View Full Version : Round 14 - Adelaide V Geelong @ AAMI Stadium
The Sim Dog
2 Jul 2008, 23:42
Could not see a thread for this one yet. This Friday night. Crows probably need to win in order to keep up with top 4. Huge game. Rutten has claimed Adelaide will try and do a 'Collingwood' on the Cats.
From the Geelong Advertiser:
"We're going in confident, we've got expectations of winning and performing the way we know how," Rutten said.
"They're arguably the best team going around, and on form from their last performance they're travelling really well, so it's a good challenge for us, especially at home.
"I watched a bit of that game (in round nine) and just the way Collingwood pressured the ball and the way they tackled was outstanding.
"That was probably a benchmark level for the whole competition, regardless of who you're playing, and that's something we'll be trying to emulate."
Azdrubal
3 Jul 2008, 01:38
May well be a great game particularly as it's in SA. It's all very well for Crows players to talk it up (shades of that other well known SA football identity, from Sept 2007 - Mark Williams) but he should recall Malthouse not getting too carried away after his side had actually "done a Collingwood", when he said his side was not a 10-goal better team than the Cats. Does Rutten or any of his mates think the Cats form now is on a par with then. Anyway, what does it mean to "do a Collingwood"? What will Adelaide actually do on the ground to bring that off? What's the plan? It had better be good to win enough of the football against a very physical team that plays fast attacking footy with every situation giving the player with the ball any number of options for effective use. If, somehow, the Crows find themselves with the ball, now and then, how will they cope with the tremendous pressure the take-nothing-for-granted Geelong team puts on to force them to cough it up? Do they have anywhere near the cattle to carry it off? Maybe a chance on the night but, on the whole, pretty unlikely IMHO.
B: Johncock, Rutten, Bassett
HB: van Berlo, Bock, Doughty
C: Knights, Thompson, Reilly
HF: Burton, Goodwin, Vince
F: Porplyzia, Tippett, Gill
R: Maric, Edwards, Shirley
Int: Massie, Symes, Douglas, Stevens
Emerg: Griffin, Mackay, Jericho
Out : McLeod (knee), Jericho.
In : Symes, Massie
V
B: Tom Harley – Matthew Scarlett - Andrew Mackie
HB: Darren Milburn - Max Rooke - Corey Enright
C: Joel Selwood - Cameron Ling - Jimmy Bartel
HF: Steve Johnson - Cameron Mooney - Mathew Stokes
F: Paul Chapman - Tom Lonergan - James Kelly
Foll: Mark Blake - Joel Corey - Gary Ablett
Int: Brad Ottens, Travis Varcoe, David Wojcinski, Josh Hunt.
In: Scarlett, Stokes
Out: Prismall, Taylor
The Sim Dog
4 Jul 2008, 05:24
Don't like Taylor out (don't worry I won't carry on anymore about it here) but I'm still confident. Good ins. Varcoe would really want to perform. Despite being a forward, with Stokes back in he will be vulnerable if he does not play well. Same could probably be said for 3 or 4 others though.
KardiniaPark
4 Jul 2008, 11:39
I thought we would sneak in over west coast so my opinion is INVALID!. BUT i think it will be a low scoring game, and we will kick 3-4 goals in the last to get away from them. Win by maybe 4-5 goals in the end.
cats2rise
4 Jul 2008, 12:16
Geelong 14.11 defeating Adelaide 11.11.
Something like that.
crowsarethebest
4 Jul 2008, 13:18
Geelong 14.11 defeating Adelaide 11.11.
Something like that.
Nah, more like Geelong 14.11 defeating Adelaide 8.19. :o
Tristagi
4 Jul 2008, 13:32
Don't like the Taylor out for Geelong but at the same time McLeod is a massive out..
Just because McLeod is out i think Geelong will sneak over by under 3 goals.
Looking forward to a hard and skilled game with hopefully less back passes than in the Rugby State of Origin...
WOTTAMACHINE
4 Jul 2008, 13:35
Geelong have only won 2 out of 13 games in Adelaide against the crows.. Should be an interesting game this one..
Argh just realised it's delayed, bloody channel 7.
PrideofSA
4 Jul 2008, 16:58
Argh just realised it's delayed, bloody channel 7.
LOL Friday night telecasts always start at 8:30pm.
PrideofSA
4 Jul 2008, 16:59
Geelong have only won 2 out of 13 games in Adelaide against the crows.. Should be an interesting game this one..
