AFL Canberra Round 11
Belconnen Magpies v Sydney Swans Reserves
Sunday 4th July 2010 2.00pm
Manuka Oval
Ladder
Past Meetings
2010
R1 Reserves 20.8 (128) defeated Belconnen 9.12 (66)
The Reserves were impressive in thrashing the defending premiers in Round 1. That victory halted a shocking record of 8 losses in 9 games against the Magpies. Sam Reid kicked 5, while Campbell Heath, Nick Smith and Matthew O'Dwyer were amongst the best Swans players that day.
R6 Belconnen 8.6 (54) defeated by Reserves 18.9 (117)
The Reserves led from start to finish, and their performance was hailed by coach Frosty McPherson as their best performance in 2 years. Trent Dennis-Lane finished with 7 majors at the end of the game, while Sam Reid was named BOG after a impressive stint in defence. He was ably supported by Matthew O'Dwyer and Dylan McNeil.
2009
R1 Belconnen 16.14 (110) defeated Reserves 10.5 (65)
R6 Belconnen 26.18 (174) defeated Reserves 12.12 (84)
R11 Belconnen 24.13 (157) defeated Reserves 6.12 48
R16 Reserves 10.15 (75) defeated by Belconnen 12.19 (91)
Recent Form
Reserves - WDWWW
Belconnen - LWWWL
Last Round
Reserves 30.14 (194) defeated Queanbeyan 8.14 (62)
In an impressive display harking back to the halcyon days of 05/06, the Reserves were too good for a disappointing Tigers outfit. Dennis-Lane collected his second 7-goal haul for the season, ably supported by Henry Playfair's 5 and top-up player Eugene Kruger's 4. Not surprisingly, Dennis-Lane was the Swans best player on the day, ahead of Pat Veszpremi and Brett Meredith.
Belconnen 6.9 (45) defeated by Tuggeranong 10.9 (69)
In one the biggest upsets this season, the bottom placed Hawks stormed Manuka Oval and emerged victorious after an impressive defensive performance against the reigning premiers.
Team List
Listed players
In: Rohan (Senior demotion), White (Senior demotion), Reid (rest?) Jetta (Senior demotion), Gilchrist (rest?)
Out: Trent Dennis-Lane (Senior promotion), Henry Playfair (Senior promotion), Dylan McNeil (rest?), Jarred Moore (Senior promotion), Campbell Heath (injured/rest?)
Unaccounted for: Ed Barlow, Dylan McNeil, Campbell Heath. Not named in the seniors or reserves and not on the official injury list.
15 listed players, 8 of whom have played at senior level. Barlow is missing for the second straight week with no explanation. The inclusions of Rohan, Jetta and Gilchrist give this side a very quick look.
Scholarship Players
In: May
Out: Jack Lynch, Jackson Potter
Top ups
Okunbor's 3rd appearance, Dickerson's and McCrorey's 2nd of the season
Reserves leading goalkickers
For full list: 2010 Goalkickers - RWOwiki
Reserves leading votegetters
For full list: 2010 Best votes - RWOwiki
Belconnen
Belconnen are sorely missing star forward Andrew Ainger, out with a broken leg. They have struggled to kick goals in his absence. In 4 of the past 5 games since his injury, Belconnen have posted 8 goals or lower but have managed to hang on to win 3 of those games.
Talking points
Belconnen Magpies v Sydney Swans Reserves
Sunday 4th July 2010 2.00pm
Manuka Oval
Ladder
Past Meetings
2010
R1 Reserves 20.8 (128) defeated Belconnen 9.12 (66)
The Reserves were impressive in thrashing the defending premiers in Round 1. That victory halted a shocking record of 8 losses in 9 games against the Magpies. Sam Reid kicked 5, while Campbell Heath, Nick Smith and Matthew O'Dwyer were amongst the best Swans players that day.
R6 Belconnen 8.6 (54) defeated by Reserves 18.9 (117)
The Reserves led from start to finish, and their performance was hailed by coach Frosty McPherson as their best performance in 2 years. Trent Dennis-Lane finished with 7 majors at the end of the game, while Sam Reid was named BOG after a impressive stint in defence. He was ably supported by Matthew O'Dwyer and Dylan McNeil.
