Moore of the same ?

[Auntie.Gerald]

I wonder if we will see Bird, Kennedy and Moore all fighting for a similar role in 2010 ie the in and under break down player off the bench ?........I think Moore playing an Amon crumbing type possie will be tough as there is so many other options flooding in for 2010.

its gunna be tough in 2010.....to maintain a jersey in the 22 !


Moore looks to next generation - Official AFL Website of the Sydney Swans Football Club

[reigning premier]

Moore has struggled over the last two years. Like Barlow, he'll need to lift considerably to stay in the best 22. I don't see Kennedy or McGlynn playing as small crumbing fwds. But I dare say Vez, Matt O'Dwyer and our new Ranga may be eying his position off.

[Bloody Hell]

He's got a tough year ahead.

[smasher]

He's got a tough year ahead.

From what we are hearing of Jetta,I wouldn't be surprised if he gets the nod over both Kennedy and "Midget"McGlynn.Mumford and Bradshaw will be certain starters along with Tadgh if he is fit.
Will be an exciting and interesting season one feels.

[stellation]

From what we are hearing of Jetta,I wouldn't be surprised if he gets the nod over both Kennedy and "Midget"McGlynn.Mumford and Bradshaw will be certain starters along with Tadhg if he is fit.
Will be an exciting and interesting season one feels.

As exciting as Jetta may be, I'd be very suprised if he was givent he nod over Kennedy.

[g60]

one thing is for sure, we will have a much stronger reserves team in 2010!

[ugg]

IMHO, Moore will have to move into the midfield to solidify his place in the senior squad. The big question has been whether he has to the aerobic capacity to play in that role.

[hammo]

As exciting as Jetta may be, I'd be very suprised if he was givent he nod over Kennedy.

They play totally different roles anyway - Jetta a lightning quick outside player while Kennedy will be getting his hands dirty in the packs.

Given the value of blistering pace and the fact we have no one like him at the moment, I can see Jetta playing round 1 if he impresses in pre season.

[Auntie.Gerald]

I personally rate Bird our bench inside midfielder......more dexterity than Kennedy but most importantly can play HF as well !

I think that with all players fit and healthy Jetta and TDL will need to play in the 22 for half teh season minimum

if so that means there will be a few that wont get a run much ie Bird or kennedy I take Bird at this stage.

Kennedy is willing but his skills are pretty aweful and....... really......if you are told to be near the ruck and just win the ball or close it downl and you are as big as him ie 6"3 and a strong build thats what you do.........but his kicking and handballs out are pretty ordinary

I want him to prove me wrong but it will be Bird or Kennedy who comes from the bench as the "Ball grabber"

Bench

• Ruckman
• inside midfielder
• winger
• tall

• Seaby
• Jetta
• Bird / Kennedy / mcglynn
• Richards or Grundy or Johnston?? would love him to be ready for it !

[liz]

They play totally different roles anyway - Jetta a lightning quick outside player while Kennedy will be getting his hands dirty in the packs.

Given the value of blistering pace and the fact we have no one like him at the moment, I can see Jetta playing round 1 if he impresses in pre season.

Agree with you on completely different roles. Kennedy has been recruited because the likes of Kirk and Bolton won't be around for ever, and because even they will occasionally get injured. Well, OK, maybe not Kirk.

The players most likely to be threatened by the arrival of someone like Jetta are probably MOD and Barlow - especially MOD since Barlow's height means he could carve out a role as a third tall forward / hard leading HFF.

[Bear]

As a leading forward he hasn't got the pace or height to take clean marks in front of his opponent.

As a crumbing forward he doesn't have the pace to get clear possession.

As a midfielder he doesn't have the arobic capacity to get to contest after contest, and gets run off easily.

His main strength is being strong in the tackle... but others wouldn't be tackled nearly as much.

I can't see a position for him in the modern game. If only he was around in the 80s he might have done ok like Greg Williams.

I think this will be his last year at the Swans.

[Bloody Hell]

As a leading forward he hasn't got the pace or height to take clean marks in front of his opponent.

As a crumbing forward he doesn't have the pace to get clear possession.

As a midfielder he doesn't have the arobic capacity to get to contest after contest, and gets run off easily.

His main strength is being strong in the tackle... but others wouldn't be tackled nearly as much.

I can't see a position for him in the modern game. If only he was around in the 80s he might have done ok like Greg Williams.

I think this will be his last year at the Swans.

Gotta say Bear - you've been beating that drum for a while...and considering this years intakes it's hard to disagree. As I said...he's got a tough year ahead.

[smasher]

Can't see Bird as an inside midfielder.Has shown he can get the ball playing outside which is a great asset.Think Robert Harvey...he had the uncanny knack of making his own space.This,IMO,is the type of player Bird will become.We have plenty of blokes that can play in the middle.They will be the blokes with core strength.

[Auntie.Gerald]

I think you are right Smasher we have plenty who can play inside but there are several who should push wide ie Hannebery play HF F and McVeigh and Jack start on the wings with the light fast boys off the bench like Jetta. McGlynn I would prefer tagging at this stage as a couple of his games I watched him play for teh Hawks he reminded me of Crouch. Yes he can push forward and play minutes at HF F or Forward Pocket but he will need to rotate tagging for us if we allow McVeigh and Jack more space on the flanks this year

Inside: maybe 9 could handle it week in week out?

Bolton
Kirk
ROK
McVeigh
Jack
Hannebery
McGlynn
Kennedy
Bird


PS - watch out for the SMokey "Flash Gordon" his tank is so far ahead of Kennedy or Bird so a tagging inside role half way through 2010 is not beyond possible........wishful but not impossible !

[liz]

Can't see Bird as an inside midfielder.Has shown he can get the ball playing outside which is a great asset.Think Robert Harvey...he had the uncanny knack of making his own space.This,IMO,is the type of player Bird will become.We have plenty of blokes that can play in the middle.They will be the blokes with core strength.

What is your definition of an "inside mid" if you don't think Robert Harvey was a great exponent of exactly that role?