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I would grit my teeth and pick Dertitrickx. I know he hasn't impressed people yet, but he is big and experienced. His profile says (in typical Swans fashion) that the coaches aren't expecting great things from him and that they simply want him to play a role. That role would be providing some sort of real contest in the ruck, which I think is beyond LRT now, as well as supporting MikePyke and occasionally releasing him forward, where we know he can do a lot of damage.
Nankervis looks a good prospect, as does Naismith, but they are both quite young, especially in ruckman terms, and we need to keep nurturing/pushing them along a graded path of development. I don't think there is anything to be gained by putting them into the firsts at this stage, but I'd like to see them given a taste later in the season if warranted, or early next season.
As for Perris, I defer to those who have seen him, and maybe Brandon Jack could be given some more firsts game time. I like what I've heard from others about Perris and perhaps he too might get a bit of a taste this season as we (I hope) rotate our mids so they're ready at the business end of the year.He reminds him of the guys, close-set, slow, and never rattled, who were play-makers on the team. (John Updike, seeing Josh Kennedy in a crystal ball)Comment
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I don't know. It could actually quite interesting to see Naismith against Brodie Grundy. Both young and bigComment
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Yes I agree Grundy is very very good. Clearly well ahead of Naismith. But he was also a bit of a gamble that paid off for Buckley when he first played him. You just never know that's all. We clearly gotta give pyke some backup and choices are Derickx which is a temporising measure or a rapid learning curve that could pay off later with Naismith. That's all I meanComment
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Put in the Tasmanian...my catch cry for the rest of the season and possibly the next one...great set of hands
I actually know he's not ready but I'll still keep saying it."The Dog days are over, The Dog days are gone" Florence and the MachineComment
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Not playing Derickx rnd 1 a big mistake. Should not make it againYou don't ban those who supported your opponent, you make them wallow in their loserdom by covering your victory! You sit them in the front row. You give them a hat! Toby ZieglerComment
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Yes the more I've thought about the first game the more I've come to the conclusion that the biggest difference between us was the ruck. Pyke has been used to sharing ruck with Mumford. By the time the second half came pyke was exhausted and we lost so many clearances and contested ball. We need to play a second proper ruck to share it with pyke. Only debate in my mind is whoComment
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I agree re needing the second ruckman. I think it has to be Tom D until KT is fit. The harder question for me is who drops out for Tom D? LRT - I really want him in our backline; Laidler - I want him to get gametime at this stage of the season; Cunningham - not even close to a like-for-like swap, changes our balance.CIA Agent to Policeman: "Have you ever had anti-terrorist training?"
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Yes need a second ruck. Prob Derickx but I'm honestly curious about Naismith. I think sadly it will be LRT sacrificed. I think laidler needs to stay. I'd also keep ROK in because we need the balance and wise head. That leaves Keiren jack to come back in with Cunningham out for now.
Later when Kurt tippet comes back I still think id keep the second ruck in and push Reid back to take laidlers place.
Other big question is who goes when goodes returnsComment
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With AJ out for the season its imperative that Laidler plays as long as his form holds up. Better to hold LRT in reserve if we play a 2nd Ruckman. I am no so sure that it makes that much of a difference whether we play LRT or Derickx, they would end up playing the same role anyway. I prefer LRT because of his versatility.Comment
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Just not so sure LRT is up to the 2nd ruck job as much as I like himComment
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