Changes for R23 v Blues

[Flying South]

Horse seems to have set out his stall re the talls, Naismaith is a great guy to have on the wings if we need him. I just feel he doesn't quite do enough around the ground just yet and he may never get there on that front.

Fierce competition for spots so I absolutely no reason complacency should be an issue. After the way they bullied us in R6 I expect to see a bit a statement from us Saturday. Cannot wait!!

I fear there could be a bit of payback for roughing up Mills last time. Hope they don't do anything stupid and risk a suspension for 1st week of finals. Jones and Franklin will need to be very well behaved.

[Mug Punter]

+1

I hope this is what is being planned for Aliir next year. Having Mills unleashed into the midfield, and having Reid play as a permanent forward adds even more incentive for this move.

If McVeigh is not playing for us next year then I wouldn't be surprised to see Mills move into that QB role in the backline (apologies for the Matt80 clich?) but it would still free up a spot in the backline.

Smith Reg Rampe
Mills Melican Newman

+ Aliir as a sweeper

If McVeigh stays it potentially blocks the development of a player coming through. And it probably costs the club an extra $100,000 - 150,000 in cap space because even at a cut price salary he'll still be on vastly more than a draftee.

I don't think there is too much doubt that McVeigh could still add value on the field next year but if I had to lay money on where he plays next year it would be somewhere else. Sure Jared would understand if that was the case

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I must be the only one apart from Mr and Mrs Sinkers who's happy to see him keep his spot over Big Sammy. I hope he has a blinder tomorrow.

I'm not overly disappointed. I can see the logic in going with Sinclair as he has an extra string to his bow. Throw him forward and he can take a good contested mark and is a genuine avenue for goal. And he provides cover down there is Sammy has to go down back. Effectively gives us injury cover down the entire spine.

[barry]

The problem with playing Carlton is they can make ordinary players look like stars. What if Sinclair or towers kick 4 goals?

[liz]

Yeah, but what does the fluoro green cap worn backwards mean?

Not sure if wearing a cap backwards has any significance, but during pre-season, certain players donned a fluro cap for some drills that signalled they weren't in full contact mode. Naismith wearing the cap suggests his body may not yet be fully right.

[KTigers]

I think it's more likely that his haircut is not fully right, and he has finally realised. I know he's a ruckman, but his visits to the salon this season have yielded some appalling results.

Not sure if wearing a cap backwards has any significance, but during pre-season, certain players donned a fluro cap for some drills that signalled they weren't in full contact mode. Naismith wearing the cap suggests his body may not yet be fully right.

[Mel_C]

I blame Malcolm Turnbull, he seems to have the reverse-Midas touch over the last few years.
[and please don't let this descend into a political @@@@ fight thread, its just that ever since AA was applauded by the PM, AA's form and health have been down]

No I blame the umpires in the Geelong preliminary final. If the umpire had paid the mark, (or was it a free?), in our forward line towards the end of the first quarter, then the ball wouldn't have come out and then Allir wouldn't have done his knee!! Who knows what would have happened the week after if he had played ????.

[AnnieH]

No aardvark, me too.
He's worked very hard for it and deserves to keep it.

I must be the only one apart from Mr and Mrs Sinkers who's happy to see him keep his spot over Big Sammy. I hope he has a blinder tomorrow.

[ugg]

Jordan in, Jordan out

AFL advises Jordan Foote (illness) has withdrawn as a Syd Swans' emergency for the Rd23 match v Carlton and been replaced by Jordan Dawson.

— Patrick Keane (@AFL_PKeane) August 25, 2017

[Billericay]

Jordan in, Jordan out

AFL advises Jordan Foote (illness) has withdrawn as a Syd Swans' emergency for the Rd23 match v Carlton and been replaced by Jordan Dawson.

? Patrick Keane (@AFL_PKeane) August 25, 2017

Just like they planned it. The Dream is still alive. Can we please have a late change ... Towers out, Dawson in?

[AB Swannie]

the singlet theory works again:
Naismith Foote and Hanners all in yellow
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No wonder they didn't release the photos before team announcement

[Ludwig]

I must be the only one apart from Mr and Mrs Sinkers who's happy to see him keep his spot over Big Sammy. I hope he has a blinder tomorrow.

I'd set my sights a bit lower on this one, like:

I hope he doesn't have a blunder tomorrow. But it's still a long shot.

[Blood Fever]

I'd set my sights a bit lower on this one, like:

I hope he doesn't have a blunder tomorrow. But it's still a long shot.

Still reckon Naismith will play in seniors' first final. No yet sold on Tippett as his partner. Sinclair more than handy and gives 110 per cent effort each time. Also more physically sound.

[Number 43]

I reckon they'll leave Buddy out.

[Ludwig]

I reckon they'll leave Buddy out.

Well, they're already leaving out Aliir, so why not all the stars.

[dejavoodoo44]

I think it's more likely that his haircut is not fully right, and he has finally realised. I know he's a ruckman, but his visits to the salon this season have yielded some appalling results.

I must admit, this comment is more in line with what I was fishing for.