The 2015 SANFL Crows thread.

[spexau]

No we weren't. We got done by 35 pts. We were rubbish.

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.

 

[adelaidecrows]

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.

 

[Mike Smyth]

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.

 

[adelaidecrows]

If people don't care if we win or lose we shouldn't be in the competition.

What do you prefer; an SANFL Premiership or an AFL Premiership. That will answer your question.

 

[CrowHop]

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.

 

[Mike Smyth]

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.

 

[adelaidecrows]

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.

 

[AFC979810]

If people don't care if we win or lose we shouldn't be in the competition.

Its a seconds side. If you care whether we win or lose in the SANFL you have rocks in your head.

 

[FantasticShirt]

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.

 

[Mike Smyth]

Could be worse. If the AFC didn;t have a SANFL side some of these kids would be lining up for the Bays.

This is true.

 

[Mike Smyth]

Sorry. I'll agree to disagree. If you're playing in a team whereby winning or losing isn't paramount then your'e club and players have the wrong attitude.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

That's every reserves team in the league

 

[WaynesWorld19]

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

 

[WaynesWorld19]

That's every reserves team in the league

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

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Is it true some of our top up players play games for their local clubs on Saturdays ?

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

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.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

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

 

[WaynesWorld19]

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.

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

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

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.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

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.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

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

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

 

[diligaf473]

Is it true some of our top up players play games for their local clubs on Saturdays ?

No. If they play for our SANFL team they can't play for their club team on the same weekend. Ask Golden Grove FC about what happens when they do?

 

[WaynesWorld19]

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

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

No

Whatever gave you that idea?

If we wanted to win reserves premierships we should draft AFL rejects instead of kids like Ramsey and O'Brien

 

[WaynesWorld19]

No. If they play for our SANFL team they can't play for their club team on the same weekend. Ask Golden Grove FC about what happens when they do?

What happens?