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Thoughts on the Geelong game
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OMG again!! That's me when Hendo bombed that goal from the boundary!!!
And when Stiffy brought down Ablett like a wildebeest!!
OMG again!! That's me when Hendo bombed that goal from the boundary!!!
And when Stiffy brought down Ablett like a wildebeest!!
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A cohesive unit!
Mark Thompson proclaimed yesterday Geelong's never been in better shape at this time of year! If this wasn't media games to deflect the sub standard nature of the Hawthorn game last week, what does it say about us?
we owned the corridor again, everyone had a role, knew what do..... everyone felt they could do it. Our hardness at the ball, the player, to break lines, to make position was unlike anything i can recall since the 97 GF!
We got issue's in selection next week....some poor bugger or buggers will missout..........
Mark Thompson proclaimed yesterday Geelong's never been in better shape at this time of year! If this wasn't media games to deflect the sub standard nature of the Hawthorn game last week, what does it say about us?
we owned the corridor again, everyone had a role, knew what do..... everyone felt they could do it. Our hardness at the ball, the player, to break lines, to make position was unlike anything i can recall since the 97 GF!
We got issue's in selection next week....some poor bugger or buggers will missout..........
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One of the greatest wins in our history. Yes, you can talk about the two premierships, the prelims and semi-finals, but this ranks right up there. We're a young side with a disastrous start to the season, with several kids who had never stood toe with one of the greatest sides of all time in Geelong. We were coming against the best midfield and defence in the game and for us to not only get in front - but to hold it - was just outstanding. I am incredibly proud of the blokes today. Tonight was a very special night for the Adelaide Football Club.
Pressure. Pressure pressure pressure. Drop it off at any stage and the next thing you know the Cats have kicked three in a row. Our attack on the ball - and on the man in possession - was as good as I've seen from the Crows in a long, long time. We were coming up against absolute guns and yet we never took a backwards step. The Cats are so classy and well-drilled with moving the ball out of defence yet countless times tonight we forced them to turn the ball over, purely because of our pressure at the ball-carrier. Our new forward line with speedsters like Jaensch and Henderson have added so much for our ability to keep the ball in and never let the opposition run it out with ease.
I was getting very concerned when the Cats got those two quick goals in the last quarter. I felt like we were going to unravel and let the occasion and pressure get to us, but we held our nerve and that was the most impressive part of tonight. For kids like Walker, Henderson and Sloane to slot crucial goals was fantastic and a real sign that they won't take a backward step. We've got a very exciting future ahead of us and it's because we have players with confidence, dare and a little bit of arrogance. It's exactly what this club needs and why we will be a thread over the next few years, barring another poor run of injuries like we had this year. But I don't even think it was just the injuries. We expected our form to continue from last season but, as the likes of Fremantle and Hawthorn show, you start from scratch every year. It seems like we're finally realising just how hard you have to work to win, and tonight's win really proved that.
Player thoughts:
Bernie Vince - Welcome back young man. That's the performance we were looking for. 32 possessions and 5 clearances is a fantastic return from a kid seriously out of form a few weeks ago. This bloke was getting big numbers earlier in the year but constantly wasted them and just didn't look interested. He really turned it around tonight - the last couple of weeks showed a change in attitude, but tonight showed just why he's so important to us. I think it'll be a case of having to wait until next year for Bernie to progress into the player he should be (same with Porps) but tonight was a great step in that direction.
Simon Goodwin - Having an OUSTANDING last five or six weeks of footy. Racking up disposals at will and just looks sharper than he has for a while. Playing like a man possessed and the decision to retire at the end of the season is allowing him to play with a real freedom and desire to got out on a high. Another 29 touches and so classy with both his work under pressure and his delivery out of defence.
Johncock - FREAK. So underrated by the majority of football 'analysts' who refuse to ever mentioned him when talking about the best defenders in the competition. This bloke's ability to both negate and attack is just phenomenal and is such a cool head under intense pressure.
Stevens - Much maligned (and, more often than not, for good reason) but boy has his last few weeks been good. Cut off so many of Geelong's forward entries and his reading of player is up there with best in our side. Unfortunately he does make crucial errors - both in disposal and giving away frees to the opposition - but I couldn't have asked much more of the Swing Man tonight.
Thompson - Not as prolific as previous weeks but his ability to extract the ball in congestion - as well as get long clearances - is so vital to our work at stoppages.
Van Berlo - Better this week. Kicked a very important goal and racked up touches AND for the most part used the ball well. Did some very classy things and it's good to see him maintaining decent form.
Mackay - Boy is it good to have this bloke back. Isn't as prolific as some of the other mids in our team but his use of it is elite. His run and carry adds so much to the speed of our game and I love having him in the side.
Henderson - Another 20+ touch and multiple goal game from the kid. Just an outstanding effort. Dropped a few sitters but for the most part was very composed and is just so quick. His opponents don't realise just how fast he is for a tall bloke and his pressure on the ball-carrier adds so much to our forward line. Amazing goal in the last quarter.
