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The amount of time he spends looking away from the field and into his laptop during live play is truly disturbing.
'Suffering from paralysis-by-analysis': Adelaide Crows have gone from box office sensation to under-performing turkeys
There was a fascinating piece by Fox Sports which focused on Adelaide’s recruiting since 2016. The following summary appeared in Facebook the other day. Here’s who they selected over that period.
ADELAIDE’S FIRST ROUND PICKS (since 2016)
Jordan Gallucci, Pick 15 in 2016 (no longer at club)
Darcy Fogarty, Pick 12 in 2017
Chayce Jones, Pick 9 in 2018
Ned McHenry, Pick 16 in 2018
Fischer McAsey, Pick 6 in 2019 (no longer at club)
Riley Thilthorpe, Pick 2 in 2020
Luke Pedlar, Pick 11 in 2020
Josh Rachele, Pick 6 in 2021
Max Michalanney, Pick 17 in 2022
Dan Curtin, Pick 8 in 2023
It’s fair to say that a significant percentage of these picks have failed to reach their expected level of performance on a consistent basis. Michalanney has probably delivered the most reliably in a short amount of time. Pedlar, Rachele and Thilthorpe have each shown flashes of brilliance but are still yet to step into the mantle of credible, reliable leaders within the club. A broader observation made by the fox Sports team was that of all recruits since 2016, only one, Lachlan Murphy, has gone on to play 100 games. And Lachie started out working in Crows shop….and has gone on to become a fan favourite because he always gives 100%. Some other Facebook observers contrasted this list with names of other draft picks who the Crows management decided to walk past in the same period. Many have gone on to become household names. Across the city at Port Adelaide we’ve seen a number of players recruited in the same period grow into their work and become truly key players. It sometimes feels like we have a serious case of ‘arrested development’ at Adelaide. I also think that as a club, they are too benign, too nice. There’s no menace involved in playing this team of nice lads, and there’s zero discomfort for the opposition in playing at the Adelaide Oval. All the assistant coaches seem like similar types. We haven’t had much tough ‘knock about’ attitude in club since Phil Walsh sadly left us. The club has become petit bourgeois parody of itself. Where is the fire of Neil Kerley? The grit of Bob Hammond? The shrewdness of John Reid? This has (I know) become a bit of a rant but I feel better. 🙂
'Suffering from paralysis-by-analysis': Adelaide Crows have gone from box office sensation to under-performing turkeys
I find myself in strong agreement with Dem. A simple rule of life is that what gets rewarded tends to get repeated. The Crows administration have just rewarded the Coach for an extended period of mediocrity. For an appalling Away record. For long unfulfilled ‘promise’. So why would expect those outcomes to change? I certainly hope they do, but the Crows own club history has shown that only one Coach has been able to deliver premierships, and to do that he had to break some heads, and be prepared to be unpopular in a town that has its fair share of fans with almost too much ‘unconditional motherly love to give’ and too little footy acuity.
The Crows have shown faith - now Matthew Nicks must repay them with bolder, braver coaching
No-one does pompous outrage like Robbo does. Yawn….
AFL News: Bomber defends Sicily as Hawks challenge 'kicking' ban, Round 1 sets new attendance record
Where is the logic in a pre- season Bye? What exactly are the players resting from? Too much time at the beach?
The AFL didn't need to rob the NRL's house with Opening Round - it's more than big enough already
For me, the opening round was an annoying joke. Nothing but frustration and emptiness for most supporters. An entire Sunday without a single game. If the AFL thought for a minute, that this charade would somehow compete with the NRL’s opening round, they got it horribly wrong.
The AFL didn't need to rob the NRL's house with Opening Round - it's more than big enough already
Tend to agree that he wanted it. He has a long streak of malevolent behaviour, Maynard. He’s consistently, the guy who will run the length of the field to either instigate a dust up, or to inflame an already heated moment. He’s a nasty piece of work, and his claims of innocent intent don’t wash with me.
'Wanted to hit, wanted to hurt': Brayden Maynard - the guilty man found innocent
That’s one reason Geelong at home is such a tough gig.
AFL News: Shuey, Cunnington make call on retirement, Swans move on from Buddy era, Port want answers over umpiring
I find it a bit rich that the Geelong coach feels so aggrieved by having to play and extra game in Adelaide this year due to the gather round. Firstly, he surely knows that Gather Round won’t always be in Adelaide. Secondly, how about some introspection from the other side of the border? Looking at this year’s fixture, Geelong play 8 games at home in the least hospitable fortress in the country GMHBA. They place 6 interstate. And they play 8 games in the Melbourne CBD, with 6 of them in the MCG (with all the finals preparation that comes along with it). An 80 minute bus ride… That’s 73% of all Geelong matches played in Victoria. So, they take flights and sleep in hotels for a maximum 6 times a year. Cry Me A River.
More meaningful games, more eyes on screens and more fun: Why 'wildcard weekend' is an absolute no-brainer
Everyone leaves at some point.
