Changes for Rnd 20 V Geelong

[goswannies]

Since Rd 6 we haven't lost a game in which Lloyd played any more than two minutes, while we also haven't won without him

Name him, sit him on the bench for 3 minutes & we're set

[707]

Picture of the midfield group talking at today's training session, only ruckman in the group was Tippett.

Reid looked to be running freely.

Other than Dangerfield, Geelong appear to have a few injury concerns.

[Billericay]

According to this article Geelong Cats keep Steven Motlop, Daniel Menzel sidelined in AFL neither Motlop or Menzel will be playing on Friday and Cockatoo is also out

[Auntie.Gerald]

From the Age as above link

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The swans have only lost twice since round six - both times to Hawthorn by six points.

Scott said while they obviously look at how Hawthorn beat Sydney, Geelong must remember what makes them a good team.

"Sometimes you can have a look at one team beating Sydney and think 'all you have to do is play the way that Hawthorn did'," he said.

"I for one think when I look at it, Hawthorn play their way against Sydney and it works."

[waswan]

tippett has to play
others not doing enough consistently yo keep him out

[S.S. Bleeder]

From the Age as above link

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The swans have only lost twice since round six - both times to Hawthorn by six points.

Scott said while they obviously look at how Hawthorn beat Sydney, Geelong must remember what makes them a good team.

"Sometimes you can have a look at one team beating Sydney and think 'all you have to do is play the way that Hawthorn did'," he said.

"I for one think when I look at it, Hawthorn play their way against Sydney and it works."

If he wants to know Scumthorns secret all he has to do is deliver a brown paper bag to the Scumpires. Simple.

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Has Junior been training this week?

[Markwebbos]

Back on topic, I'm going to have a crack at predicting tonight's changes based on the team that played last week:

IN: Lloyd, Rohan, Reid, Tippett
OUT: Robinson, Foote, Sinkers, Naismith

Which means the actual changes will be:

IN: Reid, Tippo
OUT; Sinkers, Naismith

Think they'll name Josh Kennedy to give him every chance, and they'll name Dawson as an emergency to cover him.

[MattW]

Back on topic, I'm going to have a crack at predicting tonight's changes based on the team that played last week:

IN: Lloyd, Rohan, Reid, Tippett
OUT: Robinson, Foote, Sinkers, Naismith

Which means the actual changes will be:

IN: Reid, Tippo
OUT; Sinkers, Naismith

Think they'll name Josh Kennedy to give him every chance, and they'll name Dawson as an emergency to cover him.

I agree. It'd be a much better team.

[Mountain Man]

Zac Smith is a pretty mobile player, and Naismith was shown up last week by the athletic McEvoy. So, even without Naismith knee injury I think Tippett is likely - not that Tippett is especially mobile

[wolftone57]

Chance there will be several changes this week. I think Tippett is a reasonable chance. Might be time to give Naismith a spell.

I'd like:

Rohan, Lloyd, Reid, Tippett, Aliir

for

Foote, Robinson, Sinclair, Naismith, Newman.

Naismith looks to be injured anyway. Longmire said Kennedy was still sore on Tuesday so I can't see him making a miracle recovery by Friday. Sinclair has an ankle issue. Reid looks to be recovered. Tippett was pretty good in the reserves two weeks ago but he would have to play out of his skin if he gets a go.

I wish Sam Murray was on the main list as then he could just come in for Smithy when playing teams with super fast forwards. Sam not only keeps his opponents mostly goalless but also runs off them and creates. He reminds me of Ross Gibbs, Bryce Gobbs' father. If you get a chance have a look at the 1985-6 Glenelg premierships for reference.

Jordan Dawson has done everything except bribe the coach for a game. I don't know what more he has to do. Last week we played Jordan Foote, Jordan Dawson didn't even get on the emergency list and yet he just came off 3 BOG and is leading the NEAFL Most Valuable Player Award (sort of the NEAFL Brownlow), got a game and I cringed. I was angry Dawson had been overlooked again even though his game would have been suited to the Hawks style and he could have broken them up. He could also have taken Kennedy's place after he was injured but the selection committee picked otherwise. I am astounded at some of the decisions of the selection committee this year. I would have thought Hayward would not have been suited last week. Sure Hawks have a young backline but nearly all those players have had at least two years VFL and are built like brick @@@@-houses. Not only that Hayward seems to draw a more experienced player for some reason.

I don't care what anyone says Naismith provides precise tap work and an advantage for our mids. Tippett if he comes in will have to provide that same advantage. He can't just get 8-15 HO. If he does that we are cactus. Although Tippett is no sure thing as Sinclair only rolled his ankle.

I have long campaigned against using players who are not 100% fit. Last week we did that by withdrawing Rohan and Lloyd. Unfortunately our selection committee did not think far enough ahead to choose Dawson on the emergency list. I am hoping that any player who is experiencing even the smallest injury worry will not play this week but that our selection committee actually pick the best players for the occasion, even the emergencies.

[Markwebbos]

Sinclair will be fit. Harley said he was fine to play.

I think they'll mainly consider him mainly as a forward in which case he'll make way for Reid.

In the ruck I think Tippo is a better option.

[Ludwig]

I wish Sam Murray was on the main list as then he could just come in for Smithy when playing teams with super fast forwards. Sam not only keeps his opponents mostly goalless but also runs off them and creates. He reminds me of Ross Gibbs, Bryce Gobbs' father. If you get a chance have a look at the 1985-6 Glenelg premierships for reference.

I think Sam Murray has made tremendous progress since first arriving at the club and I hope it continues, because, as you say, he's got real line breaking pace. But he's nowhere in the same league as Nick Smith, who has never had a problem covering speedy forwards. He's done a fantastic job on both Cyril and Eddie Betts. And Nick is by no means slow.

[wolftone57]

If he wants to know Scumthorns secret all he has to do is deliver a brown paper bag to the Scumpires. Simple.

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Has Junior been training this week?

Not with the group Monday but supposed to train with them Wednesday apparently. Don't know whether he did or not. there's no news on the website so I think the Swans are playing this close to the chest. The rumour is the session was a closed session too. I am making no predictions this week as I think our selection committee are about as erratic as 'The Joker'.

[wolftone57]

I think Sam Murray has made tremendous progress since first arriving at the club and I hope it continues, because, as you say, he's got real line breaking pace. But he's nowhere in the same league as Nick Smith, who has never had a problem covering speedy forwards. He's done a fantastic job on both Cyril and Eddie Betts. And Nick is by no means slow.

He's done a great job on both Cyril and Eddie last year. His form this year has been ordinary at best and downright disturbing at worst. He has had a few good games but very few this year. Even Nick admits that in an interview he did several weeks ago. Last week he was very ordinary and coughed up plenty of goals. He can't continue to bleed goals if we are to even consider being a force in the finals. This year is the first time I have seen Smithy get flogged to the tune of a 5 goal drubbing and he did it three times in the first 6 matches. he's certainly improved since then but I am worried that his form against the better sides is very poor indeed.

[swansrob]

Pretty sure Sinclair is in a photo posted on Swans Twitter training at Skilled this afternooon