Preview R16: Changes vs. Richmond Tigers (after the bye)

[1970crow]

The selections of a coach genuinely worried we might lose to Richmond again

It’d be no different if we were playing west coast eagles reserves at home with a 10 goal head start every quarter.

 

[Scorpus]

It’d be no different if we were playing west coast eagles reserves at home with a 10 goal head start every quarter.

He is worried we might lose every game we play

 

[Huang LoWel]

Is it weird that Nicks said he is "pleasantly surprised" that Curtin re-signed? A weird statement. Or am I being too picky?

That is a weird thing to say, but not surprisingly weird given it came out of Nick's mouth.

Hopefully, my take on the situation is correct and as follows:

Curtin to Justin Reid and his manager: " Why should I resign, Nicks has limited my development and lucky not to have de-valued my worth to the rest of the competition, similar to what he is doing to C Edwards, Z Taylor and O Ryan and, and, and"

Justin Reid to Curtin and manager: " Don't worry, keep it quiet but you will have a new coach next year who sees awesome potential in you and a future captain of this club."

...........if only.

 

[1970crow]

He is worried we might lose every game we play

He is a coward, there’s no doubt about that.

 

[SellarStardom]

Smith sub. Bench of Peatling, Rachelle, Hinge and Jones

 

[Geoffa32]

Jones and Murphy.... lol

 

[Crows I Am]

The biggest gripe I have with Nicks pressers is his constant need to immediately throw in negatives and downplay the younger players as soon as he's asked about them. Just can't help himself.

I heard him speak about the Curtin extension today, he mentioned that he still has a lot to work on... why does he feel the need to say anything like that after an such a positive announcement.

 

[whitey_1975]

Chayce Jones if he does get a gig FFS give him a decent crack in the midfield, given the Tigers midfield is actually one of their strengths.

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Lol he ain't a midfielders arseh*le, hell hes a shit SANFL mid. Get off the crack

 

[MRB37]

I heard him speak about the Curtin extension today, he mentioned that he still has a lot to work on... why does he feel the need to say anything like that after an such a positive announcement.

Exactly. Should be a moment to celebrate and he immediately feels the need to go down that path. And it happens all the time.

It's not hard to just tweak the phrasing slightly. Go from "he has more to work on in his game" to "He's got so much potential to grow as a player" or something.

 

[ams4crows]

I know, you were surprised, Lairds injured, surely Nicks would back him in...and you were right.

No way Laird is taking a match off, he can see we survived his mate being out, he isn't taking the chance to put his hand up and say he needs a rest, besides, his shoulders too sore to raise his hand

Sorry it's my fault I genuinely thought he would be out with the shoulder that he himself said was sore still

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

VB: Peatling for Pedlar

FFS get Murphy out!!

Taylor can do anything Murphy can & plenty more because he has actual skills.

 

[Scorpus]

Lol he ain't a midfielders arseh*le, hell hes a shit SANFL mid. Get off the crack

SANFL stats in the midfield are irrelevant at AFL level as we just saw from bringing in Murphy who is our highest possession winner at the lower level

 

[thebirdman 24]

I’ll save my full melts for tomorrow.

Murphy out will be a positive. Jones in will be disappointing.

 

[Mutineer]

SANFL stats in the midfield are irrelevant at AFL level as we just saw from bringing in Murphy who is our highest possession winner at the lower level

Did Murphy play midfield when he was promoted?

 

[Scorpus]

Did Murphy play midfield when he was promoted?

Exactly

 

[whitey_1975]

SANFL stats in the midfield are irrelevant at AFL level as we just saw from bringing in Murphy who is our highest possession winner at the lower level

Is that cause like Jones we play him as a mid in the SANFL, giving them opportunity when they are delist material, instead of Taylor or Dowling or Edwards who actually may have a future.

 

[Bovo]

Disgusting selections yet again.

Soz mate. I was more bewildered by Burgess as an inclusion. I didn’t mean to singly out your post

 

[MRB37]

I’ll save my full melts for tomorrow.

Murphy out will be a positive. Jones in will be disappointing.

If Jones is in its absolutely last chance saloon territory for him you'd think.

 

[Crows I Am]

When Nicks is asked about Edwards in a press conference he usually remarks he was a fine premiership player with the Crows

Reporter - "ah no we are talking about Charlie..."

Nicks - "he was a great player too, shame he left for Brisbane though"

Reporter - "No I'm referring to Charlie Edwards, from your SANFL side"

Nicks -

 

[thebirdman 24]

Is that cause like Jones we play him as a mid in the SANFL, giving them opportunity when they are delist material, instead of Taylor or Dowling or Edwards who actually may have a future.

It is similar to playing McHenry last year.

 

[adelaidecrows]

The selections of a coach genuinely worried we might lose to Richmond again

Looks like its Peatling for Pedlar. Thats the only change. Murphy probably likely Sub. Hopefully I am wrong but you are mistaken if he selects his sides on being worried about losing to a certain team, he selects his sides because he fears losing period and is trying to play it as safe as possible. Cant be his fault, he selected his most experienced team. Even though we could put Dowling, Edwards into the side and we might end up being more dynamic. But rolling the dice on a 7 disposal specialist in Murphy is a winner every day of the week.

Burgess is an interesting one, maybe they are thinking about giving Tex an extra break.

 

[adelaidecrows]

He is worried we might lose every game we play

10000% It is looking increasingly likely he has picked a squad with which to select the best 23 from and its a certainty Dowling and Edwards arent in it, a spectacular **** up if thats the case.

 

[1970crow]

Smith sub. Bench of Peatling, Rachelle, Hinge and Jones

Doubt Jones overtakes Murphy

 

[Saliba]

Reporter - "ah no we are talking about Charlie..."

Nicks - "he was a great player too, shame he left for Brisbane though"

Reporter - "No I'm referring to Charlie Edwards, from your SANFL side"

Nicks -

Wow! You are so funny

 

[Bovo]

When Nicks is asked about Edwards in a press conference he usually remarks he was a fine premiership player with the Crows

Does he finish with “but he was no McLeod”?