West vs Adelaide

u/18s vs Sturt from 11.25

Has Brad Helbig left Westies? If so, this is a shame. I think he still has a lot to offer us come finals time.

That's not correct. Brad is definitely with us and will play next week.

Lee Harradine wrote:That's not correct.  Brad is definitely with us and will play next week.

I'm glad to hear that Lee. An acquaintance of mine said he had been cleared back to Waikerie this week. Hopefully just a poor rumour.

Because there's no Reserves game this week, Brad might be having a run with Waikerie to gain some fitness, given he's missed several weeks.

He'll be playing with us the next week.

Willits to come back in. Not sure who misses.

Hopefully not Milne. His versatility is very important to us and it is no coincindence that we haven't lost a match when he has been in the side.

Interesting point, bloodntars.

Bloodntars wrote:Willits to come back in. Not sure who misses.

Hopefully not Milne. His versatility is very important to us and it is no coincindence that we haven't lost a match when he has been in the side.

It will be Francis if his school gets its way. Should not be allowed to happen.

Yes. League football is now rated lower than school football and Under 18 trial games.

Totally ridiculous, IMO.

Also extremely selfish of his college.

No Willits.

In Klemke, Bonner and Schiller.

Out Francis

Bonner also named in the 18s.

what a joke this is. that is all is. mickwank all over

With no recognized ruckman West to lose by 5 goals and put our season in trouble.

I won't be the least bit surprised if that AFL side beats us by five goals.

Second Team wrote:With no recognized ruckman West to lose by 5 goals and put our season in trouble.

Central beat them with no recognised ruckman.

Their non-ruck players are much stronger than that side, though.

Very Strong Adelaide side. Very nervous about this match

Yeah not confident at all. 19 AFL listed players.

Can see us losing by 10 goals+

Why the hell is the work experience kid suddenly picking our team.

We should keep him, then.

He's done a good job so far this year.

Thought mickion was the work experiences kid.

Where is the Willo

The devils advocate.

I fully understand the frustration re Aaron Francis but he is at PAC on a full scholarship meaning the college are paying all his fees which are considerable.

When a meeting was held a couple of weeks ago between Aaron, PAC, his parents & his manager it was hard to argue against the schools demands while they are paying the full amount of freight.

There is no doubt playing league football would be best for his development & that's what all of us want to see but I guess PAC were as peed off as we were about him missing for 7 weeks for the National U18 championships.

No one is the real winner here. BUGGER!!!!!!

Sorry, but must agree with Lee's comment earlier that this is a very selfish decision by PAC. Let's not be afraid of speaking the truth. Once again an example of a SANFL club not being rewarded for trying to develop local talent.

But what does that mean MP? PAC pay for his scholarship so they can win more games of school football? A school, more than any other institution, should have the students' development as its highest priority. Clearly his development will be enhanced and fast-tracked by playing League football rather than school football.

Yeah I know. I am not supporting their decision rather just pointing out what happened & how they must unfortunately think.

I am as annoyed as everyone.

Wheres Willo hats my qUESTION