Strategy 2022 Planning Thread

[Seymour Skinner]

 

[buttox]

Didn't a leg fracture halt his 2021 season .....wonder if it's the same injury done again ?

The pies getting smashed hard.
It sucks to see SC royalty go down.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

The pies getting smashed hard.
It sucks to see SC royalty go down.

I'm interested in how the new Coach uses Grundy .....Buckley's gameplan seemed to involve Grundy heavily in general field play .....the interim coach appeared not to use Grundy as much, as a marking target, for other players to stream past for the receive

COLL posters would have a better idea

 

[rocker_oz33]

This could be even better news for the Pies rookies

Blow for Pies star after training mishap

Collingwood captain Scott Pendlebury won’t train again until 2022 after suffering a leg fracture.

www.news.com.au

Pendles is a season campaigner.
He'll play Rd 1. IMO

 

[buttox]

I'm interested in how the new Coach uses Grundy .....Buckley's gameplan seemed to involve Grundy heavily in general field play .....the interim coach appeared not to use Grundy as much for other players to stream past for the receive

COLL posters would have a better idea

I think he rucks 90% of the game.
There midfield has taken hit after hit this offseason.
I don't think they can afford to put Grundy anywhere else.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

I think he rucks 90% of the game.
There midfield has taken hit after hit this offseason.
I don't think they can afford to put Grundy anywhere else.

I wasn't referring to Grundy being used in a different role .....moreso whether the coach plays thru Grundy as a marking target ....i'm sure he'll ruck 100%

For example ...at the Crows, they don't involve ROB in chains coming out of DEF .....pretty obvious why (poor disposal / slow reactions)
I just didn't see Grundy involved in chains of play under Harvey ...to the same degree as under Buckley

 

[buttox]

I wasn't referring to Grundy being used in a different role .....moreso whether the coach plays thru Grundy as a marking target ....i'm sure he'll ruck 100%

For example ...at the Crows, they don't involve ROB in chains coming out of DEF .....pretty obvious why (poor disposal / slow reactions)
I just didn't see Grundy involved in chains of play under Harvey ...to the same degree as under Buckley

What is the other option?
Cameron, Mihocek, Cox?
You would think Grundy would be a better option than all those.
The pies are not exactly flush with tall marking options.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

What is the other option?
Cameron, Mihocek, Cox?
You would think Grundy would be a better option than all those.
The pies are not exactly flush with tall marking options.

Well Harvey looked to have waves of players streaming out of def .....rather than a predictable kick to Grundy and then run and receive

you're correct re marking players .....but so are the Crows in the midfield .....our marking players are wingmen / flankers , which makes for an interesting team structure .....with mids being recruited smaller & quicker

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Well Harvey looked to have waves of players streaming out of def .....rather than a predictable kick to Grundy and then run and receive

you're correct re marking players .....but so are the Crows in the midfield .....our marking players are wingmen / flankers , which makes for an interesting team structure .....with mids being recruited smaller & quicker

This is a good point. Grundy's ability to play like another mid was what made him SP. He's not a dominant tap ruckman. I wonder if his injury led to the lack of involvement? Big watch in PS as if he's back to his best he's underpriced.

 

[rocker_oz33]

This is a good point. Grundy's ability to play like another mid was what made him SP. He's not a dominant tap ruckman. I wonder if his injury led to the lack of involvement? Big watch in PS as if he's back to his best he's underpriced.

Unlike Gawn Grundy undies going to ruck 90 % of the game.
Just depends if hes going to be able to play as a extra mid ...racking up numbers and SC points.

 

[Deliverance]

Did Stef Martin retire?

 

[BuckleysBrigade]

Didn't a leg fracture halt his 2021 season .....wonder if it's the same injury done again ?

Apparently it is the same leg, same fracture - bit concerning! Pendles retiring will be like the Queen dying (well, for pies fans )

 

[BuckleysBrigade]

Yeah very good, they said that if the Hawks were in finals contention he would've played the last part of the season.

He's 100% ready to go. Think he'll be around $420k ish, others would know.

Right on cue!

‘A shining light for the group’: Docherty welcomed back to Blues training

Coleman medallist Harry McKay says Blues co-captain Sam Docherty - having battled testicular cancer for a second time - has been at the club daily and could resume running soon.

www.theage.com.au

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Right on cue!

‘A shining light for the group’: Docherty welcomed back to Blues training

Coleman medallist Harry McKay says Blues co-captain Sam Docherty - having battled testicular cancer for a second time - has been at the club daily and could resume running soon.

www.theage.com.au

Be interesting if they make him captain. The big worry with Sicily is getting sent forward. Surely if he's the skipper he stays in his best position?

 

[Better Loosen Up]

Right on cue!

‘A shining light for the group’: Docherty welcomed back to Blues training

Coleman medallist Harry McKay says Blues co-captain Sam Docherty - having battled testicular cancer for a second time - has been at the club daily and could resume running soon.

www.theage.com.au

Captain?

