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[Bleed Red Blood]

Great article.

[ugg]

Good article to read. However, I think Crouch will most likely get Brown, and C.Bolton will get Richardson. After all they did great jobs on these guys last year.

[NMWBloods]

Yeah, I wondered about that.

Firstly, I don't recall who took Brown when we played the 'Dogs but I have a feeling that he is too big for Crouch. I could be wrong though as whoever was on him last year did a good job.

Secondly, Bolton was our best, and just about only, option against Richo last year. This year I think James could be quite good.

[ugg]

I am almost certain that Crouch took Brown and shut him out of the game, although I think Brown was carrying an injury throughout the game. Even though Brown is bigger than Crouch (183 v 174) I don't think it will matter in this case as I think Crouchy can hold his own in the strength department. Crouch is the perfect opponent because he can run with Brown in the midfield and also stay with him if he moves into the forward line. The only downside is that Crouch has been very good playing in the midfield this year due to the introduction of Bevan. Bevan would be the other option but it would be asking a lot of the youngster to play on Brown in just his 7th game of AFL.