Welcome to the year of the Carr. Here's to a new era. How do you think it'll start?
Last year we voted for a Top 8 of:
Bris
Geel
Coll
Syd
Freo
Hawks
Port
GWS
So we missed Adelaide and GC. To be fair, there were only 11 teams we collectively gave a real chance, the above and Carlton. So whilst...
Last time we suffered such a heavy defeat in round 1 was 2011, 75 points to Collingwood at Marvel. We went on to win 3 games for the year.
In 2000 we suffered a 94 point loss to open Vs Essendon, we then proceeded to go 1-10-1.
Im not sure 2025 will be that bad, we're probably still too good...
Another year, another chance to make fools of ourselves.
Last year we voted for a Top 8 of:
Bris
Coll
Port
Carlton
GWS
Sydney
Adelaide
Melb
We missed Geelong, Western Bulldogs & the Hawks. The Hawks the big surprise. EskimoPAFC the only one to nail the Hawks. I picked them for the spoon, so...
Have at it.
Didn't come to play.
All our gameplan flaws exposed once again on the big stage in the same sort of way they have been for years. All the good signs in our end to the season, undone by 2 smashings in 3 weeks when it mattered.
Sack Hinkley.
Incredibly Ken Hinkley breaks the record for the most unsuccessful coach in history tonight, with game 260.
Additionally Travis Boak breaks the record of the most games for the PAFC at AFL level.
A truly memorable occasion. Played in the monsoon that Port games somehow bring on even in the...
Coaches need to look at how we were beaten, adjust our defensive mechanics, and the team needs to respond against Collingwood.
Best case scenario is that this is just a poor night, we have been up for a long time, and all the skill errors, the game style flaws and the complete lack of intensity...
Another year, another chance to make fools of ourselves.
For the record, last year we voted for a Top 8 of:
Melb
Bris
WB
Port
Sydney
Rich
GWS
Ess/Geel - Split for 8th
We missed Collingwood and Freo.
Only 21 of the 36 voters went for Geelong
So our prediction thread has gone:
2022: 5 of 8...
Well it took 12 mins of playing time for the game to be over. Guess its an improvement on the Prelim.
0-5 here we are. That was a coach killing 1st term if I've ever seen one.
Tank time.
#sackhinkley
The pre-season has now officially come to an end and that time has come again to demonstrate your incredible knowledge and foresight, just fluke a few guesses, or make a fool of yourself. Either way put your thoughts out there!
For the record, last year we voted for a Top 8 of:
Brisbane
Port...
We should really start a thread on this whole media sensoring our club is trying to do. I'm embarrassed at all the propaganda that has come out since the loss, as well as the pressure the club is putting on the media, it's ridiculous.
Those inside the club have their bloody heads in the sand...
That time has come again to demonstrate your incredible knowledge and foresight, just fluke a few guesses, or make a fool of yourself. Either way put your thoughts out there!
For the record, last year we voted for a Top 8 of:
West Coast
Collingwood
Richmond
GWS
Brisbane
W Bulldogs
Port
Geelong...
Have at it boys and girls. Time to make ourselves look silly again.
For the record, last year we voted for a Top 8 of:
Collingwood
WCE
Richmond
Adelaide
GWS
Melb
Geel
Ess
So our prediction thread has gone:
2019: 6 of 8
2018: 5 of 8
2017: 6 of 8
2016: 5 of 8
So going by that trend, we're...
I'm going to start this thread with some glowing figures about our coach Ken Hinkley. A coach at the top of his game!
I want you to then add your favourite stats. I'm sure we're going to find a few gems.
In 2014 we were sitting 2 games a top the table, past mid year and still finished 5th...
Of all the weeks, and of all of the games, I score the privilege of the preview for this one.....
Where do I even begin with this Port Adelaide team...
One week this team can play like the great Port Adelaide sides of 2001-2004, then the next it's as bad as the embarrasment of 2011-2012...
Expectation is up.
We're being talked up throughout the media everywhere, and performing well despite missing some key players.
Are we going to come crashing down to earth at our bogey ground or are we going to rise to a new level and show we have truly improved.
In 11 hrs, we're going to get...
Have at it boys and girls. Time to make ourselves look silly again.
For the record, last year we voted for a Top 8 of:
Port
Richmond
GWS
Sydney
Adelaide
Geelong
Essendon
Melbourne
So we got 5/8, in 2017 we got 6/8 and 2016 we got 5/8. So it seems that every year there's a few surprises...
In the lead up to round 1, it’s again that time of year for your predictions!
Last years prediction thread can be found HERE
The 2016 Thread is HERE
As a collective group last year we voted for a top 8 of:
GWS, Syd, WB, WCE, Geel, Adel, Port, StK.
So we got 6/8. With the Dogs replaced by...
Coming from the dead, and executing at the death.
With the umpires legitimately fixing the game
And the Saints trying to choke the life out of us.
WE STILL GOT IT DONE!
We haven't won a close game since rounds 15 & 17 of 2015. We were 0-11 in games decided by 20 or less since.
This win is...
Thought I'd take a look at our qualification rules, based on the rules 'must've played more SANFL than AFL' and 'must've played 3 games post June 30'. Remembering regardless that we can only have 17 play in the finals.
********EDIT********
20 NOW QUALIFIED:
Ladhams
Eddy
Marshall
Snelling...
I guess it's that time of year to have a crack at some predictions for 2017.
Last years thread is HERE if you wish to take a look back at how badly we all did....
As a collective group last year we voted for:
Haw, Port, Freo, WCE, Geel, Syd, WB, Collingwood
So we got 5/8.
Interestingly a...
So off ya go, give us your predictions for the 2016 vault as we wait very impatiently for next week and the start of the real stuff. Vote & Comment away.
Here's mine:
I'm personally convinced that there is very little between 1st and 11th, the Hawks and Freo look like certain finalists but...
Is this going to be the place we officially talk about 'The Recruit'? I guess it is as good as any spot.
I don't have fox so I watched the online stream and was pleasantly surprised. The show was really good, a great mixture of people involved in the show and well directed with not too many...
Much love for you Neil Craig, never has it been so satisfying to watch the crows. Consistent backwards kicking, switching of the play to no one and uninspired movement of the footy with a total reluctance to kick to any contests, ahhhh beautiful to watch.
And if the totally stagnant game...
Many have been saying it for years, that he is a born AA CHB, but he's struggled to take that next step, however is he finally stepping up to the level?
If you look statistically at his nearest competitors at this current moment Harry Taylor & Heath Grundy, Chaplin stacks up fairly darn well...
What are the rules for AFL squad sizes?
38 Players + Veterans?
Can you have unlimited veterans?
How long can a player remain on a rookie list?
I'm not 100% sure but am trying to find out the basic rules and conditions on AFL squads
Firstly does anyone possess a copy of the old Crows Logos, ie. the one in the shield, and the camry crows logo? I'm looking for copies of these logos.
Also does anyone have any old SANFL logos not featured below?
I'm trying to collect a whole bunch of these logos but these are all I have...
Season Preview
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Round 1: Almost Here
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John Worsfold is a great bloke, of that there is no doubt, but after tonight I respect him much more as a person and coach.
I just returned home from the game and not only did I hear his after match press conference but I also caught his interview on 7 after the game and he was more than...
I dont know if everyone saw it but on the final siren Westhoff took an incredible mark over on the members wing.
If anyone has the game taped and can get the clip on to the net that'd be great because I'd love to see it again.
It could be a chance for mark of the year, IF, it was before the...