Changes for Rnd 13 V Carlton (The Mummy Returns)

[Peace]

With TDL dropped.... We will have our ruckmen resting in the forward line, Goodes to spend more time in the Midfield?

[magic.merkin]

I'm happy with the changes.

[Melbournehammer]

I'm happy with the changes.

I'm not and if the ball comes flying out of the forward 50 because we are generally speaking too tall on the day against a fast team with a great midfield, I will be reasonably disappointed. Also from what I have seen so far TDL is one of our better people to lead and mark the ball.

it also suggests that we still haven't worked out our best team and best team in light of the subs rule.

I think in light of the melbourne game that neither seaby nor Mumford will be sub, and it is unlikely that LRT or AJ on the bench offers much (other than an insurance for one of the tall defenders) then we will end up with a runner on the bench -most likely jetta again.

I think we are at risk of going too tall without a forward option that can lead and mark. I still think the game is decided by the midfield and contested ball but I'd hate to think we might win that and lose because once the bal hits the ground in our forward line it gets swept up the field with ease.

[Nich]

I'll add to that and suggest the Blues will make that little extra effort to shut down Sam and make life tough for him. Take him out of the game. That's when you need another player leading well into those small spaces to capitalise on alternative opportunities. Hopefully Benny fills that. Pretty sure he will. Would be nice to have some consistency though. TDL is a pretty handy kick and our efficiency is absolutely RUBBISH right now. We really need someone to mark and kick goals. Just is not happening this year.

[Yuri H]

Dropping TDL? Bah. The moment after I click "Post Quick Reply", I am going to fold my arms, utter a mighty "harrrumph", and sulk through the weekend.

[Go Swannies]

I'd like to have TDL there but someone had to go. And we may force the Blues to respond to our strengths - and LRT and Seaby deserve their spots on what they've shown - rather than us try to match them t o win.

[johnno]

Any chance that Shaw goes forward as he did in the game against Carlton last year?

Or will he be needed for Garlett or Betts?

Shaw will tag someone, dont who, but he'll tag all game.

[Bloody Hell]

TDL dropped. Bevan to travel as emergency.

Weak as....

Had a tough decision to make and took the easy option.

[Go Swannies]

Weak as....

Had a tough decision to make and took the easy option.

The tough decision was to drop Mal?

[ugg]

Carlton
B: Zach Tuohy, Michael Jamison, Jordan Russell
HB: Nick Duigan, Bret Thornton, Christopher Yarran
C: Marc Murphy, Bryce Gibbs, Heath Scotland
HF: Eddie Betts, Lachlan Henderson, Kade Simpson
F: Jeffrey Garlett, Shaun Hampson, Andrew Walker
Foll: Matthew Kreuzer, Mitch Robinson, Chris Judd

I/C: Andrew Carrazzo, Ryan Houlihan, David Ellard, Edward Curnow
Emg: Paul Bower, Mark Austin, Dennis Armfield

In: Ryan Houlihan
Out: Paul Bower

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

I/C: Nick Malceski, Lewis Roberts-Thomson, Mark Seaby, Lewis Jetta
Emg: Paul Bevan, Jarred Moore, Trent Dennis-Lane

In: Shane Mumford
Out: Trent Dennis-Lane

[longmile]

I'm a real fan of TDL, but I feel like this was the right choice.
Hope to see him back next week though, kicking 4 in a win over Collingwood (a man can dream cant he)

[Nich]

Mmm.....going to be an interesting game!

I know it's been said a thousand times but I really feel we are a key forward away from being real contenders. Our clearances are improving. Our tackling is superb. Our inside 50's are not too bad, we just aren't capitalising on them. Our 1%'s are second to none. Contested possessions are strong. Carlton are in for a real game on Sunday. Have no doubts. We just need scoreboard pressure to round us off! GAME ON!!!

[Melbourne_Blood]

I'd like to see LRT do a job on Jamison like he did against Merrett. Looking at their backline, we may be able to stretch them at times with Reid, Goodes, Lrt and a resting ruckman rotating through.

[Robbo]

We are too tall IMO.

[Nich]

TDL missing due to week long illness. That's the Swans line on Facebook.