Changes for Round 13 vs Fremantle

[Melbourne_Blood]

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]

_ 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.

[Meg]

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.)

[Mel_C]

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.

[liz]

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.

[MattW]

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.

[Meg]

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.

[rojo]

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.

[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

[Markwebbos]

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

[barracuda]

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

[Blood Fever]

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.

[707]

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

[Aaron]

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!

[Markwebbos]

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.”