Changes for round 1 - Syd vs Port

[RogueSwan]

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These pants can also cause severe Compartment Syndrome

Some tight compartment syndrome happening here too

Goodluck this weekend @alastairday @ironman_series

A post shared by Kurt Tippett (@kurttippett8) on Feb 23, 2017 at 5:23pm PST

[grarmy]

Looks like 'The Log' has stuffed a wodge of $100 notes into his shorts. On his coin, he's got money to burn.

[Auntie.Gerald]

If injuries are not an issue for the players below I would suggest my only change is Towers to play

I want Edwards in the team asap with a simple role....make him the player we need off the HBF wing etc so by middle of the season we have the type of player we need for a much more flexible transition from our backs......we need this flexibility I believe to take on GWS and The Dogs


SNRS:

Parker Reid, TOWERS
Kizza, Bud, Hewett

Tippo
Kennedy (C)
Jones
Hannes
Heeney
Lloyd

Smithy, AA, Mills
Rampe, Grundy, Swampy

19. Macca
20. Naismith
21. Robinson
22. Edwards

* Florent starting in ressies but hunting down robinsons spot in the Snr team

[Nico]

I think Naismith will start at the first centre bounce every game. Macca will struggle to get a game with his recurring calf injury. There is probably a top 20, then half a dozen to fill the other 2 spots. Sounds like Melican is putting the hand for a promotion. Looking forward to a strong season. How would it be if all of AJ, Papley and Rohan are playing by mid season?

[stevoswan]

I've been out of the loop for a bit, what happened to Papley?

[dimelb]

I've been out of the loop for a bit, what happened to Papley?

Unfortunately the club injury list isn't up to date, but Papley has compartment syndrome and it will be a few weeks before we'll see him in action.

Compartment syndrome - Wikipedia

[stevoswan]

Unfortunately the club injury list isn't up to date, but Papley has compartment syndrome and it will be a few weeks before we'll see him in action.

Compartment syndrome - Wikipedia

Thanks for that dimelb......

[Meg]

Unfortunately the club injury list isn't up to date, but Papley has compartment syndrome and it will be a few weeks before we'll see him in action.

Compartment syndrome - Wikipedia

That wiki reference is grim reading. I hope the example of the long distance runner at the end of the article is the experience Tom has.

[Joel Ridge]

AFL website is reporting that the Swans are considering using Tippett as a permanent forward with Darcy Cameron and Naismith operating as the rotating rucks.

This seems very unlikely as three Giants would kill the teams ability to keep the ball inside forward 50.

What has happened to Sinclair? You don't see his name popping up anywhere.

It's wonderful to have depth in the ruck department.

[mattybloods]

AFL website is reporting that the Swans are considering using Tippett as a permanent forward with Darcy Cameron and Naismith operating as the rotating rucks.

It's a nice thought but I think Cameron and Tippett would be playing similar roles as the deep forward pinch hitting in the ruck. I like Naismith in Ruck and Tippett FF, however Cameron's marking in poor conditions on the weekend was definitely a standout. If/when Tippett has an injury during the year I think Cameron will slot in nicely.

[aardvark]

Cameron needs a year or two of Steve Taubert before his ruck work is up to standard. He does take a good grab though...

http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2017-03-04/selection-dilemma-looms-large

[mcs]

It's a nice thought but I think Cameron and Tippett would be playing similar roles as the deep forward pinch hitting in the ruck. I like Naismith in Ruck and Tippett FF, however Cameron's marking in poor conditions on the weekend was definitely a standout. If/when Tippett has an injury during the year I think Cameron will slot in nicely.

I agree with Aadvark that he needs a year or two with the ruck whisperer to finish his ruck work, but his marking on the weekend was impressive in tough conditions. I can see why we took the punt with him in the draft, and I'd argue he may already be in front of Sinclair at this stage in the pecking order. I'd expect Naismith will be 1st choice with Tippett to support, but the option of playing 3 talls against some teams might also be considered.

On another note, good to see Nankervis doing well @ Richmond - I hope he has a shocker whenever he comes up against us, but I do want to see him doing well otherwise.

[Ludwig]

We will most likely go with the Naismith-Tippett ruck duo with something like a 60-40 split. Naismith is our best ruckman. All the others are more forwards who can play in the ruck with Tippett being quite good at it. I would say Tippett is clearly the best ruck-forward the game. Cameron probably has moved ahead of Sinclair mainly due to his marking and goal kicking ability. Sinclair has never been much of a ruckman anyway, so has to have an impact around the ground, especially by not dropping easy marks.

Surprise package this year may be Lewis Melican. He's only played one great game, which happens to be the NEAFL GF. He seems to have taken that form into this season. He was one of our best on Friday. I noticed he can kick well on his left side. He has good pace and defends well and he's still only 20 yo. 2 years ago we were all wondering what would happen to our defence when Ted and Reg retired. It's looking very solid now. Aliir, Melican, Talia, Maibaum and AJ. How can we play them all? I think one might become a forward.

[Mark26]

We will most likely go with the Naismith-Tippett ruck duo with something like a 60-40 split. Naismith is our best ruckman. All the others are more forwards who can play in the ruck with Tippett being quite good at it. I would say Tippett is clearly the best ruck-forward the game. Cameron probably has moved ahead of Sinclair mainly due to his marking and goal kicking ability. Sinclair has never been much of a ruckman anyway, so has to have an impact around the ground, especially by not dropping easy marks.

Surprise package this year may be Lewis Melican. He's only played one great game, which happens to be the NEAFL GF. He seems to have taken that form into this season. He was one of our best on Friday. I noticed he can kick well on his left side. He has good pace and defends well and he's still only 20 yo. 2 years ago we were all wondering what would happen to our defence when Ted and Reg retired. It's looking very solid now. Aliir, Melican, Talia, Maibaum and AJ. How can we play them all? I think one might become a forward.

Have to agree with all of this. I like the look of Melican thus far and think Florent is up for senior experience this year too. The last JLT should be interesting viewing. Robbo and Foote have both put their hands up for more midfield action and Jones is a beast. I hope Edwards gets another crack before round 1.

[Mountain Man]

JLT Round 1 - Cameron 12 hit outs and 83% game time. Tippett 17 H/O in 74% game time.

JLT Round 2 - Cameron 0 hit outs and 35% game time. Tippett 12 H/O in 82% game time, and Naismith 17 in 54% game time. Sinclair 6 H/O in 62% game time.

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alise a way to go for Cameron as a Ruckman