Dee*ceiving

nope, that's just a thing ?

Good post DS. You've missed Hore who deserves a spot on the HBF and probably Hibberd (maybe depth). Salem is not a defender for mine. They need to find another spot for him or is lack of accountability / capability to defender in the air and on the run will sink him and us. Agree Lockhart will find a spot and am hopeful for Baker (but not confident). Doubtful on Chandler but hope to be wrong, ditto Dunkley. Joel Smith, if he remains and get's fit has some real X factor and can add pace and courage at both ends. Also, I'm hopeful that Sparrow and Jordon show enough to be at least semi-regulars too. Footy department would be confident of this I'm sure. The value of that confidence is to be proven.

Burgess will be the making or breaking of several players next year. They will either meet his expectations and be much better footballers for it or not be able to cut the mustard. We will see the really committed, driven, personally motivated players rise to the top. If Trac is up for it he'll be a top 10 in the league player

Richo and Pert go way back, so while a decent appointment not necessarily Mahoney's doing...

1.2 goals per game as a small forward is hardly terrible. Worth a look.

Agree on this as well. If Trac can lift his endurance he'll be a weapon in the middle. Nearly impossible to tackle, upper body strength to get his arms free and kicks like a mule.

Agree. Viney's focus should be shutdown. Did a good job on Cunnington in the last round and there are other examples. He doesn't have tricks, period. Forward or mid he's not overly creative, quick or accurate with his disposal. What he is good at though is nudging, niggling and crunching tackles. Lost a yard of pace and a little strength this year though, hopefully that comes back. I prefer Jones on a HFF if desperate. At least he's a chance to kick a goal when in and around the 50

New CEO 101...

On the money Binman! DB is a [censored]. Financial loss is certain. Low crowds late in the year would have been very costly. However, the 52k members shattered last years record so it's not doom and gloom. We won't have a big drop off in membership next year. It's easier to resign as a member than decline. As for players potentially wanting out, fine. It just presents another opportunity to improve our list, whether it be by draft picks or players. Credit to the club, they've acknowledged theres been a disaster but have taken steps. New director of coaching, new fitness coach and a gun under 23 year old player coming in already not even 7 days after the final game. Hold the course!

Supremely talented as a player but also very cerebral. His positioning in contests and knowing when to jump and when to get front and centre was sublime. He was also able to play a range of positions, half back, midfield and close to goal. Would be a good fit and a great mentor to guys like Fritch and Trac

Adding the flexibility to play May up forward is enticing. Also, I think Keath could play the Hibbo role perhaps. Looked to be slowing up in 2019

Frosty's chase and subsequent jumper destroying tackle on Petrucelle in Perth was probably my number 1 favorite highlight for the year!

Counter thinking is, it still doesn't land us a bonafide A grader.

Like it GCDee. Addresses 2 major problems and still leaves us with a pick in the first round. Plus Langdon and Papley are still under 25 (pretty sure)

Agree. In terms of the Dees, I think an internal review is justifiable, particularly with a recently appointed Gary Pert in the CEO role who is unlikely to have been affected by croney-ism (just yet) For the Crows however, I think the drop has been so unexpected and and playing groups disgust at the culture so severe that they may not have had that option. Or felt that option would simply delay what really needs to be done by a further 12 months.

Your logic is sound Mach5, the evidence is obvious regarding the success of reviews at Geelong and Richmond. Collingwood less so but still with merit. The external review suggests to me the Adelaide board has already made decisions on the senior people within the club, e.g. not capable of conducting an objective, non-biased & effective review.

Agree 100%

Second rounder possibly already set aside for Ed Langdon? Maybe we have something that could get us back into the second round if that were to eventuate? Likely though that only blokes we'd much prefer to keep (e.g. Frost or Fritsch) would attract interest at that price.

Good riddance miserable 2019. Whilst difficult to put aside the pessimism, perhaps there are a few reasons to be hopeful for next year? Fritsch's late season form up forward suggests we can get back to a formidable forward half mix next year If the rumours are true, Ed Langdon will definitely add some class and dash Pick 2 should find us an A grade talent, one that can make an impact quickly It's unlikely we could be cruelled by injury in the same fashion, already in a better place compared to last year with few pre season surgeries required On paper, the backline looks strong (Hibberd, Jetta, May, Frost, Hore, Lever), albeit with little pace and a question mark on depth Tom McDonald will be better (PLEASE!) as will Sam Weideman Several small forwards seem gettable in the post season, perhaps none are perfect but we should land someone that can fill a need somewhat adequately

Yes from me. Good size, tough, a head for bouncers. Not quick, but not slow either and a booming kick. Would definitely add something if fit and in the right mind set

Tom Cutler would be best 22 easily on a wing, if fit. He would be an upgrade on another recently recruited winger we have barely seen this season (KK)

Nathan Jones' disposal efficiency in 71.4% in 2019. Far from terrible. He is definitely prone to the under pressure up and under bomb, always has, but worsened by loss of pace and dexteriety in the last year or 2 definitely. However, I think he's one of the few players that have hit quite a few 40-50 metre hit up passes to the forwards.

I agree with the first bit, the playing group couldn't care less about 186 and are definitely over the 2018 prelim. However, Hannan, Spargo and Preuss will struggle to get to 80 games let alone 150 and I've got doubts on Weid as well (unfortunately and I very much hope to be proven wrong!)

Yep

Agree. Fair chance we'd have made the GF if we'd beat the saints. Would have finished 3rd and played WCE away in week 1. Win that and it's a week off and a home prelim probably against Collingwood (assuming form held true) or Geelong (if it didn't). Had we lost to the Eagles in week 1 we'd have been home in week 2 against GWS. Win that and we have another game in Melbourne. Anyway, fantasy booking...probably only relevant in sports entertainment ? (questionable even then)