Another week, another loss, in an all too familiar story for West Coast fans over the past three years. West Coast are paying dearly for their indiscretions leading up to the 2007 sacking of Ben Cousins.
Many around the country would have thought in 2007 that the Eagles should have been punished more than they were by the AFL.
Now, I am as one-eyed as any Eagles fan, but I will admit that the club was not entirely without fault in it’s dealings with Ben and other players from the 2004-2007 period.
I believe that the club got off lightly because it was seen to take preemptive action before the AFL had to get involved.
Fate has a funny way of getting even.
2010 is looking like the year that fate will smack the Eagles with their wooden spoon. 2010 is also the first year of the compromised national draft, which offers teams that finish bottom little reward for their poor season.
While I see a lot of potential in our playing list for the future, it seems the chickens are coming home to roost this season for the Eagles.
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Last, year in the second showdown, Adelaide destroyed Port by 47 points with a staggering 20 marks inside 50 with Tex Walker the main star.
There’s no disputing that Cam Guthrie will be important against Melbourne, given Patrick Dangerfield is set to miss due to injury.
What is the pass mark for a number one draft pick? Harley Reid still needs to prove his long-haul value before he is worth multimillion-dollar contracts.
Collingwood led by a point with minutes to go, Kyle Langford had the chance to be the hero with a set shot, however, he missed, and we saw the first draw of the season.
We’re taking a look at one player from each team that needs to make a difference this week, starting with the ANZAC Day games.
West Coast defender Tom Barrass will miss the Eagles' clash with Gold Coast, after the AFL Tribunal upheld his one-match suspension for a dangerous…
