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I thought the Eagles looked very rusty at times, but it was good to see them get their game going in patches. Pleased to see Hickey put in a very good game and also Smith. Gee, how quick is Jack Petracelli?. He was obviously given a licence to use his speed whenever he could. Yeo took a long time to get going, but Shuey continues to be a class act. The commentators reminded us several times of the talent GWS had out. They obviously haven’t heard of 3 fellas named Natanui, Gaff and Cripps!!!

58shark wrote: I thought the Eagles looked very rusty at times, but it was good to see them get their game going in patches. Pleased to see Hickey put in a very good game and also Smith. Gee, how quick is Jack Petracelli?. He was obviously given a licence to use his speed whenever he could. Yeo took a long time to get going, but Shuey continues to be a class act. The commentators reminded us several times of the talent GWS had out. They obviously haven’t heard of 3 fellas named Natanui, Gaff and Cripps!!!

Even the east coast commentators have no idea on the east coast teams as well. Saying games at round too are season defining. Is there a bigger tool than derwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayne Russll, who calls average goals a "work of art". I counted the clock before a tool would say, ïts a narrow ground at geelong"took 5 minutes... serioulsy dont thay have anyting more intelligent tor different o say??

58shark wrote: I thought the Eagles looked very rusty at times, but it was good to see them get their game going in patches. Pleased to see Hickey put in a very good game and also Smith. Gee, how quick is Jack Petracelli?. He was obviously given a licence to use his speed whenever he could. Yeo took a long time to get going, but Shuey continues to be a class act. The commentators reminded us several times of the talent GWS had out. They obviously haven’t heard of 3 fellas named Natanui, Gaff and Cripps!!!

Agreed and don’t forget that little bloke named Rioli also out.

I think the Eagles best footy is 4 or 5 weeks away,imo.

30plusyeardrought wrote:

58shark wrote: I thought the Eagles looked very rusty at times, but it was good to see them get their game going in patches. Pleased to see Hickey put in a very good game and also Smith. Gee, how quick is Jack Petracelli?. He was obviously given a licence to use his speed whenever he could. Yeo took a long time to get going, but Shuey continues to be a class act. The commentators reminded us several times of the talent GWS had out. They obviously haven’t heard of 3 fellas named Natanui, Gaff and Cripps!!!

Agreed and don’t forget that little bloke named Rioli also out.

I think the Eagles best footy is 4 or 5 weeks away,imo.

Yep, forgot about Rioli - would have been a handy in. I think they’ll struggle against Collingwood, but hopefully will pick up as you say.

Jeez the Guv particularly bounced back hard from his stinker against Brisbane. A few of those intercept marks he took won’t be in mark of the week contention but in terms of bravery and difficulty they were quality.
Wouldn’t mind seeing Petrucelle get some touches and space on the G this week against Collingwood, the boy can RUN.

The Eagles will need all the intercept marks they can get and I believe they will get plenty of opportunities because that Collingwood midfield is the strongest in the AFL and Will Hoskin-Elliot hasn't played yet. Collingwood go in as favourites for me.

When you add Jamie Elliot and Beams to a side that went within a whisker of a flag you’ve got a bloody good side

DD wrote: The Eagles will need all the intercept marks they can get and I believe they will get plenty of opportunities because that Collingwood midfield is the strongest in the AFL and Will Hoskin-Elliot hasn't played yet. Collingwood go in as favourites for me.

That’s a fair selection. Eagles have beaten the Maggies in the last few meetings, but I think they’ll run West Coast down this week.

58shark wrote:

DD wrote: The Eagles will need all the intercept marks they can get and I believe they will get plenty of opportunities because that Collingwood midfield is the strongest in the AFL and Will Hoskin-Elliot hasn't played yet. Collingwood go in as favourites for me.

That’s a fair selection. Eagles have beaten the Maggies in the last few meetings, but I think they’ll run West Coast down this week.

BOTH teams a cut above the other 16 teams IMHO

UNKA2 wrote:

58shark wrote:

DD wrote: The Eagles will need all the intercept marks they can get and I believe they will get plenty of opportunities because that Collingwood midfield is the strongest in the AFL and Will Hoskin-Elliot hasn't played yet. Collingwood go in as favourites for me.

That’s a fair selection. Eagles have beaten the Maggies in the last few meetings, but I think they’ll run West Coast down this week.

BOTH teams a cut above the other 16 teams IMHO

I think your mob is a cut above all at the moment Unk.
To early to call tbh as they say GF’s are not won in April.
Collingwood are up and about but for mine the Eagles are still 4 or 5 games away from hitting there best.