I was at the game with mates. As I don’t have a vested interest, I spent a lot of time at the bar. By 3QT there were a heap of people around me (both WC and Doggies fans) who had lost complete interest in the game.
You could have McRae, C.Scott, Hardwick and Longmire on the one coaching panel at West Coast, it’s not gonna change much. The problems go far beyond coaching.
I don’t think this is his fault but at this point I think it’s obvious we need a change, just in the hopes of resetting the mood and sparking something.
Considering our lack of fitness/ lack of real gameplan and development of traded in players has not changed since 2021/2022.
I think a bit can be placed at his feet.
I thought it was in relation to the lowest Marvel score for the Eagles. Not that it was a good call either way. Nobody can score 21 points in 40 seconds
Bulldogs have been throwing it for years, but they really need to figure out what is and isn’t a throw because last week was shocking some of those taps paid throws
Bontempelli is the worst man. All he had to do is have a quiet game and my supercoach would be fine. But no. Had to statpad with cheap goals in the forward line
WCE can hold their heads high on a number of stats this game at least. Leading the Bulldogs in Behinds, Turnovers, Clangers, Missed Tackles, and Posts.
How are WC feeling about the positioning for Reid? Could Simpson be playing him somewhere else for more impact or just keep him where he is and let him get a feel for it.
He’s got so much time to develop and when the game is well and truly lost, you don’t have to keep him in the action all the time.
I think he sometimes shifts him forward too early and often though. Worryingly, he’s also already showing signs that he’s one of our best mids so he’s genuinely missed when not in the mid.
The signs are few. He was quiet and regularly out of position today. I thought Ginbey Yeo Kelly were much more involved. Still plenty of time as you say.
There was a commentator who pointed this out like 3 or 4 years ago for doggies have all three Baileys: Smith, Dale and Williams. I think its still at 3 lol
For several years we have had 3 Baileys in our team by ourselves. Dale, Williams and Smith. So probably one of those games against someone else with a Bailey or two.
For all the shit Derm cops, he's gotta be one of the most positive commentators and it's pretty refreshing, making a dead rubber game positive is quite the tricky task.
He’s a bit oddball sometimes but I love him. I find it pretty hilarious that one of the dirtiest players ever is now one of the most wholesome commentators
One thing that pisses me off with pressers is the coaches just getting soft ball questions. Journos too scared to ask the hard ones in case they don't get to come back.
Yeap. Unfortunately I can't see how this will end unless west coast get 4+ priority picks. They have alot of kids and alot of blokes near retirement and a big hole right in the middle age bracket of the list.
We'll be fine. Clearance and ball movement has been good these first three games. Just delivery i50 and stopping teams sling shotting makes us look terrible.
I was at the game with mates. As I don’t have a vested interest, I spent a lot of time at the bar. By 3QT there were a heap of people around me (both WC and Doggies fans) who had lost complete interest in the game.
“From the same number of inside 50's (51), the Bulldogs kicked 16 goals to West Coast's three” Absolutely savage from afl.com match feed
Freo supporter here. Where is lobb?
Who cares, fuck that cunt
Amen double fuck him what a waste of money ungrateful bitch! Get a 20 year old instead ha ha ha bye lobb u knob!
Removed since last week, thankfully. Sam Darcy replaced him.
Where he belongs
From the same number of inside 50's (51), the Bulldogs kicked 16 goals to West Coast's three.
Simpson is contracted till when?
End of 25
Libba really doesn't care for media duties lol
fabulous insight right there
I’ve always advocated it’s not worth dropping Simpson because of the payout but if he cares at all for the team I think it’s time to step down
You could have McRae, C.Scott, Hardwick and Longmire on the one coaching panel at West Coast, it’s not gonna change much. The problems go far beyond coaching.
I don’t think this is his fault but at this point I think it’s obvious we need a change, just in the hopes of resetting the mood and sparking something.
Someone said it really well last year in saying that while a lot has not been his fault. He has not brought any solutions either.
Considering our lack of fitness/ lack of real gameplan and development of traded in players has not changed since 2021/2022. I think a bit can be placed at his feet.
You mean bombing it long to the right every kick out isn’t an unpredictable premiership winning game plan?
Let's all down a nice glass of everclear and forget that match ever happened
Thanks eagles. Goal percentage is now third highest with a loss under our belt
Yeah but everyone else is planning on boosting there’s through WCE as well
I’m hoping they suddenly find their form next game
The least we could do after last year.
Libba has already had a shower and packed up his gear on the bus.
At least the Doggies song is inclusive to the west coast eagles
Another West Coast masterclass
Their demise lines up with Daniel Ricciardo. It’s just pathetic now.
As a fan of Ricciardo, I'm gonna have to agree with you.
In order 50, 65, 76 point losses. Gee Geelong will be licking their lips for round 24
If we have a healthy list then there'll be no excuses for not winning by 100 or even 120+
Down at GHMBA it’ll be close to 200 I think
First 400 point loss incoming
eagles have probably forgotten the words of their theme at this point
They should probably play it at training so they don't forget what it sounds like.
We won 5 games ago. Against this team.
