JPK, Bird, McGlynn ins ...
Freo Michael Johnson out, Fyfe in
massive out for Freo, even with Fyfe in Swans would worst case slightly lose (unlikely) the contested possession from the midfield which will not be enough to limit supply to Buddy, Tippett, Reid/Goodes etc ...
Swans by 4 goals! ;)
Yup no McPharlin or Johnson means we have strong favoritism. Pretty good record at ANZ in finals as well.
Bird apparently the only one not a >90% to come back in out of him, Pyke, Buddy, Mcglynn and JPK.
Towers, Biggs, Jones, Naismith all easy outs at the moment. Personally, Mitchell's stellar performance puts him ahead of Lloyd.
Hopefully the rain holds off a bit, because that'll make it easier
NEED Pyke to get up. If Naismith is up against Sandi then god help us :-[
Hopefully it's dry so Buddy and Tippet can run wild without McPharlin or Johnson.
yeah, dry weather we can kiss goodbye. think this is one reason that Titch needs to stay. if there is any suspect over jpk or mcglynn, Titch can get the inside job done
Quote from: SydneyRox on September 02, 2014, 11:39:03 PM
yeah, dry weather we can kiss goodbye. think this is one reason that Titch needs to stay. if there is any suspect over jpk or mcglynn, Titch can get the inside job done
I've kept him as my DP most of the season ... never lost faith ;) :P ;)
rain would really cancel out the advantage the Swans have in the fwd-line - is it forecast to rain for the game?? :-\
Quote from: j959 on September 03, 2014, 09:41:14 AM
Quote from: SydneyRox on September 02, 2014, 11:39:03 PM
yeah, dry weather we can kiss goodbye. think this is one reason that Titch needs to stay. if there is any suspect over jpk or mcglynn, Titch can get the inside job done
I've kept him as my DP most of the season ... never lost faith ;) :P ;)
rain would really cancel out the advantage the Swans have in the fwd-line - is it forecast to rain for the game?? :-\
Yeh they're predicting showers for the game.
Bring it on fellas 8)
What I said in a Swans FB group:
If McPharlin and Johnston are out, then the only way our fwds won't destroy them is of they monster our midfield (which is exactly what they did last year's final...) Another factor which might help Freo is the possibility of wet weather, which would impact Buddy and Tippett's marking ability, hamper our midfield plans, and help their small fwds who imo are the best in the comp. Our defenders can't be complacent. That said, I think our midfield strength and the players we have coming back will prove too much for them. Swans by 30.
Yeah, game will be won in the mids. I think at our best JPK, Parker, Hanners and include Titch are pretty good scrap, wet weather players.
Quote from: SydneyRox on September 03, 2014, 10:57:02 AM
Yeah, game will be won in the mids. I think at our best JPK, Parker, Hanners and include Titch are pretty good scrap, wet weather players.
we'd have to lose the contested possession and inside-50 count by a fair margin though for the fwd advantage (for Swans)/def disadvantage (for Freo) to play out ...
think I saw Freo out around $2.65 the day after their loss of Johnson came out ... think that's about right, though away from home I would've thought $2.85 would be more likely. ;)
not sure what it is currently (wonder if the rain factor altered the odds much if at all) ...
See you guys in the GF ;)
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on September 03, 2014, 02:43:39 PM
See you guys in the GF ;)
don't get too far ahead of yourself! :o ;)
Talk on Twitter Grundy has hurt himself at training
JPK and McGlynn were moving well though
Apparently left the training track early. May well be nothing significant
Certainly has a twinge... :/
https://twitter.com/Neroli_M_FOX/status/507340539511840769?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=fb&utm_campaign=swansreserves&utm_content=507349424561872896
FREO
Mitchell dropped?
Just unlucky. Longmire prefers Lloyd as the sub
He played a massive game on the weekend - Must be frustrating to get dropped after a performance like that
There's still a spot for him if he's up to it. Doubt this is the exact team that'll be there next year. He's had a bad run with injuries so I'm sure he's used to it.
Bird isn't a certainty to play by any means though, so Mitchell may well play anyway
just management and working for the team we are playing against.
Wow, did not see that coming tbh.
Good win and good lift. Very confident we can beat Geelong or North at home on Friday night. We could've Mitchell's pressure as Bird looked underdone but he'll be better for it and Lloyd did well too.
Lloyd's first year as been really underrated, as he averages 16 disposals a game only just behind guys like Taylor and Bont but had 5 green sub vests, averages a bunch of marks and is great in pressured contested football.
