Changes for Rnd 11 v Crows.

[Ruck'n'Roll]

Will the last Swan KPP please stand up

The injury/unavailability toll on our KPP's is getting ridiculous, AJ, DirtyKurt, Walsh, LRT, Sammy.

Although I suspect we won't do so, if we did decide to replace Walsh with a tall, our choices are currently Lockyer, Membrey (both of whom have showed talent in the 2's) and dare I say it . . . . Jessie!

Speaking of underwhelming players, and in view of my disdain for his earlier efforts, I think in all fairness I should acknowledge how well 'Dre is doing as a 3rd tall defender. Well done!

As for this week, I suspect we'll go small, and bring back Lamb.

[Nico]

We forget we have one very handy tall, mobile forward: name, Adam Goodes. A reasonable decoy for our other forwards. Just give him time, he might well be a champion footballer.

[caj23]

(boroboy)
Both coaches and players have recently made it clear that the best 22 get picked each week, irrespective of their positions.

If anyone on this board seriously thinks Jesse is in our best 22 then you need to have a long, hard think about your footy....

So what was Tommy Walsh doing in the team on Saturday night then?

[0918330512]

We forget we have one very handy tall, mobile forward: name, Adam Goodes. A reasonable decoy for our other forwards. Just give him time, he might well be a champion footballer.

A forward, albeit tall, fast, mobile & strong, who struggles with accuracy from a set shot. As a forward, he is a champion midfielder

[0918330512]

[I]
So what was Tommy Walsh doing in the team on Saturday night then?

Ensuring that Jesse gets another chance, by outing himself for the rest of the season with that hammy injury

Get better Tommy
Good luck Jesse

[Matimbo]

Walsh's season over as Swans' injuries grow - AFL.com.au

Shaw no chance this weekend, Marty no certainty according to this report.

[Ludwig]

Freo have been playing without any tall forwards. Chris Mayne, who's not much bigger than Morton was their FF. They pulled the plug on the 2nd ruckman at halftime vs. Adelaide. They won the game. I know the conditions suited Freo and smaller players, but I wouldn't mind seeing little guys running around Rutten, Talia and Otten.

Mummy looked good in the ruck last week and I suspect will do most of the ruckwork, leaving Pyke to play more of a forward role. We have Goodesy floating about and Morton can play taller than his actual height would suggest. Morton has done okay with taller opponents on him.

We did fine last week without another tall forward. I would bring in Lamb or Armstrong as the only change, probably as the sub. I wouldn't mind seeing Lamb get a start and have Jude as sub. We should try to get some more gametime into the next reserves players in the queue. You never know when you might need them.

[dimelb]

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We did fine last week without another tall forward. I would bring in Lamb or Armstrong as the only change, probably as the sub. I wouldn't mind seeing Lamb get a start and have Jude as sub. We should try to get some more gametime into the next reserves players in the queue. You never know when you might need them.

I like this idea.

[mcs]

I think it will be Jesse in - unless the weather is dodgy in Adelaide. We looked good after Walsh went off on Saturday with an additional midfielder, but the conditions were very suited to it, as Essendon found to their detriment. If its a dry day in Adelaide, I'd be very surprised if we don't replace Walsh with another tall.

[ernie koala]

The change I'd like to see, on a regular basis, is Bolton as the sub.

He could come in early, if there was an injury, and play his usual role.

Or coming in late, his experience would be great, particularly in a tight game.

If he was subbed regularly (ie every 2nd or third week) it would help his longevity no end...And a fresh Jude come finals would be a bonus.

[barry]

Yeah, the dogs have been using giaseracusa as the sub

[jetts32]

Round 11 ins and outs?

The only obvious one would probably be Walsh out, White in?
Hope White can kick a few goals if he comes in.
Also hope Mitchell stays in and gets a full game? That'll be great too see.
Although sadly he'll probably start as sub again.
Thoughts?

[ernie koala]

Hey Jetts there is already a thread..."changes round 11"...Put your 2 cents worth in there.

BTW, agree White will almost certainly come in...like it or not....I think Mitchell might get a start this week...

Horse said as much today.

As for sub...who knows.

[jetts32]

Thanks! Didn't see it!

[jetts32]

Some of you guys are a bit harsh on White, in the one game he played he did better than Walsh in a game and a quarter.
You'd think we need a tall down there, otherwise why would recruit Tippet if you're fine going small? Haha