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2004 Crystal Ball

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Adelaide’s Ladder position after 22 rounds:
Second

Adelaide Club Champion:
Mcleod

Best Brownlow Medal Vote Getter:
Mcleod

Who’ll step aside or be sacked first? Ayres or Williams:
Williams

Which Match will Adelaide lose despite being Rank Favourites?
Round 3 Freo

Best Veteran:
Ben Hart

Best Rookie:
Brent Reily

Leading Goalkicker:
Carey

Who’ll be Reported?
Roo

Who’ll cop a long term injury? *******no moccas intended!
Clarke

Which Player will cop Ayres’s wrath in the Media?
Ronnie Burns

Pork Adelaide’s Ladder position after 22 rounds:
fourth

Which Match will Adelaide win despite being Rank Underdogs?
Round 7 Showdown

The Biggest Bombshell in the AFC for 2004 will be?
Carey Signs for another year

Most Improved Player:
Ladhams
 
Originally posted by AngelEyes
yeah? and it worked?

I nearly broke my phone the other night, when I threw it on my car passenger seat. :( stupid thing wasnt giving me the auto. speller :(
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No dont start throwing your phone around, you already know it doesnt float:D :rolleyes: ;) :p
 
Originally posted by dyertribe
We all know he'll be the first man cut at the end of the season.
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DT, could have said the same thing about Shirley & Perrie this time last year. A year is a long time in footy!
 

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Originally posted by Kane McGoodwin
DT, could have said the same thing about Shirley & Perrie this time last year. A year is a long time in footy!
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One thing that Shirley and Perrie have that Skippy doesn't is pure guts. Skippy is not soft but he doesn't have the guts or the work ethic of Sarge and Shirls.

Been hearing that both Watts and Scott Stevens have been really putting their hand up for a regular spot in 2004. Some people at AFC reckon Watts is a good chance of taking home the Rising Star Award.
 
Originally posted by Stiffy_18
One thing that Shirley and Perrie have that Skippy doesn't is pure guts. Skippy is not soft but he doesn't have the guts or the work ethic of Sarge and Shirls.

Been hearing that both Watts and Scott Stevens have been really putting their hand up for a regular spot in 2004. Some people at AFC reckon Watts is a good chance of taking home the Rising Star Award.
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Sure I'm not convinced yet that Skippy can make it either, but give the guy another year before making our minds on him & future delistings.

Everything I have heard about Watts is impressive. However, I'm not expecting him to have a major impact this year & treating any games he plays as a bonus. Scott Steven though I'm expecting to push for a regular place in the team. Hopefully will be that extra KPP we need give us flexibility to cover injuries, etc.
 
Originally posted by Kane McGoodwin
Sure I'm not convinced yet that Skippy can make it either, but give the guy another year before making our minds on him & future delistings.
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I am giving him a chance but I am saying that he will need to take his game up another level or 2 to give us a player that we can count to be part of our midfield rotation in the future.

Everything I have heard about Watts is impressive. However, I'm not expecting him to have a major impact this year & treating any games he plays as a bonus. Scott Steven though I'm expecting to push for a regular place in the team. Hopefully will be that extra KPP we need give us flexibility to cover injuries, etc.
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I never expected Watts to play this year but the more I hear about him the more I think he will get a few games. Apparently the only thing stopping him is his lack of muscle. I still think he will play in the Wizard Cup and might get a handful of games in regular season. Looking forward to seeing him develop along with Hentschel at the Eagles. Our future key forwards.

As for Scott Stevens, I expect him to become a regular. What gives him a bit of an edge over other blokes is his ability to play both up forward and down back. I get the funny feeling that he could take Sarge's spot in the 22. One worrying thing about S. Stevens is his inconsistency. Thats something that Swans didn't like about him.
 
A lot of media reports suggesting all players (except Ronnie) are performing well in PS.
Krueger, Watts, Stevens, Perrie.... all pushing for selection. However how many would make our best 22 based on 2003 form.

Injuries will dictate who gets games, who doesnt.

Really impressed with Perries effort last year, think he can continue in 2004 now he has confidence. His work effort and aerobic capacity is excellent - just needs further polishing up on skills.

Watts - hope he gets Wizard games, but would prefer he spend a year in SANFL to develop his body strength. The way he plays is open to injuries particularly as a KPP. Look at the injuries sustained by St Kildas twin towers in their first years.

Agree with everyone on Skippy. He has worked hard to get reinstated - so no question on his work ethic. Every footballer has a particular stregnth in their game style - not sure what skippys is????
 
Originally posted by Wayne's-World
A lot of media reports suggesting all players (except Ronnie) are performing well in PS.
Krueger, Watts, Stevens, Perrie.... all pushing for selection. However how many would make our best 22 based on 2003 form.

