Biggest Crow Duds Ever

[crows_4_life]

Which is funny, given Malcolm threw more tantrums while coaching us than any Crow did on the ground during his tenure.

I seem to remember Shaw recruiting J-Mac as a sort of enforcer to take some of the heat off of Mods, who had been monstered by the likes of Worsfold and Martyn in the past.

In his very first game, a trial or Foster's Cup hit out against Melbourne(?) I remember him getting stuck right into Mods' man from the get-go.

I swooned.

"Especially that pethetic effort from Pittman"

 

[jo172]

"Especially that pethetic effort from Pittman"

Jeez, there's a name i haven't heard from in a long time. Anyone know what he's been doing with himself recently?

 

[bus24]

"Especially that pethetic effort from Pittman"

Thats the one quote I remember most from Blighty. Was it after a game against Richmond?

What was it..... " That was the most pathetic display from a ruckman I have ever seen" ?

 

[neddy36]

Adam Saliba = wasted talent

 

[RooDog]

Jeez, there's a name i haven't heard from in a long time. Anyone know what he's been doing with himself recently?

on the afl tribunal

 

[crow87]

Chalmers and Downsborough.
In fact I think the most hilarious trade ever undertaken was between the Crows and Port, Chalmers for Downsborough (cant even remember which one we got rid of it was so bad), most pointless trade ever-one complete dud for another!
I guess he was slightly useful but what about Barry Stanfield, Fish creek's finest "Showed 'em the ball" as he ran into an open goal and was never seen again lol.

 

[spell_check]

I personally wouldn't name players who only played say less than 5 or so games because they really weren't given much of a chance.

These players may get 30 minutes to half a match in these matches on the park; hardly time enough to impress.

 

[fightingdreamer88]

CHRIS LADHAMS!!!!

....although I still say to this day he could have been something if he really wanted to be.

 

[showdownhero]

Yeah McCartney was meant to be a CHF saviour as the Crows hadnt had one to that point. He had a wicked start to the season in his first year but then did nothing for a long time and was one of the most criticised players both by Crows supporters and by the media - both here and in Melbourne. Ended with the nickname Jane.

Looked like Tarzan ...

 

[James23]

easily david gallagher

 

[betterthanu]

CHRIS LADHAMS!!!!

....although I still say to this day he could have been something if he really wanted to be.

now we're just listing anyone that's been delisted. I liked Ladhams, he had the ability but just couldn't be consistently good.

 

[RoosterLad]

Ladhams was far from a dud mate, he had exceptional skills it's just unfortunate it didn't work out. I still enjoy watching him turn it on at Prospect though.

 

[-VC-]

Gallagher

Daylight

Others

 

[Allefgib]

Alan Bartlett. Suprised no one else has mentioned him!

 

[cosbar]

Matthew Collins
Eddie Hocking
Bruce Lindsay
Romano Negri
Brent Williams
Matthew Powell
Lawrence Angwin
Michael Hanby

 

[CarnCrows]

Chalmers and Downsborough.
In fact I think the most hilarious trade ever undertaken was between the Crows and Port, Chalmers for Downsborough (cant even remember which one we got rid of it was so bad), most pointless trade ever-one complete dud for another!
I guess he was slightly useful but what about Barry Stanfield, Fish creek's finest "Showed 'em the ball" as he ran into an open goal and was never seen again lol.

Funny thing that - against Hawthorn and we were blitzing them in the first? Not wanting to ruin a good story - but he did play again, no much though.

Don't like the term dud as some players were not used correctly (or at all), however Lawrence Angwin does ring a bell...

 

[fryingpan]

Sudjai Cook and Ross.

 

[APOLLO]

Was the Carey/Pick 2 Trade worth it?

Wells would be great trade bait for Pav!

 

[fightingdreamer88]

Ladhams was far from a dud mate, he had exceptional skills it's just unfortunate it didn't work out. I still enjoy watching him turn it on at Prospect though.

Hahaha, I know.

I was actually gonna get his number on my guernsey because at one stage there it looked as if he was very much going places (didn't want to get McLeod because everyone kept insisting that I choose a player who's going to be around for ages....but McLeod will never retire so meh).

 

[Jars458]

Danny "belt the forward in the head 2 seconds after they marked it" Hughes.

David "can't kick a goal to save myself" Brown

Darren "soft as butter" Smith.

And yeah, Gallagher was horrible.

 

[tribey]

Matthew Collins

In a run of Grand Final bad luck similar to Jason McCartney's, Collo can be spotted in his white shirt and Crows tie celebrating in the centre after the win over St. Kilda.

Was traded to Melbourne that offseason where he had to again watch on as first his Dees were rolled in the Preliminary Final by North Melbourne, before his ex-club went back to back the following week.

All was not lost for Matty though, as he was selected to play Essendon in the 2000 Grand Final... but Daniher's men promptly went down by an even 10 goals.

Bruce Lindsay

Shouldn't be anywhere near this thread.

Was able to battle back from a career-threatening knee injury early in his career to become a 300 game West Torrens legend and play 10 State games.

Yet another case of one of those extremely talented players who was unfortunately born a good 10 years too early to experience AFL footy as their ability deserved.

 

[tribey]

Danny "belt the forward in the head 2 seconds after they marked it" Hughes.

David "can't kick a goal to save myself" Brown

Darren "soft as butter" Smith.

And yeah, Gallagher was horrible.

Gags aside, I'm sensing a trend here...

Hughes was an ex-All-Australian fullback who had well and truly run his race by the time he came home (see Tony Hall) and Browny did pretty well given his lack of opportunity - 49 goals in 62 games from midfield for starters.

 

[Jars458]

Gags aside, I'm sensing a trend here...

Hughes was an ex-All-Australian fullback who had well and truly run his race by the time he came home (see Tony Hall) and Browny did pretty well given his lack of opportunity - 49 goals in 62 games from midfield for starters.

Thought you would like that though I did leave out Scotty!!

Agree with what you say exccept that Browny played a lot on half forward and missed many goals he should have kicked. Sort of Matty Bode without the fierce attack on the ball!

 

[Macca19]

Id probably say Gallagher.

I dont think ive seen another player with such a complete lack of awareness for whats around him than D Gallagher.

 

[swanfan]

D.Gallagher.

If I close my eyes, when the opposition come toward me, will it still hurt.

The guy would not go in for a 50-50 contest for fear of getting hurt.

Absolute dud.