Preview R7: Changes vs. Fremantle

[GROTTO]

These sensible selections are super freaky

My Thursdays feel so empty

Just admit it, you miss the Thursday Night meltdowns from previous years.

 

[cmndstab]

And Brayden Cook, of all people, also makes it onto the emergency list.

 

[Scorpus]

And Brayden Cook, of all people, also makes it onto the emergency list.

Thank god it's not Murphy

 

[cmndstab]

Thank god it's not Murphy

No Murphy or Smith on the emergency list, hard to complain too hard!

 

[Huang LoWel]

It was a bit scatter gun. Crouch out because he's not part of a future flag, but Tex stays in?

It would be fine if these changes were being suggested because they thought it would improve our chances of playing finals. They seemed to be saying the season is dead and let's look at the depth.

Putting the season in the bin when we are 4-2 is a little strange.

Yeah, probably was a bit of a scattered post. Best to think a little more before posting after a beer or two too many. Hopefully I learn.

That said, I believe the Crows will have depth when the likes of ROB, Crouch, Milera and maybe Laird are playing SANFL cause they can't get a game due to the likes of Edwards and Bond, etc are playing better. Until they get consistent game time at AFL level they are an unknown and may be no better than Murphy - better than SANFL level but not good enough for AFL. Tex's form dictates he has to be picked, I wouldn't say the same for Milera, Crouch and ROB.

Lastly, Crows have done this to us every time. Just when you think they are turning a corner, they go and lose the games they should win to be considered finals worthy. Until proven otherwise, my expectation is that they will lose against Fremantle tomorrow - regardless of what team they field.
Beat Freo and then Port, then I will start to believe this year might be different.

 

[Cromulant]

Yeah, probably was a bit of a scattered post. Best to think a little more before posting after a beer or two too many. Hopefully I learn.

That said, I believe the Crows will have depth when the likes of ROB, Crouch, Milera and maybe Laird are playing SANFL cause they can't get a game due to the likes of Edwards and Bond, etc are playing better. Until they get consistent game time at AFL level they are an unknown and may be no better than Murphy - better than SANFL level but not good enough for AFL. Tex's form dictates he has to be picked, I wouldn't say the same for Milera, Crouch and ROB.

Lastly, Crows have done this to us every time. Just when you think they are turning a corner, they go and lose the games they should win to be considered finals worthy. Until proven otherwise, my expectation is that they will lose against Fremantle tomorrow - regardless of what team they field.
Beat Freo and then Port, then I will start to believe this year might be different.

Freo are probably in the same boat.

Playing at home, this is a game that they would be expected to win

 

[crowholder]

And Brayden Cook, of all people, also makes it onto the emergency list.

Looks like they are using a lottery rather than form for emergencies

 

[crowholder]

Just admit it, you miss the Thursday Night meltdowns from previous years.

I think this guy would be preferred than the Smurf by most

 

[Crow till I die]

Yeah makes sense

Still would’ve given Draper a spell but I’m fine with keeping on going with him. Sub maybe?

Yep, go the sub pathway and it will help to keep him fresher this week and with an eye to next week

 

[FR0GGY]

Uhhh ... you wanna re-phrase that ?

How big is Curtins rooster compared to Fogs rooster?

 

[dogs105]

How big is Curtins rooster compared to Fogs rooster?

 

[aabp1978]

And Brayden Cook, of all people, also makes it onto the emergency list.

Might be alone here, but I went to the SANFL game last week and thought Cook actually looked pretty decent. Wasnt a high stat game, but certainly noticeable ( in a good way). Surprised Edwards not an emergency after his efforts, but sensible selections over all..

 

[Cromulant]

Looks like they are using a lottery rather than form for emergencies

I think they mix it around a bit on purpose TBH.

 

[Peter Doherty]

Yeah, probably was a bit of a scattered post. Best to think a little more before posting after a beer or two too many. Hopefully I learn.

