https://redandwhiteonline.com/ Use this forum to discuss the Swans, footy or other clubs (footy talk only, please) en Tue, 12 May 2026 22:33:52 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.redandwhiteonline.com/forum/images/RWOlogo.jpg https://redandwhiteonline.com/ https://redandwhiteonline.com/forum/footy-forums/rwo-swans-afl-chat/1255581-team-changes-for-the-pies Tue, 12 May 2026 08:26:10 GMT So, the injury report is out. McCartin, Serong and Curnow all listed as tests for this week. But Roberts is listed as 2-4 weeks with groin...
McCartin, Serong and Curnow all listed as tests for this week. But Roberts is listed as 2-4 weeks with groin soreness, which explains his low TOG last week.

If the first three are declared fit, you’d say McCartin for Melican, Serong for Roberts and Charlie for McLean, though I wouldn’t be surprised if Logan’s on watch despite his three goals. He only had four possies. Cox has been rewarding performance. On that note, does Corey Warner get a look in for Cootee, who’s had a taste of it but Corey’s last two weeks in the VFL have been excellent.

https://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/...pdate-round-10

As an aside, a nice piece on Will Edwards.

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The Friday game between Port and the Bulldogs might be fun, but unfortunately on free to air up here, we'll be watching an injury ridden Brisbane, hand out a thrashing to the not so injury ridden Carlton. Actually, that might also be fun. I'm also looking forward to seeing if Gold Coast can continue their excellent Darwin form, against a St Kilda side that ate sort of used to playing in the air conditioning at Marvel. ]]> RWO Swans, AFL chat dejavoodoo44 https://redandwhiteonline.com/forum/footy-forums/rwo-swans-afl-chat/1255439-round-9-the-other-games https://redandwhiteonline.com/forum/footy-forums/rwo-swans-afl-chat/1255406-team-selection-r9-v-north-marvel-sat-1-15pm Tue, 05 May 2026 22:45:19 GMT
We now begin another 2 x 6 day breaks and have a bye in R15.
We play Pies at home in R10 and then Cats away in R11 who have no decent rucks, which is when i think he'll most likely be rested for Ladhams.

Would love to play a 2nd ruck (Ladhams) but it would disrupt current team balance with all the 3 tall fowards (Charlie, Amartey and Logan) playing well together and providing headaches for the opposition to matchup.

For mine just one change:
Out: Cootee
IN: Cunningham or Cleary

]]> RWO Swans, AFL chat KSAS https://redandwhiteonline.com/forum/footy-forums/rwo-swans-afl-chat/1255406-team-selection-r9-v-north-marvel-sat-1-15pm https://redandwhiteonline.com/forum/footy-forums/rwo-swans-afl-chat/1255294-rd8-vs-the-dees Sat, 02 May 2026 22:42:25 GMT SEN reporting that Grundy likely to be a late out and assuming Ladhams comes in. Not confirmed but … SEN reporting that Grundy likely to be a late out and assuming Ladhams comes in. Not confirmed but … RWO Swans, AFL chat imuninformedtwo https://redandwhiteonline.com/forum/footy-forums/rwo-swans-afl-chat/1255294-rd8-vs-the-dees https://redandwhiteonline.com/forum/footy-forums/rwo-swans-afl-chat/swans-news-feed/1255241-123 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:39:56 GMT variant5 variant5 Swans News Feed OrlandoLaurf https://redandwhiteonline.com/forum/footy-forums/rwo-swans-afl-chat/swans-news-feed/1255241-123 https://redandwhiteonline.com/forum/footy-forums/rwo-swans-afl-chat/1255232-round-8-the-other-games Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:25:30 GMT
On Saturday, I find it interesting that West Coast are strong favourites, despite their last start being a 101 point loss to the not very good St Kilda. Which I guess gives an indication of the size of the hole that Richmond are currently in.

The round could have a fun end, with a game between two sides who might be contenders, or who might not be: Gold Coast and GWS. ]]> RWO Swans, AFL chat dejavoodoo44 https://redandwhiteonline.com/forum/footy-forums/rwo-swans-afl-chat/1255232-round-8-the-other-games https://redandwhiteonline.com/forum/footy-forums/rwo-swans-afl-chat/1255193-team-selection-r8-vs-melbourne-at-scg-sunday-3-may Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:25:37 GMT I have chosen to start a team selection thread a bit early because the team selection has interesting decisions that will need a detailed discussion....
Considerations:
* Melbourne has one of the best rucks in the competition playing for them (Gawn).
* Sydney also has one of the best rucks (Grundy).
* Gawn and Grundy are likely to be selected as All-Australian rucks this year.
* Melbourne's second ruck option is Heath. He had 26 hitouts vs Richmond while Gawn had 21. His usual ruck numbers are a bit lower with a low possession count.
* Ladhams had a very good day out in the VFL where he dominated an injury-depleted Bulldogs.
* Ladhams needs a run in the seniors at some point even with Grundy playing. Now seems like a good time.
* Grundy will need a bit of a rest lest he be worn out and less effective by season's end.

My views:
* To manage one good opposition ruck, play two rucks.
* Is Ladhams a better ruck than Heath?
* Ladhams would win more possessions than Heath.
* With the team not needing to be named until Friday, team selection on Thursday has to include Ladhams on the extended bench.
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