2014 round 1 team vs GWS

[Matt80]

If LRT does play in defence, Reid can cover for him when he relieves Pyke in the ruck.

V. GWS: LRT can play forward as there will likely be only 2 key forwards in their side. Giles has been playing in defence in the preseason, so I would imagine that will be the matchup.

v. Collingwood: LRT can play in defence on Jesse White and go with him all over the ground, matching up with him in the ruck as well. Pyke can probably outlast Grundy in the ruck so may even play a bit vs. White.

Great point on LRT running with Jesse White for the whole game. It would be great if Tippett could be back for the Collingwood game, and that Sam Reid and Lance Franklin are damaging against the GWS. If this occurs then Buckely may leave Ben Reid in defence instead of swinging him forward. Keeping Ben Reid pinned in defence would help the Swans defence immensely as he has looked damaging in the NAB Cup in attack. An interesting game of chess!

I?m waiting for people to tell me ?one game at a time?!

[caj23]

Not convinced that Laidler has shown enough to earn a spot for round 1, he gets to the right spots but his leg speed and decision making has been below par in the pre-season, I would have Rampe comfortably ahead of him at this point. However who know's what Longmire has in mind??

[goods78]

If Longmire does leave one of the mid's out for Laidler, who is the most under-done?

I think Jetta looked a bit off pace in the GWS / Eagles matches coming back from injury. A week or two in the seconds could be ok for him and Harry could take the sub role.

[ugg]

v. Collingwood: LRT can play in defence on Jesse White and go with him all over the ground, matching up with him in the ruck as well.

But who will mark Grundy/Hudson/Witts when White is in the ruck and they are resting forward?

[Ludwig]

But who will mark Grundy/Hudson/Witts when White is in the ruck and they are resting forward?

Either they go head to head with Pyke all over the ground, or you get those height mismatches that you often see if each ruckman rests forward. It will happen for both sides equally.

[O'Reilly Boy]

We know that LRT hasn't been training with the ruck crew, don't we? It would be very surprising to throw him into second ruck role after so long without a game, and even when he was last playing, precious little time in the ruck. I can't see not playing a second ruckman, even if only to get game time into him (Derickz at this point) to cover for injuries down the track. At the same time, LRT running with White?and following him into the ruck if need be?in the Collingwood game would be very interesting.
Laidler cannot be in the picture this week, given the form of the back 7 (including Rampe, who would justifiably be spewing to be omitted). For me the question comes down to Jetta or Cunningham as the extra outside, with my leaning to Jetta at this point?but he will be on notice, as Cunningham merits a place on pre-season form (as well as the carry-over form from last year).

[wolftone57]

Fair point Ugg. Perhaps this is where Reid the swing man comes into play. Pyke can rest forward, LRT into ruck and Reid swings down back. I'm reluctant to drop a loyal servant.

That would be problematic this week as we have less talls for the forward roles. In the NAB and trial matches Horse has left Sammy up forward due to Tip not being available. I think the same will happen against GWS to stretch their backs. LRT could play back if GWS play all their talls; Patton, Cameron, Boyd and RR. There are plenty of options which is nice. The thing is I believe it will be all about match ups and getting an edge. What do GWS have that could be damaging? Pace? Skilled mids? Horse & the coaching staff will take all into consideration before picking the team.

[Xie Shan]

For anyone heading out to the game on Saturday, please note that Major Event transport will NOT be running for this match, only the normal non-event weekend transport, and public transport is NOT included in the ticket price. Please refer to the match day information on the Swans website for details:

GWS v Sydney Swans Match Day Information - sydneyswans.com.au

[Auntie.Gerald]

i think Smithy in his interview said we are pretty settled down back and then he mentioned that Laidler and LRT can also do the job when needed. prior to this he said AJ is coming back thru Ressies

I am still thinking Ted, Reg, Smithy, Rampe, Shaw and Mal get the nod first unless Mal is moved up to the wing and we bring in one more Back........which is quite possible and then one of Jetta, BJ or Harry probably miss out is my guess.

You would have to think Mal is going to play more wing like in 2012 when he played 50% on the wing.......I also cant imagine a fully fit AJ will miss out on being in the 22 and i would have a fully fit AJ before Laidler any day of the week. I also think Rampe adds so much to our best 22.

The reality is though that we have 4 or 5 more players in 2014 that are seriously competing for a spot in the 22.

Best squad list we have had in a long time in my opinion.

[goods78]

Tippett may be in for GWS game? This goes against everything reported by the Swans in the last few weeks??


"The Swans are hopeful that Kurt Tippett, who has been managing some knee tendonitis, will be able to play against Greater Western Sydney in next week's round one game"

Read more: Adam Goodes closing on a return to Swans side

[Plugger46]

Tippett may be in for GWS game? This goes against everything reported by the Swans in the last few weeks??


"The Swans are hopeful that Kurt Tippett, who has been managing some knee tendonitis, will be able to play against Greater Western Sydney in next week's round one game"

Read more: Adam Goodes closing on a return to Swans side

We play this week so there's the first mistake. Fairly ordinary research.

[Matt80]

Tippett may be in for GWS game? This goes against everything reported by the Swans in the last few weeks??


"The Swans are hopeful that Kurt Tippett, who has been managing some knee tendonitis, will be able to play against Greater Western Sydney in next week's round one game"

Read more: Adam Goodes closing on a return to Swans side

The article does not look factually correct, but we will see when the team comes out at 6.30pm tonight.

Is there are chance that the reporter has been having Beers and Hurricanes ribs down at Bondi Beach and has come up with a big scoop?

They certainly have not been watching Swans T.V

[Triple B]

The article does not look factually correct, but we will see when the team comes out at 6.30pm tonight.

Is there are chance that the reporter has been having Beers and Hurricanes ribs down at Bondi Beach and has come up with a big scoop?

They certainly have not been watching Swans T.V

Emma Quayle is usually pretty good and her knowledge, particularly of younger players is amongst the best in the land.

Like Melbourne FB 'Danny' Frawley, anybody can have a brain fart occasionally...

[Matt80]

Emma Quayle is usually pretty good and her knowledge, particularly of younger players is amongst the best in the land.

Like Melbourne FB 'Danny' Frawley, anybody can have a brain fart occasionally...

Yes you are correct Triple B. I did have a couple of brain fades on another forum.

I did say in my post that we will have to wait until the team comes out!

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Emma Quayle is usually pretty good and her knowledge, particularly of younger players is amongst the best in the land.

Like Melbourne FB 'Danny' Frawley, anybody can have a brain fart occasionally...

Yes you are correct Triple B. I did have a couple of brain fades on another forum.

I did say in my post that we will have to wait until the team comes out.

[ShockOfHair]

Do we have to wait for the end of the Channel 7 news for the team announcements?