That said, I believe the Crows will have depth when the likes of ROB, Crouch, Milera and maybe Laird are playing SANFL cause they can't get a game due to the likes of Edwards and Bond, etc are playing better. Until they get consistent game time at AFL level they are an unknown and may be no better than Murphy - better than SANFL level but not good enough for AFL. Tex's form dictates he has to be picked, I wouldn't say the same for Milera, Crouch and ROB.

Lastly, Crows have done this to us every time. Just when you think they are turning a corner, they go and lose the games they should win to be considered finals worthy. Until proven otherwise, my expectation is that they will lose against Fremantle tomorrow - regardless of what team they field.
Beat Freo and then Port, then I will start to believe this year might be different.

Yeah, drunk posting is not something you'd ever see me doing

I do get why people would rather sit back and see what they do before getting their hopes. It's up to the individual.

Spoiler

We win by 3+ goals

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

But who will take the 4th tall role?

Dawson....

 

[Ciao Giacomo]

I think there's a little more to clearances than just the ruckman and hitouts won. Scores won and conceded matter more than hitouts.

Yes, we would all like a 26 year old Max Gawn but is there a stand out ruckman in his mid 20s who would be a match winner? If yes, would you be willing to pay the $1.5M a year? No one on this Board was interested in Grundy at $1M a year.

Winning the clearances doesn’t guarantee a win but we have already seen with Strachan and when Rob is struggling that getting smashed in the clearances makes losing very likely.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Taylor, Hinge, Curtin, Draper, Peatling on the bench

So likely Taylor & Draper involved in sub on/off.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

For the Doctors:

In Corey Wagner, Heath Chapman, Quinton Narkle

19

Quinton Narkle

Age

28

Ht

182cm

Wt

81kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.7

4star

K

6.9

3star

HB

6.8

4star

M

2.1

2star

T

3.0

5star

G

0.6

4star

D

11.4

3star

K

5.4

2star

HB

6.0

3star

M

1.8

2star

T

3.6

4star

G

0.0

1star

D

12.0

3star

K

5.4

2star

HB

6.6

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

2.4

4star

G

0.8

4star

Out James Aish, Jaeger O'Meara

2

Jaeger O'meara

Age

32

Ht

184cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

22.9

5star

K

12.4

5star

HB

10.6

5star

M

3.7

4star

T

5.5

5star

CL

4.8

5star

D

20.9

5star

K

13.0

5star

HB

7.9

4star

M

3.6

4star

T

4.0

5star

CL

5.0

5star

D

19.4

5star

K

11.4

4star

HB

8.0

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

4.0

5star

CL

4.6

5star

, Bailey Banfield

41

Bailey Banfield

Age

28

Ht

190cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.6

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

6.5

4star

M

2.9

3star

T

3.9

5star

MG

175.5

3star

D

9.5

2star

K

5.3

2star

HB

4.3

3star

M

2.0

2star

T

2.8

4star

MG

109.5

2star

D

14.4

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

6.8

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

3.2

5star

MG

200.4

4star

 

[TubbsFarquhar]

For the Doctors:

In Corey Wagner, Heath Chapman, Quinton Narkle

Out James Aish, Jaeger O'Meara, Bailey Banfield

Narkle getting another AFL gig is staggering. I know he's close with Bolton, but still.

 

[CrowBloke]

How big is Curtins rooster compared to Fogs rooster?

"Rooster", huh?

Someone posted above that there's only a few cms in it, but a fair bit of a weight difference ...

 

[FR0GGY]

"Rooster", huh?

Someone posted above that there's only a few cms in it, but a fair bit of a weight difference ...

Yep it’s the girth that matters

 

[FR0GGY]

So likely Taylor & Draper involved in sub on/off.

Or Tex after he’s kicked his 10th late in the 3rd.

 

[CrowBloke]

Yep it’s the girth that matters

That's a bit of a stretch ...

 

[FullyBigKPro]

Smart move not risking Fog... Geesus almost sensible by Crows... - Solid Ins.

Suspect Sid maybe sub, would be sensible to manage him on an away game.

Kingy on First Crack was spot on last night - Want to see TT get targeted at least 15 times tomorrow night, play as a genuine deep FF. He could monster Freo.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Or Tex after he’s kicked his 10th late in the 3rd.

I could live with that...