Opinion Non-Crows AFL 13: Offseason

[skittlebrew]

My gut feel is CD may jump ship here. Trust me he knows the predicament they are in. From the horses mouth.

Definitely was getting that vibe after the supposed Nasiah godfather offer i.e. get the kudos for getting the deal done but don't have to deal with the ramifications on the rest of the list.

 

[StonesThrow]

I listen to SEN a fair bit, (almost exclusively the VIC version to avoid Rucci and Jarrod Walsh) and I have hardly heard any praise for what we have achieved.
After R24, you'd think they'd acknowledge what an incredible season it's been.

Is there much praise even on this board?

 

[Rotayjay]

It's been pointed out that the Eagles' 22 losses in 2025 is the most ever in a season.

Geez that club is in a malaise. And historically they have been the Crows' more successful cousins. Up to 2018, they had won 4 premierships in 31 seasons, averaging a flag every 7.8 years. Now that's blown out to 4 flags in 38 years, or a flag every 9.5 years.

We have 2 in 32 complete years (1 every 16 years). If we win this year, it would be 3 in 33 years (1 every 11 years).

 

[brucetiki]

I notice the Penrith Panthers are resting 16 of their 17 players in this week's round before finals!

No bye week in the NRL before finals

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

 

[Shuestar13]

Interesting stats there, we’ve been going at 12 year intervals since the getting the first two. Hopefully by 2030 we’ll at least be in the finals

What can you do, take the good with the bad and keep the faith.

Good news for us with Harley re-signing. Potential bad news if Ryan wants St Kilda, send positive thoughts as the club has to deal with that campaigner Silvagni.

 

[Minor Threat]

Jack Silvagni

3

Jack Silvagni

Age

28

Ht

194cm

Wt

92kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.0

3star

K

7.1

3star

HB

3.8

3star

M

3.8

4star

T

2.9

4star

MG

176.9

3star

D

5.3

1star

K

4.0

1star

HB

1.3

1star

M

1.7

2star

T

0.7

1star

MG

91.0

2star

D

9.2

3star

K

6.2

3star

HB

3.0

3star

M

3.4

4star

T

2.8

5star

MG

131.4

3star

has somehow tricked the footy world into thinking he’s actually any good

 

[BRL121]

Interesting stats there, we’ve been going at 12 year intervals since the getting the first two. Hopefully by 2030 we’ll at least be in the finals

What can you do, take the good with the bad and keep the faith.

Good news for us with Harley re-signing. Potential bad news if Ryan wants St Kilda, send positive thoughts as the club has to deal with that campaigner Silvagni.

You don't have to deal with the campaigner: your club has said Ryan is a required player, as they should.

 

[BRL121]

Jack Silvagni has somehow tricked the footy world into thinking he’s actually any good

You don't necessarily have to be any good, just wanted.

By the way, apparently Rosas is being heavily pursued by 5 clubs, despite having only 1 AFL goal this season.

 

[FR0GGY]

Jack Silvagni has somehow tricked the footy world into thinking he’s actually any good

He beat obrien in a hitout once.

 

[FR0GGY]

Bulldogs had the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th highest rated players by champion data this year. According to Daniel Hoyne

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Bulldogs had the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th highest rated players by champion data this year. According to Daniel Hoyne

Problem is their defence is ordinary & so are there bottom 4 or so players.

 

[Redline]

Listening to Chad Cornes being interviewed on radio this morning. It sounds like he wants a year off coaching and may do some media amongst other things.

It will probably be a podcast but I wonder if he will take over from Tredrea on fiveaa. They must be nervous about his bahaviour and he can't do a number of games due to his Board commitments. Tredrea is popular amongst Port fans but so is Chad so I don't think they would lose any listeners.

 

[WeeBlake]

Bulldogs had the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th highest rated players by champion data this year. According to Daniel Hoyne

Bont, Richards, Darcy and who?

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Bont, Richards, Darcy and who?

Dale i reckon

 

[FR0GGY]

Bont, Richards, Darcy and who?

Dale was 6th

 

[Geoffa32]

Bulldogs had the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th highest rated players by champion data this year. According to Daniel Hoyne

Statistics.....



Sometimes as reliable as Dwayne Russel's list of AA worthy players at Port this year.

 

[FR0GGY]

Statistics.....



Sometimes as reliable as Dwayne Russel's list of AA worthy players at Port this year.

Still a way to compare players, otherwise it’s just people saying x is better.

 

[1970crow]

Im frustrated because its a big **** you to people who were banking on a weekend game. Which I have just been ****ed over as a thursday timeslot is ****ing terrible for international viewers.

Top 4 generally play early because if they lose, they shouldn’t get a lesser break into their semi.

 

[1970crow]

Having 2 players on 1.7 plus isn't very sound list management.

It’s only 2 years for Nas, frees up after that.

 

[Dewy006]

Interesting stats there, we’ve been going at 12 year intervals since the getting the first two. Hopefully by 2030 we’ll at least be in the finals

What can you do, take the good with the bad and keep the faith.

Good news for us with Harley re-signing. Potential bad news if Ryan wants St Kilda, send positive thoughts as the club has to deal with that campaigner Silvagni.

Who would you guys like to see drafted at 1 and 2? Reckon Dyson Sharp would be a great 2nd banana to Reid. Would personally want to avoid Durrsma. CDT also seems like he could be a good fit, considering neither Flynn or B.Williams have nailed down the ruck spot.

 

[adelaidecrows]

Top 4 generally play early because of they lose, they shouldn’t get a lesser break into their semi.

I get the reasoning for it but its not good if you are trying to market the game for a wider audience which is what the AFL always try to do. But there are previous thursday night games so not like we are the only ones.

 

[1970crow]

I get the reasoning for it but its not good if you are trying to market the game for a wider audience which is what the AFL always try to do. But there are previous thursday night games so not like we are the only ones.

I don’t understand that, what wider audience are you referring to? Are you suggesting there shouldn’t be a Thursday night game in week 1 of finals?

 

[Geoffa32]

I get the reasoning for it but its not good if you are trying to market the game for a wider audience which is what the AFL always try to do. But there are previous thursday night games so not like we are the only ones.

It will be a packed house.
Anyone with any interest in Footy will watch this game on TV.

It will be the most hyped game of the first Finals week.

 

[adelaidecrows]

I don’t understand that, what wider audience are you referring to? Are you suggesting there shouldn’t be a Thursday night game in week 1 of finals?

Yes! There is no chance the clubs came into the thought process around this game. Its all about ratings. The AFL wants to provide bang for buck for its TV partners. But there are thousands of expats over season desperate to watch this game and a Thurday night timeslot means its a morning game from Europe to early morning on the East Coast of the USA. So yes any night timeslot will incurr the same time difference but a weekend makes it a far better opportunity.

Hey, im in the minority, I accept it and adjusting accordingly. But all I am saying is make no mistake, the clubs have nothing to do with this time slot. Its a convenient excuse for the AFL.