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NEAFL 2016 Round 5
Brisbane Lions Reserves v Sydney Swans Reserves
Sunday 1st May 2016
9.30am
Coorparoo
The strangeness of the NEAFL Draw has resulted in these two teams clashing again, less than a month ago the Swans demolished an unbalanced Lions side by a whopping 122 points. This contest looks like a complete mismatch on paper with the Swans flying high on top of the NEAFL as the only unbeaten side while the Lions by contrast are still winless and with a miserable 37.50% percentage are anchored to the bottom.
However after some returns by key players last week, the Lions narrowly went down to NEAFL powerhouses Aspley by only 3 points, and if they were a little more accurate could have, and should have won the game.
NEAFL Ladder
Past Meetings
2016
Round 1 @ Burpengary
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2015
Round 17 @ SCG
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Round 14 @ Coorparoo
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Round 8 @ Newcastle
Last week
Team List
Listed players
Changes
In: Rose, Jones, Rohan
Out: Aliir ALIIR (seniors), Kyle GALLOWAY (?)
Aliir's promotion to the seniors leaves the backline a little short against the Lions's tall forward. Marsh, Newman and/or Melican will have to play taller this week but coach Shaw has the added option of throwing the versatile Davis back there if required. Rohan could also be another option as a spare down back but he is unlikely to play all 4 quarters.
Naismith came on at quarter time last week and played as a forward only with no time in the ruck (and wasn't particularly effective in that role FWIW) . With Galloway and Aliir out of the team this week, he will should spend some time in the ruck this week as the back up to the in-form Nankervis.
Academy Players/Topups
In:
Out: Luke SKRIVANIC
Hebron has played forward so far this year and impressed, being named in the best players list in 2 of the 4 games. However, he has played in defence last year and could also be another option down back. McFadden spent time in the midfield against Southport while Reinhard was very quiet, only registering 1 disposal after his 6 goal performance against Redland.
Statistics
Disposals
Marks
Tackles
Hitouts
Clearances
Inside 50s
Rebound 50s
Goals
Coaches Votes
NEAFL MVP Votes
Brisbane Lions Reserves
In: Bastinac, Schache, Rich, Dawson, Evans, Paparone, Beasley, Rolls, Weller
Out: Keays,Mayes, Brock ASTON, Sam COPLAND, Will FLETCHER, Harrison HUNKIN
4 from that bench will be named in their senior side, and Robertson has since been ruled out with illness. This leaves a total of 15 listed players.
The big change from the Round 1 team is the inclusion of Mathieson, a genuine inside midfielder who is on the comeback trail after being on the receiving end of a strong Jeremy Cameron bump that earned the GWS player a 4 week suspension. Another player to look out for is Eric Hipwood, a 202cm swingman who play at either end of the ground, but incredibly agile for his size.
Losing Keays, who's clearly been their best NEAFL player so far and possibly also losing McStay and Mayes who were both excellent last week against Aspley could result in a weaker side this week.
Brisbane Lions Reserves v Sydney Swans Reserves
Sunday 1st May 2016
9.30am
Coorparoo
The strangeness of the NEAFL Draw has resulted in these two teams clashing again, less than a month ago the Swans demolished an unbalanced Lions side by a whopping 122 points. This contest looks like a complete mismatch on paper with the Swans flying high on top of the NEAFL as the only unbeaten side while the Lions by contrast are still winless and with a miserable 37.50% percentage are anchored to the bottom.
However after some returns by key players last week, the Lions narrowly went down to NEAFL powerhouses Aspley by only 3 points, and if they were a little more accurate could have, and should have won the game.
NEAFL Ladder
Past Meetings
2016
Round 1 @ Burpengary
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2015
Round 17 @ SCG
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Round 14 @ Coorparoo
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Round 8 @ Newcastle
Last week
Team List
Listed players
Changes
In: Rose, Jones, Rohan
Out: Aliir ALIIR (seniors), Kyle GALLOWAY (?)
Aliir's promotion to the seniors leaves the backline a little short against the Lions's tall forward. Marsh, Newman and/or Melican will have to play taller this week but coach Shaw has the added option of throwing the versatile Davis back there if required. Rohan could also be another option as a spare down back but he is unlikely to play all 4 quarters.
Naismith came on at quarter time last week and played as a forward only with no time in the ruck (and wasn't particularly effective in that role FWIW) . With Galloway and Aliir out of the team this week, he will should spend some time in the ruck this week as the back up to the in-form Nankervis.
Academy Players/Topups
In:
Out: Luke SKRIVANIC
Hebron has played forward so far this year and impressed, being named in the best players list in 2 of the 4 games. However, he has played in defence last year and could also be another option down back. McFadden spent time in the midfield against Southport while Reinhard was very quiet, only registering 1 disposal after his 6 goal performance against Redland.
Statistics
Disposals
Marks
Tackles
Hitouts
Clearances
Inside 50s
Rebound 50s
Goals
Coaches Votes
NEAFL MVP Votes
Brisbane Lions Reserves
In: Bastinac, Schache, Rich, Dawson, Evans, Paparone, Beasley, Rolls, Weller
Out: Keays,Mayes, Brock ASTON, Sam COPLAND, Will FLETCHER, Harrison HUNKIN
4 from that bench will be named in their senior side, and Robertson has since been ruled out with illness. This leaves a total of 15 listed players.
The big change from the Round 1 team is the inclusion of Mathieson, a genuine inside midfielder who is on the comeback trail after being on the receiving end of a strong Jeremy Cameron bump that earned the GWS player a 4 week suspension. Another player to look out for is Eric Hipwood, a 202cm swingman who play at either end of the ground, but incredibly agile for his size.
Losing Keays, who's clearly been their best NEAFL player so far and possibly also losing McStay and Mayes who were both excellent last week against Aspley could result in a weaker side this week.
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