Changes for Rnd 13 V Carlton (The Mummy Returns)

[aardvark]

Ins. Mummy
Outs. TDL/Seaby

If we need to drop a Mid then McVeigh would benefit from a run in the 2s.

[longmile]

Shame.
I really like TDL. But he really didn't do anything against the Tiges.
White is pressing with 6 goals in the reserves.

[liz]

We're in quite a bizarre position (for the Swans) in having an apparent surplus of in-form big men.

Currie was excellent today, and though I know he won't get the chance, if he were thrown into the senior team I think he would equip himself decently enough. Seaby was disappointing against the Lions but sensational today, and then we have both Mummy and Pyke scheduled to be back from injury next week.

White was pretty good today for the reserves, and LRT continues to provide value as a flexible utility / ruck relief.

Then we have Richards in career best form, Marty doing well as a tallish defender as well as a rebounder, and Reg starting to recapture last season's form. AJ has been a revelation and deserves his spot on form, while LJ was a little stiff to get only the one game, and I thought his game today was quite decent in the conditions.

Then throw in a teenage CHF who, just when you think he might be due for a rest, pops up with a display of contested marking in greasy conditions like we haven't seen from a Swan in quite some time - certainly not in a young Swan.

And all this with our two most experienced and decorated KPPs missing - possibly both for good.

[Bloody Hell]

We're in a position where it's not about who we bring in, but who we leave out. Premiership teams always have great depth, and I think we're approaching that.

I have Mr. G. Rohan in our best 22 - but he's not going to get a chance when he comes good. There's going to be a few good players running around in an already dominant reserves team.

[Bloody Hell]

Shame.
I really like TDL. But he really didn't do anything against the Tiges.
White is pressing with 6 goals in the reserves.

Gotta keep TDL in. So important.

[DeadlyAkkuret]

In: Mumford (Assuming he's fit)
Out: LRT (Just for team balance)

[SCGonasunnyday]

No idea and whoever misses out will be stiff.

TDL had three shots at goal for a return of 1.1 and a rushed behind I believe and not a whole lot of possessions or tackles, BUT I thought his defensive pressure was excellent (and perhaps drawing a long bow) but it has almost been infectious since he came back - there were many times when Richmond turned it over running it out after our fwds applied great pressure and many of these do not turn up on the stat sheet. Ok we were doing that before but I'm a big fan.

You cannot drop Seaby after a BOG performance. If anything that would simply be the wrong message to send. It is very healthy to have a team where there are proven senior players in reserves as well as young talent and everyone knows they can cement a spot if they play out of their skin.

I'd favour LRT to go in exchange for a Seaby/Mumford combination with Jack into the starting side to play on Judd and Jetta to sub.

That's slack on LRT who has been good... glad its not my decision.

[SCGonasunnyday]

Oh and TDL did okay against Carlton last time he was in the team.

[Captain]

One solution is to move Goodes into midfield, play LRT forward permanently and bring in Mummy.

This means dropping a midfielder. Jetta would be most likely.

[Nich]

It wasn't really a game for the Forward line yesterday. Riewoldt was covered pretty comfortably as well compared to his normal output. I don't think we should be too harsh on TDL's output. I thought he did all he could yesterday.

[Slade]

TDL is great with his hands and crumbing the ball and is usually and excellent shot at goal - we need him in the front half - it is no surprise that in the two games we have had him there this year our forward line has looked very dangerous.

Mummy has to come back in but after Seabys last couple of games he would be difficult to drop. I think we would be better dropping LRT and place Seaby in the goalsquare - would make any opposition nervous.

Jesse should stay in the twos this week and get a second good game under his belt like he did last year when he came back in with so much confidence. He is very much a confidence player and if he ever learns to regularly take a chest mark he will be an excellent FF.

[DLBIA14]

Jetta had a stinker on the weekend. At the same time, we're playing Carlton which means legs speed is important. I would have said Seaby, but he had a brilliant game so don't know how Horse is going to work that out. TDL wasn't great, but was still solid - especially early in the game when he was chasing hard and trying to do all those little things. LRT was very quiet, but I'm at a loathe to drop him. Great dilemma to have!

Finally our injury list is shrinking! I'm so excited for the Blues game. I don't now if this is be being extremely naive, but I feel like we've got a great chance. I don't expect us to win, but I do think that we can push them right till the end and who knows what will happen when the game is in the balance?

Judd always has blinders against us, but Kizza won't go down injured this time so hopefully he can keep him to less than 25/24 possessions. That would be win in my mind considering the vein of form the eye-gouger is in this year. We need Smith to win the rematch with Betts and Goodes better beat that arrogant @@@@@ Bryce Gibbs this time. Those three matchups seem very important, becasue they effectively won the game last time.

Dry conditions at Ethiad, a scary, but exciting proposition. I'll settle for a loss as long as we give it a red, hot go. If we're proven again to be a class below, i'll resign myself to 5th place and below but if we win....along with some credibility, the top four doesn't seem so far away.

[Triple B]

In Smithy's 50 odd games for the Swans he has only been taken to the cleaners twice, both times by Eddie Betts.

Not sure there is another option though, that is not too much of a robbing Peter to pay Paul scenario.

Bird to Murphy should be a given.

[Matimbo]

KJ to swap with Jetta for the sub role, but I'd keep Jetta for late game speed. This means someone else must be omitted ... there's nobody in the backline or midfield I think we can leave out against Carlton. so I'd have to agree that LRT must be the unlucky one.

I agree with the posts that the match ups will be key. Last game against Carlton we were very competitive until Judd blew us away. If we can come out even against him, Gibbs and Betts plus win our share of other matchups I think we are in with a good chance in a close match.

[wolftone57]

The Blues play 2 big men, we need good forwards, TDL to stay. Seabs to stay. Lewie doesn't try hard enough if he is being led to the ball, he needs to give much more & be harder at the ball, he'll learn in time. Jetstar will probably get a rest but I do agree McViegh has had a few quiet ones but I didn't think him too bad this week. LRT is doing a job & doing it well & I think is versatile enough if needed down back. He may well be needed there this week as the Blues play Hampsom, Kruizer & Waite & Walker through the forward line. Three out of the four will be in the forward line at any given time. Hampson is particularly dangerous & I know only one of our players who could take him while he is in the forward line & that is LRT. We need to pick our players for the team we are playing & the Blues not only have pace but they play tall as well.