NAB Cup Round 3 - Swans v Essendon
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So Harry seems to be the only young 'un that could surprise by making the Round 1 squad. Will be interesting to see how he fares Friday but he would still have to be considered an outsider considering our depth. I guess if he puts in a good performance he'll give himself every chance. I thought Lockyer could be a smoky for round 1 but perhaps not - and Mitchell would have possibly been in the frame except for injury. Two things that work in Harry's favour for round 1 would be that its against GWS, and he also seems to be a decent fit for the sub spot. I'll watch his performance with interest on Friday night. Thank goodness for Fox...
Also interested to gauge the performances of Seaby, Morton, Everitt, Walsh, White, Pyke, Moore and Nipper, as the other 20 in Friday's squad should all conceivably play round 1, so if Hanners makes it back, that would leave just 1 spot to fill. I'm not considering team balance vs GWS because, frankly, I don't think it will really matter.Comment
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It will be good to see how Jarred Moore plays and how fast. This is going to be a tough year for him, particularly as there are a few players with eyes on his spot in the team and they are quick, skilled and able to kick long. Moore is tough as nails and works hard. But the game requires speed. He was off the pace last year and with injuries he fell back. I am pretty sure he is off or near off contract at year-end. By reports, he worked hard on his speed over the pre-season but the quality and pace of the Swans right now is demonstrably higher than ever before and I fear that unless he improves on his quick, he will be joining Everitt, Seaby and possibly LRT (sorry everyone) in the departure lounge.The man who laughs has not yet heard the terrible newsComment
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Harry's start has been nothing short of sensational. I rated young Biggs in the Intra but he didn't seem to be able to stand up to the real game pressure. Lockyer is a bit short on too and needs a few games in the Two's yet. But Harry is a revelation and I can see why people were comparing him to Paul Kelly. It is that hunch the shoulders and take off like the clappers look.Comment
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Leave poor Jesse alone nobody needs to hit anyone over the head with a spanner to get Harry in. He can already come in.Comment
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It will be good to see how Jarred Moore plays and how fast. This is going to be a tough year for him, particularly as there are a few players with eyes on his spot in the team and they are quick, skilled and able to kick long. Moore is tough as nails and works hard. But the game requires speed. He was off the pace last year and with injuries he fell back. I am pretty sure he is off or near off contract at year-end. By reports, he worked hard on his speed over the pre-season but the quality and pace of the Swans right now is demonstrably higher than ever before and I fear that unless he improves on his quick, he will be joining Everitt, Seaby and possibly LRT (sorry everyone) in the departure lounge.Comment
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Jarrad is unlucky to have been born into the wrong era of football. He would have been a sensation 20 years ago and potentially captain of the side. Unfortunately today someone his size needs blistering pace and the opposition tackling is too good to break unless you are a Chris Judd. He will be a fantastic Captain Coach of a good lower standard side where his lack of pace won't matter.He will probably play and be well paid till he is 40 + too!
An assistant /developement coaching role at the Swans seems highly feasible.Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect... MTComment
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Let's wait and see what 2012 holds for Jarrod before we consign him to the coaching ranks. He's here pretty much for depth at the moment but if he has worked on his pace and fitness base, we wouldn't need too many guys to go down (Hanners and ROK already have, remember) for him to be a perfectly suitable option up forward with a bit of a run thru midfield thrown in. I still hold out some hope for him in our team, especially providing that structure up forward that was much needed plenty of times in 2011...Comment
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