Do you think we really are there yet ?
2nds 2024 Adelaide Crows SANFL thread
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That is good news.
I was hoping that the injury might make him more professional in his preparation.
Still imo has lots of upside.
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At some point you can't just blame Nicks. If players want to be selected, they should dominate the sanfl. Too bad we don't have many good players demanding selection.
Pedlar started at the first centre bounce, iirc.
If you're afl quality you'd be dominating the sanfl, much like Crouch was when he played SANFL.
Harsh reality is, our list just isn't very good. The reasons are clear, poor draft selections (mcasey, jones, mchenry, galluci). Playing players out of position stifling their development, and poor coaching, not coaching to player's strengths.
Pedlar started at the first centre bounce, iirc.
If you're afl quality you'd be dominating the sanfl, much like Crouch was when he played SANFL.
Harsh reality is, our list just isn't very good. The reasons are clear, poor draft selections (mcasey, jones, mchenry, galluci). Playing players out of position stifling their development, and poor coaching, not coaching to player's strengths.
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C'mon. I hope he gets a game.
But he's had maybe three really good games in the SANFL. He's hardly going to be getting disappointed by his lack of opportunities. He's only now looking like he could take a step up.
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I'd be curious to see whether Taylor would work as a wingman, instead of Sholl.
He's mostly been a standard mid in what I've watched.
You mean like Dowling? At what point do we blame Nick's for his non selection. When we are 1 and 18?
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Part of developing players is giving them a shot when players that are continually selected are not performing at the required level consistently.
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Dowling couldn't be doing anymore, but won't be selected because of reasons.
He is stringing a block of good games and was very dominate in round 1. But just like what happened to Nankervis, Nicks has form and will take a long time to debut him.
I would have said he hasn't mastered the reach around with the necessary followup tickle.
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Need to get games into him, Dowling, Curtin, Edwards & Ryan... to see who is part of the future.
This season is cooked, so no point us putting a heap of games into the low end talent.
Being at the game today our side this year is well below the quality of 2023
Lots of ball winners have left and more injuries this year than last
Thought our best was Billy Taylor dragon and Strauchnie.
Curtin struggled against McBean but did not give up and his last qr was his best. Still think he should he play at half back where he can get more of the ball and get his confidence up
Dragon was our best forward. He took some great pack marks that no one in our squad can do today. He has been tried before but his form in the last 1/3 of last season and today in the ressies has been good He can ruck too
Maybe time for Billy. He is not the total product but he has to be better than Ned or cook who were both woeful on Friday
Taylor’s best game for year. 9 clearances and some great passes for goal assist Has worked hard on his fitness
Pedlar not fit enough. Something wrong here. Better last half but he is struggling to impact play on way he should
Strauchnie did well despite being reamed by umps with frees against and no protection from the men in pink. Surely it’s time to give him a go
Bond back at half back and had no influence. The Irishman looks lost at this stage Edwards on wing also looked lost in new role. Also copped a knock. Ryan did some good things particularly early but not ready yet. Welsh really struggled today
Time to leave SANFL. Umpires constant reaming and top ups killing momentum.
Lots of ball winners have left and more injuries this year than last
Thought our best was Billy Taylor dragon and Strauchnie.
Curtin struggled against McBean but did not give up and his last qr was his best. Still think he should he play at half back where he can get more of the ball and get his confidence up
Dragon was our best forward. He took some great pack marks that no one in our squad can do today. He has been tried before but his form in the last 1/3 of last season and today in the ressies has been good He can ruck too
Maybe time for Billy. He is not the total product but he has to be better than Ned or cook who were both woeful on Friday
Taylor’s best game for year. 9 clearances and some great passes for goal assist Has worked hard on his fitness
Pedlar not fit enough. Something wrong here. Better last half but he is struggling to impact play on way he should
Strauchnie did well despite being reamed by umps with frees against and no protection from the men in pink. Surely it’s time to give him a go
Bond back at half back and had no influence. The Irishman looks lost at this stage Edwards on wing also looked lost in new role. Also copped a knock. Ryan did some good things particularly early but not ready yet. Welsh really struggled today
Time to leave SANFL. Umpires constant reaming and top ups killing momentum.
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Where was Edwards playing? Oscar Ryan good disposals or cheap ones?
Young players need experience and leadership around them to learn the game. This is why you often see youngsters perform better when they step up to the next level.
Crouch in the twos last year filled this role.
We now have Jack Madgen.
Edwards midfield and I do like Ryan’s pace and tries to take the game on, instead of blindly bombing.
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Get them both in as we need to find out.
I don’t think Edwards is near AFL level yet, especially with Crouch and Dowling ahead in a similar role. Ryan I agree, has qualities that should translate well to AFL level quickly.
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Who cares as this season is cooked.
We need to get all our best talent to 50 games asap... & that starts now.
It's not like we are winning games playing injured & mediocre players... so what do we have to lose.
At least give them a few game as a taste & never know they be the next Max or Jake who step up from game 1.
Crushers need to know their place and pay their dues.
How he’s managed to worm his way into an influential role at AFL level is astounding. We sacked him because we knew he was a failure. And now we’ve allowed him back having actual influence again.
You play the role in SANFL that you will play if required at AFL level. Berg is critical ruck/forward depth. Gollant about done, so if Burgess gets injured, we’ll need Berg to help keep our finals hopes alive.
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Adam Kelly needs to be sacked.
