Changes V West Coast

[stevoswan]

One change I expect for this week will be back to our regular jumper and socks. While I really like our Swans home outfits, I LOVE the indigenous ones. So I’m a bit sad to see them packed back in the cupboard.

I wonder if they will be the same for next year’s indigenous round - or after two years we will have a new design.

I hope they keep the current design forevermore....it is the most stunning footy jumper design I have ever seen. To me, it just looks brilliant!

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If there was anyone in danger of being dropped it would be Fox. Rowbottom to replace him?

While Fox doesn't get too many possessions, he is a tackling machine. 8 last week....and he tackles with ferocity. I think the coaches like that.....

[Mel_C]

Rowbottom or Stoddart, please no KJ!

Don't worry I read on the swans app yesterday that Jack won't be available until after the bye. The same for Kennedy, Jones and Cunningham.

[rickmat]

I would like to see Stoddard in the 22 on the big Optus ground. We need run and he gives it big time. Tall, speedy and good kick and has developed as a two way player which is what the selectors demand

[liz]

I would like to see Stoddard in the 22 on the big Optus ground. We need run and he gives it big time. Tall, speedy and good kick and has developed as a two way player which is what the selectors demand

This weekend's game is at the SCG...

[Ludwig]

Shame about Ling tearing his plantaris, which is the same injury that kept Reid out the 2nd half of last year and the 2nd half of 2016 (one on each side).

It might explain his limited game time, since minor damage can be played through. But in the end, it seems to get ya. I still think Ling could be a major player for us down the road, if he can change his early luck with injury.

[KTigers]

I'm available, provided they get me before my first drink.

Don't you think you'd play better if you had a few beforehand, Annie.

[Markwebbos]

Fox is out injured this week

My point was, if he hadn't been injured, he could well have been dropped. It's hard to judge him on possessions etc as he's sort of our third tagger behind Clarke and Hewett, and has played roles on Saad and others. He may have been doing exactly what the coaches asked of him.

[ernie koala]

My point was, if he hadn't been injured, he could well have been dropped. It's hard to judge him on possessions etc as he's sort of our third tagger behind Clarke and Hewett, and has played roles on Saad and others. He may have been doing exactly what the coaches asked of him.

A good tagger still gets plenty of the pill themselves, and generally has an impact on the game.

Unfortunately, in his 20 odd games, he is yet to have any impact, or indeed look like he belongs at this level. He's an back up player at best.

[MattW]

A good tagger still gets plenty of the pill themselves, and generally has an impact on the game.

Unfortunately, in his 20 odd games, he is yet to have any impact, or indeed look like he belongs at this level. He's an back up player at best.

Yes, unfortunately he seems to have that Towersian quality of shy performances for the firsts.

[wolftone57]

Don't worry I read on the swans app yesterday that Jack won't be available until after the bye. The same for Kennedy, Jones and Cunningham.

You must have read wrong because Harry is in full training. The others, sure.

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[Meg]

You must have read wrong because Harry is in full training. The others, sure.

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According to AFL injury list Harry is still 3-5 weeks away.

“The Swans expect Kennedy, Jones and Jack to be available after the mid-season bye in round 13 if their rehabilitation continues to progress well. Cunningham has started running and could be set to return not long after that.”

Find out when your wounded stars will return The full AFL injury list: round 12 - AFL.com.au

[Bloody Hell]

I think the numbers only tell part of the story. Fox, Clarke and COR all have churned out massive games in the NEAFL yet have not even come close to being as dominant in AFL.
Although Stoddart gets about 20 odd possessions a match, his disposal and run off half back gives hope that he could actually have a significant impact at the top level.

Tom Mitchell got 65 touches and 4 goals, yet played readies the following week. Think it's fair to say they know what is needed.. Bit of defence?

[Ralph Dawg]

Anytime anyone mentions Tom Mitchell, it brings a tear to my eye.....????

[AnnieH]

Don't you think you'd play better if you had a few beforehand, Annie.

Absolutely... especially in the ruck!!!
I'm five foot one. I'll have no problems with NicNat. He'll feel sorry for me and give me a break. He's a good bloke.

[longmile]

My point was, if he hadn't been injured, he could well have been dropped. It's hard to judge him on possessions etc as he's sort of our third tagger behind Clarke and Hewett, and has played roles on Saad and others. He may have been doing exactly what the coaches asked of him.

I tend to agree but the only difference is that he was getting in lots of tackles a game, a stat our other forwards seem to lack in.