Adelaide Crows, where will we finish this year?

Question

Ok, I have set myself up for some colourful answers here, seeing as Adelaidians are a minority on here:)))

Put all of your bias aside and let me know where you think we might finish?

I personally don't think we will make it anywhere near the top 8 and I am a passionate crows girl :(((

Imawunda, give me your best shot buddy!!!!

Answer 1

Hey young lady , never give up on ya team!     When I coached U18 footy, we lost up to 13 players each year because of the age thing but we remained competitive finished 2nd twice and 3rd twice, then the club pres sacked me, because we hadn't won a flag, he had no idea of what it took to build a team.    In each year we basically had a new team, but we remained "competitive".    Don't be put off by the crows losing a couple of "names" .    The Club is strong , Neil Craig is an astute coach , and ya never know,  when one door closes it creates opportunity for another to open .   The next Mark Riscuitto could be waiting his opportunity.    I expect the Crows to be as competitive as ever in 08, so good luck !

Answer 2

Between 9 and 16, Craig has to go,

Answer 3

I think the Crows will scrap through and finish 8th but be eliminated in the first round of finals.

As long as you finish ahead of WCE and theLions I'm happy!

Answer 4

I think they have the WRONG coach and the wrong attitude.  h**l they've got talent and SA has always put forward great players but it seemed last year they relied on Roo and the rest were lazy.

Perhaps his departure will prompt them to find a new era, but I think they'll need to rebuild.  You also lost the best young defender in the league (what the h**l was his name? d**n).  

11th this year.  Craig will be sacked mid year after 8 straight losses and the following year they will be in the top four.

Answer 5

Adelaide proved last season they are still good enough to play finals, even with the injuries they had.

I can't see them finishing in the top 5, but judging by last years performance i do think they will finish in the top 8.

My tip, Adelaide to finish 7th after the home and away games.

Answer 6

5th or 6th.

They have lost a few players that have just been stupid off the field, and been disruptive at training.

Neil Craig will, no doubt, make sure all the young players coming in will be very fit. I expect that he will be making better use of his interchange bench, and stop putting players in positions where they are just not suited, particularly in important games. I expect that early in the season, they may lose more than they win, but when positions are settled, they will pick up in the second half of the season.

Answer 7

All depends on how fit Andrew McLeod is, I would think. If he can't go 80-100 percent, then the Crows will have their problems.

I would think 7th or 8th and then one game and out in an elimination final.

Answer 8

around 10-14

Answer 9

Hey there, in contrast to what said, I think they are capable and have the team to be in the top 8, they will struggle to get there though.

Adelaide will surprise alot of people and the so called experts in the media (they are full of sh*t, especially Robert Walls.) Adelaide will lose games that they should of won, but I predict they will finish 5th to 8th.

Answer 10

Hopefully they will end up higher than Port Adelaide

Answer 11

Hey buddy!!!

Who knows,but for your sake I do hope they finish somewhere where they will make you proud.

As long in my opinion they finish on top of Port Adelaide.

They $hit me!!!!

Answer 12

eighth, around the same as 07 - can't see heaps of improvement but see no reason why you would go backwards much either.

Answer 13

7th.. there is a hit prediction for you

Answer 14

I also think you would be lucky to make the 8.  I think the forward line is going to be the main concern.  While your backline should be OK to stand up, despite being a bit old, the forward line is going to struggle.

Without your regulars that you have gotten rid of up forward, waaaaay too much pressure will be on hentchel in his return season.  I can't see enough goals coming from your forward line to really contend.