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  • sfan
    Warming the Bench
    • May 2003
    • 487
    #1

    McVeigh on half back flank

    I think the last 3-4 weeks by Jarrod McVeigh are the best I have seen him play. He makes great decision, his disposal is first class and he has great run. Happy for him to stay there no that Mitchell has come in to the midfield. Takes the pressure on Shaw coming back too early.
    Tags: flank, half, mcveigh
    • RogueSwan
      McVeigh for Brownlow
      • Apr 2003
      • 4602
      #2
      Jarrad is quite flexible as he can also play in the half forward kicking and assisting goals. But for now, as you say, he is great across the half back working wonderfully with the Eski.
      "Fortunately, this is the internet, so knowing nothing is no obstacle to having an opinion!." Beerman 18-07-2017

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        • Auntie.Gerald
          Veterans List
          • Oct 2009
          • 6477
          #3
          im still having trouble coming back to earth

          Macca this year and last is like the epicentre of the team

          his structure and vision is quite complete right now !

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          im still having trouble coming back to earth

          Macca this year and last is like the epicentre of the team

          his structure and vision is quite complete right now !
          "be tough, only when it gets tough"

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            • Bloody Hell
              Senior Player
              • Oct 2006
              • 3085
              #4
              It's no coincidence his move to half back has coincided with the Swans dominance. I hope he stays there.

              Generally the Swans play with 7 defenders in the team. Usually 3 tall, 4 med/small.

              See what happens...

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              It's no coincidence his move to half back has coincided with the Swans dominance. I hope he stays there.

              Generally the Swans play with 7 defenders in the team. Usually 3 tall, 4 med/small.

              See what happens...
              The eternal connundrum "what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object" was finally solved when David Hasselhoff punched himself in the face.

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                • Xie Shan
                  Senior Player
                  • Jan 2003
                  • 2929
                  #5
                  It's arguably opened up a spot for Mitchell in the middle, so working out well!

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                    • Ajn
                      Draft Scout
                      • Jan 2003
                      • 711
                      #6
                      Has been put there to fill gap, I think it will be permanent based on the success of the move.
                      Has great delivery skills and sets up alot of attacks. replaces Marty and now shaw has time to find fitness and form to get his spot back.

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                      Has been put there to fill gap, I think it will be permanent based on the success of the move.
                      Has great delivery skills and sets up alot of attacks. replaces Marty and now shaw has time to find fitness and form to get his spot back.
                      Staying ahead of the game...

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                        • Dosser
                          Just wild about Harry
                          • Mar 2011
                          • 1833
                          #7
                          Yes, I think this move has been the key for us. We saw what happened when the opposition put a defensive forward on Esky - we lost all our drive and got toweled up. Now that we have Macca down there as well, the opposition has to make a decision as to whether they go with two defensive half forwards or not. To do so would diminish their scoring power by not allowing the ball past the forward line, but to not do so means that we attack from the HB line and set up a slingshot. Not a good decision for an opposition coach to have to make.
                          Note what has happened in recent weeks: stats show that the other teams get it into our 50 regularly but do not necessarily result in a score. This is because they are having to defend in their own 50, not attack. Ah, sunny days...

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                          Yes, I think this move has been the key for us. We saw what happened when the opposition put a defensive forward on Esky - we lost all our drive and got toweled up. Now that we have Macca down there as well, the opposition has to make a decision as to whether they go with two defensive half forwards or not. To do so would diminish their scoring power by not allowing the ball past the forward line, but to not do so means that we attack from the HB line and set up a slingshot. Not a good decision for an opposition coach to have to make.
                          Note what has happened in recent weeks: stats show that the other teams get it into our 50 regularly but do not necessarily result in a score. This is because they are having to defend in their own 50, not attack. Ah, sunny days...

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                            • Ludwig
                              Veterans List
                              • Apr 2007
                              • 9359
                              #8
                              The back 7 are working so well, I wouldn't bring in Shaw even if fit. Shaw can play the defensive forward role that Bird usually plays and let Bird play more in the midfield.

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                                • ernie koala
                                  Senior Player
                                  • May 2007
                                  • 3251
                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by Ludwig
                                  The back 7 are working so well, I wouldn't bring in Shaw even if fit. Shaw can play the defensive forward role that Bird usually plays and let Bird play more in the midfield.
                                  Then who do you drop from the midfield?

                                  If we don't get any more significant injuries, it's going to be painful seeing well performing players get squeezed out for the likes of Shaw, LRT, Reid, Tippett
                                  Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect... MT

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                                    • mcs
                                      Travelling Swannie!!
                                      • Jul 2007
                                      • 8166
                                      #10
                                      Originally posted by Ludwig
                                      The back 7 are working so well, I wouldn't bring in Shaw even if fit. Shaw can play the defensive forward role that Bird usually plays and let Bird play more in the midfield.
                                      I think once Shaw has match fitness, he'll come straight back in. It'll be super harsh on whoever drops out of the 22, but he is too important. He gives a third different option out of the back. You've got Malceski's good delivery, at the moment McVeigh's clear head and logical ball use, but with Shaw you get someone willing to take the line on and run hard. He is too good not to be in the team imo.
                                      "You get the feeling that like Monty Python's Black Knight, the Swans would regard amputation as merely a flesh wound."

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