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& that is usually the outcome
I would like to get back to us having good starts & controlling games.
Prediction How many games will the AFC win in 2025?
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I would like to get back to us having good starts & controlling games.
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*sorry I didn't see OP had mentioned Max & Mitch before.
Love our Backline..
I'd add Max, Murray and Hinge
*what if The Desk had a point to prove too...one of the few that's done it before
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I think you make a good point because AA selectors are usually more scattergun with picking the defenders and often one good season can catch the eyeLove our Backline..
I'd add Max, Murray and Hinge
*what if The Desk had a point to prove too...one of the few that's done it before
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Maybe
The Desk has termites.Love our Backline..
I'd add Max, Murray and Hinge
*what if The Desk had a point to prove too...one of the few that's done it before
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If we start playing first quarters we'll win a lot more games. I remember running the numbers at some point last year and there were a bunch of games where we let the opposition start with a 1-3 goal lead after 10-15 minutes, and ultimately lost by less than the head start we gave them.
Obviously a lot of sports psychology comes into it (do we play as hard if we're not chasing, did the opponent cruise with a comfortable lead), but purely statistically if we started playing those games at minute 0 instead of minute 10 we'd have played finals.
Reckon we'll beat Collingwood at the MCG this year...even Essendon is even money I think. I get two Melb games with my Vic membership with Kayo this year, so those are the ones on my radar!
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Ultimate player ratings: Glenn McFarlane and Jon Ralph rate every Adelaide Crows player
The finals pressure is on Matthew Nicks and the Crows this year – but are they good enough? GLENN MCFARLANE and JON RALPH run the rule over every player.
Adelaide Crows
Izak Rankine
88
C’mon Izak, show us what you’ve really got! You can – and should be – the top ranked player on Adelaide’s list. Last year was a ‘hamburger with the lot season’ – 15 games, 29 goals, the sublimely good (elite for disposals, goals and forward 50 ground ball gets) mixed in with a hamstring that briefly halted a spectacular shift to the midfield, a four-game suspension and a last round concussion. Imagine if this bloke could play an uninterrupted season. 2024 rating: 84
Jordan Dawson
87
The skipper could hardly have done more for the Crows since returning home from Sydney … but he desperately needs help. He won back to back club championship awards (shared last year with Ben Keays), averaging 25 disposals, while leading the club in tackles and inside 50s, and second in disposals. Ranked below average in clearances and contested possessions. Says he feels he can be even better – and stronger – going forward. 2024 rating: 89
Jake Soligo
79
What a breakout season it was from the 22-year-old who is still scratching the surface of where he can potentially end up. He’s not a highlights reel player (ala Rankine and Rachele) but he is a fire and brimstone midfielder who gets the job with blunt strength and determination. Third in the B&F. Needs to hone some of his kicking efficiency (55%) and his cleanness but he just tries his heart out. 2024 rating: 63
Darcy Fogarty
78
This can’t be Taylor Walker’s forward line anymore; it must be shaped around Darcy Fogarty, who signed a deal last October that runs through until the end of the 2031 season. He booted a pinpoint 41.16 to end Walker’s stranglehold on the goalkicking award last year and rating elite for one-on-one efforts and above average for accuracy, forward 50 ground ball gets and disposals. Back him in! 2024 rating: 70
Ben Keays
78
From rookie elevation after being delisted by the Lions to joint best and fairest winner … it’s been some sort of elevation from the hard-working, versatile Keays. He is now one of the Crows most important players. If you ever needed a reminder, just go back and watch the visions of his five-goal haul (34 for the season) against Essendon last year. 2024 rating: 68
Alex Neal-Bullen
77
Our colleague Matt Turner says the Demons premiership player’s immediate impact at the Crows will see him elevated to the leadership group in year one. Durable pressure forward who rates elite in contested possessions. Doesn’t kick a lot of goals but creates plenty, and his experience and follow-me approach will be invaluable for the young Crows. 2024 rating: 69
Rory Laird
76
