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NEAFL Round 16
Eastlake Demons v Sydney Swans Reserves
Saturday 6th July 2013
Newcastle
Things are starting to get desperate for the Sydney Swans Reserves. Although they still sit atop the the Eastern Conference Ladder, a run of 3 straight losses has seen them fall back to the pack and are lying in a precarious state, being 2 games and percentage away from falling out of finals running. With 4 of the remaining 6 games against the stronger AFL reserves sides, this match looms as an important must-win game for Jared Crouch's team.
Eastlake have bounced back after a poor start to their season, losing 4 of their first 6 matches. They are in good, competitive form having triumphed in 5 of the past 6 games, all of close results with the greatest margin being 28 points against Sydney Uni.
Eastern Conference Ladder
Past Meetings
2012
R9 Reserves 22.12 (144) defeated Eastlake 5.13 (43)
The Reserves were too good for a disappointing Eastlake side who never recovered from a poor start. Down by 6 goals at quarter time, poor goalkicking snuffed out any chance of a fightback by the Demons. Mitch Morton continued his solid form with a team leading 6 goals whilst tall forwards Mark Seaby, Jesse White and Matthew Spangher all ended with 4 goals each.
Goals: Morton 6, Seaby 4, White 4, Spangher 4, Mitchell, Lockyer, Moore, Kilpatrick
Best: Seaby, Spangher, Biggs, Lewington, Meredith, Cunningham
Recent Form
Reserves
Eastlake
Last Round
Reserves 9.3 (57) defeated by Brisbane Lions Reserves 19.11 (125) @ Blacktown International Sports Park
Goals: Cunningham 2, Membrey 2, Towers 2, Lycakis, Marsh, Davis
Best: Cunningham, Lloyd, Armstrong, Wray
Eastlake 14.6 (90) defeated by Ainslie 16.9 (105) @ Star Track Oval
Goals: Roulstone 5, Armstrong 3, Bruce 2, O'Dwyer, Stoyanoff, Wiles, Mardling
Best: Ryan, Armstrong, McMahopn, Van Meurs, Roulstone
Team List
Listed players
Changes
In: White (seniors)
Out:
The inclusion of White is especially important as the Swans have been running around without a recognised ruckman in their last 3 games, all of which have been losses. Xavier Richards was expected to be an in but injured a quad in training.
Academy Players/Topups
In: Avis, Coughlan, Dawes, Delahunty, Eddy, Erickson, Fleming, Lewis, Lloyd, Mumford, Polglase, Spinks, Webster
Out: Mitch CRAWFORD, Jack DAVIS, James DUNN, David LYCAKIS, Jack McKINLAY, Brendan NORTON, Levi SANDS, Nicolas SHAW, Matthew VICIC, Jordan WEIR, Stephen WRAY
2 to be omitted.
All the topups named are Swans Academy members from the local area and are all playing their first Swans game, with the exception of Jay Lewis who is a former scholarship holder and past topup.
Reserves leading goalkickers
For full list: 2013 Goalkickers - RWOwiki
Reserves leading votegetters
For full list: 2013 Best Votes - RWOwiki
Eastlake Demons Squad
In: Boden
Out: Jake GUMLEY
The names O'Dwyer, Brabazon and Bruce should be familiar to regular watchers of the Reserves. Braba missed 2 months of football after suffering a serious injury against Queanbeyan and this will be his 4th game back. O'Dwyer has been collecting plenty of possessions in the midfield, while Bruce has been playing in his usual forward spot but has not hit the same form as in the past 2 years. All 3 will require cloes attention from the Swans.
Dean Roulstone leads the Demons goalkicking this year, including a matchwinning haul of 9 against Redland 3 weeks ago. He has been well complemented by youngster Sam Mardling who has kicked 21 goals in his 12 games. Other players in good form include utility John Van Meurs, ruckman Chad Gibson and defender Xavier McMahon.
