Adelaide 2005

[WaynesWorld19]

For me, Bode is in the same boat as Doughty. Still living off one good year three seasons ago - for sure and certain, both need to load the shotty and start firing in 2005.

Agree with your thoughts other than I thought Doughtys year this year was as good as his 2002.
Used in different role this year but IMO thought he was quite effective.

Agree he's in that second tier group and likely to always stay there - on his best form definately should stay on the list - drop away as he did in 2003 and he could be in trouble.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

No doubt, but I think the idea here is to put up the best 18 for round 1 when all things are considered (regardless of what happens in the Wizard Cup).

I was tempted to throw in a Van Berlo, Watts or Meesen, but we're all 99% certain they're not ready or proven enough to be considered automatic first 22 material.

There's generally one or two players that really step up at PS - last year it was Krueger (then struck down with injury) - this year way too early.

Krueger sounds as if he's going OK, Hudson, Watts, Jericho, Ladhams, we honestly don't know whether these guys will put their hands up for a shot in the first round.

How many new players are generally in the side for round 1 - 2 or 3???

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Correct DT.

As for WW's comment, I'm sure there'll be plenty more teams progressively selected before the first ball is bounced in anger for the season proper.

I'll be waiting for some PS training feedback - Macca you venturing down again??

When do the boys start training again after the new year - probably after I have left Adelaide

 

[noddy]

There's generally one or two players that really step up at PS - last year it was Krueger (then struck down with injury) - this year way too early.

Krueger sounds as if he's going OK, Hudson, Watts, Jericho, Ladhams, we honestly don't know whether these guys will put their hands up for a shot in the first round.

How many new players are generally in the side for round 1 - 2 or 3???

Not to many i would imagine.

I think David Gallagher might have been one to make his debut in a round 1 game after a very impressive pre-season.


But i could be wrong.

Anyone else feeling bored & a bit lost on the weekends ??

Cricket is crap as no one can come close to the Aussies & my tomato plants took a hammering in yesterdays heat.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

No Biglands in the best 22 at all?? Was that deliberate or an oversight?

Even if he isn't used up forward every week just to create physical presence and intimidation, IMO it's hard to believe that he won't be in the best 22 changing in ruck with Clarke.

No oversight, but was deliberate non-selection of Biglands. Had to cause some contraversy.

I suppose I was very disappointed in Biglands last year when I was expecting him to take over as #1 ruckmen from Clarke. I believe Hudson is better around the ground by giving 100% all the time & has a better footy brain.

BTW, I'm sure Craig will select Biglands though to give the forward line some "physical presence".

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Not to many i would imagine.

I think David Gallagher might have been one to make his debut in a round 1 game after a very impressive pre-season.


But i could be wrong.

Anyone else feeling bored & a bit lost on the weekends ??

Cricket is crap as no one can come close to the Aussies & my tomato plants took a hammering in yesterdays heat.

Yeah cricket is so boring these days, no competition.

We're all spoiled these days by the competitiveness of elite sport globally - Australian Golf is suffering, and Cricket is suffering because they can't afford patrons or viewers competition.

Test matches used to be packed - now starting to reflect shield games in there crowds.
Channel 9 must be losing ratings and consequently advertising dollars.....




Sorry I got carried away - apologies for going off topic

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Yes Noddy, the above post was a reflection of how bored Iam

 

[WaynesWorld19]

No oversight, but was deliberate non-selection of Biglands. Had to cause some contraversy.

I suppose I was very disappointed in Biglands last year when I was expecting him to take over as #1 ruckmen from Clarke. I believe Hudson is better around the ground by giving 100% all the time & has a better footy brain.

BTW, I'm sure Craig will select Biglands though to give the forward line some "physical presence".

Keep fighting the battle Kane - Iam behind you all the way (unless Bigland starts playing great footy )

 

[Dogga_Style]

I'll be waiting for some PS training feedback - Macca you venturing down again??

When do the boys start training again after the new year - probably after I have left Adelaide

Back on Jan 4

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Back on Jan 4

Thats done it, was debating whether to go back on on new years eve, I'll stay now - have to fly out of Adelaide on business on the 5th anyway so I'll just stay over - thanks.

 

[maccas_no1]

No oversight, but was deliberate non-selection of Biglands. Had to cause some contraversy.

I suppose I was very disappointed in Biglands last year when I was expecting him to take over as #1 ruckmen from Clarke. I believe Hudson is better around the ground by giving 100% all the time & has a better footy brain.

BTW, I'm sure Craig will select Biglands though to give the forward line some "physical presence".

No doubting Biglands had a shocking 2004, for some reason he let his emotions take over and it cost him quite a few games, but there is no doubting Biglands is a classy ruckman, Hudson is a good player but feel he is still developing and fingers crossed he will become the No 2 ruckman in 2006

 

[maccas_no1]

my tomato plants took a hammering in yesterdays heat.

Hot in Whyalla Noddy

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

No doubting Biglands had a shocking 2004, for some reason he let his emotions take over and it cost him quite a few games, but there is no doubting Biglands is a classy ruckman, Hudson is a good player but feel he is still developing and fingers crossed he will become the No 2 ruckman in 2006

Classy is not a word I would associated Biglands for (like say a Rehn) - aggressive, quick (for his size) & dumbarse would be more appropriate IMO.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

PS Macca, have you got a link to the thread for all 16 teams?

