NEAFL discussion thread

[mcs]

Brisbane lost, did they? They are the team I thought most likely to trouble the Swans. We seem to have had a problem with their height in the last few seasons. That's not to say I think the remaining teams- all non-AFL sides - will be easy to beat but I think the Swans fitness levels (even for the academy players) and discipline/structure will hold them in good stead.

Do we yet know when and where the Swans final will be?

Edit: Occurred to me I could just go and look it up.

Tribal Sport NEAFL Finals Series: Week 2 Fixture

We host Canberra at BISP on Saturday morning. For those who don't fancy the trek out there (especially with an even more important game starting late afternoon on "this" side of town, the game will be streamed.

Disappointed it isn't being played as a curtain raiser to the final at the SCG. Would of really liked to have seen this game live, but will watch a bit of it when not driving on the way up to Sydney in the car.

[ugg]

Maibaum is a surprise inclusion as he was still listed on the Swans injury list as 1-2 weeks on Tuesday. No Pink Foote or Amartey despite none of them being named on the injury list (Is there a point to the injury list anymore?)

13 listed players in total but of course at least 1, and possibly 2 (keeping an eye on that 3 man emergency list) will be rested for the AFL game, most likely Dawson and/or Towers.

And of course, no REID!

PRELIMINARY FINAL 2

Sydney Swans v Canberra Demons at BISP, 11.30am
*This match will be streamed live on NEAFL TV (youtube.com/northeastafl)
*Live Champion Data statistics available on the Official NEAFL App

SYDNEY

B: 51. Connor Flanagan 54. Kyle Veerhuis 53. Kyle McKellar
HB: 33. Ryley Stoddart 21. Jack Maibaum 31. Harrison Marsh
C: 22. Dean Towers 45. Angus Styles 1. James Rose
HF: 41. Jake Brown 34. Jordan Dawson 16. Gary Rohan
F: 55. Bailey Stewart 58. Mitchell Rogers 42. Robbie Fox
Foll: 17. Darcy Cameron 32. James Bell 38. Colin O’Riordan
Inter: 49. Cooper Kilpatrick 56. Joey Reinhard 50. Sam Wicks 52. Josh Stern
Emer: 59. Hamish Ellem 47. Ky McGrath 57. Michael Carroll
In: 34. Jordan Dawson 42. Robbie Fox 21. Jack Maibaum 31. Harrison Marsh 33. Ryley Stoddart 22. Dean Towers
Out: 57. Michael Carroll (omitted) 19. Jeremy Shumack (omitted) 60. Zachery Cameron (omitted) 6. Kyle Dunkley (omitted) 59. Luke Parks (omitted) 47. Josh Rayner (omitted) 48. Harry Maguire (omitted)

CANBERRA

B: 35. Tom Highmore 2. Alex Paech 18. Angus Baker
HB: 25. Sam Martyn 15. Jack Baker 6. Kade Klemke
C: 36. Lucas Meline 24. Alex Smout 9. Jack Powell
HF: 10. Reed Stevens 4. Aaron Bruce 16. Mitch Hardie
F: 17. Jarrod Osborne 45. Harrison Carr 23. Ben Fulford
Foll: 19. Nathan Richards 8. Mitch Maguire 1. Isaac Taylor
Inter: 37. Riley Budd* 21. Matt Vardanega 7. Connor Owen-Auburn 29. Ben Halse 44. Guy Richardson
Emer: 28. Nathan Oakes 5. Nick Collins 12. Luke McKay
In: Nil
Out: Nil

*Denotes 23rd player

[ugg]

[Meg]

No Reid?? Ha! So much for him being a chance for senior selection this week!

[aardvark]

11.30 pm. I hope the lights work well!

[ugg]

Apparently the 3 NEAFL emergencies named above will be playing so expect 3 listed players to drop out, which makes a senior change very, very likely. It also lends credence to my Marsh theory.

[rb4x]

Three emergencies held over! Doubts still on Franklin and Parker?

[ugg]

NEAFL 2018 Semi Final 1

Sydney Swans Reserves v Canberra Demons @ Blacktown International Sports Park

Saturday 8th September
11:30am
Blacktown International Sports Park

The Swans have an unblemished record in NEAFL Grand Final qualifiers. Since the formation of the NEAFL in 2011, the Swans have defeated the following sides, with the only anomaly being in 2015 when they were knocked out by Aspley in the first week of the finals

2011 Ainslie
2012 Queanbeyan
2013 Belconnen
2014 NT Thunder
2016 Aspley
2017 Gold Coast

Canberra's progress under player-coach Kade Klemke in his 3 years in charge has been one of steady improvement. Winning just 3 games in their inaugural season in 2016, the Demons's 7 wins in the following season saw them just miss out on a finals berth. Their 10 wins this season, including 3 wins over AFL sides, was enough to earn a 6th placed finish and a debut finals appearance against Sydney University, played at Blacktown.

With the Demons ending the regular season with 4 straight losses, including a loss to Uni by 47 points in Round 20, Canberra were big underdogs going into the game. However, led by possible AFL draftee and former GWS Academy member Mitch Maguire who starred with 45 disposals, 10 tackles and 5 clearances, the Demons led from start to finish and held off a late Uni charge for a memorable 9 point victory. One of the highlights for Canberra was their multi-pronged attack, with 12 individual goalkickers on the day.

