Opinion Non-Crows AFL 9

[Kane McGoodwin]

So the coroner has said that club doctors are (can be) compromised by their employers!!?

Let's see Port and the AFL try and tell the coroner they're wrong.

The case against the AFL and any clubs cited in any concussion class action just got a great deal stronger.

Probably only 1 club doctor... but yes, will be interesting to see how the AFL respond.

 

[PeterSalt]

Probably only 1 club doctor... but yes, will be interesting to see how the AFL respond.

Not a lot of info in here at the moment. I guess they'll digest all the info and possibly make some more changes down the track

https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/coroner-calls-on-afl-for-policy-change-on-contact-at-training/news-story/46c9a03f858f020a8b2ddc0314ace44e

 

[PeterSalt]

Daisy Pearce is going to be the new head coach at WC

https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/aflw/former-aflw-star-daisy-pearce-unveiled-as-new-west-coast-coach/news-story/4d713fd03654bc00807e0957ae05e380

 

[skam85]

Coroner recommending an independent doctor assess players on game day for concussion, using the Port Adelaide 2 player collision example as why club doctors shouldn't be making the call.

Shane Tuck took his own life after receiving repeated head knocks as a footballer and boxer. Now a coroner says the AFL must change

The coroner investigating footballer Shane Tuck's death says the AFL should limit contact training sessions to reduce the risk of concussion.

www.abc.net.au

Kind of weird they're only suggesting this now. Should have always been the case. Take the decision out of the club's hands.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Kind of weird they're only suggesting this now. Should have always been the case. Take the decision out of the club's hands.

The AFL do things in halves...

 

[fuic08]

It should have been taken out of the club doctor's hands as soon as Port tried to cheat the system.

 

[FR0GGY]

Daisy Pearce is going to be the new head coach at WC

https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/aflw/former-aflw-star-daisy-pearce-unveiled-as-new-west-coast-coach/news-story/4d713fd03654bc00807e0957ae05e380

Welcome to yesterday

 

[Vader]

Probably only 1 club doctor... but yes, will be interesting to see how the AFL respond.

Not just Port's doctor. How many times did Selwood return to the field, after a severe head knock? Surely Geelong's doctor is just as guilty as Port's, if not more so.

 

[MarcusP2]

Not just Port's doctor. How many times did Selwood return to the field, after a severe head knock? Surely Geelong's doctor is just as guilty as Port's, if not more so.

I mean if they are talking about historically what about Jordan Lewis almost being killed then coming back on?

 

[PeterSalt]

Welcome to yesterday

Oh boo you ..

 

[Gtowncrow]

Kind of weird they're only suggesting this now. Should have always been the case. Take the decision out of the club's hands.

This is the obvious solution. A "no brainer" really.

... I'll see myself out now.

 

[arrowman]

Good thing we're not trying to play football right now....

 

[Vader]

I mean if they are talking about historically what about Jordan Lewis almost being killed then coming back on?

Plenty of examples of doctors acting in the interests of the club/team, rather than the injured (concussed) player.

Unfortunately...

 

[DJ75]

Probably only 1 club doctor... but yes, will be interesting to see how the AFL respond.

 

[SugarShane]

Absolute disgrace of a “service”

Noticed too they stopped calling it a queue after being called out on it. It never was a queue, it's always been a lottery. When buying tickets for a show a few years back I had 2 devices going on entirely separate connections, second one I loaded up about 15 minutes after the first and that one got in within minutes while my original one sat waiting, waiting... Literally just a random selection on whether you get in or not.

Just on Gather Round ticketing - why wouldn’t you stagger each game over say 9 days.

The morning you allow members of that game to buy and then afternoon you offer whatever remaining tickets of that game to general public. Next day, choose the next game and so on.

Once all games have been covered then open up all remaining tickets for sale if not sold out.

Common sense doesn't sit well with ticketing companies. EVERY time a big act goes on sale it's the same shit. Tickets on sale at 9am local time, every show on the same day. It's bloody awesome trying to get in to buy an Adelaide ticket when thousands of QLD/NSW/Vic people are still trying to grab theirs.

