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  • dejavoodoo44
    Veterans List
    • Apr 2015
    • 8581

    Originally posted by ugg
    Speaking of toppies, I'm a bit disappointed that Sam Thorne is only an emergency in this game. He has been very good in the games he's played and more importantly can fill in as a midfielder, a position that seems quite lacking in this team at the moment. Rose, Bell, and Wicks filled in the onball spots for most of the last game with only sporadic bursts by guys like McInerney and Foot. I know Thorne received a heavy knock to the head after a sling tackle by Nick Robertson but if he's been named as an emergency I can only assume he's fit to play.
    I wouldn't want to risk Naismith in the wet (and I'm not convinced that he's eligible). Perhaps Thorne could be a late in for Naismith? Would certainly help with team balance. And even if Knoll and Cameron went down, Amartey and McLean could probably cope.

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    • bloodspirit
      Clubman
      • Apr 2015
      • 4448

      I think the rules on eligibility are a bit flexible, particularly by prior agreement with the other team.
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      • ugg
        Can you feel it?
        Site Admin
        • Jan 2003
        • 15968

        Darcy Cameron and Ryley Stoddart out Replaced by Ellem and Thorne.
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        • aardvark
          Veterans List
          • Mar 2010
          • 5685

          2019 NEAFL - Elimination Final - Sydney Swans v Sydney University - YouTube

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          • MattW
            Veterans List
            • May 2011
            • 4212

            Warmed into the first quarter nicely.

            I really like McLean - great contested mark and a real physical presence. Our ruckmen Naismith and Knoll are dominating the ruck. Good signs from Ling. Hirst has shown a bit. McInerney has broken away a few times. Rose a level above.

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            • dejavoodoo44
              Veterans List
              • Apr 2015
              • 8581

              Originally posted by MattW
              Warmed into the first quarter nicely.

              I really like McLean - great contested mark and a real physical presence. Our ruckmen Naismith and Knoll are dominating the ruck. Good signs from Ling. Hirst has shown a bit. McInerney has broken away a few times. Rose a level above.
              Yes, McLean does look dangerous. Though while Naismith was dominating hitout wise, he didn't seem to be putting the ball to our advantage. Whereas, we started to dominate the clearances and the game, once Knoll was matched with a part timer, and he did place it to our advantage.
              Pink was also good in defence, until his opponent took mark of the year. Though not much you can do about that. Gulden and Thorne also showed a bit of promise.

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              • Ralph Dawg
                Senior Player
                • Apr 2018
                • 1729

                Won't be long before McLean will be challenging the likes of Reid for a tall forward spot.
                Pink imo has done enough for another contract and I'll put my reputation at risk in saying he will play AFL in 2020........

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                • mcs
                  Travelling Swannie!!
                  • Jul 2007
                  • 8161

                  Really enjoyable contest, but as always I get a little frustrated by the umpiring when its non-AFL affiliated vs AFL affiliated clubs. Really seems they almost have 2 sets of rule books they apply. Some very frustrating calls this quarter in particular.

                  Pink and McLean both doing well.
                  "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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                  • Nico
                    Veterans List
                    • Jan 2003
                    • 11337

                    Kicking skills and disposal decisons on a par with the 1's. How about the frees missed to Ling in one play. Had him in a head lock.
                    http://www.nostalgiamusic.co.uk/secu...res/srh806.jpg

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                    • MattW
                      Veterans List
                      • May 2011
                      • 4212

                      Originally posted by mcs
                      Really enjoyable contest, but as always I get a little frustrated by the umpiring when its non-AFL affiliated vs AFL affiliated clubs. Really seems they almost have 2 sets of rule books they apply. Some very frustrating calls this quarter in particular.

                      Pink and McLean both doing well.
                      Yep.

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                      Originally posted by Nico
                      Kicking skills and disposal skills on a par with the 1's. How about the frees missed to Ling in one play. Had him in a head lock.
                      After he took a mark and then was hit with front on contact.

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                      • mcs
                        Travelling Swannie!!
                        • Jul 2007
                        • 8161

                        Nice 15 metres of running then....
                        "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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                        • Ralph Dawg
                          Senior Player
                          • Apr 2018
                          • 1729

                          Syd Uni midfield pulverising ours in the 3rd. Many of their mids look alot more polished then ours, making better choices, hitting more targets. We only seem to be bombing it into forward 50, losing the contest once ball goes to ground. I'd say Rose is struggling to show enough to warrant a new contract, Wicks and Bell quiet, Foote and McInerney non existent.

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                          • mcs
                            Travelling Swannie!!
                            • Jul 2007
                            • 8161

                            Disappointing third quarter unfortunately and going to be tough from here. Wasted some good chances going forward, and Uni rode their luck and created some good goals along the way. Will be tough to dig our way out of this hole from here.

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                            Originally posted by Ralph Dawg
                            Syd Uni midfield pulverising ours in the 3rd. Many of their mids look alot more polished then ours, making better choices, hitting more targets. We only seem to be bombing it into forward 50, losing the contest once ball goes to ground. I'd say Rose is struggling to show enough to warrant a new contract, Wicks and Bell quiet, Foote and McInerney non existent.
                            Rose must surely be on the chopping block. I've always wanted him to make it, but we can't wait forever. I have been impressed by McLean and Pink however - both showing plenty, in particular Pink is starting to look very comfortable down back.
                            "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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                            • mcs
                              Travelling Swannie!!
                              • Jul 2007
                              • 8161

                              The commentary is amusing with its open barracking and constant looking for imaginary free kicks for Uni.
                              "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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                              • dejavoodoo44
                                Veterans List
                                • Apr 2015
                                • 8581

                                Originally posted by mcs
                                Disappointing third quarter unfortunately and going to be tough from here. Wasted some good chances going forward, and Uni rode their luck and created some good goals along the way. Will be tough to dig our way out of this hole from here.

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                                Rose must surely be on the chopping block. I've always wanted him to make it, but we can't wait forever. I have been impressed by McLean and Pink however - both showing plenty, in particular Pink is starting to look very comfortable down back.
                                Yes, Rose is strange. Again, he's looking too good for the NEAFL, but in the AFL, he rarely looks good enough. Agree with Pink and McLean; both are having good games.

                                I thought the highlight of that quarter was early on, when Gulden had a couple of classy involvements in a long attack, which got it to Hirst deep in the pocket, from where he kicked a dart under pressure, straight through the posts.

                                Terrible umpiring cost us. The accuracy of the Bar TV commentators, suggests that they spent halftime in the bar.

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