Duggan posted 98 in a 32-point away loss to Melbourne — that is his best score of the season and the first genuine form reversal signal after six rounds of decline. This is not garbage time; Melbourne are top-four, Docklands is their home, and a 98 in a competitive loss matters. Cash gen is still negative at -$3,415 and the price has bled from $431k to $362.8k, so the structural damage is real. If you bailed after R7-R8, watch one more week before jumping back — but if you held, hold with renewed conviction.
Liam Duggan
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Should I trade Liam Duggan?
Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
Recent intel
Liam Duggan is facing increasing calls to be dropped from the Eagles AFL side, with multiple commenters on r/westcoasteagles noting at least half the WAFL backline of AFL-listed players should be playing ahead of him. His captaincy status is cited as the only reason he may not be dropped, with some suggesting a self-imposed rest is the only face-saving option.
Liam Duggan rated worst performer - 19 disposals, 5 turnovers, 2 score involvements, no one-on-one contests. Multiple calls for delisting or WAFL demotion. Review author questions what role Duggan actually serves in the team.
Liam Duggan heavily criticised in high-engagement WCE match thread. Multiple calls for delisting or WAFL demotion - described as not up to WAFL standard, fumbles, poor kicking, no contest involvement. Community consensus is he is actively hurting the team.
Liam Duggan had 6 turnovers with zero pressure, directly causing a 24-point turnaround. Reviewer says Baker is being played out of position just to keep Duggan in the team — insane.
Liam Duggan heavily criticised for disposal errors and turnovers. Author argues he should be dropped to WAFL regardless of captaincy — described as a detriment to the side.
Liam Duggan called out in a WCE meme recap as an absolute mug, reflecting fan frustration with kicking efficiency. Meme context — low evidential weight.
Duggan criticised heavily throughout R7 match thread vs Fremantle. Crowd sarcastically cheered him at game end. Coach called on to drop him as a statement. Described as worst captain the game has had to endure by multiple commenters.
Liam Duggan facing intense community pressure to be dropped across three separate WCE posts (post-match R6, Duggan vent thread, R7 match thread). Consistent criticism: poor kicking disposal, multiple turnovers, not at level expected of co-captain. Community suggests WAFL demotion or Tommy Cole as replacement.
What people are asking about Liam Duggan
- Why is Tom Gross being left out of the WCE team despite strong WAFL form?36T. GrossMIDTop: Gross deserves selection — omission is baffling (65%)