Round 1: Brisbane Lions Reserves v Sydney Swans Reserves @ Burpengary

[aguy]

I am also of the understanding of the understanding that rookie players salary are not included in the total player payments (ie salary cap)

I've also thought we should place talia on the long term injured list. Gives us flexibility

[aguy]

I've just watched the highlights of the neafl. I'm guessing it was quite hot there. The players were all hands on hips. And there seemed to be no where near the run of an AFL game. I know there is a big gap between NEAFL and AFL level but it seemed even bigger from those highlights than usual

[churry]

Toby and Jack are also playing for their careers this year.

It's a tough school at the Swans

Brandon Jack got a 2 year extension

[Mug Punter]

Brandon Jack got a 2 year extension

Sorry I meant Jack Hiscox

[Mountain Man]

Sam Naismith has played so little in his time at Swans; must be a risk too

[Mug Punter]

Sam Naismith has played so little in his time at Swans; must be a risk too

He was re-signed last year as well on a three year deal. Ruckman tend to take longer to develop but we clearly see him as a long term prospect if we signed him until the end of 2018. I'm going to try and watch the Ressies at Henson Park this week so I'll be interested to see how Galloway plays as well.

[mcs]

Sam Naismith has played so little in his time at Swans; must be a risk too

With his injury record, the club must be pretty confident he will make it if he can get his body right - as Mug said, the club must be pretty happy with him as a long term prospect.

[swanspant12]

Interested to see how Matt Wilson and Jordan Dawson go this year. Reckon they both have a lot of upside.

Is there any links to watch the full NEAFL games? I want to see how both those boys played. Dawson looks like a smart half forward.

[Mug Punter]

Interested to see how Matt Wilson and Jordan Dawson go this year. Reckon they both have a lot of upside.

Is there any links to watch the full NEAFL games? I want to see how both those boys played. Dawson looks like a smart half forward.

Dawson of course is on our list but Wilson is a toppy so we get no real advantage there should he really kick on in terms of drafting. Ideally I'd like to see more of our academy kids on our rookie list but it's hard to argue against who they put on this year (i.e. Tom Papley)

Come along to Henson on Saturday to have a look in person, it's a great old suburban ground

[ugg]

ROUND 1 VOTES
Brisbane v Sydney
9: Harry Marsh (Sydney)
5: Ben Keays (Brisbane)
4: Jordon Foote (Sydney)
3: Matt Wilson (Sydney)
3: Billy Evans (Brisbane)
2: Nic Newman (Sydney)
2: James Rose (Sydney)
1: Abe Davis (Sydney)
1: Josh McGuiness (Brisbane)

[ugg]

Full match replay on the lions website


Q1 - NEAFL: Lions v Swans Q1 - lions.com.au
Q2 - NEAFL: Lions v Swans Q2 - lions.com.au
Q3 - NEAFL: Lions v Swans Q3 - lions.com.au
Q4 - NEAFL: Lions v Swans Q4 - lions.com.au

[Nico]

ROUND 1 VOTES
Brisbane v Sydney
9: Harry Marsh (Sydney)
5: Ben Keays (Brisbane)
4: Jordon Foote (Sydney)
3: Matt Wilson (Sydney)
3: Billy Evans (Brisbane)
2: Nic Newman (Sydney)
2: James Rose (Sydney)
1: Abe Davis (Sydney)
1: Josh McGuiness (Brisbane)

We won by 20 goals and 3 Brisbane players are in the best! Keays maybe on possessions alone, but the other 2!!!!

[Ludwig]

I watched 3 qtrs of that abysmal game. Dawson didn't get any votes, but thought he did some classy things. I think he'll challenge for a spot in our forward line in the next year or so.

I thought Aliir was very disappointing, especially since the defence wasn't challenged much. He simply cannot defend and is constantly beaten to the ball. Did some complaining about the coverage, mostly to Melican. I can't see any improvement in Aliir since the under 18s when he was also consistently beaten to the ball. He also made a number of other poor plays. Richards wasn't involved in much of the play and perhaps that should be taken as a sign that he had his man covered. Newman controlled most of the exits from defence and did well.

I'm glad we persisted with Marsh. He looked a class above most of the rest. He may make it yet.

It's early days, but getting Talia looks to be a good move as there's not much promise in our KPD prospects based on this game. Reid may be forced into defence out of necessity unless we can find another KPD before Grundy retires. Fortunately Davis and Dawson both look promising forward prospects.

[Triple B]

Aliir was close to BOG against SU a fortnight ago and was holding his own against Patton until Ted moved onto him when he came on after 1/4 time last week.

You're certainly entitled to your opinion based on watching 3 quarters of a dodgy video feed, but I'm equally entitled to give RWO's hope on watching him live the previous 2 weeks that he's far from the hopeless case you portray him....