Preview R1: Changes for 2025

[cleanhands]

Mr no excuses Nick’s now

 

[Geoffa32]

Very unlikely both will be in any meaningful capacity, though it's quite likely one will end up on a wing. But that's more it's an easy spot to flick someone.

Especially with Peatling coming on the list and Rankine + Soligo minutes due to increase.

I consider wing part of the overall midfield. Good starting position though for bounces and get a few CBAs each.

Curtin already playing in centre breaks.


Then push Dawson out and let him play where needed depending on match situation.



And no Murphy....

 

[SellarStardom]

2024 midfield
Laird, Crouch, Dawson and Soligo interchanging

2025
Peatling, Draper, Rankine, Dawson, Soligo with Crouch, Curtin as cameos

 

[hippyhippy]

Draper and Curtin better be part of the midfield rotation from round 1.

Just put Curtin on the wing and leave him there imho... Build up his tank this offseason. We've got enough depth in the middle now.

 

[hippyhippy]

And no Murphy....

No Murphy and no McHenry...

Laird is the only whipping boy now

 

[MsTopG]

2024 midfield
Laird, Crouch, Dawson and Soligo interchanging

2025
Peatling, Draper, Rankine, Dawson, Soligo with Crouch, Curtin as cameos

We just need a decent ruckman now. And a decent coach.

 

[Danger in Texas]

Welp, this should now be the 23:

B: Michalanney, Murray, Worrell
HB: Hinge, Keane, Cumming
C: Sholl, Dawson, Curtin
HF: Rachele, Fogarty, ANB
F: Keays, Thilthorpe, Walker
R: ROB, Soligo, Rankine
I/C: Nankervis, Crouch, Peatling, Draper
Sub: Taylor/Dowling/Pedlar

I imagine Laird will come in for someone that's injured

 

[Cromulant]

Welp, this should now be the 23:

B: Michalanney, Murray, Worrell
HB: Hinge, Keane, Cumming
C: Sholl, Dawson, Curtin
HF: Rachele, Fogarty, ANB
F: Keays, Thilthorpe, Walker
R: ROB, Soligo, Rankine
I/C: Nankervis, Crouch, Peatling, Draper
Sub: Taylor/Dowling/Pedlar

I imagine Laird will come in for someone that's injured

That's a tall backline

 

[BRL121]

And one is suspended, I didn’t see anything that deserved it

FR0GGY is the resident level headed good guy. Keeps the clappers, tools, trolls and cartel all on the same side. He's the glue that bonds the Adelaide Bigfooty board.

If frog man cops a ban this is the beginning of the end.

My guess is that it was due to him criticising another one's day off: you guys had better be careful!

 

[cleanhands]

My guess is that it was due to him criticising another one's day off: you guys had better be careful!

Someone’s trigger happy

 

[dogs105]

Potential midfielders by height:

Rory Laird

29

Rory Laird

Age

30

Ht

177cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

25.4

5star

K

12.9

5star

HB

12.5

5star

M

5.4

5star

T

2.3

4star

CL

1.0

3star

D

19.6

5star

K

10.9

4star

HB

8.7

4star

M

3.4

3star

T

2.4

3star

CL

1.1

3star

D

14.6

4star

K

7.4

3star

HB

7.2

5star

M

3.2

4star

T

4.0

5star

CL

0.4

3star

178cm
Izak Rankine

23

Izak Rankine

Age

24

Ht

181cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.0

3star

K

9.0

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

2.7

3star

T

2.7

4star

G

2.0

5star

D

13.0

3star

K

9.0

4star

HB

4.0

3star

M

2.7

3star

T

2.7

4star

G

2.0

5star

D

13.0

4star

K

9.0

4star

HB

4.0

3star

M

2.7

3star

T

2.7

5star

G

2.0

5star

179cm
Jake Soligo 179cm
Matt Crouch

5

Matt Crouch

Age

29

Ht

183cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

28.4

5star

K

12.0

4star

HB

16.4

5star

M

3.3

3star

T

3.9

5star

CL

4.8

5star

D

24.9

5star

K

9.7

4star

HB

15.1

5star

M

2.4

3star

T

2.4

3star

CL

4.4

5star

D

21.2

5star

K

10.4

4star

HB

10.8

5star

M

4.4

4star

T

3.4

5star

CL

2.0

4star

180cm
Josh Rachele 180cm
Zac Taylor 180cm
Harry Schoenberg 180cm
Sam Berry 181 cm
Sid Draper 182cm
Luke Pedlar 183cm
Ben Keays

