Squad named for Dubai

[macca23]

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Two of Adelaide’s 2007 draftees are among seven new faces named in a 28-man squad for Saturday’s NAB Cup clash against Collingwood in Dubai.

Eighteen-year-olds Jarrhan Jacky and Andy Otten, drafted less than three months ago, were today selected in the Crows’ unplaced squad which will be reduced to 26 before the match.

Recruits Brad Symes (from Port Adelaide) and Brad Moran (Kangaroos) and 2006 draftees James Sellar, Kurt Tippett and David Mackay are also in the mix for the AFL season opener.

Sellar, Tippett and Mackay played for Adelaide in NAB Cup trials last year but all had their 2006 seasons ruined or disrupted by injuries.

Adelaide’s squad also includes six other players with less than 40 AFL games – Chris Knights (34), Richard Douglas (16), Ivan Maric (14), Bernie Vince (10), Jason Porplyzia (26) and Bryce Campbell (one).

Coach Neil Craig said it was an exciting time for the club and its supporters.

“We want to use the NAB Cup to have a look at some of these younger players, to expose them to the competition,” he said. “There are also others who have previously played some football at this level we will be looking to hand more responsibility. So that’s not only exciting for the team, it’s exciting for the members who can enjoy watching these players in action.”

Nathan Bassett (stayed in Adelaide for famly reasons), Rhett Biglands (knee), Trent Hentschel (knee) and Myke Cook (knee) were unavailable for the match while several other players including Nick Gill and Greg Gallman have returned to full training but have had limited preparation and were not considered.

The Adelaide squad is: Brad Moran, Kris Massie, Kurt Tippett, Scott Thompson, Nathan van Berlo, Tyson Edwards, Jarrhan Jacky, Michael Doughty, Robert Shirley, David Mackay, Brad Symes, Ken McGregor, Bernie Vince, Graham Johncock, Ivan Maric, Chris Knights, Andy Otten, Andrew McLeod, Brett Burton, Ben Rutten, Richard Douglas, Scott Stevens, James Sellar, Bryce Campbell, Brent Reilly, Simon Goodwin, Jason Porplyzia, Nathan Bock.

 

[macca23]

28 named means that 2 will miss.

Working on what Trigg said, although he said there would be 6 players making their AFL debut, I think he actually meant 6 players making their debut with the club.

On that basis Andy Otten would miss, with the other player to miss sensibly being one of Massie, Doughty and Campbell.

If it were up to me the two to miss would be Otten and Massie.

 

[betterthanu]

Very surprised to see Doughty in there. Hope he gets cut.

 

[IddyBiddy]

Thanks Macca. Its an exciting time, with lots of new face about. My two cuts from the squad would be probabley be Otten and Doughty. They are the two least cruicial to testing within our structures at the moment. Jacky has earned his call up. well done.

 

[NikkiNoo]

No Griffin as well. So Tippett and Maric as our rucks.

Can't wait for Sat night.

 

[Coopers]

What's wrong with Griffin that he wouldn't be playing?

 

[James23]

no dangerfield

 

[James23]

What's wrong with Griffin that he wouldn't be playing?

perhaps would be too top-heavy with moran, tippett, maric.. and to a lesser extent sellar

 

[hey shorty]

You'd imagine Maric will take the majority of the ruck duties then, with Kurt and perhaps Moran to pinch-hit. I hope Otten gets a gig, I have very high hopes for the guy this year but you'd think itll be him and Doughty to miss. Hopefully guys like Jacky, Campbell, Mackay etc get some good game time.

 

[hey shorty]

no dangerfield

No Tex either.

 

[macca23]

No Griffin as well. So Tippett and Maric as our rucks.

Can't wait for Sat night.

I'm surprised about Griffin. Can only wait on the reason for that whether that be deliberate or injury based.

Could it be that Moran will be the 2nd ruck with Tippett playing up forward??

Looks like the walls of Jericho have tumbled down - he's not named either.

 

[Campbell's Chunky]

I'm surprised about Griffin. Can only wait on the reason for that whether that be deliberate or injury based.

Could it be that Moran will be the 2nd ruck with Tippett playing up forward??

Looks like the walls of Jericho have tumbled down - he's not named either.

I doubt it, he'd be listed here:

Nathan Bassett (stayed in Adelaide for famly reasons), Rhett Biglands (knee), Trent Hentschel (knee) and Myke Cook (knee) were unavailable for the match while several other players including Nick Gill and Greg Gallman have returned to full training but have had limited preparation and were not considered.

 

[macca23]

The players that weren't quoted as being unavailable or not ready, but not chosen are:

Armfield

Dangerfield

Griffin

Jericho

Kite

Walker

4 first year draftees, a certain starter for the year in Griffin and Jericho.

 

[macca23]

I doubt it, he'd be listed here:

Oh, I didn't mean injured.

