Game Day Round 10 vs. Adelaide, MCG, 1:45pm Sat 18/05

[unplugged]

Made the comment earlier about Richards fading, and I guess the same could be said about the team's effort collectively as we had the game under control.

But having just had a look at the Telstra Tracker and it would appear he very much tipped in, so I guess it's fair enough if he did gas himself. Think players coming into their 2nd and 3rd game can start just playing the system rather than smashing themselves to try and prove themselves. Sullivan's numbers were through the roof in his 2.5 quarters against Carlton as well.

Richards would have to be in the frame for another full game but suspect one of he or Sullivan will be the sub this week.

 

[unplugged]

Howe.

He's injured; I had him, HH and Bytel all as outs.

 

[Dead Eye Didak]

He "MAY" be promising .. but that doesnt mean he gets promoted to AFL side... we dont play promising players, we play players that fit the role , can play the role, demonstrate that in teh VFL and are ready and in form.

Well he is in form going by his last fortnight. He has already played senior footy this season, which would indicate the club thinks he's ready, and considering we have lost Howe for a few weeks, there is a role for him....So for me that's ️️️......

 

[gouki88]

Well he is in form going by his last fortnight. He has already played senior footy this season, which would indicate the club thinks he's ready, and considering we have lost Howe for a few weeks, their is a role for him....So for me that's ️️️......

And he's been an emergency for consecutive weeks.

 

[Apex36]

Not sure we should risk either of them if they're not 100%.

Long term not sure it helps us

You’d assume the fitness test is there to make that judgement. If they’re not 100% they won’t pass and won’t play.

 

[Apex36]

Playing a side that has won one game in two yeaRS ......

And? The rest of the team spudded it up that game, including 3 players who came in to the senior side and impacted this past weekend, so your point isn’t really valid.

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

Made the comment earlier about Richards fading, and I guess the same could be said about the team's effort collectively as we had the game under control.

But having just had a look at the Telstra Tracker and it would appear he very much tipped in, so I guess it's fair enough if he did gas himself. Think players coming into their 2nd and 3rd game can start just playing the system rather than smashing themselves to try and prove themselves. Sullivan's numbers were through the roof in his 2.5 quarters against Carlton as well.

Richards would have to be in the frame for another full game but suspect one of he or Sullivan will be the sub this week.

We had 3 players go off injured, 2 of which were in the 1st qtr. We had the game won at half time. No need to go full pelt in the second half.

We still won by 11 goals.

 

[swoop42]

While we've won every game against Adelaide under Fly, 3 of those 4 wins were by a combined 8pts.

Even without our injuries this game projected as being a tough one and a bigger test awaits our new breed this week.

 

[manicpie]

We had 3 players go off injured, 2 of which were in the 1st qtr. We had the game won at half time. No need to go full pelt in the second half.

We still won by 11 goals.

Go away you sensible Central Highlander

 

[No SPIN]

Everyone has gone past him
If he was running any slower he would be going backwards

He was slow but BRILLIANT in the GF.
His speed has got nothing to do with his ability to play inside mid and contest fiercely and effectively at stoppage.

 

[Exambolor]

The Crows defence will be stretched with Worrell out, the only good defenders they have right now are Keane and Michaelanney, Brodie Smith

33

Brodie Smith

Age

32

Ht

189cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.5

5star

K

12.3

5star

HB

7.2

4star

M

4.2

4star

T

2.1

4star

MG

500.1

5star

D

17.1

4star

K

12.6

5star

HB

4.5

3star

M

3.5

3star

T

2.3

3star

MG

438.9

5star

D

17.2

5star

K

10.8

4star

HB

6.4

4star

M

3.8

4star

T

3.6

5star

is washed up, Jones is out of form, and Butts form has been mixed. So we have to take advantage of that, with our small forward fleet.

Bruz, Darcy, Framp, Q, Leggy, Sidey/Noble have a clear advantage defence wise

 

[unplugged]

We had 3 players go off injured, 2 of which were in the 1st qtr. We had the game won at half time. No need to go full pelt in the second half.

We still won by 11 goals.

That wasn't the point I was making per se. Richards wouldn't have purposely taken the foot off the pedal, he's still very much trying to hold his spot over others in the team. I just think the lack of bench PLUS his work rate early both contributed naturally to the fade out. Will be better for the run.

 

[unplugged]

While we've won every game against Adelaide under Fly, 3 of those 4 wins were by a combined 8pts.

Even without our injuries this game projected as being a tough one and a bigger test awaits our new breed this week.

Absolutely. They're a good side. Their start to the year has been average but their past few weeks has been pretty solid. Will be a tough game. Luckily for us it's at the MCG!

 

[iGNITER]

Going to be an interesting week at selection...

We know Howe and Bytel will be the omissions from the 23. Harrison likely as well.

Schultz comes back in. Heard Jordy did a fair bit of running on the weekend and pulled up well, if he gets through training get him in and play him forward.
Would love to get Mitchell in. But if he is not right then don't risk it. But if he is good to go, as well as Jordy with Wade and Co ticking them off then get them out there!

Dean the other option after a good game in the VFL, if we want to go down the 3 tall defenders path.

Looking at the Crows line up from Sunday I would back Moore/Frampton to Walker/Himmelberg and Maynard to Fogarty.

The other option is clearly Johnson or Kreuger. Johnson (from what I hear) hasn't exactly set the world alight in the VFL but if he comes in and plays well he is just the type that with a bit of confidence could fill a real need.
Kreuger the other option... Just not sure of match fitness etc after 2 games back from injury...

 

[nahnah]

HH a chance to be available

 

[unplugged]

HH a chance to be available

Interesting to see if he trains today and/or Thursday or if they've kept in the moonboot as precautionary.

I daresay if Sunday had've been a final he would've had a jab and would've kept going (assuming you're still allowed to do that in this day and age!)

 

[sr36]

JDG supposedly did a 10km running sesh on Saturday so unless he's pulled up no good, then you'd think he's good to go.

Titch they might look to give another week or 2. He'll be crucial for us v sides like the Dogs, Dees etc with bigger bodied mids.

Depends on what the running session was - one paced running is less demanding than the regular sprints and power bursts that Jordy does in a game.

 

[manicpie]

Depends on what the running session was - one paced running is less demanding than the regular sprints and power bursts that Jordy does in a game.

It also takes away your sidestep. Just rest him again and give him a couple of games at FF, our midfield is flying

 

[sr36]

It also takes away your sidestep. Just rest him again and give him a couple of games at FF, our midfield is flying

Has he got OP, or was that just a journo speculating?

 

[manicpie]

Has he got OP, or was that just a journo speculating?

Probably speculation but if there is any groin problem, it's hard to sidestep and as you said, his burst will be affected

 

[unplugged]

Has he got OP, or was that just a journo speculating?

Believe it was just speculation at this stage.

 

[HFF]

Surely we bring in AJ for this one?
Makes logical sense with Howe out now and we need another mobile forward option.

He also plays quite well against the Crows too from recent memory

 

[McOrist]

No.

The taller bloke on the left is Mike McGear (real name Mike McCartney), younger brother of Paul McCartney.

 

[sam_e]

Has he got OP, or was that just a journo speculating?

one of Fly's recent pre-game pressers, a journo asked about JDG and whether it was in fact OP ..Fly suggested (paraphrasing) "no, it's not but if we don't adequately de-load & manage him at this point it may progress .."

so, in summary, 'yeah nah, yeah'!

 

[nahnah]

In: De Goey, Mitchell, Schultz
Out: Howe, Bytel, Macrae

Sub: One of Harrison, Richards or Sullivan

Just got to get through one more game without Mihocek hopefully