Changes for Rnd 15 V Brisbane Lions

[707]

Towers papers should be stamped...

He's been given plenty of chances, and has proved to be a soft and ineffectual footballer at senior AFL level.

Agree, did bugger all last night, Nankers had as many touches!

McGlynn is still weeks away, will need to be fit and at least one maybe two in the NEAFL before a recall. Heeney on limited time this week, will need two full games in the NEAFL. Should be available about the same time as Rohan gets back.

But first and foremost get Towers out!

[Doctor]

Considering Ted was already back on the bench by the end of the game, and that we have a 9 day break before our next match, I suspect he'll be right. Changes, as usual, won't happen for the sake of it.

In: Tippett, Franklin
Out: Rohan, Nankervis
Sub: Towers

If Pyke is out again, Nankervis may keep his place but I still think TD is more likely.

[Puppy Eyes]

Towers does my absolute head in but history says that when they persist with a bloke like that in the seniors, it's usually for good reason. They must see something in him. I just wish I could see it too.

[MattW]

Towers was BOG last NEAFL game, wasn't he? To me he looks low on confidence, snatching, fumbling, dropping marks, like he expects to make a mistake. He needs a break out game to bring his NEAFL confidence to the AFL.

Still, he should now hold his spot until either Rohan, McGlynn or Heeney are ready. I'm interested in who won't be in the team when Heeney, McGlynn and Rohan are back in. Towers, Cunningham and... Shaw? Reckon that third spot is between Shaw and Jones. Jones was promising last night - that sprint out of defence to (I think) set up our last goal was very exciting.

[barry]

No change

[rojo]

[Mug Punter]

What I think will happen not what I 'd like

IN: Tippett, Franklin; Rohan; Hewett
OUT: Pyke; Heeney; McGlynn; Cunningham

Towers does my head in but clearly they see something in him so let's just give him 3-4 games in a row and then make a final judgement. I'm also keen to see Nanka given a good taste this year and I'd like to think Zak is now in for good.

Harry is becoming a bit of a fall guy but I'd like to see Hewett given a chance.

[undy]

What I think will happen not what I 'd like

IN: Tippett, Franklin; Rohan; Hewett
OUT: Pyke; Heeney; McGlynn; Cunningham

Towers does my head in but clearly they see something in him so let's just give him 3-4 games in a row and then make a final judgement. I'm also keen to see Nanka given a good taste this year and I'd like to think Zak is now in for good.

Harry is becoming a bit of a fall guy but I'd like to see Hewett given a chance.

Why do you think McGlynn and Heeney will be dropped ? I'm curious.

[ugg]

The one everyone seems to be forgetting is Robinson. He's been named in the reserves team tomorrow and by that I assume he's over that leg injury. If so, he will be one of the leading candidates to replace Rohan.

[Mug Punter]

What I think will happen not what I 'd like

IN: Tippett, Franklin; Rohan; Hewett
OUT: Pyke; Heeney; McGlynn; Cunningham

Towers does my head in but clearly they see something in him so let's just give him 3-4 games in a row and then make a final judgement. I'm also keen to see Nanka given a good taste this year and I'd like to think Zak is now in for good.

Harry is becoming a bit of a fall guy but I'd like to see Hewett given a chance.

Doh, should be

IN: Tippett, Franklin; Heeney; Hewett
OUT: Pyke; Rohan; Cunningham; Towers

Got the math seriously wrong there....

But think Towers won't be dropped

[Scottee]

Doh, should be

IN: Tippett, Franklin; Heeney; Hewett
OUT: Pyke; Rohan; Cunningham; Towers

Got the math seriously wrong there....

But think Towers won't be dropped

Had me seriously confused for a moment there MP!

Towers was BOG last NEAFL game, wasn't he? To me he looks low on confidence, snatching, fumbling, dropping marks, like he expects to make a mistake. He needs a break out game to bring his NEAFL confidence to the AFL.

Still, he should now hold his spot until either Rohan, McGlynn or Heeney are ready. I'm interested in who won't be in the team when Heeney, McGlynn and Rohan are back in. Towers, Cunningham and... Shaw? Reckon that third spot is between Shaw and Jones. Jones was promising last night - that sprint out of defence to (I think) set up our last goal was very exciting.

