Changes for Rnd 13 V Carlton (The Mummy Returns)

[Bas]

I'd be dialling bus companies about now. I can't work out why so many here have given up on this game, unless you think we aren't playing any better than we were seven rounds ago?

We are playing slightly better than last time. Problem is that Carlton is playing significantly better and Judd didn't even rate in terms of player votes last Sunday.

Why is everyone going on about an incident in last wek's game when the player match review has long been ended.

Anyone who thinks we negate Judd and we win, haven't been watching Carlton play in the last few weeks.

[Bas]

Blakey was on SEN just after 12 today and said Mumford was playing. He also spoke well of Malceski so I reckon any suggestion he should be rested can be put to bed.

As best as I know, it has only been suggested here that Mal gets dropped. Not anywhere else.

Just like it gets suggested that Jetta and TDL are soft and get dropped.

The coaching panel will pick the best team according to the team match ups. Remember the coaching panel that picks the team each week.

The only player that should be dropped is Captain McHack. However, that won't happen.

I'm going back to ponder the significance of friendships and how much less credibility there is in the world today.

[Go Swannies]

We are playing slightly better than last time. Problem is that Carlton is playing significantly better and Judd didn't even rate in terms of player votes last Sunday.

Why is everyone going on about an incident in last wek's game when the player match review has long been ended.

Anyone who thinks we negate Judd and we win, haven't been watching Carlton play in the last few weeks.

I'd say we are playing so much better now. There's a weird historic thing where we always play as badly as the Roos when we play them. But we completely dominated Brisbane (as much as the Blues did) and completely dominated the Tigers.

[Bas]

From my perspective, we dominated the Lions for the first half then took the foot off the pedal.

We dominated the Tigers for about 3 minutes in the last quarter AFTER they hit the lead. Even then we nearly managed to lose the game.

The team is playing better now I agree without any really good form. If they could hit some serious good form in the next two games then we are in with a big chance.

The Swans have a relatively young team with enormous potential. Just might not really see that this year.

If we could win at least one of the two next games we would have everyone ranting about our top 4 potential.

[Go Swannies]

If you look at the comparative scoring shots, the Tigers were never in the game. Bad kicking by us gave them a chance but you seem to regard our short spell of accuracy (Jetstar come on down!) as the only time of dominance. I think Jack R may have a different view of relative dominance than you do. I don't think we'll beat the Blues or Pies if we kick as badly as we did last week but we will if we not only control games but kick straight too. It's great to be playing the Blues again to see how far we've come since we let the last game be ripped from our grasp. Hopefully, we're a better team that won't let it happen again.

[Bas]

If you look at the comparative scoring shots, the Tigers were never in the game.

Probably a moot point but even with all the missed goals they did hit the lead in the final quarter and could have won the game.

The question is when does a team dominate the opposition? A bit like winning the battle and losing the war if at the end of the day you kick 21 behinds and still lose the game.

I'm not sure how much this game this Saturday will show how far we have come. A great deal if we win but not so clear if we lose. A big feature of Carlton's play last Sunday was the way they attacked each contest and tackled the Lions. If we can do this for the whole game this Saturday and still lose then I would be happy. However, if the team plays like the Captian then-------------------------------------> Iron Chef and Chen Kenichi looks good entertainment!

[nomae]

I'm not sure how much this game this Saturday

*Sunday

[Bas]

*Sunday

Sunday !!!!!! oh no, what to do without the Iron Chef safety net?????? I'll IQ it and save it till then.

I got confused with the ressies game at Rooty Hill. Lots of ash in the air out there

[nomae]

Sunday !!!!!! oh no, what to do without the Iron Chef safety net?????? I'll IQ it and save it till then.

I got confused with the ressies game at Rooty Hill. Lots of ash in the air out there

Fingers crossed Iron chef wont be necessary!

[Big Al]

Sunday !!!!!! oh no, what to do without the Iron Chef safety net?????? I'll IQ it and save it till then.

I got confused with the ressies game at Rooty Hill. Lots of ash in the air out there

I'll be at Leichhardt Oval on Sunday so I'll let the Tigers play the Iron Chef role.

[Captain]

If we are too tall and they want to play 2 ruckman, then Johnson would be the one to go.

He has been amazing this year and would be very unlucky. However it would be more unfair to drop LRT who has been amazing over many years.

[Bas]

On 360 degree tonight, David King presented the following stats about Carlton:

1. No 1 Counter attack team in the comp;
2. Top 4 in applying the press;
3. An inform midfield - every player;
4. Top 3 in comp for marks in their forward 50;
5. No 1 for hard ball gets in their forward 50;
6. No 1 for tackles in their forward 50;
7. Forward structure is unique and they are in top 3 of comp for non mark goals in their forward 50.
8. If they don't beat you in the air they get you off the ground.

So the Swans have a major battle on their hands in defence and I don't think any defender is going to get dropped.

It's going to put alot of pressure on our midfield and passengers will be exposed very quickly.

The 360 panel thought that Sydney has a unique style and Mark McClure says he loves them but they are not good enough to beat the top 4 sides and will lose to both Carlton and Collingwood.

They are an honest team and beat the team below them (McClure). David King said that Sydney is not a team that you want to play in the finals because they have been playing that style for 20 weeks. If they can finish top 4 they will get through to the preliminary final.

McClure said they will lose next 2 and only the Freo game poses a problem in the next 6 weeks. That depends on who Freo get back as they beat Sydney at the SCG last year.

[Playsmart]

TDL stays because since he has come back our forward line actually resembles something that can score (smashed Brisbane and 31 scoring shots last week). Jetta as the sub because his pace could be very handy in the dying stages if he just gets the ball and runs and runs and runs.

I recalled very clearly it was TDL who set the positive mood for the Syd team at the very start in Syd Vs Brisbane game. he led at the first minutes, his trademark move. You need TDL to setup up dashing runs to space or creating movements to confuse the opponents and setup for himself or other forwards. he makes Sydney forward look more often dangeorous given oportunities. His weakness, like the most of the present other 22 players weakness can be addressed, but he is too important to create chances at forward. If he can run fast, he would develop to defensive forward as wel. Once he gaisn confidence at the top levelm his reliable scoring will bear fruits. No, TDL should be kept in the present team. I say, maceski to miss out to give him some rest in the next game Vs Caltron for his leg sake, or Jetta who has not served his quick running purpose well, or take turn to rest players. See how mumford has crashed with his constant games in past games until he injured himself. This was clearly the coach's fault. He needs to be rested in turn as well.

[Danzar]

I can think of other possibilities.
1. He is trying to follow coaching instructions to be on the spot when the ball comes out.
2. He is uncertain about how to meet the new demands being made on him.
3. He is still finding his feet at this level when in close contact.
4. He is anxious about stuffing up.
I dare say there are others I haven't canvassed. But I'd like us to stick with him because he can do things that no-one else on the team can do - e.g. that flying run down the sideline that led to Goodes's goal against North. And he seems to be getting the hang of what to do in close; did you see the neat little goal assist for Joey's Play of the Day? It's on the official site.

I did. He shows these touches of sheer brilliance that leaves me scratching my head in bewilderment. All of your points could be it (I mean, we really don't know do we) but I'm simply coming from the basis that the gaps between the times when he shows these touches of brilliance is getting wider and he just goes missing in between. He's a different player to what he was last year.

One one hand it could be uncertainty and on the other it could be laziness.

We'll see - I agree we should persist with him and reiterate my point that he should not be dropped (and nor should TDL for thes ame reasons).

[Captain]

TDL creates goals from nothing. His goal against the Tigers is a good example.

Needs to get more involved, but that is common with players who are very junior.