Uber-consistent veteran who has trained all season in a half-back role which could give the 31-year-old a new lease of life. The generational change to the Crows engine room will see him released to a new role but he can be just as effective as a rebounding defender who has an uncanny knack of finding the footy (he has racked up 600 or more disposals in seven of the past eight seasons). Could be a dangerous distributor. 2024 rating: 85
Max Michalanney
75
The first round father-son pick from the 2022 draft looks a generational key defender for the Crows – off the back of only two seasons. He has only missed one of Adelaide’s past 46 games (due to soreness) and has shown maturity beyond his years (he turns 21 on February 26) playing on talls and smalls. Averages 15 disposals and five marks per game, he rates above average for pressure and intercept marks. 2024 rating: 61
James Peatling
75
If resilience and toughness have been the Crows’ midfield Achilles heel in recent years, the former Giant could address part of that. He quelled Errol Gulden in the first three quarters of last year’s qualifying final, and can play lockdown roles. He will be a Crows’ starting midfielder, which wasn’t always the case with the Giants (seven times as the sub in 2024). 2024 rating: 41
Josh Rachele
74
Which Rachele will the Crows get in 2025? The silky-smooth talent who can turn a contest on a dime and slot home goals with consummate ease? Or the flashy individual who at times can be polarising to his coaches and teammates? We hope the former. He was dropped in the final round – a Matthew Nicks statement – and hopefully he has learnt from that. Kicked 30.17 from 22 games and was seventh in the B&F. This rating should be 80 at season’s end. 2024 rating: 75
Riley Thilthorpe
74
It’s time to swiftly buy shares in the one-time No.2 draft pick. He looks primed to stamp his authority – and his hulking presence – on the game now. Coming off a preseason knee issue last year, he returned for the last seven games, kicking 15.7, and rating elite for F50 marks and one-on-ones. Still 22, he could take some games by the scruff of the neck this season. 2024 rating: 65
Matt Crouch
73
2024 was a fightback season for the ball-winning midfielder who averaged almost 30 disposals in 15 games, despite a shoulder injury that kept him out for two months. He was back in favour as evidenced by his ninth placing in the B&F. Can he maintain the rage as others push for midfield slots? Let’s hope his body lets him play at the standard again! 2024 rating: 62
Nick Murray
72
They don’t give away Rory Sloane’s jumper without thinking carefully about who might be getting it. The Crows opted to elevate Murray – one of the Crows’ best defensive options – to No.9 and granted him a new three-year extension. Reeled off nine games on the comeback from his knee in the second half of the year, including 19 and 18 disposal efforts against Brisbane and Geelong. At 23, he is ready to take his game to the next level. 2024 rating: 54
Taylor Walker
72
Kicked almost 50 goals fewer than his 2023 All-Australian haul of 76, but the Crows’ greatest goalkicker deserved to play on for one more year and potentially reach his 300-game milestone. He needs to play 22 games to get there. Turns 35 on Anzac Day. Can he play a more selfless role in attack, as Darcy Fogarty and Riley Thilthorpe rise to the challenge? 2024 rating: 82
Reilly O'Brien
70
No ruckman had more hitouts in the AFL last year than the Crows big man, even if he was dropped to the SANFL for two games mid-season. He bounced back after his return, yet tellingly couldn’t break into the top ten of the club best and fairest. He cops plenty of criticism from the Crows fans but is still their best option in the ruck. It will be an interesting season for a player who turns 30 later this year and is entering the final year of his current deal. 2024 rating: 71
Lachlan Sholl
70
Big riser in the rankings after turning career-best numbers in terms of games played (20), disposals (432) and goals (12). Champion Data rated him elite for a wingman in scoring and metres gained. He quite literally took his chance and ran with it, despite being sent back to the SANFL for one game early in the season. He must back that form up now. 2024 rating: 51
Mitch Hinge
70
Impressively consistent season in defence for the 26-year-old who averaged 22 disposals, five marks and five rebound 50s per game. Was rated above average in most metrics including metres gained, pressure and one-on-ones. There will be some changes to the Adelaide defence this year, but this rebounder is unlikely to be one of them. A lock. 2024 rating: 67
Isaac Cumming
69
The only thing that might hinder this rating being reached could be Cummings’ body, as it has been an issue before. He has had some soft tissue injuries in the past which restricted his output with the Giants, and copped a hamstring setback late last year. Could play on the opposite wing to Sholl, he can become a key player if his body holds up. 2024 rating: 62
