Semi Final 1: Sydney Swans Reserves v Aspley Hornets @ Blacktown

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The forwards seem to be playing from behind a lot, with the ball dropping short a lot. Far more effective having shots on the run from 30-45m (except for the inaccuracy)

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I love how optimistic the commentators are that Aspley might come back

[goswannies]

I love that Aspley is coached by former South Melbourne player John Blair

[Mountain Man]

Healthy collection of Team One here - Parker Naismith Mills Reid Allir Marsh Hewitt Papley

[Ludwig]

This is the first reserves game I have seen live. As much as Brandon Jack gets the footy his foot skills just haven't improved. Seems to read the play ok but ordinary disposal. I don't know what regular 2's observers think but from what I see his spot on the main list looks tenuous. If they need to make way for someone then he could be it depending on his contract status. Robinson seems to have come back ok although appears to be playing very outside. Jones looks up and about which is great insurance for the finals.

Agree about BJ. He continues to waste his possessions. He has another year on his contract, so he'll get another chance, perhaps his last, to make a run at a senior spot.

When Robbo out rucks Tom D, its not a good sign for Tom D - especially when Tom can't keep his feet & is described by the commentators as "giraffe legs"

Tom likes to work on his knees at ground level. I think he has a future in archaeology.

[Nico]

Can't see Teddy or Laidler for that matter getting a recall anytime soon! The commentator referred to Jones as a wrecking ball - it was fun to see him giving everyone in sight a bump or two. Towers was good in the 1st quarter. Rose has been a bit disappointing for me.

Rose's problem is he lacks confidence kicking for goal, the reason he didn't keep his place in the 1's. He was 20 out with a set shot and preferred to kick around the corner and missed by a mile. Couple of snaps well wide of the big sticks.

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Where will next weeks reserves grand final be played?

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Blood rule wasn't it? Wanted to take the kick

Looked concussed to me although quite funny he had a go at some Aspley supporters while coming off

[Mountain Man]

Plus Rohan and Mitchell

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Final scores courtesy BF, Swans 15.23 (113) to Aspley 4.7 (31)

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Plus Rohan and Mitchell

That would be the Mitchell that wants to leave after the flag?

Great to hear so many senior players supporting the reserves.

[Ludwig]

Good first game back from Zak Jones. I think he's a serious shot to regain his spot, but more likely to play next week in the ressies GF. He has that finals hardness and competitiveness you like to see.

Rose has a bag of tricks. He's an elusive player and quite unpredictable, sometimes it works to his benefit and other times not. He runs hard and plays 2-way footy. I like his chances of winning a spot in our senior side in the next couple of years. I much prefer him to Towers, who I see as a near definite trade this year.

I was impressed again with Jake Brown, who looks a classy player. I think he has a bright future. Is quite and skillful and a good decision maker for someone so young. He may get bid on and could be on our senior list next season.

James Bell looks a good prospect for the 2017 draft. Perhaps we will see a good deal of him as a top up next year.

We always seem to get a midfielder or 2 from the academy or the rookie draft. Even if we lose Mitchell and Towers, we still have so much quality depth in the side that we can safely use our first 2 draft picks for KPPS this year.

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Where will next weeks reserves grand final be played?

If it's GWS apparently the NEAFL are very keen for Saturday 11 am at Spotless. The Showgrounds operators less keen in anticipation of a AFL SF the following week. Otherwise will be Blacktown Sunday

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Best Players: J. Laidler, T. Nankervis, N. Newman, T. Richards, D. Towers, B. Jack

[WauchopeAnalyst]

DerickX face plants. Taken off for head reconstruction?

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[dejavoodoo44]

DerickX face plants. Taken off for head reconstruction?

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Or just cosmetic surgery?

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Giants smashed Uni by 87 points. It's going to be a great match next week, especially with no player restrictions. Giants probably have the better team on paper but the Swans have played very well as a unit all year