Preview Changes: R8 vs Port Adelaide, 2024 - Curtin Call?

[jackster83]

If Curtin doesn't play this week even the FB happy clappers will turn on the club.




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No they won't.

They're back up and about after we knocked off the traffic cones.

 

[Mostyn]

Why does anyone pay any attention to anything anyone associated with an AFL club says at a press conference?

It's ALWAYS just a version of "one week at a time."

They're just trying to say the most non committal, meaningless things possible.

You'll know if the club thinks Curtin is ready Thursday night.

 

[VictorianCrow85]

Maybe Butts for Borlase given Ports key forwards

I'd be changing Borlase out, he's fine as our last depth for the spot but is the weakest when the ball hits the deck & just generally very slow so if there's any chase or foot race he's not the guy we want.

I don't think he's actually been terrible for us, pretty serviceable & whilst Butts isn't a world beater either I'd still give him the nod ahead of Borlase personally.

 

[VictorianCrow85]

What I'd do:

Out:

Borlase - Has been ok & I don't mind him as our last KPD depth, just others dont lack leg speed & are a little better when the ball is at ground.
Pedlar - Injured
McHenry (sub) - Dropped for weeks of no impact.

In:

Curtin - Don't care who they need to move around to get him, bring him in for a Showdown & give him a real taste.
Butts - Isn't a world beater by any means, just feel he's a little better equipped than Borlase.
Berry (Sub) - If his foot is legit right to go, bring him back via sub, did a great job against Carlton.


What I guess will happen:

Out: McHenry, Borlase, Pedlar
In: Smith, Murphy, Butts

 

[Apsaalooke]

He really said that after saying Murphy played really well?

Sure did. My heart sank a little further

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

I'd be changing Borlase out, he's fine as our last depth for the spot but is the weakest when the ball hits the deck & just generally very slow so if there's any chase or foot race he's not the guy we want.

I don't think he's actually been terrible for us, pretty serviceable & whilst Butts isn't a world beater either I'd still give him the nod ahead of Borlase personally.

Playing Butts on Dixon, means Keane can take Marshall, freeing up Worrell.

Borlase is not really suited to either Dixon or Marshall.

 

[SydCrow]

Playing Butts on Dixon, means Keane can take Marshall, freeing up Worrell.

Borlase is not really suited to either Dixon or Marshall.

Who is Borlase suited to?

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[rabidcrow]

He’s in form?

Sarcasm


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[Rory Walkerfield]

Playing Butts on Dixon, means Keane can take Marshall, freeing up Worrell.

Borlase is not really suited to either Dixon or Marshall.

Keane took Dixon last time and did a good job.

Butts to play on Marshall.

 

[Pugsley]

We ain’t winning

players out + Adelaide have a tight grip on hinkleys dick.

I feel ill.

 

[Pugsley]

Wright is lying and toeing the line to justify bringing in an experienced player back in after one game.

He was not impressive. It was blah game, a typical Murphy game.

Curtin is not coming in

You would have hoped Carlton washed the Adelaide stain off of Wright. It seems not.

 

[Watto71]

I come in peace.
I can see this being very nasty for Port
Seriously if you guys don't destroy us Thursday night there's something wrong at crow land

 

[FR0GGY]

I come in peace.
I can see this being very nasty for Port
Seriously if you guys don't destroy us Thursday night there's something wrong at crow land

If you guys don’t belt the shit out of us Thursday night, there’s something seriously wrong at port.

 

[Shuestar13]

LOL A couple of injuries and they are throwing in the towel. Great “depth” there.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Keane took Dixon last time and did a good job.

Butts to play on Marshall.

The point is both Butts & Keane could play on either but Borlase probably isn't suited to either.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

I come in peace.
I can see this being very nasty for Port
Seriously if you guys don't destroy us Thursday night there's something wrong at crow land

Lol, have you forgotten our respective ladder positions.

 

[Shuestar13]

Lol, have you forgotten our respective ladder positions.

It must be some attempt at claiming underdog status or the like. Quite bizarre

 

[Pugsley]

LOL A couple of injuries and they are throwing in the towel. Great “depth” there.

July premiers mate.

 

[Pugsley]

The point is both Butts & Keane could play on either but Borlase probably isn't suited to either.

Butts will start clutching at his hamstring at quarter time.

 

[Brett Cummings]

I come in peace.
I can see this being very nasty for Port
Seriously if you guys don't destroy us Thursday night there's something wrong at crow land

There is no if. There already is.

 

[NSolis]

It must be some attempt at claiming underdog status or the like. Quite bizarre

People like to talk down the possibility of winning as a way of managing hopes and expectations. See also the predictions we'd get smashed by North Melbourne or the 'I'm done watching this club' posts by people who are back next time there's a loss to complain about.

In reality, Port will be warm favourites given they are a top 4 contender but nobody would be stunned if Adelaide won given we won both Showdowns last year and have played okay over the last 3-4 weeks, plus some forced changes for Port. Certainly winning the Showdown would be less of an upset than beating Carlton in Melbourne.

Should be a good game.

 

[MrBarry]

If you guys don’t belt the s**t out of us Thursday night, there’s something seriously wrong at port.

Nah this game is going to be close, the respective ladder positions are not a true reflection of the gap between us ATM.

 

[beartoo]

Port with a lot of wounded tonight. We may be a chance

I reckon we'd be a chance even without their injuries. Pear are not that good and we lift for Showdowns.

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[Shuestar13]

People like to talk down the possibility of winning as a way of managing hopes and expectations. See also the predictions we'd get smashed by North Melbourne or the 'I'm done watching this club' posts by people who are back next time there's a loss to complain about. In reality, Port will be warm favourites given they are a top 4 contender but nobody would be stunned if Adelaide won given we won both Showdowns last year and have played okay over the last 3-4 weeks, plus some forced changes for Port. Certainly winning the Showdown would be less of an upset than beating Carlton in Melbourne.

Should be a good game.

It won’t be a stunning upset, however the major concern remains Adelaide’s overall form, centred on gamestyle and team selection. A couple of key outs for Port will help, but it will take a major reversal in a lot of areas to win the game. There needs to be some positive change at selection

 

[beartoo]

Keane took Dixon last time and did a good job.

Butts to play on Marshall.

And Woz to Georgy boy.

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