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AFL Watch: West Coast Eagles’ old heads star in upset win over Peel Thunder

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Aaron KirbyThe West Australian
Jack Hutchinson with the ball.
Camera IconJack Hutchinson with the ball. Credit: Aaron Kirby/The West Australian

Harry Barnett: Presented a good target and made up for dropped marks with two crumbed goals. Ended with three majors playing as a forward.

Sandy Brock: Shaky first quarter but gained confidence from there and did well to stop Peel’s inside 50s.

Malakai Champion: Looked dangerous around goals but faded after an early second-half major.

Tyrell Dewar: Had a few good carries and kicked a nice goal but lacks a clear role in the side.

Matt Flynn: Struggled early against Sean Darcy but took the second ruckman apart after Darcy got injured.

Matt Flynn in the ruck.
Camera IconMatt Flynn in the ruck. Credit: Aaron Kirby/The West Australian

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Lucca Grego: One of his quieter games for the season but didn’t doing anything wrong.

Clay Hall: Showed some very good decision making and was tough around the ball but his execution holds him back.

Jack Hutchinson: Played out of the goal square on return from injury and wasn’t able to make much impact.

Harvey Johnston: Snagged two goals while also pushing up the ground to apply pressure.

Finlay Macrae: Was best on, winning more than 30 touches and making them all count.

Finlay Macrae carries the footy.
Camera IconFinlay Macrae carries the footy. Credit: Aaron Kirby/The West Australian

Ryan Maric: Kicked an important set shot in the last quarter and accumulated the ball as he does.

Matt Owies: Went off injured but did manage the Eagles’ opening goal.

Fred Rodriguez: Had 12 disposals and three tackles in a quiet day.

Harry Schoenberg: Another strong showing highlighted by a show of strength to beat three defenders in the goal square and kick a goal.

Harry Schoenberg handballs.
Camera IconHarry Schoenberg handballs. Credit: Aaron Kirby/The West Australian

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