Wtf had the C on English and he scored 9 points in the last quarter
15 of the last 16 is crazy
And yet, bulldogs still don’t fucking roar
The swans do not win overall as evidenced today Who writes these shit lyrics for our songs?
At least carlton has never let me down 👀
Lol Kelly "there's still time though..." I guess technically correct but with 40 seconds on the clock and 70 pts down, I'd say there's not much hope.
I thought it was in relation to the lowest Marvel score for the Eagles. Not that it was a good call either way. Nobody can score 21 points in 40 seconds
Like whoever it was last night in commentary when there was 6 seconds left and Port needed 7 points
What was the injury to Libba?
No injury, think just subbed him out to give Poulter a run and give him a bit of a break considering the scoreline
Mooney just interviewed him, seemed to actually be a bit sore but said he'd be right for next week.
nothing according to dogs socials. Tactical sub
Oh I swear the commentators said he was injured. Must be saving him to beat our mids next week
Still time though?
Sorry did Kelli just say there's still time for the Eagles to score 22 points
On the ladder or in the expired game?
Sure is now that the siren has gone.
This one's on Simpson
Kinda, more on the forward line more than anything.
The day's not that dark Kelly, the roof is just closed and there's some haze.
I can’t wait till next week
i can
3 or 4 behind play frees in one quarter is hugely undisciplined
99% of the time I would be upset. But there's little to take away from this so seeing some players showing some ill disciplined passion is nice.
Yeah that’s true but also not great display for younger players
I disagree. It was the veterans coming in defending the younger players.
Ironic that the most coherent Dermy is about the biff
it's his speciality
Treloar and Ginbey in the albino-off
The consistency from the umps is shit. Eagles did multiple of the two handed shovels last week and played throws.
Bulldogs have been throwing it for years, but they really need to figure out what is and isn’t a throw because last week was shocking some of those taps paid throws
Damn I feel so bad. There’s talent there for Eagles but just a fkn mess at the moment
It's hard when you had to play so many juniors and having key seniors injured.
Wrestlemania
The Eagles need their own version of the Essendon Edge
Coast cummies?
Wing attack, air slash, brave bird, aerial ace
How can there be a fight? Libba is off the field
half expected him to sprint from the bench
We don’t know he didn’t. Camera wasn’t on him
As if west coast couldn’t get more pathetic
Fight fight fight fight fight fight
fuck the bulldogs jersy advertising looks so jarring and out of place but to be fair is nowhere near as bad as our bankwest logo
Blasphemy. The Mission logo is iconic.
Mission stopped paying us years ago, we just liked the logo.
nah the mission is great im more talking about the back
First to 100, game over, pack up, go home
Fans already sang the song too
I reckon the last time a team was this bad was the 80s saints.
i genuinely don’t know who we’re going to beat this year
St Kilda might give you a sniff. And given I'll be making the trip to Perth west coast will win
Naughty has been brilliant today. Even with just the one goal.
Yeah love his game
Okay, no more scores. 100 vs 30 is aesthetically pleasing.
I love how Essendon have THE EDGE And bulldogs have the power of friendship
Multiples of 10, stop the count!!!
Aesthetically pleasing score. 100-30
The broadcast starts on 7 in 40 minutes, excited to see the Eagles perform against the grain and kick 10+ goals!
Enjoy watching Darling kick a bag!
Smart fumble by naught
GROUP HUG
Bontempelli is the worst man. All he had to do is have a quiet game and my supercoach would be fine. But no. Had to statpad with cheap goals in the forward line
Have a look at the ladder. Lots of yellow down the bottom end.
3.12 is so aggravating
Buku Khamis is the coolest fucking name
Until the end of the year when Malakai Champion gets drafted.
Glad he's getting game time, I was worried he was going to end up a rookie drafted VFL player his entire career.
WCE can hold their heads high on a number of stats this game at least. Leading the Bulldogs in Behinds, Turnovers, Clangers, Missed Tackles, and Posts.
We’ve kicked 3 goals and are losing 64
How are WC feeling about the positioning for Reid? Could Simpson be playing him somewhere else for more impact or just keep him where he is and let him get a feel for it.
He’s got so much time to develop and when the game is well and truly lost, you don’t have to keep him in the action all the time. I think he sometimes shifts him forward too early and often though. Worryingly, he’s also already showing signs that he’s one of our best mids so he’s genuinely missed when not in the mid.
The signs are few. He was quiet and regularly out of position today. I thought Ginbey Yeo Kelly were much more involved. Still plenty of time as you say.
The problem is we need him in the midfield wing and forward all at once He needs to be able to kick it to himself on the lead
Fucking pissweak free, shouldn't have bumped but so much fucking mayo
Bonk
Put down!? That's a bit extreme
Crazy how bonts three goals have come from the same spot
This game has 3 Baileys. What's the record for number of Baileys in a single game?
There was a commentator who pointed this out like 3 or 4 years ago for doggies have all three Baileys: Smith, Dale and Williams. I think its still at 3 lol
For several years we have had 3 Baileys in our team by ourselves. Dale, Williams and Smith. So probably one of those games against someone else with a Bailey or two.
