Match Day Thread Rnd 18 Sydney V St Kilda. SCG. 19.25pm.

[Swansinger]

I thought - and I'm sure I'm not alone here - that West Coast got the better of the Sinclair-Jetta trade.
I was wrong.

[Nolie]

Definitely wrong. Over here in the West the Eagles supporters consistently complain that they got the raw end if the deal. Jetfa has spent most of his time in the WAFL and he has not performed there to well. He has come good however over the last few weeks and appears to be holding his spot in the team.
I could never undestand the vitriol from the RWO crowd over Sinclair this year. To mine Sydney have always looked better with him in the side. He is the only one that can consistently take a contested mark - and that includes
Tipett, Franklin and Reid. In fact I think Reid is bloody useless..

[dejavoodoo44]

He did - and deservedly so, but there was an outcry from some in the media that he should not have been due to the ball being there (although he was also late with the 'spoil').

Brereton led the defence of Jones in the media and the same language that he employed was then used in the MRP report. It doesn't take long for something to become accepted practice (although it could swing back again just as quickly).


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Yes, and Greene has been reported again today, for punching Rance in the jaw. Perhaps Dermie will lead the case for the defense, by claiming that Greene meant to throw an innocuous jumper punch, but became disorientated because he forgot to grab hold of the jumper?

[Jeynez]

What do we think is the best team structure when Tippett/Reid are fit now that Sinclair has played a blinder?

[Odysseus]

What do we think is the best team structure when Tippett/Reid are fit now that Sinclair has played a blinder?

I'm not sure. But I think Reid is underestimated by some on RWO. He's an intelligent footballer, and his ability as a swingman is an asset. Granted, he hasn't been going so well lately, but the fundamentals see him - in my book - a valuable player. But Tippett's best position - for me it's in the Magoos. How many good finals games has he played for us? (Ans. Other RWO-ers will know better than my fading memory.) How many good grand finals has he played for us. Ans: zero. For mine, despite Tippett's superior talent, I'd prefer Sinkers in the team because a) he gives it his all, and b) he's more likely to see the game out. Tippo seems a lovely bloke, but for mine he's too injury prone and too inclined to go missing when he has a poor game for me to feel confident with him in the team. And before others say it, it is true that his first half of last season was outstanding. But if a week is a long time in politics, a season ago is a long time in footy.

[AB Swannie]

Massive kudos to Callum Sinclair. If he brings that (or 90% of that) each week then he is an obvious automatic in. His passion and work ethic cannot be faulted

However, my worry with Sinkers is much the same as Glenn Maxwell in our test cricket team. That is, one great performance can gloss over several average games allowing them to keep a place otherwise unwarranted.

I'm really happy to be proven wrong again Callum. Bring on 5 more majors against the Hawks!

[Jeynez]

I'm not sure. But I think Reid is underestimated by some on RWO. He's an intelligent footballer, and his ability as a swingman is an asset. Granted, he hasn't been going so well lately, but the fundamentals see him - in my book - a valuable player. But Tippett's best position - for me it's in the Magoos. How many good finals games has he played for us? (Ans. Other RWO-ers will know better than my fading memory.) How many good grand finals has he played for us. Ans: zero. For mine, despite Tippett's superior talent, I'd prefer Sinkers in the team because a) he gives it his all, and b) he's more likely to see the game out. Tippo seems a lovely bloke, but for mine he's too injury prone and too inclined to go missing when he has a poor game for me to feel confident with him in the team. And before others say it, it is true that his first half of last season was outstanding. But if a week is a long time in politics, a season ago is a long time in footy.

