On 7/24/2018 at 5:12 AM, Deemania since 56 said:

B: Weideman     Frost     Jetta

HB: Salem     Pedersen     Jones

Mid: TSmith    Brayshaw     Fritsch

HF: Petracca     TMac     Melksham

Fwd: Garlett     Hogan     Spargo

R:  Gawn    Oliver     Tyson

Int:  Wagner    Vince    ANB     vandenBerg

Surely we could put Pat McKenna and Lachi Filopivic in defence at the expense of Jetta and Jones, with Daniel Cross filling up space

Edited July 25, 20187 yr by johndemonic

6 hours ago, DV8 said:

Most AFL players, particularly young ones will be pushed aside by Hawkins.

do we need this fella out of retirement to satisfy the doubters ?

 

The other alternative was to send TMc back;  and bring Frost up the ground to the wing...  who by the way is improving.

Another alternative was bringing in Marcus Seecamp for a hit job

19 minutes ago, johndemonic said:

Another alternative was bringing in Marcus Seecamp for a hit job

Ahhh...Jamie Shanahan

A rare breed of footballer that couldn't tell the difference between a human head and a Sherrin..

Crows have a couple of spuds in doubt. 

 http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-07-25/young-crow-looking-unlikely-to-take-on-dees

It is that time of year when most teams suffer some unexpected and unwanted injuries.

We certainly have our full allotment.

If Clarry is unable to play this week (and Harmes) in addition to our existing high talent outs, it is hard to see us getting the job done in Adelaide.

We all knew we would rue the pathetic performance against the Pies, the inexcusable loss to the Saints and the many "winnables" that we found a way to lose.

My own thoughts are that we were never a genuine contender in 2018. The lessons we are learning are in preparation for 2019- 2022 when our younger bodies have matured, as well as their heads and ability to adapt to changed game conditions. The last 6 weeks have been good, if not painful learning. But I don't see them as wasted, I see them as necessary pains in the development of a strong unit.

I genuinely want our boys to get a taste of finals this year. I am presently uncertain that taste will come. Injury and lost opportunity is taking its toll.

Last weekend was another learning exercise for our young coach as well. If  JKH gets another game in Demon colours..............ahhh, what can I say. There are a few other players who could be named as very disappointing last week. They are one paced bla bla bla, but there seems little to be gained in naming and/or criticising them. They were selected on form and we have few options presenting at Casey to replace them.

I don't think there will be too many changes except JKH and those resulting from injuries. The players played 3 very good quarters of footy at the Cattery. They deserve the opportunity to go again.  

 

24 minutes ago, Hot as Hell said:

It is that time of year when most teams suffer some unexpected and unwanted injuries.

We certainly have our full allotment.

If Clarry is unable to play this week (and Harmes) in addition to our existing high talent outs, it is hard to see us getting the job done in Adelaide.

We all knew we would rue the pathetic performance against the Pies, the inexcusable loss to the Saints and the many "winnables" that we found a way to lose.

My own thoughts are that we were never a genuine contender in 2018. The lessons we are learning are in preparation for 2019- 2022 when our younger bodies have matured, as well as their heads and ability to adapt to changed game conditions. The last 6 weeks have been good, if not painful learning. But I don't see them as wasted, I see them as necessary pains in the development of a strong unit.

I genuinely want our boys to get a taste of finals this year. I am presently uncertain that taste will come. Injury and lost opportunity is taking its toll.

Last weekend was another learning exercise for our young coach as well. If  JKH gets another game in Demon colours..............ahhh, what can I say. There are a few other players who could be named as very disappointing last week. They are one paced bla bla bla, but there seems little to be gained in naming and/or criticising them. They were selected on form and we have few options presenting at Casey to replace them.

I don't think there will be too many changes except JKH and those resulting from injuries. The players played 3 very good quarters of footy at the Cattery. They deserve the opportunity to go again.  

 

We're not a genuine contender.

But we are a genuine contender to get into the finals series. Just not do very much when there.

But that's fine...  as we are onward upward.   And we are growing older and maturing, getting stronger, getting better.

It's all part of the deal.

6 minutes ago, DV8 said:

We're not a genuine contender.

But we are a genuine contender to get into the finals series. Just not do very much when there.

But that's fine...  as we are onward upward.   And we are growing older and maturing, getting stronger, getting better.

It's all part of the deal.

As to your opening line...I once concurred.

I no longer do. 

Our gears don't mesh....from the Box to the Square.

