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  • Melbourne_Blood
    Senior Player
    • May 2010
    • 3312

    #46
    Originally posted by stevoswan
    Yes, you're probably right there.....I think he's quick once he gets going but not so much off the mark.
    I think you’re right. He looks quickish once he has gotten up some steam, but maybe it takes a bit to get there.

    His draft combine results had his 20 sec sprint at 3.22 , which is not at all quick compared to some . He was by his own admission in poor shape at the combine though as well.


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    • Ludwig
      Veterans List
      • Apr 2007
      • 9359

      #47
      Originally posted by Aaron
      _ I like this idea. Unfortunately, we don't have much transparency of the "injuries" of Amartey and Aliir mentioned previously.
      Both are not on the injury list. I believe Longmire mentioned that Aliir was a possible inclusion this week as a Rampe replacement and Amartey had previously been cleared to play.

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      • Meg
        Go Swannies!
        Site Admin
        • Aug 2011
        • 4828

        #48
        Originally posted by Markwebbos
        I thought the last explanation the most probable.
        I suspect this as well (Lomgmire not good at counting) as I’m pretty sure he said we ‘already’ had nine off for the season before Rampe was ruled out.

        Yet it seems we had seven, now eight. (I haven’t re-listened to check that is what he said.)

        On a side note: I feel sorry for the young blokes who are injured, out for the season and presumably back in Sydney. (I don’t think Reynolds, Ronke and Stoddart are in the travelling group.) Not only missing out on the football but also the camaraderie of the players in the hubs. It could be lonely and demotivating. (Heeney more mature and particularly Hewett with his family are presumably ok.)

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        • Mel_C
          Veterans List
          • Jan 2003
          • 4470

          #49
          Originally posted by dejavoodoo44

          It might have been when he took the one handed mark against Cameron. He certainly shook his hand a fair bit afterwards.
          When I heard the news I thought the same thing. He looked in pain when he took the mark and as you said he shook his hand afterwards.

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          • liz
            Veteran
            Site Admin
            • Jan 2003
            • 16763

            #50
            Originally posted by Mel_C
            When I heard the news I thought the same thing. He looked in pain when he took the mark and as you said he shook his hand afterwards.
            He's been wincing a fair bit over the last couple of weeks - trying to hide it, but wincing none the less.

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            • MattW
              Veterans List
              • May 2011
              • 4212

              #51
              I thought John flagged in the presser that Gould would likely come at some point this year, but Aliir was more likely this week.

              He also mentioned he thought Dane was in AA form, which we all probably agree with, and it's a real bummer for him to miss out on the chance to be recognised in that way.

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              • Meg
                Go Swannies!
                Site Admin
                • Aug 2011
                • 4828

                #52
                Some video footage of today’s training has been posted to ‘stories’ on Swans Instagram account. Good thing to see is that Kennedy has moved from just running to light training.

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                • rojo
                  Opti-pessi-misti
                  • Mar 2009
                  • 1103

                  #53
                  I would love last week's team to stay as is for this week, to see how they might back up. Unfortunately, of course, Ramps is out. You would think Aliir if fit will replace him. Aliir's form has been pretty ordinary his last couple of games but he has experience and has teamed up with Melican in the past in the Neafl.

                  Surely Gould has got to get a game soon but I can't see how. COR and Thurlow have just come back in, Fox has been playing pretty well and Mills, Lloyd and Harry are back-line regulars. Another game or two would be great for the development of Wicks, Foote, Bell and Stephens.

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                  • Mountain Man
                    Regular in the Side
                    • Feb 2008
                    • 908

                    #54
                    Rampe is an absolute star - key defender at 187 cm - and how he will be missed this week/season.

                    In his absence, we have Melican and hopefully he can continue last Thursday form, and at 195 cm he is a 'proper' size for the task.

                    Fox at 186 is not a Rampe, and is doing a good job for his size and experience on a 3rd tall + intercepting. O'Riordan is Rampe size at 187, but his role in defence is quite different to a key defender; as is that of Lloyd (181 cm) and Cunningham.

                    Mills at 189 is one option for the Rampe role (which is different to his current/recent roles in defence), but IMHO I would prefer to see a genuine support for Melican to counter Lobb Taberner and Fyfe (at 190 cm).

                    Aliir has the size at 195, but maybe not the game sense as a key defender; Maibaum is 194 cm, and I recall being impressed by his competitiveness in the past. Gould is listed at 191 so he is bigger than Rampe, but maybe not the replacement answer this week - for Rampe's role.

                    My vote would be Maibaum, who has the best fit for size, role experience and competitiveness.

                    It would also be a good chance to test him this season when future decisions on delisting are difficult as discussed in another thread

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                    • Markwebbos
                      Veterans List
                      • Jul 2016
                      • 7186

                      #55
                      Originally posted by Mountain Man
                      Rampe is an absolute star - key defender at 187 cm - and how he will be missed this week/season.

