2020 trading, drafting and list management: players and personnel
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I've been calling to expedite the inclusion of both Amartey and Knoll to the senior side, to get a glimpse of what's on offer within the current list. But even if they do get a few games, it's likely not to look as good as those with more experience on view, like Ladhams and Chol. But I'm very open to see what happens before making a call.Comment
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All opinions are not equal. Some are a very great deal more robust, sophisticated, and well supported in logic and argument than others. -Douglas Adams, author (11 Mar 1952-2001)Comment
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Positive article about Buddy:
Category: | Herald Sun
Swans coach John Longmire said earlier this week that the aim was to play Franklin this season, even if it is only for a week or two... According to Franklin, he is nearing a return having participated in a number of main training sessions in Perth and is confident he will take the field again in the coming weeks.
“I’ve been working hard on my recovery and have been able to train in a few sessions with the boys,” said Franklin. “I’m building my fitness and hope to be back as soon as possible."Comment
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Braydon Preeuss easily won the hitouts for Melboune v Bulldogs, with Josh Dunkley taking the most ruck contests for WB. Despite this, the clearances were about even and WB won the game, dominating in the 2nd half.
There's more to this game than just the ruck contests, but it's another example in a litany of similar examples, where domination in the hitouts doesn't lead to midfield dominance. I like Bevo as a coach. He's willing to try alternative playing styles and doesn't just follow the crowd. It hasn't always worked out and sometimes looks foolish, but it's better than sticking to a plan that not working.
It will be interesting how we approach our ruck situation in the post season.Comment
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If we're looking for a ruckman to supplement the walking wounded, we'll probably poach someone from another club as usual. Our record at recruiting ruckmen via the draft or from zones is not that great. I cannot name a single ruckman we've recruited from the draft in the past 30 years who's played 200 games with us."Unbelievable!" -- Nick Davis leaves his mark on the 2005 semi finalComment
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it will be interesting how we change ruck and clearances now !"be tough, only when it gets tough"
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I suspect we will need a few hundred points more in picks to avoid going into deficit next year. I am not optimistic about our chances in 2021, and I would prefer our first rounder next year to be untainted by deficit points."Unbelievable!" -- Nick Davis leaves his mark on the 2005 semi finalComment
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From what I have seen we cant let the ball come into our backline quick and direct without Rampe........minimum
We have to to be able to move the opposition wide and or on the deck....... or cut it off at the centre otherwise we will just flood our backline like against Freeo and hang on for dear life"be tough, only when it gets tough"
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A more positive perspective: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/it-doesn-t-happen-by-accident-the-sydney-swans-quiet-revolution-20200821-p55o5z.html.All opinions are not equal. Some are a very great deal more robust, sophisticated, and well supported in logic and argument than others. -Douglas Adams, author (11 Mar 1952-2001)Comment
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