Autopsy AFL 2025 First Qualifying Final - Crows v Pies Thursday Sept 4th 7:40pm AEST/7:10pm CST (AO)

[Corkintheocean]

I don't think Collingwood will be able to kick enough of a score to hang with Adelaide. Leaning towards Thilthorpe being uncontrollable and the Crows win comfortably by 30+ with an impressive second half.

 

[jakson68]

Just curious

Apparently the noise of affirmation only happens at interstate venues??

What about when, for example a Collingwood vs Adelaide game at the MCG with 60,000 there. Maybe 5,000 (10,000 Crows supporters attending at best) yet apparently the is noise of affirmation doesn't occur there?

Strange

Of course it happens at other venues, when the G is rocking with a packed Collingwood crowd, there is nothing better.

How does this help my team?

What I stated that I hope the umpires are not overawed by the occasion in this situation, purely because it will be of benefit to my team.
If we get a home final against an interstate team, I hope the noise of affirmation is alive and well.

Just not in this case

 

[Pavlovs Cat]

Probably the most one-sided game in week 1.

One team undefeated since Rd 14 vs one that can't beat the other top 8 teams and is struggling against the bottom teams.

Crows by 48

I thought us Catters were pessimistic.

 

[Thrillthorpe7]

Beautiful day over here! Not too cold, suns out and no wind.

 

[Pavlovs Cat]

Crows by 22

Win Win scenario for Adelaide though, they win and go through to a prelim. They lose and Rankine will be available for the Gf if they go through.

No, it's a lose-lose. They lose at home without Rank but somehow will beat Brisbane or Geelong away without Rank? Aint gunna happen bud.

 

[Pavlovs Cat]

Thilthorpe to turn into a literal Wolverine.

Pretty hard to kick a snag with a deflated ball.....

 

[1970crow]

Biggest issue for the crows is their midfield. Can they get the job done. Inexperience across the board is also an issue. I think they can win and most likely will but they will need a few midfielders to step up. Collingwood will show up and have a crack but I don't know if they have the talent or cattle to get it done. The aging list is looking weary.

Our midfield is the worry for me. We look to be back to our old 4 man rotation system with Berry, Soligo, Dawson and Peatling. Neale-Bullen may run through, but that then leaves our small forwards being young Taylor and Pedlar, both have serious tank issues and struggle to get their hands on the ball. I don't see either being viable in the midfield rotations. Curtin is an option, with maybe Hinge moving to a wing, but overall, it's an area that not losing by too much is probably about as hopeful as we can realistically be.

 

[Vince in Tassie]

We are still very much in deficit!!!

Some of those past 10 of 11 wins were against very weak Adelaide sides yet still very close games.
This Adelaide team is built different.

 

[Kenny Dee]

Watch the Umps give the self-righteous Pies a dream ride tonight. Going to be a cracker, just hope the ups don't gift the Pies to many freebies again!

 

[Dtennent94]

Crows by 22

Win Win scenario for Adelaide though, they win and go through to a prelim. They lose and Rankine will be available for the Gf if they go through.

More like lose-lose.

They beat us and they aren’t winning the GF without Rankine.

They lose and they won’t make it that far anyway.

 

[Couch Coach]

Watch the Umps give the self-righteous Pies a dream ride tonight. Going to be a cracker, just hope the ups don't gift the Pies to many freebies again!

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Adelaide average 21.9 frees for per game.
Collingwood 19.1


Last time we played:


But don't let facts get in the way of your rant.

 

[Corkintheocean]

Beautiful day over here! Not too cold, suns out and no wind.

Suns not out until Saturday night.

 

[theouthouse]

I'm just looking forward to seeing half the crows team appealing to the umpires at every ball up or congested possession.

Should be a great spectacle.

 

[Stax on the mill]

Watch the Umps give the self-righteous Pies a dream ride tonight. Going to be a cracker, just hope the ups don't gift the Pies to many freebies again!

Just like they gifted the Crows the game a couple of weeks, back by ignoring blatant throws which resulted in goals?

Cool story bro.

 

[Stax on the mill]

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Adelaide average 21.9 frees for per game.
Collingwood 19.1
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But don't let facts get in the way of your rant.

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Adelaide average 21.9 frees for per game.
Collingwood 19.1
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Last time we played:
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But don't let facts get in the way of your rant.

Don’t rain on his victimhood narrative please.

 

[blackspider]

Watch the Umps give the self-righteous Pies a dream ride tonight. Going to be a cracker, just hope the ups don't gift the Pies to many freebies again!

Has to be a troll post after what happened last game. Just trying to bait. Don't fall for this rubbish.

 

[chazwazza]

Just curious

Apparently the noise of affirmation only happens at interstate venues??

What about when, for example a Collingwood vs Adelaide game at the MCG with 60,000 there. Maybe 5,000 (10,000 Crows supporters attending at best) yet apparently the is noise of affirmation doesn't occur there?

Strange

Another case of Melbourne Myopia…it’s an epidemic!

 

[DaicosDisciple35]

Got banned last time for having a massive go at rankine. Feeling a bit more justified now.

Pies should win and win big. Crows not a great top of the table team and Collingwood travel well.

Rankine has done a lot of damage to the club in such an important time. Doubt it will have helped them much.

 

[1970crow]

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Adelaide average 21.9 frees for per game.
Collingwood 19.1
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Last time we played:
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But don't let facts get in the way of your rant.

Differential is the better stat than raw numbers. Maybe our games just have more free kicks on average. Of course we're +0.5 for the season against your (0.2), still, it's the more meaningful stat.

 

[delta_magpie]

cant wait to hear "Free kick adelaide" all night

 

[DaicosDisciple35]

I’m just praying they put the whistle away. Umps have had a ****ing awful season. Just let them play.

 

[Tas]

I am looking forward to this game, should be a cracker.


Will the Crows get revenge?

 

[Corkintheocean]

Got banned last time for having a massive go at rankine. Feeling a bit more justified now.

Pies should win and win big. Crows not a great top of the table team and Collingwood travel well.

Rankine has done a lot of damage to the club in such an important time. Doubt it will have helped them much.

Delusional.

 

[delta_magpie]

 

[Cyclonus]

Starting to get the anticipatory nerves!

In Tex's last milestone game he kicked 10, I'd be satisfied with half of that.