West Coast Eagles vs GWS Giants: AFL live scores, blog

You lose your point in the details. North’s offer was not attractive once father sons and compensation picks were factored in. It would have been pick 3 plus 2-3 late first rounders which if I recall correctly blew out into the 20s – basically second rounders. Bear in mind that of the other top picks Jed Walter was tied to the Suns and Mckercher is Tasmanian with a potential go home factor. That deal was not attractive given how good Reid will be. We also split pick 2 the year prior and ended up with Ginbey and Hewett while also taking Culley and Maric in the MSD who look to be keepers along with Long who looks promising for a pick 50-odd. Finally, if your contention with Simpson is that he’s an alleged elitist, how do you feel about your club previously employing a philanderer and spruiking his merits for Gold Coast? Or are only certain values important? At least my coach didn’t spend lockdown playing away. You cant even claim that Richmond handled the transition better given that your old coach resigned mid-season after committing the club to some trades for mature-aged recruits while resurfacing at a club with a better list. Finally, when you have to resort to Kane Cornes, you’ve probably lost the argument. The only thing I will agree with you is that Simpson’s time is up and if an attractive replacement was available he would be out the door. Having said that the club prides itself on loyalty to its servants.

Ok. I will credit your club with supporting Rioli. Perhaps it was clumsily worded, as anyone is capable of such, however too many people use this as a defence when they are caught out. I brought up this matter as a reason why I don’t like Simpson personally. Even if he is not an elitist, and in fact a social progressive, it still doesn’t change the fact that his time is up. It also doesn’t change the monumental blunder in taking Harley Reid, thus putting all your eggs in one basket. He should have been traded for multiple picks, as your club only has 3 top 10 draft picks. This is why North is ahead of your club, as they have much more up and coming talent. Kane Cornes predicts a dire future for your club, and believes you need a hand out from the AFL.

The context was the soft cap limits. Those comments are not appropriate but they were clumsily worded. I would say the club has done more than most recently. We supported Rioli through his multiple sagas to see him leave for Port. The proof is in the pudding rather than in some poorly worded quotes.

Intelligent call seen as we scored more points

“You’re more inclined to go safer in the draft and you’ll draft the same type of player — Mum and Dad are still married, kids go to the private school, not too much of a hassle off-field.“ Adam Simpson This is elitism in worst guise. Under this criteria most greats of the game would have never have gotten a look in. I am surprised that he didn’t mention renters as well. Given the structural racism of Australian society Simpson is basically saying that he wants rich WASPs from Brighton, and Toorsk. His views are stuck in 1950’s. Perhaps he should run for the Liberal Party. He would be right at home with Mr Potato head. With views like this, no wonder his message falls on deaf ears.

Can switch off. Or mute. Booooooooo

This game is about wins and losses. How ironic. Why don’t you cite those private school comments by Simpson in their context? Then we can have a discussion.

Well actually, I won’t. GCS finally ousted Dew and installed Hardwick, and I have stopped criticising them. I personally don’t like Simpson. He is an elitist who peddles lies about private schools while promoting elite private schools. However that is not the reason I am calling for his sacking. He has lost the players, and he is bringing the game into disrepute. I care about the integrity of the competition, and teams that put up dismal performances, while their mining magnate fans applaud them for effort, are harming the integrity of the AFL. The days of tolerating performances like these are over. Kane Cornes quite rightly says that clubs should not be applauded for doing the bare minimum. This game is about wins and losses, not encouragement awards.

I wasn't aware you were a real fan of the Eagles. We admire your passion.

You say the same thing every week. Starting to sound like a broken record, or deflection from a fan of another club that is 0-3. If you're so concerned re West Coast perhaps send a letter to the board? I can almost guarantee that when Simpson leaves you'll find another reason to criticise the club. Did he run over your cat?

Keep it up, Toss pot.

Bwahahahaha! Coming from the Great Western Australian Defender, oops, Pretender that's water off a duck's back! Toss pot!

This club needs to follow the lead of Richmond and remove their premiership photos from view of the players. This club is clinging to its past glory to justify its current failures. The rot started in 2020 when this club arrogantly cried about COVID hubs, while a professional clubs got on with it and won the premiership in that year. Simpson needs to be cut loose, so he can become an ambassador for his beloved private schools. Real fans have had enough and they demand change.

Well actually Doc, this club can’t even score 50 points. This is unacceptable in a professional sporting league. The fact that you and other WCE supporters applaud such dire performances speaks volumes. These platitudes sum up the she’s right attitude that dominates this once mighty club. This club is compromising the competition and bringing it into disrepute. How do you expect Harley Reid to stay at this club when he go and play finals at one of the suitors that will surely come? Enough is enough!

Be a close game next week Doc, last time you flogged us & caused a football department review & eventual sackings.All the best next week should be a great blood bath. A few brawls could help ignite some passion. :thumbup:

Look only fans of other teams are allowed to complain re injuries - let me direct you to the blog for a certain game in Adelaide today. The irony is patent.

I agree about the professionalism of the Giants. Eagles still have significant outs,so I expect things to improve. At least we've only lost two games. (So far).

What are you blathering about? The Eagles scored 5.13. If they'd kicked straight, there'd be five goals in it.

Thanks for the call!