Changes for Rnd 18 v Hawthorn
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Sounds as if Jones won't be fit. Following quote is from AFL website in article about Hannebery but note reference also to Jones.
"While Tippett and Shaw trained with the main group on Thursday before the media were turned away, Hannebery only took part in some basic handball drills with fellow injured players Tom Mitchell, Zak Jones and Tom Derickx."Comment
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Sounds as if Jones won't be fit. Following quote is from AFL website in article about Hannebery but note reference also to Jones.
"While Tippett and Shaw trained with the main group on Thursday before the media were turned away, Hannebery only took part in some basic handball drills with fellow injured players Tom Mitchell, Zak Jones and Tom Derickx."Comment
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Just read that Gerrard Healy doesn't think Tippett will play this week after speaking to a few people in Sydney during the week! Hopefully he's wrong as it would be disappointing and more so concerning if he still can't get up after another few weeks off!Comment
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If Tippett doesn't come up, I think we should bring in another forward to help buddy out. Buddy plays his best footy in a half forward wing position. Gibson and a loose defender will be all over buddy if he is camped inside the 50. Dare I say that Membrey should be considered if Tippett doesn't come upComment
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If Tippett doesn't come up, I think we should bring in another forward to help buddy out. Buddy plays his best footy in a half forward wing position. Gibson and a loose defender will be all over buddy if he is camped inside the 50. Dare I say that Membrey should be considered if Tippett doesn't come upComment
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Interesting that Towers keeps his place. Maybe looking to see what he can do under pressure in a big game. Surely is the next out once Hanners or Shaw returns however.
Hope Tippett can get more than 1 game together this time - if we are to win the flag, we need Tippett to stay fit come the key part of the season. Saturday night is so important, because a win would go a hell of a long way towards ensuring we finish top 2."You get the feeling that like Monty Python's Black Knight, the Swans would regard amputation as merely a flesh wound."Comment
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Towers added nothing first up, surprised he stayed in but as I said earlier about the selection committee, they rarely surprise and we almost always see our debutants get at least 2 games to show their stuff! Would imagine we want pace against the Hawks at the bigger MCG but I would expect like others here to see Towers probably play as the sub. Hopefully he can make an impact when on! Good to see Tippo back! Now let's just hope there isn't another late change!Comment
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Emergencies:
33 Brandon Jack
1 Tim Membrey
13 Toby Nankervis
So our question re ruck cover is answered. Nankervis must have recovered from injury and so a rookie upgrade for Naismith not required.
For Hawthorn:
"Josh Gibson is a key inclusion for the Hawks and will help their defence combat the Swans' tall forward line. Saturday night's game will be Gibson's first since tearing his pectoral muscle against the Swans in round eight.
Alex Woodward has also been named to make his debut, following two consecutive seasons wiped away by dual knee reconstructions.
Bradley Hill (knee) also returns to the side, while Matt Spangher (ankle soreness), Ben Ross and Taylor Duryea all go out of the side."
From AFL.com.auComment
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Good call on Hanners and Shaw. No point playing 2 blokes coming back from weeks off against Hawthorn. Playing the fittest side they can.Comment
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