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Gould had a pretty good second half. More impressed by O'Connor, though. Brand also had a good game. Although there was a bit of traditional fullback about him: very good at one on one contests, not as good at kicking. McCartin also did some good things, but was probably a bit rusty. Looks a very nice kick, but sometimes didn't choose the right option. Obviously will improve with the run.
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Rowbottom - clearly a level above, looked great around contests, and spent a lot of time on Tom Green, who's a real bull
Sheather - real goer. Very physical for such a young player. Good understudy to Wicks for the next 2 years
McCartin - given the back story and his limited time down back, he looked good. Reads the footy well, uses the body. Might have a future there
O'Connor - wow, really hard to tell he's new to the game. A lot of promise with him
Ling - thought he looked solid in defence and clean with the pill, without being outstanding
Bell - just doesn't have that defining trait that takes him to AFL standard, but looks better than most out there
Taylor/Clarke/Gray - not at all up to AFL standard. Burn it so often, no pride in disposal
Sinclair - don't expect to see him soon
Gould - if you weren't looking for him, he wouldn't stand out to you. Did some good things but not ready to bang the doorComment
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We have to remember many in the VFL squad didn't play too many, if any games last year. So let's watch this team and players have a real season against some good sides and then we will have a true picture of their potential to make the Swans best 25. Only first competitive game for manyComment
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Funny how the Swans' website recap of the game tells a different story:
Colin O'Riordan starred with 31 disposals, while Lewis Taylor (31 disposals and one goal), Ryan Clarke (30 disposals) and James Bell (23 disposals and two goals) starred while Harry Morrison and Hayden McLean also impressed with three goals each.Comment
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It's always hard to judge as comparing reserves to seniors bit like comparing apples with oranges. But what is clear to me and has been for a while is that Melican has poor foot skills and lacks vision. At the same time, not quite big and strong enough to play the lockdown role on a big key forward. I'd be happy to give any of Brand, Gould or O'Connor an opportunity to see what they can do.Comment
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What I found really confusing were the numbers on the back of the Swans VFL players jumpers.
The second Swans goal was kicked by #55, according to this list Sydney Swans VFL Players we don't even have a #55.
According to the kayo replay, the goalkicker was Harry Morrison, who should be in #53.
Many other VFL players seemed to be in the wrong jumper according to the kayo commentary. Including
Cordell was in #58, should be #54
Gulden was in #50, he should be in #63
Thorne was in #59, should have been in #60
It's very confusing and vexing.
At least the AFL players seemed to be in their correct jumpers.Last edited by Ruck'n'Roll; 18 April 2021, 12:46 PM.Comment
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There's a VFL app which contains the match stats if anyone (like me) was wondering.
I notice Brand had 22 disposals and 10 marks. I thought he was pretty solid in his few previous games for us. His height and experience might be helpful down back. We were a bit rudderless last night.Comment
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Good to get a win but if any of these players are getting games we are in trouble. Very average standard of gameComment
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