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Ivan Maric always had one thing that has Gus never had, a heart.
UT of the finals race with four games left to play, it is every footballer's worst nightmare.Hope is such an important part of a player's life, that when it is gone the game is never quite the same.The Crows loss to the Power in last Sunday's Showdown officially ended their hopes of a long shot challenge for the premiership in September and resigned them to a disappointing finish in what can only be described as a very disappointing season.From the Kurt Tippett disaster and the subsequent suspensions of CEO Stephen Trigg and Phil Harper, to the restrictions imposed on Dean Bailey, to Taylor Walker's season-ending injury and the retirement of Graham Johncock, controversy has never been far away from the Crows in 2013 and focusing on on-field matters has been difficult for all.Not just some but for all!Fingers should not be pointed, but responsibility must be accepted.The impact of an unfulfilled season that continues much like it began way back in February must be scrutinised with brutal honesty from the lack of cohesion in the coaches box to the lack of predictability on the field.Strengths of just 12 months ago turned into weaknesses this season and while there was much to admire about the performances of the youngsters introduced in 2013 there was just as much to be concerned by the form of some more seasoned players.The Crows never got going all year. Questions must be asked. Answers must be found.That said, the Adelaide Football Club and their players have plenty to play for over the last four games of the minor round.Restoring the faith with their supporters ahead of their much-anticipated move to Adelaide Oval next year is the most important and off-field matters must play second fiddle to more immediate issues on-field for the immediate future.Sorting the playing list out will be the number one priority when the games are done and while David Noble will have been assessing it in detail over the entire year the squad will require in-depth analysis once the season is over.Determining who are the untouchables and who are tradables is a job no one likes, but must be done.The one beauty of an early finish is some time can now be afforded to list management and some considered opinions will be required on evolving this group of players into regular finals contenders.It is not a job for the faint hearted.List management done there are a few other pieces of the puzzle at West Lakes in need of minor surgery.The team has not been sharp, has not played on the edge has not been fit enough to execute the game plan it desires.It is a mistake that can be made but must never be repeated.Tackling in its method and execution is in a similar state of disrepair but may have suffered as a result of the fitness decline while the forward line has had its excuses with injury but is also in need of an overhaul.Such is the life of an AFL coach.Just when you think you've got it right it can lose its shape very quickly.For all at the AFC 2014 can't come soon enough..UNTOUCHABLENathan Van BerloTaylor WalkerLewis JohnstonTom LynchJason PorplyziaSam JacobsPatrick DangerfieldRory SloaneRichard DouglasBrad CrouchScott ThompsonSam KerridgeJarryd LyonsBernie VinceMatthew WrightRory LairdBrodie SmithLuke BrownBen RuttenDaniel TaliaAngus GrahamMitch GriggCam Ellis YolmenKyle HartiganRicky HendersonJosh JenkinsDavid MackayAndy OttenJared PetrenkoBrent ReillyAidan RileySam ShawUNPROVENRory AtkinsNick JoyceSam SigginsIn doubtMatthew JaenschBrodie MartinLuke ThompsonIan CallinanRichard TamblingTRADEABLEShaun McKernanIT'S OVERGraham Johncock###http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/sorting-out-the-playing-list-is-adelaide-crows8217-main-priority/story-fnia3m7u-1226694795668
QuoteUT of the finals race with four games left to play, it is every footballer's worst nightmare.Hope is such an important part of a player's life, that when it is gone the game is never quite the same.The Crows loss to the Power in last Sunday's Showdown officially ended their hopes of a long shot challenge for the premiership in September and resigned them to a disappointing finish in what can only be described as a very disappointing season.From the Kurt Tippett disaster and the subsequent suspensions of CEO Stephen Trigg and Phil Harper, to the restrictions imposed on Dean Bailey, to Taylor Walker's season-ending injury and the retirement of Graham Johncock, controversy has never been far away from the Crows in 2013 and focusing on on-field matters has been difficult for all.Not just some but for all!Fingers should not be pointed, but responsibility must be accepted.The impact of an unfulfilled season that continues much like it began way back in February must be scrutinised with brutal honesty from the lack of cohesion in the coaches box to the lack of predictability on the field.Strengths of just 12 months ago turned into weaknesses this season and while there was much to admire about the performances of the youngsters introduced in 2013 there was just as much to be concerned by the form of some more seasoned players.The Crows never got going all year. Questions must be asked. Answers must be found.That said, the Adelaide Football Club and their players have plenty to play for over the last four games of the minor round.Restoring the faith with their supporters ahead of their much-anticipated move to Adelaide Oval next year is the most important and off-field matters must play second fiddle to more immediate issues on-field for the immediate future.Sorting the playing list out will be the number one priority when the games are done and while David Noble will have been assessing it in detail over the entire year the squad will require in-depth analysis once the season is over.Determining who are the untouchables and who are tradables is a job no one likes, but must be done.The one beauty of an early finish is some time can now be afforded to list management and some considered opinions will be required on evolving this group of players into regular finals contenders.It is not a job for the faint hearted.List management done there are a few other pieces of the puzzle at West Lakes in need of minor surgery.The team has not been sharp, has not played on the edge has not been fit enough to execute the game plan it desires.It is a mistake that can be made but must never be repeated.Tackling in its method and execution is in a similar state of disrepair but may have suffered as a result of the fitness decline while the forward line has had its excuses with injury but is also in need of an overhaul.Such is the life of an AFL coach.Just when you think you've got it right it can lose its shape very quickly.For all at the AFC 2014 can't come soon enough..UNTOUCHABLENathan Van BerloTaylor WalkerLewis JohnstonTom LynchJason PorplyziaSam JacobsPatrick DangerfieldRory SloaneRichard DouglasBrad CrouchScott ThompsonSam KerridgeJarryd LyonsBernie VinceMatthew WrightRory LairdBrodie SmithLuke BrownBen RuttenDaniel TaliaAngus GrahamMitch GriggCam Ellis YolmenKyle HartiganRicky HendersonJosh JenkinsDavid MackayAndy OttenJared PetrenkoBrent ReillyAidan RileySam ShawUNPROVENRory AtkinsNick JoyceSam SigginsIn doubtMatthew JaenschBrodie MartinLuke ThompsonIan CallinanRichard TamblingTRADEABLEShaun McKernanIT'S OVERGraham Johncock###http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/sorting-out-the-playing-list-is-adelaide-crows8217-main-priority/story-fnia3m7u-1226694795668
Untouchable because no one would touch him?
He'll be our best pick up ever
