News Crows and Freo to play trial game on Feb 23

[Jars458]

Just heard back, and at this stage there are no plans to stream online.

That's becasue we are a modern club who seeks to engage its members at all times

 

[Davo75]

Question????

Does playing this game mean both Adelaide and Fremantle won't play any trial on the weekend prior to the first week of round 1 unless one playoff in the NAB Cup Grand Final?

 

[Harry Reems]

Question????

Does playing this game mean both Adelaide and Fremantle won't play any trial on the weekend prior to the first week of round 1 unless one playoff in the NAB Cup Grand Final?

Correct.

 

[Crow-eater]

Question????

Does playing this game mean both Adelaide and Fremantle won't play any trial on the weekend prior to the first week of round 1 unless one playoff in the NAB Cup Grand Final?

Yes. You'll find most (if not all) teams playing the opening weekend of the split round won't play the week before. It's only a 5/6 day break for us before the Essendon game

 

[Crow-eater]

The Squad

he Crows have recalled stars Patrick Dangerfield, Taylor Walker, Rory Sloane, Nathan van Berlo and Bernie Vince for Saturday’s trial game against Fremantle at AAMI Stadium.
Vince will make his return from post-season shoulder surgery, while Dangerfield, Walker, Sloane and van Berlo will all play their first minutes of the year after sitting out round one of the NAB Cup.
Draftee Rory Atkins has also been selected in the squad of 30, and is in line to make his Crows debut against Freo. A skilful left-footer, Atkins was selected with pick No.81 in the 2012 AFL National Draft.
Missing from the team(s) that played last weekend are David Mackay, Richard Douglas, Graham Johncock and Brodie Smith, who will miss eight weeks with a fractured collarbone.
Brent Reilly, Ben Rutten and Sam Jacobs will watch from the sidelines again as the Club continues to manage the pre-season workloads of its more experienced players. Jared Petrenko (shoulder), Sam Shaw (knee) and Nick Joyce (groin) are all nearing a return from injury, but won’t be risked in the trial game.

http://www.afc.com.au/news/2013-02-22/stars-return-for-trial.workstation


1. Richard Tambling
2. Brad Crouch
4. Josh Jenkins
6. Luke Thompson
7. Nathan van Berlo
8. Lewis Johnston
9. Rory Sloane
10. Matthew Jaensch
11. Matthew Wright
12. Daniel Talia
13. Taylor Walker
15. Angus Graham
16. Luke Brown
17. Bernie Vince
21. Rory Atkins
22. Andy Otten
27. Tom Lynch
28. Cam Ellis-Yolmen
29. Sam Kerridge
31. Jarryd Lyons
32. Patrick Dangerfield
35. Shaun McKernan
36. Brodie Martin
37. Ian Callinan
38. Mitch Grigg
41. Kyle Hartigan
43. Aidan Riley
45. Ricky Henderson
46. Rory Laird
49. Tim McIntyre

 

[beartoo]

No Truck, no Jacobs. Wonder if Jacobs would've played if the big Freo lump wasn't injured?

 

[Vader]

Mackay, Douglas & Johncock all rested this week, taking their turn to be rotated out of the team.

So much for the trolls like EC & Carl, who insisted that their selection** (as Captain no less) was an indicator of low standing. It was just a matter of the club having a rotation policy during the early weeks of the MMC and it was their turn to play.

** Primarily referring to Pizza Boy.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Was hoping to see Siggins in action ......if not by now, then i doubt we'll see him at all this NAB series

Good on ya Atkins ......hope his attitude allows him to get the best of his enormous talent
A family member who is thick with Essendon is spewing over Atkins .......the word all last season was Atkins to Essendon
They ignored him 4 times b4 we picked him up ....so much for inside info

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Mackay, Douglas & Johncock all rested this week, taking their turn to be rotated out of the team.

So much for the trolls like EC & Carl, who insisted that their selection** (as Captain no less) was an indicator of low standing. It was just a matter of the club having a rotation policy during the early weeks of the MMC and it was their turn to play.

** Primarily referring to Pizza Boy.

Must admit still a little surprised those 4 were being risked in an exhibition game against Freo?

 

[Vader]

We have 40 players on our senior list, plus 3 half-decent rookies. From the 40 you need to subtract the players MIA due to injury, plus Joyce & Siggins who are both miles off being selected. Thus, there are probably around 36-37 players to choose from right now.

The club has named a squad of 30 players. With 36-37 players to choose from, there are only 6-7 who can sit out this week. With Douglas, Mackay and Johncock all being given their turn at resting, someone else had to come into the side. Given the quality of players who spent last week on the sidelines it was always going to be a bunch of guns returning this week.