Sad really

1 hour ago, Petraccattack said:

Crows have a couple of spuds in doubt. 

 http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-07-25/young-crow-looking-unlikely-to-take-on-dees

Doedee's no spud. He's a massive out. Their Lever if what I've heard from my Crows friends is true.

1 minute ago, Chook said:

Doedee's no spud. He's a massive out. Their Lever if what I've heard from my Crows friends is true.

It's kind of becoming level on paper...but it's their paddock.

I'm wondering if our outs hurt more than theirs ?

1 hour ago, jumbo returns said:

Ahhh...Jamie Shanahan

A rare breed of footballer that couldn't tell the difference between a human head and a Sherrin..

He'd still be pretty handy (or glovey) down back

Edited July 25, 20187 yr by johndemonic

9 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

It's kind of becoming level on paper...but it's their paddock.

I'm wondering if our outs hurt more than theirs ?

Two weeks ago the Crows beat the Cats who  we could not beat with Clarry in the side.

How on earth will we beat the Crows on their home patch with or without Clarry?

Edited July 25, 20187 yr by old dee

As a tactic should we play the Richmond theme song when our players run through the banner?

1 minute ago, chookrat said:

As a tactic should we play the Richmond theme song when our players run through the banner?

I reckon we adopt the "Adelaide" stance....then laugh maniacally !!!

Mawahaha ...

About as much chance .  ...

8 minutes ago, chookrat said:

As a tactic should we play the Richmond theme song when our players run through the banner?

Cheer squad could sing it, fan violence for a second week in a row would go down well

24 minutes ago, Chook said:

Doedee's no spud. He's a massive out. Their Lever if what I've heard from my Crows friends is true.

Yeah, hes a good player for them.     I was just barracking for Melbourne when I made the post.

 

 

Did I read correctly that Harmes broke a bone in his hand last weekend, has had a plate inserted and is expected to play this weekend, just a few days after the operation??

I’m cringing with concern, like when Viney came back early. 

20 minutes ago, Rob Mac...... said:

Did I read correctly that Harmes broke a bone in his hand last weekend, has had a plate inserted and is expected to play this weekend, just a few days after the operation??

I’m cringing with concern, like when Viney came back early. 

It's just a hand... ?️

1 hour ago, Rob Mac...... said:

Did I read correctly that Harmes broke a bone in his hand last weekend, has had a plate inserted and is expected to play this weekend, just a few days after the operation??

I’m cringing with concern, like when Viney came back early. 

 

Yes, has had an operation on that hand, has some metal put in, and if no infection, he may play?

 

Lovely pic DV8, hahah. 

CJade-  Yes a hand is far less career threatening than a foot, but its still an important appendage, won’t have healed properly and surely the trauma of a match so soon risks ongoing problems. 

10 hours ago, old dee said:

Two weeks ago the Crows beat the Cats who  we could not beat with Clarry in the side.

How on earth will we beat the Crows on their home patch with or without Clarry?

Yeah, probably not even possible to win! It's not like we're playing a team we trounced by 91 points earlier in the season or anything.

Seriously though, Doedee would be a big out for the Crows. However, our injury list is looking pretty nasty, particularly if Harmes is out (and I'm guessing he won't play).

15 hours ago, old dee said:

Two weeks ago the Crows beat the Cats who  we could not beat with Clarry in the side.

How on earth will we beat the Crows on their home patch with or without Clarry?

How did GCS beat the Swannies, od?

I believe we are a red hot chance to thump them

52 minutes ago, jumbo returns said:

How did GCS beat the Swannies, od?

I believe we are a red hot chance to thump them

I really really really hope you are right jr. Sadly I have completely lost confidence in our team's ability to win anything after the last few weeks.

18 hours ago, Older demon said:

Jamie still works out at the same gym and he coaches a local VAFA team. He is still in top nick and kills the rowing machine but I suspect his footy career has left him with some dogey knees and playing footy would not appeal. he did pull on the boots a few years ago whencoaching at St Bedes Mentone when al their ruckmen were injured. He couldn't walk for a week.

 

Must've been from running around chasing Jarman.

16 hours ago, old dee said:

Two weeks ago the Crows beat the Cats who  we could not beat with Clarry in the side.

How on earth will we beat the Crows on their home patch with or without Clarry?

The same way we beat them without Gawn and Hogan last time.

2 minutes ago, praha said:

The same way we beat them without Gawn and Hogan last time.

Assume you mean last year at Adelaide Oval..?

Pedersen and Kent played well that day

I think:

In: Pedersen { then Kent, then Hunt }

Out: JKH { then Harmes (if inj), then other? (if inj) }