Douglas - Solid game. Now that our other mids are improving, he isn't getting quite as much of it as he was a month ago but still adds a lot to our run and carry, plus he's a clearance machine with another lazy 5. Just needs to tidy up that disposal, it really hurts us sometimes and he's barely above 60% efficiency these days.
Reilly - Credit goes to the lad for turning his game around and his job on Ablett was OUSTANDING. But can he ever kick a goal?
Dangerfield - 18 touches is a higher-than-average return and his pace was once again a feature tonight. Didn't quite work for him all the time but I thought he did quite well tonight considering. Attack on the ball was once again fantastic but what else do you expect from Patrick.
Jaensch - Absolute hard nut who loves the in-and-under stuff and his mix of defence and offence really makes him a valuable weapon in the forward line. Didn't get a goal but it's his other work that he him a real contributor tonight. His ability to hit the target also makes him so damaging when he has the ball.
Walker - Lacked touch early but once he got that goal in the second quarter he was excellent. Finished with four, looked very lively and boy are his hands great to watch when he's on song. Goal from the boundary was vinatge Tex and his ability to nail that last goal under intense pressure was a credit to the bloke. He loves the big stage and this was the biggest he's been on yet. Very exciting to see him stand up.
Davis - His reading of the player is phenomenal for someone so young. Absolutely brilliant at 1-on-1 contests and disposal by foot is fantastic for a such a tall bloke. Just needs to watch opponents getting sizeable leads on him.
Sloane - You little ripper. Not a huge game by disposal count but his hands in close are so good to watch. His ability to nail those two goals, including the match-winner, shows how much character this kid has. Didn't let the pressure get to him and stood up when it counted. Love him.
Tippett - Not his night tonight but a fair bit of that can be credited to the umpires. Thought his attack on the ball and ability to create a contest was crucial in scoring several goals. Shows that you don't have to have a big night of possession and goals to have an impact as a forward.
Griffin and Maric - Both battled well and had some beautiful taps. Follow-up work was promising. Thought Maric looked off his feet later in the game and made some poor errors, but was such a tiring affair that I can't be too harsh on him.
Symes - Not a huge game and I thought we tried too often to hit him on the wing under pressure. Does add a lot to our side though and thought he was pretty composed tonight whereas last year he would've coughed it up in crucial moments.
McLeod - Losing his ability to run-out games but he's been gone for a while so I'll let it be. Thought he was lively in the first quarter but slowly evaporated after that. Such a class act but can't let himself go to ground too often, he doesn't have the recovery anymore to be doing that.
Such a great win.
Brilliant post. Sums it up to almost perfection.
Jaensch has confidence, lots of confidence. Needs to keep a handle on it.
Vince's tackle on Ablett early in the last ( or was it second), god I was excited I can't remember.
Such a great win.
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Just on Doughty. Thought he was terrrific. Got to so many contests to make the spoil and took one superb mark.
He and Stevo will be vital next year in the post Goodwin McLeod etc era.
He and Stevo will be vital next year in the post Goodwin McLeod etc era.
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How many errors did we force? omg that was brilliant. Us, pressuring Geelong into errors. Magic.
I just want to say that ALL the lads were fantastic tonight but the absolute game saver for us was that SENSATIONAL tackle by Stiffy on Ablett!
That was inspirational stuff. He had NO right to tackle him but he NEVER gave up. Our kids were unbelievable. I have been over in europe for the last 3 months and this was one of the most rewarding games to watch. So many young players doing their bit and leading the way.
Whether we make the 8 or not, next year we are going to be a force all things being equal.
That was inspirational stuff. He had NO right to tackle him but he NEVER gave up. Our kids were unbelievable. I have been over in europe for the last 3 months and this was one of the most rewarding games to watch. So many young players doing their bit and leading the way.
Whether we make the 8 or not, next year we are going to be a force all things being equal.
This game will replace pr0n for the next few weeks.
Absolutly amazing win. Best ive seen in aggges. Hendo is such a gun. Backline coaches are gonna cry trying to find match ups for our forward line over the next 10 years.
Absolutly amazing win. Best ive seen in aggges. Hendo is such a gun. Backline coaches are gonna cry trying to find match ups for our forward line over the next 10 years.
I will give a detailed response tomorrow as I'm stuffed, lost for words and have to swim in 5 hours but that was the best live game I've ever been to. ****ing amazing, Stiffy's tackle and Henderson's goal in the last quarter are my best plays.
Peace out all. The lid is off!
Peace out all. The lid is off!
Does anyone have Danger's, Sloaney's, Hendo's, Stiffy's or Hendo's numbers? I want to boof them all right now!
