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Bit of perspective please. Half our team, and most of our midfield, were top up players. No disrespect to them but they are barely SANFL grade in comparison to Aaron Young, Andrew Moore and co.
I truly don't give a shizenhouzen on how the SANFL team goes scoreboard wise. Its how it helps in the main game and I think a lot of our youngsters and rookies are getting good exposure and as a result when they are called up into the AFL team we are getting better service.
 

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I truly don't give a shizenhouzen on how the SANFL team goes scoreboard wise. Its how it helps in the main game and I think a lot of our youngsters and rookies are getting good exposure and as a result when they are called up into the AFL team we are getting better service.
If people don't care if we win or lose we shouldn't be in the competition.
 

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Like most people I agree that Knight looked good today. Him and Kerridge looked a grade above. O'Brien and Siggins seem to be developing well. No one else really worth mentioning.
Yep agreed.

O'Brien - Was really impressed with him for someone so young. Good attack on the footy, kicking looked solid but more importantly one-grabbed a lot of marks. Also looked ok at CHF when he wasnt rucking. 13 disposals and 20 HO's another good return.
Kerridge - Looked a step up in talent from the other Adelaide boys, but didn't set the game on fire. Should be promoted as Jaensch and Smith will probably miss.
Knight - Thought he butchered some disposals at time, but on the whole a good game back from a long layoff and looked smooth. Impressed.
Siggins - Progressing nicely I think. Not much has been said about him, but another solid pre season and he should come in to calculations next year.
Lowden - Very underwhelming. O'Brien miles ahead of him at this point.
Martin - Solid, and will come in to calculations this week along with Kerridge as replacement for Jaensch or Smith.
Ramsey - Lacked intensity and needs to get involved more when he's not playing well. Does seem to have some raw talent persisting with. Could have been moved down back to get him in to the game.
 

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What do you prefer; an SANFL Premiership or an AFL Premiership. That will answer your question.
So you think playing in a team that has lost before the game even starts is good for young players development. It must be a great selling point for a young Victorian kid. Come and play in the Adelaide reserves and get a beating every weekend.
 

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So you think playing in a team that has lost before the game even starts is good for young players development. It must be a great selling point for a young Victorian kid. Come and play in the Adelaide reserves and get a beating every weekend.
No, you have it wrong. Of course the team is going to try and win however if we have drafted a young full forward I sure as hell want him to be playing in the forward line not as a centre half back like they did in the SANFL. that does nothing for their development.
 

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So you think playing in a team that has lost before the game even starts is good for young players development. It must be a great selling point for a young Victorian kid. Come and play in the Adelaide reserves and get a beating every weekend.
Could be worse. If the AFC didn;t have a SANFL side some of these kids would be lining up for the Bays.
 

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I truly don't give a shizenhouzen on how the SANFL team goes scoreboard wise. Its how it helps in the main game and I think a lot of our youngsters and rookies are getting good exposure and as a result when they are called up into the AFL team we are getting better service.
And you wonder why the angst of SANFL clubs .....so it's ok to stuff up a competition ....parasite
 
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We're paying for the right to be a parasite.

It was either a parasite there or the VFL.

The SANFL knew it was a reserves team they were taking on. Enough clubs voted yes. They can't complain now as it was 100% up to them.
 
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Is it true some of our top up players play games for their local clubs on Saturdays ?
No.

They do have home clubs if not playing for us.

There might be the odd occasion where there's a late out and someone is forced to double but once in a blue moon, same as the AFL team
 
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We're paying for the right to be a parasite.

It was either a parasite there or the VFL.

The SANFL knew it was a reserves team they were taking on. Enough clubs voted yes. They can't complain now as it was 100% up to them.
:rolleyes: can't believe a) you said it ....b) you believe it

At least the club doesn't agree with you ....but the rules imposed by the SANFL clubs are obviously too restrictive
 
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ok then play the Crows in the SANFL reserves ......then no-one gives a toss

Some respect needs to be shown to a great competition
The standard there isn't good enough

I really don't see what the issue is. Us and Port are competitive in every game.
 
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:rolleyes: can't believe a) you said it ....b) you believe it

At least the club doesn't agree with you ....but the rules imposed by the SANFL clubs are obviously too restrictive
What are you talking about?

We're getting exactly what we want out of the arrangement. A chance to keep all our players together learning our structure in a competitive environment. In our own state.

We have to pay for this privilege to compensate the SANFL and we are.

Don't forget all the SANFL clubs are "missing" out on compared to previous seasons are two byes.
 
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The standard there isn't good enough

I really don't see what the issue is. Us and Port are competitive in every game.
Yes ...but clearly most Crows supporters have little regard for the integrity of the competition :thumbsdown:

Why ....why wouldn't we want to win a SANFL Premiership ....surely that's the best player development experience ?
 
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What are you talking about?

We're getting exactly what we want out of the arrangement. A chance to keep all our players together learning our structure in a competitive environment. In our own state.

We have to pay for this privilege to compensate the SANFL and we are.

Don't forget all the SANFL clubs are "missing" out on compared to previous seasons are two byes.
No you said we "have the right to be a parasite" on the competition ..because we're paying

I'm talking about respecting the competition ....not being a leach
 
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