Round 9: Swans v Pies.

[Ludwig]

Best game yet from McLean. It bodes well for the post Buddy era where a Mc-Mc forward is looking a reasonable prospect for the future. It could be that Buddy becomes a decoy for McLean.

Also very good games from McInerney and Wicks. I think McInerney could have a future as a defender if we want to play him there.

It was a dreadful 1st half and the game only had a few good moments. We have to find a way playing better when the pressure is high and we have to expect that teams will bring the pressure against us considering how well teams have when they have.

[Markwebbos]

The Chad probably needs to go to the VFL to work on his “craft” only 1 clearance and 7 CP

[stellation]

How cute it Tom Hickey - he’s out there just havin fun.

After he said he goes out there and tries to make friends with his opponent I turned to Stella junior and all I could think to say was "that's adorable" and he smiled and agreed. What a wonderful guy to have the opportunity to cheer for at our club.

[stellation]

That was a seriously good game by McLean. Given Reid is probably out for a while and McDonald will be up and down being so young, there’s a great opportunity for him.

The amount of contests he got to, his marking, his tackling . . . all terrific. And I reckon he’d be a coach’s dream. Loved it.

I'm genuinely surprised at how many contests he gets to. I enjoyed watching him play last year and assumed if he developed as a forward it would be as a stay at home tall, but he looked to be effectively playing as a lead up CHF for large chunks of today.

He really must have put in the hard yards during the pre-season. Agree that coaches must love him, he seems to be learning every game.

[stevoswan]

The Chad probably needs to go to the VFL to work on his “craft” only 1 clearance and 7 CP

Yep.....1 clearance and 1 tackle compared to JB's 4 clearances and 6 tackles.....must be time for a craft lesson.

[Ralph Dawg]

Rowbottom was tough at the contest, Warner great on the burst. I think it's clear that they are the heirs apparent to Kennedy / Parker.

[mcs]

Rowbottom was tough at the contest, Warner great on the burst. I think it's clear that they are the heirs apparent to Kennedy / Parker.

I enjoyed the Warner goal that started with what appeared to really solid work from Rowbottom at the bottom of the park. They are both very likely to be key cogs going forward, irrespective of some minority opinions expressed by some.

[Blood Fever]

Hayward has to have better awareness there.

Not his forte but he contributed well today.

[SCGonasunnyday]

Great to play Collingwood in day time and to win. Have been to too many losses.

The wind was severe - having a kick outside the ground the ball was going everywhere but straight - so I think some allowance needs to be made in terms of game asthetic.

[i'm-uninformed2]

I'm genuinely surprised at how many contests he gets to. I enjoyed watching him play last year and assumed if he developed as a forward it would be as a stay at home tall, but he looked to be effectively playing as a lead up CHF for large chunks of today.

He really must have put in the hard yards during the pre-season. Agree that coaches must love him, he seems to be learning every game.

I’m sure I read somewhere recently it’s the first time he’s actually had a pre-season.

As for the other Mc - McInerney - I know there’s a lot of focus, rightly, on a lot of our young talents but gee he’s got the ability to be as good as any of them. He’s playing consistently good footy, has terrific foot skills and his ability to truly run the length of the ground is special.

Having an old-fashioned winger is something we’ve not had since Hanners at his peak (even if he was a bit more inside).

[longmile]

I’m sure I read somewhere recently it’s the first time he’s actually had a pre-season.

As for the other Mc - McInerney - I know there’s a lot of focus, rightly, on a lot of our young talents but gee he’s got the ability to be as good as any of them. He’s playing consistently good footy, has terrific foot skills and his ability to truly run the length of the ground is special.

Having an old-fashioned winger is something we’ve not had since Hanners at his peak (even if he was a bit more inside).

Love McInerney! Reminds me of a young hanneberry but potentially with better disposal! Great gut runner

[Blood Fever]

Rampe was a bit stiff there, two hands in the back - play on.

