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  • liz
    Veteran
    Site Admin
    • Jan 2003
    • 16772

    Meiklejohn it is

    per the team list up on afl.com.au
  • robbieando
    The King
    • Jan 2003
    • 2750

    #2
    In

    Warfe
    Menklejohn
    Cresswell

    Out

    Stevens
    Ablett
    McPherson

    OK then McPherson out is pleasing but why drop 2 kids for 2 olders players?? Cresswell in is fair but I don't think Warfe should of been picked oh well Powell, LRT and Sundqvist have to wait another week at least.
    Once was, now elsewhere

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    • motorace_182
      On the Rookie List
      • Jan 2003
      • 961

      #3
      Good luck to the kid. Warfe is a bit of a shock, ecspecially when it was Stevens that made way for him. The dro of Ablett is no surprise really, but his game time was limited.
      This will take a fair amount of expectation off Goodes and allow Ball a bit more run to hopefully continue a rise to form. One new kid every 2 weeks sounds ok, providing it is needed.
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      • desredandwhite
        Click!
        • Jan 2003
        • 2498

        #4
        I really would have preferred to see the kids get a bit more gametime - you can't prove much with just 5 minutes on the ground.

        Ah well, They're sticking with Schneides at least.

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        • Dpw
          On the Rookie List
          • Jan 2003
          • 829

          #5
          Sounds fair and good be just what we need.

          Warfe on last chance so should be given chance to respond
          Cresea nice to have a 4 qauter player in
          mj will give us some more options with our talls, goodluck kid

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          • chammond
            • Jan 2003
            • 1368

            #6
            It's great to see Warfe and Cressa back in the side, and it will be interesting to see what Meiklejohn looks like. If he's good enough to allow Ball to go forward then it will be a real bonus.

            It's a shame that Ablett got the short straw. I don't reckon that Roos has given him a fair go yet.

            Stevens has well and truly missed the boat.

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            • lizz
              Veteran
              Site Admin
              • Jan 2003
              • 16772

              #7
              Originally posted by chammond

              It's a shame that Ablett got the short straw. I don't reckon that Roos has given him a fair go yet.

              Stevens has well and truly missed the boat.
              Both of them have to prove that they really want to be a long-term part of the Swans, something neither has done in their (albeit limited) onfield time this season. There's no reason why they can't go back to the Redbacks and dominate at that level. The younger Swans listed players seem to be putting in some good performances at this level and I think it's entirely up to Stevens and Ablett to keep themselves at the front of the chasing pack. It may well be a challenge for them, since neither seems to have played consistently well at reserves level for the past 3 years.

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              • Charlie
                On the Rookie List
                • Jan 2003
                • 4101

                #8
                If Stevens gets delisted at the end of this year, but doesn't get the opportunity to play 4 quarters of footy for at least 10 to 15 games, I will be VERY unimpressed. I think he's a real chance to do the job at CHF. All we need is a bloke who can take 8 or 10 marks a game, kick 2 goals and maybe feed another 2 off. I think SS can do this in time, if only he is given the chance!
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                We hate Shannon Grant too
                We hate scumbag Gaspar
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                • Roscoe
                  Warming the Bench
                  • Jan 2003
                  • 458

                  #9
                  So Charlie you are expecting SS to become another Carey ??

                  Those stats you are quoting are totally unrealistic

                  CHF is the toughest position on the ground.

                  SS does not have the body strength of Carey, Kernahan or

                  Dermie, nor does he have the toughness.

                  At best he will be a HFF. He has a decent kick and mark.

                  He did well against Brissie in the Wizard cup game in defence
                  when moved back.

                  Maybe we could turn him into another Leppa ?
                  September 24th, 2005 5.14pm
                  What a great moment in all of our lives

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                  • Reggi
                    On the Rookie List
                    • Jan 2003
                    • 2718

                    #10
                    Good luck to Meiklejohn - I wish him all the best.

                    And here's praying that he is a talented - but not injury prone young ruckman.

                    And I'm sure

                    Tim Barling
                    David Willis
                    Gareth John
                    Stephan Doyle


                    All agree with me
                    You don't ban those who supported your opponent, you make them wallow in their loserdom by covering your victory! You sit them in the front row. You give them a hat! Toby Ziegler

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                    • Donners
                      On the Rookie List
                      • Jan 2003
                      • 1061

                      #11
                      I'm a bit disappointed to see McPherson go - the focus of these changes seems to be to increase our strength in ruck contests (another ruckman, our leader in clearances), and he's pretty good at the "grunt" work of getting into a pack and getting the ball. I guess they're a little worried at Bolton & Saddington's performance last week.

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                      • Roscoe
                        Warming the Bench
                        • Jan 2003
                        • 458

                        #12
                        I'm not - he is soft, slow and unaccountable.

                        he's been on the list for 10 years.

                        his only 2 assets are long kick and good handball.

                        he is taking up space and denying a young up and commer an opportunity

                        bring in the new blood

                        Powell, LRT and Sunny.

                        we've seen what "Rory' Schneider can do IF given a chance.

                        Go big Miek.
                        September 24th, 2005 5.14pm
                        What a great moment in all of our lives

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                        • Reggi
                          On the Rookie List
                          • Jan 2003
                          • 2718

                          #13
                          Will playing McPherson get us anywhere?

                          If we want to improve - the club must make very tough choices - introduce players with the potential to improve the team - not just reduce the embarassment in the short term.

                          We may have to face up to some embarrassing football if in the future we want a quality side.

                          I've admired his battling spirit but we must move on.

                          Backs: B. Mathews C. Bolton
                          Half Backs: L. Barry J. Saddington T. Kennelly
                          Centre: N. Fosdike J . Bolton
                          Half Forwards: A. Goodes
                          Forwards: M. O'Loughlin B. Hall N. Davis
                          Followers: J. Crouch,
                          Interchange: J. Meiklejohn, A. Schneider,
                          Emergency: M. Powell

                          To be honest these are the holes (based on this weeks team) we need to fill in the next 18 months. Will be tough - we need to find some gun runners/ midfielders.
                          Last edited by Reggi; 25 April 2003, 10:49 AM.
                          You don't ban those who supported your opponent, you make them wallow in their loserdom by covering your victory! You sit them in the front row. You give them a hat! Toby Ziegler

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                          • chammond
                            • Jan 2003
                            • 1368

                            #14
                            we need to find some gun runners/ midfielders.
                            Do we have them in the squad?

                            If not, how will we develop them in 18 months?

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                            • Ajn
                              Draft Scout
                              • Jan 2003
                              • 711

                              #15
                              tough initiation against white for the youngster!
                              Staying ahead of the game...

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