 

[Campbell's Chunky]

Oh, I didn't mean injured.

And I was referring to Griffin, lol.

Maybe it's based on the fact that they are allowing for a bit of a burnout by Griffin later in the year.

 

[whitey_1975]

What's wrong with Griffin that he wouldn't be playing?

If I remember rightly for the last 3-4 weeks Crow girl kept saying in her write ups on training (good read) that Griffin was doing a lot of bike work and away from the group work with gallman, gill and jericho in the last couple of weeks, and Dangerfield was having regular hamstring work since the end of last year, so all these are probably recovering or have had interuppted preseason bummer but thats how it goes. No idea about Tex though?

 

[Coopers]

Tex had a quad injury before christmas (or something like that).

Maybe this is more of an indication that the crows want/need him to dominate in the SANFL to learn how to step up.

 

[hey shorty]

Theyll be very careful with Tex IMO. Its going to be pretty difficult to step out of country footy (albeit a decent standard) and go into SANFL let alone AFL. Wouldnt be surprised if we didnt see him in any preseason games, even if we lose this week.

 

[NikkiNoo]

And I was referring to Griffin, lol.

Maybe it's based on the fact that they are allowing for a bit of a burnout by Griffin later in the year.

That's my thinking on the matter - that it is more in line with knowing that Griff will be involved in a large amount of the rucking duties for the year.

Plus it means with Tippett and Maric that is two solid bodies for the ruck for this game.

Who are Collingwoods ruck options?

 

[whitey_1975]

Tex had a quad injury before christmas (or something like that).

Maybe this is more of an indication that the crows want/need him to dominate in the SANFL to learn how to step up.

also we are already debuting sellar and tippet and jacky in the forward line so no room for any game time, plus i didnt really expect him to play this year but definately nab 2009

 

[Alex99]

This is how I would like to see them line up.

FF: Andrew McLeod ~ Ken McGregor ~ Jason Porplyzia
HF: Brett Burton ~ Kurt Tippett ~ Tyson Edwards
C: Chris Knights ~ Nathan van Berlo ~ Richard Douglas
HB: Brad Symes ~ Nathan Bock ~ Simon Goodwin
FB: Scott Stevens ~ Ben Rutten ~ Graham Johncock
Ruck: Ivan Maric~ Scott Thompson ~ Brent Reilly
Interchange: Brad Moran ~ Robert Shirley ~ Jarrhan Jacky ~ James Sellar ~Bernie Vince ~ David Mackay ~ Bryce Campbell ~ Kris Massie


With Michael Doughty and Andy Otten missing out.

 

[jo172]

The players that weren't quoted as being unavailable or not ready, but not chosen are:

Armfield

Dangerfield

Griffin

Jericho

Kite

Walker

4 first year draftees, a certain starter for the year in Griffin and Jericho.

Who?

 

[hey shorty]

This is how I would like to see them line up.

FF: Andrew McLeod ~ Ken McGregor ~ Jason Porplyzia
HF: Brett Burton ~ Kurt Tippett ~ Tyson Edwards
C: Chris Knights ~ Nathan van Berlo ~ Richard Douglas
HB: Brad Symes ~ Nathan Bock ~ Simon Goodwin
FB: Scott Stevens ~ Ben Rutten ~ Graham Johncock
Ruck: Ivan Maric~ Scott Thompson ~ Brent Reilly
Interchange: Brad Moran ~ Robert Shirley ~ Jarrhan Jacky ~ James Sellar ~Bernie Vince ~ David Mackay ~ Bryce Campbell ~ Kris Massie


With Michael Doughty and Andy Otten missing out.

Looks the goods to me. Maybe only move Edwards and Porplyzia around but other than that it looks solid. Particularly young through the midfield which is something I would very much like to see.

 

[whitey_1975]

This is how I would like to see them line up.

FF: Andrew McLeod ~ Ken McGregor ~ Jason Porplyzia
HF: Brett Burton ~ Kurt Tippett ~ Tyson Edwards
C: Chris Knights ~ Nathan van Berlo ~ Richard Douglas
HB: Brad Symes ~ Nathan Bock ~ Simon Goodwin
FB: Scott Stevens ~ Ben Rutten ~ Graham Johncock
Ruck: Ivan Maric~ Scott Thompson ~ Brent Reilly
Interchange: Brad Moran ~ Robert Shirley ~ Jarrhan Jacky ~ James Sellar ~Bernie Vince ~ David Mackay ~ Bryce Campbell ~ Kris Massie


With Michael Doughty and Andy Otten missing out.

Would have Otten in and Massie out
Sellar swap for Tippett and Tippett into FF, Mac to bench, can then go to CHF or FF depending on who is struggling.

 

[betterthanu]

Ive seen a few people name Tippett at CHF. I just dont see that as his ideal position at all.