Love McInerney! Reminds me of a young hanneberry but potentially with better disposal! Great gut runner

Massive tank and will only get better. Recruiting master stroke.

[Mel_C]

I was thinking how nice it was seeing the players singing the song on the ground. I just read that the covid restrictions meant they couldn't sing the song indoors.

[TheBloods]

Good day. I dont know what Longmire gave to them at ht but it worked. 2nd quarter we lifted our intensity but skills were still letting us down. 3rd quarter we picked them up started hitting targets and using it well going forward. Makes a difference.

Mclean- I did not give this chap much of a hope of staying on the list beyond this yr but thats it now, you can give him his contract. Hungry for every ball that comes his way and a work horse around the ground. Mummy like.
McInerney- Have told you all. Weapon. Runs his arse off and uses the ball exceptionally well. Shame his flawless goal accuracy record was tainted today !
Wicks- I was wrong about this kid. Forget Longmir eneeding to put a rocket up his arse he automatically plays with one up there !
Rampe- A maestro of defence and so good to see him winning 1v1s again. That uncontested mark that he spilt earned a great laughter from the bay around me , because it was so unlike him ! Who else could get away with that!!

Heeney-Barometer for our side. seems to only be as good as the team giving it to him. Having said that his fwd craft his exceptional and cant be faulted.
Parker-Seemed a bit off today ?? Did a few things he didnt need to do and seemed agitated off the ball with the niggling from opponents that doesnt usually phase him.
Chad- Need i say more ? Told you all about this kid preseason.
McCartin - HUGE game. Got a close up look at how he works his opponents. He sticks to them like glue. Gives away the odd free at times but gee whiz we have a star defender here.
Lloyd- Wherea re the people who were hounding him ?? Zipped lips when he ran through the middle of the scg like that. He and Paps were the only ones to do that all day and BOTh resulted in goals !
Rowbottom-did some nice things. tackled well.
Hickey-felt like he broke even with Grundy ?? I dont know what the commentators were saying but they better have been in agreement with that !
Papley- Love seeing those little legs going !!!! Little man syndrome and OUR villain. Suck it Eddie !!

[longmile]

Good day. I dont know what Longmire gave to them at ht but it worked. 2nd quarter we lifted our intensity but skills were still letting us down. 3rd quarter we picked them up started hitting targets and using it well going forward. Makes a difference.

Mclean- I did not give this chap much of a hope of staying on the list beyond this yr but thats it now, you can give him his contract. Hungry for every ball that comes his way and a work horse around the ground. Mummy like.
McInerney- Have told you all. Weapon. Runs his arse off and uses the ball exceptionally well. Shame his flawless goal accuracy record was tainted today !
Wicks- I was wrong about this kid. Forget Longmir eneeding to put a rocket up his arse he automatically plays with one up there !
Rampe- A maestro of defence and so good to see him winning 1v1s again. That uncontested mark that he spilt earned a great laughter from the bay around me , because it was so unlike him ! Who else could get away with that!!

Heeney-Barometer for our side. seems to only be as good as the team giving it to him. Having said that his fwd craft his exceptional and cant be faulted.
Parker-Seemed a bit off today ?? Did a few things he didnt need to do and seemed agitated off the ball with the niggling from opponents that doesnt usually phase him.
Chad- Need i say more ? Told you all about this kid preseason.
McCartin - HUGE game. Got a close up look at how he works his opponents. He sticks to them like glue. Gives away the odd free at times but gee whiz we have a star defender here.
Lloyd- Wherea re the people who were hounding him ?? Zipped lips when he ran through the middle of the scg like that. He and Paps were the only ones to do that all day and BOTh resulted in goals !
Rowbottom-did some nice things. tackled well.
Hickey-felt like he broke even with Grundy ?? I dont know what the commentators were saying but they better have been in agreement with that !
Papley- Love seeing those little legs going !!!! Little man syndrome and OUR villain. Suck it Eddie !!

Agree with your insights but without inciting anything Rowbottom played another top game