NEAFL discussion thread

[MattW]

Good clearance and tackle numbers from Dawson again. Outstanding numbers across the board from the top 4.

[Markwebbos]

Good clearance and tackle numbers from Dawson again. Outstanding numbers across the board from the top 4.

Mind you the much maligned Marsh had 9 clearances and the yet-to-get-a-game Cameron had 7.

[kangle4]

Bit harsh on Harry. Done his job in a lot of wins. Given the way Hanners and Jack have played, he would still improve the team.

Agreed.
Marsh has never let us down at senior level unlike Newman.

[Ludwig]

Marsh is a depth player at best, no upside from the limited influence that he's shown in more than enough senior games. Time to get games into COR, we have no idea how good he can be.

I agree with this. I don't think Marsh is a maligned player. It's simply hard to see where the improvement is going to come from him to make him a long-term regular in the senior side. It doesn't mean that he's not a reliable backup when needed. Marsh has a good skill set and is not slow afoot, but he is a slow decision maker and his first few steps often leaves him behind his opponent.

I do have concerns whether Newman can lift his game enough to hold a senior spot. But what I prefer about Newman, compared to Marsh, is that Newman is more creative and aware of what's happening around the ground. He has more of an AFL level game.

COR plays AFL type footy in the NEAFL. It is time to see if he can produce that in the real AFL. Before AJ's return, Colin, along with Aliir, ran our defence, even though Marsh had more experience.

[ugg]

NT THUNDER

B: 22. Daniel Weetra 45. Sam Dyke 3. Ben Rioli
HB: 19. Braedon McLean 17. Joe Anderson 26. Sam Smith
C: 49. Nick Yarran 24. Abraham Ankers 10. Shannon Rioli
HF: 5. Michael Mummery 29. Kaine Riley 46. Patrick Boles
F: 6. Jarrod Stokes 2. Darren Ewing 37. Liam Patrick
Foll: 20. Jack Monigatti* 16. Cameron Ilett 23. Richard Tambling
Inter: 11. Phillip Wills 21. Chris Williams 43. Patrick White 27. Shaun Wilson 13. Tylah Saunders
Emer: 54. Izzac Wyatt 39. Scott McLeod 41. Jamie Hampton
In: 5. Michael Mummery 43. Patrick White 11. Phillip Wills 13. Tylah Saunders 23. Richard Tambling
Out: 39. Scott McLeod (omitted) 52. Coen Hutt (injured) 53. Beau Schwarze (unavailable) 33. Matt Campbell (unavailable) 14. Hugo Drogemuller (injured)

*Denotes 23rd player

SYDNEY

B: 6. Jordan Foote 21. Jack Maibaum 2. Alex Johnson
HB: 34. Jordan Dawson 59. Kyle Veerhuis 47. Toby Pink
C: 51. Connor Flanagan 41. Jake Brown 53. Max Ries
HF: 56. Joey Reinhard 52. Joshua Stern 48. Sam Thorne
F: 55. Bailey Stewart 19. Harrison Parker 58. Mitchell Rogers
Foll: 46. Joel Amartey 32. James Bell 54. Dylan Smith
Inter (from): 17. Darcy Cameron 10. Zak Jones 31. Harry Marsh 28. Nic Newman 38. Colin O’Riordan 27. Daniel Robinson 16. Gary Rohan 22. Dean Towers
Emer: 57. Michael Carroll 50. Lachlan Swaney 49. Cooper Kilpatrick
In: 22. Dean Towers 27. Daniel Robinson 16. Gary Rohan 52. Joshua Stern 10. Zak Jones 56. Joey Reinhard
Out: 20. Sam Reid (injured) 50. Sam Wicks (omitted) 49. Isaac Bartholomaeus (omitted)


No Stoddart or Styles, who not surprisingly are also not listed on the injury list.

[ugg]

I've heard we're taking 2 traveling emergencies to Melbourne, so we'll have just 10 listed players for this game.

[ugg]

NEAFL 2018 Round 15

NT Thunder v Sydney Swans Reserves @ TIO Stadium

Saturday 14th July 2018
6:30pm (7:00pm AEST)
TIO Stadium

The NT Thunder have been one of the powerhouses of the NEAFL, winning the flag twice (2011, 2015) and qualifying for finals in all 7 NEAFL seasons. However, they are currently in real danger of missing out for the first time in their history, sitting in a precarious 9th position, with 2 wins and significant percentage separating them from the Top 6. Last week they managed to edge a win against bottom side Redland, overcoming a 9 point three-quarter time deficit to win by 2 goals. That broke a streak of 5 losses. They were once almost unbeatable at home, the hot conditions often resulting in away teams fading away badly in the 4th quarter. However this year, their once impregnable fortress has already witnessed 5 losses.