2

Ben Keays

Age

27

Ht

186cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.1

3star

K

5.8

2star

HB

7.3

5star

M

2.3

2star

T

3.9

5star

G

0.4

3star

D

13.7

3star

K

8.7

3star

HB

5.0

3star

M

2.8

3star

T

3.7

4star

G

0.3

3star

D

13.0

4star

K

4.8

2star

HB

8.2

5star

M

1.4

2star

T

4.4

5star

G

0.4

3star

185cm
Hugh Bond 185cm
Lachlan Sholl 186cm
Billy Dowling 187cm
Luke Nankervis 189cm
Jordan Dawson

12

Jordan Dawson

Age

27

Ht

191cm

Wt

91kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.0

4star

K

11.4

4star

HB

5.7

4star

M

4.8

5star

T

2.8

4star

CL

0.6

3star

D

15.7

4star

K

10.9

4star

HB

4.9

3star

M

2.9

3star

T

2.0

3star

CL

0.4

3star

D

11.8

3star

K

7.8

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

5.0

5star

T

3.0

5star

CL

0.6

3star

190cm
Brayden Cook 191cm
Charlie Edwards 191cm
Daniel Curtin 197cm

 

[Tarasque36]

I don’t think fitness, endurance and involvement over the whole game were core parts of Pedlar’s game in 2023. You’re right - they’re areas he needs to work on. But my argument is his flaws as a dynamic, talent-over-endurance player were compounded by our play style in the opening month and we never really got the opportunity to see him outside that play style for the year.

Working on those weaknesses would make him a very dangerous player and closer to that ceiling on his. However, to merely reach that 2023 form (which, with depth we currently have in the half forward role, is good enough to make our team) is not a big ask. At least, from a performance perspective. Injuries may be another issue.

Eeek, you think he was OK in 2023? He was a kid maybe starting to do something across half forward, sure... but then he was utter crap as soon as 2024 started after a good pre-season.
I was there utterly annoyed in Perth when he couldn't even give a 5m handball to a running team-mate prior to be subbed off for Murphy. In that regard, neither of them can kick a drop punt more than 20% of the time.
Pedlar was picked as a first rounder on promise, that injuries were holding him back - however, he was fit and firing at the start of last year and he was an absolute Z grader until the shoulder injury de-railed his season.
I NEED to see more from him. He's basically a taller and lazier Murphy from what he has produced, and I'm certainly no fan of Murphy. But if he's worth a first round pick, at least show some composure or good decision making (remember him kicking over Walkers head to a vacant pocket of no-one)... Seriously, these first round picks need to perform better.

 

[Tarasque36]

Mr no excuses Nick’s now

I thought that last year, and then they extended him after a loss.... I received a text message to say my card had expired, at this point I'm not giving them my new details to continue. Excuses are over. I'm sick of hearing we are young, and then the Richmond reserves beat us at home....

 

[Rory Walkerfield]

Welp, this should now be the 23:

B: Michalanney, Murray, Worrell
HB: Hinge, Keane, Cumming
C: Sholl, Dawson, Curtin
HF: Rachele, Fogarty, ANB
F: Keays, Thilthorpe, Walker
R: ROB, Soligo, Rankine
I/C: Nankervis, Crouch, Peatling, Draper
Sub: Taylor/Dowling/Pedlar

I imagine Laird will come in for someone that's injured

You just know Nicks will find a way to squeeze Murphy into the side.

He must be the easiest delist in the AFL next year.

