Swannies vs Geelong Preview

[Nico]

I would be surprised if Armstrong and Malceski were both selected - especially against Geelong. It seems to me they are too similar (in both their strengths and weaknesses).

Not sure that I have spotted Armstrong's weaknesses yet. I suspect we have struck gold with him. On last weeks game I can't see him being dropped.

[ernie koala]

Massive, massive game. We have played really well at the scg this year and hopefully if we play the first 3 quarters against the dons against the cats we should win. It will be a tight battle and they match up well against us. Hopefully goodesy comes back he will be a massive inclusion and if we win the midfield battle and get it to Kizza and Jetts to break the lines we can hopefully get a win. Teddy and Grundy will take care of hawkins and podisadly just like they did against Hurley and Crameri and run off our backline with shawy and smithy will be crucial.

Shaw Richards Johnson


Smith Grundy Mattner


Jetta Kennedy Jack


O'keefe Reid Mcveigh


Mcglynn Goodes Roberts-Thompson


Ruck: Mumford, Hannebery, Bolton


I/C: Malceski, TDL, Armstrong

Bird is way up the pecking order (pun intended) above Malceski!
IMO, Pyke will play.
No idea who they will sub this week.

[Beerman]

Not sure that I have spotted Armstrong's weaknesses yet. I suspect we have struck gold with him. On last weeks game I can't see him being dropped.

I hope we have struck gold, but I'm not selling my possessions and moving to the goldfields just yet.

According to the AFL website he laid two tackles in the Essendon game, one fewer than the much maligned Malceski who only played half the game. (Although Mal's problem seems to be disposal effectiveness rather than tackling lately). Mattner and Smith both laid 4. Armstrong doesn't seem to be built for tackling either, but if Jetta can make a tackle with his toothpick arms then anyone can I guess.

I'm not saying he's soft, but it might be an area he can work on. He certainly played well against Essendon and I don't think it's helpful to developing players to have them in and out of the side all the time.

On another note, how quickly do the members general admission seats fill up? This is the first home game I can get to all year and I want to get a good seats for the family. What time would people suggest getting there?

[SPC]

I really have liked the look of the forward line structure in the last few weeks with Mummy or Pyke resting in the square, even with the much maligned ins we had last week (Everitt & Mal). So I would like to keep Pyke & Mummy where they are, bring McGlynn & (if fit) Goodes back in for the ins from last week. If Goodes isnt 100%, I would prefer to keep Everitt on the wing as I think he adds a bit of speed and good kick from out wide.

Its also critical that what ever the starting side is each week (based on size of ground, match ups, etc) that the 4 on the interchange can add run to the midfield. I would be rotating all of the midfielders thru the sub role over the season based on need for rest.

Armstrong Richards Johnson


Smith Grundy Mattner


Jetta Kennedy Jack


Goodes O'keefe Reid

TDL Pyke Roberts-Thompson


Ruck: Mumford, Hannebery, Bolton


I/C: Shaw, Mcveigh, Bird, McGlynn (sub - not sure)