes is on the outer and not named this week, having been taken off early last week. Not listed as injured.
Good point.Only 2 weeks ago, Jack's good St Kilda performance appeared to snuff out any chance of him being delisted and returning to the Eagles. Now it appears the possibility is still alive. Imagine 2025 Eagles with Jack Hayes CHF, Ballenden FF, Weckert FP Hardie and Rowe resting in the other FP, Luke McKay and Menzel or Beattie on HF flanks. A pretty good forward line !
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I posted earlier in the year that Luke Beecken's aim for the season should be to make the state team. Having looked at him closely and trying to respond why he hasn't been picked up yet by an AFL team, I feel he has many good attributes and when he decides to go on an individual run he is good, except when it comes to delivering the ball I feel he becomes indecisive.
Also in a team sense he doesn't always pick the right option.
I might appear overly harsh but I do love the way he goes about his football.
Also in a team sense he doesn't always pick the right option.
I might appear overly harsh but I do love the way he goes about his football.
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wimpy wrote:I posted earlier in the year that Luke Beecken's aim for the season should be to make the state team. Having looked at him closely and trying to respond why he hasn't been picked up yet by an AFL team, I feel he has many good attributes and when he decides to go on an individual run he is good, except when it comes to delivering the ball I feel he becomes indecisive.
Also in a team sense he doesn't always pick the right option.
I might appear overly harsh but I do love the way he goes about his football.
That's a very fair assessment Wimpey and that's why I don't think he'll get picked up mid season.
But I never expected Mitch Hardie to be selected either.
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Listening to SEN yesterday it was revealed that Riley Collier Dawkins is likely to be picked up in the draft so anything is possible.
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MichaelScott wrote:Listening to SEN yesterday it was revealed that Riley Collier Dawkins is likely to be picked up in the draft so anything is possible.
I heard that and couldn't believe it. I also thought they mentioned the power as an interested party.............they can have him, what a wimp he was for us.
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Just to change the subject that I've heard that the eagles vs Westies reserves game before league play the crows might be played at Westies as ladies team have 5 away games in a row. Last night was the first time I've spoken to the eagles ladies coach.
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Great effort by the State team again. Joe Sinor skipper, James Rowe Vice Captain and debut for Luke Beecken. Riley Knight played against the Vics, but injured for this game.
It was a really high quality game by SA. The players clearly love playing and unlike some of our other state teams, our footy team always seems to get the job done.
Langdon mentioned it was the 100th State game between SA and WA. Previous, it was 50-49 in favour of SA, so to make it 51-49 over there in such emphatic style is worth acknowledging and celebrating.
It was a really high quality game by SA. The players clearly love playing and unlike some of our other state teams, our footy team always seems to get the job done.
Langdon mentioned it was the 100th State game between SA and WA. Previous, it was 50-49 in favour of SA, so to make it 51-49 over there in such emphatic style is worth acknowledging and celebrating.
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I haven't heard anything about injuries. Hope our boys came through without injury. Not like a lot of other clubs, who suddenly had players "unavailable" because of .....????
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Luke Beecken being named 3rd Best enhanced his prospects of mid season draft selection - Central's HB flanker McLennon may dilute his chances.
This coming game against a weakened Glenelg side is a must-win; if we can't beat them without Hosie, McBean and McCree, then we we'll struggle against their full complement later in the season.
This coming game against a weakened Glenelg side is a must-win; if we can't beat them without Hosie, McBean and McCree, then we we'll struggle against their full complement later in the season.
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[quote="Premiers"]Luke Beecken being named 3rd Best enhanced his prospects of mid season draft selection - Central's HB flanker McLennon may dilute his chances.
This coming game against a weakened Glenelg side is a must-win; if we can't beat them without Hosie, McBean and McCree, then we we'll struggle against their full complement later in the season.
No one knows if we'll struggle or not byg yes i think that we can beat the redlegs the week after.
This coming game against a weakened Glenelg side is a must-win; if we can't beat them without Hosie, McBean and McCree, then we we'll struggle against their full complement later in the season.
No one knows if we'll struggle or not byg yes i think that we can beat the redlegs the week after.
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We're getting closer to our strongest team of the year.
Knight will be back this week and Beattie should be close to - wonder if we'd rush Max straight back in like we did Pearce??