My thoughts as well, Tippett just seems so risky, the difference between his best and worse is massive and we can't afford to carry him in finals

Massive kudos to Callum Sinclair. If he brings that (or 90% of that) each week then he is an obvious automatic in. His passion and work ethic cannot be faulted

Even if he could bring half of that each week I'd let him keep his spot

[Auntie.Gerald]

I can't believe how many marks sinclair didn't nail up until sat night

I couldn't believe last night how many he nailed

Hawthorn generally wouldn't allow him the opportunity

[mcs]

I can't believe how many marks sinclair didn't nail up until sat night

I couldn't believe last night how many he nailed

Hawthorn generally wouldn't allow him the opportunity

I wasn't surprised by how many he was nailing, as in the two ressies games I watched him play in closely (particularly the game down here against the Canberra team), he had hands like glue in both, reeling them in like I've never seen him do before. He is in really good form, and while he is and continues to work hard (His off the ball workrate is very good for a big man), he will be very stiff to drop out of the seniors team.

As others have said, he needs to follow it up with more good performances, but there is little doubt he is in really good form.

[i'm-uninformed2]

I was watching two things from last night re Mills that made me laugh, but also realise what a competitive, hard bugger he is.

One: when he crunched Acres, which he executed beautifully by getting in low and drilling his shoulder into his ribs. It was such a brave, savage hit. But what made it better was he got straight up, walked past Acres, and not sure exactly what he briefly said, but did it with a smile. I suggest a good sledge, but it was quick and probably more about how he enjoyed it. And then walked back and took the accolades and high fives of his team mates. Reg hugged him for the hit.

The other was after Sinclair kicked his fifth. Carlisle was giving some argy bargy back to the Swans and Mills was in the vicinity before heading back to defence. Not sure what Carlisle said when he pointed at Mills, but Mills simply put his hand and all five fingers up at him.

He really is a remarkable bugger, especially for his age. No wonder teams target him now and then, but I suspect deep down he enjoys every second of it.

[dejavoodoo44]

I was watching two things from last night re Mills that made me laugh, but also realise what a competitive, hard bugger he is.

One: when he crunched Acres, which he executed beautifully by getting in low and drilling his shoulder into his ribs. It was such a brave, savage hit. But what made it better was he got straight up, walked past Acres, and not sure exactly what he briefly said, but did it with a smile. I suggest a good sledge, but it was quick and probably more about how he enjoyed it. And then walked back and took the accolades and high fives of his team mates. Reg hugged him for the hit.

The other was after Sinclair kicked his fifth. Carlisle was giving some argy bargy back to the Swans and Mills was in the vicinity before heading back to defence. Not sure what Carlisle said when he pointed at Mills, but Mills simply put his hand and all five fingers up at him.

He really is a remarkable bugger, especially for his age. No wonder teams target him now and then, but I suspect deep down he enjoys every second of it.

Yes, I also noticed that Mills took a bit of pleasure in his work after he crunched Acres. Though I almost feel sorry for Carlisle. I mean, at the start of the game, he was probably thinking something like, 'You beaut, I don't have to play on Franklin!'. And then Sinclair goes and kicks five on him.

[stevoswan]

Interesting to see the difference in the umpiring when we're playing a Melbourne team as opposed to gws last week. This week - back to their old tricks, random application of the holding the ball rule. Saints win the free kick count 22-15.

Last week, the umpiring seemed almost fair. It was weird.

Spot on assessment. It's repeatedly frustrating when we're playing Vic teams......and playing west of the Victorian border....

[stevoswan]

And equal 3rd highest of all time!

'Clunker' Sinclair! A star is born.

This week: GOAL KICKING PRACTICE

Abso-@@@@ing-lutely!!!!! We really need to get that right and pronto....some BIG games coming up.

[giant]

Fantastic team effort - improve our goal kicking and the world is our oyster. Gets interesting from here but...

[Doctor]

Yes, some of the media seem to think he might be in trouble with the Tribunal. I would have thought, that to be suspended, that you need to have done something illegal? I don't see what was actually illegal in the tackle? It wasn't high, nor was it too low. It wasn't in the back. It wasn't late. There was no slinging motion and he didn't lift him. I would find it quite surreal, if he got punished in any way, for something that didn't even deserve a free.

Agreed. He did nothing wrong at any point during the tackle. It was technically perfect.

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It will cost us the win against the Hawks if we kick less goals than behinds against them. They will not let us waste inside 50s like these other teams have.

Couldn't agree more.