Scratch Match Thread

**rb4x** · 7 July 2020, 11:58 AM

Thanks again barracuda. I remember before the draft one review stated Dylan Stephens as being lightining quick with a big tank and elite disposal by either foot and having played for Norwood in the SANFL also used to playing against mature bodies despite lack of size. Would have expected him to be standing out much more in the scratch matches and disappointed to hear of his poor kicking skills. Maybe SANFL form is not all that good. Jordan Foote was apparently Woodville-West Torrens best player last year after being delisted by us.

**barracuda** · 7 July 2020, 12:54 PM

Originally posted by rb4x

Thanks again barracuda. I remember before the draft one review stated Dylan Stephens as being lightining quick with a big tank and elite disposal by either foot and having played for Norwood in the SANFL also used to playing against mature bodies despite lack of size. Would have expected him to be standing out much more in the scratch matches and disappointed to hear of his poor kicking skills. Maybe SANFL form is not all that good. Jordan Foote was apparently Woodville-West Torrens best player last year after being delisted by us.

That draft review is pretty spot on from what I have seen. The games against GWS have been pretty intense. Some of the guys in the GWS squad are very big, fast and skilled. If you miss a kick they pretty much kill you on the rebound everytime. I think guys like stephens are a bit careful as they adjust. I don't think it will be too long before stephens starts to relax a bit and allow his skills to come to the fore. I think he has a very bright future.

**rojo** · 7 July 2020, 04:26 PM

Thanks from me too Barra. Is Maibaum injured?

**dazedjosh** · 7 July 2020, 06:04 PM

Thanks Barracuda, I am going to post this over to the Swans reddit as well, you'll get the credit for it. If that's not alright please let me know, I know we're starved for news over there and this match report is like manna from heaven.

**bloodspirit** · 8 July 2020, 03:12 PM

Great report barracuda. Thanks so much!

**MattW** · 8 July 2020, 05:24 PM

To be fair, need to mention the Wicks interview on the official site - appreciate the club giving us more interviews with the reserves players. Seems a smart young lad, who sounds like he's playing well.

**Mel_C** · 8 July 2020, 07:32 PM

Hopefully we can can play a team other than GWS this week seeing as Melbourne and Hawthorn are staying in Sydney.

**707** · 8 July 2020, 07:39 PM

Originally posted by Mel_C

Hopefully we can can play a team other than GWS this week seeing as Melbourne and Hawthorn are staying in Sydney.

With injuries we're playing 10 a side I reckon!

**troyjones2525** · 12 July 2020, 11:37 PM

Did we play a reserve game this week?

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**barracuda** · 13 July 2020, 09:05 AM

Originally posted by troyjones2525

Did we play a reserve game this week?

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Yes, they played Melbourne with 10 a side. Apparently was a comfortable victory with Elijah kicking 4 and Wicks 3. Comments were that it was so apparent just how good the GWS depth is. Melbourne were so much easier to play against even with their best fringe players.

**MattW** · 13 July 2020, 09:27 AM

Originally posted by barracuda

Yes, they played Melbourne with 10 a side. Apparently was a comfortable victory with Elijah kicking 4 and Wicks 3. Comments were that it was so apparent just how good the GWS depth is. Melbourne were so much easier to play against even with their best fringe players.

Thanks mate.

**dejavoodoo44** · 13 July 2020, 09:31 AM

Originally posted by barracuda

Yes, they played Melbourne with 10 a side. Apparently was a comfortable victory with Elijah kicking 4 and Wicks 3. Comments were that it was so apparent just how good the GWS depth is. Melbourne were so much easier to play against even with their best fringe players.

10 a side? I suppose that reflects our injuries and the lack of top ups? Does anyone know if our academy program is still on hold, and if so, is it likely to resume?

**barracuda** · 13 July 2020, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by dejavoodoo44

10 a side? I suppose that reflects our injuries and the lack of top ups? Does anyone know if our academy program is still on hold, and if so, is it likely to resume?

The swans gave Melbourne 2 players a quarter. My bests were Taylor, Elijah, Wicks and Foote

**ugg** · 13 July 2020, 12:00 PM

Did Aliir play?

**Ralph Dawg** · 13 July 2020, 12:19 PM

Originally posted by dejavoodoo44

10 a side? I suppose that reflects our injuries and the lack of top ups? Does anyone know if our academy program is still on hold, and if so, is it likely to resume?

My son played U10s on Saturday, 12 a side! They won by 5 goals, first game of season 2020 for them. Really great to see the boys and girls run around again!