In fairness though, Geelong, although at times have been a good side in a lot of those 13 matches, have never been as damaging and consistent as they are now.
LOL Friday night telecasts always start at 8:30pm.
And it's bloody stupid. Only two games on for the weekend and both are interstate.
Big Bad Buddy
4 Jul 2008, 18:29
My tip would be Crows by 2 goals.
If they can hold ablett to 10-20 touches(No goals) Adelaide will be home.
Simon Goodwin and Brett Burton if they fire geelong will have their hands full.
I've had a terrible year of tipping so far (after going so well last season) so i'll probably we way off.
The Collingwood game showed they are far from invincible though the WC game showed they can turn it on when they want to.
Over at AAMI stadium i'll tip an upset.
Adelaide by 22 points.
Motormouse
4 Jul 2008, 19:08
Argh just realised it's delayed, bloody channel 7.
....and live on Main Event (channel 518) 7.50pm start.
And NO ADS after goals:D
Ferris_rules
4 Jul 2008, 20:10
I think its smoke and mirrors tonight the Crows may play tight defensive football tonight, just get that feeling it WONT be free flowing but tight and contested.
Should be a ripper of a contest.
Finally a good match on Friday night! Been doing live updates on my site for the last few Friday nights and they have been dead set disgusting - finally tonight should be a good game!
Bernie Quinlan
4 Jul 2008, 20:57
Should be a ripper of a contest.
Finally a good match on Friday night! Been doing live updates on my site for the last few Friday nights and they have been dead set disgusting - finally tonight should be a good game!
Don't get ahead of yourself. ;)
Cats by 20.
Crows to play very defensive.
Cats are just starting their run to the finals.
Don't get ahead of yourself. ;)
Haha thanks for bringing me back to earth.
Actually as I wrote that I thought how are the Crows going to kick goals tonight?
ciaobella
4 Jul 2008, 21:22
Looks like the Cats are turning it over a lot in the forward 50 again and missing shots!
ciaobella
4 Jul 2008, 21:25
Two goals to SJ!! Cats by 14.
ciaobella
4 Jul 2008, 21:25
All the websites don't have live scores. WTF?!
ciaobella
4 Jul 2008, 21:26
Varcoe behind. Cats by 15. Crows haven't scored. Cats should be up by 5 goals with all the play they've had!
Corey Misses, what else is new?
2.5 17
000
AdelUniCrowFan
4 Jul 2008, 21:28
All the websites don't have live scores. WTF?!
http://xml.afl.com.au/swf/live_stats.htm
http://liveplay.championdata.com/
ciaobella
4 Jul 2008, 21:31
I know it's perfect conditions over there so WTF is going on with Geelong's kicking for goal???!!!
Hooray. Selwood Magic. Lonergan Goal.
Gary Lyon - Selwood giving Goodwin a lesson in football
3.5 23
0.1.1
LifeSpan-Void
4 Jul 2008, 21:34
Lonergan from point blank Geelong 3.5 Crows 0.1
Duskfire
4 Jul 2008, 21:35
Loners kicks the cats third...
Adelaide 0 1 1
Geelong 3 5 23
oh dear, oh deary me
looking very very bad for the crowters
Macquarie Eagle
4 Jul 2008, 21:38
Some very suspect efforts from Adelaide... Playing like their heart is not in it.
Duskfire
4 Jul 2008, 21:41
adelaide 0 0 1
Geelong 4 6 30
TheBrownDog
4 Jul 2008, 21:41
Adelaide very poor.
Skills and intensity are both well off the mark.
Its like watching Brisbane last week.
Cats have come to play.
McCrabb for PM
4 Jul 2008, 21:42
Blakey!!
Glad we got a few late ones, 5 goals is min we should be leading by.
Whats with the Crows? I thought they were going to emulate Collingwoods tackling game, been pretty soft so far.
TheBrownDog
4 Jul 2008, 21:43
I love Joel Selwood.
Skilled, tough and smart. The full package.
Porplyzia goals for Adelaide 2 mins into the 2nd Quarter
Adelaide 1-1-7
Geelong 4-6-30
Lonergan kicks his 2nd (4 mins 2nd qtr)
Adelaide 1-1-7
Geelong 5-6-36
Ling kicks a goal (8 mins 2nd qtr)
Adelaide 1-1-7
Geelong 6-6-42
Douglas kicks a goal (11 mins 2nd qtr)
Adelaide 2-1-13
Geelong 6-6-42
Geelong stuffing around with it now.