The shows are staggered, why not stagger the release times too? Vic shows on sale Monday, NSW shows on sale Tuesday, etc. I imagine it's a case of it costing money every time they have to implement the holding room service and it's cheaper to just **** everyone over at the same time.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

So NORTH continually selecting MIDS over players like Curtin and McDonald, has finally caught up with you

No problems ....it'll be put down to bad luck and not poor list management .....here boys, have another couple of Draft Concessions

 

[skam85]

Aidan Corr

4

Aidan Corr

Age

31

Ht

195cm

Wt

96kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.2

3star

K

6.4

3star

HB

3.8

3star

M

3.4

3star

T

1.9

4star

MG

291.0

4star

D

13.9

3star

K

11.1

4star

HB

2.7

2star

M

5.3

5star

T

1.1

2star

MG

291.0

4star

D

7.2

2star

K

2.8

1star

HB

4.4

4star

M

2.0

3star

T

1.6

4star

is a defender

 

[Cyclonus]

Aidan Corr is a defender

That's the point.

 

[Danger in Texas]

Bailey Smith

3

Bailey Smith

Age

24

Ht

185cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.3

5star

K

8.5

3star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.3

2star

T

3.8

5star

CL

2.7

4star

D

19.8

5star

K

9.6

4star

HB

10.2

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

3.2

4star

CL

3.2

4star

D

14.8

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

7.2

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

3.4

5star

CL

1.6

4star

’s done his ACL

Damn

 

[Scorpus]

Geelong fans were certain they were getting him

 

[Crow till I die]

Injury Update: Bailey Smith

The Western Bulldogs can confirm that midfielder Bailey Smith has suffered an ACL injury during today’s training session.

www.westernbulldogs.com.au

The Western Bulldogs can confirm that midfielder Bailey Smith has suffered an ACL injury during today’s training session.

The 23-year-old left the track midway through the session, with scans confirming the extent of the injury to his knee.

“We’re all extremely disappointed for Bailey, and empathise with him greatly,” Bulldogs’ Executive Director of Football, Chris Grant said.

“The entire Club will rally around him during this difficult time, as he begins his rehab journey.”

The Club will provide a further update in due course.

Could mean he has played his last game with the club as he is a FA next year from memory

 

[Crow till I die]

Geelong fans were certain they were getting him

Still are, by 2031 he will just about be old enough for them

 

[119others]

Could mean he has played his last game with the club as he is a FA next year from memory

No end of 2026 for Smith. But rumours he wants out with Cats again linked

 

[Eagleboy2011]

AFL Draft 2024: Profiles for 29 of the top prospects to watch​

AFL Academy coach Tarkyn Lockyer on five names to watch in 2024 …​

Finn O’Sullivan: “Finn’s had a fantastic couple of years. He’s just a natural ball winner, a natural football player who just knows where to go to get the ball. He’s played inside, outside, back and forward. He’s got a little bit of height where he can mark the ball really well as well. So he’s going to have a lot of attention coming his way.”

Jagga Smith: “Jagga’s a ripping kid. He’s got so much energy and such a thirst for knowledge. He’s got really good agility and fast feet and really good speed as well. He wins his own ball, but he’s got that speed to get out and find time and space.”

Levi Ashcroft: “As a bottom-ager this year in the champs and through his under-16s as well, he’s played some amazing footy. Even with the Sandringham Dragons, he’s done some great stuff as well. He’s got great game awareness, really good hands, and he’s a really good decision-maker.”

Ben Camporeale: “No doubt the Blues fans will be watching him pretty closely over the next 12 months, both he and his brother Lucas. He does play a little bit like his dad (Scott), where he wins his own ball and he uses it really well. He’s a great decision-maker and he’s got that little bit of height as well. He’s got a light body at the moment, so no doubt he’ll get in the gym and put a couple of kilos on his frame.”

Tyler Welsh: “He’s a key position player who marks the ball really well on the lead and overhead. He’s a very dangerous player. He’s got the ability to hit the scoreboard and he’s incredibly raw as well. He’s got a fantastic opportunity to link in with the Adelaide Crows as well as the father-son.”

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/draft/afl-draft-2024-profiles-for-29-of-the-top-prospects-to-watch/news-story/de0a7218444313060fb8df4b1db01472?campaignType=external&campaignChannel=syndication&campaignName=ncacont&campaignContent=&campaignSource=herald_sun&campaignPlacement=edm&utm_source=HeraldSun&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Editorial&utm_content=HS_PREM-AM_CUR_01&net_sub_id=285893080&type=curated&position=5&overallPos=13

 

[BRL121]

No end of 2026 for Smith. But rumours he wants out with Cats again linked

Wouldn't that be much too far from home?