Practice Match: Sydney Swans Reserves v UWS Giants

[Melb Blood Bro]

Anyone know why GWS didn't take Steele in last years draft? Is he still in their academy?

[Conor_Dillon]

Anyone know why GWS didn't take Steele in last years draft? Is he still in their academy?

He missed most if not all of last season with an injury as far as I know

[Auntie.Gerald]

2013 draft prospect: Jack Steele - AFL.com.au

[Dosser]

2013 draft prospect: Jack Steele - AFL.com.au

He reads pretty similarly to Membrey

[ugg]

Someone asked about Rohan in another thread. He played in defence for 3 quarters before shifting to an on-ball position for the last. He was constantly looking to weave his way through traffic, some times successful other times not. When he did manage to break clear it was very exciting and certainly opened up the play, but when he didn't he would be forced into a hurried handball.

LRT played forward but was quiet, didn't remember him being involved in many passages of play but still managed to cop a whack to the head and sported a head bandage in the last term.

I didn't think it was Membrey's best game despite his 5 goals, but pleasingly had his radar back on track with 5 straight (and one no score from a set shot) after returns of 3.5 and 3.4 in the last 2 weeks. Cam McCarthy started on him which was a surprise as Lachie Plowman has done well on him in the past. He spent some time in the midfield again, I don't think he will play there in the seniors but mobility not an issue.

Robinson was probably our best on-baller against a strong UWS midfield. He's starting to show some nice finishing skills around goal too. Marsh split time between halfback and midfield, kicked the goal of the day with a tremendous sprint through the corridor before settling and kicking truly from just inside 50.

Nankervis started the game in the ruck with Naismith up forward. It was an intriguing ruck duel with UWS fielding three genuine rucks in Giles, Phillips and Downie (and choosing to not play another one in Lobb). Naismith was arguably the better Swans ruck on the day and it was during his spell in the middle in the 2nd quarter that the Swans kicked ahead and were never headed.

Defence held up okay, I didn't think they were to blame for many of the multiple UWS set shots (that they subsequently missed). More marks taken on the lead and in space rather than being outmuscled in defence. Walsh and Aliir looked comfortable against their much bigger opponents. Dick also spent time off a wing during the game. Biggs some pinpoint kicks out of defence early in the game when the Giants were really on top but didn't notice him much after that.

Toppies were pretty good as usual, #54 Wetzlar showed some lively play around the half forward area. He finished with 1 and could have had 3 if he had kicked straight. Can't remember who #53 was (don't have my notes with me) but he was also solid and didn't panic during some one-on-one plays in our defensive 50.

Other notes: An umpire went down some time during the second quarter. Didn't see the incident myself but heard it was due to a player collision. With no emergency umpire on standby the 2 remaining ones had to cover half the ground each instead of the usual 3rd and they were certainly feeling the effects as the game went on.

Longmire was there (also watched the RAMS game, as was Berbakov) but left some time during the 3rd quarter.

[Auntie.Gerald]

He reads pretty similarly to Membrey

Dosser i think he more of a Parker from other reports ie equally strong in the midfield as well as upfront as a med forward

It will be interesting to see what happens for him in the 2014 draft - great stats in the last game - better then Heeney who was also in the game

"Midfielder Jack Steele was best afield, picking up 32 disposals, seven clearances, 10 marks and three goals in a terrific display."

or

"Steele is a tall midfielder with good evasive skills and a good footy brain"

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[Dosser]

Dosser i think he more of a Parker from other reports ie equally strong in the midfield as well as upfront as a med forward

It will be interesting to see what happens for him in the 2014 draft - great stats in the last game - better then Heeney who was also in the game

"Midfielder Jack Steele was best afield, picking up 32 disposals, seven clearances, 10 marks and three goals in a terrific display."

or

"Steele is a tall midfielder with good evasive skills and a good footy brain"

Read more: Rookie has sights set on following cousin's lead

Thanks Auntie. As is my usual custom, I was speaking from ignorance.

[Melb Blood Bro]

Someone asked about Rohan in another thread. He played in defence for 3 quarters before shifting to an on-ball position for the last. He was constantly looking to weave his way through traffic, some times successful other times not. When he did manage to break clear it was very exciting and certainly opened up the play, but when he didn't he would be forced into a hurried handball.

LRT played forward but was quiet, didn't remember him being involved in many passages of play but still managed to cop a whack to the head and sported a head bandage in the last term.

I didn't think it was Membrey's best game despite his 5 goals, but pleasingly had his radar back on track with 5 straight (and one no score from a set shot) after returns of 3.5 and 3.4 in the last 2 weeks. Cam McCarthy started on him which was a surprise as Lachie Plowman has done well on him in the past. He spent some time in the midfield again, I don't think he will play there in the seniors but mobility not an issue.

Robinson was probably our best on-baller against a strong UWS midfield. He's starting to show some nice finishing skills around goal too. Marsh split time between halfback and midfield, kicked the goal of the day with a tremendous sprint through the corridor before settling and kicking truly from just inside 50.

Nankervis started the game in the ruck with Naismith up forward. It was an intriguing ruck duel with UWS fielding three genuine rucks in Giles, Phillips and Downie (and choosing to not play another one in Lobb). Naismith was arguably the better Swans ruck on the day and it was during his spell in the middle in the 2nd quarter that the Swans kicked ahead and were never headed.

