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[#Port Patriot#]

Are you saying the AFL’s new draft rules might impact a game in two days time? How?

Not just this game but the remaining games.

I'm highly doubtful it will though, especially a showdown. I'm still confident as I've been since the start of the season port will go far this season even if it's not a premiership.

 

[PortAdelFC1997]

Not just this game but the remaining games.

I'm highly doubtful it will though, especially a showdown. I'm still confident as I've been since the start of the season port will go far this season even if it's not a premiership.

I would rather Port finish 11th and get the 10% discount than finishing 10th in the wildcard week and get eliminated and no discount.

 

[240volt]

I would rather Port finish 11th and get the 10% discount than finishing 10th in the wildcard week and get eliminated and no discount.

Finishing 10th or 11th turns you into St Kilda.
Basically you have to be winning the flag or be in the bottom 4 or 5 teams.

 

[Rexie J]

UMPIRES

Stevic (9) Dore (28) Heffernan (29) Rodger (37)

The race tipster has the Sydney/Melbourne game.

 

[Portwrld]

 

[Duck Farmer]

The race tipster has the Sydney/Melbourne game.

Surprised they didn't schedule him for the Crows' home showdown. He'd get a standing ovation from the crowd.

 

[Steve Dore]

UMPIRES

Stevic (9) Dore (28) Heffernan (29) Rodger (37)

The race tipster has the Sydney/Melbourne game.

As discussed yesterday Stevic is the only one of those with an obvious bias against us. As Ford Fairlane pointed out, it doesn't matter who the umpires are they'll favour the Crows.

It's laughable that the AFL say that because Nick Foot is employed by Sportsbet in horse racing and not AFL there can be no conflict of interest. He could be employed as the cleaner and there'd still be a conflict of interest.

 

[Wargreymon90]

Complaining about the assigned umpires is such a waste of time. We’ve been screwed by all umpires at certain points in time.

 

[Troopsy]

As discussed yesterday Stevic is the only one of those with an obvious bias against us. As Ford Fairlane pointed out, it doesn't matter who the umpires are they'll favour the Crows.

It's laughable that the AFL say that because Nick Foot is employed by Sportsbet in horse racing and not AFL there can be no conflict of interest. He could be employed as the cleaner and there'd still be a conflict of interest.

Exactly. It is possible for the sportsbet higher ups to say “rig this game for me and I’ll promote you/huge pay increase” etc

 

[Windy Cindy]

I don't give us much chance, but gee its been nice to see a little bit of panic amongst the franchise supporters including rushing players back.

How funny would it be if we could pull this off.

 

[Troncs10]

Seems like they are going to play 3 talls up forward. We need to defend the ground like we did against Geelong and force them to always kick long to have any chance.

 

[Windy Cindy]

UMPIRES

Stevic (9) Dore (28) Heffernan (29) Rodger (37)

The race tipster has the Sydney/Melbourne game.

no eleni, gives us a small chance of getting close to the crows freekick count

 

[Adam_23]

Obviously very unfortunate circumstances as to why, but looks like Dawson won’t play… which certainly helps our chances

 

[Brian McGee]

Exactly. It is possible for the sportsbet higher ups to say “rig this game for me and I’ll promote you/huge pay increase” etc

It’s not necessarily even as sinister as that. It could be as simple as letting something slip or having an idea subconsciously impressed upon him in a chat around the water cooler with someone in a different department.

 

[Coobk001]

Obviously very unfortunate circumstances as to why, but looks like Dawson won’t play… which certainly helps our chances

I wouldnt rule him out till it's officially announced, the Crows will rush everyone they can back for the showdown as usual.

 

[Coobk001]

Fascinating to see how this weekend plays out.

Lots of questions set to be asked of the Crows if we win, but for us it's virtually a free crack at it.

Seeing our new style against a club thats troubled us for so long will be as good of a test as any.

Dont feel confident, but at least we go into this weekend with a chance, after this looked like a certain loss a couple weeks ago.

 

[the_inknkwn]

Obviously very unfortunate circumstances as to why, but looks like Dawson won’t play… which certainly helps our chances

He will 100% play..it's mind games

 

[The Hobo]

I wouldnt rule him out, the Crows will rush everyone they can back for the showdown as usual.

Being reported that he will not play

 

[Nelso]

He will 100% play..it's mind games

 

[The Hobo]

He will 100% play..it's mind games

This is one thing that nobody would be playing mind games on.

 

[Waspy79]

Is Ted playing? Only had like 2 possessions v Brisbane?

 

[Sewer de Lance]

If ROB is selected, expect him to play like peak Max Gawn

11

Max Gawn

Age

34

Ht

209cm

Wt

110kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.1

4star

K

7.4

3star

HB

6.7

4star

CL

2.8

4star

HO

35.3

5star

D

18.5

4star

K

11.5

4star

HB

7.0

4star

CL

3.5

4star

HO

29.2

5star

D

8.4

3star

K

3.6

2star

HB

4.8

4star

CL

1.0

3star

HO

15.6

5star

, before reverting back to a lumbering liability the following week.

 

[drcollossimo]

He will 100% play..it's mind games

Can you imagine anyone explaining that?! No way it’s mind games on this

 

[Tibbs]

Is Ted playing? Only had like 2 possessions v Brisbane?

He was saving himself for the Showdown!

 

[Peninsula Boy]

We are in some good form albeit for two weeks.
We should go close.
The Cows form is goodish.
Their best player is out in Jordan Dawson

12

Jordan Dawson

Age

29

Ht

190cm

Wt

91kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.0

4star

K

11.4

4star

HB

5.7

4star

M

4.8

5star

T

2.8

4star

CL

0.6

3star

D

15.7

4star

K

10.9

4star

HB

4.9

3star

M

2.9

3star

T

2.0

3star

CL

0.4

3star

D

11.8

3star

K

7.8

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

5.0

5star

T

3.0

5star

CL

0.6

3star

.
The Cows usually play four quarters and have finishing forwards.
We should beat them in the midfield though.
It will be an exciting game.