AFL Round 1 2017 Discussion

[Roscoe_G]

It needs a few more tweaks, it should take another season or two.

Hmm ... a few tweaks, let me see:


Tweak 1: Higgins for Bontempelli;


Tweak 2: Waite for Liberatore; and


Tweak 3: Brad Scott for Luke Beveridge


All ok?

[Roscoe_G]

Oh sorry I was talking about Harvey. There is no one of quality to replace Waite or Higgins. Wells is a non-factor and has been for quite a few years in my opinion, mainly due to injuries.

Agree re. the coach.

Boomer was a great clubman, but most certainly not our best player. When fit, Wells and Goldstein - and Jack Ziebell - shared that mantle.


How Brad Scott has retained his role for so long is completely beyond me.

[bulldogtragic]

Hmm ... a few tweaks, let me see:


Tweak 1: Higgins for Bontempelli;


Tweak 2: Waite for Liberatore; and


Tweak 3: Brad Scott for Luke Beveridge


All ok?

Hmm, maybe no sorry...

We fortunately/unfortunately need you as low as possible to make the third round exchange for Hrovat mean anything. 37 for 54 would be ideal for Simon Dalrymple, he loves back to back picks.

[ledge]

Freo look like last years team . Keep the pressure on in your forward line and they will make sure you kick goals. Horrid backline.
Need a huge turn around in the second half or they will be rated in the Carlton and north bracket, wooden spoon material.

[Mantis]

I think the Crows are genuine contenders for the flag this year.

Have added a bit more pace to the team with the addition of Milera & Hampton and it was an impressive performance with Tex to return.

[ledge]

Hamling .. Chocolates to boiled lollies team wise.
Hrovat looking much the same as well.

[jeemak]

I agree it's sickening but we are all partly to blame. We stood by while WADA went far too hard after the players while they didn't do a thing about the people who were actually to blame-Hird, Robinson, Dank etc. The people who issued the orders.

TD that's misguided. As Topdog stated it's up to the athlete to control what goes in her body, it's the only way to govern and each and every one of the players who participated got what they deserved.

[jeemak]

The greater problem is that I don't think the list is reinvigorated - for example, Higgins and Waite are not players who should be in a rebuild.

Completely disagree. You'll get more out of the rebuild with players who can help you be competitive being included, especially if there's nobody else on the list who can do what they can.

[jeemak]

I note our two main competitors are in a world of pain post round one. I'm sure the media will be extremely critical of their poor preparation and 2016 almost success hangover........

[westdog54]

I agree it's sickening but we are all partly to blame. We stood by while WADA went far too hard after the players while they didn't do a thing about the people who were actually to blame-Hird, Robinson, Dank etc. The people who issued the orders.

As Stache rightly pointed out, Dank had been banned for life.

Everyone else was the AFL's problem to deal with and they screwed up royal.

[Dry Rot]

Just had a look at the ladder. He he he, Giants last.

[1eyedog]

I appreciate the considered analysis, but given his fragility, Wells was almost certainly never going to a good prospect this year. Waite and Higgins - barring a highly atypical 6 week purple patch last year from Jarrad - have both been terrible. The coach is also lamentable.

When compared to your brilliant side, we are in for a lost 5-10 years.

I thought Higgins was excellent for you last year prior to his injury. He was used in the right way up forward and was veey damaging. If Waite kicks straight today he justifys his position in the team. What young player could you bring in that has 8 shots on goal?

[Roscoe_G]

I thought Higgins was excellent for you last year prior to his injury. He was used in the right way up forward and was veey damaging. If Waite kicks straight today he justifys his position in the team. What young player could you bring in that has 8 shots on goal?

All good points in theory, unfortunately theory is of no use in practice. Jarrad is a poor kick for goal and Higgins got injured. When these guys can consistently deliver to their abilities, I'll be far more positive. I just don't see it in the tea leaves.

[LostDoggy]

Heard on the radio just before that Waite will be out for about 8 weeks.
Missed what injury he had though.

[chef]

Shoulder