Changes for Rd22 vs GWS

[Ralph Dawg]

With so many of the GWS small defenders out, I think there are a lot of opportunities for our small forwards to do some serious damage this week, as long as we can transition well out of defence and win some ball in the middle. This will definitely be helped if Kelly is out too. With all this in mind, I would be inclined to bring COR in for AJ and Jones in for Smith, with the aim being for speed and quick transition.

[waswan]

Hopefully Reg back than Ramps can run off

[MattW]

I read that Nick Smith is out for 6 weeks with a hamstring tendon injury. Mostly, I feel sorry for him for probably missing out on one of his last shots at making another GF.

[707]

I read that Nick Smith is out for 6 weeks with a hamstring tendon injury. Mostly, I feel sorry for him for probably missing out on one of his last shots at making another GF.

Nick is not that old!, is he currently 29? Got a couple more seasons at least

[The Big Cat]

I read that Nick Smith is out for 6 weeks with a hamstring tendon injury. Mostly, I feel sorry for him for probably missing out on one of his last shots at making another GF.

With the bye he'll be back for the granny!

[Nico]

With so many of the GWS small defenders out, I think there are a lot of opportunities for our small forwards to do some serious damage this week, as long as we can transition well out of defence and win some ball in the middle. This will definitely be helped if Kelly is out too. With all this in mind, I would be inclined to bring COR in for AJ and Jones in for Smith, with the aim being for speed and quick transition.

With Smith out Jones is a certainty, but I don't think we have missed his ill discipline one bit. I would play him off the wing or up forward where he can apply some run or pressure. From all reports Florent played Jones's role much better on Sunday. Interesting stat on Nathan Jones; 52% disposal efficiency with about 8 direct turnovers. Ring a bell?

[KTigers]

We are 11th in attack (1668 pts for) and 7th in defense (1521 pts for) so middle of the pack. GWS are 6th in attack (1781 pts for) and
4th in defense (1479 pts against).

[Ralph Dawg]

With Smith out Jones is a certainty, but I don't think we have missed his ill discipline one bit. I would play him off the wing or up forward where he can apply some run or pressure. From all reports Florent played Jones's role much better on Sunday. Interesting stat on Nathan Jones; 52% disposal efficiency with about 8 direct turnovers. Ring a bell?

You are correct Nico - Jones is a bit of a turn over king and also tends to get pinged for running too far or holding the ball. I think that indicates that he lacks composure, especially in traffic or when we are under the pump. However, when he is on the burst with his run and carry, he looks pretty spectacular and certainly can kick a goal. So I agree with you on that one - maybe put him on Whitfield?

[Ludwig]

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.

Adam Curley agrees with you. From the AFL 'In the Mix' article on the website:
Verdict: Jones and O'Riordan for Johnson and Smith. - Adam Curley

[waswan]

Reg if fit needs to play
Im sick of seeing an undersized Rampe go up against Cameron

[ugg]

Sydney Swans on Twitter: "Longmire: Zak Jones will come back in, we expect Heath (Grundy) will also put his hand up to play."

[Ludwig]

Reg if fit needs to play
Im sick of seeing an undersized Rampe go up against Cameron

Reg rarely plays on Cameron. Much too quick. Rampe usually gets the call.

[Nico]

Reg if fit needs to play
Im sick of seeing an undersized Rampe go up against Cameron

Allir plays on him.

[MattW]

Nick is not that old!, is he currently 29? Got a couple more seasons at least

Yeah, two more max. Maybe 1.

[MattW]

Allir plays on him.

Cameron always toasts us on the lead, no matter who plays on him. Defending leading forwards isn't Aliir's strength. Melican is our best at it. In his absence, reckon they'll give Rampe another shot at him.