TubbsFarquhar
TheBrownDog
Sorry for the belated thread. I've had a busy week and I just forgot about it, but here it is.
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When: Friday 26 August, 7:40pm
Where: Adelaide Oval
Forecast: Max: 15, Min: 4, Mostly Sunny
The Story So Far:
After a year where nothing was expected us, we're playing for a top 2 position (possibly even a minor premiership if Richmond can somehow get over Sydney). West Coast, on the other hand, are also finals bound but have been less impressive and do not look like they'll return to the GF if they lose. Nic Nat's injuries have affected their midfield greatly and have generally been shithouse outside of Perth with the exception of a win against the Giants. They're playing for a home elimination final (other results would have to fall their way to finish top 4). However, it's possible so they'll be all out to get us.
History:
Needless to say, West Coast have caused us some pain in the past, particularly a decade ago in years we were the top 2 teams in the competition. Unfortunately, they were the one team we struggled to beat (accept for one match that will be mentioned soon) so it'll probably take a couple of finals wins to reverse the pain. The head-to-head currently stands 20-23 in West Coast's favour with us winning the last 2.
Memorable Matches:
What. A. First. Quarter. Still one of the best I've seen live, we were just flawless in every way. Even after a slight second quarter scare, we still managed to kick away in the end. We had already sealed a finals spot with Geelong losing but this was still a huge effort against the eventual runners-up.
Was one step closer to our first flag. Not the best quality game but an important win nonetheless.
The win that got us our fist minor premiership. However, it was soured by Roo's suspension and the fact that we ****ed up the next week by not tagging old man Harvey. Still, a trophy is a trophy.
Teams:
Adelaide:
B: Brown, Hartigan, Lever
HB: Laird, Talia, Cheney
C: Mackay, Thompson, Henderson
HF: McGovern, Jenkins, Douglas
F: Lynch, Walker, Betts
Foll: Jacobs, B. Crouch, M. Crouch
I/C: Atkins, Cameron, CEY, Lyons
Emg: Beech, O'Brien, Kelly
West Coast:
B: Barrass, Schofield, Hurn
HB: Wellingham, McGovern, Sheppard
C: Yeo, Priddis, Jetta
HF: Hill, Darling, Masten
F: Cripps, Kennedy, LeCras
Foll: Lycett, Gaff, Shuey
I/C: Sheed, Giles, Butler, Hutchings
Emg: Brown, Redden, Nelson
Players to Watch:
Adelaide:
Betts - Has kicked a career best 65 goals this season with, hopefully, plenty more to come.
CEY - With Sloane's Brownlow chances going down the S-bend, this guy comes back into the side. Even since he got injured in the middle of last year, he's struggled to get back in the team and truly cement his spot, especially given he was playing some very decent footy under Walsh. I can't see him lasting long in the side yet again but tomorrow night is a huge opportunity for him to make a case to stay in.
West Coast:
Kennedy - Has the Coleman Medal pretty much wrapped up and is always a threat up forward. Thankfully, we have Talia who is on track for an AA position and has kept him quiet in the last 3 encounters (3, 1 and 2 goals respectively). If he gets shout out of the game, the Eagles usually soon.
Lycett - With the news of Nic Nat's injury, this guy will be taking over the number 1 ruck spot for about 12 months. The Eagles have struggled without him and will need to go a whole year without him so Lycett has some pretty big shoes to fill.
Verdict:
A huge game. Nic Nat is a big out for them and Sloane is a big out for us. However, I would definitely say that the Eagles' out is more important to them than Sloane is to out (even though he's a vital cog in our midfield). Aside from the Giants win, the Eagles have travelled very poorly this year, being comprehensively smashed by Geelong, Sydney and Hawthorn as well as a loss to Collingwood and unconvincing wins against Port, Brisbane and Carlton. The Bulldogs was an honourable loss at least I guess... Meanwhile, we have lost one game at home since the Hawks game last year in round 12 so form here is on our side. I think we can do it, sew up a top 2 spot!
Crows by 28.