NEAFL Round 16
Eastlake Demons v Sydney Swans Reserves
Saturday 6th July 2013
Newcastle
Things are starting to get desperate for the Sydney Swans Reserves. Although they still sit atop the the Eastern Conference Ladder, a run of 3 straight losses has seen them fall back to the pack and are lying in a precarious state, being 2 games and percentage away from falling out of finals running. With 4 of the remaining 6 games against the stronger AFL reserves sides, this match looms as an important must-win game for Jared Crouch's team.
Eastlake have bounced back after a poor start to their season, losing 4 of their first 6 matches. They are in good, competitive form having triumphed in 5 of the past 6 games, all of close results with the greatest margin being 28 points against Sydney Uni.
Eastern Conference Ladder
Past Meetings
2012
R9 Reserves 22.12 (144) defeated Eastlake 5.13 (43)
The Reserves were too good for a disappointing Eastlake side who never recovered from a poor start. Down by 6 goals at quarter time, poor goalkicking snuffed out any chance of a fightback by the Demons. Mitch Morton continued his solid form with a team leading 6 goals whilst tall forwards Mark Seaby, Jesse White and Matthew Spangher all ended with 4 goals each.
Goals: Morton 6, Seaby 4, White 4, Spangher 4, Mitchell, Lockyer, Moore, Kilpatrick
Best: Seaby, Spangher, Biggs, Lewington, Meredith, Cunningham
Recent Form
Reserves
Eastlake
Last Round
Reserves 9.3 (57) defeated by Brisbane Lions Reserves 19.11 (125) @ Blacktown International Sports Park
Goals: Cunningham 2, Membrey 2, Towers 2, Lycakis, Marsh, Davis
Best: Cunningham, Lloyd, Armstrong, Wray
Eastlake 14.6 (90) defeated by Ainslie 16.9 (105) @ Star Track Oval
Goals: Roulstone 5, Armstrong 3, Bruce 2, O'Dwyer, Stoyanoff, Wiles, Mardling
Best: Ryan, Armstrong, McMahopn, Van Meurs, Roulstone
Team List
Listed players
Changes
In: White (seniors)
Out:
The inclusion of White is especially important as the Swans have been running around without a recognised ruckman in their last 3 games, all of which have been losses. Xavier Richards was expected to be an in but injured a quad in training.
Academy Players/Topups
In: Avis, Coughlan, Dawes, Delahunty, Eddy, Erickson, Fleming, Lewis, Lloyd, Mumford, Polglase, Spinks, Webster
Out: Mitch CRAWFORD, Jack DAVIS, James DUNN, David LYCAKIS, Jack McKINLAY, Brendan NORTON, Levi SANDS, Nicolas SHAW, Matthew VICIC, Jordan WEIR, Stephen WRAY
2 to be omitted.
All the topups named are Swans Academy members from the local area and are all playing their first Swans game, with the exception of Jay Lewis who is a former scholarship holder and past topup.
Reserves leading goalkickers
- Mitch Morton 26 (5)
- Jesse White 22 (8)
- Tommy Walsh 21 (6)
For full list: 2013 Goalkickers - RWOwiki
Reserves leading votegetters
- Jake Lloyd 29 (12)
- Jed Lamb 24 (7)
- Tommy Walsh 19 (6)
For full list: 2013 Best Votes - RWOwiki
Eastlake Demons Squad
In: Boden
Out: Jake GUMLEY
The names O'Dwyer, Brabazon and Bruce should be familiar to regular watchers of the Reserves. Braba missed 2 months of football after suffering a serious injury against Queanbeyan and this will be his 4th game back. O'Dwyer has been collecting plenty of possessions in the midfield, while Bruce has been playing in his usual forward spot but has not hit the same form as in the past 2 years. All 3 will require cloes attention from the Swans.
Dean Roulstone leads the Demons goalkicking this year, including a matchwinning haul of 9 against Redland 3 weeks ago. He has been well complemented by youngster Sam Mardling who has kicked 21 goals in his 12 games. Other players in good form include utility John Van Meurs, ruckman Chad Gibson and defender Xavier McMahon.
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