Changes for round 15 (originally rnd14)

[Swansongster]

Probably time to bump this thread. I read that there could be up to five returning players. I just recalled that this isn't the first time in recent years that we've played the Dogs on election day either. I think it was the election before last actually.

Maybe we can tack on a Mexit referendum? Does Mitchell stay or exit the Swans?

[aardvark]

Ins:
Ted
Pap
Harry C
Laidler
Harry M

Outs??:
Aliir
Toby
Rose
Towers??
Rohan??

I'd rather keep all the outs over the ins I think.

[CureTheSane]

In: Papley, Laidler, Richards
Out: Aliir, Towers, Nankervis

[ugg]

In: Papley, Laidler, Richards
Out: Aliir, Towers, Nankervis

Papley to replace Nankervis in the ruck?

[ugg]

Richards trained well with main group, Laidler on light duties, both a chance to face Dogs. Longmire said Papley to play NEAFL again @AFL

— Adam Curley (@AdamCurleyMedia) June 28, 2016

Richards & Laidler should both play if fit, Richards & Grundy to switch on talls, Rampe to Stringer, Laidler floater. Aliir to miss out

— Adam Curley (@AdamCurleyMedia) June 28, 2016

[jono2707]

I think Towers deserves to retain his spot? We need his pace against the Dogs.

[dimelb]

I think Towers deserves to retain his spot? We need his pace against the Dogs.

I agree. We need to keep playing him in the forward role for a proper assessment.

[Rob]

I think Towers deserves to retain his spot? We need his pace against the Dogs.

No way does Towers deserve to be dropped after a near BOG against the Dees


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[RogueSwan]

The Dogs have everyone believing they are a quick team when I see them as a contested ball winning team that like to play on. Shut down their inside game and they are the same pace as everyone else, bar the Giants.
That being said, I definitely want to see Towers given another chance.

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[RogueSwan]

I thought we were always list after a bye but the last five years we have a 2-3 record. Not a good record though.
2015 (H) loss to Tiggers after six wins
2014 (H) defeated cats by 110!
2013 (A) loss to Power after three wins
2012 (H) beat Cats by six
2011 (H) lost to the Blues by 16

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[Doctor]

I just checked, and you're right (Rd21, 2010) and we walloped them too.

Sweet! Hopefully that's a good omen. It's harder to go with "off the bye" form when both teams are coming off it (which is as it should be - six teams get a bye, they should play each other the following week. I may be on to something here!).

[Flying South]

I agree. We need to keep playing him in the forward role for a proper assessment.

I just don't see how we can fit Buddy, Sinclair, Heeney, Papley, Rohan, Towers and Rose into our forward line. Two would need to come out. The 1st three are givens, we need a small crumber and Garrys best position is forward (re: Hawthorn). IMO that leaves Towers and Rose omitted.

[Triple B]

I thought we were always list after a bye but the last five years we have a 2-3 record. Not a good record though.
2015 (H) loss to Tiggers after six wins
2014 (H) defeated cats by 110!
2013 (A) loss to Power after three wins
2012 (H) beat Cats by six
2011 (H) lost to the Blues by 16

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I think the perception that we are poor after a bye was due to always playing Collingwood through the 2000's around the bye period at ANZ and getting towelled year after year, or so it seemed...

[RogueSwan]

I think the perception that we are poor after a bye was due to always playing Collingwood through the 2000's around the bye period at ANZ and getting towelled year after year, or so it seemed...

yeah, that's right, I had forgotten about those awful games.

[dimelb]

I just don't see how we can fit Buddy, Sinclair, Heeney, Papley, Rohan, Towers and Rose into our forward line. Two would need to come out. The 1st three are givens, we need a small crumber and Garrys best position is forward (re: Hawthorn). IMO that leaves Towers and Rose omitted.

If we can't fit Towers into the forward setup I don't see how we can keep him, although if we include players from the bench there might be room. Another consideration is that Heeney and, in my opinion Rose, could both play in the midfield with a bit of exposure there.