Injuries will dictate who gets games, who doesnt.

Really impressed with Perries effort last year, think he can continue in 2004 now he has confidence. His work effort and aerobic capacity is excellent - just needs further polishing up on skills.

Watts - hope he gets Wizard games, but would prefer he spend a year in SANFL to develop his body strength. The way he plays is open to injuries particularly as a KPP. Look at the injuries sustained by St Kildas twin towers in their first years.

Agree with everyone on Skippy. He has worked hard to get reinstated - so no question on his work ethic. Every footballer has a particular stregnth in their game style - not sure what skippys is????
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Virtually all the players are doing well in the pre-season, but that would be the same at any of the other 15 clubs. The art is picking the ones that are going to emerge from nowhere and step up when it's time to play.

Perrie was exactly that player last year. He's worked very hard in both the gym and on the track and his extra strength and fitness might take him to an even higher level this year. He's been staying out and practising his goal kicking after training is finished, and certainly he deserves success for effort.

Watts is going to be a gem, and I hope they just nurse him along in the SANFL until his body is ready. He's our future.

Krueger has been impressive. Superbly athletic and handles the ball beautifully below the knees for a tall guy. Definitely needs more muscle to play at AFL level and I hope he's not needed this year either.

Stevens will play at AFL level this year, probably as a 3rd tall in defence if and when the occasion demands. He has a very strong lower torso which should ensure he doesn't get brushed aside easily.

Shirley would be a monty to take Bickley's spot before Skippy. Shirls Perrie and Biglands are the three whose improved bodies reflect the hard work they have put in the gym, and I think Shirley is in for a good year. I know Skippy has worked hard as well, but barring injuries I just can't see whose spot he will take.
 
Originally posted by macca23
Shirls Perrie and Biglands are the three whose improved bodies reflect the hard work they have put in the gym.
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Saw his photo in Sunday Mail and he looks HUGE. He appears much bigger than last year. Is this the case or are my eyes playing tricks on me??????

I really hope all 3 can improve on last year. Perrie is the one that makes me nervous.

I am hoping Scott Stevens steps up and becomes the key defender that we need. Has he bulked up at all??????
 
Originally posted by macca23

Krueger has been impressive. Superbly athletic and handles the ball beautifully below the knees for a tall guy. Definitely needs more muscle to play at AFL level and I hope he's not needed this year either.

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Stiffy didnt you say this guys a dud (tongue in cheek)
 
Will Bassett be our FB this year
Given Parker is a rookie - who are our other options?

Perhaps Rutten or Bock?
 
Originally posted by Stiffy_18
Saw his photo in Sunday Mail and he looks HUGE. He appears much bigger than last year. Is this the case or are my eyes playing tricks on me??????
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He's bloody monstrous, not huge, Stiffy - and looks like he's as tough as chiselled granite.

He'll hurt a few other ruckmen when he jumps into them this year. ;)
 

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Originally posted by Wayne's-World
Will Bassett be our FB this year
Given Parker is a rookie - who are our other options?

Perhaps Rutten or Bock?
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Bassett should be a certainty for full back this year with a bit of help needed against the gorillas. Rutten would be too slow at AFL level down back, and Bock's more likely to be a tall HB flanker.
 
Originally posted by macca23
Bassett should be a certainty for full back this year with a bit of help needed against the gorillas. Rutten would be too slow at AFL level down back, and Bock's more likely to be a tall HB flanker.
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Not convinced on Ruttens pace query - as stated B4 his times appear Ok. Perhaps his turning circle is as wide as queen mary, but straightline speed OK. In which case FB could be an option.
He did play his best football for westies in defence both in 2002 and this year.

Believe Bock and S.Stevens could be vying for same role.
Still Bock would make an ideal FB - height, pace... Is he much lighter than bassett ??
 
Originally posted by Wayne's-World
Stiffy didnt you say this guys a dud (tongue in cheek)
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Never said he was a dud. My only beef was that we have recruited him as a ruckman. I am not convinced he is a full time ruckman material at AFL level. I also said he shows promise as a KPP who can pinch hit in the ruck.

Bottom Line: Good prospect as a KPP but not convinced about him becoming a full time ruckman.;)
 
Originally posted by Wayne's-World
Not convinced on Ruttens pace query - as stated B4 his times appear Ok. Perhaps his turning circle is as wide as queen mary, but straightline speed OK. In which case FB could be an option.
He did play his best football for westies in defence both in 2002 and this year.

Believe Bock and S.Stevens could be vying for same role.
Still Bock would make an ideal FB - height, pace... Is he much lighter than bassett ??
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Rutten is as slow as a snail. You can't possibly think that he has the right amout of pace to play as a FB. He would get cut up by fast leading forwards.

