Opinion Non-Crows AFL 6: This Is Getting Cruel

[George Kramer]

Tredders is sold it seems

Tredders back on FIVEaa and previewing where PAFC are at - FIVEAA Football

Warren Tredrea joins Timmy G ahead of PAFC's trial against Freo to preview where Port are at - including some early signs from star recruit Jason Horne-Francis.

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Summary?

 

[ams4crows]

Summary?

That JHF is Dangerfield like and he has strength and power that he hasn't seen in a player since a young Danger, basically the JHF is going to be a very good footballer

 

[George Kramer]

That JHF is Dangerfield like and he has strength and power that he hasn't seen in a player since a young Danger, basically the JHF is going to be a very good footballer

He will be good, pity he’s in a shit team, he might need to go to Geelong for a flag

 

[FullyBigKPro]

I forgot the LOLZ that is Essendon....

Brad Scott

 

[whattagun07]

i dont always like to see coaches fail, but brad scott....i'll make an exception. just an angry angry human

 

[ams4crows]

i dont always like to see coaches fail, but brad scott....i'll make an exception. just an angry angry human

Still in disbelief they sacked Rutten for a worse coach

 

[whattagun07]

i haven't seen any quotes or press conference from brad scott, but i'm guessing it'll be deny, deflect and attack

 

[TRP1996]

Really relitigating the best debates of two decades ago in this thread.

 

[martyparty]

Still in disbelief they sacked Rutten for a worse coach

Yeah, can’t believe they got rid of a serviceable Truck and replaced with one of the Scotts, a run-down one at that…

 

[latinoheat]

Yeah, can’t believe they got rid of a serviceable Truck and replaced with one of the Scotts, a run-down one at that…
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Is that the same company they used to sponsor the pear ?

 

[martyparty]

Is that the same company they used to sponsor the pear ?

Yep, Choco’s favourite.

 

[Peter Doherty]

1. Adelaide
2. Fremantle
3. West Coast
4. Port Power

Formline from the WA games.

 

[AFC979810]

All of which undermines your case about him not having a proven forward pedigree...

Him being the leading goal kicker of the Dockers by kicking under 30 goals is like saying stiffy johncock had proven forward pedigree.

I don't think any disputes that Pavlich was going to turn out to be a key forward. The decision that needed to be made at the end of 2002 was who was the best option for a flag in 2003/2004.

I'm impressed. Maybe we should have given Freo an empty chip packet, given that that particular trade would have involved a player who was 5 years into retirement?

Cheeky. I meant 2001.

 

[moogerfooger]

talk about cruel

 

[1970crow]

What happened to Geelong?

2023 is definitely the year they're too old.

 

[martyparty]

After 2 preseason losses in WA, Ken got off the plane, smiled and said there was nothing to worry about…
I guess we’ll all be smiling

 

[1970crow]

Am I missing something with Georgiades? Aside from a couple of decent games in 2021, he hasn’t shown anything above being a b-grade forward (averages the same goals per game over his career as Himmelberg)

you probably don't want to do any comparisons between him and our own TT.

 

[GROTTO]

1. Adelaide
2. Fremantle
3. West Coast
4. Port Power

Formline from the WA games.

I dont know about last nights game as I didnt watch it, but all those teams have played to win these preseason games.

I would never have predicted the actual formline would be what you posted. Definitely holds true.

A lot of preseason games do indicate early formline. Sure there is always going to be a few outliers and other variables at play.

 

[Vader]

I dont know about last nights game as I didnt watch it, but all those teams have played to win these preseason games.

I would never have predicted the actual formline would be what you posted. Definitely holds true.

A lot of preseason games do indicate early formline. Sure there is always going to be a few outliers and other variables at play.

Pre-season form isn't always a good guide. Some top teams take it easy, knowing that they have a long season ahead of them. Others play out of their skins, think Carlton winning the pre-season silverware.

Having said that, I would much rather see winning form in March, than losing form. Winning form gives the players confidence, for when the real stuff begins. Winning in the pre-season is definitely preferable to losing, particularly given where the AFC is coming from.

 

[GrommoT]

After 2 preseason losses in WA, Ken got off the plane, smiled and said there was nothing to worry about…
I guess we’ll all be smiling

 

[WetCrow1991]

It is weird how people just assume Port will jump right back up after last season. I'd say their flogging in 2021 in the prelim and their 2022 season are more indicative of where they are trending, and it isn't up.

 

[50BC]

Pre-season form isn't always a good guide. Some top teams take it easy, knowing that they have a long season ahead of them. Others play out of their skins, think Carlton winning the pre-season silverware.

Having said that, I would much rather see winning form in March, than losing form. Winning form gives the players confidence, for when the real stuff begins. Winning in the pre-season is definitely preferable to losing, particularly given where the AFC is coming from.

Agreed. Dangerfield barely jogging around playing Ruck tells you how seriously Geelong took it.
We played a near bottom side and Nic Nat being out can't be underestimated as to how much it made our midfield look better. Great to win and all that, but can't read too much just from that game.

 

[Vader]

Agreed. Dangerfield barely jogging around playing Ruck tells you how seriously Geelong took it.
We played a near bottom side and Nic Nat being out can't be underestimated as to how much it made our midfield look better. Great to win and all that, but can't read too much just from that game.

Going to WA, and beating both teams on their home turf, having been away from home the whole time - is eminently satisfying. It's hard to think of any way our pre-season could have gone any better.

... So now we turn to the real stuff, which starts in 2 weeks time. Our pre-season performances have given us reason for optimism, but ultimately they count for nothing. They are just preparation for the real stuff.

Fingers crossed we can hold this form, and that it's not just an early-season mirage.

 

[ams4crows]

Ben King

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Ben King

Age

24

Ht

202cm

Wt

98kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

7.2

2star

K

5.0

2star

HB

2.2

2star

M

3.5

4star

T

0.5

3star

G

1.3

5star

D

7.5

2star

K

5.6

2star

HB

1.9

1star

M

3.6

4star

T

0.3

1star

G

1.5

5star

D

6.8

2star

K

4.4

2star

HB

2.4

3star

M

3.2

4star

T

0.2

3star

G

1.0

4star

looks exceptional physically coming back from his knee looks like a man and not a bean pole anymore.

Very exciting he could be anything!

 

[ams4crows]

Callaghan is going to be some player