State squad

[PhilH]

Bell joins Carlton Draught State Squad
Wednesday, 29 April 2009 17:22

Former Fremantle Football Club captain Peter Bell is one of the latest additions to the Carlton Draught WA State Squad after scintillating performances for South Fremantle over the last fortnight.

Bell has been joined in the WAFL’s State Squad by recent inclusions Brent LeCras from West Perth, Rob Young from East Fremantle, Subiaco’s Aiden Parker and East Perth’s Trevor Oliver.

The squad gathered for its second training session at Subiaco Oval last night (Tuesday, April 28) as preparations are ramped up for the State clash with South Australia on May 23.



A strong squad spearheaded by Bernie Naylor Medallist Brad Smith and former AFL goal-sneak Jeff Farmer will host the Croweaters at Medibank Stadium on Saturday, May 23, with the game set to bounce down at 12.40pm. (2.10pm SA Time)

The squad has been selected by WA coach Scott Watters (Subiaco), assisted by fellow league coaches Tony Micale (East Perth), Chris Waterman (Peel) and Shane Woewodin (East Fremantle).

Micale will also act as backline coach, Waterman forward line coach and Woewodin will focus on the midfield as WA aims to restore State pride against the South Australians, who won the last encounter by 17 points at Adelaide Oval three years ago.

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2009 WAFL STATE SQUAD
Claremont - Chad Jones, Ian Richardson, James Thomson
East Fremantle - Kyle Hardingham, Daniel Dalby, Anthony Kyanga, Rob Young
East Perth - Craig Wulff, Luke Webster, Trevor Oliver
Peel Thunder- Simon Rosa, Daniel Haines, Danny Chartres, Kain Robins
Perth - Ross Young, Scott Siekierka, Matthew Moody, Aaron Zucconi, Matthew Ferguson, Jarryd Kayler-Thompson
South Fremantle - Jeff Farmer, Jaymie Graham, Peter Bell
Subiaco - Shaun Hildebrandt, Phil Read, Brad Smith, Ben Keevers, Aiden Parker
Swan Districts - Lewis Jetta, Brett Wolfenden, Brett Robinson
West Perth - Jason Salecic, Andrew Strijk, Brent LeCras

TRAINING SCHEDULE
Tuesday, April 28 5.30pm Subiaco Oval
Tuesday, May 5 5.30pm Subiaco Oval
Wednesday, May 13 5.30pm Medibank Stadium
Monday, May 18 5.30pm WCE (recovery session)
Tuesday, May 19 5.30pm Medibank Stadium
Thursday, May 21 5.30pm Medibank Stadium (jumper presentation to follow)

[Aerie]

I'll say it one last time... McGregor is very unlucky not to be in the squad.

[CK]

Three additions to the squad, announced this afternoon:

Brett Zorzi (Norwood)
Chad O'Sullivan (CD)
Craig Evans (St)

North's Andrew McIntyre has withdrawn from the squad, due to scheduling conflicts between the game and his law exams.

[spell_check]

I'll say it one last time... McGregor is very unlucky not to be in the squad.

And again.

[drebin]

Ackland not an in??? He should be in ahead of Dabrowski based on yesterdays games.

[Big Phil]

Anyone heading along to the State squads first training session tonight ?

[Big Phil]

From the SANFL web site...

The SANFL has announed the following additions to the State team squad for the match against WA on May 23

Daniel Stewart – NAFC

Ruory Kirkby – GFC

Ryan Ferguson – WAFC

I would say Stewart and Kirkby are to cover the loss of Centrals Daniel Havelberg while Ryan Ferguson's continued good form has no doubt forced selectors to add him to the squad. They may now look to use Damon White in forward role and have Ferguson cover White at CHB. I think both Stewart and Kirkby are in good form but both may be fighting for the same spot as the 2nd or 3rd tall forward.

Like Danny Meyer from Glenelg, North Adelaide's Daniel Stewart is eligable to be in the squad as they are only rookie listed AFL players, both of course with Port Power, while West Adelaide aligned Chris Schmidt is also in the squad and is a Crows rookie. I'm sure there will be a few dissapointed Eagles fans that Ken McGregor was again overlooked to be added to the squad.

[wycbloods]

From the SANFL web site...

The SANFL has announed the following additions to the State team squad for the match against WA on May 23

Daniel Stewart – NAFC

Ruory Kirkby – GFC

Ryan Ferguson – WAFC

I would say Stewart and Kirkby are to cover the loss of Centrals Daniel Havelberg while Ryan Ferguson's continued good form has no doubt forced selectors to add him to the squad. They may now look to use Damon White in forward role and have Ferguson cover White at CHB. I think both Stewart and Kirkby are in good form but both may be fighting for the same spot as the 2nd or 3rd tall forward.

Like Danny Meyer from Glenelg, North Adelaide's Daniel Stewart is eligable to be in the squad as they are only rookie listed AFL players, both of course with Port Power, while West Adelaide aligned Chris Schmidt is also in the squad and is a Crows rookie. I'm sure there will be a few dissapointed Eagles fans that Ken McGregor was again overlooked to be added to the squad.

