News Brad Crouch decision (ADL chickenshit, decline to match, receive 23)

[1970crow]

5 guys so far. Atkins, Hartigan, Kelly, Lynch and Crouch. All very well deserved and probably a good 5 more to come

Tex, Stengle and Sloane for sure. He'll pot us when doing JJ and Betts as well given we're paying their salary.

 

[SaltPeter]

Tex, Stengle and Sloane for sure. He'll pot us when doing JJ and Betts as well given we're paying their salary.

Stengle hasn't played enough games to make the bottom 50

Sloane and Tex are locks though

 

[1970crow]

Stengle hasn't played enough games to make the bottom 50

Sloane and Tex are locks though

He makes exceptions though. Not enough games with a DUI and a coke bust, he's a lock. Rare air.

 

[SaltPeter]

He makes exceptions though. Not enough games with a DUI and a coke bust, he's a lock. Rare air.

Already through to the keeper I think

Sloane will/should go higher as the captain .. think a few Geelong players may feature in the top 10

 

[1970crow]

Already through to the keeper I think

Sloane will/should go higher as the captain .. think a few Geelong players may feature in the top 10

I really thought Brad would be higher. Shopping himself for Max $ and getting caught with coke. Writes itself.

 

[Scorpus]

Tex, Stengle and Sloane for sure. He'll pot us when doing JJ and Betts as well given we're paying their salary.

You're forgetting Gibbs too

 

[jackster83]

You're forgetting Gibbs too

Seedsman a chance too.

 

[SaltPeter]

Seedsman a chance too.

didn't play enough games

 

[Scorpus]

didn't play enough games

Nah he qualifies, has played over 20 games of AFL and at least one match this year

 

[Mutineer]

Saint Crouch making early impression at new club

Saints coach Brett Ratten impressed with former Crow and says Dan Hannebery's influence on the playing group is similar to that of Luke Hodge at the Hawks.

www.theage.com.au

High-profile St Kilda midfield recruit Brad Crouch

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Brad Crouch

Age

30

Ht

186cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

26.1

5star

K

12.1

4star

HB

14.0

5star

M

2.7

3star

T

5.5

5star

CL

5.0

5star

D

20.3

5star

K

11.1

4star

HB

9.1

5star

M

1.5

2star

T

3.9

5star

CL

4.6

5star

D

21.6

5star

K

10.0

4star

HB

11.6

5star

M

3.4

4star

T

4.2

5star

CL

2.6

5star

is moving well and in good shape, according to coach Brett Ratten

Brett Ratten

Age

52

Ht

184cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

22.4

5star

K

12.1

4star

HB

10.3

5star

M

2.9

3star

T

3.0

5star

No current season stats available

D

26.4

5star

K

13.8

5star

HB

12.6

5star

M

3.4

4star

T

1.6

4star

. While Crouch, along with the majority of senior players, aren’t due back until after Christmas, the former Adelaide star has trained at Moorabbin several times, impressing both new teammates and coaches.
Crouch was initially touted to move to Geelong, but St Kilda, who were interested in him 12 months earlier, made a late play in this year's trade period to bolster their midfield grunt.
Crouch will slot in at centre bounces alongside fellow bull Jack Steele

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Jack Steele

Age

28

Ht

187cm

Wt

90kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

20.9

5star

K

8.7

3star

HB

12.2

5star

M

3.7

4star

T

6.8

5star

CL

3.6

5star

D

21.3

5star

K

10.0

4star

HB

11.3

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

5.8

5star

CL

4.6

5star

D

16.8

4star

K

5.0

2star

HB

11.8

5star

M

2.6

3star

T

6.4

5star

CL

3.6

5star

, who is fresh off finishing third in the Brownlow Medal and winning the club’s best and fairest.
Ratten said the initial signs from Crouch had been excellent.
He’s moving really well,” Ratten said. “He’s in good shape, he’s going to fit in really well.

 

[Red mist]

Coke is so rife in the AFL, I doubt it was a factor; it's just keeping up appearances to act like anybody gives a sh*t.