PS. I would normally put in more effort but it's been a busy week so I haven't really had the time.
When: Friday 26 August, 7:40pm
Where: Adelaide Oval
Forecast: Max: 15, Min: 4, Mostly Sunny
The Story So Far:
After a year where nothing was expected us, we're playing for a top 2 position (possibly even a minor premiership if Richmond can somehow get over Sydney). West Coast, on the other hand, are also finals bound but have been less impressive and do not look like they'll return to the GF if they lose. Nic Nat's injuries have affected their midfield greatly and have generally been shithouse outside of Perth with the exception of a win against the Giants. They're playing for a home elimination final (other results would have to fall their way to finish top 4). However, it's possible so they'll be all out to get us.
History:
Needless to say, West Coast have caused us some pain in the past, particularly a decade ago in years we were the top 2 teams in the competition. Unfortunately, they were the one team we struggled to beat (accept for one match that will be mentioned soon) so it'll probably take a couple of finals wins to reverse the pain. The head-to-head currently stands 20-23 in West Coast's favour with us winning the last 2.
Memorable Matches:
What. A. First. Quarter. Still one of the best I've seen live, we were just flawless in every way. Even after a slight second quarter scare, we still managed to kick away in the end. We had already sealed a finals spot with Geelong losing but this was still a huge effort against the eventual runners-up.
Was one step closer to our first flag. Not the best quality game but an important win nonetheless.
The win that got us our fist minor premiership. However, it was soured by Roo's suspension and the fact that we ****ed up the next week by not tagging old man Harvey. Still, a trophy is a trophy.
Teams:
Adelaide:
B: Brown, Hartigan, Lever
HB: Laird, Talia, Cheney
C: Mackay, Thompson, Henderson
HF: McGovern, Jenkins, Douglas
F: Lynch, Walker, Betts
Foll: Jacobs, B. Crouch, M. Crouch
I/C: Atkins, Cameron, CEY, Lyons
Emg: Beech, O'Brien, Kelly
West Coast:
B: Barrass, Schofield, Hurn
HB: Wellingham, McGovern, Sheppard
C: Yeo, Priddis, Jetta
HF: Hill, Darling, Masten
F: Cripps, Kennedy, LeCras
Foll: Lycett, Gaff, Shuey
I/C: Sheed, Giles, Butler, Hutchings
Emg: Brown, Redden, Nelson
Players to Watch:
Adelaide:
Betts - Has kicked a career best 65 goals this season with, hopefully, plenty more to come.
CEY - With Sloane's Brownlow chances going down the S-bend, this guy comes back into the side. Even since he got injured in the middle of last year, he's struggled to get back in the team and truly cement his spot, especially given he was playing some very decent footy under Walsh. I can't see him lasting long in the side yet again but tomorrow night is a huge opportunity for him to make a case to stay in.
West Coast:
Kennedy - Has the Coleman Medal pretty much wrapped up and is always a threat up forward. Thankfully, we have Talia who is on track for an AA position and has kept him quiet in the last 3 encounters (3, 1 and 2 goals respectively). If he gets shout out of the game, the Eagles usually soon.
Lycett - With the news of Nic Nat's injury, this guy will be taking over the number 1 ruck spot for about 12 months. The Eagles have struggled without him and will need to go a whole year without him so Lycett has some pretty big shoes to fill.
Verdict:
A huge game. Nic Nat is a big out for them and Sloane is a big out for us. However, I would definitely say that the Eagles' out is more important to them than Sloane is to out (even though he's a vital cog in our midfield). Aside from the Giants win, the Eagles have travelled very poorly this year, being comprehensively smashed by Geelong, Sydney and Hawthorn as well as a loss to Collingwood and unconvincing wins against Port, Brisbane and Carlton. The Bulldogs was an honourable loss at least I guess... Meanwhile, we have lost one game at home since the Hawks game last year in round 12 so form here is on our side. I think we can do it, sew up a top 2 spot!
Crows by 28.
PS. I would normally put in more effort but it's been a busy week so I haven't really had the time.
