NEAFL discussion thread

[bloodspirit]

I too fear that AJ is not going to make it. It sounds like he has had a wound healing setback from his most recent surgery. From a medical point of view he seams to have issues with wound healing and recurrent infection which is a shame but it?s just Conjecture on my part. As I said I feel that if he doesn?t play seniors this year then it?s unlikely that he will he kept on again. I hope he makes it

Confirmation about the nature of AJ's injury setback here: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/...17-p4za2i.html.

[aguy]

Confirmation about the nature of AJ's injury setback here: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/...17-p4za2i.html.

Yea. Reading between the lines it sounds like a surgical wound site infection

[Markwebbos]

Yea. Reading between the lines it sounds like a surgical wound site infection

I read it to mean it was a issue with training load, and they were having to back that off slightly.

"While ramping up his training he had some groin soreness pre-Christmas, had that operated on, he had a minor setback at the site where the surgery was," Swans football manager Tom Harley said. "Not so much a re-strain but we've had to take the foot off the gas for a couple of weeks. Alex will continue after about a two-week spell."

There's a bit more on the Swans website which adds ?We can?t put a hard and fast date on it but we are confident we will see Alex soon.?

I'm very excited that Melican might make it for the Crows game (from the same Age article):

The Swans have left the door ajar for backman Lewis Melican to face the Crows after missing a week due to a minor hamstring strain.

Melican, who earned votes from the coaches in his most recent match, would be a welcomed inclusion against a Crows forward line containing Taylor Walker, Josh Jenkins and Mitch McGovern.

"Playing the Crows on Friday night is a tight turnaround but we'll give him every chance, he's recovering well," Harley said.

[aguy]

Yes I?ve read those are the comments that I was basing my post on

[707]

The handful remaining reserves and a heap of toppies will play Gold Coast at Lismore on Saturday at 4.35pm. Could be ugly, very ugly. We await Ugg's preview.

[ugg]

I have the game at Southport starting 11am

[707]

I have the game at Southport starting 11am

I was going by what's printed in the pocket guide sent with memberships but you obviously have a update.

Look forward to your team list!

[ugg]

So a Google search reveals that the game was announced with some fanfare at Lismore last year but something must have happened as the NEAFL site and both teams? websites have the game at Fankhauser (Marty?) Reserve at Southport.

[TheMase]

So a Google search reveals that the game was announced with some fanfare at Lismore last year but something must have happened as the NEAFL site and both teams? websites have the game at Fankhauser (Marty?) Reserve at Southport.

I am in Lismore. This was to be played on a ground that was being upgraded but unfortunately delays meant it would not be ready in time.

[ugg]

Thanks Mase. Must be disappointing for you personally missing a chance to see the team.

[TheMase]

2018 NEAFL discussion

Thanks Mase. Must be disappointing for you personally missing a chance to see the team.

Yeah a bit annoying! I hope they?ll come back next season.

[barracuda]

The best toppies are playing in the academy or are being rested

[ugg]

12 listed players for us v 13 listed players for them.

Of course at least 1 of ours will be in Geelong as the emergency whereas one of their senior emergencies in Michael Rischitelli hasn't been named.

GOLD COAST


B: 34. Mackenzie Willis 21. Jack Leslie 49. Jayden Verdoorn
HB: 42. Connor Nutting 37. Joshua Jaska 40. Jacob Heron
C: 33. Aaron Hall 13. Callum Ah Chee 41. Will Brodie
HF: 36. Joshua Schoenfeld 31. Charlie Ballard 8. Bradley Scheer
F: 52. Damien Burke 46. Eddie Sansbury 1. Kwaby Boakye
Foll: 32. Brayden Crossley 45. Jacob Dawson 48. Brodie Foster
Inter: 57. Riley Dreghorn 47. Joshua Molloy 50. Emmanuel Baru 54. Jarrod Mills 55. Jackson Brumley
Emer: Dean Katsiris Ari Miles James Mohr
In: 54. Jarrod Mills 46. Eddie Sansbury 41. Will Brodie 55. Jackson Brumley
Out: 26. Harrison Wigg (injured) 53. Timakoi Bowie (unavailable) 10. Kade Kolodjashnij (injured)


New: 55. Jackson Brumley


SYDNEY


B: 55. Dylan Smith 21. Jack Maibaum 50. Lachlan Dent
HB: 38. Colin O?Riordan 36. Aliir Aliir 28. Nic Newman
C: 19. Matthew Ling 45. Angus Styles 33. Ryley Stoddart
HF: 58. Mitchell Rogers 30. Tom McCartin 49. Dominic Soffe
F: 54. Jeremy Shumack 46. Joel Amartey 53. Harry Parker
Foll: 17. Darcy Cameron 41. Jake Brown 1. James Rose
Inter: 51. Nick Eynaud 57. Christian Loone 59. Chris Frangos 56. McKinlay Pearce 52. Darcy Cordell
Emer: 47. Luke Stanford 48. Jack Campbell 60. Jacob Sincock
In: 36. Aliir Aliir 28. Nic Newman 58. Mitchell Rogers 54. Jeremy Shumack 49. Dominic Soffe 57. Christian Loone 53. Harry Parker 59. Chris Frangos
Out: 32. James Bell (Inj) 42. Robbie Rox (AFL) 31. Harrison Marsh (AFL) 25. Ben Ronke (AFL) 51. Luke Skrivanic (omitted) 52. Tom Meacham (Academy) 55. Bailey Stewart (Academy) 57. Kyle Veerhuis (Academy)

[liz]

The NEAFL website suggests that Saturday's game will be streamed, though after the effort with the Brisbane game, I guess we'll have to wait and see how much is actually broadcast.

[ugg]