As I write this, the Eagles are seven points down against St Kilda with 19 minutes left in the fourth quarter.
Yes, today’s game has triggered this piece, but it’s not a knee-jerk reaction.
I just have a few questions and concerns, on behalf of myself and I hope a lot of West Coast Eagles fans.
First, why is Adam Selwood getting a game? What positive effect does he have for us?
If it is his defending and his negating, then I’m sorry that’s not enough. The game for me has involved past picking players purely on this, especially when we have quality in the WAFL.
What quality? How about Blayne Wilson. Has taken half a season to give this guy a gig and he’s been our best player.
Runs, goes down the centre and takes it on. More importantly though he has the polish to finish it all, something most of our side lacks.
I would also like to ask if there’s any point in you being in the box during games.
Not there with you obviously and only go off camera shots and my own viewing but it doesn’t seem like anything is done.
Nine goals in a row at home conceded to Richmond last week and we did nothing it seemed to stop it. Flood, slow the game down, match-up changes. Nothing.
I have loved your work as a player and coach but all signs seem to point to what was a popular belief a few years ago in that maybe it’s time for a new coach.
I would be delighted to be proved wrong. The fact is though that we have a top four list (the best in my opinion in terms of depth and talent) yet still can’t win big games in Melbourne and struggle against average sides.
Those reading this, what is the issue? Our skills seem to receive a lot of negativity but this has been an issue even when we were up the top of the ladder. Our press and work rate got us over the line.
The bye comes at a great time. Hawks at the ‘G sounds scary at the moment, but I don’t think we are far off the best sides. Just low on confidence and lacking something.
One more thing that I don’t get is why isn’t Andrew Gaff playing in the WAFL? Has had more chances at finding form than actual disposals, and I don’t buy the hard tag excuse because his gut running was outstanding last year and he’s lost that will to get the ball.
Shannon Hurn is the best kick in the comp, and he doesn’t know it. Built like an absolute machine and doesn’t play like it.
NicNat’s taps still aren’t made use of. 80-29 I believe the hit outs were last week yet we lost the clearances? This isn’t right.
All this issues just seem to be coaching issues and just not using our best assets.
Please make the most of the last years of Glass, Kerr and Cox guys.
Nine mins left now and it’s all square.
Come on, Eagles!
Editor’s Note: The Eagles went on to record a four-point victory over the Saints.
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