Braddy and McGlynn are back v Dogs!! - (TEAM NAMED)

[south_dimmies]

With rain a possibility I am nervous about Bradshaw. But he should see Lake tied to the goal square and stop him drifting around like he does so well.

Exactly. Bradshaw would be considered a success even if he sat in the goalsquare all day and prevented Lake rebounding across our CHF line. Plus there's a good chance he'd catch a few while he's down there. He'll play - two warm up matches in the twos is as good a preparation a full forward needs.

[Nolie]

Poor Jesse White and Bevo. Did the job asked of them and got the arse. Deserve better.

I disagree with playing Bradshaw.

Agree with this sentiment. I hope Bevo reads RWO and can see the support he is getting here. His game against Carlton brought a smile to my face as you could see his joy when he kicked those goals. There should be a Bevo appreciation thread.

[Bloody Hell]

Really, really suprised Moore held his spot ahead of both those lads.

The Bradshaw selection will either be a masterstroke or a disaster - we'll only know after the game.

[Snake]

Did happen.

Yep, I screwed the pooch on that one!

[Big Al]

Braddy and McGlynn are back v Dogs!! - (TEAM NAMED)

Whodathortit! I am now uneasy about our chances now that Bevo is out, and White. Odd. state of affairs.

Ah Primms, it's just nerves. Benny was one our best before he got injured and offers a lot more than Bevo. As for Bradshaw, he is an absolute professional who knows his body and wouldn't play unless he was 100% confident. He has also played in more finals than I've had hot dinners so knows what is required. Also ask yourself who would Eade be more worried about, Jesse or Braddles.

[Jewels]

Ah Primms, it's just nerves. Benny was one our best before he got injured and offers a lot more than Bevo. As for Bradshaw, he is an absolute professional who knows his body and wouldn't play unless he was 100% confident. He has also played in more finals than I've had hot dinners so knows what is required. Also ask yourself who would Eade be more worried about, Jesse or Braddles.

And that I reckon is the BIG point Al, Eade knows that even with Braddy on one leg, Lake will be tied to him (though I thought Jesse would be there as well).

[Wardy]

And that I reckon is the BIG point Al, Eade knows that even with Braddy on one leg, Lake will be tied to him (though I thought Jesse would be there as well).

lets not forget - Eade only has 3 men on the bench - poor old Johnno aint in that greater shape either - he has no legs! (but a really nice smile though - I do like him).

[Trickster]

Why Daniel Curry?

My reasoning on Bradshaw is he lacks match fitness (wouldn't class a Canberra game as a match per se), brings no form into the team and possibly against the masses, think Jesse White has been a big part of our forward line success recently due to his mobility. If there is something Bradshaw lacks now, it is mobility.

I also have concerns as to what this will to do Jesse's psyche. I like him and I want him to stay a Swan.
Anyway, I hope it pays off, he kicks a bag and we win.

Exactly what I was thinking, poor Jesse must be feeling a bit harshly done by, I did wonder at the beginning of the season if Jesse was wondering if he really had a place on the team. He may never be another Micky O/Hally/Bradshaw type forward kicking bags of goals (though personally I think as he develops he will surprise everyone) but he does play an important role distracting the defense and setting his team mates up for goals. I also think Braddy may need Jesse in a sidekick roll.

-hope this makes sense-I'm typing between placating clients-

[johnno]

Anyone else notice that both Bradshaw amd McGlynn played their last against Freo? McGlynn in round 20, Bradshaw in round 9.

[CJK]

Bevo pays the price for missing that 'gimmie' against Carlton.

[Mr Magoo]

I think we are all getting a bit ahead of ourselves with Jesse. Hes a 22 yr old key position player who started playing the game late and only has 40 odd games under his belt. Of course he is probably feeling hard done by but Bradshaw is a walk up start in comparison and I couldnt believe he would be that disenchanted to leave (and anyway he has a contract beyond this year).

If not for Bradshaws injury, Goodes lack of ability to play as the only tall forward, and Johnstones untimely injuries, white probably wouldnt have gotten as many games as he did this year. This is THE crucial final as rarely does the team from the bottom four defeat the losing top four team in the second week of finals, you cant leave anything on the table.

As for Bevan , yes he has played well, but if I was doing the old school yard "pick a player" thing, I would definitely take McGlynn over bevan. You lose nothing taking McGlynn in over Bevan.

[msb]

I think we are all getting a bit ahead of ourselves with Jesse. Hes a 22 yr old key position player who started playing the game late and only has 40 odd games under his belt. Of course he is probably feeling hard done by but Bradshaw is a walk up start in comparison and I couldnt believe he would be that disenchanted to leave (and anyway he has a contract beyond this year).

If not for Bradshaws injury, Goodes lack of ability to play as the only tall forward, and Johnstones untimely injuries, white probably wouldnt have gotten as many games as he did this year. This is THE crucial final as rarely does the team from the bottom four defeat the losing top four team in the second week of finals, you cant leave anything on the table.

As for Bevan , yes he has played well, but if I was doing the old school yard "pick a player" thing, I would definitely take McGlynn over bevan. You lose nothing taking McGlynn in over Bevan.

He is from the Gold Coast I believe, so maybe.

[Rod_]

Smoke, Mirrors and Mind Games.

We have 3 travelling reserves White, Bevan and Meredith, any one or all of these players can replace a selected player.

Team match ups and providing experience would be my measure for the selections of in's and out's.

Remember this is suppose to be a game and have fun! (My way of saying leave you nerves at home)

Give it a go you Swans, this is the good side of the draw to the grand final.

Rod_

[Hartijon]

Not a word from all those who were so sure Moore would be the first to go?

What is there to say? He didn't go. So what??I wish him luck and hope he kicks a bag and has the forward line working like a Swiss clock (Not a cuckoo one though)

[Hartijon]

With rain a possibility I am nervous about Bradshaw. But he should see Lake tied to the goal square and stop him drifting around like he does so well. Bevo was indeed unlucky and I thought he would be good rotating through the forward line to help cover Bradshaw in forward defence. McGlynn brings more pace but I feel Moore is lucky to be in.

You think Lake will be too worried about Bradshaw to go for a run up the field?? Think again. He will exploit Bradshaws match fitness to the full at every chance. Lake looms as a huge threat but I am sure we have a plan for it.