Defence held up okay, I didn't think they were to blame for many of the multiple UWS set shots (that they subsequently missed). More marks taken on the lead and in space rather than being outmuscled in defence. Walsh and Aliir looked comfortable against their much bigger opponents. Dick also spent time off a wing during the game. Biggs some pinpoint kicks out of defence early in the game when the Giants were really on top but didn't notice him much after that.

Toppies were pretty good as usual, #54 Wetzlar showed some lively play around the half forward area. He finished with 1 and could have had 3 if he had kicked straight. Can't remember who #53 was (don't have my notes with me) but he was also solid and didn't panic during some one-on-one plays in our defensive 50.

Other notes: An umpire went down some time during the second quarter. Didn't see the incident myself but heard it was due to a player collision. With no emergency umpire on standby the 2 remaining ones had to cover half the ground each instead of the usual 3rd and they were certainly feeling the effects as the game went on.

Longmire was there (also watched the RAMS game, as was Berbakov) but left some time during the 3rd quarter.

Thanks for the report Ugg. I'm hoping that Rohan can develop his game in that position as his running ability could really open up the midfield and forward line. Did he actually play okay? My main doubt about him would be his defensive ability and stopping his opponent from getting the ball.

It's sad that LRT was quiet. Unfortunately, I think his career is coming to an end and we may never see him playing in the seniors again.

[mcs]

Thanks for the report Ugg. I'm hoping that Rohan can develop his game in that position as his running ability could really open up the midfield and forward line. Did he actually play okay? My main doubt about him would be his defensive ability and stopping his opponent from getting the ball.

It's sad that LRT was quiet. Unfortunately, I think his career is coming to an end and we may never see him playing in the seniors again.

I doubt we will see LRT unless injuries lead to him being needed this year - much like ROK. A sad way for two dual premiership players (who ever thought we'd be able to say that about swans players) to bow out, but that's footy in the current era, where sentimentality isn't even on the radar.

I know however, if either get the call, they'll show just why they have been such stars (in very different ways for us) one last time. I would of loved to see ROK hit 300 games, but father time catches up with all (as I think it is with Goodesy - although he is still showing moments of his customary brilliance).

[aguy]

Cheer cheer for LRT and ROK. Both legends of our club.

I definitely want to be there when they do their lap of honour after retiring.

[Melb Blood Bro]

I doubt we will see LRT unless injuries lead to him being needed this year - much like ROK. A sad way for two dual premiership players (who ever thought we'd be able to say that about swans players) to bow out, but that's footy in the current era, where sentimentality isn't even on the radar.

I know however, if either get the call, they'll show just why they have been such stars (in very different ways for us) one last time. I would of loved to see ROK hit 300 games, but father time catches up with all (as I think it is with Goodesy - although he is still showing moments of his customary brilliance).

Yes it's looking like we will see a changing of the guard at he end of the year. Likely departures to be ROK, LRT and Goodsey. Lockyer and Walsh might be in danger of losing their positions, that makes five + departures. That will leave some space for a couple of rookie elevations.

[Auntie.Gerald]

with Rampe and Laidler really settling in last year and this year you could argue the Swans maybe reluctant to let Shaw play on in 2015 and 33yrs of age........especially with Macca being able to play on the HBF and or Rohan being groomed on the HBF and Zak Jones looking likely and Harry Cunningham able to play that role also

That frees up $1.85 mill pa approx for season 2015 !

ROK - $400k pa
LRT - $300k pa ?
SHAW - $350k pa ?
GOODES - $600k pa ?
WALSH - $200k pa ?

[ugg]

That frees up $1.85 mill pa approx for season 2015 !

That assumes that we haven't already budgeted that into not only Buddy and Tippo's contracts, but the extensions given to our current players recently.

[Auntie.Gerald]

2015 ?

SMithy, Ted, Laidler
Rampe, Grundy, Mal

Kennedy
Pyke
Hannes
Jetta
McGlynn
Macca

K.Jack, Bud, Parker
Harry, Tip, Reid

Bench: Birdy, Lloyd, Naismith, T.Mitchell

23. Jones
24. Rohan
25. Membrey
26. Nanny
27. TD
28. BJ
29. Alir
30. Towers?? they may keep Dean if Rohan becomes a true HBF and Membrey stays otherwise Goodes may stay for one more year on peanuts ??
31. Marsh - still has alot of upside for midfield and can play HBF as well as any emerging players on the list plus we need the depth midfield for 2015
32. Hewitt
33. X
34. AJ
35. Heeney - Draft
36. Draft
37. Draft
38. Draft??


Rookie

39. P.Mitchell
40. A.Davis - Rookie Draft as I dont believe he will go in the draft due to some serious KPPs ahead of him
41. Robinson - only turning 20 this July so another year on the Rookie list could work still
42. Perris
43. J.Steele ?
44. another project player for backline?

[Auntie.Gerald]

so gone in 2015 maybe ??

ROK - $400k pa
LRT - $300k pa ?
SHAW - $350k pa ?
GOODES - $600k pa ?
WALSH - $200k pa ?

6. Biggs ?
7. Dick ?
8. Lockyear ?