The last clash between the two sides was only a few weeks ago in Round 19, where the Swans kicked 6 goals to none in the last quarter to overturn a 23 points three quarter time deficit to triumph by 13 points.

NEAFL Ladder
Recent Form
Reserves
Canberra Demons
Head-to-Head
Swans Reserves 4
Canberra 0

Prior to the Round 19 clash, the Swans's victories over Canberra were by margins of 91, 97 and 142 points.

Past Meetings
2018
Round 19 @ Phillip Oval
2017
Round 14 @ Manuka Oval
Round 7 @ Manuka Oval
Last game
Team List
Listed players
Changes
In: Dawson, Fox, Maibaum, Marsh, Stoddart, Towers
Out:

Maibaum and Marsh will boost the defence while Fox and Towers are likely to play in the midfield, their usual positions in the NEAFL. Stoddart has been used up forward as of late.

Academy Players/Topups
In:
Out: Zac CAMERON, Michael CARROLL, Kyle DUNKLEY, Harry MAGUIRE, Luke PARKS, Josh RAYNER, Jeremy SHUMACK


Statistics
Kicks
Handballs
Disposals
Marks
Tackles
Hitouts
Clearances
Inside 50s
Rebound 50s
Goals
Best Votes
NEAFL MVP Votes

Canberra Demons
In:
Out:

Maguire is clearly their best player, finishing 4th in the recently concluded NEAFL MVP. The Swans will look to put a tag on him, most likely Jake Brown. Isaac Taylor and Alex Smout are their other main ball winners, both averaging over 24 disposals and 5 clearances a game.

Halfbacks Sam Martyn, Tom Highmore and Kade Klemke set up a lot of their attacks from the backline, with their quick transition from defensive fifty to forward fifty a hallmark of their game plan.

One area the Swans have a clear advantage in is in the ruck, where the Demons will be missing regular ruckman Cameron Milne who has not fully recovered from a concussion. Cameron dominated Milne in the Round 19 clash, so should have no issues against his back up Nathan Richards.

Up forward, as mentioned in the intro, the Demons do not rely on 1 or 2 players to kick their goals. Their top 7 goalkickers all average over 1 goal a game, however only 3 of them (Fulford, Bruce and Hardie) will be lining up in this game.

[Swansongster]

It may seem like that but they are based purely on ladder positions. Funnily enough based on the final ladder, one half of the draw had 3 QLD sides - Southport, Aspley and the Lions - and the other half were 3 NSW/ACT teams - Us, Uni and Canberra.

I remember last year after the Essendon elimination final, we hosted the NEAFL GF. I guess being a prelim instead of a GF, hosting it at the SCG wasn’t an option this year

I really would like to go on Sat morning but based on past experience it would be touch and go for me to get from Blacktown to the SCG before first bounce

In light of ugg's wealth of information provided to fans about the Ressies, you'd think the club would offer a car (or a lift with someone) to get him to church (the SCG) in time for first bounce.

Has anyone got contacts at the club that could help arrange?

[Flying South]

In light of ugg's wealth of information provided to fans about the Ressies, you'd think the club would offer a car (or a lift with someone) to get him to church (the SCG) in time for first bounce.

Has anyone got contacts at the club that could help arrange?

Didn't there used to be a pink chopper. Maybe that could be dusted off for Uggs use.

[bloodspirit]

Apparently the 3 NEAFL emergencies named above will be playing so expect 3 listed players to drop out, which makes a senior change very, very likely. It also lends credence to my Marsh theory.

Remind us, what is your Marsh theory?

I am still contemplating going to the game. The ressies match should finish about 2 and that leaves well over two hours to get from one game to the next. Surely that's enough?

Also, am I right in thinking that if Southport win, they will host the granny, but, if they don't and we do, we will? If so, can we assume it will be next Saturday at BISP?

Incidentally I hadn't registered before that not only was Cameron fantastic in the ruck and around the ground but that he also topped our goal kicking! I really hope he is able to work on what he needs to over the pre-season and gets some more opportunities in the seniors. He's definitely putting in the work!

[ugg]

My Marsh theory is that he will be a late in to play on Toby Greene

2 hours sounds sufficient if traffic is okay. I remember being stung once when making my way and getting caught in Saturday afternoon traffic along with an accident near the Harbour Bridge. I missed the first quarter of the AFL game (but the time between games may have been shorter, I can’t honestly remember any more)

I haven’t checked this year’s rules and regulations PDF but if the same procedures are in place from last year, whenever an AFL Reserves side plays a non Reserves side (called a community side in the PDF) in the GF, the community side will host the game regardless of finishing ladder position.

[liz]

Also, am I right in thinking that if Southport win, they will host the granny, but, if they don't and we do, we will? If so, can we assume it will be next Saturday at BISP?

I believe the rule is that the highest ranked grand finalist gets to host the GF in their region but only if the game is between two AFL-clubs or two non-AFL clubs. If it is between an AFL club and a non-AFL club, the latter gets to host the final regardless of their rankings. So if the Swans win tomorrow, they'll be travelling up to Queensland next weekend.

[Mel_C]

No Reid? Did he break down again??

[barry]

No Reid? Did he break down again??

Must be playing seniors