Will be interesting how we counter a team that will cover the switch. I am sure Adelaide will. Do we take it wide then open the corridor?
Cant wait to see.
A couple of interviews I’ve taken notice of since the win against Melbourne:
Steele again talked about the teams fitness & said it brings them confidence seeing the opposition gassed when they are still full of run.
Riewoldt on SEN this morning said that we played on more than usual against the Demons because the opportunity was there to do so. The opposition couldn’t keep up with due to their lack of speed & fitness compared to our players.
The Crows are notoriously a slow side. The Crouch brothers aren’t overly quick nor is Sloane although he’s a fantastic gut runner.
The Crows generate from the back half with Smith & Laird. They will need to be made accountable by Parker, Lonie, Long & Kent. Milera out is a big loss for them.
If we play tight on their running defenders & exploit their lack of pace through the midfield then I don’t think they will be able to keep up with our switch. They will be prepared & try but I think we’ve proven so far that our fitness & speed gives us an advantage over most teams.
It’s also worth noting that in 2017 the Crows built their game on getting goals out the back with Jenkins & Betts. Last year & so far this year that strategy hasn’t worked & their scores have dried up.
Another one of our strengths is ground ball gets in our defence so that will help counter the out the back goals.
The more I think about this game the more I think we match up perfectly against the Crows. As long as we maintain the pressure, intensity & discipline we’ve shown so far then we shouldn’t have an issue against them.