Universal Love 2016/2017 Pre-season Thread

[MRB37]

To all the guys arguing that saying nothing to the fans is good sense and best practice

There are no secrets, the people you don't want to know stuff, already know. Playing ducks and drakes only harms the supporter

Look how honest, open and candid the coach of the Los Angeles fricking Lakers is. And he's not the only one

Pyke should just worry more about engaging with fans and less worrying about keeping intel from rival clubs who already know

Australian media and coaches aren't at the level of the US yet and it doesn't sound like Luke is talking about any Intel on the Lakers in that podcast and just his own career.

I'm not exactly sure what people are expecting from a 5 minute interview from Pyke.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

It's got to be an alias though. It seems so familiar but I can't put my finger on it.

You have Jack all chance of determining who it is...

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Hi Alex

Not Alex's style.

 

[DD#23]

Not Alex's style.

he was regressing his whole time here, with some time spent out in the woods who knows hey

 

[CrowsB4hoes]

Not Alex's style.

Disagree. This guy pisses me off too.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Disagree. This guy pisses me off too.

For you then half this board would be Alex! Not enough spelling errors.

Pretty sure it isn't Alex & you also have Jack all chance of guessing who it is.

 

[FantasticShirt]

Ok what's the go? We've been told that he's tracking towards round 1 and is doing a heap of work to make up for no match practice. And Thommo is back in full training. Time for beans to be spilled because this wouldn't be playing funny buggers as alluded by someone else, this would be straight up deceit.

No idea.

But people I spoke to in medical team aren't positive about either. Not talking career threatening stuff but would appear they're not tracking as well as hoped. Worth mentioning that medical teams and "performance teams"/selection committee often disagree. But I would expect Brad to have to deal with SANFL for a bit like last year. Thommo, unsure. His fitness less impacted as can still run etc.

 

[ad victoriam]

Looking to head down to Richmond Oval today, it's a while since I've been there, should we be bringing our folding chairs? Or is there plenty of GA seating.

Also, are we expecting this to be a packed house? Ie should I be grabbing tix online first?

Take you seats, these games normally attract a 10K crowd, so unless you get there early and in the front rank on the western side there will be no seats, the eastern side may have a place for seats in the hill. Most don't go there as they believe the afternoon sun get in the eyes wear a wide brim hat and sunnies on the western side and you should be OK. North and South may struggle to find room for seats as they generally fill up after shortly after eastern side is full.

 

[Pea Nut]

For you then half this board would be Alex! Not enough spelling errors.

Pretty sure it isn't Alex & you also have Jack all chance of guessing who it is.

You just get the feeling that "Jack" is key to this clue of yours !!

 

[LittleCrowBoy]

Disagree. This guy pisses me off too.

Gee....only took a few posts for that to happen ??? ....I'm guessing your the smartest guy on here and it's a real chore to have to read through all the moron opinions that don't match your great footy intellect. I'll be sure to pay close attention to your pearls of wisdom ...who know...I might learn something

 

[LittleCrowBoy]

Pro

For you then half this board would be Alex! Not enough spelling errors.

Pretty sure it isn't Alex & you also have Jack all chance of guessing who it is.

You probably have about a 1 in 24 million chance...so not totally impossible....I'd say somewhere close to the same chance DMac will take home the Brownlow this year.

 

[CrowsB4hoes]

Gee....only took a few posts for that to happen ??? ....I'm guessing your the smartest guy on here and it's a real chore to have to read through all the moron opinions that don't match your great footy intellect. I'll be sure to pay close attention to your pearls of wisdom ...who know...I might learn something

Make sure you do

 

[Geoffa32]

No idea.

But people I spoke to in medical team aren't positive about either. Not talking career threatening stuff but would appear they're not tracking as well as hoped. Worth mentioning that medical teams and "performance teams"/selection committee often disagree. But I would expect Brad to have to deal with SANFL for a bit like last year. Thommo, unsure. His fitness less impacted as can still run etc.

We rushed Brad back last year. Hope we learnt from that

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[Pea Nut]

Gee....only took a few posts for that to happen ??? ....I'm guessing your the smartest guy on here and it's a real chore to have to read through all the moron opinions that don't match your great footy intellect. I'll be sure to pay close attention to your pearls of wisdom ...who know...I might learn something

Considering that the most recent "Adelaide" posters have been confirmed Port trolls, why come on here to bait and troll other posters with a new account. Either come out and state what your previous account was known as, or just try to fit in.

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

No idea.