What I think will happen not what I 'd like

IN: Tippett, Franklin; Rohan; Hewett
OUT: Pyke; Heeney; McGlynn; Cunningham

Towers does my head in but clearly they see something in him so let's just give him 3-4 games in a row and then make a final judgement. I'm also keen to see Nanka given a good taste this year and I'd like to think Zak is now in for good.

Harry is becoming a bit of a fall guy but I'd like to see Hewett given a chance.

[Auntie.Gerald]

The towers issue is not about towers. It is actually about forward half defensive pressure and who can best play that role. Everything else is a distant 3rd

When I watch towers involvement I see a specific role requested by the coaches

The coaches want pressure applied on the opposition backline. That requires a very quick repeat set player.

Gary and dean and or mcglynn when picked are considered the best players to carry out this role in amongst our forwards rotation

Obviously the swans coaching dept want this to ensure less time for the opposition to make good decisions. This results in our team receiving easier opposition entries and or possible turnovers or locking down of play before it gets out.

The trade off is ?

I haven't heard what the towers haters would prefer given that this is not about towers for the coaches it is about pressure via speed in the forward line

There are only a couple of players that have the repeat set speed to carry out these constant sprints

Remembering just being able to angle a defensive kicker into areas we want to defend is a win.

The issue for the coaches is they want Max pressure in the forward line no 1

If this is the bloods way and it works then why is it that we don't see enough supporters acknowledge this selfless role as being for filled very well by towers ?

Let's be honest the team coaches and indv players know how vital this role is

They also know it is a frustrating exhausting boring @@@@ty role being the human beep test for 3 to 4 qtrs of footy ie chasing and steering the defence of the opposition and rarely getting a touch on the footy but it is obviously appreciated by the coaches and fellow players as it creates opportunities for us to wrestle back control tempo and build our attack to score

[Dosser]

The towers issue is not about towers. It is actually about forward half defensive pressure and who can best play that role. Everything else is a distant 3rd

When I watch towers involvement I see a specific role requested by the coaches

The coaches want pressure applied on the opposition backline. That requires a very quick repeat set player.

Gary and dean and or mcglynn when picked are considered the best players to carry out this role in amongst our forwards rotation

Obviously the swans coaching dept want this to ensure less time for the opposition to make good decisions. This results in our team receiving easier opposition entries and or possible turnovers or locking down of play before it gets out.

The trade off is ?

I haven't heard what the towers haters would prefer given that this is not about towers for the coaches it is about pressure via speed in the forward line

There are only a couple of players that have the repeat set speed to carry out these constant sprints

Remembering just being able to angle a defensive kicker into areas we want to defend is a win.

The issue for the coaches is they want Max pressure in the forward line no 1

If this is the bloods way and it works then why is it that we don't see enough supporters acknowledge this selfless role as being for filled very well by towers ?

Let's be honest the team coaches and indv players know how vital this role is

They also know it is a frustrating exhausting boring @@@@ty role being the human beep test for 3 to 4 qtrs of footy ie chasing and steering the defence of the opposition and rarely getting a touch on the footy but it is obviously appreciated by the coaches and fellow players as it creates opportunities for us to wrestle back control tempo and build our attack to score

If this is true then football skill becomes completely irrelevant. Why dont we just recruit an olympic sprinter for the role?

[ernie koala]

AG, I don't agree with your view that he fills the forward pressure role very well.

Forward pressure involves sticking your tackles. Towers is more your turnstile type tackler.

He chases but that's about it...And when the ball comes his way he's like a startled bunny.

IMO, he's got to go.

Do you not think B Jack would perform his role better? I do.

[aguy]

OUT: Rohan Pyke Towers
IN Tippett Buddy Robinson

Pyke did look a bit sore. So I think he gets another rest and nanko and tippo share the ruck duties against Brisbane without Martin

I would get Cunningham to play rohans role Cunningham had a pretty good game after coming on and Robinson is the sub.