 

[Northernsoul74]

Did Stef Martin retire?

No.

 

[enobrien]

Not interested in Sicily at all.

- Off injury
- Durability has already been a concern of his
- Role?
- Scoring power in a team with a lot of young and promising defenders

 

[Raveneyes]

Pendles will be back in full training after the Christmas break. Didn't even have a moonboot at training.
Not that he's relevant fantasy-wise anymore.
But maybe one last hurrah next year when he's DEF/MID

 

[Raveneyes]

Not sure that this is the way to go this year.
Might take a punt on punting big Max, and saving money on R2.

 

[ForeverHardcore]

My two cents on grundy

while he’s on 1 million a year as the franchise player the pies aren’t playing him like Rob in chains around the ground.

Grundy will be integral for them again and average 120+ comfortably imo
He will have times he looks lazy but I can still see him having 20+ Touches regularly. He’s in that leadership bracket at collingwood now and they need him to be elite

Happy if people by pass him in 2022
I certainly won’t be

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Adelaide senior coach Matthew Nicks

Matthew Nicks

Age

48

Ht

187cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.6

3star

K

9.4

4star

HB

4.2

3star

M

4.1

4star

T

1.7

4star

G

0.7

4star

No current season stats available

D

6.6

2star

K

4.4

2star

HB

2.2

2star

M

2.2

3star

T

1.4

4star

G

0.4

3star

provided an update on Matt Crouch

5

Matt Crouch

Age

29

Ht

183cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

28.4

5star

K

12.0

4star

HB

16.4

5star

M

3.3

3star

T

3.9

5star

CL

4.8

5star

D

24.9

5star

K

9.7

4star

HB

15.1

5star

M

2.4

3star

T

2.4

3star

CL

4.4

5star

D

21.2

5star

K

10.4

4star

HB

10.8

5star

M

4.4

4star

T

3.4

5star

CL

2.0

4star

today, he was interviewed on SEN SA.
“Matt is going really well, this morning was one of the best sessions he’s done.”

“We’re fingers crossed that this one (surgery) has given him I guess the strength through his groins, hips & core, that he can get the confidence back.” Nicks said.

Adelaide do not have a want to push Crouch through his rehabilitation, they’ll proceed cautiously over pre-season with a longer term view.

“Matt is expected return to train & be nearly back to full training, he’s definitely pre-Round 1, but we’ve got a little bit up our sleeve.. so that we don’t need to push & force that.”

“He’s out on the track today doing some more rehabilitation work, but moving really well” Nicks Added.

Crouch averaged 26.1 Disposals, 2.8 Marks & 4.6 Tackles from 16 games in 2020 (16 Min Qtrs).

 

[WaynesWorld19]

It’s a really tough one for Junior because he’s had 2 years out of footy, it’s one where we aren’t taking any risks & he’s not taking any risks”

“To his credit he’s hanging in there, he’s working hard & now he’s back into drills.”

“No contact at this point, but he’ll start getting a lot more footy & change of direction into his game.”

Injury Update: Wayne Milera - AFLRATINGS

Adelaide continue to progress slowly with Wayne Milera

aflratings.com.au

 

[A Bit Dusty]

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It’s a really tough one for Junior because he’s had 2 years out of footy, it’s one where we aren’t taking any risks & he’s not taking any risks”

“To his credit he’s hanging in there, he’s working hard & now he’s back into drills.”

“No contact at this point, but he’ll start getting a lot more footy & change of direction into his game.”

Injury Update: Wayne Milera - AFLRATINGS

Adelaide continue to progress slowly with Wayne Milera

aflratings.com.au

He is the biggest of all time until he breaks down in the 3rd quarter first game back

 

[Bollox]

My two cents on grundy

while he’s on 1 million a year as the franchise player the pies aren’t playing him like Rob in chains around the ground.

Grundy will bring integral for them again and average 120+ comfortably imo
He will have times he looks lazy but I can still see him having 20+ Touches regularly. He’s in that leadership bracket at collingwood now and they need him to be elite

Happy if people by pass him in 2022
I certainly won’t be

Nahhh. Never seen a more obvious case of Travis Cloke Syndrome.
He's got his contract.

 

[Dark Sharks]

Prefer Cameron Cloke myself.

He really enjoyed kick ons. Especially with his teammates. As he was on the floor.




Setanta o'hailpin

Setanta O'hailpin

Age

41

Ht

199cm

Wt

103kg

Pos.

F/R

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.3

3star

K

6.0

2star

HB

4.4

3star

M

3.1

3star

T

1.3

3star

G

0.9

4star

No current season stats available

D

6.0

2star

K

3.6

2star

HB

2.4

3star

M

1.6

2star

T

0.6

3star

G

0.4

3star

 

[WaynesWorld19]