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  • AnnieH
    RWOs Black Sheep
    • Aug 2006
    • 11332

    #16
    Originally posted by Captain
    Do we know where Reid is at? How many weeks away? Is he back training?

    Simple changes this week if Grundy ok. All like for like.

    In: Jones, Grundy
    Out: AJ, Smith
    I spoke to Sammy after our last home match. He said "a couple of weeks".
    Wild speculation, unsubstantiated rumours, silly jokes and opposition delight in another's failures is what makes an internet forum fun.
    Blessed are the cracked for they are the ones who let in the light.

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    • KTigers
      Senior Player
      • Apr 2012
      • 2499

      #17
      I think if Rohan is OK, he could be brought in. Someone needs to be able to try and chase down Lachie Whitfield as he has been
      pretty much unstoppable lately.

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      • liz
        Veteran
        Site Admin
        • Jan 2003
        • 16786

        #18
        Originally posted by KTigers
        I think if Rohan is OK, he could be brought in. Someone needs to be able to try and chase down Lachie Whitfield as he has been
        pretty much unstoppable lately.
        Rohan barely lasted a quarter in the NEAFL game. That follows him breaking his hand before half-time in his previous outing. We've not been furnished with any news yet about what his problem was, but it's hard to see him being selected to play senior footy next week.

        I seem to recall that when we played GWS early in the season, Whitfield was kept well under control. Can anyone remember who played on him?

        Even if it wasn't Cunningham last time, he might be a good option this week. He played more forward against the Dees than he has for most of the season, and he also showed against the Hawks' Smith that he is capable of shutting down an opponent, if called upon to do so. The main thing working against that is Kelly. Along with Whitfield, he's probably the key Giant to try and keep under control. Assuming he recovers from his concussion, Cunningham seems the best equipped Swan to run with him. Hewett has been our most used tagger this year but I'm not sure how equipped he is to play on Kelly or Whitfield. (Waiting for someone to point out that it was Hewett who did a decent job on Whitfield in the last game - which I confess I have a sneaking feeling might be the case.)

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        • Markwebbos
          Veterans List
          • Jul 2016
          • 7186

          #19
          I think it was Hewitt who did some roles as a defensive forward. Hasn’t Whitfield moved into the midfield now?

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          • barry
            Veterans List
            • Jan 2003
            • 8499

            #20
            GWS don't have a particularly tall forward line now that Lobb has to ruck. Allir and Rampe should be ok

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            • Markwebbos
              Veterans List
              • Jul 2016
              • 7186

              #21
              It was Hewett. If Kelly doesn’t get up to play that would be a huge help.

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              • barry
                Veterans List
                • Jan 2003
                • 8499

                #22
                Originally posted by KTigers
                I think if Rohan is OK, he could be brought in. Someone needs to be able to try and chase down Lachie Whitfield as he has been
                pretty much unstoppable lately.
                Rohan is the least likely swan to be able to do that.

                Some of mccartin's second efforts last week were the work of a tired man. That Rohan s only hope of a call up

                - - - Updated - - -

                Originally posted by Markwebbos
                It was Hewett. If Kelly doesn’t get up to play that would be a huge help.
                Kelly would be unlikely to play. Although GWS are in great form, the constant 3-4 forced changes every week must be taking their toll with cohesion.

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                • Industrial Fan
                  Goodesgoodesgoodesgoodes!
                  • Aug 2006
                  • 3318

                  #23
                  If the coaches feel we need a defensive HFF we may see Robinson back in this week.

                  Probably his best role at this stage imo.
                  He ate more cheese, than time allowed

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                  • Blood Fever
                    Veterans List
                    • Apr 2007
                    • 4051

                    #24
                    Originally posted by 707
                    Newman was very good yesterday, he was very good last year, let's back him in as a defender which is where he plays his best football.

                    Jones and COR for me, we need run against GWS and these two have it.
                    Newman was good yesterday because he got loose and hurt Melbourne because he is an excellent kick when given time and space. A couple of times he was exposed on his right side and when his lack of foot speed was obvious. He is very effective when he gets it in space, but I still have worries about him with his lack of pace but he definitely deserves to stay in the side.

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                    • waswan
                      Senior Player
                      • Oct 2015
                      • 2047

                      #25
                      any word or progress on Mills ?
                      Normally they give you a month to month on longterm

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                      • royboy42
                        Senior Player
                        • Apr 2006
                        • 2078

                        #26
                        Originally posted by waswan
                        any word or progress on Mills ?
                        Normally they give you a month to month on longterm
                        Very good authority tells me that we need to go deep into September to see Millsie this year.

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                        • mcs
                          Travelling Swannie!!
                          • Jul 2007
                          • 8177

                          #27
                          Originally posted by Blood Fever
                          Newman was good yesterday because he got loose and hurt Melbourne because he is an excellent kick when given time and space. A couple of times he was exposed on his right side and when his lack of foot speed was obvious. He is very effective when he gets it in space, but I still have worries about him with his lack of pace but he definitely deserves to stay in the side.
                          He certainly can be exposed at times on his right side in particular, but many a one sided player has thrived in the AFL over the years. He needs to learn from some of our seniors, who have never had blinding pace to get them out of a hole, but have learnt to minimise the ability of opposition to exploit their weakness. I liked a lot of what he did yesterday - we need to get him in such situations more often.
                          "You get the feeling that like Monty Python's Black Knight, the Swans would regard amputation as merely a flesh wound."

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                          • Flying South
                            Regular in the Side
                            • Sep 2013
                            • 585

                            #28
                            Originally posted by liz
                            Rohan barely lasted a quarter in the NEAFL game. That follows him breaking his hand before half-time in his previous outing. We've not been furnished with any news yet about what his problem was, but it's hard to see him being selected to play senior footy next week.

                            I seem to recall that when we played GWS early in the season, Whitfield was kept well under control. Can anyone remember who played on him?

                            Even if it wasn't Cunningham last time, he might be a good option this week. He played more forward against the Dees than he has for most of the season, and he also showed against the Hawks' Smith that he is capable of shutting down an opponent, if called upon to do so. The main thing working against that is Kelly. Along with Whitfield, he's probably the key Giant to try and keep under control. Assuming he recovers from his concussion, Cunningham seems the best equipped Swan to run with him. Hewett has been our most used tagger this year but I'm not sure how equipped he is to play on Kelly or Whitfield. (Waiting for someone to point out that it was Hewett who did a decent job on Whitfield in the last game - which I confess I have a sneaking feeling might be the case.)
                            Your sneaky feeling was right Liz. from AFL.com
                            "Star defender Lachie Whitfield was kept to just 15 possessions by Swan George Hewett in round three, and with Heath Shaw missing, he'll need to have a big influence with his rebound on Saturday."
                            But i think you may also be right in that Cunningham should go to him. I would send Hewett to Coniglio or Ward. Even with Kelly out they have a lot of midfielders who can damage you. Shiel is in good form and their young guns in Taranto and Hopper also having some meaningful impact.

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                            • Plugger1300
                              Warming the Bench
                              • Feb 2010
                              • 310

                              #29
                              Whats the go with Marsh?
                              He doesn't always give us a lot going forward but fairly dependable at stopping his oppponent.

                              I wouldn't rest McCartin
                              It's invaluable experience and he is coming up big in the pivotal moments
                              If we make finals he will get bye week to rest

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                              • liz
                                Veteran
                                Site Admin
                                • Jan 2003
                                • 16786

                                #30
                                Marsh is currently injured - hamstring I think. Did it in the warm-up of a NEAFL game a couple of weeks ago.

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