Preview R20: Changes vs. Port Adelaide

[dani_giuls]

Not confident (when am I ever, too many scars), having said that - these games are always tight, it doesnt matter what the ladder positions are, and quite often the underdog wins. I think if anything, Port will be snipey and aggressive.

On another note, hoping to go out and watch the game with some atmosphere, is there a spot in Melbourne Crows fans aggregate to watch matches? Mate and I were burned a few years ago going to a pub down south to watch the showdown and being given a small tv (we left at half time).

 

[MarcusP2]

Out: Hard fought tense 'classic Showdown where the ladder positions don't matter'
In: Flogging.

Please

 

[WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot]

Out: Hard fought tense 'classic Showdown where the ladder positions don't matter'
In: Flogging.

Please

I know Showdowns have a habit of ignoring form and ladder position, but this really should be a 5-10+ goal win if the Crows are serious about contending this year.

 

[crowcaine]

Reckon the weather will help Port out a bit.
It'll impact our intercept marking and fast transition game and turn into a scrap. Should still be strong enough to win, but can't see a blow out.
Would like to see Edwards and Cook make their way in somehow, but likely it'll be Smith for Hinge.

 

[crows dude]

Whatever role cook was playing last week is what we want him playing again.

Thats true. But Cumming is the best to replace Hinge at Half Back. i guess you can move Soligo to a wing, Berry to the middle and Cook off the bench.

 

[ams4crows]

Smith in for Hinge, and Cook for Pedlar

While I like how tough Pedlar is, his game awareness seems slow, cook is more damaging when he gets the ball.

 

[davos44]

We really should do an honour guard for Ken.

Going to miss that guy

Its sad, so many memories with Ken in charge.

2017 EF
2020 Prelim
2021 Prelim
2024 QF
2023 Semi

That 2018 bus ride from Ballarat.

 

[Sizzlepack]

Not confident (when am I ever, too many scars), having said that - these games are always tight, it doesnt matter what the ladder positions are, and quite often the underdog wins. I think if anything, Port will be snipey and aggressive.

On another note, hoping to go out and watch the game with some atmosphere, is there a spot in Melbourne Crows fans aggregate to watch matches? Mate and I were burned a few years ago going to a pub down south to watch the showdown and being given a small tv (we left at half time).

The Rose in Fitzroy is a great footy pub and leans Crows. The Royal Derby (also in Fitzroy) is good too, but from experience leans Port.

 

[davos44]

In: Cook
Out: Hinge

Cumming and Jones can go through half back if needed.

Pedlar seems to be reactive rather than proactive at the moment.

Murphy and Pedlar seem to be the most affected by the jump from SANFL to AFL. Is it just the way the team sets up or just the SANFL opposition level? I can't comprehend how the Eagles are in the top 5 still.

 

[Slippery Pete]

Any significant injuries out of yesterday? I noticed Fog and Dawson getting treatment at various stages.

 

[Crow_Magnon]

Reckon we might bring in Bond for Hinge (or Smith, but would prefer Bond or Edwards). Cook for Pedlar (who doesn't look like he'll make it to me - has lost a bit of agility prob due to his mountain of injuries). Would love to see Draper come in too possibly for Jones (who wasn't awful, but just lacks a bit of impact).

 

[Mutineer]

Reckon we might bring in Bond for Hinge (or Smith, but would prefer Bond or Edwards). Cook for Pedlar (who doesn't look like he'll make it to me - has lost a bit of agility prob due to his mountain of injuries). Would love to see Draper come in too possibly for Jones (who wasn't awful, but just lacks a bit of impact).

But hard on Jones there, he was obviously tasked with the job of cooling Anderson and he was pretty effective given how Anderson has been travelling this season. He made an impact, it's not always about the numbers.

 

[Cromulant]

Any significant injuries out of yesterday? I noticed Fog and Dawson getting treatment at various stages.

Nothing reported outside of Hinge with a hip.

RT looked sore, I dont think he played the last 20 minutes. Berry copped a fair bit and Dawson had a sore calf I think.

 

[MarcusP2]

Nothing reported outside of Hinge with a hip.

RT looked sore, I dont think he played the last 20 minutes. Berry copped a fair bit and Dawson had a sore calf I think.

RT was sick overnight and almost didn't play.

 

[Cromulant]

RT was sick overnight and almost didn't play.

Would explain a bit.

Just didnt look right all game. Played his part though.

 

[MarcusP2]

Would explain a bit.

Just didnt look right all game. Played his part though.

“A great effort by Riley. He had been ill overnight and he was in some doubt right up until the warm up, so to contribute the way he did was a really strong performance.”

Post-match Injury Update: Round 19

Crows High Performance Darren Burgess gave an update after the 61-point win against Gold Coast

www.afc.com.au

 

[dani_giuls]

The Rose in Fitzroy is a great footy pub and leans Crows. The Royal Derby (also in Fitzroy) is good too, but from experience leans Port.

Thanks! Definitely want to be amongst Crow fans.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Pedlar started fairly brightly but seemed to land awkwardly after a marking contest and didn't get involved after half time. Presumably wasn't quite right but we'd already made our sub so he had to soldier on.

A shame but he just doesn't seem durable enough for AFL. Unconditional attack on the contest is his best and worst asset

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Taylor still chugging along. Doing just enough to stay in but not enough to command a spot.

He's value for touches (11 disposals for 7 score involvements yesterday) so I'm inclined to keep him in

 

[Cromulant]

Taylor still chugging along. Doing just enough to stay in but not enough to command a spot.

He's value for touches (11 disposals for 7 score involvements yesterday) so I'm inclined to keep him in

He's got class, we'll need that moving forward.

When the pressure ramps up even more we need guys who are good with ball in hand. Its why the new golden boy Curtin has suddenly become the wildcard in the pack.

 

[Apsaalooke]

Showdowns are tough
Just like Jasmine Bleeth
We only mention her
As a rhyme for teeth

That’s a bit rough
Ken’s had enough
He’s off to greener pastures
And a new set of dentures

 

[Trigger13]

The Rose in Fitzroy is a great footy pub and leans Crows. The Royal Derby (also in Fitzroy) is good too, but from experience leans Port.

Great shout. The Rose is a cracking pub. And def Crows centric.

 

[Sizzlepack]

Great shout. The Rose is a cracking pub. And def Crows centric.

I remember once hearing that the owners/managers were Crows fans, but has never asked if that's true. But they definitely show Crows games and draw lots of fans. And, as you say, it's a cracking pub regardless.

 

[Trigger13]

I remember once hearing that the owners/managers were Crows fans, but has never asked if that's true. But they definitely show Crows games and draw lots of fans. And, as you say, it's a cracking pub regardless.

They are Crows fans. Formerly from Adelaide.

 

[Cromulant]

They are Crows fans. Formerly from Adelaide.

The Rose is the one a couple streets off Brunswick St ?? Haven't been there in years, but then I havent had much of a reason to go to Melbourne for footy for a lot of that time.

My old man and I use to stay up that end of town when we'd head over to watch games.