He's got huge potential in the next couple of years, could easily break out much quicker than any of the other rising stars with another good pre-season
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on September 07, 2014, 12:36:25 AM
Lloyd's first year as been really underrated, as he averages 16 disposals a game only just behind guys like Taylor and Bont but had 5 green sub vests, averages a bunch of marks and is great in pressured contested football.
He's got huge potential in the next couple of years, could easily break out much quicker than any of the other rising stars with another good pre-season
Shhhh
but well played boys
Sydneys finals campaign: Hmmmm seems on track to me. ;)
Was so supremely confident that whole game for some reason. Only slip up at the start of the second half.
well we were never really behind at all during the game, just kept wasting chances to put them away for good early
Rohan struggled all game and didnt really kick the ball properly all night.
A strong 2nd half was also impressive
See I didn't think he played that badly. He shanked a few kicks and was unlucky that both turned into rebound goals, but he made plenty of spoils and Mayne didnt have a significant impact.
Freo is also meant to be one of the toughest defensive pressure teams so I thought he wasn't horrible
None of his first half kicks hit their target in the first half. His defensive work was great but looked lost and unsettled with the ball
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on September 08, 2014, 12:18:45 AM
See I didn't think he played that badly. He shanked a few kicks and was unlucky that both turned into rebound goals, but he made plenty of spoils and Mayne didnt have a significant impact.
Freo is also meant to be one of the toughest defensive pressure teams so I thought he wasn't horrible
Agreed - copped serious criticism for a few early mistakes that cost us goals, but it's hard to expect a player in a relatively new position to him, playing in his first final to not make mistakes. Easier to say looking back with a win though I guess!
Looked dangerous a couple of times going forward. Could be crucial if Malceski's out for a while.
Quote from: tabs on September 08, 2014, 12:24:05 AM
None of his first half kicks hit their target in the first half. His defensive work was great but looked lost and unsettled with the ball
The commentators kept yapping on about this but it's not true; he had three kicks in the first half and I distinctly remember one of them hit the target :P
Quote from: My Chumps on September 08, 2014, 12:35:00 AM
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on September 08, 2014, 12:18:45 AM
See I didn't think he played that badly. He shanked a few kicks and was unlucky that both turned into rebound goals, but he made plenty of spoils and Mayne didnt have a significant impact.
Freo is also meant to be one of the toughest defensive pressure teams so I thought he wasn't horrible
Agreed - copped serious criticism for a few early mistakes that cost us goals, but it's hard to expect a player in a relatively new position to him, playing in his first final to not make mistakes. Easier to say looking back with a win though I guess!
Looked dangerous a couple of times going forward. Could be crucial if Malceski's out for a while.
Quote from: tabs on September 08, 2014, 12:24:05 AM
None of his first half kicks hit their target in the first half. His defensive work was great but looked lost and unsettled with the ball
The commentators kept yapping on about this but it's not true; he had three kicks in the first half and I distinctly remember one of them hit the target :P
define target??
His attack on the ball in the 4th quarter was impressive
Quote from: tabs on September 08, 2014, 12:39:30 AM
Quote from: My Chumps on September 08, 2014, 12:35:00 AM
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on September 08, 2014, 12:18:45 AM
See I didn't think he played that badly. He shanked a few kicks and was unlucky that both turned into rebound goals, but he made plenty of spoils and Mayne didnt have a significant impact.
Freo is also meant to be one of the toughest defensive pressure teams so I thought he wasn't horrible
Agreed - copped serious criticism for a few early mistakes that cost us goals, but it's hard to expect a player in a relatively new position to him, playing in his first final to not make mistakes. Easier to say looking back with a win though I guess!
Looked dangerous a couple of times going forward. Could be crucial if Malceski's out for a while.
Quote from: tabs on September 08, 2014, 12:24:05 AM
None of his first half kicks hit their target in the first half. His defensive work was great but looked lost and unsettled with the ball
The commentators kept yapping on about this but it's not true; he had three kicks in the first half and I distinctly remember one of them hit the target :P
define target??
just didn't dispose of it cleanly & i'm pretty sure I saw him kick for goal a couple of times and he sprayed them both nowhere near goals.
look, he doesn't have to 'do' a lot, but he needs to be an impact player with
some of his touches ... I'd be satisfied with 1-2 line-breaking runs and 2-3 clean inside fwd-50 entries ... then for him 'job's done' 8) ;)
Eski cleared of hammy tear
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-09-08/relief-for-sore-swan
Good news about Malceski there.
If that's the only bad game a small forward/midfielder has coming into a defensive half back role than Rohan should be very proud of himself.
He's been very strong so far, he'll be better for it under finals pressure
Quote from: tabs on September 08, 2014, 04:29:38 PM
Eski cleared of hammy tear
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-09-08/relief-for-sore-swan
Thats great news for Swans and fans. Very important cog in the Swans machine.
