Game Chat – Melbourne v West Coast

Written by Father Dougal on July 21 2019

Where and when: TIO Traeger Park, Sunday July 21, 2.50pm ACST

What it means for Melbourne: There’s still a small element of redemption at stake for Melbourne after being thumped by West Coast in last year’s preliminary final. A top-four scalp would restore confidence after a rough season.

What it means for West Coast: The Eagles let one slip last week against Collingwood. With quite a few winnable games to come, Alice Springs could be the launching pad for a top-two finish.

The stat: Just five AFL games have been played at Traeger Park, featuring four sides: Melbourne (which has hosted all five), Port Adelaide (three), Gold Coast and Adelaide (one apiece). Sunday will be West Coast’s first game at the venue.

The match-up: Steven May v Josh Kennedy

Having now played four games since returning from a long-term groin injury, May (No.294 in the AFL Player Ratings) is in hot form and is likely to take Kennedy (ranked 173) in a battle of the heavyweights.

It’s a big week for: Angus Brayshaw

Has struggled this season, playing more on the wing rather than the middle of the ground and was limited to just 12 disposals against the Western Bulldogs by a corkie. Brayshaw had 37 last time he played in Alice Springs.

 

 

Father Dougal’s Tip: West Coast by 24 points.

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12 thoughts on “Game Chat – Melbourne v West Coast”

  1. I loopholed Smith in defence so Logue is just sitting there and I can’t get him on field. Was sitting ranked 39th, this donut will hurt 🙁

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    1. Same here – not sure why you would get down votes – poor form from those that have. It will cost me various H2H’s and also my OA position

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  2. Interested in the community’s opinion on this one… At what point do Melbourne consider sacking their coach or some other drastic action?

    Many had them as a top 4 team and title contender and after today’s game will likely be in second last on the ladder, protected from the wooden spoon only by the Gold Coast who are a basket case.

    Their list is decent with good defenders, gun ruck and good midfielders. Not much up forward but still shouldn’t be anywhere near where they currently are.

    Thoughts?

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  3. Thanks for the massive final quarter Yeo-Yeo, it’s been a pretty dirty day overall but that was nice

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