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[Robbotheyobbo]

very well said steve, we dont often here this sort of stuff, we normally here things like, the umps were shit or so & so injured our best player and things along those lines

[gilz]

Couldn't believe how easily the ball was coming out.
Credit where credit is due. Eagles put on an unbelievable amount of pressure.
That forward line press is very impressive. I'd like to see it get challenged by a team like Geelong or collingwood though.
Eagles need to be sure not to rely on that though. It's really good. But it will get found out. Just like all game plans do eventually.
Injuries are hurting us but that's no excuse. We were second to the ball all game.
I do think though that ballantyne could have had a big impact in that game though. His speed and ability to get through tackles and break lines is awesome. As well as his tackling pressure. He could have really lifted the side I think.
Very frustrating to see another season go out the window in 2 weeks. Let's face it if you don't finish top 2 or at least top 4 it makes it near impossible to make it deep into the finals. And to make top 4 you can only afford a couple of losses for the season. We already have three. Very disappointing given the potential at the start of the season.
But I'll stay faithful. Can be a tough life sometimes haha

[CubanB]

Another great performance from West Coast today. The Doggies didn't look hungry for the ball at all which we seemed to capitalize on every situation. Luke Shuey had an awesome game and of course Kennedy with his 10 goal haul. Bring on the next derby

[Peckoltia]

Even sweeter win when I found out Gillard is the dogs no1 ticket holder.

[MrOrange]

Was at the game - epic win. The atmosphere just went electric in the final qtr building up to JK's 10th and the goals were rolling in. Fantastic display!

I'm not expecting to win against the pies, but I'm excited to see that maybe the Eagles will be able to give them something to think about.

[Peckoltia]

I reckon we will give the pies a good run. Then 3 'easy' games the following 3 weeks.

[nick05]

I remember watching the Melbourne game, at the end when they do the next 4 games.
It was Essendon, Freo, bulldogs and collingwood.

And they were saying how difficult a run it is, and to see if the eagles have improved from last year they would have to win at least 1 of those.
I wonder if they think we've improved

I guess the pies game coudln't have come up and a better time.

[gibbs]

The commontators today were contemplating the rest of the Eagles year and consider West Coat a serious top 4 contender and atleast a top 6 finisher. It was quite enjoyable to listen to them discuss how good a team West Coast was for them to watch and how much of an improvement they have made.

[CubanB]

I think this is a very clear example of what John Worsfold is trying to get out of his young West Coast side. Nice heavy tackling that sticks!! For those of you who don't know he was number 24 for the Eagles.

2:36 is my favourite


http://www.youtube.c...mp;feature=fvwp

[dazzabozza]

Woosha - what a tank! (dunno if this has been posted yet)

[bigjohnnofish]

love them last 2 hits on dermie and ablett...

[gilz]

Sandilands out for four. Fml
At least we have griffen. He isn't toooo bad.

[nick05]

Wow nearly all of wooshas hits would be called high these days, its like he was aiming for their heads.

[CubanB]

Yeah times have changed. He took as many as he gave though but being a solid boy he usually came off best

[Poncho]

that's when footy was good to watch. None of this flooding, kick to kick, running down the clock, playing for free kicks rubbish - or 50 metre penalties for not sharing the same opinion as an umpire.
Sure you have to protect the players but most are on 6 figure salaries for doing something they love - I reckon they're being looked after just fine without turning the sport into a glorified version of basketball.

[bigjohnnofish]

+1

bring back the good old days... you knew if you werent in/out quick you were gonna cop a hit.... nowadays they play for head high tackles... selwood has been told to drop his shoulders when he receives a tackle high on his body and it will slip high!!!!

dockers have lost the last four times sandilands hasnt played..... cmon the saints... hehehe0

[gibbs]

The Dockers just had their shit pushed in by Saint Kilda! That made me happy.

[bigjohnnofish]

The Dockers just had their shit pushed in by Saint Kilda! That made me happy.

+1

freo floggers got smashed....

[Craig]

The Dockers just had their shit pushed in by Saint Kilda! That made me happy.

Is that really a necessary comment mate?

Yes eagles are playing much better than freo at the moment, but you dont have to make comments about every game!!

Do you see any posts last year about eagles getting the spoon? I doubt it - freo fans dont care about how the eagles are going!

[gibbs]