Collingwood Vs Adelaide @ Dubai 9/2/08

[privatopia]

No Griffin for the Crowes? I would have thought they'd want to give their ruck stocks a run, is he struggling with injury? Seems weird the new #1 & #2 rucks wouldn't get a go together

As for the Pies, I think they have strengthened the run-on team to avoid playing their second match in Albany, WA and get back to Melbourne.

I still hoped to see Wellingham, but oh well, just gimme some footy to watch!

 

[DemonErrol1964 - dees]

The Crows easily !!!!!! It's just downright good for footy to see the Magies beaten.

 

[Gymnorhina tibic]

Would like to see J Anthony have his chance. also looking forward to seeing N Brown given his brother is a twin and has been doing well for the weagles. As for established players could not give a **** will see them when it matters

 

[budge11]

lol Brad Moran... gl to you son

 

[NikkiNoo]

No Griffin for the Crowes? I would have thought they'd want to give their ruck stocks a run, is he struggling with injury? Seems weird the new #1 & #2 rucks wouldn't get a go together

He has been training more with the recovery groups at training over the past weeks. With Biglands now out, Griff did run out of steam about half way through the season so easing him in gently is probably a better option. I did see the last training session before they left for Dubai and this was the first session in a long time that he participated in the full session. His form was very good, so a little disappointed not to see him playing but I can understand the reasoning.

Even though the club wants to develop Tippett to be a monster forward, Mick Redden (our previous ruck coach) has stated that he is the most natural ruckman he has seen in a long time. He's a big solid boy and has only played under 50 games of aussie rules in his life!

 

[Ekulman]

footy's back woooooooooooooooooooooo

 

[chickens_law]

footy's back woooooooooooooooooooooo

i couldnt agree more.

Pies by 11 pts.

 

[carntheroos4eva]

Tough one. Although I think that the crows will win in a close game.

 

[Jimmy_the_Gent]

Interestingly enough the average games played by the Adeliade 28 man squad is 76.18 while Collingwood's 28 man squad averages 71.93.

I didn't see that coming.

 

[favourites]

Average games mean jack.. as you could have 2-3 blokes with nearly 300 games stuffing it up.. its the players with under 30 games experience that really matters, as they are the ones who are really inexperienced.

 

[Malceski09]

My heart says the Crows will win, but my head says the Magpies will win this.

 

[Jimmy_the_Gent]

Average games mean jack.. as you could have 2-3 blokes with nearly 300 games stuffing it up.. its the players with under 30 games experience that really matters, as they are the ones who are really inexperienced.

I knew this was coming and, naturally, I take what you're saying into account when I look at experience stats.

Adelaide
Between 0 & 15 games = 9
16-25 = 2
26-50 = 2
51-100= 5
101 - 150 = 6
151 - 200 = 1
201+ = 3

Q1= 5.5
Med= 58
Q3= 119

Collingwood
0-15 = 10
16-25 = 1
26-50 = 3
51-100= 5
101 - 150 = 3
151 - 200 = 4
201+ = 2

Q1= 7.5
Med= 47
Q3= 129.5

I can put standard diviation up too, if you want

 

[Jimmy_the_Gent]

My heart says the Crows will win, but my head says the Magpies will win this.

Magpies will win. They're actually going to go for it.

 

[favourites]

Point proven.. However matches played under 30 = 11 a piece haha

 

[RUNVS]

Even though these two teams are my most hated i am really looking forward to this match as i am suffering AFL withdrawl symptoms.

 

[Bay Pie]

I knew this was coming and, naturally, I take what you're saying into account when I look at experience stats.

Adelaide
Between 0 & 15 games = 9
16-25 = 2
26-50 = 2
51-100= 5
101 - 150 = 6
151 - 200 = 1
201+ = 3

Q1= 5.5
Med= 58
Q3= 119

Collingwood
0-15 = 10
16-25 = 1
26-50 = 3
51-100= 5
101 - 150 = 3
151 - 200 = 4
201+ = 2

Q1= 7.5
Med= 47
Q3= 129.5

I can put standard diviation up too, if you want

Interesting states. The guys in bold are the best players for the Pies (Pendlebury, T Cloke, H Shaw & D Swan:26-100). Add Dids (101-150 )to that list.

Daisy will move into our best this year.

 

[Betfair Pro Punter]

is this match being broadcast anywhere on tv? if so what station and time?

 

[Ekulman]

is this match being broadcast anywhere on tv? if so what station and time?

channel 7 at 8:30pm tonight.
I wonder why they haven't advertised it.

 

[RUNVS]

is this match being broadcast anywhere on tv? if so what station and time?

For people in Sydney it is being broadcast on Main Event on Foxtel.

 

[jerry springer]

is it on the radio anywhere?

 

[JesusHcrikey]

Gastro has ripped through the Pie team, got the Dubai deli belly with shivers and sheiks

 

[johnnyhoward]

The Crows won't give a yelp tonight, big money at stake for Emirates. Any big names playing for the Crows?

 

[smiddaz123]

No Dawesome

 

[jerry springer]

its on 5AA if anyone cant get to a tv

http://www.fiveaa.com.au/dmgcustom/listenLive.html

 

[Campbell's Chunky]

its on 5AA if anyone cant get to a tv

http://www.fiveaa.com.au/dmgcustom/listenLive.html

Don't expect any mention of Collingwood playing.