 

[macca23]

I'll be waiting for some PS training feedback - Macca you venturing down again??

When do the boys start training again after the new year - probably after I have left Adelaide

I'm not sure when the boys go back to training, but they do normally go straight back after New Years - obviously not on the Public Holiday Monday, but should be back after that.

I should be able to give an odd training report here and there as I'll still be on leave for a few days into the New Year and we could also manufacture a few West Lakes area appointments as well.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Classy is not a word I would associated Biglands for (like say a Rehn) - aggressive, quick (for his size) & dumbarse would be more appropriate IMO.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

I'm not sure when the boys go back to training, but they do normally go straight back after New Years - obviously not on the Public Holiday Monday, but should be back after that.

I should be able to give an odd training report here and there as I'll still be on leave for a few days into the New Year and we could also manufacture a few West Lakes area appointments as well.

posted earlier returning on 4th Jan - going to try and get to one session b4 I have to leave town.

 

[macca23]

PS Macca, have you got a link to the thread for all 16 teams?

Sorry Kane, I haven't. Lockyer24 is going to start a thread similar to what I've done but on the main board and with contributions for all the 16 teams.

Actually he said it was going to go up after the pre-season draft, so it's a bit overdue. He's probably waiting for a slow contributor.

 

[Markthirtytwo]

I'll be waiting for some PS training feedback - Macca you venturing down again??

When do the boys start training again after the new year - probably after I have left Adelaide

Edited due to lack of knowledge

 

[CaptainDangerfield]

IMO positions in the starting 22 have to be found for Hudson and Krueger. We are apparently in a rebuilding stage so these 2 must be given a go to see if they are capable at this level. Clarke will retire next year and I can't see Stevens lasting longer than 2 years ( best case scenario) so why delay the inevitable.

I would bring them in at the expense of Doughty, Jericho or Begley. Thorney, would always start on HBF in my starting line up anyway.

 

[troy_sibbick]

I agree with you 100% MP. Great post macca23 but there are far too many question marks on a lot of the players on the Adelaide list. Will Stevens break down, can Riccuito dominate another season, can Neil Craig ACTUALLY coach(couldn't at NFC), will the Birdbrain spoil his own players while going for marks he was never in a position to go for, will the top possesion midfielders pass to the others? Who knows? Only time will tell, I hope you are wrong macca so I can buy a finals ticket with the $100 you will owe me.

Isn't crystal balling fun in December!!!

Craigy did a good job at Norwood. Coached them from 1991 to 1995. Started with a heap of kids in those first two years and transformed them to AFL players. Players like Scott Burns come to mind, In 1993 took Norwood to a grand final which was **** of his abilty to develop those kids from 1991-1992. Even though we got thumped by Eagles in the 1993 Grand Final. He also took them to Preliminarys n 1994 and 1995.

So to say he couldnt coach at Norwood is wrong.

 

[No 1 Draft Pick]

Thompson should be started on the interchange to start off with, but as the year develops (and as he hopefully develops) Scott should be in the starting 18.

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Ive noticed a few people have put Thompson on the bench to start with - IMHO he is quality and going to easily be one of our best 10 players - perhaps even top 7 or higher in 2005

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Thompson should be started on the interchange to start off with, but as the year develops (and as he hopefully develops) Scott should be in the starting 18.

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Ive noticed a few people have put Thompson on the bench to start with - IMHO he is quality and going to easily be one of our best 10 players - perhaps even top 7 or higher in 2005

I had Thompson on the bench, but IMO no major issue, as we need to rotate more players through the midfield in 2005, which means we will often have quality midfielder on the bench. No point having all HBF types on the bench as it's the midfield that need the extra legs.

 

[Markthirtytwo]

I had Thompson on the bench, but IMO no major issue, as we need to rotate more players through the midfield in 2005, which means we will often have quality midfielder on the bench. No point having all HBF types on the bench as it's the midfield that need the extra legs.

Read my mind.

 

[tredders16]

Craigy did a good job at Norwood. Coached them from 1991 to 1995. Started with a heap of kids in those first two years and transformed them to AFL players. Players like Scott Burns come to mind, In 1993 took Norwood to a grand final which was **** of his abilty to develop those kids from 1991-1992. Even though we got thumped by Eagles in the 1993 Grand Final. He also took them to Preliminarys n 1994 and 1995.

So to say he couldnt coach at Norwood is wrong.

At the end of the day coaches are remembered if they win flags, not for the kids they helped play AFL. Yes I agree with you he did nuture some good players like Burns, Primus, James brothers and Pitt but there was no TS Hill trophy taken back to The Parade in his reign. They were never going to beat the Eagles in 1993 and you said they played Prelims in 1994 and 1995, well Port beat Centrals by 90 points in the 94 Prelim so I dont know who YOU played?

My question to you is will you be happy if Craigy nutures 5 kids in his 3 year contract and the Crows finish out of the eight every year? I dont think any supporter or board member will accept that.