Did i read correctly? Have the state selectors worked out what us westies supporters have known for a long time, Ferguson is a superb CHB?

[redandblack]

Perhaps winning the game for us against Norwood and then 26 possessions and 14 marks against Central might have woken them up at last.

Perhaps also they might have been reading my posts

[Booney]

Perhaps winning the game for us against Norwood and then 26 possessions and 14 marks against Central might have woken them up at last.

Perhaps also they might have been reading my posts

Maybe.


Maybe not.

[Ronnie]

Ackland not an in??? He should be in ahead of Dabrowski based on yesterdays games.

From what i hear Ackland was less dreadful than Dabrowski..neither should be in.

[Big Phil]

Ackland not an in??? He should be in ahead of Dabrowski based on yesterdays games.

From what i hear Ackland was less dreadful than Dabrowski..neither should be in.

Based on the form of ruckman from games played last weekend, for the second consecutive year, the Bays Trevor Cranston is the unlucky one IMO. Watched the North v Glenelg last night and Trev was clearly the best big man on the ground.

For me, Parry isn't in the greatest of form of his career at present (as admitted by his coach and State Assistant Clay Sampson) while Dabrowski hasn't been setting the world on fire from what I've seen, read and heard. I think James Miekeljohn (Port) and Cranston (Glenelg) would make a great combination to take on the Snadgropers.

[Wedgie]

Agreed about Cranston, the best big man Ive seen this year.

[Zorro]

Yep, agree on Cranston and also McGregor.

Good to see Stewart get selected (praying for no injury), he is a difficult match up.

[matt1]

Ackland not an in??? He should be in ahead of Dabrowski based on yesterdays games.

From what i hear Ackland was less dreadful than Dabrowski..neither should be in.

Based on the form of ruckman from games played last weekend, for the second consecutive year, the Bays Trevor Cranston is the unlucky one IMO. Watched the North v Glenelg last night and Trev was clearly the best big man on the ground.

For me, Parry isn't in the greatest of form of his career at present (as admitted by his coach and State Assistant Clay Sampson) while Dabrowski hasn't been setting the world on fire from what I've seen, read and heard. I think James Miekeljohn (Port) and Cranston (Glenelg) would make a great combination to take on the Snadgropers.

I'll put my club bias aside and say that I agree. Dabrowski has been average at best for the Eagles this season. The coaches of this team have clearly picked this team with their own interests of winning the game at the forefront of their mind. IMO the selectors should be picking the best in form players in the comp not just the ones with the biggest reputation from years gone.
Sorry Dobba!

[Big Phil]

So did anyone head along to training tonight down at AAMI Stadium ???

How did the boys look ???

[mighty_tiger_79]

So did anyone head along to training tonight down at AAMI Stadium ???

How did the boys look ???

the lads looked good

skills were quite good, bit of chatter - no signs of animosity

very confident that a captain has already been named

we will smash WA

[Big Phil]

So did anyone head along to training tonight down at AAMI Stadium ???

How did the boys look ???

the lads looked good

skills were quite good, bit of chatter - no signs of animosity

very confident that a captain has already been named

we will smash WA

Care to shed any light on that MT79 ???

Is it someone we would expect or maybe someone from left field perhaps ???

[eaglehaslanded]

Agreed about Cranston, the best big man Ive seen this year.

Yep tend to agree Cranston should be in - he has been killing the rest of the comp all year.

[Squawk]

Sheedy looking like Captain I reckon.

The team will be named Wednesday I believe.

Will look forward to BigPhil's predicted 22 SA selections now this weekend's games are all complete. Here is the squad as it stood before this weekend - were any injured/reported? For Norwood, Duigan returned from injury and was patchy, Zorzi played well and was high amongst Norwood's (few) good/best players.

Daniel Havelberg CDFC
Paul Thomas CDFC
James Gowans CDFC
Chris Gowans CDFC
Chad O’Sullivan CDFC
Ryan Williams CDFC
Brett Backwell GFC
Danny Meyer GFC
Luke Panozzo GFC
Ty Allen GFC
Ruory Kirkby GFC
Daniel Stewart NAFC
James Allan NAFC
Clint Alleway NAFC
Damon White NAFC
Matthew Wright NAFC
Nick Duigan NFC
Brett Zorzi NFC
Jeremy Clayton PAMFC
Corey AhChee PAMFC
James Meiklejohn PAMFC
Craig Parry SAFC
Jade Sheedy SFC
Craig Evans SFC
Luke Crane SFC
Brant Chambers SFC
Tristan Gum SFC
Brodie Martin SFC
Chris Schmidt WAFC
Ryan Ferguson WAFC
Leigh Treeby WWTFC
Brad Dabrowski WWTFC
Mark McKenzie WWTFC

STAFF POSITIONS
Darel Hart COACH
Geoff Morris SELECTOR
Clay Sampson ASSISTANT COACH
Michael Godden ASSISTANT COACH

Training Details:

MONDAY 18TH May 6.00pm TRAINING – AAMI Stadium

WEDNESDAY 20TH May 6.00pm TRAINING / PHOTO / DINNER – AAMI

FRIDAY 22ND May 2.00pm FINAL TRAINING - MediBank Stadium, Perth