Prelim team selection

[Go Swannies]

I watched the ressies yesterday and think the idea of swapping Spang for Mitch is insane. Sure Spang took some easy marks (in the 2s) but he looked a lot less ready for seniors than Mitch. Likewise, the idea of dropping LRT for Grundy as our defensive forward is a pretty odd suggestion. LRT did a great job down back but he's also a well worn part of our forward structure, such as it is. It's like we're all channelling Malcolm Blight - it's time to do something different so my suggestion is we use this PF to try Sam Reid in the ruck and move Mummy to FF. Can't do any harm.

Something that will be occupying the minds of the selection panel -

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[dimelb]

Armstrong has probably been the best in the ressies of late, but can't see any change other than Grundy coming in for McGlynn. Collingwood will play 3 tall forwards. If Dawes doesn't come up, Paine will come in. So I think there are matches for all of LRT, Grundy and Richards. Johnson has covered shorter opponents in the past, and can take a Fasolo or Didak if need be. Someone needs to pick up Jolly when he goes forward, so the 4th tall could be handy. Also, one of the talls can play loose man in defence, which seems to happen a lot in finals, with a defensive mindset. Pyke is a liability in defence, as he makes too many errors under pressure, so should only play in the ruck and forward. So that leaves Reid and the Pyke and perhaps Mummy up forward. We were very ineffective bombing the ball into the forward line last time we played the Pies, so don't think it is a particularly good strategy. It's very unlikely that we will be taking many contested marks in the forward fifty. But with a few big bodies in the forward line we should have a reasonable chance of bringing the ball to ground when there are no other options. Goodes to play midfield-wing. I think most of our scoring will come from the midfield. Collingwood defence showed that it can cover a tall forward line even without Maxwell. They are more vulnerable against smaller forwards and mids moving into space. The Reid brothers will probably play on each other. I would be happy if Sam can keep his brother from getting much of the ball. How the matchups go on Harry O, Shaw and Toovey will be critical. We need to keep the pressure on them and stop them from starting drives out of their defence.

An interesting array of possibilities.
I've highlighted the "ball to ground" bit to emphasize that we need crumbers when this happens, not have everyone in the pack as often seems to happen.

[Triple B]

How the matchups go on Harry O, Shaw and Toovey will be critical. We need to keep the pressure on them and stop them from starting drives out of their defence.

Won't need to find a matchup for Toovey, he will go straight to Jets again....

[ScottH]

I thought Spangher was really disappointing yesterday in the NEAFL grand final. In a physical contest, I thought he really struggled to have a good influence (I know he spent a fair bit of the game dropping back as a loose man) and didn't do a lot, so I don't think he'll be in the mix for the Prelim team, especially considering he hasn't played a senior game all year.

I only saw the last Q. So you obviously saw more of him than me, so I'll take your word over mine.
Just an idea I had!!

[mcs]

He didn't play badly - indeed in the last quarter he tried very hard indeed. But at this level, he should be doing a lot better. The reserves really needed a big strong, physical influence like he can be to stand up and be tall - Queanbeayan really were physical and punished our toppies, and we needed our big, afl experienced players to stand up. Spangher just didn't do enough to really suggest he was ready for a call up to the Seniors.

[Doctor]

The Fox Sports News ticker is currently running a comment from Longmire that says to beat Collingwood we simply have to stay harder for longer. Pre-game Viagra all round then!

[ScottH]

The Fox Sports News ticker is currently running a comment from Longmire that says to beat Collingwood we simply have to stay harder for longer. Pre-game Viagra all round then!

Typical Doctor. Always prescribing drugs!!

[RogueSwan]

Surely if you were going to play someone as a defensive forward then LRT will play that role.

You wouldnt risk playing Grundy in a position he hasnt played for years in a game as important as this.

What he said.

Buuuuuut... then part of me thinks "for years we've lost to the Pies so maybe Reg does swing forward?"

[ScottH]

Let's try not to be predictable.
And I don't want to see Reg do an Embley.

[Xie Shan]

Re: Prelim team selection

Typical Doctor. Always prescribing drugs!!

Welcome back Scott!

[ScottH]

Welcome back Scott!

Thanks.

[Go Swannies]

Typical Doctor. Always prescribing drugs!!

But doesn't Big Al swear that there's a trainer in the Swans team who, when she runs around on the ground, has the same effect? Gotta love natural medications.

[Woodie]

But doesn't Big Al swear that there's a trainer in the Swans team who, when she runs around on the ground, has the same effect? Gotta love natural medications.

What are you saying, they grow an extra leg

[ShockOfHair]

Let's try not to be predictable.
And I don't want to see Reg do an Embley.

I think the phrase is "having an embleyism".


Longmire confirms Reg will play. Morton "a chance", McGlynn an outside chance. Somehow managed to get through press conference without a word about Armstrong, Walsh, TDL, White or Spangher.

http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7106/newsid/147865/default.aspx

[Doctor]

Typical Doctor. Always prescribing drugs!!

Haha. Well it'll also help ensure the players are standing at attention for the national anthem....