2019 NEAFL discussion thread

[longmile]

At the game and Naismith is the runner. Is this his first week doing this? Seems to be running fine.

Also Jack ordering a lot of commands with a good presence.

Rowbottom will be a great player for us

[dejavoodoo44]

Probably a bit wasteful in that quarter and didn't take advantage of a long period of dominance. Although Ronke was pretty good in the forward line. Seems to be slowly regaining confidence and form. Bell was possibly our best? I certainly do like watching him glide across the turf.

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Quarter time Swans 2.6 (18) Canberra 1.4 (10)

Goals: Ronke Bell

[Sandridge]

Okay this is interesting, Darcy Cameron will not be playing this game and I’m led to believe this decision was made before the Hawks game meaning it’s not as a result of Sinclair’s concussion and a need to put Cameron on standby for the GC game.

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Halftime

@CanberraDemons 2.10 (22) @swansreserves 5.8 (38)


Goals: Rowbottom 2 Bell Fox Ronke
Canberra:Carr Faul

[Ludwig]

Okay this is interesting, Darcy Cameron will not be playing this game and I’m led to believe this decision was made before the Hawks game meaning it’s not as a result of Sinclair’s concussion and a need to put Cameron on standby for the GC game.

Also interesting that it comes at a time when there's an article on the AFL website that he is likely to request a trade at the end of the season: https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-06-...-trade-options

I wonder why he's in demand from other clubs, but apparently not in demand by the Swans?

[dejavoodoo44]

Well, if you had to choose a quarter of football, to showcase our game to a newcomer, nobody would choose that one. For most of it, we were missing targets and Canberra were missing the goals. I kept on checking the trees, to see if there was a swirling and gusting gale force wind, but no, it seemed pretty calm.
However, Rowbottom kicked a couple late to extend our lead. He was also probably best on ground. Of the senior players, I think that only Fox is making any real case for promotion. Thurlow has had plenty of it, but has been a bit wasteful. Stoddart, as usual, is taking the game on, but turning it over, more than usual.

[longmile]

Rowbottom huge. Jack anonymous

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3 q time
Swans 9.13 (67) Demons 5.12 (42)
Rowbottom has 3, Ronke 2 goals

[dejavoodoo44]

A bit better in that quarter, without reaching any great heights. Rowbottom and Fox consolidating their status as our best performers. The highlight of that quarter, was a lovely bit of ruck roving in the forward pocket by Rowbottom, with a snap across his body for a goal.

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Full time! Swans hang on for a 8 point victory!


@CanberraDemons 11.13 (79) @swansreserves 12.15 (87)


Goals: Rowbottom 3 Ronke 2 McLean 2 Fox Jack Bell Rayner Barling
Canberra: Faul 4 Carr 3 Bruce 2 Richardson Powell

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There is no way Knoll is better than Cameron. What is it about the Swans that they recruit and develop ruckmen and then ship them off (Nankervis, Mumford, Cameron??). It’s like we’re a ruck academy/nursery

[dejavoodoo44]

Quite a scrappy win. Rowbottom and Fox our best. Thurlow had a pretty good quarter. Jack and Ronke busy, without really making a case for promotion.

[Blood Fever]

There is no way Knoll is better than Cameron. What is it about the Swans that they recruit and develop ruckmen and then ship them off (Nankervis, Mumford, Cameron??). It’s like we’re a ruck academy/nursery

Maybe a trade has been already decided for next season with Naismith still projected as ideal ruck choice, in which case Knoll becomes number 3. Sinclair indispensable.

[caj23]

Maybe a trade has been already decided for next season with Naismith still projected as ideal ruck choice, in which case Knoll becomes number 3. Sinclair indispensable.

A bit silly to put their eggs in the Naismith basket, I’d be suprised if we ever see him at AFL level again given his durability