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Brayshaw ran out with the Rezzies as I was leaving, he looked a tad heavy. EP will be a good side but on a fast track you will lack a turn of speed, I reckon you will miss Crowden and Schumaker. Freeze, I am glad you mentioned Swadling, he looks a very likely type, did some amazing things, cant wait to see him throughout the season. How do you know of him ?

TheFeds wrote:

Thanks for the update Whinnen.Sounds like there were some positive signs especially Steele showing his ability.Would love to know where he played position wise and certainly seems a good get.Always interested in the younger guys and blokes like Foley,Sherwood and Dimanlig and a few others hopefully have a good year of progress .Wooden and Sherwood were great in Colts/Reserves last year so maybe league is not beyond them this year.

Wooden just on the one preseason game is going to be a ripper, he is a thick set kid but runs everywhere. He kicked 2 goals from giving it out in the centre bounce, running on to receive and goal from just inside fifty, he reminded me a lot of Bailey Rogers.

Enjoyed catching up with some of the boys, had a chat with Pegs, he won’t be back this season but probably back for season 2026. Also had a real good chat with Baba, he has trained with GWS and has a twinge in his Achillies, Pearce has done a hammy, Joey had slight concussion, bunged his head on Munsie’s jaw at training, he will be playing next week. Really liked Bewick’s game, Steele played on the wing but I don’t think that’s where he belongs, Waight played at CHB and has a similar gate to Pegs, he did ok. Foley & Bevin stood out. The way I saw the game, EPs kicking better, tackling tougher, high marking excellent. WPs speed, crumping work, forward handball and the ball over the top of the pack play worked. The new scoreboard hasn’t been erected as yet, not sure what the hold up is, maybe a Trump tariff stuffed things up.

Love watching the colts games live Mel.....Swadling just caught my eye.....as an underage colt last year, he just played with aplomb well beyond his years....no doubt will get drafted top 20 I reckon in Nov....bugger for WP....but let him loose in the seniors in 25....just looks like a real footballer....got great skills.

Freezin wrote:

Love watching the colts games live Mel.....Swadling just caught my eye.....as an underage colt last year, he just played with aplomb well beyond his years....no doubt will get drafted top 20 I reckon in Nov....bugger for WP....but let him loose in the seniors in 25....just looks like a real footballer....got great skills.

You wouldn't be far off the mark, hopefully he plays, he is not on our website player list which is odd.

Whinnen wrote:

You wouldn't be far off the mark, hopefully he plays, he is not on our website player list which is odd.

Sam Swadling is listed in the colts section (#26)
westperthfc.com.au/wafl/players/colts-male