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GrainFedBeef

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Shannon said:
Could be bad news for Dixon owners :-

Jack Darling is on track to make his highly-anticipated AFL return in Sunday’s clash with North Melbourne as West Coast call in the reinforcements.

The forward’s career had looked on thin ice after he initially refused to have the COVID-19 vaccine.

But the 29-year-old returned to West Coast on March 10 after finally satisfying the AFL’s COVID-19 protocols, only for a foot injury to rule him out of Sunday’s 27-point loss to Gold Coast.

Eagles coach Adam Simpson said Darling was on course to return against the Kangaroos after producing a dominant display at training.

“He’s super fit. He only missed a few sessions with the foot injury,” Simpson said.

“It’s how he feels. We had a bit of a match sim with the WAFL Eagles on the weekend and he kicked about 10 goals, so he looked okay.

“It was three 12-minute sort of quarters. So we’ll see how he goes, see how he pulls up. We won’t rush him. If he’s right, he’ll play. If he’s not, he won’t play.”

Witherden back next week, Shuey a real chance also. Kelly & Ryan potentially in the mix if they clear Covid protocols.
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Bugger me, went Dixon over Martin due to DPP and they had said Darling out for 4 weeks (thought it was 4 rounds even). Maybe need to use to advantage and trade Martin in for someone more expensive, whether Ward, Berry etc if they dont deliver in round 2.

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Yeap, just finished watching a reply, be interesting who misses out this week, it wont be Goldy.

McKay was a big loss.
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McKay did hurt them down back, poor little Ziebell playing 20cm taller. Appreciate there are tall forward lines, yet three guys over 200cm seems extreme and none of them lead that well. CCJ does run a bit more than Goldy/Xerri, cannot hold a contested mark. Eye test and personal bias says CCJ goes.

NT.Thunder said:
Did Dawson going back imact Hinge's role? Hinge looked like he stopped scoring at halftime and was wondering what the hell hapenned to him.
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wogitalia said:
Didn't seem to, he just stopped scoring and getting the pill. Was one of those weird ones. I do think Sholl hurt him though as Sholl took the primary wing role (no idea why he wasn't there to start the game, sending a message maybe?) and as a better runner and ball user he just ended up getting more of it.
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Philzsay said:
I was constantly looking for him on the TV. I reckon he was often running to the wrong spot and not positioning himself correctly.

Of course naturally easy for someone who has never played at AFL level to say, especially watching from 800km away on the telly... 😅
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I thought it was said on the day corked thigh in 2Q. was 41 pts at HT. Maybe cool down in half time had an impact.

Makes Dawson attractive however does his role now move around constantly depending on who is available.
 
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GrainFedBeef said:
Bugger me, went Dixon over Martin due to DPP and they had said Darling out for 4 weeks (thought it was 4 rounds even). Maybe need to use to advantage and trade Martin in for someone more expensive, whether Ward, Berry etc if they dont deliver in round 2.



McKay did hurt them down back, poor little Ziebell playing 20cm taller. Appreciate there are tall forward lines, yet three guys over 200cm seems extreme and none of them lead that well. CCJ does run a bit more than Goldy/Xerri, cannot hold a contested mark. Eye test and personal bias says CCJ goes.





I thought it was said on the day corked thigh in 2Q. was 41 pts at HT. Maybe cool down in half time had an impact.

Makes Dawson attractive however does his role now move around constantly depending on who is available.
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In fairness to CCJ he was a good contested mark last year, definitely one of his strengths, probably just had an off day in that area I guess
He should be the best forward of the 3, but he's also the worst ruck by far, if one gets dropped who it is depends on what north value more at this stage between 2 strong ruckman and 1 strong ruck 1 strong forward
Eagles generally play tall as well so I wouldn't be surprised to see them run all 3 again this week
 
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https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1506149189679341573
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Team Tips: Paddy Ryder was looming as a big inclusion for the Saints for the trip west, but the club confirmed on Tuesday he would return via the VFL; worrying, given how much better they are with both him and Rowan Marshall in the side. It should give his replacement Jack Hayes security after his stunning 18-disposal, three-goal debut against Collingwood. There’s been calls for Jack Higgins to get dropped after a poor showing against the Pies, but with the Saints lacking so much experience, it might be too strong. Elsewhere, Ben Long could replace Dean Kent in attack, while medical sub Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera will be eyeing an official AFL debut, potentially at Mitch Owens or Ryan Byrnes’ expense.
 
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Professor said:
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1506149189679341573
View: https://mobile.twitter.com/FOXFOOTY/status/1506149189679341573


Team Tips: Paddy Ryder was looming as a big inclusion for the Saints for the trip west, but the club confirmed on Tuesday he would return via the VFL; worrying, given how much better they are with both him and Rowan Marshall in the side. It should give his replacement Jack Hayes security after his stunning 18-disposal, three-goal debut against Collingwood. There’s been calls for Jack Higgins to get dropped after a poor showing against the Pies, but with the Saints lacking so much experience, it might be too strong. Elsewhere, Ben Long could replace Dean Kent in attack, while medical sub Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera will be eyeing an official AFL debut, potentially at Mitch Owens or Ryan Byrnes’ expense.
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Non Hayes owner so wait for Round 3 I guess to make a decision , hopefully Ryder actually is named Round 3 , but then won't know how it affects Hayes scoring (ideally Hayes gets dropped and I don't have to worry about him at all)

Could play together Round 3 then get dropped.
 
Shannon

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WEST Coast forward Jack Darling has passed the first test this week in his push for a surprise return against North Melbourne, completing training on Tuesday and showing no signs of the foot issue that sidelined him in round one.

Darling headlines a group of stars that could boost the injury-hit Eagles in round two, with premiership forward Liam Ryan and star midfielder Tim Kelly also returning to the club this week after a period in health and safety protocols.
 
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I'm no expert, but I think St Kilda will be managing Ryder very carefully. Part of that includes limiting his plane travel.
I for one would have been surprised if they chucked him on a plane to play at the home of the syndemosis injury. Especially as Freo's Rucks look under done.
 
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