Preview R11: Changes v Richmond

[Geoffa32]

Looks like we won't be playing at home next week either then.

Collingwood won't be allowed here if we weren't given an exemption for this week's game.

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[BronCrow]

Looks like we won't be playing at home next week either then.

Collingwood won't be allowed here if we weren't given an exemption for this week's game.

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We have the Saints the week after in Cairns don't we?

They may look at swapping them around.

 

[Vhaluus]

We have the Saints the week after in Cairns don't we?

They may look at swapping them around.

Wait Crows are playing in Cairns? How did I miss that on the fixture.

I miss out on seeing them this weekend but get to see them in a few weeks... bloody happy with that.

 

[ams4crows]

Ok NSW Crows fans, this is your time to shine! Get there on Sunday in Numbers and make it loud!

 

[RoweyThePainter]

Ok NSW Crows fans, this is your time to shine! Get there on Sunday in Numbers and make it loud! ❤

Is there any AFL ground we don't play on this year?

 

[BronCrow]

Wait Crows are playing in Cairns? How did I miss that on the fixture.

I miss out on seeing them this weekend but get to see them in a few weeks... bloody happy with that.

If you will be in Cairns between the Queen's Birthday Long Weekend that is correct.

AFL Fixture 2021: Crows’ fixture revealed

Adelaide's opening six games are locked in for 2021

www.afc.com.au

 

[BronCrow]

Is there any AFL ground we don't play on this year?

North Hobart Oval?

 

[jenny61_99]

We have the Saints the week after in Cairns don't we?

They may look at swapping them around.

Noooooooo

 

[RoweyThePainter]

North Hobart Oval?

Think Cairns, Ballarat, Marvel and MCG on run home. Could be worse, then again who knows.

 

[1970crow]

Looks like we won't be playing at home next week either then.

Collingwood won't be allowed here if we weren't given an exemption for this week's game.

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two neutral games in place of one home and one away has a nice yin and yang feel about it.

 

[CrowBloke]

Wow, great article. When was the last time you read a thorough major media piece on the AFC that wasn't bad news? I really enjoyed reading that, not least because Tex deserves more respect from the non-Crows fraternity.

Yeah, I really enjoyed it too, thanks.
The ABC doesn't have generally the same anti-Crows agenda as the VFL-centric media.

 

[RoweyThePainter]

Wow, great article. When was the last time you read a thorough major media piece on the AFC that wasn't bad news? I really enjoyed reading that, not least because Tex deserves more respect from the non-Crows fraternity.

True but it means nothing now. He has put people in a position where they have no choice but to say nice things.

The time to respect him and show love was the last couple of years. Things were impossibly hard and he was struggling but kept fronting up and showing the way. Massive respect from me for that.

 

[brucetiki]

Looks like we won't be playing at home next week either then.

Collingwood won't be allowed here if we weren't given an exemption for this week's game.

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By then the border will probably be reopened though (subject to players being tested and getting a negative result)

 

[subaru]

Night lights, blankies, teddies packed with them I hope
Couple of nights away from home ..... they’ll be fraught !

 

[Golumless]

Spoiler from the presser is (at least) O'Connor out - Hamill in.

Didn't mention whether Hamill is the sub or not.

 

[Godallblighty]

True but it means nothing now. He has put people in a position where they have no choice but to say nice things.

The time to respect him and show love was the last couple of years. Things were impossibly hard and he was struggling but kept fronting up and showing the way. Massive respect from me for that.

I largely agree. I think the media has been unfair to him. I suspect his legacy upon retirement will be regarded more respectfully. Too late perhaps, but still meaningful.

 

[Geoffa32]

By then the border will probably be reopened though (subject to players being tested and getting a negative result)

Hope so.

I have a trip to Melbourne June long weekend.
Looking dicey at the moment.

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[RoweyThePainter]

I largely agree. I think the media has been unfair to him. I suspect his legacy upon retirement will be regarded more respectfully. Too late perhaps, but still meaningful.

Absolutely. Think most real footy fans did love him all along and he will def be lauded once retires.

In fairness playing when he almost literally couldn't move didn't help. Became a laughing stock unfairly for uncompetitive efforts. Should have learnt from Mumford management to an extent.

The way he kicked the winning goal last week, could he BE calmer ... that was amazing, and ball to boot perfection, the timing. So underrated how he times the ball.

 

[jackster83]

Sunday game so only a squad will be named.

Wonder how many players we're flying over.

 

[Danger in Texas]

Spoiler from the presser is (at least) O'Connor out - Hamill in.

Didn't mention whether Hamill is the sub or not.

Pretty much what it should be. Happy with this

 

[GameofSloanes]

Looks like we won't be playing at home next week either then.

Collingwood won't be allowed here if we weren't given an exemption for this week's game.

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If the lockdown in vic is over then it will go ahead
Lets hope so and not even for footy reasons

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Looks like we won't be playing at home next week either then.

Collingwood won't be allowed here if we weren't given an exemption for this week's game.

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The AFL will need to reschedule with the byes & also the 6 teams remaining in Victoria will need to play between themselves until border restrictions are lifted.

 

[WeeBlake]

True but it means nothing now. He has put people in a position where they have no choice but to say nice things.

The time to respect him and show love was the last couple of years. Things were impossibly hard and he was struggling but kept fronting up and showing the way. Massive respect from me for that.

I have never understood why ppl seem to hate him so much

 

[Brenton Davy]

I have never understood why ppl seem to hate him so much

Most that do call him a bogan and most of them are bigger bogans than Tex could ever be. I’m looking at you Port supporters...

 

[Godallblighty]

Absolutely. Think most real footy fans did love him all along and he will def be lauded once retires.

In fairness playing when he almost literally couldn't move didn't help. Became a laughing stock unfairly for uncompetitive efforts. Should have learnt from Mumford management to an extent.

The way he kicked the winning goal last week, could he BE calmer ... that was amazing, and ball to boot perfection, the timing. So underrated how he times the ball.

I've been as frustrated as anyone with his form the last couple of years. He's clearly been hampered and it's been horrible to watch him lumbering around, not jumping, going for one handed marks. We should absolutely have managed him better. But I've been every bit as frustrated with the media questioning his leadership, piling on some inconsequential tweet, and offering limited recognition of the burden he bore as captain. He's a good man I think, and been a terrific player. A great goal kicker, yes, but his field kicking and super-smart handballing are top shelf. I hope we can keep him injury-free and he can go out like a champion.