Round 3 v Melbourne

[Mop Up]

Think all our forwards are not being helped by our delivery... been the standard line coming out of the Crows for years but it is true.

The ball comes out soooo slow from defence that the forward line is always clogged, not to mention our love with bombing the ball in. Tippet is obvioiusly carrying an injury, and Walker presents well on the lead but is rarely hit with a pass. Must be bloody frustrating for him

[Rik E Boy]

It's not just poor delivery with Tippett. His workrate is 5hithouse at the moment. You guys are in deep diggery doo. Can you beat Carlton next week?

regards,

REB

[White Line Fever]

REB!

I thought you'd be stalking the Fremantle 2010 thread.

I just couldn't see Craigy dropping him.

I kind of agree with workrate.
He fights at contests, but doesn't get to enough contests.

Carlton with Judd back... in Adelaide... depending on our injuries... I want to say yes but i'm still too dirty on them.
Maybe Yes on Friday.

[Rik E Boy]

REB!

I thought you'd be stalking the Fremantle 2010 thread.

LOL. Yeah I was but all I read about was mally's latest crackpot conspiracy theory. Today's match in the West wasn't Rocket Surgery: They were at home, had less out and had a longer break and they won. I tipped them in my footy tips, we had a couple of younger blokes play pretty good matches and nearly pulled off a win and it was a great game. Not all that upset with where we are.

regards,

REB

[Mop Up]

Doesn't Tippet have tendinitis in the knee??

Can't be an easy thing to deal with...

[hottie]

I dont barrack for the crows,but i believe in teams having a good pre season unless they have depth.Hawthorn did exactly the same last year and struggled for the season.Not sure what other people think,but i believe if your defence is settled with same group of players,it will enable the team to perform better overall.Last year hawthorn were missing a few,this year crows are missing Ottens,Johncock,and i dont think Bock has recovered fully from last season.Stevens has now missed games.

[Rik E Boy]

I dont barrack for the crows,but i believe in teams having a good pre season unless they have depth.Hawthorn did exactly the same last year and struggled for the season.Not sure what other people think,but i believe if your defence is settled with same group of players,it will enable the team to perform better overall.Last year hawthorn were missing a few,this year crows are missing Ottens,Johncock,and i dont think Bock has recovered fully from last season.Stevens has now missed games.

Good post. You are right. A settled back six is a good back six. The Cats found that out as well today.

regards,

REB

[Sojourner]

Has the reluctance of the Crows management to take any action over the problems between Tyson Edwards and Andrew McLeod come back and bit them in recent times? How much influence if any is this problem that exists within the playing group having on the results of the club on the field?

[Choccies]

I've never been so infuriated after a game like I was on the weekend. And that's a big call for a South supporter !!

How can a group of 21 players look like they have no idea how to play the game ??
Is the game plan affecting their ability to play a natural game of footy and play on instinct ??
Is it the game plan or the effort of the players ??
Do they not understand the game plan or do they not agree with it ??

I have so many questions..........

[Booney]

Has the reluctance of the Crows management to take any action over the problems between Tyson Edwards and Andrew McLeod come back and bit them in recent times? How much influence if any is this problem that exists within the playing group having on the results of the club on the field?

Edwards has been almost invisible in the last two games. A great player who is looking well past his best and McLeod yesterday looked like a seagull picking up the scraps left behind by others.Thompson also looks to be paddling. His lack of leg speed being shown up by younger faster opponents.

I have admired both for years but sadly they are fading quickly.

Question to Crow fans - The starting centre square of Maric, Thompson, Edwards and Reilly. What about getting Dangerfield, Porplyzia and McKay in there?

[Bum Crack]

Four injuries from yesterday will only add to the pain. Does Judd return this week? If so, ouch. Could be a sad weekend coming up for Crows supporters. I personally hope they get up. I have $100 on them ending up higher than the Power at season's end.

[Footy Smart]

Has the reluctance of the Crows management to take any action over the problems between Tyson Edwards and Andrew McLeod come back and bit them in recent times? How much influence if any is this problem that exists within the playing group having on the results of the club on the field?

Edwards has been almost invisible in the last two games. A great player who is looking well past his best and McLeod yesterday looked like a seagull picking up the scraps left behind by others.Thompson also looks to be paddling. His lack of leg speed being shown up by younger faster opponents.

I have admired both for years but sadly they are fading quickly.

Question to Crow fans - The starting centre square of Maric, Thompson, Edwards and Reilly. What about getting Dangerfield, Porplyzia and McKay in there?

Yeah Dangerfield i thought was playing in the Midfield for the majority when he got hurt and had a few touches up the ground, McKay i think is more of a wingman than and inside midfielder, Petrenko could be an option, Porps is underdone for a midfield role, VB injured, Vince underdone/tagged. The unfortunate thing is that we are down to the bare minimum and a quick fix isnt anywhere in sight with the players getting injured. Blokes will get their chance when they arnt probably ready but i agree the blokes like Danger, Vince, VB, Patrenko etc should be starting in the midfield

[JK]

Was the first I've seen of Schmidt and I thought he went alright, ditto (in patches at least) for Cook.

Sadly, I think Booney has summed up some of Adelaide's aging stars pretty well (and that's without including Burton, Hentschel and Doughty who was just deplorable yesterday)

[Choccies]

Was the first I've seen of Schmidt and I thought he went alright, ditto (in patches at least) for Cook.

