Norwood vs crows

[JK]

I understand JK the other clubs are not happy with the request because apparently Norwood (and by that I assume Bassett?) has asked for all non AFL required players to be made available for the Crows "Reserves" so from a North point of view that would mean Johnston would play in a trial as opposed to playing in a more meaningful game e.g. one that might have finals implications for his "home club". Surely you can see how that reads?

OK as I suspected, word back from the club is that that story is bollocks .. It's to include Crows players not selected for AFL finals whose SANFL clubs aren't playing, and we would make up the remaining numbers.

[on the rails]

I understand JK the other clubs are not happy with the request because apparently Norwood (and by that I assume Bassett?) has asked for all non AFL required players to be made available for the Crows "Reserves" so from a North point of view that would mean Johnston would play in a trial as opposed to playing in a more meaningful game e.g. one that might have finals implications for his "home club". Surely you can see how that reads?

Yep I addressed that above, if that's the case then I'd be the first to tell the club in no uncertain terms what I thought of it .. I find it hard to believe, even for Bass, that he would have requested that .. Best I do some digging.

Well I have heard my version but also the version where all Crows players not involved in games with finals implications have been asked to be made available? So depending on this weeks and next week's SANFL results, who could that end up being?

[JK]

I understand JK the other clubs are not happy with the request because apparently Norwood (and by that I assume Bassett?) has asked for all non AFL required players to be made available for the Crows "Reserves" so from a North point of view that would mean Johnston would play in a trial as opposed to playing in a more meaningful game e.g. one that might have finals implications for his "home club". Surely you can see how that reads?

Yep I addressed that above, if that's the case then I'd be the first to tell the club in no uncertain terms what I thought of it .. I find it hard to believe, even for Bass, that he would have requested that .. Best I do some digging.

Well I have heard my version but also the version where all Crows players not involved in games with finals implications have been asked to be made available? So depending on this weeks and next week's SANFL results, who could that end up being?

Well IF (which it possibly wouldnt be) it were based on the current ladder:

Sturt - McIntyre, Riley, Jaensch, Kerridge, Tambling, Martin (and possibly Jenkins)
South - Otten, McKernan
Port -??
Eagles - Knights

9 there (not sure if I missed any) so would mean obviously quite a few Norwood Ressies lads would get a game.

[Aerie]

OK as I suspected, word back from the club is that that story is bollocks .. It's to include Crows players not selected for AFL finals whose SANFL clubs aren't playing, and we would make up the remaining numbers.

Of course it would be this. And if Bassett thinks it would be a good idea for his players, I'd imagine the Crows would definitely see it as a good chance to get some real game time in to their players as well. Good idea and don't see how anyone could see a problem with it.

[Mark_Beswick]

Play it as a curtain raiser to get more crowd to a finals game and I'd be ok with it. Dont want it to be a stand-alone - Would detract from the 4 teams playing. (Triple Header)

[Pseudo]

Wouldn't it make more sense to play Port Power's senior team?

It's not like the Power senior players will have anything better to do that weekend. Plus they'd be a better match for Norwood than Crows reserves...

(BTW - this thread is an obvious troll)

[CENTURION]

do what all other teams do, have a bye.

[JK]

do what all other teams do, have a bye.

Not all teams do .. Pseudo can tell you about the wonders of the Foxtel Cup

[CENTURION]

do what all other teams do, have a bye.

Not all teams do .. Pseudo can tell you about the wonders of the Foxtel Cup

yeah, I know.....but that's THOSE teams! You know......them......down there....

[Grahaml]

Interesting story. The Crows would never get the numbers for a full side at any stage. Take out injured players, players already playing for other clubs and players finishing their season going in for surgery and you might scrape together 6 blokes in any given year.

That's if the Crows would think it worth doing for an end of season trial, which I doubt they would. Nothing to gain at all for those guys IMHO, a lot to lose if they get an injury.

I find it strange Norwood would propose this, more likely they are working out an internal trial, league v reserves and want to top up their reserves side with a few stronger players.

Or are they trying to make a point about a Crows reserves side?

[JK]

Interesting story. The Crows would never get the numbers for a full side at any stage. Take out injured players, players already playing for other clubs and players finishing their season going in for surgery and you might scrape together 6 blokes in any given year.

That's if the Crows would think it worth doing for an end of season trial, which I doubt they would. Nothing to gain at all for those guys IMHO, a lot to lose if they get an injury.

I find it strange Norwood would propose this, more likely they are working out an internal trial, league v reserves and want to top up their reserves side with a few stronger players.

Or are they trying to make a point about a Crows reserves side?

LMAO some people always have to read something sinister into something so simple .. Why would the Crows be looking to send any players without a definitive season ending injury in for surgery until after their season is over?

I reckon if this thing goes ahead the Crows would contribute around 12 players + 2 on our list, and then they'll got topped up by either some of our reserves or under 18's lads.