Lonergan kicks his 3rd (18 mins 2nd qtr)
Adelaide 2-3-15
Geelong 7-8-50
Duskfire
4 Jul 2008, 22:05
Looks like it was a good choice to leave Loners in the side.
They can afford to, it's like watching the seniors play the reserves!
Mooney kicks his first
Adelaide 2-3-15
Geelong 8-8-56
20 mins 2nd qtr
Goal to Varcoe (27 mins 2nd qtr)
Adelaide 2-4-16
Geelong 9-8-62
HALF TIME
Adelaide 2-5-17
Geelong 9-8-62
LifeSpan-Void
4 Jul 2008, 22:15
Gotta give you credit MRobbo, for not only staying online while this is happening, but posting score updates. Top Effort :thumbsu:
bernie lomax
4 Jul 2008, 22:17
Porps is our only winner on the ground.
Stiffy and Bock are ok, but fkcu Geelong are a good team.
Hope Bartel lifts his game :rolleyes:
funkyfetlock
4 Jul 2008, 22:19
Not getting the game here. Are Geelong that good or are Adelaide that bad?
Ferris_rules
4 Jul 2008, 22:22
Geelong are that good and Adelaide are that bad.
Adelaide is playing garbage pathetic dismal half arsed football.
They are looking as if they are taking a 3 week mid season break,
LifeSpan-Void
4 Jul 2008, 22:22
Not getting the game here. Are Geelong that good or are Adelaide that bad?
Crows keep falling down across half forward, and when they're getting it in they're missing. Porplyzia having a crack.
Kent_Kingsley
4 Jul 2008, 22:23
Gotta give you credit MRobbo, for not only staying online while this is happening, but posting score updates. Top Effort :thumbsu:
i was thinking the same thing.
god i love it when we're switched on
i was thinking the same thing.
god i love it when we're switched on
How's Ablett going, also another favourite of mine, hows Selwood going?
Glassjaw
4 Jul 2008, 22:26
Selwood is top 3 in the game so far I'd say.
Smashing them. Enright probably BOG for me so far.
LifeSpan-Void
4 Jul 2008, 22:27
How's Ablett going, also another favourite of mine, hows Selwood going?
Ablett 14 pos., solid without killing the game
Selwood 18 pos., having a ripper
Duskfire
4 Jul 2008, 22:28
Bartel is having a great game too. Probably his best for the season so far. Good to see Jimmeh back.
Ablett 14 pos., solid without killing the game
Selwood 18 pos., having a ripper
Have to agree, plus that Enright goes alright..
thanks for the updates even though dont barrack for either
sounded like steve johnson started well did he keep it up
adelaides forwards bad or geelongs backs just doing a great job
or is it being all won in the midfield
Ablett 14 pos., solid without killing the game
Selwood 18 pos., having a ripper
I heard earlier it might be a bit slippery in SA. Selwood loves them conditions when it's wet or there is a bit of dew.
Bartel is having a great game too. Probably his best for the season so far. Good to see Jimmeh back.
Good for you guys, not really great for the rest of the comp.
johnnyhoward
4 Jul 2008, 22:34
I thought this could be a bit of a danger game for the Cats, but seems like they are in full force tonight. What a team. Just makes that performance against Collingwood seem all the more baffling :confused:
I thought this could be a bit of a danger game for the Cats, but seems like they are in full force tonight. What a team. Just makes that performance against Collingwood seem all the more baffling :confused:
yes it does just as you think they cant get any better it seems that there game is going great
they were always going to lose a game and that happened against the pies
yes it does just as you think they cant get any better it seems that there game is going great
they were always going to lose a game and that happened against the pies
It seems the Hawks were flying early, the Dogs after that, the Cats now. Does that mean the Swans have their best to come?
Burton kicks a goal (2 mins 3rd qtr)
Adelaide 3-6-24
Geelong 9-8-62
It seems the Hawks were flying early, the Dogs after that, the Cats now. Does that mean the Swans have there best to come?
who knows only time will tell
PayThePrice
4 Jul 2008, 22:43
geelong are way too good...its scary.
