TLM Count - Round 16-17

[ScottH]

Round 16 v Gold Coast, Carrara

Brownlow Medal 3:Ryan OKeefe (SY) 2:Jarrad McVeigh (SY) 1:Luke Parker (SY)

The swans unveiled Matthew Spangher for his first swans games, and Luke Parker received his first ever Brownlow Vote. The only serious question about this game was if G Ablett Jnr would be contained as he normally has ripped us apart in previous games with Geelong. Turned out to be a fizzer as McGlynn shadowed him initially and then he injured his knee and was subbed off early in the 2nd. With a new look forward line with Spangher, Parker and LRT up forward, they combined with Reid to open up and fairly handy lead in the 1st qtr and then extend it at every change, to run out comfortable winners.

Swans by 70. 3 goals each to McVeigh and Reid. O'Keefe(31), McVeigh(27) and Parker(26) led the way with disposals.

8-6-1

TLM Votes
5 Sam Reid
4 Ryan O'Keefe
3 Luke Parker
2 Jarrad McVeigh
1 Ted Richards




(36 Voters, 13 players received votes)


Round 17 v Fremantle, SCG

Brownlow Medal 3:Nathan Fyfe (FR) 2:Jarrad McVeigh (SY) 1:Lewis Roberts-Thomson (SY)

After a tight first qtr, the Dockers opened up the game with 3 goals in a row, before the swans steadied before the main break. 2 goals to LRT early in the 3rd and the difference was 2 points, but then the flood gates, and heavens, opened with 6 unanswered dockers goals. What seemed an unbeatable lead, was easily hauled in, as a different swans team came out at the last change. 5 unanswered goals, and they trailed by 6 points late in the game. 80 seconds left and a free to Lower gifted them a goal, after a free and 50m penalty against Kennelly. Now time was against the Swans.

Dockers by 11 points. 3 goals to LRT, and 24 touches to Kennedy, McVeigh(including 12 tackles and a brilliant snap) and Hannebery.
And the Umpires had a terrific game.

8-7-1.

TLM Votes
5 Dan Hannebery
4 Jarrad McVeigh
3 Ted Richards
2 Lewis Roberts-Thomson
1 Luke Parker



(31 Voters, 14 players received votes)

Leaderboard after 16 rounds

27 Jude Bolton
26 Adam Goodes
25 Ryan O'Keefe
23 Josh Kennedy
19 Ted Richards
15 Jarrad McVeigh
15 Dan Hannebery
14 Shane Mumford
11 Nick J. Smith
10 Ben McGlynn
8 Sam Reid
7 Craig Bird
7 Mark Seaby
6 Heath Grundy
5 Alex Johnson
5 Martin Mattner
5 Rhyce Shaw
4 Luke Parker
4 Nick Malceski
3 Kieren Jack
2 Lewis Roberts-Thomson
2 Tadhg Kennelly


Bolton, Goodes and now O'Keefe fill the top 3 spots. 4 points still separate the top 4.

[GoRhino]

Unfortunately, I missed a large part of the season due to travelling. The votes I submited were often on the basis of radio coverage received in remote areas and maybe were not up to scratch . It would seem the count to this point without the benefit of seeing all games, represents a fairly accurate portrayal of our "best" performers. I would be interested to hear the view of other Voters. I'm enjoying the Count and the comments provided. Thanks.

[CureTheSane]

Expect Goodsie to romp it in from here....

[Primmy]

Not much love being shown for Rhyce! Just as well the coaches understand him.

[aardvark]

Expect Goodsie to romp it in from here....

Probably right but I reckon JPK is still a chance......

[Swansinger]

Not much love being shown for Rhyce! Just as well the coaches understand him.

But , unlike in the Bobby , plenty being shown (as you 'n me predicted) for Jubba.
Just as well the fans appreciate him !