Round 18: Sydney Swans Reserves v Brisbane Lions Reserves

[Ampersand]

Bittersweet to see LRT and ROK linking up at the end of that package.

[MattW]

Seems the coaches agreed with the good reviews of Tommy Walsh's game on here:NEAFL Wrap - Round 18 - sydneyswans.com.au.

I too hope he gets at least another year.

[dimelb]

Seems the coaches agreed with the good reviews of Tommy Walsh's game on here:NEAFL Wrap - Round 18 - sydneyswans.com.au.

I too hope he gets at least another year.

I really enjoy reading Coach Crouch's reports. Praise for Tommy and others - they should be very happy, Crouch doesn't hand it out lightly.

[Ludwig]

I would like to see Walsh play against the Saints, to see if he is a viable option if something happened to either Ted or Reg. Otherwise we might be forced to move Reid to defence. When Lake returns Hawthorn could go with a taller forward line by moving Schoenmakers from defence.

[liz]

Seems the coaches agreed with the good reviews of Tommy Walsh's game on here:NEAFL Wrap - Round 18 - sydneyswans.com.au.

I too hope he gets at least another year.

I'd expect the Swans would offer him another year (assuming there's any salary cap space left). I suspect it will be up to Walsh to decide if he wants to stick around knowing he's only "depth", or whether he wants to try his luck at a third club where he might get to play senior footy, or if he wants to head home.

[wolftone57]

For those who enjoy the reserves but might not go to the Swans Website (It is a Telstra Website after all and they can be tricky). Here are the Twos highlights;

SwansTV: Reserves highlights v Brisbane R18 - sydneyswans.com.au

[wolftone57]

Richards is also genuinely quick. Much quicker than Ted. Or Reg. it's a handy asset to have as a defender.

From just watching the reserves games I've seen, I'd be keeping X for at least another year. He was in pretty decent form earlier in the season. He may not have improved much as the year has progressed but I still think there is a fair bit to work with. Taller players do take a little time, especially those not in their top handful in their draft year. His relative lack of bulk remains an issue - will he ever add enough size? His pace acts in his favour here, because you can see him starting off at senior level as a third defender type. He has the speed (and the daring) to go for a bit of a dash up the ground, which you want in a third tall type. And the type of opponent he'd be likely to play on would be a bit more nimble and a little shorter than the true key forwards.

The club, obviously, has far more information about him and will have a greater sense for how much scope for improvement he has from his training habits and form, as well as from his personality and commitment.

Agree with all of that. Her won't ever play on monster forwards like Cloke but he would be ok in Boyd, Ben Reid, Schoenmakers that type. You're right he is quick and does like a dash, reminds me of Silvagni in that and his body shape. Not saying he would ever be as good as him but same body type. Bulking up is not the issue here I think, too many people think that bulking up makes you stronger, it doesn't necessarily. Strength is the key to a good tall defender holding his own. Some players never bulk up but are strong or work on their strength. Stewie McGhee looked like he would gwet blown over in a stiff breeze but he was a hell of a full back and very hard to out muscle. I think the only time he was absolutely monstered was by Dunstall, who kicked 18 on him at Waverly Park. Look at Matthew Scarlett he wasn't a huge guy but was very clever, using his wiles against Full Forwards.

Lets see how he progresses. for now he is goingnicely and played pretty well this week. Love how he broke them apart by just noticing the guts was empty and instead of passing off like they thought he ran straight down the guts and a goal or point ensued.

[mcs]

Bittersweet to see LRT and ROK linking up at the end of that package.

+1 to this - football as a game doesn't wait for anyone though. I'd love to see, if we are given the opportunity to rest players in Rd 23 (assuming we win the next 3), ROK get one final run out for the Seniors. It won't happen, but it'd be a nice touch for a great servant of the club.

[Primmy]

FOR THE TRAGICS.

NEAFL game at Blacktown starts at 10 am, not at 12.00 as printed on our Fixture card.. Understand Swans website is upgrading time even as I tap.

[clean]

Please Note: Next NEAFL R19 starts at 1000hrs not 1200 as on fixture card

Swans v Gold Coast Suns

10:00 AM / Sat 9 Aug
Blacktown International Sportspark (Map)
Selected Teams

[YvonneH]

Whatever happened to the Reserves playing before the seniors at the same venue?

[Doctor]

Whatever happened to the Reserves playing before the seniors at the same venue?

The Adelaide Oval?

[tasmania60]

Really hope coaches read this blog, ROK deserves i last hurrah !

[YvonneH]

The Adelaide Oval?

Sorry, I meant SCG or ANZ home games

[jono2707]

Whatever happened to the Reserves playing before the seniors at the same venue?

It happened last week....

Has been too few and far between this year though - hopefully we get a few more Ressies games before the firsts next year....