Changes Round 6 V Gold Coast Suns

[SwanSand]

This season is a very interesting one.

Are we playing to get in the top8 because we have a win loss ratio trajectory so far that might get us there...............and then see what happens? I mean nothing like a finals game to truly prepare the young folk for future success.

Are we in part, managing our youth to keep them healthy but game fit for Snr AFL roles?

No doubt there are so many layers to managing the trajectory and growth edge of a playing group with Top4 GF possibilities in more likely 2022/23/24

immmmm guessing we are giving as much game time to our future finals talent right now.............and simply managing each person on their development plan.

HENCE

Out: Hickey injured maybe Wicks out also

IN: Sinkers and Rowbottom

McInerney for me doesnt have enough real speed and or change of speed for wing long term and I would consider giving Stephens the opportunity to get back in and be ready come finals. I like JMac but maybe he is player 23 or 24 right now vs the upside of Stephens?

McInerney was the fastest runner on the ground on the weekend. However, I get your point, straight line running vs repeated sprints and having the same run when defending etc is more important than just getting the fastest run.
Stephens on the other hand had the more difficult task of coming in quite late in the game but for 17 minutes of game time had 1 contested possession and 1 tackle. He should have covered Josh Kelly on the last goal (as too others).

[TheBloods]

Spewing

Ins
McLean
Sinclair
Brand
Stephens

Outs
Franklin
Hickey
Melican
Blakey

Talk of dropping Mcinerney is silly

[longmile]

The talls are dropping like flies! Hope Bud is back soon. Hickey's injury may give Naismith a short window to prove himself in a few weeks time.

Ins
McLean
Sinclair
Stephens
Rowbottom

Outs
Franklin
Hickey
McDonald
Campbell

If Campbell and McDonald didn't looked so rooted, I would of happily dropped Blakey. Hasn't offered much this year so far.

[Ralph Dawg]

So Hickey and Franklin out. On top of this, Horse has hinted that McDonald might need a break. I think Campbell could do with one too - did some nice things the other night but just struggling to get involved.
Ins Sinclair McLean Rowbottom Stephens
Outs Hickey Franklin McDonald Campbell

We would go in with one less marking forward, countered by Rowbottom's return allowing Parker and Blakey to play more minutes in the forward line. Stephens of JMac to provide Campbell's run and kicking penetration off HB.

[Captain]

Given Buddy is out, this isn't the time to make mass changes.

In: McLean, Sinclair
Out: Buddy, Hickey

GC game a crucial one for Blakey, Campbell, Logan and Gulden. Rowbottom and Stephens to replace any of these who don't perform.

[waswan]

Hickey Buddy for Sink and Stephens

Rowy for JMac if available

Rd 6, kids dont need a rest, they just playing like kids all of a sudden. We were spoilt the 1st 3 rounds.

They can have a bad game, im sure their week looks alot like massages, nutrition, stretching/recovery and light on the track. To say a kid cant get up a week later is crazy

[Meg]

Turned out to be a bad call

Buddy’s knee clash happened in general play, not in a ruck contest.

[Bexl]

In McLean, Sinclair and Rowbottom

Out Buddy, Hickey and Blakey.

I think at the moment J Mac offers more than Blakey and I want to keep the other young players in the team.
I also think we play much better on the bigger grounds with this style of play but we HAVE TO win more games at the SCG.

[neilfws]

Sounds like Rowbottom a definite in:

“He’ll come back in, he’s a good player,” Longmire said. “We thought he needed another run on the weekend [in the VFL] and he got through that pretty well.
I understand he’s pulled up pretty good from that, so he’s an important player for us and puts some real pressure on the opposition. We’ll bring him back in.”

Franklin, Hickey ruled out as injuries pile up for Swans

[Mark26]

So Hickey and Franklin out. On top of this, Horse has hinted that McDonald might need a break. I think Campbell could do with one too - did some nice things the other night but just struggling to get involved.
Ins Sinclair McLean Rowbottom Stephens
Outs Hickey Franklin McDonald Campbell

We would go in with one less marking forward, countered by Rowbottom's return allowing Parker and Blakey to play more minutes in the forward line. Stephens of JMac to provide Campbell's run and kicking penetration off HB.

I like those changes. Would prefer Amartey to Sinkers, but the coaches know who is the better replacement.

[Bexl]

[QUOTE=neilfws;815181]Sounds like Rowbottom a definite in:

As he should be when he is fit. I don't know what people want to drop/rest McDonald with Franklin out. He played against men last year.

[TheBloods]

Sounds like Rowbottom a definite in:



Franklin, Hickey ruled out as injuries pile up for Swans

He would want to be far better than he was on the weekend.

Reckon Sinkers will surprise a few. Needed a rest and hes had one now. Should be fitter and stronger without the wear and tear on his body of the last few years

[i'm-uninformed2]

[QUOTE=Bexl;815183]

Sounds like Rowbottom a definite in:

As he should be when he is fit. I don't know what people want to drop/rest McDonald with Franklin out. He played against men last year.

I don't think anyone 'wants' to drop/rest McDonald per se.

But he's a 19yo kid still building an AFL body and tank. He was always going to need to be managed a couple of times over the course of the year. It happens, and it's fine.

Better to do that when he's a bit pooped than break him, or kill his confidence.

[Blood Fever]

In McLean, Sinclair and Rowbottom

Out Buddy, Hickey and Blakey.

I think at the moment J Mac offers more than Blakey and I want to keep the other young players in the team.
I also think we play much better on the bigger grounds with this style of play but we HAVE TO win more games at the SCG.

John L said in his press conference that Rowbottom will come in.

[Ludwig]

Reckon Sinkers will surprise a few. Needed a rest and hes had one now. Should be fitter and stronger without the wear and tear on his body of the last few years

Has Sinclair been on vacation without telling anyone?