Laidlaw emergency for the 1st time

[satchmopugdog]

Lovechild....developing nicely. Pleased to see him named as an emergency. I haven't seen him play live but I have high hopes and hope next year is it. Tadhg Laidlaw 2007

The door has opened a tiny crack for him.

[hammo]

Well done to the lad but it makes you wonder what Schmidt, Spriggs and Willoughby have done wrong

[satchmopugdog]

Maybe they just want to give Matthew a rest and more game time into Schmidt.

[Sanecow]

Will he get to travel with the team?

[ugg]

Originally posted by hammo
Well done to the lad but it makes you wonder what Schmidt, Spriggs and Willoughby have done wrong

or maybe what Laidlaw has done right? His form has been excellent of late.

[Thunder Shaker]

He wears No. 22. I hope that doesn't count against him.

[nomae]

sorry i dont see much reserves footy so could anyone fill me on what kinda player laidlaw is? the general gist of this thread is that he is a rebounding half-bank flanker but any more info?

[NMWBloods]

He came to the Swans as a midfielder but he seems to play off half back in the reserves (how surprising!).

[Slick Swans]

Originally posted by Sanecow
Will he get to travel with the team?

I don't know for sure, but i heard that Nick D. wasn't travelling with the team, so surely they take the other 2 emergencies???

[nomae]

Originally posted by NMWBloods
He came to the Swans as a midfielder but he seems to play off half back in the reserves (how surprising!).

thanks. does anyone think he'll play next year?

[NMWBloods]

Hopefully. He looked very good in the brief periods I've seen him and he gets some good reviews.

[ugg]

He mostly plays halfback, sometimes at centre halfback but there have been a few games where he has been pushed forward and kicks goals. He's certainly noticeable due to his pace and long kicking.

[ugg]

He's been named as the travelling emergency.

http://www.smh.com.au/news/afl/green-grass-of-home-tests-ties-that-bind-kennelly/2006/08/18/1155408016543.html

[Danzar]

May not be form alone.

We watched the ressies play Ainslie (spelling?) just before the Swans/Bombers game.

His body language/attitude was astounding - he was extremely vocal, directed the team and covered more than his fair share of ground.

Not sure how he faired in any subsequent games.....

[satchmopugdog]

Originally posted by nomae
thanks. does anyone think he'll play next year?

Yep,I do, but I'm not on the selection committee or even a good judge.....but I've got the vibe,and can feel it in my waters.