by JK » Wed May 03, 2017 12:59 pm
by Dutchy » Wed May 03, 2017 1:05 pm
JK wrote:Crows still have to answer the question of whether they can cope with the added heat and pressure in big games. Don't think that can be answered til finals time. Looking great now, but the other legit contenders will ramp up their performances by September. Long way to go.
I still lean toward the Dogs and Giants, but plenty can and most likely will change between now and the end.
by JK » Wed May 03, 2017 1:53 pm
Dutchy wrote:JK wrote:Crows still have to answer the question of whether they can cope with the added heat and pressure in big games. Don't think that can be answered til finals time. Looking great now, but the other legit contenders will ramp up their performances by September. Long way to go.
I still lean toward the Dogs and Giants, but plenty can and most likely will change between now and the end.
Agree, while Richmond broke down on Sunday they showed for at least a quarter if you get in their face and not zone off you can restrict them, manic pressure is the answer, who can deliver it will be interesting, possibly the Bullies.
by bennymacca » Wed May 03, 2017 3:48 pm
Dutchy wrote:Just checked, in 2006 they went on a 13-1 run after Round 2 but then bumped into WCE in the prelim (who finished top) due to WCE losing their home qualifying final against Sydney by a point.
by Robran » Wed May 03, 2017 3:50 pm
Dutchy wrote:Just checked, in 2006 they went on a 13-1 run after Round 2 but then bumped into WCE in the prelim (who finished top) due to WCE losing their home qualifying final against Sydney by a point.
by daysofourlives » Wed May 03, 2017 3:53 pm
bennymacca wrote:Dutchy wrote:Just checked, in 2006 they went on a 13-1 run after Round 2 but then bumped into WCE in the prelim (who finished top) due to WCE losing their home qualifying final against Sydney by a point.
we have never had a forward line like we do now though.
Thats whats good about the last couple of years too - a genuinely good brand of footy too.
If teams can restrict our ball movement we could be in strife. A july day where it is belting down against a good contested team will be interesting.
by bennymacca » Wed May 03, 2017 4:12 pm
by stan » Wed May 03, 2017 4:23 pm
bennymacca wrote:Our defence is still premiership standard too (based on the "quadrant" that champion data use)
GWS and Port Adelaide were the other two teams in that quadrant
by Brodlach » Wed May 03, 2017 4:29 pm
Brodlach wrote:Rory Laird might end up the best IMO, he is an absolute jet. He has been in great form at the Bloods
by Spargo » Wed May 03, 2017 4:31 pm
Brodlach wrote:Last week people were saying our injury list was long.
Round 6, plenty of water to go under the bridge yet
by Dutchy » Wed May 03, 2017 4:46 pm
bennymacca wrote:Our defence is still premiership standard too (based on the "quadrant" that champion data use)
GWS and Port Adelaide were the other two teams in that quadrant
by Booney » Wed May 03, 2017 4:47 pm
Dutchy wrote:bennymacca wrote:Our defence is still premiership standard too (based on the "quadrant" that champion data use)
GWS and Port Adelaide were the other two teams in that quadrant
Way too early to look at that stuff
by Brodlach » Wed May 03, 2017 4:54 pm
Booney wrote:Dutchy wrote:bennymacca wrote:Our defence is still premiership standard too (based on the "quadrant" that champion data use)
GWS and Port Adelaide were the other two teams in that quadrant
Way too early to look at that stuff
Yep, even at 11-0 you still don't know how badly a team might fall away.
Brodlach wrote:Rory Laird might end up the best IMO, he is an absolute jet. He has been in great form at the Bloods
by Brodlach » Wed May 03, 2017 4:56 pm
Spargo wrote:Brodlach wrote:Last week people were saying our injury list was long.
Round 6, plenty of water to go under the bridge yet
Plenty of water forecast to fall from the sky in Tassie on Saturday too...
Brodlach wrote:Rory Laird might end up the best IMO, he is an absolute jet. He has been in great form at the Bloods
by mighty hounds » Wed May 03, 2017 4:58 pm
Brodlach wrote:Spargo wrote:Brodlach wrote:Last week people were saying our injury list was long.
Round 6, plenty of water to go under the bridge yet
Plenty of water forecast to fall from the sky in Tassie on Saturday too...
Not sure who that suits. Crows have better skills and speedy but brings the more physical side into play for the Roos
by Brodlach » Wed May 03, 2017 5:00 pm
Brodlach wrote:Rory Laird might end up the best IMO, he is an absolute jet. He has been in great form at the Bloods
by mighty hounds » Wed May 03, 2017 5:01 pm
daysofourlives wrote:bennymacca wrote:Dutchy wrote:Just checked, in 2006 they went on a 13-1 run after Round 2 but then bumped into WCE in the prelim (who finished top) due to WCE losing their home qualifying final against Sydney by a point.
we have never had a forward line like we do now though.
Thats whats good about the last couple of years too - a genuinely good brand of footy too.
If teams can restrict our ball movement we could be in strife. A july day where it is belting down against a good contested team will be interesting.
The all out attack is unlikely to win the big finals. GWS, Bulldogs and Geelong will shut them down and have their measure. And of the teams that are not universally seen as a challenger but could give the crows trouble on their day, i think Collingwood can.
by Spargo » Wed May 03, 2017 5:02 pm
Brodlach wrote:Booney wrote:Dutchy wrote:bennymacca wrote:Our defence is still premiership standard too (based on the "quadrant" that champion data use)
GWS and Port Adelaide were the other two teams in that quadrant
Way too early to look at that stuff
Yep, even at 11-0 you still don't know how badly a team might fall away.
I think most people guessed correctly though
by mighty hounds » Wed May 03, 2017 5:03 pm
Brodlach wrote:Yep you are right but was more thinking some of our 'slight' players like Cameron and Milera a tough physical in close game doesn't suit
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