Preview R9: Changes vs. Port Adelaide

[GROTTO]

I wouldn't rest him this week, not with his record against Port, plus their garbage defence won't be able to handle all of Tex, Fog and Thilthorpe. If we rest him before the bye I'd rest him the West Coast game.

The last time we played the three headed monster against Port, we overwhelmed them and won by 7+ goals. 2023 R20.

Tex had a quiet game and kicked 7+

 

[Jarman3]

The last time we played the three headed monster against Port, we overwhelmed them and won by 7+ goals. 2023 R20.

Tex had a quiet game and kicked 7+

One of my all-time favourite Tex goals

Although it probably made it easier to kick a bag on Aliir given he was playing concussed and Port ignored the protocols.

 

[weekend at bernies]

OUT: Smith
IN: Hinge

 

[davos44]

I wouldn't rest him this week, not with his record against Port, plus their garbage defence won't be able to handle all of Tex, Fog and Thilthorpe. If we rest him before the bye I'd rest him the West Coast game.

The West Coast game is in 3 weeks. But yes, the West Coast game is the obvious choice if its just before the bye.

 

[Jarman3]

The West Coast game is in 3 weeks. But yes, the West Coast game is the obvious choice if its just before the bye.

Actually, on further consideration I'd probably rest him for the Collingwood game. Same him a flight, and give us a smaller player eg Pedlar who can provide more run when playing up the ground and more forward pressure when inside 50. Tex can play against West Coast - assuming no injuries we can sub him off once we get 10 goals up.

 

[GROTTO]

One of my all-time favourite Tex goals

Although it probably made it easier to kick a bag on Aliir given he was playing concussed and Port ignored the protocols.

This is one of my GOAT Tex goals. I remember crying tears of joy, I started to believe in a miracle.

After this Tex bomb from 55m, we led at HT in the 2012 Prem Final, going in as massive underdogs.

Clutch goals definitely carry much more weighting too.

 

[1990crow]

Have to win this. Sets up a free crack at Collingwood the week after, and an opportunity to be 8-3 after R11.

 

[AFC979810]

This is one of my GOAT Tex goals. I remember crying tears of joy, I started to believe in a miracle.

You cried because we were up 5 points going into half time of a prelim?

 

[GROTTO]

Have to win this. Sets up a free crack at Collingwood the week after, and an opportunity to be 8-3 after R11.

7 straight losses to the Pies if I am not mistaken? Massive game for Nicks and the Club.

 

[GROTTO]

I don't think Tex will be rested. Might be the starting sub a few times. They'll want to do everything to get him to 300 games and he needs to play nearly every game from here to make it

He is on 285, if I am not mistaken if he plays every game from here, he will play his 300th vs North in R23.

 

[Cromulant]

He is on 285, if I am not mistaken if he plays every game from here, he will play his 300th vs North in R23.

In Tasmania ??

No chance that happens.

 

[1990crow]

7 straight losses to the Pies if I am not mistaken? Massive game for Nicks and the Club.

Top 4 is up for grabs if we are good enough.

 

[MarcusP2]

This is one of my GOAT Tex goals. I remember crying tears of joy, I started to believe in a miracle.

After this Tex bomb from 55m, we led at HT in the 2012 Prem Final, going in as massive underdogs.

Clutch goals definitely carry much more weighting too.

Typical BT commentary effort there.

 

[AFC979810]

Typical BT commentary effort there.

At the end.

"The Adelaide Players really suck off........ this enthusiasm".

 

[Coopers]

This is one of my GOAT Tex goals. I remember crying tears of joy, I started to believe in a miracle.

After this Tex bomb from 55m, we led at HT in the 2012 Prem Final, going in as massive underdogs.

Clutch goals definitely carry much more weighting too.

He really could have got closer to the man on the mark there. Holy shit that was a long kick.

 

[Jarman3]

At the end.

"The Adelaide Players really suck off........ this enthusiasm".

Was it BT or some other commentator who once described Jake Lever as "one of the best fisters in the competition"?

 

[Jarman3]

This is one of my GOAT Tex goals. I remember crying tears of joy, I started to believe in a miracle.

After this Tex bomb from 55m, we led at HT in the 2012 Prem Final, going in as massive underdogs.

Clutch goals definitely carry much more weighting too.

Yeah, given the fact it was a PF and putting us in front that was a good 'un.

But left foot, 50m out on the boundary line beats it

 

[GROTTO]

In Tasmania ??

No chance that happens.

My understanding is that its a Marvel game according to afl.com.au

 

[GROTTO]

Top 4 is up for grabs if we are good enough.

Pies at the G, would arguably be one of Nicks greatest wins for the Club.

 

[Cromulant]

My understanding is that its a Marvel game according to afl.com.au

Right yeah it is, still dont think we'd do that to him.

 

[GROTTO]

Right yeah it is, still dont think we'd do that to him.

Well Im assuming he will rest/miss surely one game for this year, meaning it will either be a Final should we make it or R1 2026.

 

[CrowinNT]

Tex needs a rest /managed
However he needs to be in the showdown
1 eye brow 1 leg and quick regrow mullet
He is our director of the forward line

 

[davos44]

Actually, on further consideration I'd probably rest him for the Collingwood game. Same him a flight, and give us a smaller player eg Pedlar who can provide more run when playing up the ground and more forward pressure when inside 50. Tex can play against West Coast - assuming no injuries we can sub him off once we get 10 goals up.

Thinking about this makes your head spin a bit lol.

I'm sure Tex will go to Burgess and say "hey I'm feeling cooked" at some point

We have such a tricky draw.. The round 22 game against West Coast is looking like a great rest game lol.

 

[1990crow]

Pies at the G, would arguably be one of Nicks greatest wins for the Club.

Small sample size to choose from.

 

[GROTTO]

Small sample size to choose from.

The Dawson goal after the siren in the Showdown, Number 1?