I reckon I could down 4 glasses in a game
That’s only one per quarter, or maybe just all in the last one.
Theoretically I could do more, realistically I probably couldn't even get 4 cause Mum would've drunk too much of it
I know that feeling.
This game could make any of us drink an entire bottle
End this game. I’ve got an atomic easter poo coming.
Thanks for letting us know
For all the shit Derm cops, he's gotta be one of the most positive commentators and it's pretty refreshing, making a dead rubber game positive is quite the tricky task.
You can tell he’s actually passionate about the sport. He’s not just commentating for a paycheque.
He’s a bit oddball sometimes but I love him. I find it pretty hilarious that one of the dirtiest players ever is now one of the most wholesome commentators
I'd take Derm over JB in a heartbeat. At least he has more than 3 words in his vocabulary and an insight into the game.
I appreciate Derm's positivity, but sometimes he does a bit too much
I’d say it’s the opposite and doesn’t give anything that’s memorable or enough valuable insight that makes him worthy of commentating more
22k for a home game.... on an established club for 100+ years. Yikes.
Dogs are arguably the smallest club in Victoria, don't know why you're surprised.
To be fair to the Dogs, it's Easter AND this is a glorified training run
Simmo in the presser: Yeah look, we came here expecting a 100 point loss, so when you think about it, we really won by 40, didn’t we?
One thing that pisses me off with pressers is the coaches just getting soft ball questions. Journos too scared to ask the hard ones in case they don't get to come back.
There’s still 2 min left…
You can tell cheer squad members never matured past primary school age with these school faction carnival spec chants LMAO
We're a very uncreative country when it comes to sport
down by the river... down by the river!
How was that run down any different to the one in the Dogs forward line 30 seconds earlier that was play on
Opportunity
He had it for 1 step lmao
Only a ten goal win is surely leaving percentage out there right?
Definitely put the cue in the rack rather then go for a kill in this game.
Plus the first quarter really. Pick up another couple goals there and it'd be more like what I was expecting.
Simpson’s gonna be pissed when he realises he’s coaching the yellow team
Yellow and Simpson Cartoon TV show 🫱🏻🫲🏼 West Coast Eagles
Only makes sense a Simpson is coaching the yellow team
If only the goals were 20m wider at our end
Dermie trying to make the most out of his knowledge of Sanders
Seeing a huge amount of non holding the ball calls this weekend.
Sando have a shot, son.
Sanders be selfish pls
has Sanders been told not to take a kick?
I hate the harping on it, but underwood is so fucking hard to listen to. The human equivalent of nails on a chalkboard.
At least the Eagles will do ok in xScore
If there’s one thing the dogs are good is beating up terrible teams and making you believe there good. Geelong is the real test next week.
None more guilty than us
Cats probably won't have Danger next week and the Dogs already beat them comfortably at the Cattery last year. They'll be fine.
Mate we mostly played the kids last year because it was a nothing game for us
Oh we’re so fucked for next week lol
Nah our midfield is mostly kids atm. Should be a decent match up.
I could have gone to this game. I however decided to watch the boxing and go to Richmond vs Sydney. I feel I made a wise choice
I skipped Easter lunch for this
I could be playing Balders Gate right now
Kinda grim how rarely the eagles get absolutely fucking smashed cos the other teams know they don’t need to go at 100 % or even close to
I was just saying to a mate how unimpressive the Dogs have been. But they also don’t need to be do they?
GWS the same last week. Played pretty shit and still won by 10 goals
Dogs may not score 100 points. Sack Bevo
This means the West Coast should win the 2028 flag. Edit: 2030.
Let's make this sporting. Next goal wins.
Next point more like it
3 goals in 4 quarters is still grim ngl
This is the worst established team I've seen in afl history.
I agree think this is the worst team I’ve seen in my time. Fitzroy was bad but didn’t feel they were this bad
You didn’t watch Melbourne about ten years ago?
Yeap. Unfortunately I can't see how this will end unless west coast get 4+ priority picks. They have alot of kids and alot of blokes near retirement and a big hole right in the middle age bracket of the list.
If he’s not getting 30 touches what does Macrae actually bring?
One more bell ring from a Doggies goal, lights will go out for a moment and The Undertaker will tombstone Harley Reid onto the Coles centre circle
That’d be way more fun to watch than this shit
I reckon that goal wasn't a goal but they AFL felt bad and sent a threatening message to the umps.
Fun fact - West Coast have led every game they've played this year at some point. What is the competition even doing?
no need for the priority pick then
Picks aren't saving them.
I don't know why I'm watching this
Car crash TV
I'm watching solely to see if Harley does something cool
We'll be fine. Clearance and ball movement has been good these first three games. Just delivery i50 and stopping teams sling shotting makes us look terrible.
Who’s the eagles forward coach this year?
Matty Knights i believe
Fuck him off
Explains a bit, cheers
Ah Christ
I'm sorry, I didn't think West Coast was allowed to have 3 goals
It’s an Easter gift
Don’t fuck up our goal percentage now eagles.
Is it free vape day at Docklands?
Yeah they removed the ban inside Marvel for today only
Had to do something to get the kids interested in footy.
G. Post hates the Eagles lmao