Changes for Rnd 22 V The Saints

[Donners]

There must be something wrong with McGlynn and Bolton. They are working hard, but are well down on their early-season form.

Not sure if a rest would help, but they're struggling.

[longmile]

There must be something wrong with McGlynn and Bolton. They are working hard, but are well down on their early-season form.

Not sure if a rest would help, but they're struggling.

After our loss to Collingwood our season hasn't been the same after our great start. We've only won 3 from 9 in the second half.

[swansprincess]

Ins and outs don't really matter. We played basically the same team as the ones who almost rolled Collingwood earlier in the year. The difference between now and then, is heart and spirit. None of the players wearing the red and white today (bar a few ie. Goodes, Richards, Mumford) looking like the were proud to be wearing the bloods colors, nor did they really try and win the game at any stage. I don't even know what to think, but honestly, I'd say our year is over. And based on todays efforts, probably our reign of never really dropping off as contenders from the last 8 years or more, is gone too.

[MattW]

We looked very old and slow today. Bolton, ROK, Kennelly, and McVeigh are liabilities with their lack of pace. Add Bird and Parker and we're carrying too many that aren't quick enough. Sam's not that quick either and has been caught out the last few weeks.

I agree that it's time to bite the bullet with some older guys. I get the feeling they will drop Kennelly this time; the call on Rohan has been made really quickly by Longmire and Kennelly is obviously the most deficient of our running backs. I can't see Kennelly getting a contract for next year; no time for sentiment. Not getting enough from McVeigh, Jack, McGlynn and ROK, and haven't all year. Has ROK contract for next year? If not, I'm not sure he'll get one. McVeigh's captaincy should only last a year.

I don't think they'll drop Shaw or McGlynn because we need their pace. We really need Jetta's pace, but his lack of pressure more than negates it.

Good players today: Mummy, Mattner, Joey K. Hanners got a lot but squandered it often. Teddy tried hard.

I wonder how Pyke went today.

What about:

IN: Gordon, Rohan
OUT: Jetta Kennelly

Smokies: Lamb and Spangher

[MattW]

Sorry, Meredith has to go as well. Perhaps keep Jetta in for a last chance at it this year.

[Robbo]

Sorry, Meredith has to go as well. Perhaps keep Jetta in for a last chance at it this year.

You for real? Meredith was easily better than Jetta today and Jetta has had 10 times as many chances than Meredith has had.

Out: Jetta, McGlynn, LRT, Kennelly

In: Rohan, Gordon, Malceski, Moore

[Gary]

McGlyn played beyond any reasonable expectations last year...but very sporadic this year...not getting the ball nearly as much / enough...and Kennedy (though strong today) has not matched year one either. Both have suspect disposal which has been hidden until recently with McGlynn...they were not let go for nothing nad will not take us far

[Melbournehammer]

McGlyn played beyond any reasonable expectations last year...but very sporadic this year...not getting the ball nearly as much / enough...and Kennedy (though strong today) has not matched year one either. Both have suspect disposal which has been hidden until recently with McGlynn...they were not let go for nothing nad will not take us far

It might help mcglynn if he wasn't played as a six foot five power forward. The number of times we seem to chip passes onto his head with a tall defender bearing down on him is just astounding. It's as though the team has been told that he plays tall...

[Big Al]

Ins: Rohan,Malceski,Nipper,Lamb

Outs: Didn't see the game so the 4 crappy players today.

Pyke should come in the week after after another Reserves hit out.

[Rob-bloods]

How come Meredith comes in to a crap team performance and gets dropped? he deserves another chance about 14 others don't...

[The Big Cat]

Rohan for Jetta. Jetta has speed but doesn't use it either to get out on his own, get to contests, run down opponents, or blow up his man. I think Seaby may be a better alternative to LRT as a resting ruckman/forward

[robamiee]

Jetta and Kennelly have to go this week.
like to see Rohan and Lamb come in and seaby as well....

[wedge.maverick]

For anyone that was at Queanbeyan today the little fella in the yellow boots might be a chance of getting a game in the seniors.
Draft him now.

[Big Al]

For anyone that was at Queanbeyan today the little fella in the yellow boots might be a chance of getting a game in the seniors.
Draft him now.

Wearing the Swans No4 jersey??? the little tyke I saw was tireless in kicking the footy around wasn't he.

[MattW]

You for real? Meredith was easily better than Jetta today and Jetta has had 10 times as many chances than Meredith has had.

Out: Jetta, McGlynn, LRT, Kennelly

In: Rohan, Gordon, Malceski, Moore

Meredith had 7 possessions to Jetta's 6. The difference between the two is what they potentially offer. Meredith is not that quick, he doesn't get much ball, and he's not that hard over it - observations not just from yesterday's game. Jetta has speed, which we really need, thus I can see the temptation to play him. He looked to have turned it around two and three weeks ago, but I agree that he was terrible yesterday.

I doubt they'll play Moore, incidentally. Lack of speed is one of our main problems. They're also not going to drop LRT without a plan for second ruckman. Longmire mentioned Pyke at the press conference; if he's fit, maybe they'll rush him back.