by Gingernuts » Mon Oct 11, 2010 11:33 am
by Footy Smart » Mon Oct 11, 2010 12:33 pm
by Hondo » Mon Oct 11, 2010 12:53 pm
by JK » Mon Oct 11, 2010 1:01 pm
by OnSong » Mon Oct 11, 2010 1:26 pm
Constance_Perm wrote:Agree with all that's been said.
I don't think the Crows have done OUSTANDINGLY well out of the draft (bot who does manage that in this day and age?), but I think at worst they've treaded water, and at best have done very very well.
I've always thought Tambling could play just never been sure of the degree .. Somewhere between OK - very good has always been my assessment of him if he got out of Tigerland.
Time will tell I guess, but I think they are nicely in front.
One thing I find frustrating is that the AFC will often try to lure home any reasonable SA born and bread player, yet they overlook so many in the first place when drafting .. I understand the whole "pick the best player available" theme, but often if there's a player they rate 7/10 from interstate and a player they rate 6/10 based here already I think they should opt for the local player.
by JK » Mon Oct 11, 2010 1:30 pm
OnSong wrote:Constance_Perm wrote:Agree with all that's been said.
I don't think the Crows have done OUSTANDINGLY well out of the draft (bot who does manage that in this day and age?), but I think at worst they've treaded water, and at best have done very very well.
I've always thought Tambling could play just never been sure of the degree .. Somewhere between OK - very good has always been my assessment of him if he got out of Tigerland.
Time will tell I guess, but I think they are nicely in front.
One thing I find frustrating is that the AFC will often try to lure home any reasonable SA born and bread player, yet they overlook so many in the first place when drafting .. I understand the whole "pick the best player available" theme, but often if there's a player they rate 7/10 from interstate and a player they rate 6/10 based here already I think they should opt for the local player.
Such as Brad Ebert, Rhys Stanley, Sam Fisher etc....??
by Hondo » Mon Oct 11, 2010 2:27 pm
by Aerie » Mon Oct 11, 2010 5:43 pm
by steakn » Mon Oct 11, 2010 6:59 pm
by Barto » Mon Oct 11, 2010 7:16 pm
by Gingernuts » Tue Oct 12, 2010 9:18 am
by JK » Tue Oct 12, 2010 9:40 am
by Pat Malone » Tue Oct 12, 2010 10:20 am
by Brodlach » Tue Oct 12, 2010 10:31 am
Pat Malone wrote:Crows improved their rucks IMO, a good result considering Griffin wanted to go home and Crows were good enough to facilitate this trade. Also targeted outside pace and Tambling is exactly that. I thought the crows had 3 draft picks to use but Channel 7 suggested they only have 2.
I have no problems in Adelaide drafting interstate players. Such has been the quantity of SA players going interstate in the last few years that the go home factor goes both ways. Matt Rendells ability to identify Dangerfield, Sloane and Ottens talents shouldnt be compromised by a want for local players. Adelaide has faith in its system to improve players and even if they cannot retain them, they should have an increased market value, ie Tyson Stenglein.
Brodlach wrote:Rory Laird might end up the best IMO, he is an absolute jet. He has been in great form at the Bloods
by Gingernuts » Tue Oct 12, 2010 10:31 am
Constance_Perm wrote:One thing I hope the Crows can manage well, is the hype that comes attached with any recruit they bring in.
I know all players are professionals and should be able to get on with the job, but sometimes I think the media driven burden of expectation that get's placed on some shoulders when they land in Adelaide is far from ideal (similar to what Tambling was expected to do at Punt Rd).
by JK » Tue Oct 12, 2010 10:36 am
Pat Malone wrote:I have no problems in Adelaide drafting interstate players. Such has been the quantity of SA players going interstate in the last few years that the go home factor goes both ways. Matt Rendells ability to identify Dangerfield, Sloane and Ottens talents shouldnt be compromised by a want for local players.
by JK » Tue Oct 12, 2010 10:38 am
Gingernuts wrote:Constance_Perm wrote:One thing I hope the Crows can manage well, is the hype that comes attached with any recruit they bring in.
I know all players are professionals and should be able to get on with the job, but sometimes I think the media driven burden of expectation that get's placed on some shoulders when they land in Adelaide is far from ideal (similar to what Tambling was expected to do at Punt Rd).
A good point CP. I get the impression that Adelaide is pretty reasonable at looking after it's players though.
Personally I don't believe Jacobs will be a walk up start next year. I think Maric has cemented his spon in the line up with this years efforts, but McKernan/Sellar/Moran will all be busting their chops this pre-season to make sure Jacobs doesn't jump the queue for spot number 2.
Some good healthy competition in the ruck stocks next year barring injury.
by Psyber » Tue Oct 12, 2010 11:08 am
by D14 » Tue Oct 12, 2010 11:10 am
Constance_Perm wrote:Gingernuts wrote:Constance_Perm wrote:One thing I hope the Crows can manage well, is the hype that comes attached with any recruit they bring in.
I know all players are professionals and should be able to get on with the job, but sometimes I think the media driven burden of expectation that get's placed on some shoulders when they land in Adelaide is far from ideal (similar to what Tambling was expected to do at Punt Rd).
A good point CP. I get the impression that Adelaide is pretty reasonable at looking after it's players though.
Personally I don't believe Jacobs will be a walk up start next year. I think Maric has cemented his spon in the line up with this years efforts, but McKernan/Sellar/Moran will all be busting their chops this pre-season to make sure Jacobs doesn't jump the queue for spot number 2.
Some good healthy competition in the ruck stocks next year barring injury.
Completely agree mate, in fact I think it's critical to an environment being conducive to players producing their best, that there is strong competition for spots and not walk up starts.
by JK » Tue Oct 12, 2010 11:23 am
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