Would the Crows need AFL permission for a trial game, and would they be likely to get it would be my first question.

[Bluedemon]

If the Crows go deep into September, can there players play in their SANFL reserves during the finals for their aligned SANFL club?

[Interceptor]

If the Crows go deep into September, can there players play in their SANFL reserves during the finals for their aligned SANFL club?

If they are not selected for the league side or the league side is not playing finals, I think the answer is yes.

[Big Phil]

If the Crows go deep into September, can there players play in their SANFL reserves during the finals for their aligned SANFL club?

If they are not selected for the league side or the league side is not playing finals, I think the answer is yes.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure they can, as long as they run it by the League first...

For example, Sturt's League side wont play finals but their 2's will so if the Crows are still active in the AFL finals, Adelaide would want the likes of Jaensch, Martin, Kerridge and Tambling to still be playing in case they need to be called up...

Sturt's Reserves would certainly be the side to be advantaged most should that scenario eventuate...

[MatteeG]

Big risk of injury for little reward imho. I hope they do this!!!!

[SDK]

Not a fan of trial games at this time of year. Surely there is more benefit of resting late in the season ??? Just ask Centrals.
I think the interesting point raised is where will e.g Sturt /Crows players play ? Is it fair they play reserves for Sturt ? What about Crows players whose SANFL club is playing neither League or Reserves ? Like South ???

[Grahaml]

Interesting story. The Crows would never get the numbers for a full side at any stage. Take out injured players, players already playing for other clubs and players finishing their season going in for surgery and you might scrape together 6 blokes in any given year.

That's if the Crows would think it worth doing for an end of season trial, which I doubt they would. Nothing to gain at all for those guys IMHO, a lot to lose if they get an injury.

I find it strange Norwood would propose this, more likely they are working out an internal trial, league v reserves and want to top up their reserves side with a few stronger players.

Or are they trying to make a point about a Crows reserves side?

LMAO some people always have to read something sinister into something so simple .. Why would the Crows be looking to send any players without a definitive season ending injury in for surgery until after their season is over?

I reckon if this thing goes ahead the Crows would contribute around 12 players + 2 on our list, and then they'll got topped up by either some of our reserves or under 18's lads.

Would the Crows need AFL permission for a trial game, and would they be likely to get it would be my first question.

Actually, I'm not reading anything sinister into it at all. Apart from the numbers (which you've increased on your own estimate from 9 to 12) you've basically agreed with me. AFL clubs regularly send a bloke in for surgery (if required of course) once their SANFL season is over to maximise their preseason, if that player isn't on their radar for AFL finals. Might only apply to a couple of blokes, but when you've got 9 (according to you) another 2 missing leaves 7.

Norwood aren't as dumb as some of their fans and they would know this, making this less a Norwood v Crows game and more a Norwood league v Norwood reserves + a handful of Crows players.

[JK]

Interesting story. The Crows would never get the numbers for a full side at any stage. Take out injured players, players already playing for other clubs and players finishing their season going in for surgery and you might scrape together 6 blokes in any given year.

That's if the Crows would think it worth doing for an end of season trial, which I doubt they would. Nothing to gain at all for those guys IMHO, a lot to lose if they get an injury.

I find it strange Norwood would propose this, more likely they are working out an internal trial, league v reserves and want to top up their reserves side with a few stronger players.

Or are they trying to make a point about a Crows reserves side?

LMAO some people always have to read something sinister into something so simple .. Why would the Crows be looking to send any players without a definitive season ending injury in for surgery until after their season is over?

I reckon if this thing goes ahead the Crows would contribute around 12 players + 2 on our list, and then they'll got topped up by either some of our reserves or under 18's lads.

Would the Crows need AFL permission for a trial game, and would they be likely to get it would be my first question.

Actually, I'm not reading anything sinister into it at all. Apart from the numbers (which you've increased on your own estimate from 9 to 12) you've basically agreed with me. AFL clubs regularly send a bloke in for surgery (if required of course) once their SANFL season is over to maximise their preseason, if that player isn't on their radar for AFL finals. Might only apply to a couple of blokes, but when you've got 9 (according to you) another 2 missing leaves 7.

Norwood aren't as dumb as some of their fans and they would know this, making this less a Norwood v Crows game and more a Norwood league v Norwood reserves + a handful of Crows players.

9 according to one example, that included 2 teams that very possibly won't be included in the exercise .. For a bloke with such a superiority complex that likes to swan his intelligence on a Forum, I thought perhaps you might have engaged the brain for a moment. Oh well.

Nice distancing from the Crows reserves angle too.

[jim5112]

I only wish this story was true!

Get slaughtered by fringe AFL players would set the scene nicely for Norwood's annual finals failure.

[Big Phil]

About 80% chance of happening...

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