Sadly, I think Booney has summed up some of Adelaide's aging stars pretty well (and that's without including Burton, Hentschel and Doughty who was just deplorable yesterday)

Sadly agree also. Birdman couldn't kick over a jam jar yesterday, Hentschel has to play up forward if he plays... this defence thing just aint him... and Doughty seems to be getting dragged deep in defence where he is pretty much no good....

[Footy Smart]

Was the first I've seen of Schmidt and I thought he went alright, ditto (in patches at least) for Cook.

Sadly, I think Booney has summed up some of Adelaide's aging stars pretty well (and that's without including Burton, Hentschel and Doughty who was just deplorable yesterday)

Agreed i have forgotten Cook who i think he is starting to feel more at home in the AFL, yes his disposal is a bit hit or miss but he is starting to win the ball alot more and he has a crack 100% of the time. Also i thought Douglas did a few good things!

Schmidt took is chance and i think he deserves his spot next week.

Doughty needs to go back in the guts or not play at all IMO he is lost down back

[JK]

Was the first I've seen of Schmidt and I thought he went alright, ditto (in patches at least) for Cook.

Sadly, I think Booney has summed up some of Adelaide's aging stars pretty well (and that's without including Burton, Hentschel and Doughty who was just deplorable yesterday)

Agreed i have forgotten Cook who i think he is starting to feel more at home in the AFL, yes his disposal is a bit hit or miss but he is starting to win the ball alot more and he has a crack 100% of the time. Also i thought Douglas did a few good things!

Schmidt took is chance and i think he deserves his spot next week.

Doughty needs to go back in the guts or not play at all IMO he is lost down back

Actually fair call on Douglas, Im a bit of a knocker of his (although I don't think the instances have been unwarranted), but credit where it's due I think he was much better yesterday.

[Footy Smart]

Was the first I've seen of Schmidt and I thought he went alright, ditto (in patches at least) for Cook.

Sadly, I think Booney has summed up some of Adelaide's aging stars pretty well (and that's without including Burton, Hentschel and Doughty who was just deplorable yesterday)

Agreed i have forgotten Cook who i think he is starting to feel more at home in the AFL, yes his disposal is a bit hit or miss but he is starting to win the ball alot more and he has a crack 100% of the time. Also i thought Douglas did a few good things!

Schmidt took is chance and i think he deserves his spot next week.

Doughty needs to go back in the guts or not play at all IMO he is lost down back

Actually fair call on Douglas, Im a bit of a knocker of his (although I don't think the instances have been unwarranted), but credit where it's due I think he was much better yesterday.

Yeah i dont knock Douglas cos i think he has a crack and can play the game.... he just needs to steady before he kicks! The contest on the wing against Bruce i think it was, showed what he can do!

[NFC]

Was the first I've seen of Schmidt and I thought he went alright, ditto (in patches at least) for Cook.

Sadly, I think Booney has summed up some of Adelaide's aging stars pretty well (and that's without including Burton, Hentschel and Doughty who was just deplorable yesterday)

Agreed i have forgotten Cook who i think he is starting to feel more at home in the AFL, yes his disposal is a bit hit or miss but he is starting to win the ball alot more and he has a crack 100% of the time. Also i thought Douglas did a few good things!

Schmidt took is chance and i think he deserves his spot next week.

Doughty needs to go back in the guts or not play at all IMO he is lost down back

Other than his early brain fade where he got caught HTB, I thought he looked as comfortable as he has at AFL level. For once he started to back his pace and take the game on. A few times on the outer wing he arched his back and backed himself to outsprint his opponent, we know he has the pace and if he's starting to use it it means he's growing more confident and comfortable at this level.

His disposal needs work but he's got great upside.

[Footy Smart]

Was the first I've seen of Schmidt and I thought he went alright, ditto (in patches at least) for Cook.

Sadly, I think Booney has summed up some of Adelaide's aging stars pretty well (and that's without including Burton, Hentschel and Doughty who was just deplorable yesterday)

Agreed i have forgotten Cook who i think he is starting to feel more at home in the AFL, yes his disposal is a bit hit or miss but he is starting to win the ball alot more and he has a crack 100% of the time. Also i thought Douglas did a few good things!

Schmidt took is chance and i think he deserves his spot next week.

Doughty needs to go back in the guts or not play at all IMO he is lost down back

Other than his early brain fade where he got caught HTB, I thought he looked as comfortable as he has at AFL level. For once he started to back his pace and take the game on. A few times on the outer wing he arched his back and backed himself to outsprint his opponent, we know he has the pace and if he's starting to use it it means he's growing more confident and comfortable at this level.

His disposal needs work but he's got great upside.

Definatly and Sloane i think is very much at the same level and i think he would have shown the same improvement baring injury

[Interceptor]

Four injuries from yesterday will only add to the pain. Does Judd return this week? If so, ouch. Could be a sad weekend coming up for Crows supporters. I personally hope they get up. I have $100 on them ending up higher than the Power at season's end.

I expect they'll give Doughty the job again -it might actually motivate him enough to produce a decent contribution.

Both Carlton & Adelaide were terrible up forward on the weekend, whoever can fix the issues the best will win.