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Who - I need to research some more it seems 
Uncapped second-year ruckman Bailey Williams is shaping as the surprise ruck partner to West Coast superstar Nic Naitanui after a strong showing for the ‘probables’ team in yesterday’s intra-club match at Mineral Resources Park.
Half-way through the more than two-hour session, the Eagles split the teams into what appeared to be the most likely line-up for round one and a team made up of the rest of the squad.
In the absence of key forwards Josh Kennedy and Jack Darling, Williams lined up in the goal square alongside forwards Jake Waterman, Jamie Cripps and Liam Ryan.
The 19-year-old then spent time in the ruck, working alongside exciting recruit Tim Kelly, captain Luke Shuey, Andrew Gaff, Jack Redden, Dom Sheed and Mark Hutchings in a preview of the Eagles’ star-studded midfield capabilities.
Williams was drafted from Victoria with pick 35 in 2018 and spent last season in the WAFL, where he averaged 10 disposals and 15 hit-outs in 20 games.
The bulked-up Williams’ most impressive moment was a chase-down tackle on defender Tom Barrass early in the game which led to an easy goal, while he also leapt over teammate Tom Hickey at stoppages.
Kelly got better as the session went on, with his slick skills in heavy traffic and his speed out of the contest standing out. At one stage, Naitanui fed Kelly from a centre clearance, allowing the All-Australian midfielder to sprint away.
Former Geelong forward Jamaine Jones impressed as he looks to win what could be one of two vacant spots on the Eagles’ list.
New captain Shuey was on managed minutes, while Sheed spent time at half-forward.
I got no idea to be honest anymore , every 5 minutes their seems to be a new must have player , and we still have 13 games to go ?
$ 10 mill for 30 spots , people want to start 75+ players.
If Xerri is named Round 1 , I might play him onfield at F6 and keep Comden as well or is that a waste.
I guess Xerri could cover Gawn if he is a late out (surely if he travels he plays) instead of going down to Naitanui.
Too confused to think straight
$ 10 mill for 30 spots , people want to start 75+ players.
If Xerri is named Round 1 , I might play him onfield at F6 and keep Comden as well or is that a waste.
I guess Xerri could cover Gawn if he is a late out (surely if he travels he plays) instead of going down to Naitanui.
Too confused to think straight
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"Turner's absence would increase the importance of Cameron Zurhaar and Tarryn Thomas, while Jack Mahony and Lachie Hosie might be in a two-way race to make their AFL debut."
"Turner's absence would increase the importance of Cameron Zurhaar and Tarryn Thomas, while Jack Mahony and Lachie Hosie might be in a two-way race to make their AFL debut."
From memory he got changed towards the end of the preseason from Mid to M/R, not during the season. (Yep - four days before it started - https://supercoachscores.com/thread...-a-supercoach-ruck-midfielder-at-115-900.378/ ).
Surprised that was back in 2013 though - it still feels like he's only been around for a few years.
Surprised that was back in 2013 though - it still feels like he's only been around for a few years.
Of the Magpies’ young players, Pendlebury named two who have started to make the transition from rookies into established players.
“Isaac Quaynor (Def $261,700) off half-back has been really exciting,” he said.
“These guys now in third, fourth, fifth pre-seasons with leg weights, running, they turn from teenagers into men quickly and it sort of happens before you know it.
“Tyler Brown (Mid $123,900)is another one who three weeks ago looked like a little kid and now he looks like a full grown man, he’s got the shoulders and biceps and he’s huge now.
“I’m looking forward to see what all those young guys can deliver this year.”
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2020/02/26/the-star-magpie-who-has-had-a-near-flawless-summer/
“Isaac Quaynor (Def $261,700) off half-back has been really exciting,” he said.
“These guys now in third, fourth, fifth pre-seasons with leg weights, running, they turn from teenagers into men quickly and it sort of happens before you know it.
“Tyler Brown (Mid $123,900)is another one who three weeks ago looked like a little kid and now he looks like a full grown man, he’s got the shoulders and biceps and he’s huge now.
“I’m looking forward to see what all those young guys can deliver this year.”
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2020/02/26/the-star-magpie-who-has-had-a-near-flawless-summer/
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