                      In his absence, we have Melican and hopefully he can continue last Thursday form, and at 195 cm he is a 'proper' size for the task.

                      Fox at 186 is not a Rampe, and is doing a good job for his size and experience on a 3rd tall + intercepting. O'Riordan is Rampe size at 187, but his role in defence is quite different to a key defender; as is that of Lloyd (181 cm) and Cunningham.

                      Mills at 189 is one option for the Rampe role (which is different to his current/recent roles in defence), but IMHO I would prefer to see a genuine support for Melican to counter Lobb Taberner and Fyfe (at 190 cm).

                      Aliir has the size at 195, but maybe not the game sense as a key defender; Maibaum is 194 cm, and I recall being impressed by his competitiveness in the past. Gould is listed at 191 so he is bigger than Rampe, but maybe not the replacement answer this week - for Rampe's role.

                      My vote would be Maibaum, who has the best fit for size, role experience and competitiveness.

                      It would also be a good chance to test him this season when future decisions on delisting are difficult as discussed in another thread
                      Useful analysis

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                      • barracuda
                        Regular in the Side
                        • Jun 2016
                        • 551

                        #56
                        Originally posted by Mountain Man
                        Rampe is an absolute star - key defender at 187 cm - and how he will be missed this week/season.

                        In his absence, we have Melican and hopefully he can continue last Thursday form, and at 195 cm he is a 'proper' size for the task.

                        Fox at 186 is not a Rampe, and is doing a good job for his size and experience on a 3rd tall + intercepting. O'Riordan is Rampe size at 187, but his role in defence is quite different to a key defender; as is that of Lloyd (181 cm) and Cunningham.

                        Mills at 189 is one option for the Rampe role (which is different to his current/recent roles in defence), but IMHO I would prefer to see a genuine support for Melican to counter Lobb Taberner and Fyfe (at 190 cm).

                        Aliir has the size at 195, but maybe not the game sense as a key defender; Maibaum is 194 cm, and I recall being impressed by his competitiveness in the past. Gould is listed at 191 so he is bigger than Rampe, but maybe not the replacement answer this week - for Rampe's role.

                        My vote would be Maibaum, who has the best fit for size, role experience and competitiveness.

                        It would also be a good chance to test him this season when future decisions on delisting are difficult as discussed in another thread
                        I think your analysis makes sense

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                        • Blood Fever
                          Veterans List
                          • Apr 2007
                          • 4044

                          #57
                          Originally posted by Mountain Man
                          Rampe is an absolute star - key defender at 187 cm - and how he will be missed this week/season.

                          In his absence, we have Melican and hopefully he can continue last Thursday form, and at 195 cm he is a 'proper' size for the task.

                          Fox at 186 is not a Rampe, and is doing a good job for his size and experience on a 3rd tall + intercepting. O'Riordan is Rampe size at 187, but his role in defence is quite different to a key defender; as is that of Lloyd (181 cm) and Cunningham.

                          Mills at 189 is one option for the Rampe role (which is different to his current/recent roles in defence), but IMHO I would prefer to see a genuine support for Melican to counter Lobb Taberner and Fyfe (at 190 cm).

                          Aliir has the size at 195, but maybe not the game sense as a key defender; Maibaum is 194 cm, and I recall being impressed by his competitiveness in the past. Gould is listed at 191 so he is bigger than Rampe, but maybe not the replacement answer this week - for Rampe's role.

                          My vote would be Maibaum, who has the best fit for size, role experience and competitiveness.

                          It would also be a good chance to test him this season when future decisions on delisting are difficult as discussed in another thread
                          Good analysis MM. Just wonder if Maibaum hasn't had his card marked already.

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                          • 707
                            Veterans List
                            • Aug 2009
                            • 6204

                            #58
                            Originally posted by barracuda
                            I think your analysis makes sense
                            In which case the MC is likely to do something completely different!

                            Aliir is the obvious choice but in this crazy now dead season maybe they'll debut Maibaum or Gould

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                            • Aaron
                              Regular in the Side
                              • Jan 2009
                              • 805

                              #59
                              If Aliir has recovered 100% from his injury, it will be difficult not to play him. I feel that he may not be 100% yet. A good chance for Maibaum to debut if he has no injury!

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                              • Markwebbos
                                Veterans List
                                • Jul 2016
                                • 7186

                                #60
                                BTW this is what we are missing with Rampe out.

                                All-Australian form: The players from your club who are a chance in 2020

                                “he has won more than 40 per cent of his 47 defensive one-on-one contests – ahead of everyone in the top 10 – and most are against the AFL's top forwards. Rates elite among key defenders for rebound 50s, uncontested possessions and score involvements.”

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