Josh Worrell
67
The Crows love this key defender who was in the midst of producing his most consistent patch of football when a broken arm in round 9 rudely interrupted. At the time he was rated elite as a key defender for disposals and metres gained and above average in spoils and one-on-ones – a sign that he can both attack and defend. He returned for the last month and can build on that this year with the lessons of last season. 2024 rating: 57
Mark Keane
66
Collingwood desperately tried to coax the Irish defender back late last year but he resisted the temptation and locked in to the Crows for four years. He closed off his best season last year with 353 disposals and 95 rebounds from 21 games – all career best figures. Yes, he can still have those ‘Mark Keane moments’ but his importance to the Crows is quite clear. 2024 rating: 40
Wayne Milera
65
Just three games across the first month of last season before his patella tendon blew out for a second time, Milera needs a clear run at it to make a real impact in defence. He hasn’t had much luck. The Crows won’t rush him – he makes a difference to their back half – as he looks to just get some continuity again, after playing only 39 games in the past four seasons. 2024 rating: 66
Sid Draper
64
As the best South Australian in the draft pool last season, the Crows were desperate to nab him. But in doing so, they won’t rush him, especially given he has had some preseason back issues. He’s a pick four, so he will play at some stage this year. But we are tipping, as good as he looks, it might be a ‘toe in the water’ year for the exciting midfielder. If he can play 10-15 games, it will be a great start for the future. 2024 rating: N/A
Daniel Curtin
64
It wasn’t quite the debut year the top 10 draft pick would have wanted but his versatility and overall talent will mean greater things in 2025. He was drafted as a defender but looks just as well placed when forward or in the middle, or even as a wingman, where he has been trialled in the preseason. The Crows invested in him – and want to play him. Has worked closely with skipper Jordan Dawson as he looks to be integrated into the midfield/wing role. 2024 rating: 58
Jordon Butts
62
Well-regarded by the Crows, he will likely bed down a spot in defence and is looking to form a defensive partnership with Max Michalanney. Can lock down on a key player (he stands at 198cm) but still needs to keep working on his finesse when the ball is in his hands. Has had some injury issues to contend with in recent years, but is a likely starter when he is right. 2024 rating: 62
Brodie Smith
62
This might sound harsh for a player with a proven track record who has great respect from within the Crows’ group. But having lost his spot at stages of last season, and with his lowest disposal count since an injury-hit 2018, he will have to fight for a defensive role, with Laird, Milera, Cumming and Hinge potentially ahead of him. It’s a big year for the 33-year-old. 2024 rating: 78
Lachlan Murphy
61
Has Alex Neal-Bullen claimed his spot? It will be an interesting watch, given the small forward just couldn’t quite get going in 2024. He played 17 games but his impact was a long way short of his previous year, when he had 329 disposals and kicked 12 goals. His 196 touches from five fewer games yielded just seven goals. Needs to find his best form again. 2024 rating: 64
Hugh Bond
61
His first season was a wipeout with injury but he found a role at the back end of his second year, debuting in round 18 and playing the last seven games as a small defender. He was trusted to play on some of the more dangerous small forwards in that time. Isn’t flashy but his pressure for a general defender was marked as elite, which will stand in good stead. 2024 rating: 26
Chayce Jones
56
One-time top ten draft pick who hasn’t yet reached the heights expected of him. He reeled off 16 games (rated above average as a wingman for clearances/contested possessions) but is still not yet a lock. Can play a few different roles but needs to consistently bed one of them down or run the risk of being passed by others. Has a deal until the end of 2026. 2024 rating: 61
Luke Nankervis
56
He’s done it the hard way, but hard work started to pay dividends for the defender who played 20 games last year. The Crows rewarded him by locking him in for two more seasons late last year. His versatility, athleticism and attacking flair, as well as capacity to play on a range of forwards, will stand him in good stead. 2024 rating: 38
Sam Berry
55
He was the hero of the Crows’ last gasp win over the Blues last year (as the fresh sub), Berry equalled his career-best 18 games last year and won a new deal in the process. He’s got a super work ethic and team-first ethos, but the midfielder needs to find a few extra strings to his attacking bow as he will face plenty of competition for spots. 2024 rating: 52