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on September 08, 2014, 04:34:58 PM
Good news about Malceski there.
If that's the only bad game a small forward/midfielder has coming into a defensive half back role than Rohan should be very proud of himself.
He's been very strong so far, he'll be better for it under finals pressure
the best thing is that he didnt drop his head, he got back up and soldiered on.
Dont expect any changes to be made to the Swans team next week
Quote from: tabs on September 08, 2014, 04:50:31 PM
Quote from: Mailman the 2nd on September 08, 2014, 04:34:58 PM
Good news about Malceski there.
If that's the only bad game a small forward/midfielder has coming into a defensive half back role than Rohan should be very proud of himself.
He's been very strong so far, he'll be better for it under finals pressure
the best thing is that he didnt drop his head, he got back up and soldiered on.
Dont expect any changes to be made to the Swans team next week
100% agree ;)
Quote from: Grazz on September 08, 2014, 04:44:01 PM
Quote from: tabs on September 08, 2014, 04:29:38 PM
Eski cleared of hammy tear
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-09-08/relief-for-sore-swan
Thats great news for Swans and fans. Very important cog in the Swans machine.
thank flower for that ... :o 8)
would've almost been as big a blow as M Johnson missing for Freo's finals campaign ... :-X :P
Still would rather Mitchell over Goodes or Cunningham.
Quote from: My Chumps on September 10, 2014, 03:14:19 PM
Still would rather Mitchell over Goodes or Cunningham.
Would rather all 3. Goodes for his height and presence, cunners kept Hills very quiet on the weekend
Quote from: My Chumps on September 10, 2014, 03:14:19 PM
Still would rather Mitchell over Goodes or Cunningham.
really? Goodes role as the 3rd fwd is more important to us than another inside mid IMO
and Cunners run has been very handy, his shutdown of hill last week VERY handy
Ideally I have Goodes retiring if we manage to win the flag, and Mitchell taking his spot as a rotating forward/mid with McGlynn.
Cunningham is needed now, otherwise our attack outside of Jetta and Rohan is slow, can't rely on guys like Shaw doing the mileage nowadays.
His spot is still there for next year I think.
Yeah, I think almost no matter what Goodes goes at the end of the year. Would hate to see another ROK type senario but that might be where it is at?
Hopefully we can inject a Membrey/Towers kind of person in his place.
I think injury(since a few of them are getting on) and form are going to open doors in defence next year, if Rohan take that on then Titch can slot into the mids
http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/video/2014-09-09/swanstv-hcf-injury-update-sf
sounds like everyone will be right to go next weekend
Quote from: tabs on September 10, 2014, 04:46:10 PM
http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/video/2014-09-09/swanstv-hcf-injury-update-sf
sounds like everyone will be right to go next weekend
onwards to victory!
(but won't get ahead of ourselves) ;)
Confident about the weekend, gents?
Solid. Expect NM to put up a bit of a fight but for this game to be relatively easy for a prelim.
Not winning cant really be an option. We've put ourselves in a position where we should be beating a side like North 9 times out of 10
Yep, will blast North of the field from the start to finish
An unchanged lineup at this time of year is always a bonus and a good sign. Three pretty good emergency options as well.
Might be tight at QT or HT, but I'm feeling a solid 40 point victory tbh, and I hate predicting Sydney wins (don't mean to jinx it).
Tippett and Buddy to have an absolute field day out there
Quote from: tabs on September 19, 2014, 02:55:05 PM
Tippett and Buddy to have an absolute field day out there
Good to see. Picked hem by 84 points but 71 will do.
Now to get over Port next weekend
my man love grows every single game.
Norm Smith locked in, unless Buddy goes OFF
watching the replay now. JB jnr <3
Quote from: tabs on September 20, 2014, 12:06:20 AM
watching the replay now. JB jnr <3
mark of the year, doesnt count in a final >:(
KJacks in the 2nd was pretty good as well.
Quote from: SydneyRox on September 20, 2014, 12:07:36 AM
Quote from: tabs on September 20, 2014, 12:06:20 AM
watching the replay now. JB jnr <3
mark of the year, doesnt count in a final >:(
wow just saw it. jumped on Pyke's shoulders
Hoping Reid and Grundy pull up 100%
Think Grundy will be fine, Reid looked so nothing, but sometimes they are the worst.
If he missed, would you bring in a Membrey/Towers? or another mid like Titch?
Laidler would come in for Grundy but he wont
Titch for Reid imo
watching the replay as I am trying to get some XV trades done.
Goodes was very good tonight. My talk of him retiring this year might have been premature, we look so dangerous when he and Reid are up and running
Much better game from Rohan tonight. Absolutely 100% better than the last game.