Bruce in for Fleeton this week.
Knight for Barkla.
Beattie for Pearce possibly.
Thoughts ???
Knight will be back this week and Beattie should be close to - wonder if we'd rush Max straight back in like we did Pearce??
Bruce in for Fleeton this week.
Knight for Barkla.
Beattie for Pearce possibly.
Thoughts ???
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[quote="The Barton"]We're getting closer to our strongest team of the year.
Knight will be back this week and Beattie should be close to - wonder if we'd rush Max straight back in like we did Pearce??
Bruce in for Fleeton this week.
Knight for Barkla.
Beattie for Pearce possibly.
Thoughts ???
Wait till the injury list comes out as Max would be lacking match fitness Pearce was runner for the reserves for a while .
Knight will be back this week and Beattie should be close to - wonder if we'd rush Max straight back in like we did Pearce??
Bruce in for Fleeton this week.
Knight for Barkla.
Beattie for Pearce possibly.
Thoughts ???
Wait till the injury list comes out as Max would be lacking match fitness Pearce was runner for the reserves for a while .
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If it was me i would bring in Knight for Fleeton. I haven't seen the reserves play so not sure who is coming up but given 2 wins in a row probably won't be unforced changes although Mawson would be an option
Glenelg won't have Hosie and McBean must be in doubt so don't like the option of bringing in another slow player (Bruce) and adding to lack of pace in defence.
Thompson and Moore can do the job and Litster plays a lot taller than his height.
Max in would be tempting but given recovering from ankle injury would have to question his fitness.
The next 2 weeks are going to be massive, both TV games (i think) which we seem to lift for
Glenelg won't have Hosie and McBean must be in doubt so don't like the option of bringing in another slow player (Bruce) and adding to lack of pace in defence.
Thompson and Moore can do the job and Litster plays a lot taller than his height.
Max in would be tempting but given recovering from ankle injury would have to question his fitness.
The next 2 weeks are going to be massive, both TV games (i think) which we seem to lift for
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MichaelScott wrote:If it was me i would bring in Knight for Fleeton. I haven't seen the reserves play so not sure who is coming up but given 2 wins in a row probably won't be unforced changes although Mawson would be an option
Glenelg won't have Hosie and McBean must be in doubt so don't like the option of bringing in another slow player (Bruce) and adding to lack of pace in defence.
Thompson and Moore can do the job and Litster plays a lot taller than his height.
Max in would be tempting but given recovering from ankle injury would have to question his fitness.
The next 2 weeks are going to be massive, both TV games (i think) which we seem to lift for
Just the Glenelg one then centrals on the long weekend
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[quote="35Eagles"]
Just the Glenelg one then centrals on the long weekend[
Only know this as when I've been given the games i can attend to they're on.the piece of paper
MichaelScott wrote:If it was me i would bring in Knight for Fleeton. I haven't seen the reserves play so not sure who is coming up but given 2 wins in a row probably won't be unforced changes although Mawson would be an option
Glenelg won't have Hosie and McBean must be in doubt so don't like the option of bringing in another slow player (Bruce) and adding to lack of pace in defence.
Thompson and Moore can do the job and Litster plays a lot taller than his height.
Max in would be tempting but given recovering from ankle injury would have to question his fitness.
The next 2 weeks are going to be massive, both TV games (i think) which we seem to lift for
Just the Glenelg one then centrals on the long weekend[
Only know this as when I've been given the games i can attend to they're on.the piece of paper
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35Eagles wrote:35Eagles wrote:MichaelScott wrote:If it was me i would bring in Knight for Fleeton. I haven't seen the reserves play so not sure who is coming up but given 2 wins in a row probably won't be unforced changes although Mawson would be an option
Glenelg won't have Hosie and McBean must be in doubt so don't like the option of bringing in another slow player (Bruce) and adding to lack of pace in defence.
Thompson and Moore can do the job and Litster plays a lot taller than his height.
Max in would be tempting but given recovering from ankle injury would have to question his fitness.
The next 2 weeks are going to be massive, both TV games (i think) which we seem to lift for
Just the Glenelg one then centrals on the long weekend[
Only know this as when I've been given the games i can attend to they're on.the piece of paper
Thanks for the info yeah it was just a guess assuming that they would show eagles v norwood over north v south but obviously they don't select the better game
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