Prediction Round 6, 2023 : Changes vs Port Adelaide

[Rowan18]

Port not looking all that strong. If Yeo was fit and in then I'd back us for a win. As it is, if we get a fast start and our tails up, we could cause an upset.

 

[FKASC]

Rowbottom or Sparrow would’ve been handy

 

[EagleEgo]

Interesting. We have 3 tall emergencies but the actual 22 is not tall enough to match up with the Port.
Some innovative change strategies in the next 24 hours?

Edit: Port missed two tall players too.

 

[Spod]

Looking at the teams, if BBW is marginal then swapping in Barnett isn't the worst option. Not going to get many softer rucking assignments than this for a debut.

 

[Mop]

13 changes to the team from the same game last year

In - Gaff, Clark, Petch, Culley, Jones, Hunt, Rotham, LEdwards, Allen, Ginbey, SPS, Trew + the sub
Out - XO, Langdon, Hedwards, Redden, Nelson, Cripps, JK, Ryan, Strnadica, Naish, Hurn, Rioli and Yeo (who was injured early in the game).

I think the 2023 team would beat the 2022 team.

No way. 2022 is far superior.
Redden, Cripps, Ryan, Rioli, Hurn and Yeo are best 22. Allen for last season JK is a fair swap. Nelson would comfortably get a game right now.

In a fair season, Clark, Petch, Jones, Rotham, Trew, our sub arent in it. Ledwards wouldnt have got a look in.

 

[Mop]

Looking at the teams, if BBW is marginal then swapping in Barnett isn't the worst option. Not going to get many softer rucking assignments than this for a debut.

Bold call. Barnett to sub.

 

[Goroyals22]

Looking at the teams, if BBW is marginal then swapping in Barnett isn't the worst option. Not going to get many softer rucking assignments than this for a debut.

If one of both of Williams or Shuey breakdown during this game then there has to be criticism heaped on the medical staff and the club in general

 

[Big_Tony]

Even in our injury laden state, still plenty to look forward to in this game. Different vibe to last year despite the circumstances. Another chance for Trew, keen to see if he can step up. Will watch Ginbey, Culley, L Edwards with interest once again.

Ruck battle against an inexperienced Port division will also be interesting, whoever we put out there. If it's Barnett will be good to get a glimpse, if it's BBW then hoping he can show some authority on the contest for the first time (I think he's been good the last few weeks despite not winning the ruck).

Just piss off with the injuries. Don't want to see any more carnage.

 

[Free Agent]

Port not looking all that strong. If Yeo was fit and in then I'd back us for a win. As it is, if we get a fast start and our tails up, we could cause an upset.

One win and Harley Reid is Hawthorn bound. We are not letting that happen

 

[Forward Press]

Welcome to Perth FC 2024.

Hasn't that been outlawed by the Geneva Convention?

 

[Priddis Is Done]

Ins and outs aren't too bad all things considered.

 

[Ilkka Sinisalo]

Pretty humiliating effort from XON here.

Stick a fork in him.

Welcome to Perth FC 2024.

Yeah if he can’t break into a side that’s struggling to find 22 healthy bodies, that’s gotta be about it. This was a make or break year for him and fair to say, alll signs are pointing strongly to break at this stage.

 

[THE A5]

Funny how West retains his spot

 

[Barrybran]

Funny how West retains his spot

Who's coming in for him?

 

[Seadog]

If one of both of Williams or Shuey breakdown during this game then there has to be criticism heaped on the medical staff and the club in general

So business as usual.

 

[Nuffington Post]

Pretty humiliating effort from XON here.

Stick a fork in him.

Welcome to Perth FC 2024.

Wouldn’t mind him getting the VC behind Jacko Nelson at the WAFL Eags


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[Goroyals22]

Pretty humiliating effort from XON here.

Stick a fork in him.

Welcome to Perth FC 2024.

What a seldom used term to describe a non important player with a limited afl career….

From the West Australian

Despite being crippled by an injury crisis, West Coast have sensationally dumped whipping boy Xavier O’Neill, with captain Luke Shuey’s return from injury confirmed….

It is the ninth time in three seasons O’Neill has been dropped, with the 22-year-old only selected for more than two consecutive games once in his career.

But then the square up …

But he does loom as the most likely substitute for West Coast, with Barnett and Rhett Bazzo, who has been added to the squad for the first time since the tragic death of his own mother, listed as emergencies.

 

[Avalor]

Good to see Trew in the team. Go well!

 

[peeky]

XONs papers must be stamped.

He looks most likely to be the sub, but wouldnt shock me if Barnett is the sub.

 

[RookiePick]

Come play for us Slycey

"Well Dermie, as they toss the coin, I have to comment on West Coasts decision to go in with no recognised ruckman..."

Good God! That's Scott Lycett's theme music!?!

Up the ****in Coasters!

 

[Ochre]

"Well Dermie, as they toss the coin, I have to comment on West Coasts decision to go in with no recognised ruckman..."

Good God! That's Scott Lycett's theme music!?!

Up the *in Coasters!

"And Derm we've just received word that Scott Lycett has dislocated his shoulder attempting to put an Eagles jumper on and is out of the game"

 

[BrotherDodge]

Interesting choice to bring Shuey back so soon. I can't help wondering if he's thinking "Screw it, if my hammy dies, it dies. I'll accept I'm cooked and retire so they can pick another kid in the MSD."

 

[Astro7]

Yup, Shuey is just a matter of time shirley? Pick a week?
Yeo looks unlikely to be the same again...
Be good to see what Trew brings?..and Foley.
Will Culley improve, will Barrass stand up/show some leadership, maybe Darling to snag a few?
TBC...

 

[Godfather32]

Interesting choice to bring Shuey back so soon. I can't help wondering if he's thinking "Screw it, if my hammy dies, it dies. I'll accept I'm cooked and retire so they can pick another kid in the MSD."

I just don't see him making it through the game

 

[BrotherDodge]

I just don't see him making it through the game

Yeah, sadly I agree. Though if he's gonna do a hamny, I hope it's while kicking a goal after the siren to beat Port one last time...