Have you seen SANFL Grand Final?????? His lack of pace cost Westies 4 goals.

Bassett is skinny but Bock is SUPER skinny. The only players I can see challenging as FB are Scott Stevens and Josh Krueger. Parker could be another one but he is on our rookie list.
 
Originally posted by macca23
He's bloody monstrous, not huge, Stiffy - and looks like he's as tough as chiselled granite.

He'll hurt a few other ruckmen when he jumps into them this year. ;)
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He was a big unit last year. I get the sneaky suspicion that he was told to put on a bit of beef because he might be the one that will face the gorillas.

Biglands Vs Lynch
Biglands Vs Tredrea
Biglands Vs S.Rocca

etc...

Should be interesting.:D
 
Originally posted by Stiffy_18
He was a big unit last year. I get the sneaky suspicion that he was told to put on a bit of beef because he might be the one that will face the gorillas.

Biglands Vs Lynch
Biglands Vs Tredrea
Biglands Vs S.Rocca

etc...

Should be interesting.:D
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Biglands HUGE:D :D :D :D :D :D :D Cool:cool: Lynch we have the answer for you;) :D
 

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Originally posted by Stiffy_18
He was a big unit last year. I get the sneaky suspicion that he was told to put on a bit of beef because he might be the one that will face the gorillas.

Biglands Vs Lynch
Biglands Vs Tredrea
Biglands Vs S.Rocca

etc...

Should be interesting.:D
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I'm not keen on that idea. He's been tried before in dfence and he's failed. Biglands is a good ruckman but he's not a genuine defender.

If he can turn that around this year all well and good, but on previous form I'm not convinced he's the solution.
 
Originally posted by Stiffy_18

Bassett is skinny but Bock is SUPER skinny. The only players I can see challenging as FB are Scott Stevens and Josh Krueger. Parker could be another one but he is on our rookie list.
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Ive stated B4 I think Stevens will be better suited to Adelaides Gamestyle rather than Sydney's.
He has a football brain and good skills, but I do believe his problem is pace - similar to Rutten.
Will be too slow for FB IMO

havent seen Krueger so can't comment on his preferred position yet.
 
Originally posted by Jerome
I'm not keen on that idea. He's been tried before in dfence and he's failed. Biglands is a good ruckman but he's not a genuine defender.

If he can turn that around this year all well and good, but on previous form I'm not convinced he's the solution.
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Absolutely agreed not a defenders bootlace - too reactive, so forwards get the jump and continually outsmart him.
Best chance maybe attack - but more likely bench warmer as previous seasons
 
Originally posted by Jerome
I'm not keen on that idea. He's been tried before in dfence and he's failed. Biglands is a good ruckman but he's not a genuine defender.

If he can turn that around this year all well and good, but on previous form I'm not convinced he's the solution.
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I agree 100%. Biglands doesn't need to be confused by playing him in defence when we should be developing him into our #1 ruckman for the next few years (given Clarke's pending retirement to Queensland). He is on our list as a ruckman, so we should be looking at other options for big defenders IMO.
 
Originally posted by Stiffy_18
Rutten is as slow as a snail. You can't possibly think that he has the right amout of pace to play as a FB. He would get cut up by fast leading forwards.

Have you seen SANFL Grand Final?????? His lack of pace cost Westies 4 goals.

Bassett is skinny but Bock is SUPER skinny. The only players I can see challenging as FB are Scott Stevens and Josh Krueger. Parker could be another one but he is on our rookie list.
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Hope Rutten can improve his speed & until he does he is probably best suited to FF. The likes of Lynch aren't exactly slow & would probably slaughter him.

Agree that Bock in nowhere near bulky enough for a KPP. Not convinced about him at all, but if he is to make it, likely to be as a tall flanker (like Ben Hart).

If it is felt Bassett is too light, then the best bet will probably be one of the Stevens. Hopefully Scott is up to it, otherwise we may have to sacrifice using Mark with Kenny in the key defensive posts for certain games. Should be OK if Carey, Perrie & Welsh are playing as forwards. Horses for courses.
 
Originally posted by Kane McGoodwin
Hope Rutten can improve his speed & until he does he is probably best suited to FF. The likes of Lynch aren't exactly slow & would probably slaughter him.
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I still can't see where he is too slow, maybe not fit enough. Do we have any difinitive evidence that he is slow.
Because of his build he may appear to be slow - alot of players can be deceptive in their running style/Physique.

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Agree that Bock in nowhere near bulky enough for a KPP. Not convinced about him at all, but if he is to make it, likely to be as a tall flanker (like Ben Hart)..[/QUOTE

That being the case, he has a problem. If Hentschell can't bulk up due to his back problems??? his position would appear to the same one Bock is chasing - and I would favour Hentschell at this point.
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