Crows to target returning Hall
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Crows coach Neil Craig says his men will target Swans big man Barry Hall upon his return from suspension (Getty Images: Matt King)
Adelaide coach Neil Craig says his players will challenge troubled Sydney forward Barry Hall during tomorrow night's AFL clash at the SCG, but will not be using his personal problems as verbal ammunition.
Hall has missed the past two matches because of an attempted striking charge and a separate club-imposed ban, with rumours circulating personal problems were behind his poor on-field behaviour.
He has been recalled for the Crows game after feedback from the Swans' psychologist, and Craig says Hall will be challenged fairly by the Crows.
"If you expect our players to comment to Barry about his current situation and his personal issues I would say no," he said.
"But if you expect them to play hard, tough footy and run into him and verbalise him just as he verbalises other people, that's been going on for years."
Meanwhile, the immediate playing future of Adelaide defender Graham Johncock will be decided by his peers.
Johncock has been sent back to the SANFL because of his form and for failing to meet the club's standard of preparation.
Craig says the playing group will decide if and when Johncock returns to the side.
"What the playing group are now saying to Graham is we need to see a response in those areas," he said.
"We know you can come up to the standards, because we've seen that before, but we need you to come up to those standards and be consistent over the long-term."
