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Had to turn the volume down after listening to Dunstall and co's unremitting negativity for two and half quarters.
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Has anyone else picked the difference in our game plan? Not sure if it will continue but the immediate wish to play on (mainly handball) stands out. For this to work, you need quick minded and skilful players. Time will tell if it's a trend and/or if we have the players to implement it.Comment
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Skills haven't improved at all! I know it's only NAB but Port don't seem to be having any issues even with an inexperienced side.
Heeney's injury doesn't look too good. He seems very despondent.Comment
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Whatever we paid for Mills he was worth it, a class above in his first senior game. One HBF covered :-)Comment
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Really impressed by Leonardis. Reckon he has itHe had observed that people who did lie were, on the whole, more resourceful and ambitious and successful than people who did not lie.Comment
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Reckon we've found one in Dawson. He was mentioned in dispatches from the intra game and in the short time he was on the ground today looked a player.
Has assets, looks developed, tall for a flanker and good long left foot. With vacancies in the team - watch this space!Comment
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Very impressed by Dawson too. Early days but he offers something different as a forward flankerComment
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I think Dawson has gone ahead of BJ. Jake Llyod is going to be a star this year, I know theres been talk about McVeigh across HB but i hope we just keep Mills there the Kid is a god send for our shocking back half play.
Any update on Heeney?Comment
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Mills, Dawson, Hewitt, Leonardis, and even a few minute package from big Toby were all encouraging. And that's really what the first round of NAB Cup is about. Most of the senior players were well down on intensity, and it showed in their skill execution but it's too early to know how this will translate into the season proper.Comment
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Not sure if it was mentioned on the telecast but we played the last five or so minutes with only 17 after Rampe came off and no one came on for him. All the big guns + Heeney and Mills were on the bench by thenComment
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Liked what I saw from Hewitt, Dawson, Leonardis and Nankervis, Brandon Jack same old, same old. Unfortunately the same rubbish kicking into the forward line, is there any danger of hitting up a short pass?? Looked good when we did that, see Parker effort. I honestly believe that Nankervis, albeit slow, is the only ruckman on our list that can palm the ball to a midfielder, Sinclairs ruck work wasn't much chop...
Already have a man crush on Millsy and Dawson but concerned about Heeney.Comment
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I hope I am not mistaken, but thought a commentator mentioned that he had spoken to Tom Harley and Heeney's injury may not be too bad. Apparently it is not a structural issue. Fingers crossed.Comment
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We have seen the first twinkles of a star in Mills. He was massive, and playing across half back showed exactly why plenty of faith is being shown in him from the outset. He should play most games this year and will be a red hot chance for the Rising Star.
We saw some good glimpses from a few youngsters today inc Hewitt, Leonardis and Dawson but Mills was head and shoulders above them and will soon be an integral part of our team.
He is quality.Comment
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The standout swans for me were Mills and Towers. They both looked like they are 100% ready for AFL level footy. Lloyd was also very good just needed to improve his kicking a little bit which he is normally good at.
There were promising signs for Leonardis, Simpson and Nanko even played ok.
I was a little disappointed in talia and Sinclair for their debuts in swans jumpers but they will grow into it I'm sure.
Much to ponder for our round one teamComment
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