Changes for Rnd 7 v Bulldogs (Nipper Gordon to debut!)

[Auntie.Gerald]

it appears that if the AJ experiment continues to work we can put Shaw anywhere we want, which is more fun to watch then Bevo up front or in the backs

Everrit must be a project they want to work also...........

[robamiee]

Whats happening with TDL?????

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Whats happening with TDL?????

Playing reserves, needs to work on his forward pressure according to Playfair.

[robamiee]

Playing reserves, needs to work on his forward pressure according to Playfair.

Damn cause he is that small crumbing forward type we are missing i reckon...missed def last saturday...

[Scottee]

Western Bulldogs
B: Liam Picken, Lukas Markovic, Dale Morris
HB: Lindsay Gilbee, Tom L. Williams, Robert Murphy
C: Daniel Cross, Matthew Boyd, Justin Sherman
HF: Callan Ward, Liam Jones, Josh Hill
F: Jarrad Grant, William Minson, Daniel Giansiracusa
Foll: Ben Hudson, Adam Cooney, Ryan Griffen

I/C: Brennan Stack, Brodie Moles, Mitchell Wallis, Zephaniah Skinner
Emg: Dylan Addison, Nathan Djerrkura, Jayden Schofield

In: Daniel Giansiracusa, Brennan Stack, Ben Hudson, Zephaniah Skinner
Out: Dylan Addison, Brian Lake, Jordan Roughead, Thomas Liberatore (Soreness)

New: Zephaniah Skinner (Northern Territory)

Sydney Swans
B: Martin Mattner, Ted Richards, Andrejs Everitt
HB: Tadhg Kennelly, Heath Grundy, Nicholas Smith
C: Craig Bird, Josh P. Kennedy, Nathan Gordon
HF: Ben McGlynn, Sam Reid, Daniel Hannebery
F: Rhyce Shaw, Adam Goodes, Ryan O'Keefe
Foll: Shane Mumford, Jude Bolton, Jarrad McVeigh

I/C: Jarred Moore, Mike Pyke, Lewis Jetta, Alex Johnson
Emg: Brett Meredith, Lewis Johnston, Luke Parker

In: Heath Grundy, Nathan Gordon, Alex Johnson
Out: Paul Bevan, Kieren Jack (Ankle), Jesse White

New: Nathan Gordon (East Coast Eagles)

Who will be Sub?

[ernie koala]

Playing reserves, needs to work on his forward pressure according to Playfair.

Now that's ironic.

[mcs]

Damn cause he is that small crumbing forward type we are missing i reckon...missed def last saturday...

100% agree. I know that his forward pressure needs to improve, but we desperately need a different type of option up forward, and well he obviously can do alright on forward pressure as we saw in the Elimination Final last year. Disappointed he didn't get a run but pretty happy with the rest of the changes. I am also suprised AJ came back in so quickly, but I do think he looks a fine young player- he did several very good things in the game against West Coke that made me think he has a lot of upside potential. Certainly prefer him to Bevo down back.

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Who will be Sub?

Will Longmire go tall again? Everitt? Johnson?
or will Nipper be the impact player with his energy and running? Jetta would certainly inject something but I think without Jack and Rohan his pace will be essential for all 4 quarters.
Moore would be another candidate but he doesn't strike me as the type of player that would have an impact as a sub.

[ABloodsMan]

Don't you have to name the sub from players on the bench? and since Nipper has been named on a wing that makes him ineligible.

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Don't you have to name the sub from players on the bench? and since Nipper has been named on a wing that makes him ineligible.

No that is incorrect, anyone can named as the sub.

[ABloodsMan]

No that is incorrect, anyone can named as the sub.

All right thanks for that, would still be the wrong way to go though imo, I'm a bit weary of it since Wallis' debut for the dogs.

[Mountain Man]

Footscray have some Talls in their team - Forwards listed are Minson 199 (FF), Hill 199, Jones 197, (CHF), Grant 192 (pocket) + Hudson at 199 rucking.

Our boys will be stretched (to make a pun)

[lwjoyner]

disappointed that NG in and not LP. Parker was picked in the draft and he has been emergenvy for a couple of games. Gordon is a Rookie and who is on the LONG TERM INJURY LIST for him. Parker has been playing well in the 2's and while Nathan has also played well I believe that a draftee is better placed to play than a rookie.
Also diappointed that LJ has not been included.

[alison.z]

disappointed that NG in and not LP. Parker was picked in the draft and he has been emergenvy for a couple of games. Gordon is a Rookie and who is on the LONG TERM INJURY LIST for him. Parker has been playing well in the 2's and while Nathan has also played well I believe that a draftee is better placed to play than a rookie.
Also diappointed that LJ has not been included.

While it would be great to see Parker - Gordon is ahead of him in terms of Swans development. Gordon has been at the club for 4 years, obviously has great run (top 2 in almost every trial pre season) and has by all accounts improved his consistency and disposal this year. One presumes Craig Bolton's retirement opened the door for his elevation so it's likely he'll stay on the senior list all year.

I'm excited to see Parker in the future and i'm sure he'll get a game soon but i don't see any reason why he's above Gordon - and the Swans coaches obviously think the same thing. They've shown that they will reward youngsters with games in the seniors this year so have a little faith that when Parker and Johnston are ready - they'll be included.

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Footscray have some Talls in their team - Forwards listed are Minson 199 (FF), Hill 199, Jones 197, (CHF), Grant 192 (pocket) + Hudson at 199 rucking.

Our boys will be stretched (to make a pun)

Wrong Hill. It's Josh not Tom