Changes for round 14 v Hawthorn

[AnnieH]

I'm available, but after last Sunday, I don't think I'm gunna get picked.
Pity we have injured, I otherwise wouldn't make one change.

[Auntie.Gerald]

Clarke in lockdown form like on the weekend gives our playmakers so much more freedom

What did everyone think or rose on the weekend ?

He fairly composed and nicely predictable for his team mates

[Markwebbos]

Thought Rose was OK. 15 touches no tackles. Kicked that great goal in the first quarter and seemed to play all over the ground. I suspect if we get all those cattle back after the bye, he'll end up back in the NEAFL.

[stevoswan]

Not that I’m disagreeing with you here, but it’s interesting to reflect the Swans, 14th on the ladder, omitting three players after 45 point win over the reining premier who are also 4th on the ladder.

I agree with this....no need to make wholesale changes after a great win. Injuries may decide some changes for the MC but four in, four out is too many under the current circumstances.

I'm with Ralph Dawg on this one:

Ins: JPK, Cunningham (or Jones)
Outs: McVeigh, Thurlow

Menzel and Rose to stay and Hayward back via NEAFL. Healthy competition for senior spots is a good thing.

[dimelb]

Clarke in lockdown form like on the weekend gives our playmakers so much more freedom

What did everyone think or rose on the weekend ?

He fairly composed and nicely predictable for his team mates

There's a great little segment - I think in Q2 - of Rose handing off to Heeney as he gallops past and making sure he puts it a good metre in front of him. You can't buy that kind of small but invaluable touch. It's one mark of a mature footballer.

[stevoswan]

There's a great little segment - I think in Q4 - of Rose handing off to Heeney as he gallops past and making sure he puts it a good metre in front of him. You can't buy that kind of small but invaluable touch. It's one mark of a mature footballer.

That handball from Rose was sublime....Heeney didn't have to break stride and he was moving! I was greatly impressed....

[chalbilto]

That handball from Rose was sublime....Heeney didn't have to break stride and he was moving! I was greatly impressed....

Agreed re Rose. On another player, Clarke should take heed as he wants to handball as soon as he gets it and puts his team mates under immediate pressure. Notwithstanding this he is doing a great job as a lock down player.

[Blood Fever]

Thought Rose was OK. 15 touches no tackles. Kicked that great goal in the first quarter and seemed to play all over the ground. I suspect if we get all those cattle back after the bye, he'll end up back in the NEAFL.

I wonder if it might be a good idea to give Blakey a spell for three weeks or so. looks very sore and to be feeling the pinch. Think we did this with Heeney in his first year. Would enable Hayward to come back in if he's fit.

[Auntie.Gerald]

I thought Rose adapted reasonably well to a very challenging day for him

Run with roles on lots of amazing players from Shuey to Sheede etc

But he did make 3 very basic mistakes under no pressure

I think he can evolve from this but there could be other players we should persist with in this rebuild stage

[rojo]

I wouldn't mind McCartin, along with Hayward having a few games in the NEAFL in order to spread their wings a bit. With Buddy and Reid back in the team up forward and Blakey seemingly finding a little supporting niche for himself and with Dawson flourishing in a marking role around the ground McCartin has sort of been squeezed out. As he is part of our future it would not hurt his development to step back for a few games. Hayward needs to regain confidence especially in front of goal.
I would leave Menzel in if he has pulled up okay. He could add another exciting dimension to our forward line as he gains match fitness. I would also give Rose another opportunity.. So for me Macca and McCartin out and Hayward if fit in the 2's. JPK and Jones in if fit.

[barry]

A step backward is not a step forward.

[rojo]

What about a step sideways! He was flung into the team because there was no Reid, no Buddy, (and no Blakey) available. Apart from Sinclair he was just about the only tall in the forward half. He did a great job despite his age and lack of experience. A stint in the reserves would not necessarily be a step backwards for him even in taking a step back.

[rojo]

What about a step sideways! He was flung into the team because there was no Reid, no Buddy, (and no Blakey) available. Apart from Sinclair he was just about the only tall in the forward half. He did a great job despite his age and lack of experience. A stint in the reserves would not necessarily be a step backwards for him even in taking a step back.

[Markwebbos]

Hawks play 2 genuine ruckman. Is there any chance Darcy Cameron might get a game?

[The Runner]

McCartin plays as a true CHF, which is crucial for contests across the middle third of the ground. He also demands a good tall defender, which helps stretch defences trying to cover him, Reid, Buddy and to a lesser extent Blakey.
Plus, we're not going to challenge this year, so learning his craft alongside 21 other AFL quality players is better than NEAFL opponents.