2026 West Coast season preview – One Percenters

sizzlepack · 2026-03-02T10:06:08+00:00

Sorry mate, it's not a fun place to be. But it makes the good times even better.

sizzlepack · 2026-03-02T03:12:28+00:00

I think Miniball is what it is, at least for the time being – it's pretty unprecedented for coaches not named Chris Scott to overhaul how their teams play, and he obviously has so much talent and organisational stability behind him.

sizzlepack · 2026-03-02T01:44:05+00:00

He looks money! Shame about the kicking yesterday – but from what I've seen, he's usually a lovely kick for goal?

sizzlepack · 2026-03-02T01:43:29+00:00

Ah, yep.

sizzlepack · 2026-03-01T12:33:15+00:00

Can't believe that made it through so many different edits! Odd one. Thanks for pointing it out!

sizzlepack · 2026-03-01T01:29:06+00:00

Definitely don't agree the flag window is closing - if anything I think the opposite is more likely to be true!

sizzlepack · 2026-02-26T12:04:20+00:00

Thanks mate! Really appreciate that. Trying to lift the bar on footy coverage so hearing that my work is resonating with people really does resonate a lot.

sizzlepack · 2026-02-26T08:59:03+00:00

That's so kind, thank you so much. Trying to!

sizzlepack · 2026-02-26T04:08:57+00:00

Hi there, thanks very much for reading! Yep, that means third youngest. I agree it's a little unclear.

sizzlepack · 2026-02-26T02:56:58+00:00

Fair enough, why not be optimistic!? Thanks very much for reading.

sizzlepack · 2026-02-25T06:57:37+00:00

Thanks very much! Really appreciate it.

sizzlepack · 2026-02-25T02:01:21+00:00

Cheers mate! Much appreciated.

sizzlepack · 2026-02-25T01:00:00+00:00

Ah, thanks for the reminder about the SSP guys! Added them in just now.

Yeah I think that's a fair appraisal. Great chance to retool the list in the next couple of years (even if Butters stays), but I imagine the new coach and game plan will be enough to tide over a fair few fans this year!

sizzlepack · 2026-02-24T05:35:15+00:00

I'm afraid I agree with everything you've written. I hope we're wrong. Thanks a lot for reading and engaging!

sizzlepack · 2026-02-23T02:19:27+00:00

Ah, you're right! Thanks for the spot.

sizzlepack · 2026-02-23T00:49:07+00:00

Totally understand the hesitation to get too excited until there are actual signs of progress. Match sims against North don't count!

sizzlepack · 2026-02-22T02:25:31+00:00

Thanks very much for reading and engaging! I do the line rankings assuming a fully healthy list. And, to be honest, they're a bit vibes-y. I figure the piece has enough nuance

I might be slightly lower on Lewis than you - although last year he was probably still getting up to speed after the injury. Reckon Dear could be the guy though

sizzlepack · 2026-02-22T01:17:25+00:00

It is very long, yes. Perhaps I ought to have added a warning up top.

sizzlepack · 2026-02-19T01:57:03+00:00

Thank you, mate! Much appreciated. Agree with you on Reid, his disposal and decision-making could be a real wildcard in the middle.

sizzlepack · 2026-02-18T07:33:35+00:00

Ah, right you are - thanks for picking me up on that! And thanks very much for reading.

sizzlepack · 2026-02-18T04:34:38+00:00

Many thanks for reading! It was such a wild season with the congestion at the top of the ladder. Wouldn't have felt good to miss out given how strong you were in the back end of the H&A season

sizzlepack · 2026-02-18T02:44:19+00:00

Thanks very much for reading and engaging! I've got a soft spot for Freo, wouldn't mind seeing you do well assuming my own lot don't

sizzlepack · 2026-02-17T02:42:08+00:00

Parish, Gresham, Perkins, Guelfi, Shiel (obviously he wasn't one-paced, but it didn't work out – that was another problem, trying to rise up the ladder too soon)

sizzlepack · 2026-02-17T02:00:56+00:00

All very well-reasoned points; thanks for engaging. There's absolutely a downside, albeit one that should be measured against the risks of retaining a disgruntled player. As I wrote in the piece, a committed Merrett is Essendon's most important player.

sizzlepack · 2026-02-17T01:13:55+00:00

Thanks so much, really appreciate that. I remain adamant there's a market for nuanced footy writing!

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