Changes for the Prelim Final v Fremantle

[ScottH]

Have we won yet??

[DK_]

You have three ins and only two outs.
Whilst it would be great to have an extra player out there on Saturday, the AFL frown on it and we got in trouble last time we tried

Rohan replaces one of the Mcveighs that played on Sat night

[Wazza]

I agree. I thought Williams did nothing at all last week. Didn't even notice him on the ground that's how bad he was.

haha I was in recovery mode with massive hangover ... change Williams - Mitchell

Cheers

[Ajn]

IN Ben McGlynn, LRT, Gary Rohan]

The swans don't make left field selections

The only players picked this week will be player's, that have played in last few weeks or can play finals.

Rohan will play as sub and give us some run in the last.

that about it?

Biggs and Cunningham weren't left field?

Left field will give us an edge against a Freo that plan within an inch of it's life
Towers swapped for Tippett, gives a mobile FWD option
I think Towers brings something, big body, quick and great disposal....three things Armstrong doesn't have
Rohan for Mitch, fwd pressure

I think our best chance comes with speed,
Rohan and Towers IN,
Mitch, Tipp OUT

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haha I was in recovery mode with massive hangover ... change Williams - Mitchell

Cheers

Glad I'm not missing anything, there were 10 replies that didn't even bat an eye lid at Williams name

[dimelb]

Biggs and Cunningham weren't left field?

Left field will give us an edge against a Freo that plan within an inch of it's life
Towers swapped for Tippett, gives a mobile FWD option
I think Towers brings something, big body, quick and great disposal....three things Armstrong doesn't have
Rohan for Mitch, fwd pressure

I think our best chance comes with speed,
Rohan and Towers IN,
Mitch, Tipp OUT

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Glad I'm not missing anything, there were 10 replies that didn't even bat an eye lid at Williams name

I think they were taking the micheal.

[Number 43]

I like the idea of Membrey for Tippett. Just might work.

[DK_]

Have we won yet??

We're almost there. Now keep it down in the back. I don't want to hear any more fighting!

[Untamed Snark]

We're almost there. Now keep it down in the back. I don't want to hear any more fighting!

Gonna turn this premiership defence right around and go home?

[DamY]

haha I was in recovery mode with massive hangover ... change Williams - Mitchell

Cheers

I thought I was going crazy, or Williams was a nickname for someone else!

[annew]

Swans have nothing to lose this weekend and go in with the least pressure of all 4 remaining clubs as no one expects them to win. Hawthorn have heaps of pressure and Freo too.

[SwansBloke]

Doc Larkins has put up his prognosis for the prelims:

Doc Larkins' injury list: finals week three - AFL.com.au

Sydney Swans
Player Injury Estimated Return
Adam Goodes Knee Season
Lewis Jetta Shin soreness Available
Alex Johnson Knee Season
Harrison Marsh Hamstring Season
Ben McGlynn Calf Test
Tom Mitchell Ankle Season
Ryan O'Keefe Ankle Test
Sam Reid Quad Season
Lewis Roberts-Thomson Knee Available
Gary Rohan Leg soreness Test
Rhyce Shaw Knee Season
Kurt Tippett Knee In doubt
Tommy Walsh Hamstring Season

The Doc says: The Swans have the biggest concerns after they picked up some new injuries from Saturday night. Tippett is the disappointing one because they were confident after the match he was going to recover from the strain of the ligaments in his fibular joint on the lateral side of his knee. McVeigh had a similar injury the week before and they got him up pretty well but the Swans have conceded Tippett won't be risked this week. He was a little bit sore before the match and suffered an aggravation early in the game, which is the difference. He's a big loss and based on normal recovery I'd expect him to be available should the Swans go through. Mitchell has required ankle reconstruction surgery following the nasty injury from the weekend and won't be available. McGlynn, who developed calf soreness after the qualifying final and missed the semi-final, would only be a 50-50 chance and would need to impress at training this week. O'Keefe had a minor ankle scare in the last minute of the game but pulled up well the day after and will be available to play. Roberts-Thomson hasn't played seniors since he needed an arthroscope for patella and cartilage problems after round three. He returned to the NEAFL last week but will be well below senior match conditioning. Jetta has benefited from playing the extra time and his shin soreness was less this week than it was after the previous week's game.


Fremantle
Player Injury Estimated Return
Kepler Bradley Knee Season
Jonathon Griffin Knee Season
Garrick Ibbotson Achilles Test
Michael Johnson Calf Test
Sam Menegola Knee Season
Viv Michie Knee Season
Anthony Morabito Knee Season
Clancee Pearce Achilles Season
Hayden Schloithe Ankle Season
Tanner Smith Shoulder Season
Nick Suban Ankle Test

The Doc says: With the advantage of the week off, even though Suban was subbed out of the qualifying final, it's unlikely he'll be limited and should be able to train freely this week. Johnson has missed since round 22 but is now in week four so I'd expect that his calf should be ready - he'll have to get through a training session to convince them but he should come in. Ibbotson remains an outside chance ? he's had the long-term Achilles issue and I wouldn't expect they'd put him in for a prelim.

[Flying South]

I agree. We need to hit them hard early and create score board pressure. That will take the crowd out somewhat and cause their players to play under pressure and make poor decisions. Tippett must be replaced by another goalkicker, so I would bring in membrey or towers. Our 2 leading goal kickers (besides morton) in the ressies. Mitchell needs to be replaced by another midfielder to allow rok and parker to play forward, so I would be looking at Lloyd or lambs. Though I like the idea of bringing experience into the team, we can't afford any half fit players on the big perth ground so I think we need to look past mcglynn and lrt.

[BillyRayCypress]

I agree. We need to hit them hard early and create score board pressure. That will take the crowd out somewhat and cause their players to play under pressure and make poor decisions. Tippett must be replaced by another goalkicker, so I would bring in membrey or towers. Our 2 leading goal kickers (besides morton) in the ressies. Mitchell needs to be replaced by another midfielder to allow rok and parker to play forward, so I would be looking at Lloyd or lambs. Though I like the idea of bringing experience into the team, we can't afford any half fit players on the big perth ground so I think we need to look past mcglynn and lrt.

Lloyd can't play as he is a rookie. Totally agree with your opinion on not bringing in half fit players but after last Saturday night, who knows who is half fit or not. Not even the players themselves if you think Tippet said he was right to play.

[johnno]

Just a bit of trivia for this game.

I believe this is the first time, since joining us, Mumford will ruck against Sandilands.

I'm pretty sure when Mumford's played against Freo in the past, Sandilands has been out injured and when Sandilands has played against us, Mumford has been out injured or suspended.....and Pyke has done very well I might add.

Will be interesting to see how the big Mummy goes against Sandilands.

[BillyRayCypress]

Lyon on AFL 360 said it will be won in the midfield.

He had those darting eyes going again.