Opening Round - Swans v Hawthorn (Members Password)

[Roadrunner]

I think they will try to stretch us by swinging Nash & Sicily forward. The other thing is, where does Frost play? He could be another they use to stretch our small back line.

Other than that the side looks good. All they have to do now is deliver.

Aren’t we missing 1 tall to help out in the ruck? Otherwise the side looks ok- go Bloods!

[mcs]

We look small, but I don't mind the team selection given the injury concerns we have. Really happy to see Hanily getting a go - has looked more than useful in the pre-season, and I think has a great chance to nail a spot in the best 23 longer term with a good start to the season.

[dejavoodoo44]

I think they will try to stretch us by swinging Nash & Sicily forward. The other thing is, where does Frost play? He could be another they use to stretch our small back line.

Other then that the side looks good. All they have to do now is deliver.

Yes, they do seem to have a few more talls than us, so hopefully the ground is a bit slippery. Although, there is the possibility of Ladhams or Francis coming in as a late change, if the coaches start to get concerned about their height advantage.

[Roadrunner]

Yes, they do seem to have a few more talls than us, so hopefully the ground is a bit slippery. Although, there is the possibility of Ladhams or Francis coming in as a late change, if the coaches start to get concerned about their height advantage.

If it gets a bit slippery we may be ok but still, I think we’re missing a bit of height. Is Adams going to be our sub?

[dejavoodoo44]

If it gets a bit slippery we may be ok but still, I think we’re missing a bit of height. Is Adams going to be our sub?

My guess is that Hanily will spend a fair amount of his debut sitting on the bench as the sub.

[rb4x]

McLean is missing and not on the injured list. He could have filled the relief ruck role but who would you leave out for him.

[Dow]

Interesting side, No real ruck cover and key position but given our injury list is the best side we could field

[Thunder Shaker]

McLean is missing and not on the injured list. He could have filled the relief ruck role but who would you leave out for him.

From the team list on the AFL website: "Hayden McLean, who has been nursing a groin issue in recent weeks, has been left out."

Being missing from the injured list is not the same as being free of injury. Players are often nursing little niggling injuries that are not severe enough to be listed officially but their performance can be hindered by such injuries. Resting McLean will help that injury heal.

[Roadrunner]

From the team list on the AFL website: "Hayden McLean, who has been nursing a groin issue in recent weeks, has been left out."

Being missing from the injured list is not the same as being free of injury. Players are often nursing little niggling injuries that are not severe enough to be listed officially but their performance can be hindered by such injuries. Resting McLean will help that injury heal.

Agreed- not having McLean available leaves us short for ruck cover and marking strength. As to who would be left out: leave Taylor for next game and make young Hanily the sub. But I trust our coaches as the selected side seems the best option with the boys who are available for now. Let’s hope we don’t cop any more injuries tonight!

[rb4x]

I am a bit concerned about our injury list. I missed the news about McLean but looking at who is not picked there is not much available beyond the named players. I was fairly impressed by Andrew and Bice in the preseason hitouts but obviously they are behind more experienced players chosen. Papley and Grundy both named after being test. If they were to drop out at the last moment it would likely be Mitchell and Ladhams to come in but after that the cupboard looks pretty bare.

[Auntie.Gerald]

was anyone else remembering today............ the grubber kick goals out the back by Jack then Goodes in the 4th qtr with 7mins to go in the GF ........that we won against Hawthorn against all odds !!!!!!

i mean !!!!!!

wow weeeeeeeee

That was special !!!!!!!!

[lwjoyner]

must have missed some change by the afl. if u look the swans team named contains 23 names not the usual 22

[dejavoodoo44]

must have missed some change by the afl. if u look the swans team named contains 23 names not the usual 22

Before someone more sarcastic takes a shot: the interchange bench was expanded in the 2021 season, from four on the bench, to four plus a sub. There was some talk about making it five on the bench and no sub, but that appears to have fallen by the wayside.

[UUaswan]

I doubt Mclean is ready, probably needs some more run,was off legs alot of Pre Season

[Foreign Legion]

G'day to all forumers - lets hope tonight starts a great season!

I will watch Sheldrick more than any other player tonight.