2nds 2024 Adelaide Crows SANFL thread

[Bob Neil]

For those dedicated SANFL watchers may I ask whether Zac Taylor has some/a lot of the skillset needed to play that clever high half-forward role that Gryan Miers

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Gryan Miers

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has now made his own? We've gone for the defensive option with McHenry/Murphy but genuine teams like Geelong have a better balance and I'd love to see us reach a bit higher and try to get a creative player in there. Interesting to see Rogers debut recently for the Suns and he looks a high end prospect playing in the forward half - can Taylor be that player for us?

 

[beartoo]

I thought Taylor would be a gem 1st time I saw him. Prefer him on ball or wing to forward.

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[Rory Walkerfield]

For those dedicated SANFL watchers may I ask whether Zac Taylor has some/a lot of the skillset needed to play that clever high half-forward role that Gryan Miers has now made his own? We've gone for the defensive option with McHenry/Murphy but genuine teams like Geelong have a better balance and I'd love to see us reach a bit higher and try to get a creative player in there. Interesting to see Rogers debut recently for the Suns and he looks a high end prospect playing in the forward half - can Taylor be that player for us?

Nah. The only guy that springs to mind who could be that guy is Cook. But he doesn’t have the same work rate as Miers.

 

[BACCS]

 

[jo172]

Every time i see Taylor he screams AFL quality to me

 

[BACCS]

Every time i see Taylor he screams AFL quality to me

Yep, me too, shame he got that injury last year. Looks well and truly back at full fitness and form now and has really good kicking penetration for a shorter bloke. That chain of disposals from half back that he was involved in which then led to his own goal from outside 50 on the run, by gut running forward after his initial handball, just screams AFL quality.

 

[morris086]

For those dedicated SANFL watchers may I ask whether Zac Taylor has some/a lot of the skillset needed to play that clever high half-forward role that Gryan Miers has now made his own? We've gone for the defensive option with McHenry/Murphy but genuine teams like Geelong have a better balance and I'd love to see us reach a bit higher and try to get a creative player in there. Interesting to see Rogers debut recently for the Suns and he looks a high end prospect playing in the forward half - can Taylor be that player for us?

We need as many skillful players in the team as possible which coupled with his footy iq, Taylor has in spades. He'd be much more effective around stoppages than Murphy and Ned aswell.

 

[BRL121]

We need as many skillful players in the team as possible which coupled with his footy iq, Taylor has in spades. He'd be much more effective around stoppages than Murphy and Ned aswell.

He is a year behind his cohort because of injury. However, I don't think it's an exaggeration to say that he could well be our next Soligo. He's a real midfielder with talent, and already in the squad.

 

[Mostyn]

He is a year behind his cohort because of injury. However, I don't think it's an exaggeration to say that he could well be our next Soligo. He's a real midfielder with talent, and already in the squad.

Taylor seems closer than Dowling - just seems to choose slightly better options at the moment and take it on a bit more?

 

[Bob Neil]

Taylor looks clever, skilful and creative to me - why (if he's now at full fitness) would we not give him a chance in that high half-forward role as an entry point into the team. It's clear he's got McHenry covered in all of those areas.

 

[WeeBlake]

Taylor looks clever, skilful and creative to me - why (if he's now at full fitness) would we not give him a chance in that high half-forward role as an entry point into the team. It's clear he's got McHenry covered in all of those areas.

His tank has always been an issue, and that kind of player has to do a lot of unrewarded running (I think?)

 

[bigman]

His tank has always been an issue, and that kind of player has to do a lot of unrewarded running (I think?)

since his poor start to pre-season training possibly caused by his Lisfranc injury he has really worked on his fitness and he is now running on top of the round at a level i have not seen before.

He is now much quicker than in the past. If he can put together a good block of games he should get his chance at the next level soon.

 

[Mileratkinsshow]

He is a year behind his cohort because of injury. However, I don't think it's an exaggeration to say that he could well be our next Soligo. He's a real midfielder with talent, and already in the squad.

A while back I posted to sensible Crow or on here that the year we recruited Rachelle, Soligo, Taylor and Nankervis might be one of our best draft hauls ever. Taylor has very classy skills, and I can’t wait for him to be a mainstay in the 22. Last 2 weeks he has looked very good at centre bounces and around the ground.