 

[Eddie Murphy]

Eeek, you think he was OK in 2023? He was a kid maybe starting to do something across half forward, sure... but then he was utter crap as soon as 2024 started after a good pre-season.
I was there utterly annoyed in Perth when he couldn't even give a 5m handball to a running team-mate prior to be subbed off for Murphy. In that regard, neither of them can kick a drop punt more than 20% of the time.
Pedlar was picked as a first rounder on promise, that injuries were holding him back - however, he was fit and firing at the start of last year and he was an absolute Z grader until the shoulder injury de-railed his season.
I NEED to see more from him. He's basically a taller and lazier Murphy from what he has produced, and I'm certainly no fan of Murphy. But if he's worth a first round pick, at least show some composure or good decision making (remember him kicking over Walkers head to a vacant pocket of no-one)... Seriously, these first round picks need to perform better.

Our entire team sucked in that opening month and, unlike others, his season was derailed before he had a fair chance of redeeming himself. The role for a dynamic goal-sneak is there for the taking in our forward-line. If Pedlar can stay fit and recapture his 2023 form, he's good enough for it.

Cannot think of a player further removed from Pedlar than Murphy. Pedlar, to this point, is all talent, little workrate. Murphy is all workrate no talent, four years older, and not had a fraction of the setbacks injury-wise Pedlar has suffered.

 

[Eddie Murphy]

Welp, this should now be the 23:

B: Michalanney, Murray, Worrell
HB: Hinge, Keane, Cumming
C: Sholl, Dawson, Curtin
HF: Rachele, Fogarty, ANB
F: Keays, Thilthorpe, Walker
R: ROB, Soligo, Rankine
I/C: Nankervis, Crouch, Peatling, Draper
Sub: Taylor/Dowling/Pedlar

I imagine Laird will come in for someone that's injured

I know I'll get shout at for this but I can see Curtin starting the year out of the side and I won't hate it so long as we're developing him in an attacking position that utilises his weapons properly. Right now, if we don't want Draper in that half forward graveyard spot, we need to accommodate some midfield space for him. Which is an ask with Crouch, Soligo, Dawson, Peatling, Rankine already our midfield core. Having a Soligo/Peatling/Dawson type rotating onto the wing gives Draper more opportunity in midfield. That rotation, along with Sholl and Nankervis covers our three wingers.

We could play Curtin in the forward line, but we might find it too lethargic in tandem with Walker, Fogarty, and Thilthorpe. If we look at our potent 2023 forward-line - which managed all of Murphy, Rachele, Rankine, Keays, Pedlar, and at times McAdam - I think it's more likely we prefer a smaller forward in Taylor or Pedlar to Curtin. And I'd much rather Curtin get the opportunity to dominate SANFL than be given similar sub treatment to this year. Of course, this will all change with injuries and Curtin is the first name from the reserves I'd want in.

 

[Tarasque36]

Our entire team sucked in that opening month and, unlike others, his season was derailed before he had a fair chance of redeeming himself. The role for a dynamic goal-sneak is there for the taking in our forward-line. If Pedlar can stay fit and recapture his 2023 form, he's good enough for it.

Cannot think of a player further removed from Pedlar than Murphy. Pedlar, to this point, is all talent, little workrate. Murphy is all workrate no talent, four years older, and not had a fraction of the setbacks injury-wise Pedlar has suffered.

Further removed?
I honestly wish I agreed with you.
However.. broaden your perception.
Neither kick a drop punt more than 20% of the time.
Neither choose the correct option more often than not. Both blaze away long.
Both miss seemingly simple targets.
Both have low possession numbers.

Now, I was also hopeful that Pedlar could become worthy of a 1st round pick and be our midfield bull. You must admit, he's not even close.

I know it's a hard comparison, but if we want to be elite, a top club, these honest assessments need to be acknowledged. Pity Nicks doesn't either.

And... Our entire team could've sucked less if a few players sucked less and could've continued on an upward trajectory, right? PS. I also think our coach sucked, so not only on players.
But... When you have the ball, it's up to you how good your use is.

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