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To the Crouch doubters
FYI
This year (in AFL total)
19th for disposal
15th for contested possessions
17th for tackles
24th for total clearances
Above average (for the AFL) in nearly all key indices for midfields (check it out on the AFL website)
I love how he plays and we need him in the team
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This year (in AFL total)
19th for disposal
15th for contested possessions
17th for tackles
24th for total clearances
Above average (for the AFL) in nearly all key indices for midfields (check it out on the AFL website)
I love how he plays and we need him in the team
FQF
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Re: To the Crouch doubters
He had a cracking start to the year (as evidenced by the stats) which is why it's so disappointing when he disappeared for the last 3 games.
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Re: To the Crouch doubters
Firey, do Specsavers have a local branch? I'll make an appointment for you.
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Re: To the Crouch doubters
Exactly this. I rate him highly but he's been crap for a while after an awesome start to the season. Seb has had a similar trajectory - started in career best form and now he should probably be dropped
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Re: To the Crouch doubters
Good player, but you wouldn’t put him quite in the same class as Bont/Dusty/Danger/Fyfe etc.
Our midfield is solid and serviceable and has reasonable depth. It’s pretty good really, but a match-winning superstar wouldn’t go astray.
Our midfield is solid and serviceable and has reasonable depth. It’s pretty good really, but a match-winning superstar wouldn’t go astray.
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Re: To the Crouch doubters
To back this up:
Disposals:
First 5 games average 33
Last 5 games average 22.8
Cont Poss:
First 5 - 13.6
Last 5 - 11
Tackles:
First 5 - 6
Last 5 - 4.8
Clearances:
First 5 - 6.6
Last 5 - 4
TOG (explains some but not all of the drop)
First 5 - 80.4
Last 5 - 76.6
Disposals:
First 5 games average 33
Last 5 games average 22.8
Cont Poss:
First 5 - 13.6
Last 5 - 11
Tackles:
First 5 - 6
Last 5 - 4.8
Clearances:
First 5 - 6.6
Last 5 - 4
TOG (explains some but not all of the drop)
First 5 - 80.4
Last 5 - 76.6
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Re: To the Crouch doubters
Yeah I posted this somewhere else… the Carlton to Port turnaround saw with it a sharp dip in form and IMO a few tired bodies emerged.
I think Crouch is one of a few that is perhaps looking forward the bye.
Personally… I would have gotten a full game or two into a Bytel/Windhager and maybe rested a few guys, one at a time for a week.
I reckon Crouch, Seb and maybe Byrnes would all be better for it
I think Crouch is one of a few that is perhaps looking forward the bye.
Personally… I would have gotten a full game or two into a Bytel/Windhager and maybe rested a few guys, one at a time for a week.
I reckon Crouch, Seb and maybe Byrnes would all be better for it
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Re: To the Crouch doubters
Is Crouch playing with an injury?
Have they changed his role? Ie a more defensive mid so getting less of his own ball. I would have thought that was Ross’ role.
I thought Crouch was ok yesterday.
Have they changed his role? Ie a more defensive mid so getting less of his own ball. I would have thought that was Ross’ role.
I thought Crouch was ok yesterday.
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Re: To the Crouch doubters
Even though I get my specs from the $2 shop I still reckon he needs to do more and I think he is capable to do soTrev from the Bush wrote: ↑Mon 22 May 2023 3:17pmFirey, do Specsavers have a local branch? I'll make an appointment for you.
Don’t get me wrong I like him as a player but have that funny feeling that we could get more out of him
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Re: To the Crouch doubters
anyone who thinks Crouch is no good also thinks Sharman is an AFL footballer, I'll let others connect the dots.
Probably is leading the TB medal after round 10, if injury does't hit he could go close to winning it.
Probably is leading the TB medal after round 10, if injury does't hit he could go close to winning it.
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Re: To the Crouch doubters
has not had the consistent high levels from last year, Crouch has improved his numbers and has been consistent since R1
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Re: To the Crouch doubters
If you had the choice between Sinclair and Crouch, who would you pick?
Don’t need a PhD to work that one out
Don’t need a PhD to work that one out
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Re: To the Crouch doubters
Hey BTW I have almost got your Sharmi scarf finished, it's taking a while because I had to re knit it in Sandy colours, but I'm now wondering if I should re knit it in the colours of the South Australian team he'll be playing for next year, what would you prefer.The Fireman wrote: ↑Mon 22 May 2023 8:23pm If you had the choice between Sinclair and Crouch, who would you pick?
Don’t need a PhD to work that one out
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Knit yourself a black-and-white one and leave “US” aloneVortex wrote: ↑Mon 22 May 2023 8:29pmHey BTW I have almost got your Sharmi scarf finished, it's taking a while because I had to re knit it in Sandy colours, but I'm now wondering if I should re knit it in the colours of the South Australian team he'll be playing for next year, what would you prefer.The Fireman wrote: ↑Mon 22 May 2023 8:23pm If you had the choice between Sinclair and Crouch, who would you pick?
Don’t need a PhD to work that one out
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Re: To the Crouch doubters
I think you've PhDeed yourself there ole firey. maybe time to leave the argy bargy for those who are fit and young enough to play the game.The Fireman wrote: ↑Mon 22 May 2023 8:30pmKnit yourself a black-and-white one and leave “US” aloneVortex wrote: ↑Mon 22 May 2023 8:29pmHey BTW I have almost got your Sharmi scarf finished, it's taking a while because I had to re knit it in Sandy colours, but I'm now wondering if I should re knit it in the colours of the South Australian team he'll be playing for next year, what would you prefer.The Fireman wrote: ↑Mon 22 May 2023 8:23pm If you had the choice between Sinclair and Crouch, who would you pick?
Don’t need a PhD to work that one out
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Re: To the Crouch doubters
Odd.. I felt he’s owned you on your recent encounters..Vortex wrote: ↑Mon 22 May 2023 8:33pmI think you've PhDeed yourself there ole firey. maybe time to leave the argy bargy for those who are fit and young enough to play the game.The Fireman wrote: ↑Mon 22 May 2023 8:30pmKnit yourself a black-and-white one and leave “US” aloneVortex wrote: ↑Mon 22 May 2023 8:29pmHey BTW I have almost got your Sharmi scarf finished, it's taking a while because I had to re knit it in Sandy colours, but I'm now wondering if I should re knit it in the colours of the South Australian team he'll be playing for next year, what would you prefer.The Fireman wrote: ↑Mon 22 May 2023 8:23pm If you had the choice between Sinclair and Crouch, who would you pick?
Don’t need a PhD to work that one out
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Re: To the Crouch doubters
Go easy on ol' Secret_Vortex, he's still holding out for the lists to be cut to 35 due to COVID... ![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
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Re: To the Crouch doubters
Sincs would be leading the B&F comfortably
Wilkie easily second
Others doing ok
Wood, Marshall, Crouch, Hill, Higgins, Ross, Byrnes, Battle
In that order imo
Wilkie easily second
Others doing ok
Wood, Marshall, Crouch, Hill, Higgins, Ross, Byrnes, Battle
In that order imo
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