Luke Pedlar
55
Hard-working forward who couldn’t replicate his breakout 2023 season (21 games for 27 goals). He was dropped to the SANFL early in the season and a shoulder injury meant he only played four games and one major. Will keep on the cusp of selection but needs to take his chances when they come about. 2024 rating: 60
Brayden Cook
52
Versatile Crow who can play at both ends of the ground. He is coming off a 15-game season where he booted two lots of three goals against North Melbourne and Hawthorn before spending some time in defence later in the year. 2024 rating: 43
Billy Dowling
52
Was rewarded for his strong form in the SANFL with his AFL debut against Richmond in round 13 last year and went on to play nine games in total. Averaged 17 disposals in that time and will be looking to add further to his contributions this season. 2024 rating: 32
James Borlase
50
Intercept defender who played 10 games last season and was an emergency on almost as many occasions in a solid year. Good spoiler of the ball but needs to refine a few other aspects of his game. Has a deal until the end of 2026, so will be hoping to lock down a spot. 2024 rating: 37
Harry Schoenberg
50
Had excuses for a tough 2024 as he was coming off a ruptured achilles from the previous year which was always going to have him on the back foot. He managed just four games (his lowest return since his 2020 debut) and 10 SANFL games before a hip issue wiped out his final two weeks. Needs a clear run at it in the final year of his current deal. 2024 rating: 51
Kieran Strachan
48
Back-up ruckman who has yet to play more than two games in a season since he joined the club in the 2018 rookie draft. He was the beneficiary when O’Brien was briefly dropped last year but the 2024cm big man couldn’t hold into his spot. Had preseason foot surgery so he will likely have a delayed start to the season. 2024 rating: 29
Chris Burgess
46
Hard to see where this rookie forward will get a spot back in the Crows’ line-up. He played the first four games last year for a modest return and ended up kicking 25 goals from his 11 SANFL games. At 29, he needs to make every post a winner. 2024 rating: 50
Zac Taylor
45
Was rewarded for his consistency at SANFL level when the mid forward made his AFL debut against GWS in round 16 after two injury-hit seasons. It wasn’t just a flash in the pan as he kept his spot for the next nine weeks – a few times as the sub – with his final round three goal haul against the Swans. Part of the Crows’ next wave of mids. 2024 rating: 25
Tyler Welsh
43
The father-son selection, who will wear his dad Scott’s No.17, will likely have to be patient in his first year, given the Crows’ strong forward set up. But he has a big future and will learn plenty from another season in the SANFL. The strong 192cm forward kicked 10 goals in the SANFL last season from 10 games and showed his class with four goals for SA in the under 18 championships game against Vic Country. Won’t be rushed. 2024 rating: N/A
Charlie Edwards
38
Don’t be surprised if the Crows’ first-round draft pick from 2023 breaks through for an AFL game or two this season. He spent last season learning midfield craft in the SANFL, finishing the year in flurry with two 100-plus ratings games that saw him named as an emergency in the final round. He’s a ‘watch this space’ kind of player with plenty of upside in the future. 2024 rating: 33
Oscar Ryan
36
From the same draft haul as Edwards, the young defender also impressed at state league level last year which will elevate his footy IQ. He averaged 18 disposals and four marks in 17 games and will be looking to push his case for a debut at some stage. 2024 rating: 33
Toby Murray
29
Younger brother of Crow Nick, Murray is a long-term project ruck/forward hope who impressed with some SANFL performances last year. The 20-year-old is still a long way off and will be given more time to find his feet. 2024 rating: N/A
Karl Gallagher
25
Mid-sized rookie forward from County Monaghan in Ireland who is about to enter his second year with the Crows. Played 15 SANFL games last year, kicking 13 goals. 2024 rating: 25
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Honestly why is any opinion of Jon Ralph’s worth reading? Sure quote his reporting of news, but opinions, cmon, the blokes a proven idiot
A dozen Players named below Murphy have had more impact in a single game then he has had in his career. This smacks of I dont know what we are talking about.
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Didn't include a specific prediction for number of wins, but I did have a go at assessing our overall chances: https://www.onepercenters.net.au/p/2025-afl-season-previews-adelaide
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