Davis in for ?

[NMWBloods]

Originally posted by Snowy
Well according to Roos both before and after the game it's a matter of whether his form warrants him being able to squeeze his way into the best 22. Ditto for Crouch. There is no guarantee he will be picked. It seems players like McVeigh, Malceski, et al have gone past him so he's no longer and automatic starter.

Let's be serious here. Davis is easily ahead of most players in our team for talent, so if his form in the Reserve is okay, and most comments suggest it has been, he's easily in our best 22.

[barry]

Dont underestimate Dempster. He is a key ingredient in our side.

Bevan, Matthews and Crouch are all fighting for the same spot.
Bevan is in. Matthews is a Roos favourite, Crouch is potentially the better player, but only when he's 100% fit. Anything less and its a line ball call.

The forward option seems between Grundy, Vogels, Davis and Phillips. Davis is the class player, but its only 4th forward, so players like Grundy can hold down the spot if Roos thinks Davis' inclusion is destablising. Its not finalised yet.

Then we have the utility tall. Richards is getting that gig at the moment, and is doing enough. Vogels is the other option, but I think Vogels may have burned his chances when re ran out of breath in the Subiaco game. Richards may come and go from the team depending on match-ups and weather.

[liz]

Notwithstanding Ted's very good effort today, I think I'd rather have Dempster in the team than him. It could well come down to match ups on the day. Dempster is ideally suited to running with damaging, tallish outside midfielders like Embley. Given that West Coast loom as one of the three or four major obstacles to another flag, I'd like to see him kept in the team to handle this type. Last year he also played a few times as a third or fourth tall defender. If he can add this string to his bow more consistently he could become a very versatile part of the team.

And while Malceski didn't have a great day today, I too think he is already in our best 22. Watch a tape of last week's game and, while he didn't get a huge amount of the ball, pretty much every one of his disposals was spot on, penetrating and led to a scoring opportunity.

[shole]

Originally posted by NMWBloods
Let's be serious here. Davis is easily ahead of most players in our team for talent, so if his form in the Reserve is okay, and most comments suggest it has been, he's easily in our best 22.

on talent alone, he'd probably be in the top 5

[melbloods78]

its hard to break into a side that keeps on winning. i think crouch would be the one coming in if they dropped dempster. grundy would have to be dropped to bring in davis. even bevan proved his worth today.

[Goal Sneak]

Roosy singled out Dempster as having a good game against the Dee's, he wont drop him!. Someone is going to be very unlucky ( or injured ) if Nick D is to come back - Assuming that Bevan will make way for Crouch

[alison.z]

some talk of a kirk ankle injury??? that could make things interesting ...... the telegraph suggests grundy as the guy to go out for davis (they're almost sure of it) but you know what they're like....

[swans song]

Davis's game today is pivotal for promotion. I don't reckon Roo's is still 100% about his fitness. Anyone going to game? Updates would be great!

[ROK Lobster]

I'm due for a performance appraisal right before cricket season commences and hav a number of household KPI's to worry about ATM. Will listen on the radio though - often get

some Swans bloke kicks to another Swans bloke, finds a team mate in number 40 something, kicks long, to a contest, big fella spoilt by [insert local player], Swans at ground level, handball, goal to the Swans...

[swans song]

is reserves on Canberra radio?

[NMWBloods]

Originally posted by melbloods78
its hard to break into a side that keeps on winning. i think crouch would be the one coming in if they dropped dempster. grundy would have to be dropped to bring in davis. even bevan proved his worth today.

For the Swans to say that Davis can't break back into the side because he's not good enough would be laughable.

[alison.z]

Originally posted by NMWBloods
For the Swans to say that Davis can't break back into the side because he's not good enough would be laughable.

exactly right .... here's hoping he turns it on in canberra today ... updates would be good since they don't post final scores until hours later and a match report days later

[ScottH]

Originally posted by Goal Sneak
Roosy singled out Dempster as having a good game against the Dee's, he wont drop him!. Someone is going to be very unlucky ( or injured ) if Nick D is to come back - Assuming that Bevan will make way for Crouch

Dempster did some good work in the F50 to make leads/ block/ or just get in the right place without actually getting the ball himself. Just doing the team thing.

[swantastic]

Davis in=Grundy out IMO

[hammo]

If Davo comes back it will be for a forward in order to maintain team balance. Grundy will be unlucky to miss out, however his 7 goals in 4 games would most likely to gave been at least matched by Davo.

So while Grundy will be unlucky, our team is still better with Davo in the side.

McVeigh I believe is in no danger of being dropped. He is having a sensational year, looks very confident, and most importantly is kicking goals (unlike Jude for example).

Fossie is also having a very good year and would not be under any pressure.