2020 Non-Crows AFL Discussion

[Samcro24]

The players hit the ground all the time, you don't think the grease get rubbed off???

No, it’s magic.

 

[GROTTO]

Why is it that Port seem to have won over the Vic media?

Of all days today, I saw an article about the Tippett sanctions we received in the Advertiser.

Timing is interesting........

 

[1970crow]

Because Tex has never been a good mark. The only way he would extend his career is if he became a strong marking full forward like Hawkins is. But he is too slow and can't put two arms up for a mark now.
Has shown no signs of making a remarkable recovery from his many ailments over past 3 years.

To extend his career, Tex needs to get right, lose weight and be a more mobile version of himself. The talk about playing further up the ground was the right idea as it requires a more lean, fitter and uninjured version. But reality is that he's ticked off none of those.

 

[1970crow]

Hass has f’ed him sadly. Ditto Sloane.

Club strategy favouring continuity and experience encourages playing injured players. It's not just Hass, it's the selection philosophy and the players themselves. They're all responsible.

 

[Southerntakeover]

Of all days today, I saw an article about the Tippett sanctions we received in the Advertiser.

Timing is interesting........

TBH, it's amazing we don't talk about them less. Like those lost draft picks have nothing to do with where we're currently at.

 

[1970crow]

So what's the excuse since we left the SANFL which was a long time ago. Ironically we were a better run club under the SANFL

It's pretty simple. We were the SANFL's cash cow, our board were accountable to someone very close to them that was desperate for beans. Now they're accountable to the AFL, who only care if we're embarrassing them or start needing special funding. And it's hard to fall that low with league leading season tickets sales and crowds. But we're giving it a red hot go.

 

[ThePrideOf]

Full credit goes to Scott's coaching as well as Kens lack of. They negated Dixon perfectly and they also moved the port mugs all over the park... they looked tired... this could be because they are not really resting any players.. will be interesting at the end if they are there... I think the other teams are deeper even collingwood when they are full strength can beat anyone on tehir day... F*ck the power.

 

[footy4ever]

Of all days today, I saw an article about the Tippett sanctions we received in the Advertiser.

Timing is interesting........

Yes...because that’s news..I wonder if they’ve got another camp article in them.

 

[johnnypanther]

To extend his career, Tex needs to get right, lose weight and be a more mobile version of himself. The talk about playing further up the ground was the right idea as it requires a more lean, fitter and uninjured version. But reality is that he's ticked off none of those.

Without knowing his underlying injury issues, i think that Tex should do something similar to what Boak/Dixon did during last off-season to get supremely fit.
IMO Tex still is an integral part of the team but needs to get fit and play/attack the ball more - address such things as to why his kicking has gone off, why continually going for a mark one-handed, why the focus on body blocks in some contested situations instead of getting the ball etc

 

[Punchy Bassett]

It's pretty simple. We were the SANFL's cash cow, our board were accountable to someone very close to them that was desperate for beans. Now they're accountable to the AFL, who only care if we're embarrassing them or start needing special funding. And it's hard to fall that low with league leading season tickets sales and crowds. But we're giving it a red hot go.

Our board was accountable that sentence sums it all up, when they were accountable things were semi decently run since they've had a free reign it's gone to shit

 

[1970crow]

Our board was accountable that sentence sums it all up, when they were accountable things were semi decently run since they've had a free reign it's gone to sh*t

Yep, even if they were ultimately accountable to a parasite, they were accountable.

 

[RePete]

What's the deal with Carltons players attached to the Gibbs deal? Liam Stocker and LObrien - neither look to have played an AFL game this year. Paddy Dow has only played one game as well - in emergencies this week. These are 2nd and 3rd year, first round players and they are not getting a game - whats up with this?

 

[cm_perfect]

Driving back from Port Augusta with a Pear supporting colleague. I have control of the tunes..every third song this seems to pop up.

 

[Crow_68]

What's the deal with Carltons players attached to the Gibbs deal? Liam Stocker and LObrien - neither look to have played an AFL game this year. Paddy Dow has only played one game as well - in emergencies this week. These are 2nd and 3rd year, first round players and they are not getting a game - whats up with this?

Carlton’s player development has been as poor as ours currently is.


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[BACCS]

Brisbane’s kicking for goal is seriously deplorable this year

 

[footy4ever]

Without knowing his underlying injury issues, i think that Tex should do something similar to what Boak/Dixon did during last off-season to get supremely fit.
IMO Tex still is an integral part of the team but needs to get fit and play/attack the ball more - address such things as to why his kicking has gone off, why continually going for a mark one-handed, why the focus on body blocks in some contested situations instead of getting the ball etc

And also why he consistently kicks into the man on the mark. The most infuriating mistake in football.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Top eight looks just about set IMO. The Bulldogs might scrape in, but their forward line isn't good enough to trouble the best sides.

Naughton back will help as Bruce has been ordinary.

 

[Redline]

Given he only had three kicks last night imagine how bad Dixon's game would of been if he didn't have such a big pre season.

 

[mistylake]

Sounds like Sam Jacobs isn’t getting any better. These cooked players are Money grubbing frauds for continuing on. We also have a few.

 

[BACCS]

Will the two Queensland clubs end up playing 15 of 17 games in their home state?

 

[1990crow]

Go Dee's win helps GWS pick

 

[Scorpus]

Lions have real Crows vibes about them

Bit of flat track about them
Poor goal kick accuracy
Have the odd game where they are absolutely putrid
Struggle to get up against the bad teams

 

[BACCS]

Lions have real Crows vibes about them

Bit of flat track about them
Poor goal kick accuracy
Have the odd game where they are absolutely putrid
Struggle to get up against the bad teams

The Crows had a good record against the top sides in 2017, Brisbane aren’t even close to that level.

 

[1990crow]

Lions have real Crows vibes about them

Bit of flat track about them
Poor goal kick accuracy
Have the odd game where they are absolutely putrid
Struggle to get up against the bad teams

Noble effect

 

[PCORF]

Brisbane lucky. North played better I thought, dominated disposals. North showed up today. Nice grab by Cameron though earlier in the game.