Dew bye date: 'I don't think it's misleading' - Suns chairman backs CEO's call to back coach just days before sacking
Just a few comments about the Adelaide-Collingwood game. It’s tempting to reflect on the good parts of the Adelaide performance without addressing the poorer parts. I’ve been a bit astounded about the generosity of most of the reviewers and commentators in the media and social media, especially in relation to that Second Quarter. It was quite appalling, albeit against quality opposition. No mention has been made the almost non existent defensive effort from any of the Adelaide forwards in that quarter. (perhaps not Pedlar). There seemed to be no accountability shown in relation to preventing the Collingwood backline from turning defence into attack. Darcey – Moore in particular, set up that win. It was as if he was roaming free with his own footy. And in the second half of that quarter, the Adelaide team really looked lost. Now, some credit must be given to the Adelaide Coaching staff and the players for doing an impressive mental re-set at half time. But (and maybe I’m being harsh), there should not be that much distance between the best and worst they deliver. Really good sides don’t put in efforts like that second quarter.
Six Points: Cram the Crows condescending, Bucks, Swans weren't that good, and the rule change AFL must make
It is a pretty convincing set of arguments for an Adelaide loss, sadly (for me). But in the world of sport, you never really know. A couple aspects not mentioned which may be factors. Milera is just about back to his best form since before his serious injury. He adds some mobility and class to the back line. There’s something almost Andrew McLeod like about the way he moves. The other factor is the Rucks. Although ROB seems to get hands on the ball a lot, it rarely seems to hit our midfielders. Ruck ascendancy is important at the G.
Losing the battle of the birds will end Adelaide's season early
And Choco is coach of Collingwood? I’m not sure that I’m buying these propositions. Of course it helps if you have a strong deputy.
Who is really coaching Port Adelaide?
Entirely due to the significant number of settlers from Cornwall, including my own ancestors. Best pasties in Australia!
From Football Park to Adelaide Oval: how a quaint old cricket ground became the centre of the AFL
Sometimes great champions can become something of a psychological crutch for fellow players, coaches, administrators and fans. Yet, history has shown that often the moving on of a great champion can result in the team pulling together harder, and finding a new way forward. The AFL community does a very good job at remembering and celebrating its past champions which Buddy can look forward to for the rest of his life.
Lament for a champion: Thanks for everything Buddy, but time to say goodbye
South Australia has also contributed greatly in the field of Science. Sir Mark Oliphant was a key player in first demonstration of Nuclear Fusion and a key man in the Manhattan Project. Sir Douglas Mawson – major Antarctic Explorer &Geologist, Howard Florey -one three scientists awarded the Nobel Prize for the development of Penicillin. SA is much more than mullets and pie floaters!
From Football Park to Adelaide Oval: how a quaint old cricket ground became the centre of the AFL
I’d be surprised if Longmuir is sacked. He seems to have done a good job at Freo with limited resources.
Time for Port Adelaide to break the AFL trend and sack Hinkley now
More than anything, I reckon that Brisbane needs to urgently change out its tall forwards if it wants to stay in the premiership window . Getting Gunston was smart but for how long? I have more regard for the back line given Andrews and Rich, but it could probably be strengthened at little cost with one or two role players. The mid field on its day is still among the best.
As far as Port goes, a 10 year run without a flag is a very long run for any Coach. Perhaps the right experienced coach could revitalise them enough to get them over the line before too many stars get too old. They do have some terrific young players with around 50 – 100 games of experience. I suspect the group needs a new coach who must be able to get them enjoying their footy again.
Brisbane and Port staring down the barrel of another wasted season
And bring back Neil Balme to run the show!
AFL News: Tigers make injury call on star duo, Bevo not worried by 'intense' scrutiny, SA team in expansion mix?
Just what we all need. Another Victorian team. Too many already.
AFL News: Tigers make injury call on star duo, Bevo not worried by 'intense' scrutiny, SA team in expansion mix?
Dead right, and with due respect to the other clubs, (some of which have had outstanding periods of success), historically Port and Norwood are the royalty of SA footy. It may well be the the greatest rivalry in footy. Not having Norwood in there with Port has never felt right.
AFL News: Tigers make injury call on star duo, Bevo not worried by 'intense' scrutiny, SA team in expansion mix?
Yes! I would move back to my original SA club in a heartbeat!
AFL News: Tigers make injury call on star duo, Bevo not worried by 'intense' scrutiny, SA team in expansion mix?
Tom Lynch at 14? I don’t see it.
The Roar's AFL top 50 players, 20-11: Superstar after superstar - but should any of these guns have cracked the top 10?
What is the Board doing about this? Its not a good look. The risk is that whoever is finally appointed may be burdened with a question mark. why did it take so long to appoint this person? Did they find what they were looking for, or did they settle…. If the appointment is self evidently a great logical fit, they probably don’t need to worry about that. But if they are not?
Why are we still awaiting the AFL's succession plan for Gillon McLachlan?
If that’s true, he also must take the credit for their demise this year.
'Suffering from paralysis-by-analysis': Adelaide Crows have gone from box office sensation to under-performing turkeys