Mcglone,Mcglone,Mcglone

[footyhead]

Originally posted by Go Swannies
So can anyone tell me the reason why not Mcglone? There will be a reason and I wonder what it it if he's playing as well as we hear?

The reason apparently has been that they (selectors have felt that his build is not yet up to AFL standard, that he might get "knocked" around ).
But the fact that he is out-playing all and sundry who play with him and against him in the reserves (including senior players), and the fact he has been consistent over 2 seasons means that perhaps this "query" could be over-looked.

[Ruck'n'Roll]

Originally posted by Bart
There are still some people walking around to this day who believe they appointed Paul Roos.

Do you feel the fans had not influence on the Wallce/Roos thing?

[Bart]

Originally posted by Ruckman
Do you feel the fans had not influence on the Wallce/Roos thing?

I don't feel so. I do acknowledge that the club may have been surprised by the depth of passion form their supporters. But I would hate to think for a second that an arduous process that would select the best man for the job was compromised by emotion in any way. Emotion and footy should be mutually exclusive, hey ?

[dendol]

how is scooter's disposal like? I dont know anything about the kid so was just wondering. With a slight frame, he sounds like an outside receiver. It would mean hes fighting for a spot with the likes of Fozzie, McVeigh and Ablett. Thewlis has also only had one game, as has Schneider. Which one of these will Roosy drop/demote for McGlone to be considered? Tough call.

[Captain]

Originally posted by footyhead
The reason apparently has been that they (selectors have felt that his build is not yet up to AFL standard, that he might get "knocked" around ).

Surely this isn't the reason.

They play McVeigh and he is a stick.

[BAM_BAM]

I sent an email to ask Roosy last night asking what he thinks McGlone's chances of promotion are given his recent weeks performances.

I really rate Scooter. He has impressed me so much this year watching his play in the reserves. His disposal is usually pretty spot on. His shot at goal very accurate. (The other week in Martin Place for the promotional ticket give away his shot at the target had was good enough to win. From the shots I saw him had he rarely missed. Can't say the same for our star forwards who missed their shots when trying to win the box.)

He gets in under the packs and can crumb. Has good pace out of the backline. He's a very good utility player, but his build is slight. He'd be smaller than McVeigh. That would be the only thing I can see holding him back.

Schneider is a classy player and you do expect something when gets the ball. We won so whether playing him hurt us or not is a mute debate, but I would have preferred to see Scott have a go at it and Adam played in the 2's. Even if it was just for a week, to build up little more stamina

[Red]

Maybe it's a rules thing. Is McGlone even allowed to be promoted to seniors with one rookie (Bevo) already playing there full-time?

[Mark]

Originally posted by Bart
There are still some people walking around to this day who believe they appointed Paul Roos.

Is it the dog ? or uranus ?

[Cheer Cheer]

Originally posted by BAM_BAM
I sent an email to ask Roosy last night asking what he thinks McGlone's chances of promotion are given his recent weeks performances.

Well it looks like you have been answered - go to the official swans website - "Ask roosy" ...your question is there...and has been answered!!

[footyhead]

Warwick: I've noticed Scott McGlone has been having an outstanding few weeks in the seconds, is he far away from being given a chance in the Senior team?

Paul Roos: Scotty McGlone has probably been our most consistent player in the seconds all year. Although he did have a minor form-slump just after we promoted him to the senior list. He has just got to play good football and hopefully that will be rewarded with a chance to play in the senior team before the end of the year.

[Go Swannies]

Originally posted by footyhead
Warwick: I've noticed Scott McGlone has been having an outstanding few weeks in the seconds, is he far away from being given a chance in the Senior team?

Paul Roos: Scotty McGlone has probably been our most consistent player in the seconds all year. Although he did have a minor form-slump just after we promoted him to the senior list. He has just got to play good football and hopefully that will be rewarded with a chance to play in the senior team before the end of the year.

Aargh - my worst nightmares have been realised Paul Roos is channelling Footyhead. Or is it the other way around? Too scary. Alright, tell us what you've planned for Schauble on Saturday?

[footyhead]

Schauble and Mcglone will both play seniors football this week, although mostly off the bench.
Surprisingly though Scooter will have more time on the feild, due mostly to his superior fitness...
It will be a successful game for both and the Swans in general.
The defeat of the plucky crows will reveal the potential answer to the questions still being asked about our midfield, diito our defence.

[Go Swannies]

Thank you - and I reckon you (whichever one you are) may be spot on. I don't think our defence can be questioned but midfield and forwards (and delivery into) can still be.

[CureTheSane]

Originally posted by Bart
The day supporters DEMAND a say in team selection is the day this great game implodes. The most ardent RWOer's knowledge of McGlone could be published on a postage stamp compared to what our selectors see in every match, every training session and every one-on-one with him. Do selectors always get it right ? Of course not. However, don't confuse an interesting and lively discussion and your own football nous with a mandate for being able to demand so and so plays a game.

There are still some people walking around to this day who believe they appointed Paul Roos.

No, for those who are wondering, I do not use Bart as an alias
I am guessing though, that Bart is not a member of SSI lol

As for Scott, well, if he has 45 posessions two weeks in a row, one would think it would be hard not to bump a player to make room for him...

[liz]

Originally posted by Red
Maybe it's a rules thing. Is McGlone even allowed to be promoted to seniors with one rookie (Bevo) already playing there full-time?

McGlone has already been promoted to the senior list, as a replacement for either Sunny or Malceski. It was announced about a month ago.