Round 17: Sydney Swans Reserves v Giants @ SCG

[aardvark]

So how am I going to find out if there are any butchers in Ballarat?

[longmile]

Nankervis playing a huge game. Leading possession getter for the swans at half time with 18 possession and 17 hit outs. Huge effort

[longmile]

3/4 time: cant score a goal to save a life

GWS
7 5 - 47

Swans
2 - 12 - 24

[Ludwig]

Newman having another great game. O'Riordan very good as well. Nankervis had a great 1st half, but tailed off in the 3rd qtr. Rose working hard and doing some nice things, but sloppy with disposal. BJ having a very poor game. McGlynn doing well enough. Not much else to get excited about. Topups disappointing.

[bloodspirit]

May I say how much more enjoyable it is reading the relatively positive and high quality comments on the reserves match thread than the firsts. ???? And I reckon the increasing use of humour is catching on. Congratulations and thanks to all, especially ugg (and Ludwig for humour) but with notable contributions from many others.

[mcs]

Some really disappointing kicking at goal in the 2nd half - we had our chances to win with some more composed kicking for goal - sadly some of our more experienced players were offenders as well. It is windy of course which doesnt help but you shouldn't miss from 20 out with no angle!

[ugg]

Full time @swansreserves 4.19 43 @GWSGIANTS 10.8 68 Goals: McGlynn 2 Hiscox Wilson. @neaflofficial

[ugg]

Disposals Newman 29 O'Riordan McGlynn 22 Nankervis Rose 21 Richards 18 Jack Hiscox 17 Hebron Murray 15 Marsh 14 Robertson Wilson 12 Veale 11

[Ludwig]

The one big positive for me was the quality of Nic Newman's all around game. At least at NEAFL level he looks a cut above. He's so composed, has excellent vision and decision making and can back it up with skilled disposal by foot and hand. He looks to have the kind of game that should make it at AFL level. I would really like to see him get a call up next week. He's got a real physical element to his game as well, which is usually a good indicator if a player can step up to senior level. Could be a better option down back than McVeigh if he can produce anything close to what he's shown in the reserves.

[ugg]

I haven't been that enamoured with Newman until the last few months but I agree he's doing everything right at the moment. Thought he should have got a go today given how short in numbers we are in defence instead of asking a stand-in like Cunningham or Foote

The other positive was Nankervis in the ruck. Did something to his ankle in the last and spent a lot of time as a forward but before that was great in the ruck contests and competitiveness

Other than that I don't think anyone really impressed me that much

[ugg]

est Players: N. Newman, T. Nankervis, C. O''Riordan, D. Baron-Hay, R. Hebron

[Auntie.Gerald]

I would guess that the role that Newman would have had to play today in Snrs may have prevented him from making the Snr team ?

Ie Cunningham and Lloyd so far ie up to half time have been playing Macca and zacs roles

Therefore foote has slotted outside of the backline primarily to half time

Foote has a lot more two way running in the midfield then Nic Newman would be able to cope with

I wonder if we will see Nic get more time in the midfield in ressies to prime him ready ?

[WolfGang]

How did Ted go ?
Did he play defence or forward ?

[ugg]

How did Ted go ?
Did he play defence or forward ?

First quarter forward. No impact. Rest of game defence had good and bad moments.

[liz]

I don't think Coach Shaw would have been overly disappointed with the outing in the sense that the work rate and pressure skills were pretty good for the whole match, even amongst all the skinny bodied top ups out there. I think the number of scoring shots each team had was a fair reflection of the ability to win the ball and get it going in the right direction. But the scoreboard reflected that the Giants had a bit more system, skill and composure in their forward 50.

I suspect Coach Longmire would have been a little less enamoured in the sense that those he might think about as senior options didn't show the skill level necessary, on the whole.

Newman was probably one exception. His ball use was good, and he showed some dash and dare running the ball out. Nankervis continued his good form too. He wasn't as dominant as last week but still pretty good. I suspect Sinclair must be looking over his shoulder at what Nankervis is dishing up in the reserves (which can only be a good thing).

The only other one who impressed me somewhat was Marsh, who came on after quarter time and was pretty decent in defence and through the midfield. He needs another couple of weeks, you'd think, before pushing for a senior recall, but it was a solid return after his few week layoff.

Rose, Jack, McGlynn and Hiscox all got plenty of the ball but butchered it far too often.