Swans chat Team Changes for the Pies

[imuninformedtwo]

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 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/2020189/injury-update-round-10

As an aside, a nice piece on Will Edwards.

https://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2020091/dont-count-the-games-make-the-games-count-will-edwards

[UUaswan]

I understand Paps, Heens, Mills or another star playing with a niggle but why a 22yr old like Roberts ? Baffling

[KSAS]

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.

These changes makes sense, however i'm not sure if it will extend to 4 changes. Not 100% convinced Co Warner will get another senior chance so soon despite his recent VFL performances , as he has yet to play a breakthrough game. Would like to be proven wrong!

The other consideration is when to rest Grundy for Ladhams. This week would make sense being the 2nd successive 6 day break, but suspect he would want to play against his old side.
The following week away against the Cats might be more likely.

I don't mind the policy of resting players with niggling injuries which we didn't do in 24 . So i'm mindful of a surprise omission or two.

Assuming the big 3 pass their fitness tests:

IN: McCartin, Serong, Curnow
Out: Melican, Roberts. Mclean/McDonald

The Pies will be without Moore, Lipinski (concussions) and Pendlebury (rested). Sidebottom is also under a cloud.

[lwjoyner]

why not amarty instead of HMc. would show him he is not fully entrenched at swans and HM is a better option as relief for brody.and i think is a better shot for goal.

[KSAS]

Armatey only kicked 1 goal v North Melbourne despite his 14 disposals as the leading forward. Has generally been more potent as the 2nd bananna to Curnow, taking the 2nd/3rd best defender.

McDonald has been quiet in the last few weeks. Only had 4 possesions v North despite his 3 goals.

I suspect the selectors would be loathed playing both Curnow and McLean in the same forward line, but they may have a rethink after last week.

[UUaswan]

Armatey only kicked 1 goal v North Melbourne despite his 14 disposals as the leading forward. Has generally been more potent as the 2nd bananna to Curnow, taking the 2nd/3rd best defender.

McDonald has been quiet in the last few weeks. Only had 4 possesions v North despite his 3 goals.

I suspect the selectors would be loathed playing both Curnow and McLean in the same forward line, but they may have a rethink after last week.

While Amartey didnt his the scorebiard much he certainly would have taken some defending

Look at Freo, when you go tall they all aren't going to kick a bag every week but its about how hard they are to defend collectively

No team defends 3 tall fwds

[Nico]

I understand Paps, Heens, Mills or another star playing with a niggle but why a 22yr old like Roberts ? Baffling

The hard surface of Marvel Stadium has been a bit of a graveyard for players. More seasoned players tend to have more resilient bodies.

[SwanSand]

McLean vs Amartey vs McDonald is great debate.
I wonder who has the points from
1. Contested Marking
2. Ruck relief
3. ground ball
4. defensive shift and marking ability
5. Tank
6. Field kicking
In that order

in order to check Hayden’s ability - we would need to see how he functions with Curnow as the second target.
I agree he has more 1. And 2. But he is probably not very mobile for ground ball or field kicking.

so it may be horses for courses - and that’s how we should be using them.