 

[cmndstab]

And besides, even though it's "only a trial game", it's obviously beneficial for the players to go out there and test themselves against another AFL side. If it wasn't useful, the club wouldn't have requested to play it.

 

[Mattrox]

Must admit still a little surprised those 4 were being risked in an exhibition game against Freo?

You need something to draw fans at 11:30 am

 

[sliver member]

rules regarding the number of interchange players for the nab cup after round 1 have been changed according to twitter on the afl website.

AFL Teams can now use 3 substitutes, as well as their 3 interchange players, after Round 1 of the #NABCup. Details soon AFL.com.au

 

[Vader]

rules regarding the number of interchange players for the nab cup after round 1 have been changed according to twitter on the afl website.

AFL Teams can now use 3 substitutes, as well as their 3 interchange players, after Round 1 of the #NABCup. Details soon AFL.com.au

Wouldn't affect a scratch match between Adelaide & Freo anyway. This game is not being played under the auspices of the MMC, so the clubs can effectively decide what rules they wish to play by. It will, however, affect team selections for the subsequent 2 weeks, when we return to MMC action.

 

[fabs33]

I'll probably be going, I always enjoy getting a sneak peak at our club's future.

But I'm not looking forward to the heat!

 

[BACCS]

That's becasue we are a modern club who seeks to engage its members at all times

It's a ****ing trial game, no other clubs are even playing one, get the **** over it.

 

[Jars458]

It's a ******* trial game, no other clubs are even playing one, get the **** over it.

LOL. Really that's not necessary. How hard would it be to film the game with a couple of cameras and stream it for the country and interstate members. Richmond did it for a trial game last year from memory. If you are happy with mediocrity that's good for you but don't abuse others for having a contrary view.

More than happy for games that are not being played not to get streamed.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

You need something to draw fans at 11:30 am

The kids ...the keen fans who will go to a trial game only do it to see the new kids and potential stars

 

[spexau]

LOL. Really that's not necessary. How hard would it be to film the game with a couple of cameras and stream it for the country and interstate members. Richmond did it for a trial game last year from memory. If you are happy with mediocrity that's good for you but don't abuse others for having a contrary view.

More than happy for games that are not being played not to get streamed.

You need a bit of IT infrastructure behind you to do a live stream and hosting data in Aus is expensive as hell. If the AFL aren't offering their services and its a one off thing it wouldn't be worth the AFC doing.

What they should do is offer a private online channel with live streaming and historical matches at a cost.

 

[Bicks]

Wouldn't affect a scratch match between Adelaide & Freo anyway. This game is not being played under the auspices of the MMC, so the clubs can effectively decide what rules they wish to play by. It will, however, affect team selections for the subsequent 2 weeks, when we return to MMC action.

So that means whoever "snots" Ballantyne will not be liable for any sanctions???

 

[Jars458]

You need a bit of IT infrastructure behind you to do a live stream and hosting data in Aus is expensive as hell. If the AFL aren't offering their services and its a one off thing it wouldn't be worth the AFC doing.

What they should do is offer a private online channel with live streaming and historical matches at a cost.

Fair enough, didnt realize it Would be that difficult.

 

[spexau]

Fair enough, didnt realize it Would be that difficult.

Its not that its hard to do its just not worth doing a once off. You would need to commit for a few years to make money off of it.

 

[BigLefty]

So that means whoever "snots" Ballantyne will not be liable for any sanctions???

you know that would be an interesting test case, and if we get clarification early enough we might get to whack Crowley as well .

Wouldn't affect a scratch match between Adelaide & Freo anyway. This game is not being played under the auspices of the MMC, so the clubs can effectively decide what rules they wish to play by. It will, however, affect team selections for the subsequent 2 weeks, when we return to MMC action.

i think it's ridiculous that the AFL insisted on the normal interchange for NAB cup games. it is entirely for preparing players for the season, surely it should have never been in question that you can play more players. At least they seem to have reconsidered.

 

[Crows4Eva]

Hoping we decide to play by normal season rules since it's not an official NAB match.

I'd be curious to know if players can be reported since it's technically speaking, not an AFL governed match.

 

[Purple_Voice]

So that means whoever "snots" Ballantyne will not be liable for any sanctions???

you know that would be an interesting test case, and if we get clarification early enough we might get to whack Crowley as well .

I say if you are 100% sure you can get away with it then get half your players involved to give Ballas or Crowls a whack

That way we can just toy with you kicking goal after goal while half your squad is wondering around looking for two players that aren't even named