In contrast the Swans will travel to Darwin full of confidence after defeating the Giants for their 8th straight win and climbed into 2nd spot after Sydney University lost yet again. However the goal of 9 straight victories has come under threat due to injuries to key senior players and are likely to head into this game with just 10 listed players, and could be without a number of key players in O'Riordan, Newman, Cameron and Marsh depending on who the Swans take to Melbourne as traveling emergencies.

NEAFL Ladder
Recent Form
Reserves
NT Thunder
Head-to-Head
Swans Reserves 5
Giants 5

The Swans broke finally their NT hoodoo last year at the 6th attempt, beating the Thunder by 24 points in Round 5. In the return fixture in Round 17, a healthy Swans outfit thumped the Thunder 174-28.

Past Meetings
2017
Round 5 @ TIO Stadium
Round 17 @ Sydney Cricket Ground
Last game
Team List
Listed players
Changes
In: Rohan, Towers
Out: Nic NEWMAN (AFL), Colin O'RIORDAN (AFL), Sam REID (injury)

At least 4 players, and possibly 5, to be omitted for senior duty.

Academy Players/Topups
In: Reinhard, Stern
Out: Isaac BARTHOLOMAEUS, Sam WICKS


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

NT Thunder
In: Mummery, Saunders, Tambling, White, Wills,
Out: Matt CAMPBELL (unavailable), Coen HUTT (injured), Scott McLEOD (omitted), Beau SCHWARZE (unavailable),

Regardless of the fortunes of his side, the one constant that the Thunder can rely upon is Darren Ewing kicking goals. He has led the NEAFL goalkicking charts for the past 3 years, and while he looks to have lost this year's title to Matt Hammelmann of Redland (railing by 14 with 6 rounds to go), he still leads the Thunder goalkicking list with 33 in 12 games. In his 150th NEAFL game, the Thunder will again rely heavily on him to kick a winning score as they won't have the services of Adam Sambono and Hugo Drogumuller who are their 2nd and 3rd goalkickers this year. Maibaum is almost certain to get the job on Ewing.

Other players to watch out for include Abe Ankers who along with ex-Richmond Tiger Richard Tambling are the Thunder's main ball winners. Captain Cam Ilett provides class and poise off the halfback line while former Carlton Blue Joe Anderson has been used both in defence and in the midfield. Tall defender Sam Smith will be matched up against either Amartey or Pink.

Michael Mummery returned from U18 duty to boost the Thunder's midfield stocks. He is tipped to be drafted in this year's draft.

[liz]

It’s strange that Stoddart hasn’t been named. I went to the open training session on Wednesday and he seemed to be training fine with the main squad. I don’t recall if I saw Styles or not. There were a lot of academy boys involved in the training and a lot of caps worn. He doesn’t have either the hair or physical stature to make him stand out in a crowd.

[ugg]

It could depend on the injury, perhaps a plane flight could exacerbate it. He was definitely in the Twitter video of today's training session in the green jumpers with the rest of the main squad whereas the other injured players McVeigh, Jack and Ling were wearing red shirts.

edit: Just looked it up, he was diagnosed with concussion from the NEAFL game. Possibly something else since then?

[Ludwig]

If Stoddart had another concussion earlier in the year it would probably be an automatic 2 week minimum layoff this time round. Or it may be the standard protocol applicable to younger players to give extra weeks off after a concussion so they don't build up a troubling record, like with Angus Brayshaw and Patty McCartin.

[troyjones2525]

2018 NEAFL Round 15 - NT Thunder vs Sydney Swans - YouTube

Live stream for the NT thunder game tomorrow night!

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[ugg]

Towers and Camerok are the ones playing. Rohan and Marsh not listed.

[ugg]

No live stats tonight.

[ugg]

Half time Swans 8.6 (54)
NT 5.7 (37)


Goals Amartey 3 Foote 2 Towers Bell Kilpatrick

[ugg]

3Q Swans 11.12 (78)
NT 7.11 (53)


Goals Amartey 3 Foote 2 Towers Bell Kilpatrick Stern Cameron Brown