Preview Dockers vs Crows Round 3 Friday 29th March 4:20pm Optus Stadium

[FreoRicci]

If we are going to rest Fyfe/sub him out, can we please play Brodie he is the most like for like player we have. We need to have a plan B for Fyfe and Brodie could be the answer. I'm keen to see if he has improved at all.

And Erasmus with Johnson if he’s being dropped for bad form

 

[Tony_Clifton]

Ricky from The Shinboner gives an in depth look at Adelaide's midfield set up.

Returning to old habits: Adelaide’s midfield | FTN, R2 2024

This week’s Notebook is a one-topic affair, focusing on how Adelaide are setting up their midfield.

theshinboner.com

Tldr: Crouch and Laird are great at getting the pill but don't hurt you with it. When they play together it hurts the crows. Geelong focussed on pressuring Dawson because he can hurt you. All three players had great numbers in isolation but it hasn't really been working for them.

Edit: it made me think about why Will Brodie

17

Will Brodie

Age

26

Ht

190cm

Wt

89kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.0

5star

K

8.2

3star

HB

10.8

5star

M

3.1

3star

T

4.9

5star

CL

4.1

5star

D

14.0

3star

K

4.0

1star

HB

10.0

5star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.0

2star

CL

3.0

4star

D

13.8

4star

K

7.4

3star

HB

6.4

4star

M

3.2

4star

T

5.4

5star

CL

2.8

5star

is finding it hard to get a spot in the team

 

[FreoGirl]

Ricky from The Shinboner gives an in depth look at Adelaide's midfield set up.

Returning to old habits: Adelaide’s midfield | FTN, R2 2024

This week’s Notebook is a one-topic affair, focusing on how Adelaide are setting up their midfield.

theshinboner.com

Tldr: Crouch and Laird are great at getting the pill but don't hurt you with it. When they play together it hurts the crows. Geelong focussed on pressuring Dawson because he can hurt you. All three players had great numbers in isolation but it hasn't really been working for them.

Edit: it made me think about why Will Brodie is finding it hard to get a spot in the team

I hate it when they call a football "the pill" or when they keep saying "he lowered the eyes"

 

[wakojako]

Tldr: Crouch and Laird are great at getting the pill but don't hurt you with it. When they play together it hurts the crows. Geelong focussed on pressuring Dawson because he can hurt you. All three players had great numbers in isolation but it hasn't really been working for them.

Edit: it made me think about why Will Brodie is finding it hard to get a spot in the team

2024 Fyfe doesn't hurt the opposition per se, he takes the tackle and dishes to a free player. He also uses his big body to impose himself on the contest and win the ball. Brodie literally does the same thing which is why he should be the number one replacement for Fyfe (if fit).

 

[Tony_Clifton]

I hate it when they call a football "the pill" or when they keep saying "he lowered the eyes"

I'm pretty sure it was me calling it the pill.

I also like to describe a player who gets tackled then let's the ball drop as having "hatched it." Sometimes I yell that "he's laid (layed?) an egg umpire!"

I also like to say "Matt Rowell" to Mrs Clifton in a sexy way. She might text me a love heart and I'll reply with Matt Rowell and she knows what I mean.

Also like calling Jack Higgins piggy. Is that just me, I think he looks like he's from Lord of the flies.

Alex witherden is known as fat face in our household and Tom Hawkins/Tom Lynch's pronouns are Big Dumb.

 

[FreoGirl]

I'm pretty sure it was me calling it the pill.

I also like to describe a player who gets tackled then let's the ball drop as having "hatched it." Sometimes I yell that "he's laid (layed?) an egg umpire!"

I also like to say "Matt Rowell" to Mrs Clifton in a sexy way. She might text me a love heart and I'll reply with Matt Rowell and she knows what I mean.

Also like calling Jack Higgins piggy. Is that just me, I think he looks like he's from Lord of the flies.

Alex witherden is known as fat face in our household and Tom Hawkins/Tom Lynch's pronouns are Big Dumb.

