The positives thread

[a mayes ing]

Darcy Gardiner...again.

The guy is a rock in defence and has been by and far our most improved in recent years.

Break out year for him. Really should be talked about in the AA squad even if he doesn't get in the team. Can play on smalls, mediums and talls. Crazy how he has gone from a nervous defender who gives away too many frees to a rock who is playing a lot like Andrews atm

 

[BRAB]

Last 6 Matches

R18, 2018, Adelaide 13.15 (93) d Brisbane 13.10 (88) at the Gabba
R9, 2017, Adelaide 21.14 (140) d Brisbane Lions 7.18 (60) at the Gabba
R20, 2016, Adelaide 27.15 (177) d Brisbane Lions 6.3 (39) at Adelaide Oval
R21, 2015, Adelaide 20.11 (131) d Brisbane Lions 6.8 (44) at Adelaide Oval
R13, 2015, Adelaide 11.16 (82) d Brisbane Lions 10.9 (69) at the Gabba
R20, 2014, Adelaide 25.18 (168) d Brisbane Lions 9.9 (63) at the Gabba

We're absolutely improving. Fun.

 

[Nunez]

A month ago most would have expected 15k max. We cracked 20K. Amazing show of support.

 

[BRAB]

Absolute freak. Already signed an extension. We nailed pick 1.

 

[Lions Flag 2020]

The younger players standing up under pressure to kick their goals - big O, Berry, Rayner, Barrett. And mcstays new found accuracy.

 

[trikster]

And mcstays new found accuracy.

Whoever decided to get that kicking coach in from outside of the AFL bubble deserves a bonus this year.

 

[pulpdriver]

I feel like every week I'm sliding the mental scale for Rayner's potential further right.
Goddamn, this kid is awesome.

 

[M Malice]

I feel like every week I'm sliding the mental scale for Rayner's potential further right.
Goddamn, this kid is awesome.

Cameron Rayner, Hugh McCluggage, Jarrod Berry and Alex Witherden* who flies under the radar a little compared to the others is seriously mouth watering re what is possible over the next 10-12 years.

Who will be the biggest star is anyone's guess, if I had to pick one right now I'd go with McCluggage.

* Witherden could be our less high profile and celebrated member of the new FAB 4, similar to Nigel Lappin.

 

[pulpdriver]

Cameron Rayner, Hugh McCluggage, Jarrod Berry and Alex Witherden* who flies under the radar a little compared to the others is seriously mouth watering re what is possible over the next 10-12 years.

Who will be the biggest star is anyone's guess, if I had to pick one right now I'd go with McCluggage.

* Witherden could be our less high profile and celebrated member of the new FAB 4, similar to Nigel Lappin.

I'll bet you most Queensland kids starting holding the ball the way Clugg does within 18 months.

 

[Kernel Kurtz]

Crow supporters warming our seats up before the game.
Thanks again.

 

[Nunez]

Fagan put it to the players to run this week and be mentally prepared for the crows. A lot of us had the fear we would be blown away due to Adelaide's desperation to make finals and our potential overconfidence. The fact we not only killed those feelings but played our hearts out for four quarters in a player driven effort is pretty fantastic. Adelaides desperation and pressure was phenomenal and we took it to them all game. The better team won, but when our list profile hits theirs in terms of experience and age, God help oppositions.

 

[snooplions]

I felt we were outclassed most of the night by a side that could play to a higher level than we currently can, yet we only lost by 5. We won two quarters as well. Just they were more composed in the vital moments.

 

[Dylan12]

Do you even need to say anything:

 

[Hollow Knight]

Do you even need to say anything:

Nice photo of a Brownlow medallist, Norm Smith medallist, multiple premiership player and Player of the Century. Also pictured: Leigh Matthews and Simon Black.

 

[Nuggo]

Loving the vibe of the supporters at the moment. Might even get a couple of old posters back at this rate.

 

[joshhem]

Although he had a quiet night. I LOVED Cox’s attack on the opposition player who was a certainty to take a simple mark. Did it 3 times with aggression and didn’t give away a free on any of them. Was something new from him

 

[LongLion]

Darcy Gardiner...again.

The guy is a rock in defence and has been by and far our most improved in recent years.

One of the most solid defenders in the game now. Love his work

 

[LongLion]

Cameron Rayner, Hugh McCluggage, Jarrod Berry and Alex Witherden* who flies under the radar a little compared to the others is seriously mouth watering re what is possible over the next 10-12 years.

Who will be the biggest star is anyone's guess, if I had to pick one right now I'd go with McCluggage.

* Witherden could be our less high profile and celebrated member of the new FAB 4, similar to Nigel Lappin.

Clugga is our next Blacky. Creates time, little side steps and steadies and lowers the eyes. Witherden also has that ability to give himself time to have look before kicking

 

[LongLion]

Although he had a quiet night. I LOVED Cox’s attack on the opposition player who was a certainty to take a simple mark. Did it 3 times with aggression and didn’t give away a free on any of them. Was something new from him

Yep, saw something new from Cox with his attack. Still a way to go but so much to work with. Reckon he will be a gun but not for another 12- 18 months.

 

[LongLion]

Nice photo of a Brownlow medallist, Norm Smith medallist, multiple premiership player and Player of the Century. Also pictured: Leigh Matthews and Simon Black.

See Blacky out and about every now & then. Looks like he could still pull the boots on and play but don't think that is what his back keeps telling him

 

[CarterS]

Do you even need to say anything:

Love that jumper with the Bears colours

 

[scoman]

Wasnt a huge night for Clugga but watching from ground level he had a couple of brilliant moments early in the game moving through traffic with ease and then hitting his target. Very very smooth. Trying to keep the lid on my expectations but he is looking pretty special.

 

[M Malice]

As of today afl.com official player ratings-

1) Dustin Martin.
2) Patrick Dangerfield.
3) Nat Fyfe.
4) Dayne Zorko.
5) Clayton Oliver.

1st year players-

1) Tim Kelly.
2) Bayley Fritsch.
3) Cameron Rayner.
4) Jaidyn Stephenson.
5) Ed Richards.

 

[Beastmode36]

I reckon Gardiner would probably be leading our BnF right now, if not top 3

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[AFLQLD]

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/th...e/news-story/dc94cea2458bd1fec0a19a09bef55e3a

Interesting comparisons in this article.