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@outbreezyWC @sittingwanderer Yeah just went through the whole process for shits and giggles. What are you on about honestly.

@sittingwanderer agreed, but i really don’t think he wanted to coach us

in the space of one pre-season, Steven King has worked wonders with the demons game-plan.. he dodged the mother of all bullets when that “medical episode” prevented him from landing the West Coast job.

Good to see a Melbourne playing this brand of footy and bringing their fans back to the games. They have been unwatchable for a couple of years so this is a breath of fresh air. You can see the enjoyment in the players as well

@EagleHuey Yeah I agree with Rory’s take I think it’s a good take. Compared to what we received on fox. That was what I was getting at

@ChickDill I think it’s more about other players need to stand up if Harley gets tagged. Yes Graham and co could block and help but then his opponent will just stifle Reid. Harley needs someone else to help carry the load when the clamps are put on him and unfortunately it’s Yeo or bust

This is the constructive talk that should happen more from the media, valid criticism without trying to clicks by bashing a young player. FWIW I’m sure Harley will know yep there’s some things I need to do better and possibly work harder but he is the last of our problems ATM

@sittingwanderer Think graham has been ok the last couple of weeks but yeah agree re Neale he’s the one and also free.

@ChickDill Graham absolutely sucks. Baker can’t play mid. Yeo is who we need out there but can’t get his body right. Go and get Neale now. I would take him over cripps easily.

Absolutely spot on. Harley is the least of @WestCoastEagles worries. It’s the senior players and “leaders” that are costing us. On field leadership is dire and non existent. Go and get Lachie Neale end of this year I am now all for it.

@lukyydukes It’s not the end of the world and it certainly not disastrous. It’s not good but these are going to happen while we are building the list. Still 2 years away from challenging good sides IMO Doesn’t make me any less positive for the future. Knew we were still a long way away.

Just a disastrous result last night. Hoping it is anomaly and the players are sickened by a performance like that. Doesn’t get any easier and progress isn’t linear So flat this morning

@BradKlibansky New head of fixturing. Completely out of depth

✍️ “The current state of the game” After tomorrow, the early “Bye Rounds” will finally be over 🙏 From next season it needs to end! The 2026 early fixture has been horrendous. I hope I’m wrong but the rest of the season isn’t looking much better. The mid-season “Bye Rounds” are only 8 weeks away! That’s another 5 weeks of “Bye Rounds”. I’m not sure having 9 “Bye Rounds” in a 24 round season is good for the game 🤷 There’s just going to be no momentum this season, whilst the gap between the best and worst teams continues to widen. The current competition is not nearly as even as it should be and seems to be getting worse. We’ve already seen a lot of 50+ point thrashings. A team last night scored 35 points and lost by over 21 goals at home! Tassie coming soon won’t help either. It’s only Round 4 and we already have three teams- Richmond, Carlton and Essendon whose seasons are over. They will be lucky to win 10 games combined. West Coast and Port Adelaide won’t be as bad but aren’t far behind. I’m sure the race for the “Top 6” will be exciting come seasons end but it’s going to be a very long year ahead for many with so many average and poor games each week. At least we have “Wildcard Round” to look forward too 🤷‍♂️ What about the new rules? It’s still early days…but No sub, 5 on the bench ✅ 🙏 The Ruck - 🤦‍♂️ The “Stand” - 👎 The last touch out of bounce- 🤔 🤷‍♂️ Would love your thoughts on some or all of the ⬆️ Some may like “Opening Round”, the new rules or think the game is in good shape and that’s fine! It’s ok to disagree!

@sittingwanderer Rankine had 2 touches against Mullin after HT last week all I heard from fox and Kingy (who I’m generally a fan of) was well he hasn’t played much footy, he could have a moment etc)

@ChickDill Bingo

@AshesOfToro @Quartermain10 @AFL Ah yes as opposed to previous times where there were never blowouts

@Quartermain10 @AFL Too many teams, idiotic rule changes, compromised draft, northern academies, nonsensical scheduling etc etc. The @AFL has stuffed a game many of us used to love.

What a huge worry for the @AFL competition when one team can beat another by 21 goals. #AFLEaglesSwans

@benno_76 Hahaha what a load of rubbish. When exactly has he had it on “his terms” When he’s carried one of the worst teams ever to wins off his own back in his first year? Must be the first player ever to be beaten by a tagger.

Harley remains a classic one way footballer. Plenty to say when its on his terms. Turns his toes up at the first sign of adversity. He's a talented kid. But he's nothing to admire.

The Harley pile on is quite amusing by the fox crew, yeah he got beaten, so what? Can he work harder? Yes but it’s not the end of the world, Jordan is an elite run with player and it happens. This crap about being an energy taker was rubbish. (Would have been fair last year)

@AJG_87 @BradKlibansky If we are targeting one senior midfielder to help its Lachie Neale IMO

@BradKlibansky Patrick Cripps is the last thing this team needs, already god awful in transition and off the ball and he’s horrible at those things. For the positives that’d come with him, a lot of negatives would too

A night to forget for Harley Reid after copping the 🔒 🧤 James Jordan. 17 disposals. 7 came in junk time. 2 score involvements 1 mark 1 clearance 1 inside 50 0 tackles 2 free kicks against It won’t get any easier next week against Geelong who use Mullin, O’Connor and Atkins as taggers. The Eagles should be targeting Patrick Cripps for next season and beyond. They some bigger bodies in the midfield whilst the kids develop. #AFLEaglesSwans

Might cop a bit of a belting tonight with Sydney’s forwards (And other areas) I reckon. Last two weeks have been great so hopefully competitive against a good side.

@CoachJT_FTBL Cripps not getting you anything of major value now either unfortunately

@SamFaff probs not true, apart from cripps they r shit trade bait

Is it true that Graham Wright is considering moving on several senior players at the end of the season, including the captain?

@sittingwanderer TBF game was equally as bad haha

@ChickDill Thank fuck I didn’t watch any of it

This Richmond Port game should be played for all future broadcasters. This is not how you should call a game. Dwayne completely lost it, Kelli has made at least a dozen errors on players names, Gerard is a legend but it’s gone past him. Enough to make the ears bleed.

@The_Red_Sash No he won’t unfortunately for him. He’s not up to the next level.

Tom Hird dominating with Port Melbourne today against Sydney in the VFL. Continues to control the midfield - class & poise. Will be picked up for sure next year.

What a smother*

Why a smother by AP. The two leaders stood up when it mattered, the captain and next captain Josh Treacy. Crows will feel hard done by again but terrific hard road win by Freo. They are the real deal if Hayden Young can play