Round 17: Sydney Swans Reserves v Brisbane Lions Reserves @ SCG

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Just realised I missed Zak Jones in that report. He played mostly in the midfield and was his usual energetic self. What really sticks out about his game is the effectiveness of his tackles. He almost takes it as an affront that a player tries to evade or wriggle their way out of his tackle attempts, and in response he will make sure he sticks the tackles and creates a stoppage or a spillage.

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[707]

Thanks Ugg, great write ups before and after. Us interstaters really appreciate the time you put in.

[Scottee]

Thanks Ugg, agree with you about Towers, had hoped his waywardness was just nerves but both he and Hiscox probably fit into the category of being excellent athletes lacking disposal skills.

I feel that NicNewman is more of a replacement for Malceski than Shaw. I don't think Shaw should play back anyway, he is a very attacking player who gets inspired when he can get a goal. Jones the heir apparent to Shaw (who is actually in very good form atm).

I'm also thinking that Davis is a smokey for a call-up if injury strikes because he seems to able to play just about anywhere. He seems to be a quicker version of Reg with similar bulk good skills and footy smarts.

Love the look of Rose. Great to see Naismith back.Love the way Perris has a crack.

Robinson's disposal skills may see him get another crack at the seniors soon. It was noticeable in the seniors how quickly our game plan broke down if the disposal was off (McGlynn mostly, hopefully just rusty but this is an issue).

Do we know what happened to Jordan Foote?

[mcs]

Awesome to see Naismith back on the park and doing ok - I do think he will make it and be a very decent player.

[wolftone57]

I like Nic Newman. The mature age rookie has certainly got a bit of talent. Other than his kicking, I love his ability to shut down a dangerous player and then get space on him and hurt them going the other way. He is tough too and his tackling is very good. He is apparently acting reserves Captain so the coaches must respect his leadership qualities.

Was so happy to see Big Sammy back. he was pretty good too. I love his ability to find a rover with his taps and being 206cm really helps. His closing speed is fantastic for a guy his size and at times yesterday I didn't give him a chance and he burst through, once for a mark and once for a spoil, when 10m off the pace.

I think you are a bit harsh on Hewett. For a start he didn't play last week. Secondly, he is the player who gets it and dishes off. I thought he had plenty of ball around the ground and wasted some kicks, not normal for him as generally he is pretty good, but managed to make up for it with a couple of beauties.

The reason the Lions had plenty of ball and more disposals is they kicked it around the backline so much. It is pretty boring stuff really and they were cheap possessions. Too many of their players were static. Our mids and defenders were much more direct and took the game on. Unfortunately our forwards were exceedingly wasteful.

The toppies were a standard above last weeks mob. Young Baron-Hay is interesting, he is an Academy lad? If so let's rookie him next year. There were a couple of good kids out there yesterday. I think Wilson looks ok too.

Perris was pretty good. Second game back and if he looks this good imagine how good he will be in 2016 with lots of game time under his belt. Took a couple of really great intercept marks, one for a goal. Reads the play so well and can play taller than he is. He is a footballer not just an athlete. Great skill and doesn't worry about pressure, just does the right thing no matter what. Same with Newman, he just gets out of situations, you think he is totally gone, then he baulks, switches and is out. clever little buggers both of them. Can't wait to see them get a game next year. Got to upgrade both.

[Primmy]

Just realised I missed Zak Jones in that report. He played mostly in the midfield and was his usual energetic self. What really sticks out about his game is the effectiveness of his tackles. He almost takes it as an affront that a player tries to evade or wriggle their way out of his tackle attempts, and in response he will make sure he sticks the tackles and creates a stoppage or a spillage.

Had me worried for a tic ugg. I love watching Zac play. Even when nowhere near the ball he is concentration personified, just like Peb was wayyyy back when. And you are right, he has definitely gone to the Jack school of tackling. Tough little sod.
Have a bit of time for Allir Allir - he is a natural ball handler.
Lots of time for Rose; he was always close to a contest.
Robbo got 'too' involved at times, and stuffing up. An anxious game.
I rather like Harry Marsh - he looks to be a natural captain, not sure if he is or not. Kind of a self assurance and belief.
Some of my other observations are not as instructive as ugg's so I won't make them., except that I do like Lloyd Perris. I really do.

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For those keen to catch the replay

Fast forward to 5:30 for the first bounce

[Mug Punter]

Love the way we bring the young uns through.

Next year you'd hope that Mills, Dunkley and Hewett will get a good taste of senior footy with Jones also cementing a spot.

Perris and Davis should be aiming for a debut with it being make or break years for Xav and Sam in my book.

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Looks like O'Brien from the Lions had his own footy out there yesterday

[Ludwig]

Perris and Davis should be aiming for a debut with it being make or break years for Xav and Sam in my book.

Xav is looking the one most likely to take over when his brother retires and Sam is well on his way to becoming our future number 1 ruckman. Depending on how things pan out, they both could be spending the better part of next year in the reserves, but I can't see either being dropped. I can see 2017 being the breakout year for both, if we have a good run on the injury front.