Changes Rd 21 v Freo

[Blood Fever]

I don't know about Newman being one of the least important structurally. I think he squares us up and is able to get that really difficult kick out of defence. This has always been a problem for us when pressured, too many indiscriminate kicks to nobody. Newman seems to be able to stay cool and deliver a kick out of defence. Some of his attack was good too and the kick to Gazza was super. I wouldn't want him to go anywhere in a hurry.

Newman is an elite kick. We don't have a lot of great field kicks although we have improved in this area. He has given us more polish in the Malceski mould. Stays in our best 22 for mine unless match committee value Towers speed and pressure more. Newman is the more natural footballer.

[undy]

Out: Jones
In: Kennedy

[Matty10]

Out: Jones
In: Kennedy

In relation to form, or to give him a rest?

[Markwebbos]

Out: Jones
In: Kennedy

If it's based on disposal efficiency then yes. Jones has been underperforming but he's in our best 22.

[undy]

In relation to form, or to give him a rest?

He just seems to have lost form a bit at the moment and seems to be playing a bit close to the edge. If Joey is fit, someone has to go.

[Markwebbos]

Conclusion: It's the Auskickers that are the most inspiring.

Quarters at the SCG
Q1

• 4.3 27
• 1.1 7
• 4.1 25
• 7.5 47
• 2.4 16
• 2.2 14
• 2.5 17
• 4.3 27
• 3.5 23

Avg = 22.56 points


Q2

• 4.2 26
• 4.6 30
• 0.3 3
• 5.5 35
• 2.2 14
• 3.6 24
• 3.6 24
• 6.2 38
• 4.3 27

Avg = 24.56 points


Q3

• 2.1 13
• 2.4 16
• 4.3 27
• 5.3 33
• 5.1 31
• 4.6 30
• 3.6 24
• 4.5 29
• 4.6 30

Avg = 25.89 points


Q4

• 2.4 16
• 4.2 26
• 1.2 8
• 3.2 20
• 2.2 14
• 3.2 20
• 3.3 21
• 3.6 24
• 3.3 21

Avg = 18.89 points


Q2 at Away games

• R2 Docklands 2.4 16
• R4 Subiaco 2.1 13
• R6 MCG 3.4 22
• R8 Docklands 6.5 41
• R9 Docklands 3.1 19
• R13 MCG 3.1 19
• R15 MCG 4.7 31
• R17 Showgrounds 3.1 19
• R19 MCG 2.2 14
• R20 Kardinia Park 3.0 18

Avg = 21.20 points

Thanks!!!

[AnnieH]

On a a recent video interview with Heeney on Swans website, Heeney said the players like Sweet Caroline - it gets them going!

Get's them going??
Seriously?
It gets me annoyed.

[AnnieH]

So who goes out for Joey then? Could be Tippo I s'pose but he should be given a few games to see if he can re-discovered his best? Everyone else has been play good, if not great, footy.
I would also like to Cunningham make it back, if he can recapture his pre-injury form. He can provide that quick, hard running release player that works so well when we switch play.

How awful is it that we have so many to choose from and only one spot to give!!
A lot of club would be a bit jealous.
Love this club.

[AnnieH]

I'd prefer to rest Kennedy for one more week. Wouldn't want him going down with a 21 day hammy on the weekend n miss first week of the finals.

No change

This.

[Mountain Man]

I think Freo played with only 1 ruck last round - 37 hit outs to Griffin and 2 to Cox; a 193cm, 93k 7 games player

[jono2707]

Get's them going??
Seriously?
It gets me annoyed.

For a gladiatorial-style sport, isn't that a good thing?

[AB Swannie]

Kennedy is listed as 50/50 on swans website. For me, that means he doesn't play. One more week please. I think Naismith is probably in the same boat.

I think we have played our best footy this year with one ruck and I'd give that solo role to Sinkers over Tippett and let Deano go against the second ruck.

I'd still love to see Dawson again in the firsts but it is not likely.

Out: Tippett
In: Dawson

[chalbilto]

This.

+1. If no injuries, then no change.

[Mark26]

Out: Sinclair
In: Kennedy (if fit) otherwise Dawson.

[Jeynez]

Dawson won't crack into the side for the rest of the year, if it hasn't happened already, it won't happen now that our injury list is short and finals is around the corner.

2018 will be his year