Elimination Final Saturday 30 th August 7.40 pm

LindsayHead17 wrote:No excuses now! That's just about our best side on paper for the year.

Premiers wrote:Might go along to Richmond Oval to watch the U18s before heading off to Adelaide Oval.
Can anyone tell me whether the SANFL  are charging entrance fee for U18s finals? Thank you.

Hope Patty Guifreda gives up on going inside with short precision kicks. One of our best defenders but he hasn't  the kicking skills to do precision stuff and even against Westies, made some real clangers - part of the trouble is that he is so careful, he telegraphs to opposition his intentions. Just kick deep Patty and leave the precision stuff for others!!!!! ? whether he'll take on Eddy in a matchup as he did in last game at Woodville and did a reasonable job.

If we can win 45% of the clearances, we'll win so big responsibility on Bornholm and Co. Lewis, after having an average 2013 and early 2014 has got back to excellent form in past 5 games, despite our losses.In contrast, Luke Powell was one of the reasons for our dominance in the first half of the season but his form has dropped off. And other than the first 3-4 games, Boyd hasn't been influential despite his high possessions - opposition knows he gives away 50 m penalty kicks when pressured so hopefully he can pull his head in for the sake of the team. I know it's a punt, but I would choose Rowntree because with last week's midfield we're going to come up short against Liddle, Cross and Co.
Goldsworthy and McGregor both appear to have responded to being dropped recently to the Seconds. Caleb Lloyd could be the surprise package.

LindsayHead17 wrote:Well the best side for the year never appeared? I'd call Rowntree the best midfielder at the Club and surely worth playing in a sudden death.

Premiers wrote:Time for Recruiting Rumours thread again.  Probably the most interesting posts for we hopeful supporters, relief from the the pathetic whining of supporters once reality hits during the season.

To get things started:

Nick Hayes  Eagles player delisted from Brisbane Bears rookie list.  188cm Forward played in our 2013 U18 Premiership side. Strong overhead but also plays midfield.  Could he be the "Westbrook, Inkster"  medium forward that we've lacked for 5 years?
Yes, we acknowledge that just because a player comes off an AFL list, doesn't translate into success - the Eagles have had a couple return lately who've failed.
Also no certainty that he would return to the Eagles, being a free agent after delisting. But is it Nick's brother who is presently playing U18s so hopefully brotherly love "draws" him back to Eagles.

Expect Nick Salter will stay a second season at Ainslie which will just about see him out.

But Josh Growden, the delisted GWS player who tried out for GridIron selection. ? whether he's a chance to return.

Fingers crossed that Thurlow, the Queensland 198cm State Ruckman that the Eagles came very close to getting last year will be delisted from Essendon's rookie list.

? whether there will be any good pickings from Port Magpie U18s after they have gone through them with a fine tooth comb, now that the Magpie U18s are defunct for 2015.

Bare minimum target should be:  one classy big ruckman, 4 quick midfielders (2 having some size).
Two ruckman even better. Mullins in the Seconds, with his height, shows some potential but still 2 years away.  ? whether Mick Godden can woo McGinty from the Bays?

Silly season but go for it.