The TACHawks
4 Jul 2008, 22:44
I thought this could be a bit of a danger game for the Cats, but seems like they are in full force tonight. What a team. Just makes that performance against Collingwood seem all the more baffling :confused:
It's not as if the Crows are that bad...the Cats attacking AND defensive pressure is top notch...if they have a weakness, I've yet to see it.
geelong are way too good...its scary.
Thats funny because listening to some people after the premiership last year geelong only won by default as all other teams were in rebuild or on slide?
Macquarie Eagle
4 Jul 2008, 22:48
Now I know why Port got rid of Symes...shocking footy brain.
The TACHawks
4 Jul 2008, 22:49
Thats funny because listening to some people after the premiership last year geelong only won by default as all other teams were in rebuild or on slide?
Yeah, we were all using the Wa$$et excuse :p
Thats funny because listening to some people after the premiership last year geelong only won by default as all other teams were in rebuild or on slide?
Not in my opinion. The Cats could put the season away if they beat the Dogs and Hawks, but if they lose either one or both, they will still be the team to beat in the finals.
LifeSpan-Void
4 Jul 2008, 22:49
Thats funny because listening to some people after the premiership last year geelong only won by default as all other teams were in rebuild or on slide?
probably not the time/place for this ;)
Yeah, we were all using the Wa$$et excuse :p
He needs to write a book:p
Goal to Corey (15 mins 3rd Qtr)
Adelaide 3-7-25
Geelong 10-10-70
Goal to Mooney (21 mins 3rd qtr)
Adelaide 3-7-25
Geelong 11-10-76
Goal to Massie (24 mins 3rd Qtr)
Adelaide 4-7-31
Geelong 11-10-76
ciaobella
4 Jul 2008, 23:00
F*ck me. If the boys actually made the most of their forward entries they would've been up by 15 goals by now.
Goal to Stokes (26 mins 3rd Qtr)
Adelaide 4-7-31
Geelong 12-10-82
THREE QUARTER TIME
Adelaide 4-8-32
Geelong 12-10-82
ciaobella
4 Jul 2008, 23:04
Cats by 50 at 3/4 time. Was a weird 3rd quarter. Not one for the highlights' reel!
McCrabb for PM
4 Jul 2008, 23:06
F*ck me. If the boys actually made the most of their forward entries they would've been up by 15 goals by now.
Not sure of stats but we are getting killed in centre clearances. This better improve before Round 17, Hawks are guns in this area.
Not sure of stats but we are getting killed in centre clearances. This better improve before Round 17, Hawks are guns in this area.
Dismissing Rd16?
A couple of records to keep in mind going into the last quarter
Adelaide's lowest score against Geelong: 5-8(38) at Kardinia Park 1994 (Geelong won by 53 points that day)
Adelaide's lowest score at AAMI Staidum: 6-8(44) vs Brisbane in 1999 (Brisbane won by 39 points)
Goal to Stokes (40 secs final qtr)
Adelaide 4-8-32
Geelong 13-10-88
Lonergan kicks his 4th (2 mins final qtr)
Adelaide 4-8-32
Geelong 14-10-94
Chapman kicks another (3 goals in 4 mins final qtr)
Adelaide 4-8-32
Geelong 15-10-100
<yawn>. How boring is this game? I can't believe I tipped the Crows for an upset. When's Bomber gonna start eating? Has he had dinner yet?
ciaobella
4 Jul 2008, 23:23
How many f*cking turnovers have we had tonight. Call me harsh but if we turn it over this much against the Hawks or the Dogs they'll nail us.
Goal to Edwards (13 mins final qtr)
Adelaide 5-8-38
Geelong 15-12-102
<yawn>. How boring is this game? I can't believe I tipped the Crows for an upset. When's Bomber gonna start eating? Has he had dinner yet?
Not boring for a cats supporter!
Think they showed Bomber eating something at the end of half time and a sip of soft drink too...!
F*ck me. If the boys actually made the most of their forward entries they would've been up by 15 goals by now.
Inside 50's are even:confused:
Maric goals (15 mins final qtr)
Adelaide 6-8-44
Geelong 15-12-102
Crowd 44377
Stokes Goals (18 mins final qtr)
Adelaide 6-8-44
Geelong 16-14-110
Johncock goals (20 mins final qtr)
Adelaide 7-8-50
Geelong 16-14-110
Duskfire
4 Jul 2008, 23:35
Cheers for giving us constant updates MRobbo. I know if the position was reversed I would be away from the computer kicking the wall or something.