But people I spoke to in medical team aren't positive about either. Not talking career threatening stuff but would appear they're not tracking as well as hoped. Worth mentioning that medical teams and "performance teams"/selection committee often disagree. But I would expect Brad to have to deal with SANFL for a bit like last year. Thommo, unsure. His fitness less impacted as can still run etc.

There is no timeline on Thommo at this stage as his shoulder does not seem to be responding to rehab and rest

I've heard that Brad is back to full running and should rejoin the main group pretty soon

 

[Jeffcrowe]

No idea.

But people I spoke to in medical team aren't positive about either. Not talking career threatening stuff but would appear they're not tracking as well as hoped. Worth mentioning that medical teams and "performance teams"/selection committee often disagree. But I would expect Brad to have to deal with SANFL for a bit like last year. Thommo, unsure. His fitness less impacted as can still run etc.

I can second all this ... when they say tracking towards round 1 for some players that means hopefully be over their injury by round 1 and ready to join full training

This does NOT mean ready for AFL selection for someone like Brad , he will need a mini pre season and to build up to full games in sanfl without hiccup

I've said previously that this could take until round 7 , could be sooner obviously but could also be later if another hiccup

 

[Jeffcrowe]

There is no timeline on Thommo at this stage as his shoulder does not seem to be responding to rehab and rest

I've heard that Brad is back to full running and should rejoin the main group pretty soon

Thommo - possibly career threatening but no doubt Thommo will do everything he can to get back out there

 

[1970crow]

You have Jack all chance of determining who it is...

Would it take a few good men to work it out?

 

[LittleCrowBoy]

Considering that the most recent "Adelaide" posters have been confirmed Port trolls, why come on here to bait and troll other posters with a new account. Either come out and state what your previous account was known as, or just try to fit in.

Been a Crows man all my life....spent the last year reading posts here...I haven't said anything too controversial ... Other than I'm not a huge DMac fan. People seem pretty sensitive here? ....why does everyone think I've had an account before?....your telling me there is only a couple dozen Crows supporters who are continually recycled on here???? ....GREAT....my wife already raised an eyebrow when I told her I was posting on a Crows forum. As for fitting in....your making it sound like I can't do anything other than agree with everyone and take a seat at the back. This place is starting to feel like the AFC selection committee !!!!

 

[baldandbroke]

Thommo - possibly career threatening but no doubt Thommo will do everything he can to get back out there

So if Thommo goes long term injury list OR retires ... how does that influence our list? Do we get to upgrade another player? Is there a reason for doing one over the other?

 

[Pea Nut]

Been a Crows man all my life....spent the last year reading posts here...I haven't said anything too controversial ... Other than I'm not a huge DMac fan. People seem pretty sensitive here? ....why does everyone think I've had an account before?....your telling me there is only a couple dozen Crows supporters who are continually recycled on here???? ....GREAT....my wife already raised an eyebrow when I told her I was posting on a Crows forum. As for fitting in....your making it sound like I can't do anything other than agree with everyone and take a seat at the back. This place is starting to feel like the AFC selection committee !!!!

All good if you haven't had an account before. Your posting, quoting and willingness to be confrontational would indicate otherwise though. And you certainly don't need to agree with anyone, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but be prepared to spend a whole heap of time arguing your point. Enjoy the stay !!

** Oh, by the way, it's 'you're' !!

 

[BRL121]

Gee....only took a few posts for that to happen ??? ....I'm guessing your the smartest guy on here and it's a real chore to have to read through all the moron opinions that don't match your great footy intellect. I'll be sure to pay close attention to your pearls of wisdom ...who know...I might learn something

Look: there's the spelling error for you, Kane! Do you think he's cleverly trying to fool you with the WW ellipsis?

 

[Elite Crow]

It's obvious LCB is someone on here, rather than clutter the thread arguing with him about it, respond to the posts on their merit or not at all and he or she will get bored pretty quickly.

 

[LittleCrowBoy]

It's obvious LCB is someone on here, rather than clutter the thread arguing with him about it, respond to the posts on their merit or not at all and he or she will get bored pretty quickly.

Cheers EC...it's He ...41Yo ...Crows supporter from Country Vic if that helps. Born and raised in Adelaide and supported the Crows from inception to stick it up the Victorian Wang Chongs at school.

 

[LittleCrowBoy]

All good if you haven't had an account before. Your posting, quoting and willingness to be confrontational would indicate otherwise though. And you certainly don't need to agree with anyone, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but be prepared to spend a whole heap of time arguing your point. Enjoy the stay !!

** Oh, by the way, it's 'you're' !!

Thanks Sweet Pea ...I'm guessing there must be a lot of trolls around...but I'm just an opinionated Crows supporter like the rest. Go Crows !!!!!