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Flying High with the West Coast Eagles

West Coast Eagle Trade Week Recap 2007

An event trade period concluded with a number of outs, one in and some upgraded draft selections in the 2007 NAB National Draft Chris Judd was traded to Carlton for Josh Kennedy and selections 3 and 20. Mitch Morton was traded to Richmond for selection 35 Selection 35, along with selections 30 and ...

West Coast Eagles - 2007 Club Champion Awards

Congratulations to Darren Glass on winning the [tag]West Coast Eagles[/tag] 2007 [tag]Club Champion[/tag] Award. The 2007 All-Australian took out his first Best and Fairest after another stellar year in the backline for the Eagles. Fellow key backman Adam Hunter was runner-up. 1st Darren Glass (405 votes) 2nd Adam Hunter (369) 3rd Adam ...

Evil Victorian Collusion Mooted for Judd

If this report is correct - that Carlton and Richmond are discussing a deal which will deliver pick 3 to Richmond and Judd to Carlton via the pre-season draft - then I'd say Woodhouse and the boys will be looking for the best offer on the open market. Collingwood, Essendon, ...

The Eagles - Draft, Judd, Sponsors and more

Some quick links for you: Tigers not out of Judd picture - good move by the Tigers to put pressure on Carlton in the Judd stakes. Good news for the Eagles prospects. "Ratten said it was exciting for him as a first-year coach to get the best midfielder in the competition, "and ...

The Judd Saga: Carlton, Give us your best!

Former [tag]West Coast Eagles[/tag] captain [tag]Chris Judd[/tag] has nominated Carlton as his preferred club of destination in what will be a huge relief to Magpie-hating Eagles fans. It now appears likely the Eagles will nab pick 3 as well as receiving pick 20 and Josh Kennedy or whatever they might be ...

Vale Chris Mainwaring

When it rains, it pours. The loss of dual premiership wingman [tag]Chris Mainwaring[/tag] on Sunday night aged 41 is latest shock to hit the [tag]West Coast Eagles[/tag] footy club after a terrible year. Mainy was arguably the Eagle's first superstar player with mass appeal. As a blonde haired youngster he ...

End of the Line III

It's the end of the line for another Eagle, a little lower profile than the last bloke to leave, but no less talked about by supporters, Rowan Jones. After 158 games and 10 seasons, life membership, a premiership medallion, best clubman, former vice-captain RoJo is moving on to life after footy. He ...

West Coast Eagles All-Australians 2007

And now for some good news. Congratulations to Dean Cox, Daniel Kerr and Darren Glass who last night were awarded All-Australian honours as part of the 2007 All-Australian team. Dean Cox was selected to the team for the third straight year and was chosen to lead the ruck after another stellar season ...

End of the Line II

No one wanted to hear it, but it's in black and white this morning. Chris Judd is off. Some say they aren't surprised. I guess before the season started they picked Port to host the Kangaroos in a prelim final too. I am surprised. I hadn't pegged him to be "that ...

What’s the score

Ok, here's the deal. I've been away the past week and was totally out of contact with TV and internet and so missed last Friday's game in it's entirety. Obviously, not a great and another slew of injuries. This week will be tough and I imagine our record without Judd, ...

September 5th 2008
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Three Eagles Axed

Already out the door of the West Coast Eagles are three players from the 2008 list - Steven Armstrong, Chad Jones, and James Thomson. No surprise for Jones - when Notte was selected in front of him twice the writing was on the wall. Thomson is a chance to be relisted as ...
September 4th 2008
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My All Australian Team

The All Australian selectors have released their shortlist of 40 players vying for the 2008 All Australian team. In view of the fact our side is now on holidays I thought I'd put together my AA team from the shortlist. This is my preferred team, not necessarily who I think ...
September 3rd 2008
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End of the Road

That's it then. It's been a while since I posted here. A combination of a holiday, sickness and apathy caused by some insipid and uninspiring games. What can you say but I'm glad its over. Not sure if I've ever felt that way about a season before, at least not ...
July 31st 2008
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West Coast Eagles - Round 18 Team

No - none! - outs for this week's game v. Fremantle. Just the addition of Glass, Houlihan and Davis to the mix. West Coast Eagles B: Mark Nicoski, Darren Glass, Eric Mackenzie HB: Adam Selwood, Beau Wilkes, Andrew Embley C: Michael Braun, Brad Ebert, Tyson Stenglein HF: David Wirrpanda, Ashley Hansen, Steven Armstrong F: Mark LeCras, ...
July 31st 2008
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The Monday Expert Round 17 - West Coast Eagles vs St Kilda

Summary West Coast 2.3 6.5 9.11 15.13 (103) St Kilda 4.5 6.6 9.9 12.14 (86) I enjoyed this game more than any all year. It was a ripper. Maybe that's contributed to the long delay on writing this up - it was such sweet relief from 7 ...