Diamond_Jim

That is where the coach should have a plan ... and of course Buddy is the perfect forward for our zoned defence. A big game in more way than one on Sunday.

I had not noticed that Richmond have played one more game than us and yet we are on equal points. Could be a top of the ladder end to the season. Sandringham are 11th in the 15 team comp. With our fast reducing list of MFC talent and the need for a carry over emergency this could be a tough game. Richmond play Williamstown who are fifth at present so that is no walk over either. Remaining games for Casey are: Hawks, and Williamstown whereas Richmond's only game after this weekend is Frankston. Richmond have a 10% better percentage which will probably see them on top if Casey drop a game on the run home.

My guess is Kent in and Fritsch to cover Smith's injury. The emergency will be interesting assuming they are looking to cover Gawn. Could be Weideman who if needed to play would share ruck duties with Tom Mac. In reality however the naming of the four extra players tells you little except that Wagner is definitely not in favour.

I liked the earlier posts that had Melksham coming back for Smith and Fritsch covering for Smith. Assuming Melksham does not return I can still see a similar move with Hannan or less likely Kent being the inclusion. Wagner doesn't cut it and Hunt has done nothing for 18 months.

Our accuracy over recent weeks has taken a bit of a hit.(For example 2 goals 6 behinds for a quarter against GC). During the purple patch around the game at Alice Springs we were remarkably accurate. Shame about the Saints accuracy... really bad except when they last played us !! PS would like to see the stat in reverse.... ie against which teams are other teams more accurate. I wonder if our defensive structure makes it easier/ harder to kick goals/behinds against MFC.

Amazing ... five games that dramatically shape the 8 and we get a dead rubber in Prime time. Why am I not surprised

A great weekend coming up. Pity there is no Thursday game as there are arguably 5 games that demand prime time spots

Wagner has had all year to take it and has not done so.Hunt is not a defensive back. Cannot really see either of them in the mix. I am tending to think we may need to trade/recruit at the fringe to find a candidate.

For those who say Vince will retire who takes his place. The place has been available in reality all year but no one at VFL level has gotten within a bull's roar of displacing Vince on their own form. For that reason he will get another year and I hope by round 6 he is depth at Casey. Weideman is the conundrum. With Hogan and T Mac is there a regular place for him and if not will he ask to go elsewhere. I suspect he will be content to remain for 2019 but 2020 could be crunch time. Pederson stays unless we recruit a back up ruckman. As to all the other candidates they all have positives and negatives and will pose difficult decisions for the list committee. Unfortunately I think Bugg is gone.

TBH he probably should have been rested against the Suns. I'm leaning towards recruiting a back up ruckman simply to give Max a strategic rest. If we are going to feature in September action over the next few years it is a bit unrealistic to expect Max to play 26 games straight with guys constantly jumping into your body. Have never been a ruckman but I expect it is a physically "painful pursuit".

The GWS rehab report from a couple of days ago said 2-3 weeks. Perhaps MSF heard an update. Greene has had a horrible season injury wise. Probably worse than Jack Viney.

perhaps a pre-recorded podcast that he could approve before broadcast might be possible. Oral history is so important.

But we all know who really broke the story. On a separate note any chance of getting one of the '64 premiership players on the podcast. Time to grab those memories before .. well we know what! Wonderful job as always.

Sounds like they are getting a few players back and Greene is likely to be back in 2-3 http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/news/2018-08-07/westfund-rehab-report-round-21 While the GIANTS will be forced to make at least four changes to their line-up for Saturday’s crunch clash with Adelaide; Tim Taranto, Dylan Shiel, Sam Reid and Ryan Griffen could all return.

You have an interesting take on the dynamics of the modern workplace MS but let's wait and see

It'll be covered by Freo as it's a workplace injury. Whether Freo goes after the Eagles could be interesting.. there would of course be insurers involved and it may well be the same insurer but even then due to reinsurers etc you might still see a case. At 100k though my guess is that it wouldn't really be worth pursuing. Going after Gaff would be highly unusual in a workplace environment.

Have a think guys and gals.... even if he hugs the Brayshaw family I think he will upon further reflection go to a non Brayshaw club just to save everyone the uncomfortable nature of being team mates. The old clean slate theory. North may get their star after all.

Interesting that it was at the low end of the penalty spectrum requested by the AFL. Cynicism prevents me from delving further

you should be on the tribunal MSF?

Trevor Nisbett Achievements: Football manager West Coast Eagles 1989-99; chief executive officer 1999-present; Service Award for 10 years’ service to West Coast 1999; Australian Sports Medal for service to Australian Football 2000; awarded inaugural AFL Graeme Samuel Scholarship 2003; life member West Coast Eagles Football Club 2004; West Coast Eagles board member 2002-present; AFL life member 2013 http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2014-08-09/trevor-nisbett

and did you expect anything else. Young Saad gets done for 18 months for an energy drink on match day that is completely legal the day before and the day after (rules are rules say the media) and yet we have the Bomber victims. Unfortunately it won't change while the media is itself an extension of the good guy footballer club.

Thought Hogan's game was good but not at that level. Brayshaw and Oliver far more dominant. Pleased to see Salem getting recognition.

Ah the smell of double standards in the morning : "In 2015, Nisbett said any amateur player who engaged in thuggery should be deregistered, coming after an incident in Perth amateur ranks where a player had his jaw broken. Nisbett said the Gaff case was different. "This is probably different circumstances ... because we have a process in place the AFL will deal with it," he said." https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/highest-grading-you-can-get-gaff-sent-straight-to-tribunal-20180806-p4zvua.html Almost Trumpesque ?

The ruck position will die out in time simply because clubs will not invest the time in development. Think about it you probably need four players at different stages of development. In a 40man list that is a significant investment in one position. You could sponsor players in other competitions a la the Academy system perhaps. Alternatively you can develop the two pronged player as we are doing perhaps with Weideman albeit slowly. The other problem is that with only one VFL team where do these up and coming ruckmen get any match practice.

being down a player in soccer is an enormous loss as well but they manage for far lesser offences