Round 12 Live scores and discussion

[Squids]

Went to the game tonight and it was like a morgue.

Only time the crowd made a noise was when someone kicked a goal, or the stupid 19th man thing came up on the scoreboard...in between time = silence.

What do you expect. 3/4 of the crows members only know 4 players rory, tex, danger and tippo

[kickinit]

I didn't see the whole game but apart from what I saw I actually thought the umpiring was bad but even, I couldn't say either side had a advantage over the other. I think the week off had a effect on the crows seem to run out of legs in the last. If the crows didn't have the week off I think they would of ran away with it in the last

[Grahaml]

Crows in control all night until they kicked 1.6 in the last. Some very, very simple chances missed.

Dangerfield's wasn't a holding the ball. He was tackled and disposed of the ball legally. It wasn't deliberate because I'm not even sure he wasn't trying to get the ball to the teammate behind. He was being slung and last I checked missing a target wasn't a free kick Reality is the umps make very, very few errors when you get the angle they had. They can't make up a penalty so if they're blindsided then they can't pay it. Most criticisms of them are in fact criticisms of the rules, which isn't their area. They just adjudicate the rules, they don't make them.

The umps are hot on holding the ball, no doubt. But notably it's only when the ball is locked up. If the player gets the ball out they're very forgiving. The key is if you get the ball do what you can to move it on and you won't penalised as much. Just like the hands in the back and falling into a player's back the teams will adjust and get smarter. As a result we'll have a fairer contest. I think we all love seeing blokes win prime position and take the mark because the other guy can't shove them out of the way or smash their arms away Dustin Fletcher style.

Callinan is a special player though. Dogs fans always knew he could do it and now 16 AFL clubs are feeling embarassed at not picking him up at 18.

[kickinit]

Crows in control all night until they kicked 1.6 in the last. Some very, very simple chances missed.

Dangerfield's wasn't a holding the ball. He was tackled and disposed of the ball legally. It wasn't deliberate because I'm not even sure he wasn't trying to get the ball to the teammate behind. He was being slung and last I checked missing a target wasn't a free kick Reality is the umps make very, very few errors when you get the angle they had. They can't make up a penalty so if they're blindsided then they can't pay it. Most criticisms of them are in fact criticisms of the rules, which isn't their area. They just adjudicate the rules, they don't make them.

The umps are hot on holding the ball, no doubt. But notably it's only when the ball is locked up. If the player gets the ball out they're very forgiving. The key is if you get the ball do what you can to move it on and you won't penalised as much. Just like the hands in the back and falling into a player's back the teams will adjust and get smarter. As a result we'll have a fairer contest. I think we all love seeing blokes win prime position and take the mark because the other guy can't shove them out of the way or smash their arms away Dustin Fletcher style.

Callinan is a special player though. Dogs fans always knew he could do it and now 16 AFL clubs are feeling embarassed at not picking him up at 18.

Do you seriously think that wasn't holding the ball he took 2 bounces shrugged off 1 tackle then got tackled a second time, yes he got rid of the ball legally but he went straight towards the boundary.

[GWW]

He had prior opportunity, but was he really "retarded" in the tackle, thats probably the thing. Probably not, so thats why I would say it was nearly a case of holding the ball. I reckon instances such as that, there's a bit of a grey area in the rules.

[gadj1976]

Yet again a side costs themselves a victory because of poor kicking. Saints misses some absolute sitters, when are sides going to learn

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[stan]

The crows seemed to leak a lot of goals. Many Saints goals came from the fast break or counter attack when the crows were generally controlling play.

Tippett and Walker a real tough combo to match up on, Tippett is a real problem when he is on as he is so big and athletic that its hard for a key defender to go with him, but the only area where he is let down is his goal kicking. He would of had 5 at half time if he could kick straight.

[CUTTERMAN]

Good game of attacking footy, Adelaide were often caught out on a quick rebound which needs to be corrected quickly. Walker's game is getting better and better, his ability to attract an opposition player and then feed out a quick handpass is great, he did it about 6 times last night and he'll be a big part in alot of goals in the future. Both teams let themselves down with poor kicking for goal. The umpires made some horrible calls during the night, players must be totally confused now with holding the ball and prior opportunity. Thought Dangerfield was probably caught and Doughty had no chance whatsoever to get rid of it.

[Jimmy]

Anyone think the last qtr was a bit short? Very confusing.

[bulldog2004]

Anyone think the last qtr was a bit short? Very confusing.

Most qtrs went for about 32 minutes. The last was almost 30 so obviously not as many stoppages.

[CoverKing]

Anyone think the last qtr was a bit short? Very confusing.

Lol looking at that reason why you lost?

[saintal]

Better team won on the night, although St K will rue missed chances earlier in the game (yep, Crows missed some late I know)

Difference between the two sides was Adelaide having a couple of key forwards they could go to with confidence, while our big men offered very little, both forward and back. Jacobs far too good for McEvoy in ruck.

Two visits to footy park this year for two four point losses

[bulldog2004]

Dont know if anyone picked it up but Goddards goal in the first qtr hit the post.

[Jimmy]

Anyone think the last qtr was a bit short? Very confusing.

Lol looking at that reason why you lost?

Did I say that?

Crows were better, harder at it, quicker and better use of the ball inside 50. If saints had of won, crows would have lost it more than saints won it.

So many opportunities to take the game but we just missed so many shots on goal. Good fight back tho but too little too late.

Have to say, it's the worst place to watch footy there. The crowd lacked any atmosphere. Thank god for the SANFL game today! Feel sorry for all the crows fans who have to attend every second week.

[Squids]

Anyone think the last qtr was a bit short? Very confusing.

Most qtrs went for about 32 minutes. The last was almost 30 so obviously not as many stoppages.

Lots of goals though

[Jim05]

Giants draw level midway through the 3rd

[Brodlach]

Richmond by a goal with 4 minutes remaining

[Jim05]

Good effort by the GWS, starting to build a formidable side.

[Mad Mat]

Anyone think the last qtr was a bit short? Very confusing.

Most qtrs went for about 32 minutes. The last was almost 30 so obviously not as many stoppages.

Lots of goals though

Only at one end. Even if Adelaide had won by 40 points it wouldn't have been enough to keep the knockers at bay on this site

[Mad Mat]

Good effort by the GWS, starting to build a formidable side.

GWS>GCS