2009
R1 Belconnen 16.14 (110) defeated Reserves 10.5 (65)
R6 Belconnen 26.18 (174) defeated Reserves 12.12 (84)
R11 Belconnen 24.13 (157) defeated Reserves 6.12 48
R16 Reserves 10.15 (75) defeated by Belconnen 12.19 (91)
Recent Form
Reserves - WDWWW
Belconnen - LWWWL
Last Round
Reserves 30.14 (194) defeated Queanbeyan 8.14 (62)
In an impressive display harking back to the halcyon days of 05/06, the Reserves were too good for a disappointing Tigers outfit. Dennis-Lane collected his second 7-goal haul for the season, ably supported by Henry Playfair's 5 and top-up player Eugene Kruger's 4. Not surprisingly, Dennis-Lane was the Swans best player on the day, ahead of Pat Veszpremi and Brett Meredith.
Belconnen 6.9 (45) defeated by Tuggeranong 10.9 (69)
In one the biggest upsets this season, the bottom placed Hawks stormed Manuka Oval and emerged victorious after an impressive defensive performance against the reigning premiers.
Team List
Listed players
- 7. Brett Meredith (Senior emergency)
- 10. Daniel Currie
- 13. Pat Veszpremi
- 16. Gary Rohan
- 18. Jesse White
- 20. Sam Reid
- 22. Byron Sumner
- 23. Lewis Johnston
- 25. Ted Richards (Senior emergency)
- 27. Kristin Thornton
- 32. Lewis Jetta
- 36. Chris McKaigue
- 43. Matthew O'Dwyer
- 45. Nathan Gordon
- 46. Taylor Gilchrist
In: Rohan (Senior demotion), White (Senior demotion), Reid (rest?) Jetta (Senior demotion), Gilchrist (rest?)
Out: Trent Dennis-Lane (Senior promotion), Henry Playfair (Senior promotion), Dylan McNeil (rest?), Jarred Moore (Senior promotion), Campbell Heath (injured/rest?)
Unaccounted for: Ed Barlow, Dylan McNeil, Campbell Heath. Not named in the seniors or reserves and not on the official injury list.

15 listed players, 8 of whom have played at senior level. Barlow is missing for the second straight week with no explanation. The inclusions of Rohan, Jetta and Gilchrist give this side a very quick look.
Scholarship Players
- 52. Mitch May
In: May
Out: Jack Lynch, Jackson Potter
Top ups
- 54. Hayden Armstrong (Eastlake)
- 53. Daniel Dickerson (Eastlake)
- 49. Taylor Lee (Queanbeyan)
- 47. Benjamin McCrorey (Tuggeranong)
- 51. Etiosa Okunbor (East Coast)
- 48. James Willoughby (Tuggeranong)
- 50. Shannon Winmar (Queanbeyan)
Okunbor's 3rd appearance, Dickerson's and McCrorey's 2nd of the season
Reserves leading goalkickers
- Trent Dennis-Lane 33
- Lewis Johnston 23
- Henry Playfair 20
For full list: 2010 Goalkickers - RWOwiki
Reserves leading votegetters
- Dylan McNeil 30
- Daniel Currie 26
- Matthew O'Dwyer 25
For full list: 2010 Best votes - RWOwiki
Belconnen
Belconnen are sorely missing star forward Andrew Ainger, out with a broken leg. They have struggled to kick goals in his absence. In 4 of the past 5 games since his injury, Belconnen have posted 8 goals or lower but have managed to hang on to win 3 of those games.
Talking points
- Jetta - Can the goalkicking yips finally be cured ?
- White - Pressure is on, can he kick enough goals to get back into the side?
- Veszpremi - Named as 2nd BOG last week and yet made way in the 25 man squad. Puzzling.
- Johnston - A subdued performance last week, but with Playfair back in the senior lineup, he will probably regain the status as a key forward target.
- Meredith - Surprisingly leapfrogged Veszpremi into an emergency spot, but has quietly built up a month of solid form, being named in the best in 3 of the past 4 matches.
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