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I imagine that it is Benny's tackling and general pressure skills that have won him the nod. While I think Dean can count himself unlucky, this is an area where he does have room for improvement. The first two wins have been built on high pressure applied across the team and it will need to go up a notch to match the Giants in that department.
I am sure Dean will get another chance sooner rather than later. If we recognise the squad needs some strong depth if it is to challenge for the premiership this year, we have to acknowledge that this means some senior quality players are going to miss out, especially while our injury list is modest.Comment
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I understand that McGlynn has earned his place over time and I'm also in favor of a rotation policy but if he has been omitted on the difference between their tackling pressure then I believe other considerations come into play.
For example, Towers provides a marking target and contests strongly in aerial contests usually bringing the ball to ground. He can go 3rd man up successfully. He provides pace on the chase out and is a sound kick for goal.
Ben has real grit is elusive and tackles ferociously. His kicking is inconsistent and he regularly turns the ball over by hand. Papley has been providing a crumbing option up forward so I presume that he will be used to provide pressure in the midfield.
I remain skeptical but hopeful.Comment
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This game is going to be very physical and played with high intensity.
No doubt there's a match up they think Ben can impact for us...
He's done some excellent nullifying jobs in the past, I suspect that will be his role on Saturday. (Looking forward to seeing who he's on)
I'm happy with this change.Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect... MTComment
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I have loved Angry Ants work in the past.. I may be wrong but I seem to remember him taking it up to Johnathon Brown. It has been a while since he has been at his best. Last year he never reached it through injury. I have my fingers, toes and eyes crossed that he can deliver on Sat.Comment
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Benny came in 7th in the 2014 B&F voting, finishing just one point behind Malceski, who made the AA team. Last year Benny was plagued with injury, so it's easy to forget just how good he was (I also forgot). If he can stay healthy and regain that 2014 form, he can certainly make a huge contribution.Comment
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You got your wish. Now all we have to hope is that McGlinn still has some pace because the bloke he is replacing is fast. If he has lost it he will be a liability. He didn't look too bad in the Twos but he is still not the best disposer in any team. He averages, since he went to the mids, just over 50% disposal efficiency. What kind of contest is this Ernie? GWS when they beat us, twice, have done it with outside run. they have used their pace and running game to dismantle us because on both those days we didn't have runners capable of shutting them down. Is Benny going to be able to shut their runners down? Hope so but... He certainly is not going to provide a contest in the air, which Towers can do, and Papley is now our designated small forward. Benny is good in and under but we have so many of his type who are much better players (they can actually kick a footy) it seems we are going back down the sameness road. I hope it doesn't backfire.Comment
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Rotation policies don't work.When you are hot you're hot and you stay that way by playing.Having a rest can lead to loss of form.How many games did the Swans win after bye when it was in operation?McVeigh for Jones IMO as Jones is like a bull in a china shop and a turnover specialistComment
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I think towers was the first out based on the first 2 rounds. Just not sure anyone in that side deserved to be dropped.Comment
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