Youngsters' skills

[Sanecow]

Originally posted by ScottH
And for one of the rare occasions a swan actually passed the ball to LRT. This has been rare and noticeable, he stands there waving his arms, a mile in the clear, but his teammates very rarely pass it to him.

Late in the game he cleverly ran across the face of goal and was sensibly ignored by Leo Barry.

[giant]

Originally posted by Sanecow
Late in the game he cleverly ran across the face of goal and was sensibly ignored by Leo Barry.

Obviously a dummy lead.....

[giant]

Originally posted by ScottH
That's right, I was trying to remember his first. It was impressive, thx Liz.

Actually as good as his goals were, I particularly loved when he spilled the mark (not that bit) but then followed & hit MOL on the chest with a luvly pass. Wish our midfielders could pass like that...

[SimonH]

And one other thing worth noting- Sean Dempster is playing absolutely sensational footy. Given the hyperanalysis that all players (and especially youngsters) get on RWO, the fact there have been so few posts about him speaks volumes. (He won't catch up to the posts that Hyphen already has, in his whole career, at this rate.)

He gels in so well with the other guys that he looks like he's been playing in the backline forever, and (much like Vogels) is admirably willing for a young tacker to back himself and take a chance.

[BonBon]

Re: Youngsters' skills

Originally posted by dimelb
LRT was OK today - at least one clanger, but several instances of solid work, including a great delivery to Magic.

No. 1 minute LRT would do something good for us but then the next minute he would totally defeat the purpose of trying to improve. Early 1st qtr, he had the ball and wouldn't get rid of it. He always takes too long to get rid of the ball. LRT can't make his decisions quick enough.

[giant]

Originally posted by SimonH
And one other thing worth noting- Sean Dempster is playing absolutely sensational footy. Given the hyperanalysis that all players (and especially youngsters) get on RWO, the fact there have been so few posts about him speaks volumes. (He won't catch up to the posts that Hyphen already has, in his whole career, at this rate.)

He gels in so well with the other guys that he looks like he's been playing in the backline forever, and (much like Vogels) is admirably willing for a young tacker to back himself and take a chance.

He just looks so composed, like he's been playing seniors for years. Occasionally beaten but never rattled. And I'm sorry but I can't help myself - the contrast with the Hyphenator is glaring!

[Dave]

Originally posted by ScottH

Vogels, showed some poise with his 2nd goal. and gr8 skill to outmark his opponent with his 3rd, and gr8 composure to slot it thru both times.

The way he steadied himself just before he slotted that 2nd goal was great. He certainly does have composure.

[ScottH]

Originally posted by giant
Actually as good as his goals were, I particularly loved when he spilled the mark (not that bit) but then followed & hit MOL on the chest with a luvly pass. Wish our midfielders could pass like that...

That was a lovely pass low and hard str8 at him. No defender could have spoiled that (unless they were in front of course).

[barry]

Originally posted by SimonH
And one other thing worth noting- Sean Dempster is playing absolutely sensational footy.

Are you serious ?
Defenders stats from dogs games in order of possessions: (kicks, hb, poss, marks)

Tadhg Kennelly 13 4 17 2
Craig Bolton 9 6 15 4
Lewis Roberts-Thomson 5 7 12 3
Ben Mathews 9 3 12 3
Jared Crouch 2 9 11 0
Matthew Nicks 5 5 10 2
Paul Bevan 3 6 9 2
Sean Dempster 6 2 8 4
Leo Barry 3 3 6 4

Dempster not getting enough of it.

[Jeffers1984]

Originally posted by giant
Actually as good as his goals were, I particularly loved when he spilled the mark (not that bit) but then followed & hit MOL on the chest with a luvly pass. Wish our midfielders could pass like that...

Also how about his 50 metre pass straight to the lead of Jude Bolton tight in our defensive 50.
Man he has some skills!

[NMWBloods]

Originally posted by SimonH
And one other thing worth noting- Sean Dempster is playing absolutely sensational footy.

Excellent presence of mind and awareness in traffic. So unusual for a Swans player...

[NMWBloods]

Originally posted by barry
Are you serious ?
Defenders stats from dogs games in order of possessions: (kicks, hb, poss, marks)

Tadhg Kennelly 13 4 17 2
Craig Bolton 9 6 15 4
Lewis Roberts-Thomson 5 7 12 3
Ben Mathews 9 3 12 3
Jared Crouch 2 9 11 0
Matthew Nicks 5 5 10 2
Paul Bevan 3 6 9 2
Sean Dempster 6 2 8 4
Leo Barry 3 3 6 4

Dempster not getting enough of it.

There is more to it than stats - he looks comfortable when he has the ball. He also played less time than LRT.

[Nico]

Try this for another stat.

Bevan - 9 possessions 6 clangers and 1 free against.

And was that appalling kick on the run in the last Q to Hall, or was MOL, or was it Vogels that went off the side of his boot and close to OOB classed as a clanger. If it wasn't it should have. No matter how hard he is those sort of stats cannot keep him in the side.

[punter257]

bevo is doing it tough at the moment, im pretty sure he'll be in the ressies this week to get some form and confidence

its a far cry from last season - how good was his match winning goal against the blues

[sharpie]

Originally posted by barry
Are you serious ?
Defenders stats from dogs games in order of possessions: (kicks, hb, poss, marks)

Tadhg Kennelly 13 4 17 2
Craig Bolton 9 6 15 4
Lewis Roberts-Thomson 5 7 12 3
Ben Mathews 9 3 12 3
Jared Crouch 2 9 11 0
Matthew Nicks 5 5 10 2
Paul Bevan 3 6 9 2
Sean Dempster 6 2 8 4
Leo Barry 3 3 6 4

Dempster not getting enough of it.

Hey Barry, for someone so eager to promote LRT's cause, I would have expected you'd steer clear of possession stats for defenders.