Well done to him. Not only shut Black out of the game but got him subbed in the 3rd quarter due to the job he did on him
oh yeah, Rohan was fantastic, but he did the same vs Freo with being able to use the ball well.
his pressure and run are going to prove a nightmare for the opposition
flower im getting excited now, watching the replay
I may have had a small drink, but same.
Exciting times for the Swannies.
you can always celebrate a good win with a small drink.
Will be having a slightly bigger drink next weekend after the GF
are your ready matty??
look what i just found on youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzd2vIWCDuY&feature=youtu.be
Quote from: tabs on September 20, 2014, 01:15:47 AM
look what i just found on youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzd2vIWCDuY&feature=youtu.be
Was a great grab. :o
Malceski has hinted that he is interesting in staying on next year
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-09-20/malceski-eyes-sydney-future
so will he take the 2 year contract though
Hawks scrap home just by 3, Lewis not 100%.
Quote from: tabs on September 20, 2014, 07:53:49 PM
Hawks scrap home just by 3, Lewis not 100%.
Lewis will be a huge out if he cant get up for it.
How would Sewell feel? Still not guaranteed a spot if Cyril comes back
I don't think Hawthorn should pick Cyril.
Quote from: nrich102 on September 20, 2014, 09:20:16 PM
I don't think Hawthorn should pick Cyril.
Will be an awesome sub
i dont think Hawthorn should pick Cyril either
Quote from: LF on September 20, 2014, 09:27:28 PM
Quote from: nrich102 on September 20, 2014, 09:20:16 PM
I don't think Hawthorn should pick Cyril.
Will be an awesome sub
True, but I wouldn't want to be trying to drop someone from that Hawks team. Most of them were pretty good this week.
he would be a better sub then Simpkin and a big confidence booster for the team
Quote from: tabs on September 20, 2014, 09:28:07 PM
i dont think Hawthorn should pick Cyril either
Hahaha I bet :P
Swans to strong this year and to think they have a ball magnet like Mitchell can't get a game :o
Wouldn't play Cyril as the sub. He's either 100% and he plays the whole game or he's not right and you don't play him
I personally wouldn't play Cyril at all considering what he's done this year, guys like Simpkin are good enough in the sub role already
Quote from: Ricochet on September 21, 2014, 01:17:19 PM
Wouldn't play Cyril as the sub. He's either 100% and he plays the whole game or he's not right and you don't play him
Cyril would be the perfect sub though. He'd be unbelievably dangerous coming on half way through the third against tired legs.
Quote from: My Chumps on September 21, 2014, 03:31:22 PM
Quote from: Ricochet on September 21, 2014, 01:17:19 PM
Wouldn't play Cyril as the sub. He's either 100% and he plays the whole game or he's not right and you don't play him
Cyril would be the perfect sub though. He'd be unbelievably dangerous coming on half way through the third against tired legs.
Yeh but in a GF you'd want him out there for more than just than a quarter if he's fit. No point having a top 5 player as sub
Quote from: Ricochet on September 21, 2014, 03:35:39 PM
Quote from: My Chumps on September 21, 2014, 03:31:22 PM
Quote from: Ricochet on September 21, 2014, 01:17:19 PM
Wouldn't play Cyril as the sub. He's either 100% and he plays the whole game or he's not right and you don't play him
Cyril would be the perfect sub though. He'd be unbelievably dangerous coming on half way through the third against tired legs.
Yeh but in a GF you'd want him out there for more than just than a quarter if he's fit. No point having a top 5 player as sub
Yeah, if he is fit he starts, if he isnt 100% he doesnt play
Quote from: SydneyRox on September 21, 2014, 03:51:36 PM
Quote from: Ricochet on September 21, 2014, 03:35:39 PM
Quote from: My Chumps on September 21, 2014, 03:31:22 PM
Quote from: Ricochet on September 21, 2014, 01:17:19 PM
Wouldn't play Cyril as the sub. He's either 100% and he plays the whole game or he's not right and you don't play him
Cyril would be the perfect sub though. He'd be unbelievably dangerous coming on half way through the third against tired legs.
Yeh but in a GF you'd want him out there for more than just than a quarter if he's fit. No point having a top 5 player as sub
Yeah, if he is fit he starts, if he isnt 100% he doesnt play
i wouldnt risk it Hawthorn
Nick Smith would take him to the cleaners anyway ;)
Quote from: My Chumps on September 21, 2014, 04:17:08 PM
Nick Smith would take him to the cleaners anyway ;)
This is most likely true. :P
Either Smith or Cunners, but cunners would probably go to hill