Player Watch Josh Rachele

[SugarShane]

I don't know how much stake I'd put in calls made from outside parties. At best they'd be looking at what stage of rehab he's up to and making an educated guess.

My dentist reckons Rachele will be good to go.

 

[1990crow]

My dentist reckons Rachele will be good to go.

What a tooth fairy.

 

[Gtowncrow]

What a tooth fairy.

Bzzzz
Name calling....5 weeks

 

[1990crow]

Bzzzz
Name calling....5 weeks

 

[Fuddnuddler]

I suspect club already knows Rachele won't play in the QF. Interesting that Tex on players to come back in his media conference today as Max and Pedlar - no mention of Rachele.

 

[Bovo]

My dentist reckons Rachele will be good to go.

Well considering they both know a lot about teeth, I’d say “it’s on good authority”

 

[1990crow]

Burgess update today is promising.

 

[Eddie Murphy]

“He’ll be assessed next week but is still probably one week away.” - Burgess in this week's injury report.

 

[Mr MysteryGuest]

Sounds like he won’t make the QF tbh

 

[Danger in Texas]

Does ‘probably a week away’ mean he’ll be available a week from now, or a week after our next game? It’s a bit confusing

 

[Thrillthorpe7]

Does ‘probably a week away’ mean he’ll be available a week from now, or a week after our next game? It’s a bit confusing

I reckon that is deliberate tbh. I think they’re hopeful for the QF, but can’t commit to it yet until he gets into full training. Thursday game does count against us unfortunately.

 

[Thylacinus]

While somewhat ambiguous, I understood Burgess to mean he is still a week away (eg not available for SANFL consideration this week). They are very happy with the work he has put in and how he is progressing. Our best chance to win a flag this year, by a long way, is to beat Collingwood Thursday week in the qualifying final. Barring a set back he is playing in the QF IMO, and then, if we win, he has a week off and so a fortnight to be really sharp to play in the preliminary final.

 

[40porpoise]

If theres any risk at all with re injury we dont play him. We can beat pies without him but we cant go all the way without him

 

[BRL121]

Well considering they both know a lot about teeth, I’d say “it’s on good authority”

I think that was the joke.

 

[SugarShane]

Does ‘probably a week away’ mean he’ll be available a week from now, or a week after our next game? It’s a bit confusing

Yeah I had to read over that a few times. If he's a week away then he's ready for the QF.

I assume he's referring to him being one week away at the point of assessing him next week.

 

[Golumless]

If theres any risk at all with re injury we dont play him. We can beat pies without him but we cant go all the way without him

If we can beat the Pies without Rash, we can go all the way without Rash.

This is likely the most important matchup for our small forwards this year. Brisbane and Geelong will give us looks offensively due to how they're set up and want to play. Collingwood will not, as they'll be terrified of getting into a shootout.

Reality is that we need to roll the dice on Rash next week, if we can roll those dice.

 

[Thrillthorpe7]

Nicksy slipped out that he’s at least still 1-2 weeks away from playing on 5AA last night. Basically, it seems he’s zero chance for the first final and they’re targeting any games after that.

 

[Danger in Texas]

Nicksy slipped out that he’s at least still 1-2 weeks away from playing on 5AA last night. Basically, it seems he’s zero chance for the first final and they’re targeting any games after that.

Ahh ****

 

[Mr MysteryGuest]

If we can beat the Pies without Rash, we can go all the way without Rash.

This is likely the most important matchup for our small forwards this year. Brisbane and Geelong will give us looks offensively due to how they're set up and want to play. Collingwood will not, as they'll be terrified of getting into a shootout.

Reality is that we need to roll the dice on Rash next week, if we can roll those dice.

Partly, true but if we go for a defensive style against brisbane/geelong we still need guys who can make the most of limited opportunities.

Rachele was pretty important in getting us the win against Brisbane, in rd 13

 

[StickerMan]

On Crows Instagram there is a vid asking a question.

Rash is in blue Guernsey which is the same as what looks to be first team with boots in hand.

Second team players wearing white.
.
Maybe he is in.

 

[1990crow]

On Crows Instagram there is a vid asking a question.

Rash is in blue Guernsey which is the same as what looks to be first team with boots in hand.

Second team players wearing white.
.
Maybe he is in.

They said his training would pick up this week, but not full training until next week.

 

[BRL121]

They said his training would pick up this week, but not full training until next week.

Bigman has already given his training report.

 

[ams4crows]

Make of this what you will..... Blue is 1st team

 

[WetCrow1991]

Guys he isn't playing ok, stop talking about it.

 

[Huntercrow]

He's in.
The beard confirms it..