I don’t give a s**t about his proclivities.
In the end his actions had a part in devaluation of our draft hand timed ten with AFL house supping in the smokers lounge with a fatty.
It’s taking a stringy s**t on your way out. He may have loved his time but his exit was shitfull. He can GAGF

 

[Sidthehat]

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/01/18/crouchs-frustrations-prior-to-crows-exit/

Best for both parties that he's gone.

 

[Mr_Moogle]

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/01/18/crouchs-frustrations-prior-to-crows-exit/

Best for both parties that he's gone.

At least now we can focus on developing mids that can actually develop muscle and not break down every 5 seconds.

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/01/18/crouchs-frustrations-prior-to-crows-exit/

Best for both parties that he's gone.

The guy is an A grade flog

He says probably wanted the move two years ago however reality is he instructed his manager to try and get a deal done with Adelaide

He was also frustrated with our decline but showed no leadership in mentoring young players other than snorting and drinking

I hope this wanted to play in a decent team environment comment spurs on our playing group

On SM-G973F using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[hey shorty]

I can understand his frustration, but they had their chance and blew it.

 

[hey shorty]

The guy is an A grade flog

He says probably wanted the move two years ago however reality is he instructed his manager to try and get a deal done with Adelaide

He was also frustrated with our decline but showed no leadership in mentoring young players other than snorting and drinking

I hope this wanted to play in a decent team environment comment spurs on our playing group

On SM-G973F using BigFooty.com mobile app

He realises he moved to St Kilda doesn't he ??

I mean they were the only ones who seriously wanted him enough, Geelong even went with a couple of 30+ outside runners instead.

 

[Thetrader15]

The guy is an A grade flog

He says probably wanted the move two years ago however reality is he instructed his manager to try and get a deal done with Adelaide

He was also frustrated with our decline but showed no leadership in mentoring young players other than snorting and drinking

I hope this wanted to play in a decent team environment comment spurs on our playing group

On SM-G973F using BigFooty.com mobile app

He didn't say that. he said he felt like he was getting run down and probably did need a fresh start. IMO, this is code for he was becoming comfortable but wasn't until he was pushed that he realised it would be a good thing.

He'd been as certain as any player that he wanted to stay in his comfort zone, but got moved out and is now reflecting.

 

[Mutineer]

He realises he moved to St Kilda doesn't he ??

I mean they were the only ones who seriously wanted him enough, Geelong even went with a couple of 30+ outside runners instead.

Of course he was frustrated....Our fitness/rehab/medical crews totally ****ed him over with his groins. Advising him against surgery and poking endless needles/painkillers into him eventually leading him to miss a whole season. In the end he had to insist that they went down the surgery route. Too bloody right he was frustrated.

 

[Thetrader15]

I can understand his frustration, but they had their chance and blew it.

Literally!

 

[hey shorty]

Of course he was frustrated....Our fitness/rehab/medical crews totally f’ed him over with his groins. Advising him against surgery and poking endless needles/painkillers into him eventually leading him to miss a whole season. In the end he had to insist that they went down the surgery route. Too bloody right he was frustrated.

Nothing about consistently coming back in average shape or poor decisions Bicks ??

Of course not.

 

[Mr_Moogle]

Nothing about consistently coming back in average shape or poor decisions Bicks ??

Of course not.

I know right. Brad himself admitted he was pathetic in the gym.

 

[Mutineer]

Nothing about consistently coming back in average shape or poor decisions Bicks ??

Of course not.

Rubbish.

Burton and his crew absolutely ****ed him and quite a few others as well.

 

[hey shorty]

Rubbish.

Burton and his crew absolutely f’ed him and quite a few others as well.

Are you moving in with Brad ??

He's openly admitted he's not the best trainer, and hates the gym.

You can be SOOOOO defensive at times.

 

[hey shorty]

Typical Bicks, can't pick on his favourites despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary

Can't wait for the next reaction

 

[Mr_Moogle]

Rubbish.

Burton and his crew absolutely f’ed him and quite a few others as well.

Brad has mentioned being poor in the gym before. I can't remember exactly where/when he said it.