Eagleton / Hill

[Missing-Dog]

Eagleton - Didnt see much and when i did, he didnt seem to do much, did he injure himself?
Hill - A few nice things but seemed to hide, not chase hard at times and always tries to mark from behind. Pefer him out front on lead.

Question is Rd 1...

Both players in?
Neither?
One of them?

For me Hill in...for now till Hahn and Johnno are back

[chef]

Re: Eagleton / Hill

Hill in(For Hahn) and Eagleton out(Moles to get his spot) for me.

[divvydan]

Re: Eagleton / Hill

Eagleton was subbed off during the 3rd quarter, still doesn't quite have the match fitness that he needs. Hill seemed quiet but did some good work late in the game and with Hahn injured now he'll probably get a game.

[Missing Dog]

Re: Eagleton / Hill

Both will play round 1 Hill imo is our X factor this year

[Go_Dogs]

Re: Eagleton / Hill

Hill certainly has to play imo. Is just dangerous, does the clever things and is involved in a lot of our scoring opportunities.

Eagleton I'm personally a bit iffy on as I would like to see him build up his form and fitness a little more. I probably wouldn't want to risk him on the flight to the Gabba in Rd4 either (given his age and history with soft tissue injuries) so it's going to be interesting to see how he's managed. Based on what we know, he is highly rated by the MC and will most likely play Rd1.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Re: Eagleton / Hill

Both will play round 1 Hill imo is our X factor this year

Agreed. He proved that again. He contested well all night but wasn't able to get clean possession often but on the occasions he did, they were very telling. His contested posseion that led to a pass to Hall turned the momentum.

[Twodogs]

Re: Eagleton / Hill

Watching the replay and Hill was a lot better in the last quarter than I gave him credit for. 3 or 4 of his touches led directly to goals.

[Go_Dogs]

Re: Eagleton / Hill

Watching the replay and Hill was a lot better in the last quarter than I gave him credit for. 3 or 4 of his touches led directly to goals.

Spot on. Another incredibly bright poster noted the same above.

If he can get his goal kicking sorted out, he could just about be our most dangerous offensive weapon. Just has a knack for picking the right option offensively.

[Twodogs]

Re: Eagleton / Hill

Spot on. Another incredibly bright poster noted the same above.

You forgot to mention good looking.



The one handed pick up and three step baulk early on the last (It might even have been late in the 3rd) was very good. He had nowhere to go and was surrounded by Saints but he found a way out.

[AndrewP6]

Re: Eagleton / Hill

Eagleton - Didnt see much and when i did, he didnt seem to do much, did he injure himself?

Eagle was subbed off with back spasms. Riewoldt complained of torn heart muscle. Here endeth the injury report.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Eagleton / Hill

Both will play round 1 Hill imo is our X factor this year

Not sure about Eagle, but I thought Hill did some good things late in the game, as has already been said here. He oftens looks to me, like he is being a bit lazy and doesn't chase, and then ....bingo, he does something so cool and skillful, it takes my breath away. I guess that's what an X factor is!

[Mofra]

Re: Eagleton / Hill

I'm not sure perception is reality with Hill. A larconic running style does him a diservice; yes his last quarter was good, but he did chase hard & guard space when he wasn't getting much of it early in the game, and against a hard-rebounding side like the Saints, sometimes guarding the space alone is enough to upset their style of play. I'd have Hill playing round 1.

After perhaps supporting Eagleton at times in the past when it wasn't totally warranted, I have to admit I think the game is past him at the minute. He didn't look clean when he had a chance to gather the ball, his deficiencies aren't going to worked on at this stage of his career, he is the worst player overhead in the team, and if we need someone to step up the inside 50 entry work (which has been his forte in past seasons) then a fit Gia and rejuvenated Everitt would be ahead of him on current form.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Eagleton / Hill

Why is everyone saying Moles is a direct replacement for Eagle? I mean, Moles is more of an inside midfielder who wins his own ball. Eagleton can break the lines, and is a long penetrating kick. I thought Eagle was one of our most important players last year.

[GVGjr]

Re: Eagleton / Hill

I'm not sure perception is reality with Hill. A larconic running style does him a diservice; yes his last quarter was good, but he did chase hard & guard space when he wasn't getting much of it early in the game, and against a hard-rebounding side like the Saints, sometimes guarding the space alone is enough to upset their style of play. I'd have Hill playing round 1.

I'd have Hill in the side. He was a good pick pocket as well stripping the ball from the opposition a couple of times. Needs to improve a bit but I'd like to have him in the side.

[lemmon]

Re: Eagleton / Hill

Why is everyone saying Moles is a direct replacement for Eagle? I mean, Moles is more of an inside midfielder who wins his own ball. Eagleton can break the lines, and is a long penetrating kick. I thought Eagle was one of our most important players last year.

I'm not sure Eagle still has that ability to break the lines as he once did. Seems to have lost a yard of pace and instead of being able to break free and run and carry with the pill he's getting caught. His style of footy really doesn't suit the modern game that the Saints and Cats have implemented and a purely outside player has become almost a liability. Im not saying its season or career over and its probably unfair to judge him currently going on his limited fitness, form etc.