The Stiffy tackle on Ablett, and the Hendo goal from the boundary line, were the two key moments of the last quarter when Geelong made their surge IMO. We forced Geelong into turnover after turnover all night, and couldn't get the reward early due to some dubious umpiring, but boy did we make it count in the last half. Most complete effort I have seen from our side in a long time, and to do it with so many youngsters in there, the future looks very very bright. Oh, and hats of to Reilly, that is his best game for the AFC, by a long long way.
Going to be a very tough week at the selection table with Bock, Porplyzia and possibly Knights all available for selection.
On a different note, I heard on radio that the Geelong doctor has regained consciounous (sp?), and should be fine, which is a relief. You could here how distressed Bomber was in his PC, saying that he will make a brief couple of statements then he is outta there.
The Stiffy tackle on Ablett, and the Hendo goal from the boundary line, were the two key moments of the last quarter when Geelong made their surge IMO. We forced Geelong into turnover after turnover all night, and couldn't get the reward early due to some dubious umpiring, but boy did we make it count in the last half. Most complete effort I have seen from our side in a long time, and to do it with so many youngsters in there, the future looks very very bright. Oh, and hats of to Reilly, that is his best game for the AFC, by a long long way.Going to be a very tough week at the selection table with Bock, Porplyzia and possibly Knights all available for selection.
On a different note, I heard on radio that the Geelong doctor has regained consciounous (sp?), and should be fine, which is a relief. You could here how distressed Bomber was in his PC, saying that he will make a brief couple of statements then he is outta there.
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awesome game of footy!!!
Brilliant game style by the crows particularly the defence in the forward 50
Picked the crows to win too
1 point off the margin!!!!
Brilliant game style by the crows particularly the defence in the forward 50
Picked the crows to win too
1 point off the margin!!!!
He was amazing tonight. Chopped off many Geelong foward entries, along with Stevens, and showed fantastic courage numerous times.
That was what I couldn't quite get over, how we managed to keep it up for the WHOLE game.How many errors did we force? omg that was brilliant. Us, pressuring Geelong into errors. Magic.
Our lads took a massive step foward tonight.
I am so smashed so I apologise for the bullshit I am about to spout but that was the best ****ing game ive ever been to, I lost my shit. How many amazing goals did we kick, walker, danger's set shot, hendo, sloane.....the umpires r*ped us int eh first half too and we still dominated the game, beat geelong who are only missing stevie j...one of the best games i have ever ever been too. I love you rory sloane!!
Whoever said Jaesnch was quiet tonight needs to retract that opinion and get on the Jaensch train immediately. He did some TERRIFIC things tonight under pressure, he may not have troubled the scorers but he was a definite factor. Gun.
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I love Stiffy's tackle
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Can't sleep! Still on a high! One of the best wins in recent memory, especially at home. What a crowd, 19th man in full force. We always stuck with them, didn't let the umpires get to us, dug deep and it paid off. A team of champions will always beat a champion team. So proud of the boys, they will sleep well tonight.
Had such a great time at the game and always believed that Geelong would overun us at the end. I think they also (Geelong) thought this. We were so hard at it and they just couldn't cope. Thought everyone was so good but especially the kids who were playing the number one team when we were only number 10. They never seemed to give up and thats why we won! Well done everyone. Jonhncock is such an inspiration hope he never leaves!!!!
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I thought Bernie Vince was probably Adelaide's best player tonight
Really liked the work of the forwards Taylor Walker & Kurt Tippett.
And Sloan is one tough player. Well done the Crows, will be watching more of your team come end of the year.
Really liked the work of the forwards Taylor Walker & Kurt Tippett.
And Sloan is one tough player. Well done the Crows, will be watching more of your team come end of the year.
Didn't want to mention the umpires but did think that they seemed to think that geelong were the the number 1 team and had trouble treating them as they should. Got past that but only just evened up in the second half. Get your shit together umpires Geelong players are not gods!!!!!!!!!!
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That is the most exciting, committed, consistent game I have EVER watched live, and the only ones at all I can remember getting close were the '97 and '98 GFs. I am so proud of the boys.
I can't remember a more blatently biased umpiring display - they may have evened the count up in the second half to make things look OK, but they were orchestrating a Cats win early - they must have had money on the outcome. I hope they loose their shirts! Even in the second half anything that might make a difference went against the Crows. To play 4 quarters against that and still be ahead just makes the boy's result more fantastic.
That is the most exciting, committed, consistent game I have EVER watched live, and the only ones at all I can remember getting close were the '97 and '98 GFs. I am so proud of the boys. I can't remember a more blatently biased umpiring display - they may have evened the count up in the second half to make things look OK, but they were orchestrating a Cats win early - they must have had money on the outcome. I hope they loose their shirts! Even in the second half anything that might make a difference went against the Crows. To play 4 quarters against that and still be ahead just makes the boy's result more fantastic.
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You nailed it madstar and Macjoe
You nailed it madstar and Macjoe
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