Changes for Rnd 22 V Adelaide

[707]

Tippett won't be lacking any motivation this week!!

Nor will the Adelaide crowd!

[bloodspirit]

Doc Larkins says Newman's injury is serious and he will be out for 3 to 4 weeks. Just because he has a Doctor of Divinity from Oral Roberts University shouldn't make him qualified to assess football injuries from afar. In any case, Horse says the injury is not serious and Newman is a chance to play this Friday.

I agree that Hayward has been brilliant, but those who have commented that he still lacks the physical strength to complete tackles are also right. I would find it a close call if we had to decide between a healthy and fit Harry Cunningham and Will Hayward if we had to choose just one for a final.

I could have written those changes for the week, but I can't see Aliir coming in for Sinclair, even though Aliir had a great game in the ressies playing most in the ruck. Sinclair's ruck work has improved significantly during the year and I think Longmire likes what he saw with Tippett playing mostly up forward. Naismith doesn't look to be in the selection frame, not doing the full training session today.

I suspect you're right the match committee will prefer to stick with Sinclair and not Aliir.

As for Harry v Will. I might agree with you if Harry was at peak form but when was his last AFL game? He's had 2 passable games back in the NEAFL since returning from a long injury absence. He's not screaming for a recall and it's doubtful if he's best 22 even at his best. I think he could be good injury cover but that's all for 2017. When he's in form he's about as good as Robbo and slightly ahead of Foote (in my book). That's Harry v Will right now. Longer term, Will has much more upside. I do agree Harry's got a stronger, harder body than Will and probably offers a tad more defensively but I'm sticking with Will even so.

[111431]

I suspect you're right the match committee will prefer to stick with Sinclair and not Aliir.

As for Harry v Will. I might agree with you if Harry was at peak form but when was his last AFL game? He's had 2 passable games back in the NEAFL since returning from a long injury absence. He's not screaming for a recall and it's doubtful if he's best 22 even at his best. I think he could be good injury cover but that's all for 2017. When he's in form he's about as good as Robbo and slightly ahead of Foote (in my book). That's Harry v Will right now. Longer term, Will has much more upside. I do agree Harry's got a stronger, harder body than Will and probably offers a tad more defensively but I'm sticking with Will even so.

H has kicked a few goals at Adelaide oval - the space seems to suit him

[barry]

No way in god's green earth will towers be dropped this week. Even if sweat baby Jesus was available.

[veramex]

I can't wait for the smith v betts battle... earlier this year I thought nick smith was starting to struggle but lately, the player that he has been on hasn't been doing too much. When we are not hearing nick smiths name during a game it usually means he is doing an awesome shut down job on his player.
As for not having the talls in defence to handle Adelaide, it's all in the midfield. Stop good supply. Rampe (our general) is usually able to get our back 6 in the right spots as long as the ball doesn't come in too quickly. Looking forward to playing a team with a great attack - offence steals the glory but defence wins the game!

[Mug Punter]

JPK in for Newman my prediction

Reckon Naismith will come back for the Carlton match so this really is a shootout between Sinclair and Tippett for a spot.

Can't see us picking Aliir, if we struggle with their talls Horse will simply switch Reid back and play Sinclair or Tippett as a KPF. We've got some good flexibility there.

[liz]

he is on 2 strikes another fine and its an automatic week suspension
he should wrestle this week get his week then have 2 weeks break including the bye before finals
otherwise risk a finals wrestle charge and miss a finals game

Even if he were to get himself suspended for a third minor offence (and I don't think wrestling charges even count toward the tally of three), he doesn't wipe the slate clean. From hereon, he faces a week's suspension for each further minor offence he commits until the end of the season (as does Jones).

So playing inside the rules and cutting out the cheap stuff seems like the best strategy...

[mcs]

H has kicked a few goals at Adelaide oval - the space seems to suit him

He was very good going back to the start of 2014 when we belted the Crows over there. Wouldn't surprise me to see him considered for selection, sounds like he has come back in decent form in the ressies.

[Mountain Man]

I have just looked at the 5 day forecast for Adelaide; between 5 and 20 mils each day until only 1-5 mils on Friday

[Nico]

I suspect you're right the match committee will prefer to stick with Sinclair and not Aliir.

As for Harry v Will. I might agree with you if Harry was at peak form but when was his last AFL game? He's had 2 passable games back in the NEAFL since returning from a long injury absence. He's not screaming for a recall and it's doubtful if he's best 22 even at his best. I think he could be good injury cover but that's all for 2017. When he's in form he's about as good as Robbo and slightly ahead of Foote (in my book). That's Harry v Will right now. Longer term, Will has much more upside. I do agree Harry's got a stronger, harder body than Will and probably offers a tad more defensively but I'm sticking with Will even so.

No point having a harder body if you are not prepared to put it on the line.

[Billericay]

This article would seem to cover most possibilities Sydney midfield bull on track for Crows - AFL.com.au

Looks like Kennedy will play, Naismith won't and there will be 2 ruckmen - Sinkers and Tippo vs Jacobs.
If Newman gets up, who would come out? Hayward maybe?

[707]

In Kennedy, out no one

[penga]

Kennedy in, Towers out. More of the same from Dean. Dropped chest mark, delivery to the toes of Buddy, turnover at halfback after kicking off one step; he'll cost us a final if we persist with him.

[dimelb]

Kennedy in, Towers out. More of the same from Dean. Dropped chest mark, delivery to the toes of Buddy, turnover at halfback after kicking off one step; he'll cost us a final if we persist with him.

Goal assist to Hayward.

[707]

Wet here all week and a night game so probably not a game to be going tall. Crows thrashed Port on a wet track a couple of weeks back.