Player Watch Daniel Curtin

[Rory Walkerfield]

Would be smart if we've managed his work load. Week off will help as well

He certainly hasn’t been covering the same kms as when he had those breakout games.

His best games he covered the most distance on the field and was pushing deep forward and back racking up the kms.

He needs to be told to get on his bike again.

 

[Cromulant]

He certainly hasn’t been covering the same kms as when he had those breakout games.

His best games he covered the most distance on the field and was pushing deep forward and back racking up the kms.

He needs to be told to get on his bike again.

Part of on field management.

Have the kid cherry ripe for next week

 

[Rory Walkerfield]

Part of on field management.

Have the kid cherry ripe for next week

Hope so. I hope the coaches are reflecting on what elements have brought out the best in each of our players this year and reminding them of their go to strengths. I appreciate in an elite sporting environment this is probably standard process and well understood but wouldn’t hurt to emphasise given the excitement and pressure of finals can cloud the mind.

Eg Curtin getting on his bike and covering ground deep back and forward is where he is most damaging

Tex not wrestling with opponents but working them into space one on one where he can use his footy smarts

The three headed monster maintaining separation and isolating defenders one of which is bound to be undersize

Keays and ANB with manic pressure and run creating an extra runner and overlap - even when they’re not used the sheer fact they provide a viable option draws an opposition player away from the ball carrier resulting in better delivery up the ground.

There are so many small elements in what our whole team has done, individually and collectively, that has contributed to where we are at. Reflecting on all of the selfless work rate that creates opportunity for team mates and bringing that to the table 3 more times can get this done for us.

 

[Geoffa32]

With Darren Burgess on board, load management would be well looked after.

 

[Crow till I die]

Part of on field management.

Have the kid cherry ripe for next week

For us, its absolutely crucial we win that qualifying final. Not only will that give Dan Curtin the rest needed pre finals and during finals to hopefully allow him to be at peak fitness and by extension peak form, but it will help Rachele etc still coming off longer term injuries to be be fresh and fit for the prelim

 

[40porpoise]

If im picking out positives from tonight one of the biggest is Curtin.

Did nothing wrong tonight, won most of his contests and used it well. He also looks to be a great on field leader already. Gives instructions, gets around every player, sticks up for team mates.

Future captain. Need to kick it to him more next year though

 

[Redline]

If im picking out positives from tonight one of the biggest is Curtin.

Did nothing wrong tonight, won most of his contests and used it well. He also looks to be a great on field leader already. Gives instructions, gets around every player, sticks up for team mates.

Future captain. Need to kick it to him more next year though

I agree with just about everything you said except I think you are being kind tonight.

I thought at times he got beaten in contest and just didn't have that much impact for a wingman.

He is gun but I think it's been a good month since he played good football.

 

[dogs105]

If im picking out positives from tonight one of the biggest is Curtin.

Did nothing wrong tonight, won most of his contests and used it well. He also looks to be a great on field leader already. Gives instructions, gets around every player, sticks up for team mates.

Future captain. Need to kick it to him more next year though

Got beaten a few times tonight.

Great year for a young kid though.

 

[40porpoise]

I agree with just about everything you said except I think you are being kind tonight.

I thought at times he got beaten in contest and just didn't have that much impact for a wingman.

He is gun but I think it's been a good month since he played good football.

Fair enough. Agreed his end to the season was a lot quieter, but thought he won most of his one on one's on the wing. We just didnt kick it to him often enough.

 

[Crowman32]

Curtin has had a fantastic season but i think he did look tired the past month or so. Can't wait to see him in the midfield next year.

 

[earlsta]

He’ll be one of the best mids in the comp when he eventually does go in there.

 

[StonesThrow]

Still looks like a pup out there sometimes. Other times you can see how good he'll be. Injury free pre season please.

 

[Jarman3]

I agree with just about everything you said except I think you are being kind tonight.

I thought at times he got beaten in contest and just didn't have that much impact for a wingman.

He is gun but I think it's been a good month since he played good football.

It's been a month since most of our team played good football. At least Curtin has the excuse of still only being a second year player.

 

[Scorpus]

The only Crows player on the ground that did not turn the ball over once

 

[JPetro83]

Does Dan make the WA State of Origin side for Feb 2026?

 

[Scorpus]

Does Dan make the WA State of Origin side for Feb 2026?

I hope not

 

[Crow till I die]

I hope not

Me neither, but realistically, unless he is carrying and injury, he'd be a walk up start for their side I would have thought

 

[crows dude]

Curtin will be in the side. I also see AFL have granted permission for Pickett to play for WA.

 

[1970crow]

Curtin has had a fantastic season but i think he did look tired the past month or so. Can't wait to see him in the midfield next year.

Was running on fumes to conclude the season. Big effort given the role and only 1 full preseason under the belt.