I wish to apologise lol

do you also say "at the minute"? lol

 

[Purple Jesus]

I wish to apologise lol

do you also say "at the minute"? lol

and 'for mine'.

 

[FreoGirl]

and 'for mine'.

Noooooooooo shudder

 

[Tony_Clifton]

I wish to apologise lol

do you also say "at the minute"? lol

I don't know what you mean by "at the minute" but feel guilty thataybe I unconsciously do. I feel self conscious when Mrs Clifton points out how often I use the word "like." You know, like a valley girl.

It grinds my gears when they say early doors. I've looked it up and it's acceptable but I still don't like it.

if you say "versing" I will correct you whilst being mad that over time so many idiots keep saying it and language will evolve to make it an acceptable term.

 

[FreoGirl]

I don't know what you mean by "at the minute" but feel guilty thataybe I unconsciously do. I feel self conscious when Mrs Clifton points out how often I use the word "like." You know, like a valley girl.

It grinds my gears when they say early doors. I've looked it up and it's acceptable but I still don't like it.

as long as you don't yell out "yous guys could play better"

 

[Tony_Clifton]

as long as you don't yell out "yous guys could play better"

I like telling opposition supporters who are whinging regarding umpires that if they are first to the ball they will get the free kicks. I in no way believe this statement to actually be true.

 

[FreoGirl]

I like telling opposition supporters who are whinging regarding umpires that if they are first to the ball they will get the free kicks. I in no way believe this statement to actually be true.

we need more of that wisdom in block 141 ha ha

 

[Tony_Clifton]

as long as you don't yell out "yous guys could play better"

Is it the "yous" you're opposed to or that they could "have" played better.

 

[freo84]

My personal favourite " OHH JUST KICK IT"

 

[DragoDelph]

My personal favourite " OHH JUST KICK IT"

Followed immediately by “why’d you f’n kick there!”

 

[Tony_Clifton]

In Margetts' last game (the derby we kicked the 8 in the first quarter and the Eagles jumped the shark) I very much enjoyed yelling out, "Get in the game Margetts! Have you seen the Scoreboard!"

 

[FreoGirl]

I am personally missing the huge crowd moans when Liam Henry went near the ball..

 

[FreoGirl]

In Margetts' last game (the derby we kicked the 8 in the first quarter and the Eagles jumped the shark) I very much enjoyed yelling out, "Get in the game Margetts! Have you seen the Scoreboard!"

I miss nothing about this vile man lol

 

[Tony_Clifton]

I used to have a look at umpire appointments. Occasionally see them on twitter. But now with Margetts gone I don't know which ones to dislike besides Elani of course. I actually like Razor. I believe Razors ego is an asset in that he isn't afraid to make unpopular calls in our favour.

 

[FreoGirl]

I used to have a look at umpire appointments. Occasionally see them on twitter. But now with Margetts gone I don't know which ones to dislike besides elani of course. I actually like Razor. I believe Razors ego is an assert in that he isn't afraid to make unpopular calls in our favour.

I was obsessed with those. I now look them up and don't recognise the names, so we need new demons lol

I note you also joined in 2002, but only have 2000 posts - today must be a PB for you.

The last time I posted as much as I have been recently was in 2013...

 

[Wray27]

My personal favourite " OHH JUST KICK IT"

You must sit near me. Someone yells that constantly.

 

[Tony_Clifton]

Draft and trade time is usually a busy time for me. I can't help myself.

 

[StingBitten]

I actually didn't know Salim had passed, I generally take a break from bigfooty over the off season which is when it was posted.

Met him a few times in Subi prior to games, 2015 was a standout year when then great GilGriffin landed down under and we had the biggest Freo BigFooty gathering since the 2013 GF.

Absolutely gutted, hope he enjoys the view when Jackson kicks an after the siren goal for our first premiership flag.

 

[freodog]

I am personally missing the huge crowd moans when Liam Henry went near the ball..

No wonder he left.

 

[FreoGirl]

No wonder he left.

I never moaned, but I noticed it