Preview R10: Changes vs. Collingwood

[Cromulant]

Three of those games at home (Fremantle, Gold Coast and Brisbane - all with horrific records at Adelaide Oval) and the away game in Sydney (last round).

I’m more happy with last 4 games against Collingwood decided by less than a kick.

Brisbane's record here isn't too bad in recent times

 

[Golumless]

And given Moore isn’t playing then rest Walker.

And potentially it is going to be showery - 1mm to 9mm forecast.

Why?

As much as you can say weather, we've spent the vast majority of the time with TT-Fog-Tex structure. Equally, our key forwards are our main weapon. No point throwing that chemistry away in an attempt to be cute.

We have West Coast the following week to rest up Tex (and Soligo).

 

[MrBarry]

Some of those outs massively square it up now, also looking at the performance last week against Freo - Collingwood were not exactly dominant. It was 62 to 34 inside 50's and they got smashed in clearances as well, we were nearly at $3 earlier today - way too long odds.

 

[whattagun07]

Fun Facts with Grotto - Post Showdown Blues ?

In the past 4 Showdowns, the Crows the following week are 2W 1D 1L

What's port's record?
always felt like they dip after revving themselves up for a showdown

 

[WeeBlake]

it’s the time of year where we need to try a few new things over a few weeks. Rachele a half on ball, rest Tex, blood Ryan and Edwards.

Injuries will come and we need to be ready for them.

 

[BRL121]

Some of those outs massively square it up now, also looking at the performance last week against Freo - Collingwood were not exactly dominant. It was 62 to 34 inside 50's and they got smashed in clearances as well, we were nearly at $3 earlier today - way too long odds.

Only Moore. DeGoey is useless at the moment: we would be better off if he were playing.

 

[Mutineer]

In the mix​

Craig McRae

Craig Mcrae

Age

52

Ht

176cm

Wt

73kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.9

3star

K

9.0

3star

HB

3.9

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.9

4star

G

1.2

4star

No current season stats available

D

16.2

4star

K

10.6

4star

HB

5.6

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

1.2

3star

G

1.4

5star

will be without Moore for Saturday’s game against Adelaide and its trio of key forwards due to a shoulder injury. De Goey has been sidelined with another Achilles tendon injury. Scott Pendlebury and Brayden Maynard will return against the Crows after missing the trip to Perth, while Mihocek is pushing to be available after straining his abdominal against Geelong. Charlie West did his chances of a debut no harm by kicking four goals in the VFL after travelling to Western Australia. Wil Parker was also busy against the Northern Bullants and Tom Mitchell took the next step towards an AFL return. – Josh Gabelich

 

[GROTTO]

Im not going to lie, I have recently watched all 9 episodes of Star Wars.

 

[GROTTO]

Some of those outs massively square it up now, also looking at the performance last week against Freo - Collingwood were not exactly dominant. It was 62 to 34 inside 50's and they got smashed in clearances as well, we were nearly at $3 earlier today - way too long odds.

Crows were $2.96 and +15.5 for 10mins after Moore and JDG were announced as outs.

Into 2.60 and +12.5

 

[I Lost My Keays]

Moore and De Goey huge outs. Mihocek should have another week off to be safe I think Schultz will be an out too??

 

[I Lost My Keays]

I would rest Walker this week. I believe it’s going to be raining. I would look at:

Pedlar / Draper > Walker

 

[Samcro24]

Im not going to lie, I have recently watched all 9 episodes of Star Wars.

But there’s only 3

 

[Jeffcrowe]

In the mix​

Craig McRae will be without Moore for Saturday’s game against Adelaide and its trio of key forwards due to a shoulder injury. De Goey has been sidelined with another Achilles tendon injury. Scott Pendlebury and Brayden Maynard will return against the Crows after missing the trip to Perth, while Mihocek is pushing to be available after straining his abdominal against Geelong. Charlie West did his chances of a debut no harm by kicking four goals in the VFL after travelling to Western Australia. Wil Parker was also busy against the Northern Bullants and Tom Mitchell took the next step towards an AFL return. – Josh Gabelich

Charlie West looking one of the steals of the draft , we took Welsh instead which is looking like the wrong move

 

[Mutineer]

Charlie West looking one of the steals of the draft , we took Welsh instead which is looking like the wrong move

He was the one South Australian I wanted us to take without question for our list, best tall contested mark in the 2024 draft IMO with the added ability to chop out in the ruck and how the draft watchers weren't all over him is mistifying.....Collingwood got that one right.

 

[kirky]

Moore and De Goey huge outs. Mihocek should have another week off to be safe I think Schultz will be an out too??

Schultz was concussed wasn’t he?

If so, concussion protocols apply.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Why?

As much as you can say weather, we've spent the vast majority of the time with TT-Fog-Tex structure. Equally, our key forwards are our main weapon. No point throwing that chemistry away in an attempt to be cute.

We have West Coast the following week to rest up Tex (and Soligo).

Tex needs a break.

We are stupid if he is not managed during the year.

 

[Mutineer]

Moore and De Goey huge outs. Mihocek should have another week off to be safe I think Schultz will be an out too??

Schultz is a definite out concussion protocols

 

[hippyhippy]

Has nicks ever beaten mcrae?

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Tex needs a break.

We are stupid if he is not managed during the year.

West coast would be a good week and then another game later ( bulldogs at Ballarat ?) or hawks in Tassie

 

[Jeffcrowe]

Has nicks ever beaten mcrae?

No

5 of last 6 games under 8 points ?

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

West coast would be a good week and then another game later ( bulldogs at Ballarat ?) or hawks in Tassie

The best time is when he needs a break... which is now.

 

[Jeffcrowe]

The best time is when he needs a break... which is now.

How do you know that though ?

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

How do you know that though ?

By watching him play!

 

[Jeffcrowe]

By watching him play!

He looked like he struggled at freo , was moving ok against port . He certainly helped TT and Fog

Not 100% sure he needs a break this week over next week

 

[SellarStardom]

Just get Edwards in the side. I watched his draft highlights again, the kid is exactly the type we need and if they want to blood him off HB that's OK but he is a midfielder all day long.

Play him off HB,move Milera to Sub. West Coast game is ideal