Round 1: Brisbane v Swans @ the Gabba

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  • MattW
    Veterans List
    • May 2011
    • 4223

    #46
    Originally posted by Mark26
    Wasn't he playing against mature bodies in the WAFL? I think he's ready to play.

    We went for him early because he was the best forward in the draft year. Let him play - let's see what he can do.

    When he came on in the second half against GWS, we looked like a different team going forward. He straightened us up. Gave us a leading target who actually marked a contested ball in our forward half and took it upon himself to kick for goal. We've been crying out for a tall forward who can do that (while Buds is injured).

    If we are serious about trying to win every game, then we should play him in favour of Reid and Sinclair. The only consideration should be managing his body.
    Exactly this.

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    • Ruck'n'Roll
      Ego alta, ergo ictus
      • Nov 2003
      • 3990

      #47
      Originally posted by Faunac8
      However we at least are spared the tankathon practices of the NBA where “ supporters “ bag their teams for winning games ????????????
      Gotta ask, the NBA has a lottery system, presumably to remove the guaranteed reward for tanking. So why do they want their team to tank?
      Last edited by Ruck'n'Roll; 14 March 2021, 11:27 AM.

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      • sharp9
        Senior Player
        • Jan 2003
        • 2508

        #48
        Throwing two Kings into Round 1 didn’t hurt them, as I recall. And, structurally speaking McDonald is AT LEAST as important to us. Has to play for mine
        "I'll acknowledge there are more talented teams in the competition but I won't acknowledge that there is a better team in the competition" Paul Roos March 2005

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        • TheBloods
          Suspended by the MRP
          • Feb 2020
          • 2047

          #49
          Logan mcdonald will have tough days at the office all year round. Its not like the games get any easier after round 1. Throw him in and see how he goes

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          • Blood Relative
            Warming the Bench
            • Oct 2018
            • 155

            #50
            That seems contrary to any Swans ideology we have heard from the club in recent years. I think McLean could provide marking target inside F50 and ruck when Hickey rests. Reid becomes our new L.R.T.

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            • Hereitis
              On the Rookie List
              • Nov 2018
              • 7

              #51
              Originally posted by TheBloods
              Logan mcdonald will have tough days at the office all year round. Its not like the games get any easier after round 1. Throw him in and see how he goes
              He can’t be played until he’s match fit. Judging by the way he was blowing even before the end of his first quarter (the game’s third), he has some work still to do before he’s AFL fit.


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              • The Runner
                Regular in the Side
                • May 2017
                • 718

                #52
                Originally posted by Hereitis
                He can’t be played until he’s match fit. Judging by the way he was blowing even before the end of his first quarter (the game’s third), he has some work still to do before he’s AFL fit.


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                Agreed. They might throw him in the deep end to get the match fitness in games. But if Buddy and Reid were both fit and firing, I'd wait a bit longer after some ressies games.
                I feel for Tilthorpe at Adelaide. He had a really tough first outing in their trial - serious opponents and his team is dreadful. McDonald got to come on halfway through, play on a reserves level defender and have a period of midfield dominance. He was impressive, but very different experience.

                Both small sample sizes, and hope both become elite forwards. It will be fun to track both of them and DGB over the years. Fingers crossed our boy wins out.

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                • aardvark
                  Veterans List
                  • Mar 2010
                  • 5685

                  #53
                  Lions girls home game shifted to Victoria today because of covid. Any chance we end up at the SCG?

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                  • Markwebbos
                    Veterans List
                    • Jul 2016
                    • 7186

                    #54
                    Originally posted by aardvark
                    Lions girls home game shifted to Victoria today because of covid. Any chance we end up at the SCG?
                    That would be great!

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                    • liz
                      Veteran
                      Site Admin
                      • Jan 2003
                      • 16778

                      #55
                      Originally posted by aardvark
                      Lions girls home game shifted to Victoria today because of covid. Any chance we end up at the SCG?
                      Isn't NSW now in an equivalent position?

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                      • Markwebbos
                        Veterans List
                        • Jul 2016
                        • 7186

                        #56
                        Herald-Sun says Lions v Swans go ahead as planned.

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                        • Markwebbos
                          Veterans List
                          • Jul 2016
                          • 7186

                          #57
                          So a lot has happened while RWO has been offline. Very excited all three draftees will debut Saturday.

                          The Hun has an article about selection dilemmas and has this to say:

                          “There is still some intrigue around what the Swans do in the midfield, where Callum Mills is primed to finally move into. Chad Warner — a pre-season standout — Nick Blakey and George Hewett are jockeying to join Josh Kennedy, Luke Parker, James Rowbottom and Ollie Florent in the centre.“

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                          Also implies Stephens and McInerney will miss

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                          • The Runner
                            Regular in the Side
                            • May 2017
                            • 718

                            #58
                            I think that means Warner misses, which would be a shame. But he'll need getting a run very soon no doubt.
                            Otherwise, we may see a surprise with a more established player making way.

                            Teams will also not be out until Friday night for us - AFL changing to naming 24hrs prior to kick off like last year.

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                            • dejavoodoo44
                              Veterans List
                              • Apr 2015
                              • 8662

                              #59
                              Originally posted by Markwebbos
                              So a lot has happened while RWO has been offline. Very excited all three draftees will debut Saturday.

                              The Hun has an article about selection dilemmas and has this to say:

                              “There is still some intrigue around what the Swans do in the midfield, where Callum Mills is primed to finally move into. Chad Warner — a pre-season standout — Nick Blakey and George Hewett are jockeying to join Josh Kennedy, Luke Parker, James Rowbottom and Ollie Florent in the centre.“

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                              Also implies Stephens and McInerney will miss
                              Yes, I quite miss the site when it's gone. And I'm pleased that there's three debutants. With the weather conditions, there's a strong chance that Gulden will have a big game, with his in and under, get to the contest game style.

                              I assume that the weather conditions will have some influence on team selection. We're going to need some wet trackers. The Brisbane forecast currently is, rain today, scattered thunderstorms on Friday and thunderstorms throughout Saturday; including game time. I'm wondering whether there'll be some sort of storm interruption? The last one that I clearly remember, is the 'shake down the thunder' final against West Coast, back in 2004: but I assume there's been others since then?

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                              • Melbourne_Blood
                                Senior Player
                                • May 2010
                                • 3312

                                #60
                                Originally posted by dejavoodoo44
                                Yes, I quite miss the site when it's gone. And I'm pleased that there's three debutants. With the weather conditions, there's a strong chance that Gulden will have a big game, with his in and under, get to the contest game style.

                                I assume that the weather conditions will have some influence on team selection. We're going to need some wet trackers. The Brisbane forecast currently is, rain today, scattered thunderstorms on Friday and thunderstorms throughout Saturday; including game time. I'm wondering whether there'll be some sort of storm interruption? The last one that I clearly remember, is the 'shake down the thunder' final against West Coast, back in 2004: but I assume there's been others since then?
                                I think there was one against GWS a few years ago, either pre season or round 1.


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