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[Mileratkinsshow]

Taylor seems closer than Dowling - just seems to choose slightly better options at the moment and take it on a bit more?

Agree with this. Well done Dowling for pushing his case but my preference is we bring in Taylor, Curtin and Ryan. And I would be making a priority of games to Taylor, and him extending his contract before the end of the year. Would hate such a talent to walk due to lack of opportunity!


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[Chances Are]

His tank has always been an issue, and that kind of player has to do a lot of unrewarded running (I think?)

In the past that injury stopped him. He was showing plenty before he got hurt. Since he has come back his form has been top notch. He's a pure mid maybe a wing though. As stated better than Dowling. Next Soligo. Good drafting by Hamish to snag those two.

 

[Mileratkinsshow]

In the past that injury stopped him. He was showing plenty before he got hurt. Since he has come back his form has been top notch. He's a pure mid maybe a wing though. As stated better than Dowling. Next Soligo. Good drafting by Hamish to snag those two.

Yes re drafting. Hamish and co have been bagged mercilessly for a long time now, but some recent draft years have been excellent - including 2023.


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[Ciao Giacomo]

For those dedicated SANFL watchers may I ask whether Zac Taylor has some/a lot of the skillset needed to play that clever high half-forward role that Gryan Miers has now made his own? We've gone for the defensive option with McHenry/Murphy but genuine teams like Geelong have a better balance and I'd love to see us reach a bit higher and try to get a creative player in there. Interesting to see Rogers debut recently for the Suns and he looks a high end prospect playing in the forward half - can Taylor be that player for us?

Short answer - Yes.

He has good goal sense ( compared to M&M) and his first five metres are explosive. Long term he is a genuine “rover” but his entry to the AFL may be via the high half forward role.

 

[beartoo]

Agree with this. Well done Dowling for pushing his case but my preference is we bring in Taylor, Curtin and Ryan. And I would be making a priority of games to Taylor, and him extending his contract before the end of the year. Would hate such a talent to walk due to lack of opportunity!


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This is a worry, that he'll walk due to lack of opportunity. Reckon he'll be as good as Soligo.

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[Mr MysteryGuest]

Every time i see Taylor he screams AFL quality to me

I still think he is too small to play as inside mid at afl level.

needs to play as wing or replace Murphy's role if he is going to make it imo

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

His tank has always been an issue, and that kind of player has to do a lot of unrewarded running (I think?)

Could be a good sub option then to ease him into AFL. Either sub on or off.

 

[WeeBlake]

Could be a good sub option then to ease him into AFL. Either sub on or off.

I like the half forward, great-i50-kick role for him, it’s a good idea

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

I like the half forward, great-i50-kick role for him, it’s a good idea

Well there is a vacancy with Pedlar's unfortunate injury.

 

[Eagleboy2011]

ROUND 5
2024 LEAGUE SEASON​

ADELAIDE OVAL
THURSDAY 2ND MAY, 3:20PM

 

[Ciao Giacomo]

I am looking forward to seeing the Boys in the flesh tomorrow.

Is it just me or do Poort’s Twos look terrible?

Plenty of players who could push for a spot next week.
Taylor, Ryan, Dowling, Schoenberg, Gollant, Burgess, Berry and dare I mention Murphy?

 

[bigman]

Took a close look at the replay of the Ressies last night.

Really liked Ryans game. Touch of Brisbane's Wilmott about him. He is starting to gain confidence at this level and take the game on. He has everything we need down back to take over from smith. He is quick, agile, a good kick, risk taker and a good mark and size. Loves to run the lines. Just needs to work on his consistency within game and over time. Getting closer to a debut.

Taylor also played another good solid game and just needs to replicate this form and have a real breakout game to get an opportunity at a higher level.

Edwards a little better this week but is still in somewhat of a lull.

Bond struggling at half back since his move back into defence. Could he be used as a tagger as he can run all day and is quick.

Like to see Gollant go back into defence. I cannot see him making it as a forward. He has the attributes to become a good key back.

Think Baby John Burgess has reached his level and should only be used as break glass option in a swingman role.

The Irishman really raw and a long way from it atm.